1993-09-29 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SEPTEMBER 29, 1993
WEDNESDAY
7:00 P.M.
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ACCEPT MINUTES
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
Special Sept. 13, 1993
Reg. Aug. 23, 1993
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Town Clerk deliver Supervisor's Tentative Budget
to Town Board Town Justices Supervisor/ Compt. Rec. of.Taxes
Bldg. Insp. Zng. Adm. Dog control Officer
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Philip Pessia, Corr. re: relief from interest imposed for late
payment of J1/ Fltwd Water Bill
b. Mark Day, P.E., w/Barger,Day,&Oswald, re: the Hindu-Samaj Church
requesting permission to extend water main (CWW) & tie into
Sanitary Sewer Trunkline (RFSD)
c. Notices of intent to renew liquor licenses from: Peter D'Antoni,
Liquor Exchange: Punphor Zornlai, The Thai House: G. Kubista for
Jai Grocery: & Neil McCourt, K of C, Rte 82
d. Ralph Holt, Ch. Rec. comm. re: (1) request approval to charge fee
for large group usage of Rec. Facilities (2) Ice Skating Facility
(3) request for P.O. for School Custodial charges
e. Requests for return of Escrow Funds from: (1) Cim-Tech Corp., Site
Plan Application Bal. $3,789.47: (2) Rocco Bettin, Bal. $100.62:
(3)Mackowiak (O'Donnell) Lot #16, Spring Terr. $1,000: (4)C..O'Donn
Lot #20, Spring terr. $2,500: (5) O'Donnell Lot #11, spring Terr.
$1,500: (6) O'Donnell Lot #12 Spring Terr. $2,000.
f. J. Paggi, Eng to Twn, Peports: (1) Smithtown Rd. (2) Scott Drive,
Drainage easement
g. G. Foster, H. Supt. (1) requests permission to bid for several
pieces of Equipment (2) Report on 1993 CHIPS
h. T. Logan, Assessor, requests.to attend annual Assessors Conference
Oct. 4-6 (at no charge to Town)
i. Correspondence to Michael Merriman re: Tri Muni
j. T. Classey, Bldg. Insp. re: Partial refund of Building Permit Fee
k. Florance Graff, Ch. CAC, re: 2 members of Commission
m. Set Public Hearings for Water & Sewer Dists. & Imp. Area Benefit
Assessments
n. Change Date of Workshop to Oct. 12, and set Special Meeting (6:45pm
o. Corr. from Greer toyota re: Tri Muni Phase IIIA
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. BONDS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT
H. Levenson Report
8. RESOLUTIONS
a. A. Buckley, Compt. Budget amendment request forA. Fund & Highway
fund Transfers _
b. Letter of Credit - Michael Suozzo, for Maintanence Bond - re:
request for Town of accept final portion'of,Mocassin Drive as T/roa
c. Certify base proportions calculated by D. Co. Dept. of Real propert
for State division of Equalization and Assessments
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. NEW BUSINESS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
as held on September 29, 1993 at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush
Road, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Constance 0. Smith called the Meeting to order at
7:00 P.M.
Present:
Constance Smith, Supervisor
James Mills, Councilman
Robert Valdati, Councilman
Robert Wallace, Councilman
June Visconti, Councilwoman
Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Albert Roberts, Attorney to the Town
Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., Engineer to the Town
Herbert Levenson, Zoning Administrator
The Supervisor asked all to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag at the commencement of the Meeting.
Several students from a local school were present at the Town
Board Meeting.
Supervisor Smith introduced the members of the Town Board, in
addition to Mr. J. Paggi, Mr. Al Roberts and Mr. Herb Levenson
to the students. She further remarked that if they had any
questions, to please raise their hands and they would be called
upon.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 23, 1993, and the
Special Meeting of September 13, 1993, having previously been
forwarded to the Board Members, were placed before them for
their consideration.
MRS. VISCONTI moved that the above stated Minutes, be and they
are hereby approved as submitted by the Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mr. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
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REPORTS
At this time, the Town Clerk, Elaine Snowden, delivered the
Supervisor's Tentative Budget to the Town Board.
Supervisor Smith stated that since she was elected in 1990, she
has tried to prepare a Budget that is fiscally sound as well
as watching the taxpayers money and keeping the taxes stable.
She continued to say that the Town was not in good shape when
she came into office, but since then she has been keeping a
close eye on the Budget for the first year or two. She was able
to keep the Town's taxes down to 2.5% in 1992; there was no
increase in 1993, even though the Town had a 14.4% increase in
Workman's Compensation, and a 10% Hospitalization increase. The
Budget for 1994 is a 6% decrease in the taxes of the Town of
Wappinger and a 5% decrease in the Village taxes. She went on
to say that it was achieved in several ways, including spending
cuts; no raises for the Town Board and the non-union Town
employees. She further remarked that she would like to thank
the employees and the Town Board for being so understanding
during these critical economical times - "We have a close
Budget, but a workable one."
At this time the Supervisor recognized Joe Incoronato, resident
of Wappingers Falls. He asked about public access to the
Tentative Budget. She stated that there is no public access to
the Tentative Budget, that it .is for the Town Board to review.
He further remarked that she is notgiving raises to the
non-union Town employees, but what about the Union Employees?
She stated that negotiations are under way. He asked who is
getting the Medical Insurance? Supervisor Smith stated that the
same employees got it as when he was here. He asked if the
Supervisor's husband receives the Medical Insurance in addition
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to herself? Supervisor Smith stated that her husband gets the
insurance and she does not.
Reports for the month of August were received from the Town
Justices, Supervisor/Comptroller, Receiver of Taxes,
Building Inspector, Zoning Administrator, Dog Control Officer.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to accept the above stated reports and place
them on file.
Seconded by Mr. Wallace
Motion Unanimously Carried
PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
The first is a letter from Philip Pessia, a Town of Wappinger
resident, regarding relief from an imposed late fee on his
quarterly Fleetwood Water District bill in the amount of $13.00.
Mr. Pessia states that he was on vacation and was unable to pay
his water bill on time. He also stated in his correspondence
that a 10% late payment penalty fee imposed on all water bills
is excessive and usurious. This rate potentially amounts to 40%
per year. He further stated in his letter that he asks if the
due date of each quarterly bill be changed from its current "end
of the month" to the 10th of the following month, since most
people pay their bills based on the 1st of each month.
MRS. VISCONTI moved not to waive the late fee in the amount of
$13.00 to Mr. Pessia; and also to schedule a workshop to further
discuss the possibility of changing the due date on the
quarterly water bills.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Correspondence was received from Barger, Day- & Oswald regarding
the Hindu-Samaj Church. They want permission to extend the
existing water main from the westerly side of All Angels Hill
Road to their proposed building. They would also request
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permission to tie into the sanitary sewer trunkline which
crosses under Brown Road in order to service the proposed
building.
Supervisor Smith moved to refer the matter to the Engineer to
the Town, Mr. J. Paggi.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Notices of intent to renew liquor licences were
received from: Peter D;Antoni, Liquor Exchange: Punphor
Zornlai, THE THAI HOUSE: Glen Kubista, JAI GROCERY, INC.:
Neil McCourt, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - St. Mary's Council #4065
(4065 Club Inc.): Antonino Licari, DA NINO RESTAURANT:
MR. MILLS moved to accept the notices of intent to renew liquor
licenses and place on file with no comment.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Several requests were received from Ralph Holt, Chairman of the
Recreation Commission for the Town of Wappinger. The first
request is for approval to charge an up front fee of $500.00
for large group usage of Town Recreation Facilities.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to further discuss the up front fee of
$500.00 for large group usage of Town Recreation Facilities to
be tabled for a future Workshop.
Seconded by Mr. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
The second correspondence from Mr. Holt, Recreation Chairman,
is a letter regarding an ice skating facility for the Town of
Wappinger.
MR. MILLS moved to accept the correspondence and place it on
file.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
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Motion Unanimously Carried
The third correspondence from R. Holt, Recreation Chairman, was
regarding approval of a Purchase Order for the Recreation
Commission payable to Wappinger Central School District (Myers
Corners School) in the amount of $1,105.44 to cover an expected
bill for the custodial charges for the Boys and Girls Gymnastic
Program.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to approve the Purchase Order in the amount
of $1,150.44 to cover a bill for the Gymnastic Program.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Lastly, is a thank ,You letter from a Mr. Gary Menching,
President of the Town of Wappinger Little League Association,
Inc., extending its warmest thanks to the Recreation Department
for their support and interest in the 1993 Junior league All
Star Eastern Regional Baseball Tournament.
6 MR. MILLS moved to accept the above correspondence and place it
on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Requests for the return of Escrow Funds were received from the
following: (1) Cim-Tech Corporation, 567 Old Hopewell Road,
Hopewell Junction, New York, Site Plan Application #286 Deposit
in the amount of $3,789.47: (2) Rocco Bettina, Chelsea Road,
Wappingers Falls, New York, lot re -alignment application #640
Deposit in the amount of $100.62: (3) O'Donnell Development
Corporation, PO Box 455, Hughsonville, New York, for Ronald &
Cynthia Mackowiak, 14 Stonewall Drive, Wappingers Falls, NY
12590, for Lot #16 - Spring Terrace, Building Permit #92-562 for
Driveway Bond in the amount of $1,000.00: (4) C. O'Donnell
Development Corporation, PO Box 455, Hughsonville, New York, for
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Lot #20 - Spring Terrace, Building Permit #93-174 for
Landscaping in the amount of $2,500.00: (5) O'Donnell
Development Corporation, PO Box 455, Hughsonville, New York, Lot.
#11 - Spring Terrace, Building Permit #93-109 for Landscaping in
the amount of $1,500.00: (6) O'Donnell Development Corporation,
PO Box 455, Hughsonville, New York, Lot #12 - Spring Terrace,
Building Permit #93-27 for Landscaping in the amount. of
$2,000.00.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to approve the Requests for Return of Escrow
Funds, so stated, based on the recommendations of the Zoning
Administrator, Herb Levenson.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Reports were presented to the Town Board from the Engineer to
the Town, J. Paggi. The following report is dated August 23,
1993, from Charles R. Del Bene, Jr., from the office of Paggi &
Martin regarding Smithtown Road.
Dear Board Members:
This correspondence is written in response to your request to
investigate the problems at the above referenced location.
Initially, this office and Town Highway Superintendent Graham
Foster, conducted a field inspection in order to assess the
existing conditions. It is apparent, that due to the steepness
in the surrounding topography and lack of a closed storm system,
the large quantity of runoff has no relief except to inundate
the low areas adjacent to the road.
In order to reduce the extent of the flooding in this area, we
are proposing a combination of catch basins, storm pipe and
asphalt berms to contain and transport the runoff to the
existing stream near Route 9.
The proposed system shall be constructed beginning approximately
200 feet east of Route 9 on Smithtown Road, then proceed 1,600
feet east on Smithtown Road to a point where the drainage basins
for this area originates. This drainage area encompasses about
40 acres subsequently generating 40 to 50 cubic feet per second
of total runoff during a 25 year storm event along this section
of Smithtown Road.
The problems associated with this area are not only controlling
the road runoff, but also the overland runoff flowing onto the
roadway and increasing the flooding conditions. With the
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installation of the asphalt berm and storm system, much of the
road surface water will be removed by the proposed improvements
instead of flooding low areas adjacent to the road.
Also, included in the proposal are culverts placed at low areas
along the road to allow some of the overland flow to drain into
the storm system, this helping to decrease flooding.
The following table contains a construction cost estimate for
the proposed improvements:
PRECAST CONCRETE
CATCH BASINS:
PAVEMENT
RESTORATION:
LANDSCAPE
RESTORATION:
ASPHALT BERM:
RIP RAP:
PIPE END SECTIONS
TRAFFIC CONTROL:
21 EA X $2000/EA
800 SY X $48/SY
700 SY X $6.50/SY
4350 LF X $5/LF
5 CY X $100/CY
(1) 24" X $350/EA
(4) 15" X $225/EA
LUMP SUM
ROCK EXCAVATION 850 CY X $75/CY
CONTINGENCIES (10%)
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
42,000.00
38,400.00
4,550.00
21,750.00
500.00
350.00
900.00
10,000.00
$ 63,750.00
$255,700.00
25,570.00
$281,270.00
As presented to the Town Board in a report dated March 5, 1993,
by Mr. Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., P.E., additional monies are
available in the 1990 Town Drainage Bond, and if the Town Board
authorizes the drainage improvements to be executed it could be
included under the monies of the bond. However, this should be
verified by Ann Buckley, Town Comptroller.
If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate
to contact this office.
VTY/Charles R. Del Bene, Jr.
Mr. Paggi addressed the Town Board with regard to the above
letter explaining that they (Paggi & Martin) did some
preliminary surveying work and came up with a plan which is
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SMITHTOWN
ROAD
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
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ITEM
COST
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15" ADSN-12
PIPE:
250
LF X $30/LF $ 7,500.00
18" ADSN-12
PIPE:
1400
FL X $40/LF 56,000.00
24" ADSN-12
PIPE:
200
LF X $50/LF 10,000.00
PRECAST CONCRETE
CATCH BASINS:
PAVEMENT
RESTORATION:
LANDSCAPE
RESTORATION:
ASPHALT BERM:
RIP RAP:
PIPE END SECTIONS
TRAFFIC CONTROL:
21 EA X $2000/EA
800 SY X $48/SY
700 SY X $6.50/SY
4350 LF X $5/LF
5 CY X $100/CY
(1) 24" X $350/EA
(4) 15" X $225/EA
LUMP SUM
ROCK EXCAVATION 850 CY X $75/CY
CONTINGENCIES (10%)
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
42,000.00
38,400.00
4,550.00
21,750.00
500.00
350.00
900.00
10,000.00
$ 63,750.00
$255,700.00
25,570.00
$281,270.00
As presented to the Town Board in a report dated March 5, 1993,
by Mr. Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., P.E., additional monies are
available in the 1990 Town Drainage Bond, and if the Town Board
authorizes the drainage improvements to be executed it could be
included under the monies of the bond. However, this should be
verified by Ann Buckley, Town Comptroller.
If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate
to contact this office.
VTY/Charles R. Del Bene, Jr.
Mr. Paggi addressed the Town Board with regard to the above
letter explaining that they (Paggi & Martin) did some
preliminary surveying work and came up with a plan which is
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detailed in the letter. What they would need now, if the Board
is so inclined, is authorization from the Town Board to prepare
contract documents and place them out for bid. Mr. Paggi
further commented that as stated in the last paragraph of the
letter, there are adequate funds available in the 1990 Drainage
Bond.
MR. VALDATI moved to authorize J. Paggi, Engineer to the Town,
to prepare the Contract for bids at a cost of $281,270.00.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Paggi, Engineer to the Town, proceeded to discuss the
Drainage Easement on Scott Drive. He commented that his office
received a letter from a resident on Scott Drive, Mrs. Pat
Schiavo of 18 Scott Drive, regarding the potential danger of
storm waters in the area. She suggested that perhaps the Town
Highway Department could possibly put up a sign that the land is
for drainage purposes and should not be trespassed on and that
possibly the Town Patrol could monitor the area for a short
period of time.
MR. VALDATI moved to authorize the Highway Superintendent,
Graham Foster, to erect a sign at the head of the easement at
the intersection Granger Place and Scott Drive.
Seconded by Councilwoman Visconti 4 - Ayes
1 - Nay
Several correspondences were received from the Highway
Superintendent, Graham Foster, requesting permission to go to
bid for equipment as follows:
3 Sanders @ $ 5,500.00 - $16,500.00
1 Plow @ $ 4,000.00 - $ 4,000.00
1 Truck @ $45,000.00 - $45,000.00
1 Roller @ $11,000.00 - $11,000.00
$76,500.00
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Supervisor Smith remarked that there is approximately $90,000.00
in the Budget for the purchase of Equipment.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to authorize the Highway Superintendent,
Graham Foster, to go to bid on the above stated equipment.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
A report on the 1993 CHIPS Program was received from Graham
Foster, Highway Superintendent, stating that it appears that we
will be reimbursed for any CHIPS projects the Town completes in
1993 up to our limit of $84,027.00.
MR. VALDATI moved to accept the 1993 CHIPS and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Wallace
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was received from Tom Logan, Town Assessor, to attend
the New York State Assessor's Annual Seminar & Conference to be
held from October 4-6, 1993, at no cost to the Town of
Wappinger.
MR. MILLS moved to approve the Town Assessor, Tom Logan, to
attend the New York State Assessor's Annual Seminar & Conference
from October 4-6, 1993, at no cost to the Town.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following correspondence was placed on the agenda solely to
be accepted and placed on file. The two letters are both to
Michael Merriman of the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation regarding Tri -Municipal.
The first letter is from the Town of Wappinger regarding the
err SPDES #NY0149209 in response to the Notice of Complete
Application published in the Poughkeepsie Journal. on August 19,
1993, the Town of Wappinger makes the comments to the draft
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SPDES permit.
The second letter is from the Tri -Municipal Sewer Commission
regarding Comments on the Notice of Complete Application dated
August 9, 1993, and published on August 19, 1993 for. SPDES
Permit No. NY0149209, Solid Waste Compost Facility Modification
and Renewal, and Air Emission Permit DEC ID No.
3-1346-00066/00002-0.
Supervisor Smith stated that it would be good to have the above
stated correspondence in our records regarding Tri -Municipal.
She further explained that Tri -Municipal had to apply for
modifications to their SPDES in order to enlarge their plant and
during this period comments may be made.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to accept the correspondence and place it on
file.
Seconded by Mr. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was received from the Building Inspector, Tom Classey,
for the approval of a partial refund on Building Permit #93-410.
An improper fee amount was charged based on a misstated size of
an addition on the application of Mr. Jeffrey Reis. Mr. Classey
is requesting that the Town Board approve a partial refund to
Mr. Reis in the amount of $64.00.
MR. VALDATI moved to approve the partial refund to Mr. Jeffrey
Reis in the amount of $64.00.
Seconded by Mr. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
Correspondence was received from Florence Graff, Chairperson of
the Conservation Advisory Council of Wappingers Falls. It is
Ms. Graff's recommendation that Mr. Christian Williams be
removed from the CAC because he has moved out of the Wappingers
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Falls area. She is also recommending that Mr. Matt Seaman be
removed from the CAC because he has rarely attended a meeting.
She further recommends that Mr. Larry Murphy be appointed to the
CAC. She states that Mr. Murphy has attended several meetings
as a concerned citizen.
Supervisor Smith stated that the Board should accept the
resignations but the future appointments to the CAC should wait
until after the elections in January. Mrs. Visconti concurred
and also recommended that the Board wait until resumes have been
received of prospective Council members.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to accept the resignations of Mr. Christian
Williams of 13 Grubb Street, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603; Mr.
Matt Seaman of 129 Ketchamtown Road, Wappingers Falls, New York
12590; and to also send them a thank you letter.
Seconded by Mr. Wallace
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Town Clerk, Elaine Snowden, asked if the Town Board would
care to set the date for the Public Hearings for the Benefit
Assessment Rolls for the Water and Sewer Districts and
Improvement Areas at this time.
Supervisor Smith stated that she would like to set the Public
Hearings for October 25, 1993, beginning at 6:45 P.M. - each
Public Hearing set one minute apart just prior to the Regular
Town Board Meeting.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to set the Public Hearings on October 25,
1993, beginning at 6:45 P.M. and each one set one minute apart.
The Public Hearings will precede the Regular Town Board Meeting
on the same date.
Seconded by Mr. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
Supervisor Smith recognized Mr. Incoronato of Wappingers Falls,
who asked when would the Town Board schedule the General Budget
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Public Hearing? Supervisor Smith stated that it has to be done
by November 20, 1993. The Town Clerk, Elaine Snowden, remarked
that the time frame is based on the date of Election Day and
that the Town Board must have a Public Hearing on or before the
Thursday after Election Day, and the Budget then can be adopted
anytime up to the 20th of the November . She further commented
that the Town Board can set a Special Meeting to adopt the
Preliminary Budget and set the Public Hearing at that time.
The regularly scheduled Workshop Meeting on Monday, October 11,
1993, will be changed to Tuesday, October 12, 1993, because of
the Columbus Day Holiday.
Correspondence was received from Ms. Cynthia Schunzel of Greer
Toyota regarding Tri -Municipal Phase IIIA. They questioned the
possibility of the Tri. -Municipal sewer line being extended to
Greer Toyota in the near future.
Supervisor Smith stated That the matter must be referred to the
Engineer to the Town, J. Paggi.
MR. WALLACE moved to refer the matter to the Engineer to the
Town, J. Paggi.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no reports from Mrs. Visconti, Mr. Wallace, or Mr.
Mills at this time. Mr. Valdati deferred the Recycling Report
to Supervisor Smith.
Supervisor Smith stated that the Town of Wappinger started two
weeks ago with the Marcal paper recycling at the Highway
Department. The Town is doing very well, in fact, it is half
full already so we won't have to worry about getting enough
recyclables. It seems all the residents are very excited about
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She went on to say that the recycled aluminum has to be removed
from up there to make additional room. In addition we also need
a platform for the Marcal dumpster to make it easier for the
residents when dropping off their recyclables. Supervisor Smith
remarked that Pete Marcalus said when the three dumpsters are
opened and filled, to take a rake and push the recyclables
around and it will even out. He also said that we would be
better off using a top for the dumpsters. The Town is also
looking into the possibility of using wooden sheds to contain
the dumpsters.
BONDS & LETTERS OF CREDIT
Mr. Levenson submitted his monthly report on the schedule of
Bonds and Letters of Credits for the various subdivisions, the
amounts, expiration date and call up date.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to accept Mr. Levenson's report on the
schedule of Bonds and Letters of Credits and place on file.
Seconded by Mr. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Regular Town Board Meeting recessed at this time, 7:40 P.M.
Supervisor Smith stated that the students present could come up
to get their papers signed at this time.
The Regular Town Meeting reconvened at 7:45 P.M with all
Board Members present.
RESOLUTIONS
A Request from Ann Buckley, Town Comptroller, was received for a
Budget Amendment for both the General Fund Town wide (A) Fund
and Highway Fund transfers:
GENERAL FUND TOWN WIDE (A) FUND
Expenditure 5010.4A Increase $183.10 Transport. Hwy/C.E.
Account
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Expenditure 5010.2A Decrease
Account
To reclassify budget line items
HIGHWAY (DB) FUND
$183.10 Transport.Hwy/Equip.
Revenue Acct. 3501DB Increase $83,839.00 Consol. Hwy Aid
Expenditure 5112.2DB Increase $83,839.00 Improve. -CHIPS
Account Prog./Equip.
To budget Revenue and Expense for CHIPS Program. The State has
confirmed this payment.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to honor the request for the Transfer of
Funds for the General Fund Town Wide (A) Fund 5010.2A
Transportation Highway Equipment in the amount of $183.10 to
Expenditure Account 5010.4A Transportation Highway/C.E. in the
amount of $183.10. Also the HIGHWAY (DB) FUND, Revenue Account
3501DB Increase in the amount of $83,839.00 - Consolidated
Highway Aid, and Expenditure Account 5112.2DB Increase in the
amount of $83,839.00 - Improvements -CHIPS Program/Equipment.
Seconded by Mr. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
An Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. 63 was received from Mahopac
National Bank of Mahopac, New York, submitted for the road in
the subdivision of Michael Suozzo. Mr. Suozzo has requested
that the Town take over the final portion of Moccasin View Drive
as a Town Road, and the Letter of Credit is for the required
Maintenance Bond that will replace the Performance Bond when the
Town Board accepts this road. The Letter of Credit is for an
aggregate amount of $8,366.00 to secure a Maintenance Bond.
There was, however, some incorrect language contained in the
original Letter of Credit and the Attorney to the Town, Mr.
Roberts, asked the Bank to submit a revised Letter.
MR. MILLS moved to accept the Irrevocable Letter of Credit No.
63 from the Mahopac Bank in the amount of $8,366.00 and upon
receipt of the revised Letter of Credit, accept the Highway
Superintendent's recommendation and accept the final portion of
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Moccasin View Drive as and for a Town Road.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
It was noted, at this time, that the Board must also authorize
f the release of the Letter of Credit currently being held by the
Town for the Performance Bond on Mr. Suozzo's subdivision (upon
receipt of the revised Maintenance Bond from the Mahopac
National Bank).
MR. VALDATI moved to authorize the release of the Performance
Bond Letter of Credit in the amount of $7,000.00, pending
receipt of the revised Letter of Credit for the Maintenance
Bond.
Seconded by Mr. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request for Certification of Base Proportions for Homestead
and Non -homestead was received from the Town Assessor, Tom
Logan, as required by Article 19, Section 1903 of the Real
Property Tax Law. The Town Board must annually certify these
proportions. These proportions were calculated by Dutchess
County Department of Real Property and then further reviewed by
the State Division of Equalization and Assessment. These
proportions come from the Assessment Roll prepared by the Town.
The State revised the original figures this year resulting in a
change in the 4th decimal which truly has no effect on the base
proportions. The implementation of these base proportions as it
will concern Town taxes will result in a slight decrease in the
Homestead tax rate and a slight increase in the Non -homestead
tax rate.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to certify the Base Proportions for both
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Err Homestead and Non -homestead of Real Property.
Seconded by Mr. Mills
Motion Unanimously Carried
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Town Board had no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
A letter from Leo Saposnick, 54 Fenmore Drive, Wappingers Falls,
New York, regarding his failed septic system. He explains that
his sewer system is 37 years old and it continually fails. He
called a Mr. O'Connor, of the Dutchess County Health Department,
who came out and inspected the old septic system and declared it
in a state of emergency. Mr. Saposnick asks permission from the
Town of Wappinger to hook up to the Town sewer as soon as
possible.
Mr. Saposnick also included a copy of correspondence, which he
received, from O'Connor, P.E., Senior Public Health Engineer,
Dutchess County Health Department regarding the connection of
Mr. Saposnick's Property to Oakwood Knolls Sewer District. The
letter explains that the Dutchess County Health Department has
no objection to Mr. Saposnick connecting to the Oakwood Knolls
Sewer District providing certain conditions are met prior.
Supervisor Smith stated that because Mr. Saposnick has no sewer
system he must also have permission from the DEC (Department of
Conservation) in addition to the Dutchess County Health
Department. She further stated that she would, in fact, call
DEC tomorrow morning and notify them that the Town of Wappinger
is authorizing connection to the Oakwood Knolls Sewer District
of Mr. Saposnick's property.
MR. MILLS moved to authorize the necessary paperwork to allow
Mr. Saposnick to connect into the Oakwood Knolls Sewer District.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Supervisor Smith recognized Mr. Incoronato of Wappingers Falls.
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He stated that he read in the newspapers that the Town of
Wappinger is considering the purchase of the Soda Systems
building across the street from the Town Hall to use as
additional storage space for Town Records. Supervisor Smith
stated that it was just a "pipe dream"; that it was nothing and
that she made a "ridiculous" offer to them. Mr. Incoronato
asked, "how do you know that you are not overpaying them? that
building is in a flood plain and what good is it if it floods
periodically?" Supervisor Smith remarked that she knew that
already, and she thought that they would not accept her offer
anyway. Mr. Incoronato then remarked that the Dean Trucking
Company property is up for taxes and that the Town should
consider that instead of the Soda Systems building. He also
said that she should consider taking a fraction of the money
that she would spend on purchasing an additional building and
upgrade the existing Highway Department building. He further
remarked that she makes these wild offers without doing her
"homework. Supervisor Smith replied that she did do her
homework and she knew all the figures. She further remarked
that the Highway Department would cost much more than what she
offered for the Soda Systems building. Councilwoman Visconti
interjected that on the basis that the offer might be accepted,
the Supervisor should not discuss the situation further.
Mr. Mills asked about correspondence regarding the stop sign on '
Sachson Place and Kent Road. Supervisor Smith stated that it is
scheduled for a future Work Shop.
Mr. Mills also mentioned that flu shots will be given at the
Town Hall on October 20, 1993, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon.
Mr. Mills stated that the Board had two letters regarding Fun
Central. Supervisor Smith stated that it is also scheduled for
a future Work Shop.
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There was no further business to come before the Board.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to adjourn the Town Board Meeting, Seconded
by Mr. Wallace and unanimously carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:04 P.M.
Elaine Snowden
Town Clerk
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