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1995-09-25 RGMAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER SEPTEMBER 25, 1995 7:30 P.M. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.: !SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG 3. ACCEPT MINUTES Reg. Aug. 28, 195 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Sup/Compt T. Justices Receiver of Taxes Bldg. Insp. Zng. Adm. -Dog-Control Officer 1�?LL 5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS a. Dept. of Arly report re: Permit application of Elizabeth Lauffer- Priving Range, Myers Corners Rd. b. NYS DEC, Fawzy Abdelsadak, Env. Eng. Re: Closure of Castle Point Landfill c. Ed Wisniewski, Corr. to Jos. Ruggiero re: Kent Road Speeding d. Mr. & Mrs. C. Smith, Re Problems w/Cabrini Home, Gary Place e. R. Holt, Rec. Ch. requests for P.0's for (1) Purchase of llhp gas powered Blower (2) purchase of Pea Gravel (3) Financin for Airport Park Fencing (fids for Fencing) -(3ee Sytz+._,,nc _ 651javaiG r f. J. Paggi, Eng. to twn,. reports: (1) Construction compliance Village W1,F/T.W Highway Water connection (2) Aquifer ananysis-Atlas Wellfield (3) Thomas drainage (4) Water supply for Montfort Rd. Recreation Barn g. Requests for attendance at Seminars by (1) D. Close, Ping Federation at the Nevele. (2) Thomasi Logan, Assessors conf. 10/15-10/19 (3) Al Lehigh, Planning Board- Plug Federation h. Notices of intent to renew Liquor Licenses by: (1) Twin Lakes Sportsman Assoc. (2) Da Nino restaraunt i. Corr; from CSS, re: Security Camera Equipment j. Requests for return of Escrows from: (1) Wm. Neave, Landscaping, $2,)00 (2)0'Connor/Doughtie, Driveway, $1,000 (3)Coffey-$20 permit fee ret rn k. Request from Highway for P.O.'s for (1) Stripping (2) Testing for Petroleum Spill at Highway - up to $5,500. 1. Wheeler Hill Road in. Corr; re: Traffic light at Ketcham and Myers Corners Rd. n. Archetypes fee porposal o. NYSDOT to Wm Knight re: work permitYY for Autumn Warbird Airshow p. Approve repairs for D. Keller, _. `Znii -.-'A . Car 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT Zoning Administrators Report 8. RESOLUTIONS a. Adopt Local Law oriflood Damage Prevention b. Vacancy on Board of Assessment Review c. Request from Comptroller for Budget Adjustment Transfers d. Request by J. Jordan to accept Lindsey Court as Town Road 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS 11. ADJOURNMENT 950925.RGM The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on September 25, 1995 at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York. Supervisor Smith called the Meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. Present: 6W Constance Smith, Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman Robert Valdati, Councilman V,, Joseph Incoronato, Councilman June Visconti, Councilwoman Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk Other 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. MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 28, 1995 having previously been forwarded to the Board Members, were placed before them for their consideration. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved that the above stated Minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk be and they are hereby approved. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried At this time the Town Clerk, Elaine Snowden delivered the Supervisor's Tentative Budget for 1996 to the Town Board. Mrs. Smith announced there would be no increase in Residential taxes. However, there would be a 3.7 percent increase in Commercial for the Town and 2.9 percent increase for the Village The reason for the increase is due to the agreement with �k" Pizzagalli, we gave them a ten million, five hundred dollar reduction, as well as several other tax certioraris that we had. A tentative Public Hearing has been set for October 23, 1995 at 7:00 P.M. Page 1 950925.RGM REPORTS OF OFFICERS Reports for the month of August were received from the Supervisor/Comptroller, Town Justices, Receiver of Taxes, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the above stated reports and place them on file. Seconded by Mr.Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS The first item is the Report from the U.S. Corps of Engineers, New York District, on the permit application of Elisabeth Lauffer for the Driving Range on Myers Corners Road. Based on information submitted to them, their review of the project indicates that an individual permit is not required. Of course they must comply with special conditions and applicable regional conditions added by the State of New York. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI commented that this late report was just another example of government being out of tune with the people. Because the report was held up unnecessarily it has cost time and money. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the report from the Army Corps of Engineers and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Next are several reports from Fawzy I. Abdelsadek, Environmental Engineer with the NYSDEC, regarding the closure of the Castle Point Landfill. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to table this item to the October 10, 1995 workshop. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried Page 2 950925.RGM Correspondence from Ed Wisniewski to COUNCILMAN Ruggiero with suggestions on how to control the Speeding on Kent Road. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to table this item for the October 10, 1995 workshop, when residents will be in attendance to address this issue further. 6W Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Smith of 2 Gary Place, requesting the Town provide them with some relief from the abuse their home has suffered as a result of poor supervision of the boys placed in the Cabrini Home next door. They would like to discuss the situation discretely with someone appropriate to determine what controls or options are possible. They feel the Cabrini Home should be accountable. There was some discussion, and COUNCILMAN INCORONATO volunteered to contact Cardinal O'Connor's office and request their help in handling this matter. The following Purchase Orders were submitted for approval by Ralph Holt, Chairman of the Recreation Committee. The first Purchase Order, $939.00 payable to Hutchins's Equipment Corporation for the purchase of an 11 H.P. gas powered blower. The funds to come out of A-7110.2 of the Recreation Budget. COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to table this request pending justification from Mr. Holt. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried The second Purchase Order submitted for approval is for $3,450.00 payable to Route 82 Sand & Gravel for the purchase of pea gravel to be used under all the playground equipment. This is a safety regulation. The funds for this purchase has been allocated in the A-7110.40 budget. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved, to approve the Purchase Order for for $3,450.00 payable to Route 82 Sand & Gravel for the purchase Page 3 950925.RGM of pea gravel to be used under the playground equipment. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried The last Purchase Order is for $6,100.00 payable to A-1 Fencing Company to install fencing at the Airport Park Soccer Fields. Quotes for fencing were requested from several other fence companies. Two weeks has elapsed, and A-1 Fencing was the only one to respond. The fencing must be installed as soon as possible. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the Purchase Order to A-1 Fence Company for $6,100.00 for fencing for Airport Park Soccer field, based on the recommendation of Ralph Holt. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried The last Purchase Order submitted for approval is for $75.00 payable to the Hughsonville Fire District. Due to a high invasion of bees this summer, a measure was taken to rid the bees due to the fact that the Summer Playground children were at the firehouse. The Fire Company had Mid Hudson Environmental spray the area three times. Hughsonville Fire requested the Town Recreation share the cost of spraying and the most recent spraying had cost $75.00. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve a Purchase Order for $75.00 payable to Hughsonville Fire Company as their share for the cost to have the bees sprayed by Mid Hudson Environmental as recommended by Ralph Holt. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried Several Reports from Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town were received. The first report concerned the Construction Compliance letter for the Village of Wappingers Falls/Town of Wappinger Highway Garage Water Connection. The connection has Page 4 950925.RGM been completed and the special hydrant wrench, (there is only ONE), has been turned over to the Hughsonville Fire Company. COUNCILMAN VALDATI had a concern. If other Fire Companies responded to a call at the Highway, they would not have access to the wrench as there is only one wrench. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve the installation of a Lockbox to hold the Special Wrench and assign keys to area Firehouses in case of an emergency and authorize Engineer to the Town draft a letter to the Village of Wappinger for their approval. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried SUPERVISOR SMITH also requested Mr. Foster to submit a report on the amount of salt the Village of Wappingers purchases from the Town, for our records. The next report is regarding the Aquifer Analysis Atlas Wellfield. Mr. Paggi's office sent correspondence to the low bidders requesting cost update for the Atlas Aquifer Analysis. Several quotes were received. It is recommended that the Town authorize the firm of Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc. to provide the Town with the Atlas Wellfield Aquifer Analysis. It is felt that the program laid out by Leggette, Brashears & Graham would better suit the Town's long term Needs. The amount proposed ranges from $26,536.00 -$28,961.00 with approximately $3,000.00 - $6,000.00 that should be reserved for re -development costs. This leaves a total cost of between $29,536.00 - $34,961.00. Mr. Paggi's office would also need do perform survey control work and overall project monitoring and coordination, and would therefore recommend that a line item for the total project be included in the amount of $45,000.00 - $50,000.00. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize the Supervisor sign the Page 5 950925.RGM agreement with Legette, Brashears & Graham to provide the town with the Atlas Wellfield Aquifer Analysis as detailed in their proposal dated May 18, 1995 and set up line item, budget not to exceed $50,000.00 Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried The next report concerns the Thomas drainage. Mr. Paggi field inspected the site with Graham Foster. The drains are from Riverview and Flintrock Drives. When the rains are heavy, the 18 inch pipe gushes water so fast, that the stream bed is washing out. The first 50' where it crosses the Thomas property has eroded over years to a depth of approximately V-4'. Trees in this area have had their roots exposed as the soil has washed away and will eventually come down if something is not done to stop the erosion. Both Mr. Foster and Mr. Paggi agree, something needs to be done. The engineering and construction solution to this problem is rather simple. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to authorize the Highway Superintendent upon the recommendation of Mr. Paggi, to do the necessary work. Seconded by Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried At the last Town Board Meeting, Mr. Paggi was authorized to look at the feasibility of tieing the Town of Wappinger Recreation Barn on Montfort Road into the distribution line on the Central Wappinger Water Improvement. Also authorized, was for Camo Pollution Control take a sample of the existing well on the Town Barn site to determine the water's potability. The coliform test performed by Camo on the well sample tested satisfactory. Mr. Paggi also discussed several alternatives and offered a brief desktop calculations as to cost for a water line. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the Report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Page 6 950925.RGM Motion Unanimously Carried A memo was received from Donald Close, Zoning Administrator requesting permission for himself and any members of the Planning Board who wish to attend the New York Planning Federation Annual Institute, to be held at the Nevele Country L Club, October 16, 17, and 18. This seminar is mandated for Mr. Close. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the request for Donald Close and any members of the Planning Board who wish to attend the New York Planning Federation Annual Institute at the Nevele Country Club, the legitimate expenses of Mr. Close and any other members attending be a Town charge. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Also, a request from Thomas Logan, Assessor, for permission to attend the New York State Assessors Annual Conference, Niagara Falls, NY, from October 15, 1995 to October 19, 1995. The conference is for purposes of obtaining continuing education credits. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve the request for Thomas Logan to attend the New York State Assessors Annual Conference at Niagara Falls and his legitimate expense to be a Town charge. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero Motion Unanimously Carried Notice of intent to renew liquor licenses was received from (1) Twin Lakes Sportsman Association, St. Nicholas Road (2) Da Nino Restaurant, Middlebush Road. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the notices of intent to renew liquor licences from Twin Lakes Sportsman Association, and Da Nino Restaurant and place them on file without comment. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried Page 7 950925.RGM The next item for the Boards consideration is for the purchase of a Security Camera from Custom Security Systems. The cost for the equipment is $1,700.00. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to approve $1,700.00 to purchase a Security Camera from Custom Security Systems. Seconded by Mr. Valdati J, Motion Unanimously Carried A request for the return of escrow funds in the amount of $2,000.00 was received from William Neave Lot #8 Spring Terrace for landscaping. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to approve the refund of escrow funds, as stated, to William Neave Lot #8 Spring Terrace, based on the recommendation of the acting Building Inspector, Mark Liebermann. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried Also a request from Jeremiah O'Connor and Sheila Doughtie of 78 Hackensack Heights Road for return of escrow funds in the amount of $1,000.00 for a driveway apron. COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to approve the refund of escrow funds as stated to Jeremiah O'Connor and Sheila Doughtie, based on the recommendation of Building Inspector, Donald Keller Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried The last request for the return of escrow funds was received from George Coffey of 12 Ronsue Drive, in the amount of $20.00 for a building permit which was denied by Zoning. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the return of the $20.00 for a denied building permit as based on the recommendation of Donald Keller, Building Inspector. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried Page 8 950925.RGM Two Purchase Orders were submitted for approval by Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent. The first Purchase Order is to Atlantic Pavement Marking Inc., in the amount of $9,000.00 for Striping. Three proposals were received, Atlantic Pavement y being the lowest. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the Purchase Order payable to Atlantic Pavement Marking, Inc., up to $9,000.00 for Striping. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried The second Purchase Order is to Enviroscience, Inc., for testing of Petroleum Spill at the Highway Garage in the amount of $5,500.00. COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to approve the Purchase Order payable to Enviroscience, Inc., up to $5,500.00 for the testing of Petroleum Spill at the Highway Garage. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried Councilman Valdati asked Mr. Foster if there would be any further testing of the wells. Mr. Foster responded there would be, but he did not have the schedule at hand. The next Item for the Boards consideration is Wheeler Hill Road. Prior to the Town Board Meeting, residents of Wheeler Hill Road attended an informational meeting for discussion and input. Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town was also in attendance to answer questions and comments. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to authorize Jay Paggi, Engineer to the Town redo configuration of Wheeler Hill Road to lower hill and move poles, based on input of Wheeler Hill Road Residents. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from Paul R. Lussier, Assistant Superintendent of Page 9 950925.RGM Wappingers Central School District addressing the concerns of the traffic signal at Ketcham High School and Myers Corners School. Mr. Lussier informed the Board that the traffic signal had been recycled by their traffic signal maintenance contractor to show a red light in all directions when the left turn arrow is9 reen eastbound. COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried A discussion having been held in a Workshop regarding the need to engage the services of Archetypes, the matter was now placed before the Board for their consideration. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve as per submitted, the proposal of Archetypes, not to exceed $1,000.00 and authorize the Supervisor to sign. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence from the Department of Transportation to William Knight, President of the Autumn Warbird Air Show, in regard to the installation of temporary signs to trailblaze the Airshow to be held on October 6, 7, 8. The Department of Transportation has no objection to the installation of temporary signs. Final authorization shall be granted via issuance of a Highway Work Permit. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried The final item for the Boards consideration is to authorize the repair of the Building Inspector's car by B & B Auto at a cost of $1,357.00 COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO moved to approve $1,357.00 to B & B Auto for Page 10 the repair of the Building Inspector's car. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato 950925.RGM Motion Unanimously Carried COMMITTEE REPORTS L COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO on Tri -Muni. Everything is going full speed ',. ahead and they are building new equalization tanks. A Change Order is forthcoming. It was agreed that all the Municipalities would share in the cost of the Change Order. SUPERVISOR SMITH informed the Board that at the October 10th Workshop, according to our agreement with Tri -Muni, the auditors will give us a complete financial debt. Mr. Paggi will also attend and go over the Change Orders and tell us where we stand. COUNCILMAN VALDATI on Highway. Mr. Valdati addressed Mr. Foster in regards to a catch basin near the home of Mr. Stone on Losee Road that is in a sunken condition. Mr. Foster agreed to look at the basin and report back with his findings. Also Signs. This issue was discussed at several earlier meetings, Mr. Foster was supposed to contact the County in regard to erecting signs for several County roads. Mr Foster informed Mr. Valdati that he contacted the County and several of the signs have been put up. COUNCILMAN INCORONATO had no Reports at this time. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI had no Reports at this time. SUPERVISOR SMITH informed that Board that when she gave them a Schedule of Workshops for the Budget, she neglected to furnish the time. It will be 6:30 PM. BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT Don Close, Zoning Administrator, submitted his report for the month of August on the schedule of Bonds and Letters of Credit on the various subdivisions, the amounts, expirations dates and Page 11 950925.RGM call up dates. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept the report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried RESOLUTIONS A Public Hearing having been held on August 11, 1995 on a proposed Local Law amending Local Law #10 of 1987, a Local Law enacting new regulations on Flood Damage Prevention, the matter for its adoption was now place before the Board for their consideration. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to adopt Local Law # of 1995 a Local Law amending Local Law #10 of 1987, a Local Law enacting new regulation on Flood Damage Prevention. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried Next is a vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review of the Town of Wappinger which has occurred by reason of the expiration of the term of Donald Close, that is due to expire September 30, i&>�1F COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to table the appointment at this time. Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried Permission for the following Budget transfers were requested by Ann Buckley, Comptroller. The purchase of a new Fax machine (Authorized purchase by Town Board on June 26, 1995). Increase 1620.20A Expenditure - Building/Equipment $ 695. Decrease 1910.40A Expenditure - Sp. Items Liability Ins. 695. Unanticipated repair of Roof over Courtroom area due to leak (Authorized repair by Town Board on August 28, 1995). Increase 1620.45A Expenditure - Miscellaneous $5,000. Page 12 L F-� F: 950925.RGM Decrease 1910.40A Expenditure - Special Items Liab. Ins. 5,000. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the above Budget transfers as requested by Anne Buckley, Comptroller. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried s The last request is from Joseph Jordan for the acceptance of Lindsey Court as a Town Road. MR. ROBERTS, Attorney to the Town acknowledged the papers were picked up today. There were additional easements that were required, called Snow Storage Easements and Mr. Jordan delivered it, two words were missing, other than that, it is acceptable. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to accept Lindsey Court as a Town Road, based on the recommendation of Attorney to the Town Al Roberts. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried UNFINISHED BUSINESS Recently Graham Foster Highway g way Superintendent contacted eight local plumbing firms for proposals on plumbing renovations at the Town Highway Department. Six firms submitted Sealed proposals which Mr. Foster opened on September 25, 1995. Each firm was asked to include elongated toilets with open front seats. There was some questions concerning where to use "K" copper, but Mr. Paggi felt this would not significantly affect the quotes. The apparent low bidder was Penzetta Plumbing & Heating, Inc., for $6,198.00. It is the recommendation of Mr. Foster that the low bidder, Penzetta Plumbing & Heating be awarded the contract. COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to award the Bid for the plumbing renovations to the Highway Department, upon the recommendation of Mr. Foster, and concurrence of Mr. Paggi, to Penzetta Plumbing & Heating, Inc., for $6,198.00, they being the lowest Page 13 I 1 Bid. Seconded by Mr. Ruggiero 950925.RGM Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Paggi made a request that Mr. Foster also be authorized an additional $100-150 to modify the piping if needed. COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to amend the above motion to include, up to an additional $200.00 to modify the piping if needed. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried A Purchase Order submitted for approval from Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent for $1,400.00 payable to Dutchess Diesel, sole source, for the purchase of two Cylinders for the Wing Plows. Mr. Foster informed the Board that the cost to repair the old ones would cost $1,200.00 apiece. If we ordered new ones now, there would be no freight charges. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI moved to approve the Purchase Order for $1,400.00 to purchase two Cylinders for the Wing Plows as requested by Mr. Foster. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried COUNCILMAN INCORONATO had several items for discussion. The first, regarding the Chelsea Water Tap. The Town Board had authorized the Supervisor to write to the City of New York Water Department. He has heard nothing. Supervisor Smith informed Mr. Incoronato that she had already sent one letter to the City of NY Water Department and received no response, and had just sent out another. She would see to it that he received copies of the correspondence. Second, Mr. Incoronato would like the final cost for the Emergency Services Building. Supervisor Smith would furnish that information for him. The third item was the proposal for a commercial tax exemption on 485.B that was submitted earlier in the year. It was on a Page 14 R In 9 EWA f 950925.RGM May Workshop and brought up at a June Workshop, and there has been nothing further. Mrs. Smith explained she did forget, the Workshops have been very full, but she would do her best to get it on the November Workshop. At this time, Supervisor Smith passed out invitations for the United Soccer Opening Ceremonies to be held on Saturday September 30, 1995 at 9:00 A.M. COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI, discussed the Houghtaling/Beverly issue and reported that she had been to the area the previous Saturday and Mr. Houghtaling had not moved the rocks back but had erected 4 foot reflector poles on the pavement. Mr. Foster stated that he had been there today, and Mr. Houghtaling had moved the rocks back 3 feet as he was requested to do and set up several reflector poles. Mrs Visconti said this is not what we had agreed upon. Supervisor Smith informed the Board that this issue would be discussed further at a Workshop. NEW BUSINESS imm A Town resident approached COUNCILMAN RUGGIERO requesting the Town to memorialize a resolution to the State encouraging the State Assembly to pass a Bill they are considering that would protect children. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN RUGGERIO who moved its adoption. WHEREAS, the problems of sexual abuse of minors are well documented, and WHEREAS, school age children are especially vulnerable, and err' WHEREAS, the prevention of child abuse should be a primary goal of Federal, State, and local and other authorities working with or around children, and WHEREAS, the State is presently considering S2595 which would require the fingerprinting of all licensed child care Page 15 950925.RGM providers in order to check for past records of sexual abuse, and WHEREAS, the New York State Assembly is considering A6691 requiring fingerprinting of all individuals working with or around for the purpose of checking backgrounds for sexual abuse, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Wappinger Town Board does hereby urge the passage of the above State Legislation and in addition urges the State Legislature to pass legislation requiring that all Board of Education and superintendents of schools request from the State Criminal Records Division and from the NCIC a criminal history check on all individuals seeking employment including teachers, administrators, and all other staff who may come into contact with minors during the day. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried SUPERVISOR SMITH will also send a copy of the foregoing Resolution to Mr. Miller and Mr. Saland. COUNCILMAN VALDATI moved to share Town Board Agenda's with the Village of Wappinger, so they will know beforehand the proceedings of that coming evening and also share Minutes of Town Board Meetings. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried The Chair recognized Mr. Vince Bettina, Chelsea Road who questioned the feasibility of Chelsea being incorporated in the Aquifer Studies. Supervisor Smith explained they are looking into other avenues for Chelsea. We are still waiting to hear from New York City. They may or may riot let us tap i n , or, it may be much to expensive. She went on to explain that Supervisor Pagones had recently purchased a system which has adequate water to serve Chelsea. Once there is information of some value she will report back. Page 16 950925.RGM There was no other business to come before the Board. COUNCILMAN INCORONATO moved to adjourn the Town Board meeting, seconded by Mrs. Visconti and Unanimously Carried. The Meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk Page 17