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1997-09-22 RGMAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 7:30 P.M. 1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG 3. Accept Minutes1 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Sup/Compt Town Justices Receiver of Taxes Bldg. Insp Zng. Adm. Dog Control Officer Highway Supt. 5. PETITIONS & CnMMr1NTr.ATT0Nc a. Jeanne Vazquez & Nancy Savidge re: development of a Town Swimming Facility b. Judith Webb, Pleasant lane, re: periodic Snow removal problems C. Zvi Segal re: Easements toward Sherwood Hghts Road extension d. Requests for permission by Bldg. Insp. & Zng. Bd. Members to attend Cellular Communications Workshop; and, Bldg. Insp and Al Lehigh to attend conference in Saratoga Springs �.e. J. Paggi, ENg to Twn., Report: (8/27/97) re: Martin Simonds Hook-up request f. M. Tremper, CAMO, Update Reports: (1) Rockingham STP Flows (8/21) (2) Fleetwood Water (8/3 - 9/3) g. M. Rudikoff - MDRA, Submission of Stage 1B Cultural Resources Survey as part of SEQRA T/W Phase 3A Sewer h. CHIPS Correspondence from: Senator Saland, Assemblyman Miller, and L. Knapek, Asst Comm. -Office of NYS Budget & Finance i. Walter Leczinski, re: deterioration of Cider Mill Loop Road j. Linda Tasadfoy, New Assessor, requests permission to attend NYS Assessors Conference 10/5-10/8 at Concord k. Correspondence from Jim Hammond, Co. Leg. re:several County Legislative Resolutions pertinent to Town of Wappinger 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7. BONDS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT Zoning Adm. Report 8. RESOLUTIONS C/i�lS5!?SSYVGA.jA n R4'5J6�n5 0440117--eS PleAra- �OVok,,� \s �' Y L'aPk Ovid axuaY �rs � << �anrJi m ��a �k n„a"Y Qto'ur�,s 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Michael Gimigliano, Environmental Consulting Assocs., re: Invoice payment for Stage 1B Cultural Resources Study-T/W Sewer Ij for M. Rudikoff b. Arlene Cole, re: easement trench -Rockingham Farms 10. NEW BUSINESS 11. ADJOURNMENT 092297.RGM The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on September 22, 1997 at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York. Supervisor Smith called the Meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Constance Smith, Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman Robert Valdati, Councilman Vincent Bettina Councilman (arrived 7:35) June Visconti, Councilwoman Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk Others Present: Albert Roberts, Attorney to the Town Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent The Supervisor requested all to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 25, 1997 and Bi -Monthly Meeting of September 8, 1997 having previously been forwarded to the Board Members, were now placed before them for their consideration. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved that the above stated Minutes as presented by the Town Clerk, be and they are hereby approved. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried At the August 25th 1997 meeting, approval was given by the Town Board, based on recommendations of Engineer to the Town, Jay Paggi, and Lawrence Paggi, Engineer for the applicant of Maiolo Subdivision, to allow an open drainage ditch to remain in its existing state and only pipe the easement to the rear lots. At this time COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO wished to have the correspondence from, Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town and Larry Paggi, applicants engineer to be incorporated into the August 25, 1997 Minutes, verbatim. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the August 25th minutes and with the inclusion of Mr. Ruggiero's request to attach both correspondences, as submitted by Jay Paggi and Lawrence Paggi. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried REPORTS OF OFFICERS Reports for the month of August were received from the Building Inspector, Zoning Administrator, Supervisor /Comptroller, and Justice Court. (Highway Superintendents Report of July 15th was noted in the August 25th Minutes) COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the reports and place them on file. 1 Seconded by Mrs. Visconti 092297.RGM Motion Unanimously Carried PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Correspondence from Joanne Vazquez and Nancy Savidge requesting the Town of Wappinger consider the development of a swimming facility for Town residents. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to direct Ralph Holt, Chairman of Recreation resurrect all previous studies pertaining to a swimming facility for the Town, to present at a workshop. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Judith Webb of 23 Pleasant Lane in regard to the problems due to the snow removal that have occurred throughout the years. During the past few years, snow has been pushed down Pleasant Lane and dumped directly in front of her mailbox, and on several occasions have had 4 to 5 feet of snow plowed in front the mailbox. Mrs. Webb waited until the end of the storm for the snow to be removed, but the snow would sit there until they called. They were told if they moved the mailbox the problem would be solved. They moved the mailbox, and the plow dug up the front yard killed one tree, and damaged two others. Ground plants have also been uprooted. She called Highway, and they said they were conducting Spring clean up, but they would take care of the damage. Highway has been called on several occasions to correct the problem. Winter will soon be here, and nothing has been done. Any assistance will be appreciated. MR. FOSTER explained to the Board, that Pleasant Lane is an old cul de sac, from many years ago, its very small, approximately 50' wide, with two driveways going off it, with a sidewalk in front of the Webb property. There is just no place to push the snow. To the best of his knowledge there not putting the snow any place different for the past 30 years. The trees in question, he believes were brought down by the heavy ice storm in April. He does not know what to do. There are no options. When asked if the Snowblower that Highway had in its possession could be used to redirect the snow, Mr. Foster explained, that there was no place to put it. Also, it would not be practical. It would take two hours to hook up the Snowblower, a loader would have to be disabled, and then, there would be no place to direct it. Highway does the best they can not to pile snow in front of the driveway. He spoke to Mrs. Webb on several occasions. Mr. Foster presented a copy of the property layout to each of the Board Members. He did seed and rake the sod. Other than that, there is not much more he can do. 2 9 �I 092297.RGM COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file, and authorize Mr. Foster to contact resident to discuss, and dispatch written account to Board. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried Zvi Segal, President of Z & M Development Corp. with a request for the Board to accept the easements in connection with the Dedication of Extension of Sherwood Heights Road. Recommendations were received from the Highway Superintendent, and Engineer to the Town, Jay Paggi to accept. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the Performance Bond and Letter of Credit as security for the extension of Sherwood Heights Road, the easements to be recorded, and authorize the Supervisor to sign. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried At this time Renata Poggi was recognized by the Board, and wished to know the time frame when a building permit may be obtained to build a house on Sherwood Heights Road. She has a client that has contracted a home to be built. Mr. Roberts, Attorney to the Town replied, some time this week. Some minor items must be corrected and recorded at the County Clerks office. A request was received from Don Close, Zoning Administrator for permission 6w for Howard Prager, Al Lehigh and Jerry diPierno, Zoning Board Members, and Chris Simonetty, Hugh Musto, George Grimshaw, Mike Franzese, Phil DiNonno, Planning Board Members, Building Inspector, Charles Ricotta, and himself, to attend the Dutchess County Planning Federation Cellular Communication Workshop, to be held on September 23, 1997 at the Farm & Home Center in Millbrook. Mr. Close is also requesting permission to attend the 1997 NYPF Annual Conference on Monday, October 27, 1997, in Saratoga Springs. Also, Zoning Board Member, Al Lehigh requests permission to attend the conference from October 26th through October 29th (three nights). COUNCILMAN Bettina moved to approve the request for all of the above Planning Board Members, Zoning Board Members, Building Inspector, Zoning Administrator, Councilman Ruggiero and Attorney to the Town, Al Roberts to attend the Cellular Workshop, and to approve the request for Mr. Close and Mr. Lehigh to attend the 1997 NYPF on the days requested, and their legitimate expenses charged to the Town. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried 3 ` 092297.RGM A report from Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town regarding the request from Martin R. Simonds to hookup into Town Sewer and Water lines located at the intersection of Brown Road and All Angels Hill Road. After researching the request, Mr. Paggi informed the Board that the work would need to be designed by the Applicant's Professional, and approved by his office, and final construction would need to be inspected by CAMO Pollution. With his report, Mr. Paggi enclosed maps which gave greater detail to the request. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the report and place it on file, and send a copy of same to Mr. Simonds. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried Two update reports from Michael Tremper, CAMO Pollution Control, Inc. The first report concerns the severe flow spikes occurring at the Rockingham Farms Sewer Plant that services Flavormatic. CAMO has concluded that these flow spikes are the result of an electronic malfunction within the flow meter. His personnel on staff during the night hours, have not witnessed any changes in flow during the flow meter spiking. CAMO is currently working with the manufacturer to resolve these electronic interference problems and will, most likely, have the problem resolved in a short time. To clarify, there have been no changes in the influent flows which have caused these flow spikes. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the report from Mr. Tremper on the Rockingham Sewage Treatment plant flows report, and place it on file. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried The second report concerns the monitoring of the Fleetwood Water supply. CAMO has been monitoring the Fleetwood Water supply since the early part of the summer of 1997. The hot dry summer caused concerns for water usage throughout the Town, especially Fleetwood Water District. Mr. Tremper reported that 312,000 gallons of water were trucked to Fleetwood to supplement the well fields at a cost of $7,540. The amount budgeted for 1997 was $10,000. CAMO will continue to monitor and keep the Town informed. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the status report on Fleetwood Water and place it on file. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried Matthew D. Rudikoff Associates, Inc. has enclosed for review, two (2) copies of the Stage 1B Resources Survey completed buy Archeologist Michael Gimigliano, PhD of Environmental Consulting Associates which was 4 092297.RGM prepared as part of the SEQR review of the Town of Wappinger Phase 3A Sewer Improvement. Since the Town has a separate contract with Mr. Gimigliano, an invoice from Cultural Sources Survey will be sent directly to the Town of Wappinger. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the survey report and place it on file pending the decision on Phase 3A. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried Next is CHIPS correspondence from Senator Stephen Saland, Assemblyman, Joel Miller, and Lawrence M. Knapek, Assistant Commissioner Office of Budget and Finance for New York State. The Town was informed that the Approved State Budget includes a $265.7 million Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) for SFY 97-98, and under the Capital reimbursement portion of CHIPS, the Town of Wappinger will receive a SFY 97-98 Capital apportionment of $76,834.87. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Walter Leczinski of 17 Cider Mill Loop requesting someone look into the deteriorating driveway leading into the Water Tower off Cider Mill Loop. He recently cleaned up all the deteriorated blacktop on this driveway, and spoke to CAMO Pollution Control, who stated it was the Town's responsibility. Over the years Mr. Leczinski has repaired the driveway where it meets the road, but feels whomever is responsible to repair it correctly. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to refer Mr. Leczinski's request to Mr. Foster, Highway Superintendent. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried A request from our new Assessor, Linda Tasadfoy for permission to attend the New York State Assessors Conference from October 5th to October 8th at the Concord Hotel in Kiamesha Lake. This is a required seminar to maintain her advanced certification with the State of New York. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the request of Linda Tasadfoy, to attend the Annual New York State Assessors Conference from October 5th to October 8th, 1997 at the Concord Hotel in Kiamesha Lake, and her legitimate expenses to be a Town charge. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried 5 092297.RGM Correspondence from Jim Hammond, County Legislature regarding two resolutions being considered by the County Legislature at the September meeting, which may be of interest to the Town. The first resolution is in support of the Veterans Hospital at Castle Point and the Veterans Administration Medical Center at Albany to remain open with complete Services for Area Veterans. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize the Town Clerk send a letter stating the Town of Wappinger is in full support of the Veterans facilities remain open with complete services for Area Veterans. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried The second resolution being considered pertains to the reconstruction of an Aircraft Hangar Roof at the Dutchess County Airport. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the resolution and place on file with no comment. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried COMMITTEE REPORTS COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO on the Codification. At last months meeting Mr. Ruggiero was appointed to be the contact person. He spoke with the editor in Albany who will be handling Codification. What they asked for was the draft of the pre -approved Zoning Ordinances that was performed by Clark Associates last year. COUNCILMAN VALDATI on Highway. Reported that everything seems to be going fine at the Highway. The Roads seem to be in fairly good shape and we are gearing up for a good winter. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI commended Mr. Foster on the great job that was done on Diddell Road. The residents are very pleased. Hopefully we will be able to do the same thing next year with Maloney Road. Mr. Foster said the remainder of the work will be done in the off season. While we are still discussing HIGHWAY, Mr. Foster advised the Board that something would have to be done with the Dean Property. He has stripped much of the vegetation and would like to get it functional before the winter season sets in. He would like the Board to come up and take a look at the property, so we may set up a proposed plan. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI had no reports at this time. COUNCILMAN BETTINA had no reports at this time. SUPERVISOR SMITH announced that "Goodwill Industries" will be opening on Thursday, September 25th at 9:45 A.M., and everyone is invited to attend. D 092297.RGM At this time the Board Recognized Hank DiMarco who gave a short presentation on the Wappinger Greenway Trail and requested the Board act on a resolution supporting a grant application under the Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act for the Hudson River Valley Greenway Project. The Bond Act provides assistance towards the cost of any project, not to exceed 50% of the approved project's costs. A sample resolution to authorize an application for funds was read by the Town Clerk, and given to Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town to examine. The Board made recommendations for Al Roberts, Attorney to the Town to prepare a resolution for the support of the Greenway Trail, however the facts were not clear enough to act on the proposal this evening. SUPERVISOR SMITH moved to table the request to a Special Meeting on September 29th at 4:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize Attorney to the Town Al Roberts prepare a resolution if in fact the Town Board decides to acts in support of the application for funds. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried BONDS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT Mr. Close, Zoning Administrator, submitted his report for the month of August on the schedule of Bonds and Letters of Credit on the a various subdivisions, the amounts, expiration dates, and call up dates. There was some discussion on Nicole Farms. The Letter of Credit and Maintenance Bond were about to expire on 10/1/97 and had not been renewed. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Supervisor Smith to call up the Performance Bond and Maintenance Bond if the Letter of Credit was not renewed. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried For the Boards information, Mr. Foster informed the Town Board that a meeting was held with the County on the realignment of All Angels Hill and Kent Roads. As you know, it's a very dangerous County/Town intersection. The County is going to propose a modified change to the intersection, but not the one that was adopted by the Planning Board. Mr. Nichols was supposed to get back to Mr. Paggi sometime today, so we would have some information for the meeting tonight, but Mr. Paggi has not heard from him. Mr. Paggi told the Board that he was contacted to attend a meeting with the County 7 092297.RGM last Thursday. They informed Mr. Paggi that they wished to make some changes in the Plan that was approved by the Planning Board, and he told them that he did not have the authority to approve the changes. There was a Plan that was approved, and bonded, and that bond is going to run out, but he would support the changes. RESOLUTIONS Next for the Boards consideration is to direct the Assessor, Linda Tasadfoy to prepare the Benefit Assessment Rolls for all the Water and Sewer Improvement Areas and Districts. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ARDMORE WATER IMPROVEMENT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the ARDMORE WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e . Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CENTRAL WAPPINGER WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the CENTRAL WAPPINGER WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA in accordance with the following standards: 092297.RGM 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CRANBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the CRANBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried 51 c- ,\ 092297.RGM The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR FLEETWOOD WATER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the FLEETWOOD WATER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: J11 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR MYERS CORNERS II WATER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the MYERS CORNERS II WATER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. 10 092297.RGM e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR NORTH WAPPINGER WATER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the NORTH WAPPINGER WATER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR OAKWOOD KNOLLS WATER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the OAKWOOD KNOLLS WATER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 11 092297.RGM 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR TALL TREES WATER IMPROVEMENT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the TALL TREES WATER IMPROVEMENT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. 12 '� 1, ; 092297.RGM RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WAPPINGER CRANBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the WAPPINGER CRANBERRY WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WAPPINGER PARK WATER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the WAPPINGER PARK WATER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a 13 `off 092297.RGM benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR FLEETWOOD SEWER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the FLEETWOOD SEWER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the e benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR MID -POINT SEWER IMPROVEMENT AREA The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the MID -POINT SEWER IMPROVEMENT AREA in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. 14 092297.RGM C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ROCKINGHAM FARMS SEWER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the ROCKINGHAM FARMS SEWER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: Q a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who %No moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WAPPINGER SEWER IMPROVEMENT ARE #1 The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the WAPPINGER SEWER IMPROVEMENT AREA #1 in accordance with the following standards: 15 092297.RGM 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WILDWOOD SEWER DISTRICT The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the WILDWOOD SEWER DISTRICT in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Multi -family residential units - .75 units per residential dwelling unit. e. Industrial, commercial, institutional and exempt properties shall be assessed by computation whereby the assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the valuation of all property within the benefited area and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area. f. All condominiums shall be assessed at one benefit unit. Motion Unanimously Carried 092297.RGM The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WAPPINGER SEWER TRANSMISSION TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT AREA #1 The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the WAPPINGER SEWER TRANSMISSION TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT ARE #1 in accordance with the following standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. Additional vacant residential acreage in excess of two acres - .2 benefit unit per additional acre or part thereof. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Two or three family residential unit on parcel of less than two acres - 1 benefit unit plus .8 benefit unit for each additional dwelling unit. e. Four or more multiple family units - .8 benefit unit per dwelling unit. f. Industrial, commercial, and institutional properties will pay a pro rata share of the total cost of the project based on the ratio that industrial, institutional and commercial assessed valuation within the benefit area. Industrial, institutional and commercial benefit units will them be ascribed pro rata benefit units based on the total number of benefit units ascribed to industrial, institutional and commercial benefit properties. Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption, and seconded by Mr. Bettina. RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WAPPINGER SEWER TRANSMISSION TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT AREA #2 The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to prepare an assessment roll for the WAPPINGER SEWER TRANSMISSION TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT ARE #2 in accordance with the following .+ standards: 1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed. 2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows: a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres. 17 auk; 092297.RGM b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit unit. Additional vacant residential acreage in excess of two acres - .2 benefit unit per additional acre or part thereof. C. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8 benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre in excess of two acres. d. Two or three family residential unit on parcel of less than two acres - 1 benefit unit plus .8 benefit unit for each additional dwelling unit. e. Four or more multiple family units - .8 benefit unit per dwelling unit. f. Industrial, commercial, and institutional properties will pay a pro rata share of the total cost of the project based on the ratio that industrial, institutional and commercial assessed valuation within the benefit area. Industrial, institutional and commercial benefit units will them be ascribed pro rata benefit units based on the total number of benefit units ascribed to industrial, institutional and commercial benefit properties. Motion Unanimously Carried UNFINISHED BUSINESS Correspondence from Michael Gimigliano, of Environmental Consulting Associates that he has recently been informed by Rudikoff Associates that his report from Spring of 1997 on the Stage IB Cultural Resources Study, for the Town of Wappinger Sewer Improvement, had just been forwarded to the Town of Wappinger. No invoice had been sent to the Town on his behalf. Accordingly, Mr. Gimigliano has enclosed his invoice on the agreed price of $4,000. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize payment of $4,000 payable to Environmental Consulting Associates, for the Stage IB Cultural Resources Survey for the Town of Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried Additional Correspondence from Arlene Cole of 4 Scott Drive satisfying her thirty day obligation to notify the Town that there are rats living in the easement trench that runs through Rockingham Farms where it borders her property. She is notifying the Town if Town workers do anything to disturb the nesting areas of these rats to migrate onto her property, she will hold the Town responsible for this occurrence and will expect the Town to pay for any damages to her property, including any expenses that the may occur in the course of eradicating the rats from her property. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried At the Meeting of September 8th, Chelsea Fires District requested the Town to consider changing the names of two roads in Chelsea. At that time Mr. 092297.RGM Foster Highway Superintendent reminded the Board that the roads in question were County Roads, and the Town has never accepted them. Mr. Foster and Mr. Bettina were asked to look into this. After speaking to Mr. Stella, of DC Highway, he told Mr. Foster that County Route numbers are established by the County and they will remain the same. The local names comes under the jurisdiction of the Town. COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to authorize Supervisor Smith send letters to Chelsea Fire Company and all the residents, to set up a workshop to discuss. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried NEW BUSINESS Correspondence from Jim and Barbara Whalen, of 4 Carroll Drive, requesting Town assistance, due to unsafe conditions created by the eroding soil on the easement adjacent to their home. They believe this occurred when the Town widened the creek several years ago. They spoke to Mr. Foster, Highway Superintendent who in turn contacted Mr. Paggi, Engineer to the Town. They both feel it is a problem that needs to be remedied. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to authorize Engineer to the Town Jay Paggi, survey property first, to see where the easements are, and present a permanent recommendations to the Board. If an emergency condition exits, authorize Highway to do temporary work. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Last year, the Hughsonville Fire District asked the Highway to sand their parking lot and facilities, as needed. The other fire districts, as needed if they requested it. Mr. Foster was asked to sand again this year. COUNCILMAN BETTINA moved to authorize Mr. Foster send letters to all the fire districts informing them that if they need sanding, the Highway Department will again sand their parking lot and facilities, as needed. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried At this time, 8:45 P.M. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel problem. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried The Meeting reconvened at 9:00 P.M. with all Board Members Present. There was no action to be taken at the Executive Session. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to close the Town Board Meeting, Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero, and Unanimously Carried. Mt 0ti 092297.RGM The Meeting closed at 9:00 P. M. 20 Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk