1990-02-26 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
FEBRUARY 26, 1990 _ _ _ _ _ _
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1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ACCEPT MINUTES
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Annual Reports: T/Justices — STOP DWI; Attendance
Report Rec. Comm.; monthly, T/Justices Bldg. Insp. Dog Control Officer
Hydrant Report Zng. Adm.
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
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NYSPSC "Order Approving Transfer" of Atlas'Water system to Town
Resignation of William Wood from Rec. Comm. & P.Meddaugh from Highway.
Consider filling vacancy and appointment of Clerk to Highway Supt.t Nf
Requests to attend Conference/training sessions received from
Recreation Comm. members and A. Buckley and Joyce Benedetto
Notices of intent to renew liquor Lic., Pizza Hut & Greenbaul & Gilhoo
Invitation from Little Leag.ie to attend Opening Day Ceremonies
Notification from Ping. Bd. of appointment of E. Hawksley as Deputy Ch
Village of W.F. requests use of 3 Voting Machines
Corr. from Roger Hanson, 96 Widmer Rd., & Mrs. Louis Ruseskas, 31 Kret
Circle Re: Sewage backups — request reimbursement IV_eu{41"
Requests from Wilson Excavators for return of escrow—$4,875. and half
subdivision fee to Louis Vitolano ($500)
Consider adopting Policy for use of Town facilities agreement
Reports from J. Paggi, Eng. to T/W, (1) C.W.W.I.A Chlorine contact
Facilities (2) Tall Trees Water System (3) Wapinger SIA#1 (4) Proposed
Wapp. Sewer Imp. Area #3 (5) No. Wapp. Water Dist. (6) NYS Revolving
Loan Fund—Wapp. Sewer Trans. Dist. (7) W. Virtue drainage—Robert Lane
(8) Proposed T/Salt Storage facility (9) Benefit Units Contr
H. Levenson, Zng. Adm. recommendation to accept McKay Computer Convers
Memo from A. Buckley recommending Town so'litiy bids for W & S Dists.,
e.i. Meters, Gravel, etc. and, Carting services for Town
Request from G. Foster, H. Supt. to solicit bids for pickups w/plows
and authorized disposal of useless surplus equipment
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution establishing T/ Justices Weekly hours
b. Central Hudson Resolution authorizing additional street lighting
c. Appointment of Code of Ethics Member —R. Valdati
d. Appoint Enforcement Officer for T/Court — replacing L Lenzisera
e. Consider accepting bids for Chemicals, Sludge, Highway Aggregates & 0
f. Seat on Bd. of Architectural Review (P. Waddington) expired 1/90
g. Approve Little League Agreement & authorize Supervisor to sign
h. Tri—Municipal — Authorize eV
penditure of Second Pal;ment
i. Comptroller requests Transfer of funds
j. Authorize Hill Agency as Deferred Cgmpensation Firm
k. Authorize John DeCarlo to re—enter the bargaining Unit at correct Sal,
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Status of Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments — with various Corr.
b. Direct Attor�t-o Town tolprepare the already authorized agreement
between the ToFan and Wes Nolan re: Sewer hook—up and Auth. Sup. to Si
c. Report from D.Co. dept. of Health 7:e: Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. o
water sampling
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was
held on February 26, 1990, at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road,
Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York.
All were requested to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Supervisor Smith opened the meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Present:
Constance Smith, Supervisor
Victor Fanuele, Councilman
Joseph Incoronato, Councilman
Robert Valdati, Councilman
June Visconti, Councilwoman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Albert Roberts, Attorney
Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., Engineer
Herbert Levenson, Zoning Administrator
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 22nd and the Special
Meeting of January 29th, 1990, 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. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Annual Reports were received from the Town Justices, STOP DWI and
Recreation Commission Attendance Report; also, January reports from
Town Justices, Building Inspector, Zoning Administrator, Dog Control
Officer and the Hydrant Report.
Mrs. Visconti had questions on the Annual Town Justice Report and
noted that she was not familiar with this Report; Mrs. Smith said this
was the first time they submitted it.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to accept the Reports, with the exception of the
Annual Town Justice Report, and place them on file.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Visconti asked that they set a work shop to discuss questions
they may have on said Report.
Mr. Incoronato referred to the Attendance Report from the Recreation
Commission, noting that one individual had not attended half of the
meetings for the year, and out of the remaining six meetings, she was
late twice. Mrs. Smith noted that the Chairman of the Commission
intended to ask for her resignation.
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Petitions & Communications ---
The New York State Public Service Commission forwarded an "Order
Approving Transfer" of the Atlas Water System to the Town.
Mr. Fanuele questioned whether the Water System now belonged to the
Town and the Attorney explained that the approval of Audit and Control
is required; the file has been referred to the bonding council for
their procedures and they will probably respond within the next two
weeks. The PSC recommended that the petitioners' request that the
funds in the emergency escrow account be turned over to the Town of
Wappinger, be granted, and Mr. Incoronato asked when this would take
place. Mr. Paggi believed these funds would be transferred at the time
of closing on the purchase of the system.
MRS. SMITH moved to accept the Order of Transfer from the N.Y.S. Public
Service Commission of the Atlas Water System to the Town, and place it
on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Resignations were received from William Wood, member of the Recreation
Commission and Patricia Meddaugh, Clerk to the Highway Superintendent.
Mrs. Snowden also mentioned that a resignation had been received today
from Stella Dhlosh, member of the Board of Assessment Review. Since it
came too late to be on the Agenda, it was for their information only at
this time.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to accept the resignations from Bill Wood and
Pat Meddaugh and send them letters of thanks.
Seconded by Mrs. Smith
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Visconti mentioned that Pat Meddaugh was very helpful to the
department at the time when our Highway Superintendent was ill.
Mrs. Visconti moved that Dorothy Schwartz be transferred from the
Building Department to the Highway Department to replace Pat Meddaugh
as Clerk to the Highway Superintendent, at her present salary of
$12,588.00, as requested by Mrs. Schwartz.
Seconded by Mrs. Smith
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Highway Superintendent was present and approved this transfer.
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In the matter of the vacancy that existed in the position of Deputy
to the Receiver of Taxes, Mrs. Visconti recommended the name of
E. Georgianna Jenerose at an annual salary of $12,000.00, effective
March 5, 1990.
Since Mrs. Schwartz was transferring to the Highway Department, a
replacement was needed for her in the Building Department. Mrs.
Visconti presented the name of Cheryl Lippincott as Clerk to the
Building Inspector, at an annual salary of $12,000, effective as of
February 5th, 1990.
MR. FANUELE moved to approve the appointments of E. Georgianna Jenerose,
Deputy to the Receiver of Taxes and Cheryl Lippincott as Clerk to the
Building.Inspector, both -at an annual salary of $12,000.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FANUELE who moved
its adoption:
RESOLVED that Stephen Miller be and he is hereby appointed
to the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission to fill the vacancy
created by the resignation of William Wood, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the term of the said Stephen Miller
on the Recreation Commission will expire on May 1st, 1993.
Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Requests were received from the Recreation Commission, Ann Buckley,
Comptroller and Joyce Benedetto, Bookkeeper, to attend conferences
pertinent to their respective positions.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to allow two Recreation Commission Members to
attend their Conference at Kiamesha Lake, New York from March 25th
to March 28th, 1990, and all legitimate expenses will be a Town charge.
Seconded by Mr. Fanuele
MotionrUnanimously Carried
MR. FANUELE moved that Ann Buckley, Comptroller and Joyce Benedetto,
be allowed to attend Basic Double -Entry Accounting School at Kingston,
New York on March 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st and 22nd, 1990 and their
legitimate expenses will be a Town charge.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Notices of intent to renew Liquor Licenses were received from Pizza
Hut and Greenbaum & Gilhooley Restaurant, both located on Route 9 in
the Town of Wappinger.
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MR. VALDATI moved to receive these Notices and place them on file
with no comment.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
An invitation, addressed to Supervisor Smith and meant for all Town
Officers, was received from the Little League Association, to attend
their Opening Day Ceremonies on April 21st, 1990 at 9:00 A.M. at the
Robinson Lane Town Recreation Park.
MRS. SMITH moved to accept this invitation and place it on file and
requested the Town Board Members to make every effort to attend these
Opening Day Ceremonies for the Little League, so they can represent
the Town as a team.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Planning Board has notified the Town Board that Edward Hawksley
was unanimously elected Vice Chairman of the Planning Board.
MR. VALDATI moved to accept the correspondence and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Visconti added, as a point of information she learned from the
Association of Towns Meeting, that this is not a required position
for the Planning Board although it has been an accepted practice
by them.
Mr. Valdati's understanding was that if there were to be any change
in Chairman of the Board, it would not be a position of automatic
succession for the Vice Chairman; it is basically for someone to
run meetings, etc. in the event of an absence of the Chairman.
The Village Clerk wrote to the Board requesting the use of three
of the Town's Voting Machines for their annual Village Election on
March 20th, 1990.
MR. INCORONATO moved to grant permission for the Village of Wappingers
Falls to use three Town Voting Machines for their Annual Election on
March 20th, 1990, under supervision of one of the Town appointed
Voting Custodians.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
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Correspondence was received from Roger Hanson, 96 Widmer Road and
Mrs. Louis Ruseskas, 31 Kretch Circle in relation to sewer backups
in their homes and request for reimbursements of expenses incurred
for repair, cleaning, etc.
Michael Tremper of Camo Pollution Control followed up with correspondence
to
the
Supervisor indicating that
in both cases the point of
blockade
was
the
sewer mains and therefore,
the responsibility of the
Town.
Mr. Tremper noted that in both cases the costs incurred by the outside
contractor were a result of the homeowner not notifying Camo first.
The expense, he said, would have been minimized, if Camo was consulted.
Mrs. Smith noted that she had sent notification to our district customers
to call Camo Pollution Control if there is a problem at their home.
MR. INCORONATO moved to authorize payment to the two residents for the
expense incurred due to sewer backup and further moved that residents
be instructed to call Camo Pollution Control, operator of the Town's
Water and Sewer Plants, when problems occur.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Requests were received from Wilson Excavators for return of $4,875
in escrow for engineering and planning, and Louis Vitolano, 16 Daniel
Sabia Drive, $500.00 also for engineering and planning escrow.
It appeared that Wilson Excavators' request was approved last month
in the amount of $4,825, according to their voucher, and therefore no
further action was required.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to release $500.00 escrow to Louis Vitolano for
engineering and planning, at the recommendation of the Zoning Administrator.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
The consideration of adopting a Policy Governing the Use of Town
Facilities by outside organizations, was placed before the Board.
The Supervisor had forwarded the draft to the Attorney to the Town and
he has approved same.
MR. FANUELE moved to adopt the Policy for use of Town Facilities Agreement,
as presented.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
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Several reports were received from the Engineer; the first on CWWIA
installation of Chlorine Contact Facilities deadline date extension
to February 1990. At a recent work shop it was agreed that the cost
of a new control panel at the Hilltop Water Works would be added and
bonding repayment schedules would be calculated. This information was
included in the correspondence which Mr. Paggi asked the Board to
review and advise him which direction to take. He recommended that
a formal resolution be directed to Mr. Marlow of Dutchess County Health
Department indicating that the Town will accomplish the work this year
and,request a further extension since itis obvious that this work can
not be accomplished by the-�end of the month.
Mrs. Smith requested the Attorney to prepare the bonding resolution,
based on a three year payback, which as recommended by Mr. Paggi
would indicate acknowledgment of intent to the Health Department.
The second letter was similar in content, relating to the Tall Trees
Water System and included a cost estimate and calculations on a Bond
Anticipated Note. This work is scheduled to be done by March 31st,
1990 which will be difficult to do. He recommended that the proposed
work be done by Camo Pollution Control, the system operators,to
expedite the schedule and as in the previous case, a resolution be
forwarded to Mr. Marlow indicating intent to comply. He further
recommended that Camo be given authorization, as soon as possible, to
order the steel tank required to complete the work.
Mrs. Smith requested the Attorney to prepare the Bonding Resolution
for Tall Trees Water System, based on a 5 year payback.
The third was on Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area #1 and recapitulated
the Minutes of a Meeting on January 19,1990 at the D.E.C., attended
by Supervisor Smith, Attorney Al Roberts, Engineer Jay Paggi, Mike
Tremper, Camo and officials from Dutchess County Health Department
and the D.E.C. This was for the Board's perusal and subsequent
comments or questions, if required. On the same subject was copy of
a letter from Mr. Paggi to Mr. Roberts regarding the imposition that
the D.E.C. has placed upon the sewer district for issuing building
districts; he wished the Board to be apprised of this.
Mrs. Smith set a work shop for March 1st, 1990 to discuss this and
Tri -Municipal was also on that Agenda.
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Next to consider was the formation of a new Sewer Improvement Area,
which would be known as Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area #3, with the
same boundaries as Sewer #1, but required for the bonding for certain
improvements to #l, and will be subject to SEQRA &Type I Action.
In order for the Town to become Lead Agent, they must circulate Lead
Agency Notice to all involved Agencies. The Town is under a Consent
Order from D.E.C. which mandates specific dates for various stages ---
April 1st is the deadline to submit plans to the County Health Department
for approval, July 1st to start construction and November 1st to complete
construction. He anticipates submission of plans by March 16th to the
D.E.C. which should show.that the Town has shown good faith by early
submission.
The letter re North Wappinger Water District, dated January 9, 1990,
was a follow-up to his Dec.14, 1989 letter which provided a tabulation
of the District residents' complaints outlining the problem area in
the system. He felt that Camo should be authorized to perform a
field inspection with regard to low water pressure, the existing
backup generator, chlorination procedures, etc. He suggested sending
a memo to the present owners of Atlas Water requesting that they
coordinate work with Camo which should speed things along somewhat.
In another report, Mr. Paggi said he was in receipt of the package
for the New York State Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund and
recommended that an application be forwarded in support of the Town for
the Wappingers Sewer Transmission District. These are funds remaining
from the E.P.A. which have never been utilized. Regarding the advisibility
of applying for these funds, he recommended that the Attorney and
financial consultants determine if it would be in the best interests
of the Town.
In regard to a drainage problem on the Virtue property, Roberts Lane,
Mr. Paggi reported that the Town had done culvert and ditch work in
that area about five years ago, but the residents are now experiencing
severe problems on their property. In order to investigate this further,
it would involve survey work and he would require authorization from the
Board to pursue this.
Mrs. Smith had scheduled this matter for a work shop on March 12, 1990
and this was agreeable to Mr. Paggi.
In response to the Engineer's next report on the proposed Town Salt
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Storage Facility in which he recommended that the Town research
pending legislation in Albany as to the mandated date that this work
will become a requirement, Mrs. Smith had called Assemblyman Sa,land's
office and learned that no date had been set at this time.
MRS. SMITH moved to table action on this item, pending further
information.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
The last communication referenced current benefit unit calculation
for CWWIA and WSIA#1, which have decreased due to re-evaluation of
the commercial portion of the total number of units. It effects
the WSIA#1 by 21% and the CWWIA by 6% and further discussion could
be continued at the March 12th work shop.
MRS. SMITH moved to table this item for discussion at the March 12th
work shop.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Alberta Roe was recognized by the Chair and expressed her confusion
over the proposed formation of Wappinger Sewer Improvement #3; what
happened to #1 and #2, and where does that leave Rockingham Farms
Sewer District. They have been left to themselves and never joined
any of the other districts. Mr. Paggi explained that WSIA#1 was formed
in 1974 and by law, capital work can only be done once in that Improve-
ment Area; further improvements are now needed and another Improvement
Area has to be formed contiguous to the original boundary. This was
called #3 due to the fact that we already have #2 formed although
nothing ever happened with it. There is no change to the Rockingham
Farms Sewer District.
A recommendation was received from the Zoning Administrator to accept
the McKay Computer Conversion/Contract. Mr. Fanuele had questions
and it appeared that there was a previous contract authorizing this
amount of money; this is the third phase generated by the previous
administration. If this is the case, he would like to see a copy of
this contract to verify that it does exist.
MRS. SMITH moved to table action on this matter pending further
review.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Memo was received from Comptroller Ann Buckley indicating that
the 1986 State Audit reported that the Town did not go to bid on
gravel, propane gas, water meters and #2 fuel oil which are used by
our various water and sewer districts. The Town was also written up
in the Audit for not going out to bid for the carting company for
annual pickup. She requested that the Board have the Engineer address
this matter and draw up bid proposals for the items mentioned.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to authorize the Engineer to prepare bids for
the items needed for the water and sewer districts.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Bids for carting companies for the annual pickup was tabled to a
future time when this was needed.
A brief discussion ensued on recycling when the subject of the pick-up
came up and the Highway Superintendent reported that he was checking
with the Town of Poughkeepsie on their procedure. It appears that they
are separating items into categories to be picked up separately and
he felt this was the way to do it. Mrs. Smith said they would discuss
this at a future work shop.
Mr. Foster, Highway Superintendent, forwarded a Memo to the Board
requesting permission to solicit bids for three pickup trucks with
plows to replace three older ones.
MR. VALDATI moved to authorize the Highway Superintendent to go to
bid on the three pickup trucks with plows.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Foster had another request to dispose of the surplus equipment
that remained from last year when our previous Superintendent went to
bid for its disposal.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to allow the Highway Superintendent to remove
the surplus equipment from the property to a junk yard as requested.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
A final request from Mr. Foster was to rebid on Bituminous Concrete
and Road Aggregates since he had recommended rejecting these two bids
due to the high cost.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to grant permission to the Highway Superintendent
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to rebid on Bituminous Concrete and Road Aggregates.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Prior to Committee Reports, the Supervisor welcomed Boy Scout Troop #12,
who were present at the meeting to observe how government works in
order to earn a badge.
Committee Reports ---
Mrs. Visconti, Dial -O -Ride, reported on the meeting she attended
at which a statistical report showed a 15 increase from Nov/Dec.1988
through December 1989 in passenger count and fares collected. The
contracts from the various municipalities were in the process of being
completed and expected to be finalized by the end of February. They
also discussed escorted transportation service which they started for
people in need of aid to help them make doctor appointments, etc. and
have discovered that there are a lot of people who need this service.
At present they have eight people utilizing this service; it is also
a help to handicap people who need transportation to work.
Highway, reported that the Supervisor has arranged for regular
cleaning services for that department which is greatly appreciated
by them. The newly appointed Highway Superintendent, Mr. Graham
Foster has been very well received by his personnel. She met with
the Superintendent and Detective Carl Amburgey who occupies a small
office in the Highway Department and they are currently working on
rearranging their office to hopefully gain additional space. Improve-
ments are being made to make it more pleasant for those who have
occasion to visit these Town facilities.
Mr. Incoronato, Finance, referred to the recent phone bills and again,
the amounts are significant; in the beginning of January, the amount
was $1,446, February $1,356, and on February 23rd, a check was made
out to AT&T in the amount of $1,614, total of $4,416 for three months.
He wished to direct the Comptroller to determine why the Town was
paying so much in phone bills.
The Supervisor said she would send a memo to the departments and
request that they keep a log for the month. Mr. Incoronato suggested
looking for multiple calls to the same number, determine who is making
them and if they are warranted. Mr. Valdati thought a memo should be
send to Camo since they do have phones at the sewer plants, however,
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Mr. Incoronato pointed out that the calls in question were being
emanated from the Town Hall and there is where they had to check.
On a related subject, Mr. Incoronato referred to the telephone system
in the Highway Department --$200.00 per month for AT&T Spirit System.
It could be that because of the service offered and the needs of that
department, this system fits in, however he felt that $200.00 for the
monthly base cost was expensive. He requested that the Highway
Superintendent check this to see if he can do with a less expensive
telephone system.
Mr. Incoronato referred to the January Minutes of the Recreation
Commission stating that in the Chelsea Heights Subdivision the Planning
Board and Recreation Commission have agreed to take money in lieu of
land in the amount of $22,000, which means this represented a sub-
stantial amount of land. The Minutes also indicated that money was
also taken from developers of Metzgers Subdivision on Old Myers Corners
Road. It appeared to him there was a deficit of recreation land in
this Town and felt it was the Town Board, Planning Board and the
Recreation Commission squandering land for monies that go to existing
recreational facilities and shortchange posterity. They should be
saving every acre of land they can get their hands on and in light of
this, he had prepared a draft resolution for the Board's consideration.
Mrs. Smith interrupted and informed him there already was a resolution
on the books with the provision that prior to money being taken in
lieu of land, the matter first had to go before the Town Board.
It was Mrs. Visconti's opinion that a work shop should be held with
the involved Boards since there were several people involved and
there must have been a consensus of opinion on taking the land. It
was agreed that the matter needed further discussion and Mrs. Smith
said she would schedule a special one, if need be.
Mr. Fanuele, Data Processing, reported that he had compiled a computor
study to be circulated to the departments for their review, followed
by comments/questions/recommendations. There is a study in process
including proposals and at this point, it appears complicated, but
it should be resolved in about six week's time.
Mr. Valdati, Safety, noted that he had, at one time, made a motion
to have the Building Inspector inspect the building at the intersection
of Middlebush Road and Route 9D, a vacant building in a state of dis-
repair which appears to have some dangerous aspects. After inspection,
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the Building Inspector was to have made a report to the Town Board
with his recommendation on what action should be taken; no response
was received from Mr. Classey, so he would therefore like to redirect
this to the Building Inspector for his investigation and recommendation.
Under Personnel, he brought up the fact that certain people have the
use of Town vehicles and they have the responsibility of keeping them
maintained. A Memo was directed from the Supervisor to all involved
personnel regarding the care of the vehicles and when questioned, she
replied that all have reported on maintenance schedules for their
vehicles with the exception of the Building Inspector. The previous
vehicle used by the Building Inspector had to be replaced in a short
period of time at a great expense to the Town. Mrs. Smith was on top
of this situation, having issued an order to comply.
Mr. Valdati, Dog Control.Officer --- the Town must follow through on
dog enumeration which is the responsibility of the Town Clerk to
work with the Officer on the schedule for enumeration. If this is
not followed through, we are losing revenue. Mrs. Snowden had already
informed the Officer of this project and offered the suggestion which
she heard at the Association of Town's Meeting, to solicit the aid of
Boy Scouts, 4H Club Members, etc. to do this enumeration.
Drainage problems that exist throughout the Town will be discussed
at the March 12th, 1990 workshop and all who interested and/or
concerned are welcome to attend.
Supervisor Smith announced that a Clock was presented tonight, on behalf of
the Town Employees, in memory of Ken Croshier, and it is hung in the
main corridor.
The Supervisor also announced that one of the Town vehicles that has
been up at the Highway Department for over a year, with an estimate
of over $2,000 for repair, and therefore scheduled to go out with the
surplus, has been repaired by the Highway Superintendent and mechanic
for a total cost of $738.94; it has a book value of $3,650. On
checking for insurance, she learned that it has been insured all
this time, so the Supervisor now runs a $738.94 car!!
And yet another happy announcement was the fact that the Supervisor
and Comptroller's Offices have been sending off reports day after
day since January and she is proud of the Comptroller's Office since
the C.D. Fund Grant out on time, O&M Sewer Grants out on time, the
Supervisor's Report out on time, the first time in eight years)
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in fact, two weeks early, and the CHIPS report out on time.
Resolutions ---
In reference to a Resolution Establishing standard workweek hours
for elected and appointed Officials and Personnel, the Town Board
adopted a special one for the Town Justices establishing the hours
for Justice Frances at 40 hours and for Justice Wolfson, 30 hours.
This was not acceptable to the State Retirement System, as the
maximum is 35 hours, therefore this must be amended.
MRS. SMITH moved to rescind the Resolution adopted January 2, 1990
setting the hours for the Town Justices.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved
its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Board had previously established standard
workweek hours for elected and appointed Officials and Personnel,
which excluded the two Town Justices, and
WHEREAS, a review by the Town Justices was requested to
ascertain their average workweek hours for purposes of clarification
for the New York State Retirement System,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that after further review, it
is hereby established that the standard workweek hours for the Town
Justices are as follows:
Justice Vincent Francese------------ 35 hours
Justice Carl Wolfson ----------------35 hours
Seconded by: Councilwoman Visconti
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
A Change Order was received from Central Hudson requiring authorization
for a street light on Route 376 in the vicinity of the new building
for the New Hackensack Reformed Church.
MR. VALDATI moved to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Change
Order for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation for the installation
of a light on Route 376 in the vicinity of the new building for the
New Hackensack Reformed Church.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Valdati's appointment to the Town Board of Ethics was tabled at
the last meeting for confirmation, and at this time he was asked if
he wished to consider this appointment.
Councilman Valdati offered the name of ------------Robert Lewis
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One of the Court Enforcement Officers appointed for the Justice
Court was unable to accept this appointment; the Judges have
recommended that Howard Webster be appointed to this position.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to appoint Howard Webster as Court Enforcement
Officer for the Town of Wappinger Justice Court, at the recommendation
of the Town Justices.
Seconded by Mr. Fanuele
Motion Unanimously Carried
Bids were received on Chemical Purchases and Sludge Removal for the
Town Water and Sewer Plants. The Engineer reviewed the bids and made
recommendations. He recommended that Evans Septic Tank Service Inc.
be awarded the Sludge Removal Bid as low bidder, at $117.00 per
1,000 gallons, upon receipt of permit required and certification of
vehicles being used to transport sludge, as outlined in Section 5,
DS -1 through DS -4 of the contract specifications.
MR. INCORONATO moved to award the bid to Evans Septic Tank Service Inc.
for Sludge Removal and authorize the Supervisor to sign the Contract
upon receipt of permit and certification of vehicles, per the
recommendation of the Engineer to the Town.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati.
Bids on Chemicals were received from Duso Chemical Co., Jones Chemical
and Axton Cross.
MR. INCORONATO moved to award the bids as follows for Chemical
Purchases, as low bidders, at the recommendation of the Engineer
and authorize the Supervisor to sign the required contract:
Duso Chemical Co., sodium hypochlorite at $14.70 per 15 gallon container
Duso Chemical Co., sodium hypochlorite at $50.96, 52 gallon container
Duso Chemical Co., hydrated lime, $3.94 per 50 lb. container
Jones Chemical Inc., muriatic acid at $19.30 per 15 gallon container
Axton Cross Co.Inc. hydrogen peroxide 35% at $51.87 per 15 gallon cont.
Axton Cross Co. Inc. hydrogen peroxide 50% at $64.75 per container.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Motion Unanimously Carried
Bids were also received on Highway Culvert Pipe, Gasoline and
#2 Fuel Oil. A Bid Report was received from the Highway Superintendent
with his recommendations on awarding the various bids.
MR. VALDATI moved to award the Bids on the Culvert Pipe, Gasoline
and #2 Fuel Oil, as recommended by the Highway Superintendent.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
A vacancy existed on the Board of Architectural Review and the
matter was placed before the Town Board for their consideration.
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN VISCONTI who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Paul Waddington be and he is hereby appointed
to the Town of Wappinger Board of Architectural Review to fill the
vacancy created by the resignation of Richard Cirulli, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Paul Waddington shall serve on
the Board of Architectural Review for a term which shall expire on
January 20, 1993.
Seconded by:
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Valdati
5 Ayes 0 Nays
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Mr. Incoronato questioned the functions of this Board, and referred
to the lack of architecture along Route 9. He wondered if they were
doing their job and doubted if they even had a meeting in over a
year or more. Mr. Valdati reminded the Board that they had decided
at the beginning of this administration to meet with all the Boards
and go over their functions and responsibilities and the Architectural
Board would certainly be one of them. Mrs. Visconti concurred with
this and added that they ought to set a theme for the Town and adhere
to it, not go helter skelter designing.
The Attorney interjected the fact that this Board is primarily an
advisory one and their powers are limited. He added that they are
usually applied in areas of history of long standing. When it comes
to matters of taste or preference, this Board has no power and his
opinion, they would be walking on thin ice by pushing them for
designing ideas and the Town Board has to recognize that it is
strictly a Board of an advisory nature.
Mrs. Smith said that the State recently mandated this as an Advisory
Board and they will be informed on what their function is; she will
distribute any information she has on this to the Board Members.
The Little League Contract was placed before the Board, however Mrs.
Smith said she was informed by the Attorney that the format is not
correct and he wished to discuss this at a work shop.
The Board Members agreed that there were questions on all of these
groups who request subsidy from the Town and they should have the
Recreation Commission Chairman present at this work shop to perhaps
shed some light on the existing situation.
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MRS. SMITH moved to table action on the Little League Contract,
pending a further work shop to clarify some of the facts presented.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was received from the Tri -Municipal Sewer Commission for
payment of the second $50,000 from the original $152,000 in escrow
for the SEQR process required for the proposed Town of Wappinger
expansion.
MRS. SMITH moved to authorize the expenditure of $50,000 to the
Tri -Municipal Sewer Commission, which is the second payment from
the escrow account of $152,000.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Smith explained to Mr. Fanuele that this money would be expended
from WSI#1 and would be paid back at the time of bonding. Mr. Fanuele
also questioned if the project was within the time frame set and if
we were still within our budget; Mrs. Smith said she would research
the matter and provide him with the information requested.
A Memo was received from Comptroller Ann Buckley requesting a
transfer from 01-01-1990.40, Contingency to 01-07-8540.40 Downstream
Drainage due to the fact that no provisions were made for this
account in the 1990 Budget. Mr. Fanuele questioned what it was for
and was informed that it was for Engineering Fees pertaining to those
projects. Mrs. Smith added that at a future time when there is money
in that account she has talked to the Attorney about making this a
dedicated fund so that money cannot be taken out of it at random, such
as $240,000 for a study which is what occurred in recent years.
Mr. Valdati added that once the Town goes to bonding, he would
anticipate that this account would be brought back to a decent amount.
MRS. SMITH moved to approve the transfer of $2,934.25 from 01-01-1990.40
Contingency to 01-07-8540.40 Downstream Drainage, as requested by the
Comptroller.
Seconded by Mr. Fanuele
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Fanuele requested that future requests for transfer provide the
Board with the reason that the transfer is needed.
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Mrs. Visconti explained that the Town has the option of having
a Deferred Compensation Plan and at a previous work shop the Town
Board had three presentations from three indivdual firms offering
the plan for Town Enployees. The firm designated will interview the
employees to explain the plan, which is optional, similar to the IRA,
a savings plan to supplement Social Security during retirement years.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to designate the Hill Agency as the Deferred
Compensation Firm for the Town`'of Wappinger.
Seconded by Mr. Valdati
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes Mr. Incoronato---Nay Mr. Fanuele --- Nay
Motion Carried
During the discussion prior to the vote, Mr. Fanuele suggested that
they designate two firms, Hill Agency and Copeland to talk to the
employees and let them make up their mind if and when they decide to
opt for the plan. Mr. Incoronato concurred, however, it was the
opinion of the remaining Board Members that it was part of their
responsibility to decide what would be for the best interest of all
and they chose to approve of one firm.
Authorization for John DeCarlo, Deputy Highway Superintendent to
re-enter the bargaining unit at the correct salary was the next
item placed before the Board.
At the present time Mr. DeCarlo is the Deputy, however, once there
we have an elected Superintendent, it is quite possible that Mr. DeCarlo
would be out of a job, and he cannot afford that at this state of his
life. In view of the many years he has served the Town on the Highway
Department, Mrs. Smith felt he should be given some consideration and
he would be secure by going back into the bargaining unit as part of
the CSEA contract with the Highway Employees. The Board has met with
union representatives, the Highway Superintendent and all agree that
Mr. DeCarlo should go back into the unit at his regular title and
salary.
MRS. VISCONTI moved to authorize John DeCarlo to re-enter the
bargaining unit at regular title and regular salary with the
Town of Wappinger Highway Department, effective February 19, 1990.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
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Superintendent Graham Foster requested that a formal letter be
forwarded to John thanking him for his help when Ken was sick and
assisting him when he was appointed to the job.
Unfinished Business ---
In the matter of the status of the proposed Zoning Amendments to the
Ordinance, Mrs. Smith stated that the Attorney to the Town has ruled
that these Amendments addressed at a Special Town Board Meeting of
December 14, 1989, have not passed. In support of his opinion, he
has provided the Board Members with a Confidential Memo. They have
had this correspondence for sufficient time to review it and in line
with this opinion, Mrs. Smith set a work shop for March 1, 1990 to
discuss procedures necessary to adopt an acceptable Ordinance.
Mr. Incoronato's concern, now that they have had a legal opinion that
the proposed Ordinance did not pass, they should do something in the
intermim while they are compiling another one and to him the answer was
simple, they should implement a six month moratorium and he went into
a brief discussion why he felt this so necessary which ended when Mrs.
Smith declared that this was not the time to discuss it, wait until
the work shop convenes on March 1, 1990.
The next item reference a proposed Agreement between the Town and
Wes Nolan, relating to a sewer hookup in the Wildwood Sewer District
which required authorization for the Supervisor to sign. This action
was finalized late in 1989, however, it appears that an Agreement was
never prepared.
Attorney Roberts had received the correspondence, and having reviewed
same, required the opportunity to discuss the terms of the Agreement
with Mr. Nolan's Attorney and report to the Town Board.
MRS. SMITH moved to direct the Attorney to the Town to proceed, as
requested, in the matter of an Agreement between the Town of Wappinger
and Wes Nolan.
Seconded by Mrs. Visconti
Motion Unanimously Carried
A report was received from the Dutchess County Health Department
regarding the water samples from ten residences in the areaof the
Fairchild Semiconductor property for testing.
MR. FANUELE moved to accept the report and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Paggi noted that there would be a follow-up on this for the
March meeting from Camo and from his office.
On a related subject, Mr. Incoronato said there could possibly be a
similar condition at the Castle Point Landfill and he had previously
suggested that they should have monitoring wells to determine what
the effluent is from the landfill and what the effects are on the
neighboring community. The Town had applied for funds under the
Community Development Block Grant, he knew, but he did not know what
had materialized. Mrs. Smith said it was denied and deemed not
acceptable for the grant. At this time, Mr. Paggi said he was not
aware of any available funding for such an area as this, however he
could resubmit for C.D. monies.
MR. INCORONATO moved to authorize the Engineer to do a study at the
Castle Point Landfill Site.
Seconded by Mrs. Smith
Motion Unanimously Carried
New Business ---
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Mr. Valdati had received a letter from the Village of Wappingers
Falls indicating that there is a backup of water behind the Junior
High School which appears to be coming from the holding pond west of
the Town Hall. It could be that there is a blocked culvert pipe that
runs under Middlebush Road and the Village Trustee requested that the
County Department of Public Works be advised of the condition and
put it on their work schedule for investigation. Mr. Paggi remarked
that the condition could have been caused by a number of things; Mr.
Valdati agreed and added that it could have to do with the work done
by the Board of Education which as Mr. Paggi said, aggravated the
situation. It was agreed that the County Public Works Department be
notified and they will report their findings following inspection.
The Board received correspondence that a resident of the Town had
their water meter disconnected and although they were apprised of
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this, it did not persuade them to reconnect it. He questioned how
they have been billed during this time when the meter has not been
operating. He was told to have the Water and Sewer Billing Clerk
research this, and if they haven't been paying, this can be rectified
by sending an estimated bill and as a last resort it can be levied on
their next tax bill.
Mr. Incoronato directed his next item to County Legislator Gordon
Hirt regarding the mandatory collection and disposition of recyclables
proposed by County Legislators and it seems there are three items of
concern ---the Town will not share in the recyclable revenues that are
generated; there will be a tipping fee charged back to the Town for
recycling materials and the municipalities will be required to keep
data reflecting the amounts of the recycles collected in the municipality.
He asked Mr. Hirt for his support in opposing this legislation; Mr. Hirt
said the issue of recyclables was postponed last month and it will
probably be for another month; he noted that the Resource Recovery
Agency is anxious to have it approved in the March session because they
have an option to buy a piece of property that will be very useful and
reasonably centrally located but there are a lot of conditions in the
original resolution that many legislators are opposed to so he doesn't
think it is in its final step.
Mr. Incoronato continued, saying that he would like the County to provide
shredding equipment to take care of limbs and leaves. We have land for
compost but not the equipment to handle the limbs, brush, shrubs and
grass clippings. If this can be provided on a shared basis, supported
by the County, we'll go a long way in recycling natural resources and
providing us with some compost for the residents.
His final item was that the position of Receiver of Taxes is an elected
position unless the municipality has passed a resolution making it an
appointive position. The Town has an appointive Receiver of Taxes and
in his recollection this position was not made an appointive one. So
it would appear that the Town would have to have a Special Election in
November to come up with a person for that slot ----unless the Town Clerk
can come up with such a Resolution. The Town Clerk replied that indeed
she could and it was done at the time we went to a First Class Town
and she would provide him with it.
Mrs. Smith thanked the public for attending and hoped they would
continue doing so; she welcomed the students who were present and
invited them to speak to the County Legislator, Gordon Hirt, if
they needed any information.
There was no further business to come before the Board.
MR. INCORONATO moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Valdati
and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
aine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Reg. Mtg. 2/26/89
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