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1988-01-04 ReorgAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER RE -ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 4, 1988 I. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPOINTMENTS BY SUPERVISOR, For: Deputy Supervisor; Bookkeeper: Confidential Secretary TOWN CLERK, For: Deputy Town Clerks HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, For: Deputy Highway Superintendent IV. RESOLUTIONS 1. Appointment of Personnel to various Town Offices and Positions 2. Appointment of Comptroller 3. Appointment of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments 4. Establishing the Salaries of Certain Classified Civil Service Positions 5. Appointment of Personnel to Offices and Positions in Comptrollers Office 6. Setting Salary for Bookkeeper to the Supervisor 7. Appointment of Clerk to the Supervisor 8. Appointment of Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Town 9. Establishing Salaries of Certain Classified Civil Service Positions 10. Appointment of Assistant Clerk for the Assessor 11. Setting Salary for Part -Time Accounts Clerk to the Town Clerk 12. Appointment of Building Inspector as Classified Civil Service Position 13. Appointment of Zoning Administrator as Classified Civil Service Position 14. Appointmentof Clerk to the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments 15. Appointment of Clerk to the Building Inspector 16. Appointment of Clerk to the Zoning Administrator 17. Setting Salary for the Chief Court Clerk to the Town Justices 18. Setting Salary for Secretary to the Highway Superintendent 19. Establishing the pay scale for Employees of the Highway Dept. 20. Establishing the pay scale for Part -Time Clerical Employees 21. Setting salary for Part -Time Hydrant Inspector 22. Establishing the pay scale for Part -Time Vandalism Patrol Personnel 23. Designating Court Officers for the Town Justice Court 24. Authorizing issuance and payment for Paydays for 1988 25. Employing Legal Services for the Town 26. Employing Engineering Services for the Town 27. Appointing Maintenance Supervisor for the Recreation Commission 28. Designating Insurance Agent for Town 29. Establishing Amount of Undertakings to be furnished by Officers and Employees 30. Designating Time and Place for the holding of the Town Board Meetings 31. Designating Depositories for the Town Monies 32. Designating Official Newspaper for the Town 33. Establishing Petty Cash for Receiver of Taxes 34. Establishing Petty Cash for Town Clerk 35. Establishing Petty Cash for the Town Justices 36. Aughorizing the use of a Mechanical Check -Signing Device for the Supervisor 37. Authorizing and Empowering Supervisor to deposit and/or invest surplus and excess funds of the Town in Temporary Deposits and/or investments 38. Authorizing the submission of the Supervisor's Annual Financial Report to the State Comptroller 39. Appointing Dog Control. Officer/s and establishing remuneration Page 2. ,T/W Re -Organizational 1 Meeting - 1/4/88 V. APPOINTMENTS: Planning Board Member (Wm Parsons term expires 1/4/88) 7 Year Term Vacancy on Zoning Board of Appeals (G. Urciuoli) term expires 2/1/91 Vacancy on Conservation Advisory Council (H.semp) VI. DESIGNATIONS: Chairmen for: Planning Board: Zoning Board of Appeals: Recreation Commission VII. Grant permission for attendance at Association of Towns Meeting - February VIII. Appoint Representative and Alternate to Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns IX. Establish Schedule of Legal Paid Holidays for 1988 X. Establish Re -imbursement for Mileage XI. Appoint Board of Ethics XII. Recommend appointment of Civil Defense Director for Town of Wappinger XIII. Appoint Town Board Standing Committees ****** XIV. ADJOURNMENT Authorize Highway Superintendent to advertise for Bids for 3 Sanders 1 The Reorganizational Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger Was held on January 4, 1988, at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. Supervisor Paino opened the meeting at 7:30 P.M. Present: Irene Paino, Supervisor Vincent Farina, Councilman David Reis, Councilman Constance Smith, Councilwoman Robert Valdati, Councilman. Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk Others Present: Dennis Lasowski, Comptroller The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer for the Town of Wappinger and its residents. Appointments by Supervisor (Deputy Supervisor, Bookkeeper and Confidential Secretary). Mrs. Paino appointed David Reis as Deputy Supervisor, Joyce Benedetto as Bookkeeper and stated that she would not be appointing a Confidential Secretary. Appointments by Town Clerk: Mrs. Snowden appointed Gladys Ruit and Margaret Roe as Deputy Town Clerks. The Highway Superintendent appointed John DeCarlo as Deputy Highway Superintendent. On behalf of the Town Board, Councilman Valdati welcomed the newest member, Constance Smith, Councilwoman of the Fourth Ward, to her first official meeting. Resolutions --- TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, APPOINTING PERSONNEL TO VARIOUS TOWN OFFICES AND POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are appointed to the following offices and positions of employment with the Town of Wappinger to serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Town Board, for the year 1988: 2 NAME Bernard Reimer John DeCarlo Linda Berberich Linda Berberich OFFICE Recreational Coordinator Town Historian Deputy Supt. of Highways Secr. to Planning Board Secr. to Zoning Bd. Appeals AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries otherwise fixed for the above designated offices and positions shall be paid to the holders of such offices and positions, with the exception that no compensation shall be paid to the holder of the office of Deputy Town Superintendent of Highways, and, the Town Historian is to be paid on a semi-annual basis, every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 8th, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays An appointment for a Town Historian would be considered at a future meeting since Connie Smith has held this position for many years and would now be resigning in order to devote her time to her elected position of Councilwoman. TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, APPOINTING THE COMPTROLLER IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Dennis Lasowski be and he hereby is appointed to the Office of Comptroller in the Town of Wappinger, to serve in such capacity for a term ending on the 31st day of December 1989, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Comptroller be paid an annual salary of $30,000.00 payable every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Valdati Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, APPOINTING THE RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Cecile Hawksley be and she hereby is appointed to the Office of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in the Town of Wappinger, to serve in such capacity for a term ending on the 31st day of December, 1989, and 3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be paid an annual salary of $21,000.00, payable every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments be and she hereby is authorized to employ such clerical employees as may be necessary for the performance of her duties and to compensate such clerical employees up to the prevailing maximum hourly rate. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS IN THE TOWN The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the following names Town Officers and Employees be and the same hereby are fixed and established at the following rates: Supervisor $ 15,000.00 Deputy Supervisor 2,500.00 Superintendent of Highways 32,130.00 Town Justice 12,000.00 Town Justice 12,000.00 1 Councilman 6,000.00 1 Councilman 6,000.00 1 Councilwoman 6,000.00 1 Councilman 6,000.00 Town CLerk 27,500.00 Deputy Town Clerk 18,375.00 Deputy Town Clerk 13,052.00 Assessor 34,000.00 Recreational Coordinator 4,750.00 Secretary to Planning Board 7,250.00 Secretary to Zoning Board 7,250.00 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the persons holding the aforesaid positions shall be paid with 26 pay periods throughout the year 1988, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Supervisor Paino Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, APPOINTING PERSONNEL TO CERTAIN OFFICES AND POSITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby are appointed to the following offices and positions of employment with the Town of Wappinger to serve in such capacity throughout the year 1988: 4 NAME Melva Laffin Debra Brown AND BE IT FURTHER CLERK SALARY Clerk to the Comptroller $ 18,375.00 Water & Sewer Billing Clerk 15,375.00 RESOLVED, that the salaries fixed for the above designated offices and positions shall be paid to the holders of such offices and positions every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING THE SALARY FOR THE BOOKKEEPER TO THE SUPERVISOR The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Joyce Benedetto, Bookkeeper to the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $14,670.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Supervisor Paino Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A CLERK TO THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Arlene Jutt be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Clerk to the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for the Clerk to the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed at an annual rate of $12,500, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Countilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved its adoption: 5 RESOLVED, that Elaine H. Snowden be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Registrar of Vital Statistics to the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, for a term of four years commencing January 1st, 1988, and ending December 31st, 1991, pursuant to Section 4123, Public Health Law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Registrar of Vital Statistics to the Town of Wappinger shall receive no salary or compensation, however, she shall be entitled to receive for the performance of the duties of this respective office the fees fixed by applicable Statute. Seconded by: Councilman Valdati Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA,who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the following classified civil service position in the Town be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the following annual rate: Marlene Mills and it is Assessors Aide $ 14,000.00 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary of the person holding such position shall be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A CLERK TO THE ASSESSOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINAAwho moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Linda Liucci be and she hereby is appointed to serve as the Clerk to the Assessor of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for the position of Clerk to the Town of Wappinger Assessor be and the same hereby is fixed at an annual rate of $11,000.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 6 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING THE SALARY FOR THE PART-TIME ACCOUNTS CLERK TO THE TOWN CLERK The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Mary Scriver, Part-time Accounts Clerk to the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $5,250.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A BUILDING INSPECTOR AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF SAID CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE POSITION IN THE TOWN The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Thomas Classey be and he hereby is appointed to the Civil Service Position of Building Inspector for the Town of Wappinger, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for this classified Civil Service position in the Town be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the following annual rate of $27,300.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Mr. Reis noted that Mr. Classey came out No. 1 on the Civil Service Test for this position and commended him. MR. REIS moved to waive the probation period for Thomas Classey in his position of Building Inspector for the Town of Wappinger. Seconded by Mr. Farina Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Farina also commended Mr. Classey for his rating on the Civil Service test for Building Inspector. 7 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF SAID CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE POSITION IN THE TOWN The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Herbert J. Levenson be and he hereby is appointed to the Civil Service Position of Zoning Administrator for the Town fkime of Wappinger, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for this classified Civil Service position in the Town be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the following annual rate of $29,540.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, commencing on January 8, 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Mrs. Paino commended Mr. Levenson on his rating of No. 1 on the Civil Service test. MRS. PAINO moved to waive the probation period for Herbert Levenson in his position of Zoning Administrator for the Town of Wappinger, and also waive the residency requirements for this position. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A CLERK TO THE RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS IN THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Patricia Maupin be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Clerk to the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Clerk to the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments in the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $11,000.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 8 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, APPOINTING A CLERK TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Andrea Benedetto be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Clerk to the Building Inspector of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Clerk to the Building Inspector of the Town of Wappinger, be and same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $11,550.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A CLERK TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN Reis, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Jean Francese be and she hereby is appointed to serve as Clerk to the Zoning Administrator of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the Clerk to the Zoning Administrator of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $11,550.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING THE SALARY FOR THE CHIEF COURT CLERK TO THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER TOWN JUSTICES The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Gloria Morse, Chief Court Clerk to the Town Justices of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same is hereby fixed and established at the annual rate of $18,500.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Valdati Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 9 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING SALARY FOR SECRETARY TO THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN SMITH, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Frances Frisina, Secretary to the Highway Superintendent of the Town of Wappinger, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate of $16,615.00 to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays MRS. PAINO moved to table the Resolution Establishing the pay scale for Employees of the Highway Department. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE FOR PART-TIME CLERICAL EMPLOYEES ENGAGED TO SERVE THE TOWN BOARD AND ITS OFFICERS, OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the pay scale for all presently employed part- time Clerical employees engaged to perform services for the Town Board of this Town and/or its Officers, Officials and Agencies, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at a minimum hourly rate of $4.00 to a maximum hourly rate of $6.00 per hour, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the part-time hourly rate for any subsequent part-time Clerical employee engaged by any Official or Agency Department Head shall be established at the minimum hourly rate, or, if otherwise fixed and established, shall be subject to the approval of the Town Board, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all such part-time Clerical employees engaged on a hourly basis shall be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with the first payday to be on Friday, January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 10 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK SETTING SALARY FOR PART TIME HYDRANT INSPECTOR The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the hourly rate for Robert Cacio, Part Time Hydrant Inspector, under the supervision of the Highway Department, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at $5.25 per hour, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE FOR PART TIME VANDALISM PATROL PERSONNEL The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the pay scale for part-time Town of Wappinger Vandalism Patrol Personnel engaged to perform certain services for the protection of Town Parks, various other Town properties and performance of other such duties as may be assigned by the Town Board of the Town, be and the same hereby is fixed and established at a maximum hourly rate of $9.00 per hour, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that all of such part-time Town of Wappinger Vandalism Patrol Personnel engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING COURT OFFICERS FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER JUSTICE COURT The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that all individuals hereinafter designated by the Town Board as Court Officers as such title is defined by the Uniform Justice Court Act have all those powers accorded to Court Officers by Law during such time they are actually serving in such capacity, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Justices of the Town shall designate and schedule the days and evenings such individuals shall serve as Court Officers, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one Court Officer be designated for each session of Court unless the Town Justices determine that more than one be designated for any one session, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Court Officers shall be 11 compensated at the hourly rate of $5.25 for time actually served, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Armed Court Officers shall be compensated at the hourly rate of $9.00 for time actually served at sessions of Court where their services are required, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Justices shall submit to the Town Comptroller on a weekly basis the names and hours served, and that the Town Comptroller be empowered to issue remuneration consistant with the foregoing from funds appropriated for Justice Court, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals be designated as Court Officers for the year 1988: Howard Webster Arthur Eichler Delbert Wilson Albert Berberich Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT FOR PAYDAYS OF 1988 The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the salaries of all persons holding either full time or part time positions as otherwise fixed for these designated positions shall be paid to the holders of such offices and positions payable every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be on January 8, 1988, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Comptroller of the Town of Wappinger be authorized to issue and pay the holders of these designated positions on such designated paydays of the year 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK EMPLOYING LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE TOWN The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Thomas F. Wood, Esq. be and he hereby is employed and retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, its officers and agencies, such legal advice and services as may be required and he shall receive compensation therefor in accordance with a proposal to this Board. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 12 TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK EMPLOYING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TOWN The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Paggi & Martin, Consulting Engineers, be and they hereby are employed and retained for the purpose of furnishing to the Town Board, its officers and agencies, such engineering advice and services as may be required and they shall receive compensation therefor in accordance with a proposal submitted to this Board. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK APPOINTING A MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER RECREATION COMMISSION The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that John Vorndran be and he hereby is appointed to serve as the Maintenance Supervisor for the Recreation Commission of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary for the Maintenance Supervisor for the Recreation Commission be and the same hereby is fixed and established at an annual rate of $15,900.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year 1988, with 26 pay periods during such year, with the first payday to be January 8, 1988. Seconded by: Councilwoman Smith Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays MRS. PAINO moved to table the Resolution Designating the Insurance Agent for the Town. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF UNDERTAKINGS TO BE FURNISHED BY THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that all of the official bonds and undertakings by the officers, clerks or employees of the Town of Wappinger may be in the form of a blanket undertaking from any duly authorized crporate surety and said undertaking shall indemnify the Town of Wappinger against the loss of the type more particularly set forth 13 in Article 2, Section 11 of the Public Officers Law. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HOLDING OF TOWN BOARD MEETINGS The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Regular Bimonthly Meetings of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger shall be held at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, in the evenings of the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, or at such other place or places within the Town of Wappinger as the Town Board shall from time to time designate. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER MONIES The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Marine Midland National Bank of Southeastern New York, the Dutchess Bank and Trust Company, the Bank of New York, the Chase Manhattan Bank, the Norstar Bank, and the Fishkill National Bank, each being a banking institution maintaining banking rooms and offices in Dutchess County, New York, be and they each hereby are severally designated as depositories of the monies of this Town, and be it further - RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is directed to give notice of such designation to each of said banking institutions. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Southern Dutchess News, a newspaper regularly published in the Ton of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York and having a general circulation in this Town, and being a newspaper entered as second class mail matter, be and the same hereby is designated as the official paper of this Town, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Poughkeepsie Journal, the Evening News and the Hornet, newspapers published in the County of Dutchess and having general circulation therein, be and they hereby are designated as additional newspapers for the publication of Town 14 notices, subject to the limitations of Section 64, Subdivision 11 of the Town Law of the State of New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and directed to give notice of such designation to the publishers of such newspaper. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE RECEIVER OF TAXES The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that a petty cash account not to exceed the sum of $200.00 and the same hereby is established for the Receiver of Taxes, and it is further RESOLVED, that payments from said petty cash account be made and the Supervisor of this Town be reimbursed for advances made to such account in accordance with the provision of Section 64, Subdivision la of the Town Law of the State of New York. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE TOWN CLERK The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FARINA who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger has numerous requests for the expenditure of small amounts of cash for postage, supplies and miscellaneous items, for various departments of the Town of Wappinger, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to establish a petty cash fund in the sum of $150.00 for the use of said Town Clerk. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND FOR JUSTICE COURT The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VALDATI who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Justice Court has had an increase in its work load and has the need of having to make change on a daily basis, 15 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Justice Court is hereby authorized and directed to establish a petty cash fund in the sum of $100.00 for the use of said Justice Court. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A MECHANICAL CHECK -SIGNING DEVICE FOR THE SIGNING OF CHECKS WITH A FACSIMILE SIGNATURE OF THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that voucher -order checks of the Town of Wappinger may be signed with a facsimile signature of the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger as reproduced by a mechanical check -signing device or machine provided that the safeguards specified by the manufacturer and inherent in the operations of such device are properly observed, and it is further, RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with all banking institutions which are depositaries of the monies and funds of the Town of Wappinger, for the purpose of indicating authority for the use of such facsimile signature, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and is hereby authorized and empowered to take all steps which may be necessary and proper to acquire a mechanical checksigning device for use in conformity with this resolution. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK RELATIVE TO TEMPORARY DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT OF TOWN FUNDS The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, It has come to the attention of this Town Board of the the Town of Wappinger that there are now or may be in the future, funds and monies, except proceeds of loans and monies the investment of which is otherwise provided by law, belonging to the Town which are or which may be in excess of the amount required for immediate expenditure to pay current expenses and obligations, and WHEREAS, It is or it may be to the advantage of the Town to deposit and/or invest all or part of such funds in special time deposit accounts, or in certificates of deposit issued by, banks or trust companies located and authorized to do business in this State, short term obligations of the United States of America and/or the State of New York, and WHEREAS, it appears that the Temporary Deposit and/or investment of such excess and surplus funds may be beneficial and profitable to the Town of Wappinger, 16 NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the duly elected, qualified and acting Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger be and she hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to deposit and/or invest such surplus and excess funds of the Town in the aforesaid manner pursuant to Section 11 of the Federal Municipal Law of the State of New York, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that such Temporary Deposits and/or investments shall be secured, registered or held, as the case may be in the manner prescribed by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid Supervisor of this Town be and he hereby is authorized, empowered and directed to take all steps necessary from time to time to carry out and implement this resolution. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE SUPERVISOR'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE STATE COMPTROLLER The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law required that the Supervisor of each Town prepare and file with the Town Clerk within 30 days after the expiration of each fiscal year, an annual financial report accounting for all monies received and disbursed by him, together with the certificates or certificate of the bank or trust company where Town monies are deposited, showing the amount of such monies on deposit with said bank or trust company and cause a certified copy of such report to be published in the official newspaper. WHEREAS, in lieu of preparing the report required by Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of Town Law, the Town Board may determine, by resolution, that the Supervisor shall submit to the Town Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law and the Town Clerk shall cause a summary of such report to be published within 10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved by the State Comptroller in the official newspaper, NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that in lieu of preparing the report required by Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law, the Supervisor shall submit to the Town Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law and that the Town Clerk shall cause a summary of such report to be published within 10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved by the State Comptroller in the official newspaper. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays MR. REIS moved to appoint George Wells as Dog Control Officer at a salary of $5.25 per call plus mileage and further moved that Mr. Wells submit a monthly report of calls and miles traveled to the Town Board for the purpose of remuneration, etc. Seconded by Mrs. Smith Motion Unanimously Carried 17 Appointments --- The term of William Parsons as a member of the Planning Board expires this day; a recommendation was received from this Board that Mr. Parsons be reappointed to another term. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that William Parsons be and he hereby is reappointed as a member of the Town of Wappinger Planning Board to fill the vacancy which has occurred due to the expiration of his term, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said William Parsons is reappointed as a member of the Town of Wappinger Planning Board for a term which shall expire January 4, 1995. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays At this point, Mr. Valdati wished to discuss the preparation of the Agenda for future Town Board meetings, since he felt the Board was reorganizing procedures for the year. He recommended that the Agendas be prepared and mailed out on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled meeting in order to give the members ample time to study the material and contact other sources for information they may need. Mrs. Paino requested an opinion from the Town Clerk as this task is performed by her and she concurred with Mr. Valdati and had no problem with this change. MR. VALDATI moved that the Town Board Agendas be promulgated the Tuesday prior to the Town Board Meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Smith Motion Unanimously Carried The term of George Urciuoli, Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals will expire on February 1st, 1991 and Mr. Urciuoli has indicated to the Board that he will no longer be able to continue as a member of this Board due to the responsibilities and commitments of his own business. Mrs. Paino requested the Town Clerk to forward a letter of thanks to Mr. Urciuoli for his services to the Town as a Member and Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals. 18 The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN REIS who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that James Tompkins, be and he hereby is appointed as a member of the Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the vacancy which has occurred due to the resignation of George Urciuoli, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said James Tompkins is hereby appointed to the said Zoning Board of Appeals for a term which shall expire February 1, 1991. Seconded by: Supervisor Paino Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Councilman Valdati---Abstain Mr. Valdati stated prior to the vote on this resolution that he would like the appointment to be tabled to the next regular meeting in order to be given the opportunity to be provided with a resume on Mr. Tompkins and be knowledgable of his background and suitability for this position. It was his understanding that appointments would be made only after the members were acquainted with the individual being considered for a specific position. Mrs. Paino, on the other hand, felt that the Town Board had ample time to have this knowledge as they knew previously what appointments would be made at the Reorganizational Meeting. Although Mrs. Smith voted for this appointment, she noted that she did so only because she knew the individual and his qualifications, however, she did agree with Mr. Valdati's statements. A vacancy also existed on the Conservation Advisory Council due to Mr. Semp's resignation. MR. REIS moved to table action on this appointment. Seconded by Mr. Farina Motion Unanimously Carried MR. REIS moved to appoint Edward Hawksley as Chairman of the Planning Board for 1988. Seconded by Mrs. Paino Motion Unanimously Carried Correspondence was received from George Urciuoli, former Member and Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals recommending that James Brooker be appointed Chairman of this Board. 19 Mr. Valdati stated that he had not received this correspondence. MRS. PAINO moved to appoint James Brooker as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for 1988. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes Mrs. Smith ---Nay Mr. Valdati---Nay Motion Carried MR. FARINA moved to appoint Ralph Holt as Chairman of the Recreation 111110 Commission for 1988. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that Richard Cirulli, be and he is hereby reappointed as a member of the Town of Wappinger Board of Architectural Review to fill the vacancy which has occurred due to the expiration of his term, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said Richard Cirulli has been appointed to the said Board of Architectural Review for a term which shall expire January 20, 1993. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays MRS. PAINO moved to appoint Richard Cirulli .as Chairman of the Town of Wappinger Board of Architectural Review for 1988. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried The following letter of resignation was received from Constance Smith: January 4, 1988 Dear Supervisor Irene Paino and Town Board Members: Now that I am a Councilperson for the Town of Wappinger, I must resign my position on the Architectural Review Board. I want to thank the Town Board for the opportunity to serve on the Board. I found Mr. Richard Cirulli, the Chairperson, very pleasant to work with. My appointment was for a four (4) year term. I have served one (1) year, leaving a three (3) year appointment to be filled. Mr. Cirulli's appointment was for one (1) year and has expired. I would like to recommend that he be reappointed to fill the three (3) year position, and asked to serve as Chairperson again. He is dedicated, well qualified and has proven his sincere interest in the Town of Wappinger. Very truly yours, s/ Connie 20 MRS. PAINO moved to accept Mrs. Smith's resignation as a member of the Board of Architectural Review and thank her for her input on that Board. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried Mrs. Paino mentioned the fact that although the Town is losing "Connie" as a member of that Board, they were gaining her as a member of the Town Board. The Town Clerk was requested to send a letter of thanks to "Connie". MRS. PAINO moved to table action on appointing a member to the Board of Architectural Review to replace Mrs. Smith. Seconded by Mr. Farina Motion Unanimously Carried Association of Towns MR. FARINA moved to grant permission to Elected Officials, Department Heads, Board Chairman and New Board Members to attend one major seminar a year. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried MRS. PAINO moved to appoint Councilman Farina as the Representative of the Town of Wappinger at the Annual Association of Towns Meeting, and Councilwoman Smith as the Alternate. Seconded by Mr. Reis Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes Mr. Farina ---Abstain Mrs. Smith ---Abstain MRS. PAINO moved to approve the following Holiday Schedule: HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR PAID HOLIDAYS FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER FOR 1988 Martin Luther King Day (obs.) Jan. 18th Monday Washington's Birthday (obs.) Feb. 15th Monday Good Friday April 1st Friday Memorial Day May 30th Monday Friday before July 4th July 1st Friday (Floating Holiday) Independence Day July 4th Monday Labor Day Sept. 5th Monday Columbus Day (obs.) Oct. 10th Monday General Election Day Nov. 8th Tuesday Veteran's Day Nov. llth Friday Thanksgiving Day Nov. 24th Thursday Friday after Thanksgiving Nov. 25th Friday Christmas Day (obs.) Dec. 26th Monday Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 21 MR. FARINA moved that the mileage reimbursement for Town Business be set at $.22.5 per mile, per I.R.S. regulations. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried The next matter was to appoint a Board of Ethics and Mrs. Paino requested the Board Members to offer their appointment to this Board. Mrs. Paino offered the name of Janet Patterson 8 Baldwin Drive The other Members of the Board preferred to table their appointment until the next meeting. MRS. PAINO moved that Fedeli Galioto be recommended to Dutchess County Civil Defense for appointment to the position of Civil Defense Director for the Town of Wappinger for 1988. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried The Supervisor submitted the following appointments of Town Board Standing Committees for 1988/1989. All five Town Board Members (Irene Paino, Vincent Farina, David Reis, Constance Smith and Robert Valdati) belong to each standing committee. The committees and their respective chairman are listed below. It is the responsibility of the chairman to make committee reports. Budget & Finance Vincent Farina Building & Housing David Reis Drainage Robert Valdati Elections David Reis Highway Robert Valdati Library Robert Valdati Ordinances Vincent Farina Personnel Constance Smith Recreation David Reis Landfill Constance Smith Water & Sewer Farina/Reis Mrs. Paino explained that Councilwoman Smith was appointed Chairman to the Committees formerly chaired by the Fourth Ward Councilwoman. The only problem this presented was that the Town Board Liason for the Dutchess County Airport Advisory Committee and the Dutchess County Dial -A -Ride was also chaired by that person, however, in this case Mrs. Smith works for Dutchess County and Mrs. Paino felt there might be a conflict of interest. These appointments were tabled and referred to the Attorneys to the Town and County for their legal opinion. 22 The Highway Superintendent had requested to be authorized to advertise for bids for three sanders, however, due to illness he was not present and this matter required further discussion with both him and the Comptroller. Mrs. Paino congratulated Councilwoman Smith, representing Ward 4 upon the completion of her first meeting and offered her assistance whenever it was needed. There was no other business to come before the Board. MRS. PAINO moved to close the meeting, seconded by Mr. Reis and unanimously carried. The meeting closed at 8:50 P.M. REorg. Mtg. 1/4/88 'D.,(a,,s,_ Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk