2010-1542010-154
Resolution Proclaiming the Month of July of the Year 2010 to be Watershed Awareness
Month
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on April 12,
2010.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Christopher J. Colsey
William H. Beale
Ismay Czarniecki
Joseph P. Paoloni
Vincent F. Bettina
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman Czarniecki and seconded by
Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, water quantity and quality are basic ingredients to health and the quality of
life in Dutchess County and the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, water exists in watersheds that extend beyond municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, climate change is causing change to precipitation levels which directly
impacts the quantity of water in the watershed; and
WHEREAS, groups are organizing throughout the County to maintain and improve
water quantity and quality in specific watersheds; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to educate all members of the community about how
watersheds contribute to the health and quality of life in Dutchess County and in the Town of
Wappinger, the recreational activities they provide, and how daily actions can affect the quantity
and quality of water in the watershed; and
WHEREAS, the various watershed groups have collaborated to provide a set of activities
to increase educational and recreational use of the watersheds; and
WHEREAS, Dutchess County is an innovator in organizing watershed groups; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Wappinger proudly
proclaims the month of July, 2010 as Watershed Awareness Month and encourages all municipal
officials and citizens and visitors to participate in the scheduled activities to learn more about
watersheds: how they contribute to health and the quality of life, the recreational activities they
provide, and how daily actions can affect the quantity and quality of water in watersheds.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR
Voting:
AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
ABSENT
ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/12/2010
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
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14N C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK