2010-0092010-9
Resolution Directing the Use of Town of Wappinger Appointed Professionals and
Consultants
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on January 4,
2010.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Christopher J. Colsey
William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Ismay Czarniecki
Joseph P. Paoloni
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger utilizes various professionals and consultants to
provide services necessary to the functions of local government; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined it in the best interests of the Town of
Wappinger to maintain strict fiduciary controls to minimize the impact of expenses upon its
residents; and
WHEREAS, the Town appointed professionals and consultants, and the projects for
which they are assigned, can significantly contribute to expenses within the control of the Town
Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board has determined that
the authority to utilize Town appointed professionals and consultants shall be limited to the
Town Supervisor, Town Board, Town Highway Superintendent and Town Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is authorized and directed to
implement an internal policy for which no assignments to the Town appointed professionals and
consultants, outside the specific authorities of the Town Highway Superintendent and Town
Clerk, shall be made without the express consent of the Town Supervisor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger Planning Board and
Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals shall be exempted from this policy for all matters
in which an adequate escrow has been established.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR
Voting:
AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
1/4/2010
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
HN C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK