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1996-01-02 ReorgAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER RE -ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 2, 1996 I. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG III. APPOINTMENTS BY SUPERVISOR, for Deputy Supervisor Confidential Secretary TOWN CLERK, for Deputy Town Clerks HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, for Deputy Highway Superintendent IV. RESOLUTIONS 1. Appointment of Personnel to various Town Offices & Positions 2. Establishing Salaries o certain Classified Civil Service Positi 3. Authorizing issuance & Payment for Paydays for 1996 4. Appointment of Receiver of Taxes & Assessments 5. Appointment of Comptroller 6. Appointment of Registrar of Vital Statistics 7. Establishing Salary for Confidential Secretary 8. Establishing Salary for Part -Time Accounts Clerk to T/Clerk 9. Establishing Salaries for Civil Service Personnel in Compt. Off-,. 10. Establishing Salaries for Zng. Adm. Bldg. Insp, & Fire Insp. 11. Appointing Clerk to Zoninj Administrator 12. Establishing Salaries for Bldg. Dept. Data Entry Operators 13. Establishing Salaries for Civil service Personnel in Assessors 1 14. Appointing Chief Court clerk 15. appointing Deputy court Clerk 16. Appointing Cashier/Clerk to Justice Court 17. Establishing Pay Scale & Designating Court Officers 18. Establishing Salary for Highway Dept. Typist 19. Appointing Clerk to Receiver of Taxes 20. Appointing Recreation Committee Consultant 21. Appointing Secretary to Recreation Committee 22. Appointing Senior Citizen Director 23. Appointing Recreation Maintenance Mechanic 24. Establishing weekly pay Scale for certain Recreation Employees 25. Establishing Salaries for Recreation Maintenance Grounds keeper 26. Establishing Pay Scale for Highway Dept. Employees 27. Establishing Pay Scale for Part Time Town Personnel 28. Appointing dog Control Officer 29. Establishing Pay Scale for Part Time Clerks, Laborers, and Maintenance men 30. Employing Legal Services 31. Employing Legal services for Tax Reviews 32. Employing Engineering Services 33. Appointing Buildings & Grounds Custodian 34. Designating Insurance Agent 35. Appointing CPA's to Audit Zown Account@ for 1995 36. Designating Time and Place for holding Town Board Meetings 37. Designating Time for holding Regular town Board workshop Meetin 38. Designating Official Newspaper 39. Appointment of a Marriage Officer 40. Appointing Coordinator for the Vandalism Patrol 41. Establishing Pay Scale for Part Time Vandalism Patrol Personnel 42. Establishing Remuneration for Meter Readers 43. Establishing Petty Cash for Receiver of Taxes 44. Establishing Petty Cash for Town Clerk 45. Establishing Petty Cash for Town Justice Court 46. Establishing Petty Cash for Recreation Committee 47. Authorizing Check Signing Device for Supervisor 48. Establishing amount of Undertakings to be furnished by Officers and Officials 49. Designating Depositories for Town Monies 50. Authorizing submission of Supervisors Annual Financial Report to State Comptroller n: CE fi s Ll 1 11 Page 2 T/W Reorganizational Meeting - 1/2/96 IV. RESOLUTIONS-Cont'd 51. Authorizing & Empowereing Supervisor to Deposit and/or Invest Surplus Funds in temporary Deposits and/or Investments 52. Purchasing Procedures 53. Authorizing Supervisor to sign Contract for the Wappinger Ambulance district V. APPOINTMENTS: ;�,.,• Planning B oard member - Term of George Grimshaw expires 1/4/96 VI. DESIGNATIONS; Chairmen for: Planning Board - Zoning Board of Appeals - Recreation Committee - Conservation Advisory(,ouncil VII. Grant permission to attend the Association of Towns - Feb. 18-21 VIII. Appoint Representative and Alternate to attend the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns IX. Establish the Schedule for Legal Holidays X. Establish reimbursement for Mileage XI. Recommend appointment of Civil Defense Director for the Town of Wappinger to County Office of Disaster Preparedness XII. Appoint Board of Ethics XIII. Appoint Town Board Standing Committees XIV. Adjournment REORGMTG.96 The Reorganization of the Town Board was held on January 4, 1996 at the Town Hall 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York. Supervisor Smith opened the Meeting at 7:00 P.M. Present: Constance Smith, Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman Robert Valdati, Councilman Vincent Bettina Councilman (arrived at 7:15 P.M.) June Visconti Councilwoman Others Present Albert Roberts, Attorney to the Town Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent The Supervisor asked all to join in the Pledge of allegiance to the Flag at the commencement of the Meeting. The SUPERVISOR confirmed the appointment of June Visconti as Deputy Supervisor and Deborah Viggiano as Confidential Secretary. The TOWN CLERK confirmed the appointment of Sandra Kosakowski as First Deputy and Florence Hannon as Second Deputy. The HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT confirmed the appointment of Glenn Thomas Heady as Deputy Highway Superintendent. RESOLUTIONS TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, APPOINTING PERSONNEL TO VARIOUS TOWN OFFICES AND POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The following Resolution was offer by JUNE VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are appointed to the following offices and positions of employment with the Town of Wappinger to serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Town Board for the year 1996: NAME OFFICE Bernard Reimer Recreational Director Page 1 REORGMTG.96 Brenda Von Berg Town Historian Glen T. Heady Deputy Superintendent/Highways Linda Nguyen Sec. to Planning Board Linda Nguyen Sec. to Zoning Board of Appeals BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries otherwise fixed for the above designated offices and positions shall be paid to the holders of such offices and positions, with the exception that no compensation shall be paid to the holder of the office of Deputy Town Superintendent of Highways, and, the Town Historian is to be paid on an annual basis, every Friday throughout the year with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE: Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 PIN TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Valdati who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION, that the annual salaries for the following named Town Officers and Employees by and the same hereby are fixed and established at the following rates: Supervisor, Constance Smith $35,433.00 Deputy Supervisor, June Visconti 500.00 Superintendent of Highways, Graham Foster 40,157.00 Town Justice, Gloria Morse 18,485.00 Town Justice, Carl Wolfson 18,485.00 1 Councilman, Joseph Ruggiero 7,098.00 1 Councilman, Robert Valdati 7,098.00 1 Councilwoman, June Visconti 7,098.00 Page 2 F�� E REORGMTG.96 1 Councilman, Vincent Bettina 7,098.00 Town Clerk, Elaine H. Snowden 38,488.00 Deputy Town Clerk, Sandra Kosakowski (first) 15,305.00 Deputy Town Clerk, Florence Hannon (second) 14,061.00 Assessor, Thomas Logan 47,244.00 Recreational Director, Bernard Reimer 7,909.00 Secretary to Planning Board, Linda Nguyen 7,571.00 Secretary to Zoning Board, Linda Nguyen 7,571.00 `I AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the persons holding the aforesaid positions shall be paid with 52 pay periods throughout the year 1996, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996 Seconded by: Mrs. Visconti ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 3. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT FOR PAYDAYS OF 1996 The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the salaries of all persons holding either full time or part time positions as otherwise fixed for these designated positions shall be paid to the holders of such offices and positions payable every Friday throughout the year, 1996 with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Comptroller of the Town of Wappinger be authorized to issue and pay the holders of these designated positions on such designated paydays of the year 1996. Seconded by: Mrs. Visconti ROLL CALL VOTE: Supervisor Smith Page 3 VOTE Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 4. REORGMTG.96 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING THE RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER r _.. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Patricia Maupin be and she hereby is appointed to the office of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in the Town of Wappinger, to serve in such capacity for a term ending on the 31 day of December, 1996, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be paid an annual salary of $26,291.00 payable every Friday throughout the year 1996, with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be and she hereby is authorized to employ such clerical employees as may be necessary for the performance of her duties and to compensate such clerical employees up to the prevailing maximum hourly rate. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Adopted January 4, 1996 Aye Page 4 0 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING THE COMPTROLLER IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER REORGMTG.96 The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Ann Buckley be and she hereby is appointed to the Office of Comptroller in the Town of Wappinger, to serve in such capacity for a term ending on the 31st day of December 1996, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be paid an annual salary of $38,976.00 payable every Friday throughout the year 1996, with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Elaine Snowden be and she is hereby ,%W appointed to serve as Registrar of Vital Statistics to the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, for a term of four years commencing January 1st 1996 and ending December 31st 2000, pursuant to Section 4123, Public Health Law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Registrar of Vital Page 5 REORGMTG.96 Statistics to the Town of Wappinger shall receive no salary or compensation, however, she shall be entitled to receive for the performance of the duties of this respective office the fees fixed by applicable statute. Seconded by: Mr. Valdati ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 7. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR THE CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR SMITH who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the salary for Deborah Viggiano, Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed at an annual rate of $18,257.00 to be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mrs. Visconti ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 NN TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, SETTING THE SALARY FOR THE PART-TIME ACCOUNTS CLERK TO THE TOWN CLERK Page 6 The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Mary Scriver, Part-time Accounts Clerk to the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $7,737.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mrs. Visconti ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1995 0 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the following classified Civil Service positions in the Town be and the same is hereby fixed and established at the following annual rates: Angie Paustian Account Clerk to Comptroller $13,520.00 Joyce Benedetto Bookkeeper 21,210.00 Debra Brown Data Entry Operator I 23,704.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the persons holding such positions shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996 with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero Page 7 REORGMTG.96 ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 10. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the following classified Civil Service positions in the Town be and the same hereby fixed and established at the following rates: Donald Close Zoning Administrator $33,280.00 Donald Keller Building Inspector 29,203.00 Mark Liebermann Fire Inspector 32,051.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the persons holding such positions shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996 with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mrs. Visconti ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 11 . TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, APPOINTING A CLERK TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER Page 8 I r REORGMTG.96 The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Jean Francese be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Clerk to the Zoning Administrator of the Town of M Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Clerk to the Zoning Administrator of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $17,131.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996 Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 12. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES FOR THE CLERKS TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the following Data Entry I Clerks to the Building Inspector of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby are fixed and established at the following annual rates: Rhonda Goldsmith Data Entry Operator I $13,520.00 Frances Y Chyou Data Entry Operator I 13 520.00 Y p BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries fixed for the above designated positions are to be paid every Friday Page 9 REORGMTG.96 throughout the year 1996, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye ,, Adopted January 4, 1996 13. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the following classified Civil Service position in the Town be the same hereby fixed and established at the following annual rate: Linda Liucci Assessor's Aide $16,486.00 Dawn Idema Assessor's Aide 16,120.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary of the person holding such position shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Valdati ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 Page 10 14. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING THE CHIEF COURT CLERK FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER REORGMTG.96 ---------------------------------------------------------------- The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Cheryl Hait be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Chief Court Clerk for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Chief Court Clerk of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $26,575.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1996, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mrs. Visconti ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero LW Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 15. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A CLERK TO THE JUSTICES, AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF SAID CLERK The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Linda Walters be and she hereby is appointed to serve in the position of Deputy Court Clerk to the Justices for the Town of Wappinger Justice Court, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Clerk to the Justices in the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby Page 11 REORGMTG.96 is fixed and established at the annual rate of $22,173.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1996, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 16. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, APPOINTING THE CASHIER/CLERK TO THE JUSTICE COURT IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Yvonne Lawrence be and she hereby is appointed to serve as the Cashier/Clerk to the Justice Court for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Cashier/Clerk of the Justice Court in the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $17,077.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996 Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 17. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING COURT OFFICERS Page 12 REORGMTG.96 FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGERS JUSTICE COURT The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that all individuals hereinafter designated by the Town Board as Court Officers as such title is defined by the Uniform Justice Court Act have all those powers accorded to Court Officers by Law during such time they are actually serving in such capacity, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Justices of the Town shall designate and schedule the days and evenings such individuals shall serve as Court Officers, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Court Officers shall be compensated at the hourly rate of $8.86 for time actually served, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Armed Court Officers shall be compensated at the hourly rate of $12.39 for time actually served at sessions of Court where their services are required and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Justices shall submit to the Town Comptroller on a weekly basis the names and hours served, and that the Town Comptroller be empowered to issue remuneration consistent with the foregoing, from funds appropriated for Justice Court, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals be designated as Court Officers for the Year 1996. Arthur Eichler Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: Supervisor Smith Councilman Ruggiero Councilman Valdati Councilman Bettina Councilwoman Visconti Adopted January 4, 1996 Robert Monaco Page 13 VOTE Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye 18. REORGMTG.96 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the following classified Civil Service position in the Town be the same hereby is fixed and established at the following annual rate: Dorothy Schwartz Typist $16,300.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary of the person holding the position of Typist for the Highway Superintendent shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Valdati ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 19. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A CLERK TO THE RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Georgianna Jenerosa by and she hereby is appointed to serve as Clerk to the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in the Town of Wappinger, and Page 14 F� 09 REORGMTG.96 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary of the Clerk to the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $15,564.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 20. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A CONSULTANT TO THE RECREATION COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Ralph Holt, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, be and he hereby is appointed to serve as the Consultant to the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Consultant to the Recreation Committee of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed an established at the annual rate of $7,788.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 Page 15 21 . REORGMTG.96 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, APPOINTING A SECRETARY TO THE RECREATION COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved it adoption: RESOLVED, that Margaret Roe be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Secretary to the Recreation Committee of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Secretary to the Recreation Committee of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $19,411.00 to be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 22. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, APPOINTING THE SENIOR CITIZEN DIRECTOR FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Kathleen Delisa be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Senior Citizen Center Director for the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Senior Citizen Center Director of the Town of Wappinger be and Page 16 T F11 Lo 1 0 REORGMTG.96 the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $16,851.00 to be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 23. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A MAINTENANCE MECHANIC FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREATION COMMITTEE The following Resolution was introduced by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved it adoption: RESOLVED, that John Vorndran be and he hereby is appointed to serve as Maintenance Mechanic for the Recreation Committee of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for the Maintenance Mechanic for the Recreation Committee be and the same hereby is fixed and established at an annual rate of $23,099.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996 Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: Supervisor Smith Councilman Ruggiero Councilman Valdati Councilman Bettina Councilwoman Visconti Adopted January 4, 1996 Page 17 VOTE Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye 24. A010e_I• telPsl-1 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE WEEKLY PAY SCALE FOR CERTAIN RECREATION EMPLOYEES The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the weekly salaries for certain personnel retained to give weekly exercise classes to the Senior Citizens and to perform certain duties as groundskeeper for Robinson Lane Recreation area be and the same hereby is established as follows: Susan Borchardt Exercise Lessons $ 15.00 per session Lucy Doroni Groundskeeper 102.21 per week April thru Oct. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such personnel engaged on a weekly basis shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996 with the first pay day to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 R&IF TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES FOR RECREATION MAINTENANCE GROUNDS KEEPERS V The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the following Town of Wappinger Recreation Maintenance Grounds Keepers be and the Page 18 REORGMTG.96 same hereby is fixed and established at the following annual rate: Stephen Tompkins Grounds Keeper $18,200.00 Robert Weber Grounds Keeper 15,600.00 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the persons holding such positions shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996 with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 26. OWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Pay Scale for the employees hired by the Town of Wappinger Highway Department will be in accordance with the C.S.E.A. contract, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all of such highway Department employees engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with 52 pay periods during such year consistent with the pay schedule in accordance with a signed C.S.E.A. Contract, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996 Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero L ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Page 19 Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 27. REORGMTG.96 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING THE SALARIES FOR PART TIME PERSONNEL IN VARIOUS POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the following part time positions in the Town be and the same are hereby fixed and established at the following annual rates: Robert Ruit Building maintenance $ 6.00 per hr. Gretchen Leak Recycling assistant 40.00 Weekly BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the persons holding such positions shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 Pim TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A DOG & ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER --------------------------------------------------------------- The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Ann Marie Buck be and she hereby is appointed Page 20 REORGMTG.96 to serve as Dog and Animal Control Officer of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the portion of the salary established for Dog Control shall be in accordance with Article 7, Section III, Paragraph 1a, of the Agriculture and Markets Law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Dog and Animal Control Officer of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $15,000.00 paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 29. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING PAY SCALE FOR PART-TIME CLERICAL, LABORERS & MAINTENANCE MEN OTHER THAN HIGHWAY PERSONNEL The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its Adoption: RESOLVED, that the pay scale for all presently employed Part-time clerical employees engaged to perform services for the Town Board and/or its Officers, Officials & Agencies, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at a minimum hourly rate of $4.25 to a maximum hourly rate of $9.36 per hour, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the part-time hourly rate for any subsequent Part-time Clerical Employee engaged b YY any Official or Agency Department Head shall be established at the minimum hourly rate, or if otherwise fixed and established, Page 21 REORGMTG.96 shall be subject to the approval of the Town Board, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Emergency Highway Employees be paid at the rate of $7.00 per hour, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the pay scale for all presently employed part-time Laborers and Maintenance men, other than Highway Personnel, engaged to perform services for the Town Board and/or its Officers, Officials and Agencies, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at a minimum hourly rate of $4.25 to a maximum hourly rate of $9.66 per hour, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such extra Part-time Clerical Employees and Laborers and Maintenance men, other than Highway personnel, engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with the first payday to be on Friday, January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 30. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK EMPLOYING LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Albert Roberts be and he hereby is employed and retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town r Board, its officers and agencies, such legal advice and services as may be required and he shall receive compensation therefore in accordance with a proposal to this Board. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero Page 22 REORGMTG.96 ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 31. err TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK EMPLOYING LEGAL SERVICES FOR TAX REVIEWS FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Emanuel Saris be and he hereby is employed and retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, its officers and agencies, such legal advice and services as may be required for representing and defending the Town of Wappinger for all Article 78 Tax Certioraris as may be filed against the Town in the year 1996, and he shall receive compensation therefore in accordance with a proposal to this Board. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 KPAF TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK EMPLOYING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER ---------------------------------------------------------------- The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: Page 23 REORGMTG.96 RESOLVED, that Joseph E. Paggi, Jr. be and he hereby is employed and retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, its officers and agencies, such engineering advice and services as may be required and he shall receive compensation thereforein accordance with a proposal submitted to this Board. Seconded by: Mr. Bettina ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Wr Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 33. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A BUILDING AND GROUNDS CUSTODIAN FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Joel Petrus be and he hereby is appointed to serve as the Custodian for the maintenance of the Building and Grounds at the Town Hall of the Town of Wappinger, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for the Custodian of Buildings and Grounds be and the same hereby is fixed and established at an annual rate of $21,913.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with 52 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Bettina ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 Page 24 34. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING INSURANCE AGENT FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER REORGMTG.96 1 The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Marshall & Sterling, a General Insurance Agent doing business in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York be and it hereby is designated as the Insurance Agent for this Town. Seconded by: Mr. Bettina ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 35. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TO AUDIT THE ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS OF THE SUPERVISOR, TOWN CLERK AND TOWN JUSTICES FOR THE YEAR 1996 The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption. RESOLVED, that James Sedore and Mark O'Sullivan, Certified Public Accounts, be and they hereby are retained to audit the accounts and reports of the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, and Town Justices for the year 1996, and f BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said Accountants are hereby further retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Supervisor, Comptroller and Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, such additional accounting assistance as may be requested from time Page 25 l l<U:%_LTW. • . to time, in accordance with a proposal submitted to this Town Board, not to exceed the sum of $19,500.00 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said Accountants receive said compensation for the all inclusive productive services which they shall render to the Town in this connection. Seconded by: Mr. Bettina ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to amend the above Resolution to read, not to exceed $19,500 and authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HOLDING OF THE TOWN BOARD MEETINGS The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger shall be held at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, in the evening of the 4th Monday of each month, or at such other place or places within the Town of Wappinger as the Town Board shall from time to time designate. Seconded by: Mr. Bettina ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Page 26 F-' REORGMTG.96 Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 37. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HOLDING OF THE TOWN BOARD REGULAR WORK -SHOP MEETINGS The Following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption. RESOLVED, that the Regular Work -Shop meetings of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger shall be held at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, in the evening of the 2nd Monday of each month, or as the Town Board shall from time to time otherwise designate. Seconded by Mr. Valdati ROLL CALL VOTE �•• VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 38. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption. RESOLVED, that the Southern Dutchess News a newspaper regularly published in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York and having a general circulation in this Town, and being a newspaper entered as second class mail matter, be and Page 27 REORGMTG.96 the same hereby is designated as the official paper of this Town, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Poughkeepsie Journal, published in the County of Dutchess and having general circulation therein, be and designated as an additional news paper for the publication of Town Notices, subject to the limitations of Section 64, Subdivision 11 of the Town Law of the State of New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and directed to give notice of such designation to the publishers of such news papers. Seconded by: Mr. Bettina ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 39. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK RELATIVE TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A MARRIAGE OFFICER OF THE TOWN The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Elaine H. Snowden be, and she is appointed as a Marriage Officer for the Town of Wappinger, pursuant to Article 3 Section 11c of the Domestic Relations Law, to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Elaine H. Snowden shall not receive a salary for said position, however, she may accept gratuities up to $75.00 per ceremony at which she officiates. Seconded by: Mr. Bettina Page 28 REORGMTG.96 ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 40. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING THE COORDINATOR FOR VANDALISM PATROL The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Thurmon (Carl) Amburgy be and he hereby is appointed to serve as the Coordinator for the Town of Wappinger Vandalism Patrol in the Town of Wappinger, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Coordinator of the Town of Wappinger Vandalism Patrol be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $4,429.00, to be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 41. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE FOR FOR PART TIME VANDALISM PATROL PERSONNEL --------------------------------------------------------------- The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: Page 29 REORGMTG.96 RESOLVED, that the pay scale for Part-time Town of Wappinger Vandalism Patrol Personnel engaged to perform certain services for the protection of Town Parks, various other Town properties and performance of other such duties as may be assigned by the Town Board of the Town, be and the same hereby is fixed and established as per contract with the Dutchess County Sheriff. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all of such Part-time Town of Wappinger Vandalism Patrol Personnel engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every Friday throughout the year 1996, with the first payday to be January 5, 1996. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 42. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING REMUNERATION FOR METER READERS The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption. RESOLVED, that the remuneration for Michael Petrus, Barry Kaufman and Walter Laeczinski, Town of Wappinger Meter Readers, be established at the rate of $.90 per meter, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remuneration shall be consistent with the hours served, and that the Comptroller is empowered to issue remuneration upon approval be the Supervisor Seconded by: Mr. Bettina ROLL CALL VOTE VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Page 30 REORGMTG.96 Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 43. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ■.,; ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE RECEIVER OF TAXES The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that a petty cash account not to exceed the sum of $200.00 and the same hereby is established for the Receiver of Taxes, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that payments from said petty cash account be made and the Supervisor of this Town be reimbursed for advances made to such account in accordance with the provision of Section 64, Subdivision of Law of the Town Law of the State of New York. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 44. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE TOWN CLERK The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger has numerous request for the expenditures of small amount of cash for postage supplies and miscellaneous items, for various Page 31 1001261 u • . departments of the Town of Wappinger NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to establish a petty cash fund in the sum of $200.00 for the use of said Town Clerk. Seconded by: Mrs. Visconti ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 45. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND FOR JUSTICE COURT The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Justice Court has had an increase in its work load and has the need of having to make change on a daily basis, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Justice Court is hereby authorized and directed to establish a petty cash fund in th sum of $200.00 for the use of said Justice Court. Seconded by: Mr. Bettina ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 46. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE RECREATION COMMITTEE --------------------------------------------------------------- Page 32 REORGMTG.96 The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moves its adoption: WHEREAS, the Recreation Committee has numerous requests for expenditures of small amounts of cash for supplies and miscellaneous items, and for reimbursement of small expenditures to various areas of the recreation program and maintenance work for the Town of Wappinger, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Recreation Department is hereby authorized to establish a petty cash fund in the sum of $100.00 for the use of said Recreation Committee. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 47. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING USE OF A MECHANICAL CHECK -SIGNING DEVICE FOR THE SIGNING OF CHECKS WITH A FACSIMILE SIGNATURE OF THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the voucher -order checks of the Town of Wappinger may be signed with a facsimile signature of the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger as reproduced by a mechanical check -signing device or machine provided that the �4w safeguards specified by the manufacturer and inherent in the operations of such device are properly observed, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with all banking institutions which are depositories of the monies and funds of the Town of Wappinger, Page 33 REORGMTG.96 for the purpose of indicating authority for the use of such facsimile signature, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and is hereby authorized and empowered to take all steps which may be necessary and proper to acquire a mechanical check -signing device for use in conformity with this resolution. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 48. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF UNDERTAKINGS TO BE FURNISHED BY THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER --------------------------------------------------------------- The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that all of the official bonds and undertakings by the officers, clerks or employees of the Town of Wappinger may be in the form of a blanket undertaking from any duly authorized corporate surety and said undertaking shall indemnify the Town of Wappinger against the loss of the type more particularly set forth in Article 2 Section 11 of the Public Officers Law. Seconded by: Mr. Ruggiero ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 Page 34 REORGMTG.96 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER MONIES --------------------------------------------------------------- The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN BETTINA L who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Marine Midland National Bank of Southeastern New York, the Chase Manhattan Bank, the Fleet Bank, the Fishkill National Bank, and the Bank of New York, each being a banking institution maintaining banking rooms and offices in Dutchess County, New York, be and they each hereby are severally designated as depositories of the monies of this Town, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is directed to give notice of such designation to each of said banking institutions. Seconded by: Mrs. Visconti ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE rr. Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 50. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE SUPERVISOR'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE STATE COMPTROLLER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law requires that the Supervisor of each town prepare and file with the Town Clerk within 30 days after the expiration of each fiscal year, an annual Financial Report accounting for all Page 35 REORGMTG.96 monies received and disbursed by him/her together with the certificates or certificate of the bank or trust Company where Town monies are deposited, showing the amount of such monies on deposit with said bank or trust company, and cause a certified copy of such report to be published in the official newspaper, and WHEREAS, in lieu of preparing the report required by Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of Town Law, the Town Board may determine by Resolution, that the Supervisor shall submit to the Town Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law and the Town Clerk shall cause a summary of such report to be published within 10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved by the State Comptroller in the official newspaper, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in lieu of preparing the report required by Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of Town Law, the Supervisor shall submit to the Town Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law and the Town Clerk shall cause a summary of such report to be published within 10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved by the State Comptroller in the official newspaper. Seconded by: Mr. Valdati ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 Page 36 F� 9 51. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK RELATIVE TO TEMPORARY DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS OF TOWN FUNDS IZMOURI aE_ • ., --------------------------------------------------------------- The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of this Town Board of the Town of Wappinger that there are now or may be in the future, funds and monies, except proceeds of loans and monies the investment of which is otherwise provided by law, belonging to the Town which are or which may be in excess of the amount required for immediate expenditure to pay current expenses and obligations, and WHEREAS, it is or it may be to the advantage of the Town to deposit and/or invest all or part of such funds in special time deposit accounts, or in certificates of deposit issued by, banks or trust companies located and authorized to do business in this State, short term obligations of the United States of America and/or the State of New York, and WHEREAS, it appears that the Temporary Deposit and/or investment of such excess and surplus funds may be beneficial and profitable to the town of Wappinger, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the duly elected, qualified and acting Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and she hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to deposit and/or invest such surplus and excess funds of this Town in the aforesaid manner pursuant to Section 11 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that such Temporary Deposits and /or investments shall be secured, registered or held, as the case may be in the Page 37 REORGMTG.96 manner prescribed by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and Temporary Deposits IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and she/he hereby is authorized and empowered to invest and participate in a Flexi-Cash program sponsored by Merrill, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. and administered by the Bank of New York, in the manner prescribed by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid Supervisor of this Town be and she/he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to take all steps necessary from time to time to carry out and implement this Resolution. Seconded by: Mr. Valdati ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 �-VAF RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO PURCHASING PROCEDURES The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law, a Budget is prepared each year by the Supervisor detailing expenditures and revenues for the ensuing year, and WHEREAS, the Town Board shall review said tentative budget and reject or modify any budgetary item as they deem appropriate, and WHEREAS, that after due process of Public Hearing and Page 38 REORGMTG.96 provision for additional amendments, the annual Budget shall be adopted NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that, within the confines of section 117 of the Town Law, where provision has been made in the annual budget for specific, large expenditures, further approval by the Town Board to consider the purchase of those expenditures need not be sought, provided that no other part of the Town's Procurement Policy is circumvented. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board permission to seek bids on various large purchases may not be required if any item is available through either State or County Bids. Seconded by: Mr. Valdati ROLL CALL VOTE VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Aye Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Adopted January 4, 1996 Next is to consider the contract with Sloper-Willen Ambulance to serve the Town of Wappinger Ambulance District. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve the Contract and authorize the Supervisor to sign said contract with Sloper-Willen Ambulance. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried APPOINTMENTS The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who moved it adoption: RESOLVED, that George Grimshaw be and he hereby is appointed to fill the vacancy of Town Planning Board of the Town of Wappinger which has occurred by reason of expiration of his term of office, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that said George Grimshaw is hereby appointed to the said Town Planning Board for a term which shall Page 39 REORGMTG.96 expire on the 7th day of January, 2003. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried DESIGNATIONS COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to reappoint William Parsons as Chairman of the Town of Wappinger Planning Board for 1996. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to reappoint Howard Prager as Chairman of the Town Of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals for 1996. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to reappoint Ralph Holt as Chairman of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Committee for 1996. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to reappoint Louis DiCocco as Chairman of the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Council for 1996. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to grant permission for the Town Board Members to attend the Association of Towns February 18th to February 21, 1996 with an allowance of no more than $55 per day per person. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried 1W COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to designate MR. RUGGIERO as the Representative and MRS. SMITH as the Alternate to Association of Towns Annual Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Page 40 REORGMTG.96 Motion Unanimously Carried The next item for the Boards consideration is to establish the schedule for Legal paid Holidays for 1996, including the Floating Holiday. The consensus of opinion expressed by the employees and department heads was to designate July 5, 1996 as the Floating Holiday replacing Lincoln's Birthday. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the following Holiday schedule for 1996: New Years Day January 1st Monday Martin Luther King Day January 15th Monday Washington's Birthday February 19th Monday Good Friday April 5th Friday Memorial Day May 27th Monday Independence Day July 4th Thursday Floating Holiday *** July 5th Friday Labor Day September 2nd Monday Columbus Day October 14th Monday Election Day November 5th Tuesday Veterans Day November 11th Monday Thanksgiving Day November 28th Thursday Day After Thanksgiving November 29th Friday Christmas Day December 25th Wednesday New Years Day (1997) January 1st Wednesday Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to establish reimbursement for mileage at $.29 per mile. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved Constance O. Smith be recommended to Dutchess County Civil Defense Director for the Town of Wappinger. Page 41 Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero REORGMTG.96 Motion Unanimously Carried The Board Members were requested to present a person of their choice as their appointment to the Board of Ethics. Councilman Ruggiero offered the name of: Sandra Goldberg Councilman Valdati offered the name of: Robert Lewis Councilman Bettina will offer a name for the Board of Ethics at the next meeting. Councilwoman Visconti offered the name of: Frank Malfronte Supervisor Smith offered the name of : Barbara McCormack Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried SUPERVISOR SMITH submitted the following appointments to the Town Board Standing Committee: Negotiations for Tri-Muni......................Visconti/Ruggiero Budget & Finance...............................June Visconti Building & Housing.............................Elaine Snowden Drainage.......................................Robert Valdati Elections......................................Elaine Snowden Highway........................................Robert Valdati Library........................................Joseph Ruggiero Ordinances.....................................Town Board Recreation.....................................Vincent Bettina Sanitation/Recycle.............................Constance Smith Insurance......................................June Visconti Tri -Muni Representatives.......................Smith/Visconti TOWN BOARD LIAISON Dutchess County Airport ........................Joseph Ruggiero Dutchess County Dial -a -Ride ....................Constance Smith All five Board Members belong to each Standing Committee. The Committees and their respective Chairman are as listed above. It is the responsibility of the Committee to make a report to Page 42 M REORGMTG.96 the Town Board at each meeting. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO questioned Mrs. Smith regarding the appointment of Mrs. Visconti as a representative to the Tri -Muni Commission. He felt that he had represented his Ward (3) the past two years, and his Ward was actively involved, why was he not notified of the change. Supervisor Smith said his Ward is close to completion and because the next phase will involve Ward (4), Mrs. Visconti's Ward she felt Mrs. Visconti should be appointed as a representative. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the appointments as presented by Supervisor Smith. Seconded by Mr. Bettina ROLL CALL VOTE VOTE Supervisor Smith Aye Councilman Ruggiero Nay Councilman Valdati Aye Councilman Bettina Aye Councilwoman Visconti Aye Motion Carried COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to adjourn the Reorganization Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Bettina Motion Unanimously Carried The Meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M. Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk Page 43