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1987-12-07 RGMAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER BIMONTHLY MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1967 li 1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER 1! 2. ROLL CALL II 1 PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG 3. ACCEPT MINUTES Nov. 16, 1967 Reg.- Special Nov. 19, 1967 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Receiver of Taxes Sup/Compt. 5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS a. Hughsonville Fire Dist., A. Waddle, Sect'y, re: questions regarding the Marcy Line Grant. j b. N.Y.S. Dept. Trans. regional Ping. & Dev. Director re: re -designation of Greenfly Swamp. c. Reynold Maharaj - Application for Hawking & Pe ling Lic. d. J. Paggi, Eng. to Twn., re: (1) Bids for Edgehill -Hilltop drainage - Sect. 2: (2) Ceramic Tile Concepts (request to be allowed use of Wells) e. E. Hawksley, Ping. Bd. Ch. re: T/Bd make formal request to D. Co. Dept. of Ping. for services of P/T Planner f. N.Y.S. Office of Mental Retardation & Development Disabilities re: Notice of Hearing concerning establishment of DCARC facility at 38 Kent Rd. g. N.Y. Water Pollution Control Assoc., Inc., re: Petitioning Gov. j Cuomo to increase the Operations & Maintenance Reimbursement h. T/Clerk received service of Notice of Petition in the matter of Cranberry Hills Associate vs T/W et al & Wappingers Sewer Imp. Area i. Supervisor - Set Dates for: Year End Meeting and Re -Organizational meeting - Consider cancelling second regular monthly meeting ofDec. 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7.. RESOLUTIONS a. Request from K. Croshier, H. Supt. for Transfer of $20,000.00 from 02-01-5110.4 to 02-01-5142.4 b. Adjustment of Highway employee wage to settle a filed grievance c. Introduce L.L. re: Add'l "STOP" signs in Kent Rd. area d. Ambulance Dist 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. M & 0 Sludge Bid b. Planning Bd. approval for charging fee for Transcription of minutes 9. NEW BU S INE S S 10. ADJOURNMENT 317 The Regular Bimonthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on December 7, 1987 at the Town Hall, Middlebush Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. Supervisor Paino opened the meeting at 8:50 P.M. Present: Irene Paino, Supervisor Vincent Farina, Councilman David Reis, Councilman Robert Valdati, Councilman June Visconti, Councilwoman Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk Others Present: Thomas Wood, Attorney Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., Engineer The Supervisor asked the audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a moment of silent prayer for the Town of Wappinger and its residents. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 16, 1987 and a Special Meeting of November 19, 1987, having previously been forwarded to all Board Members, were placed before them for their consideration. MR. VALDATI moved that the above stated Minutes be and they are hereby approved, as submitted by the Town Clerk. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Motion Unanimously Carried Reports were received from the Receiver of Taxes for October and November, Town Justices, Supervisor/Comptroller and Hydrant Report for the month of November. MR. REIS moved to accept the reports and place them on file. Seconded by Mr. Farina Motion Unanimously Carried Oille Petitions & Communications --- Correspondence was received from Arthur Waddle, Secretary of the Hughsonville Fire District on questions regarding the Marcy Line Grant. Mrs. Paino noted that a letter has been forwarded to the Hughsonville Fire District and other non profit organizations indicating that a meeting has been scheduled for Thursday night, December 17, 1987 at 7:30 P.M., with a representative from the New York Power Authority, Jim Steets, for the purpose of setting up the Citizen Advisory Panel 318 (CAP). MRS. PAINO moved to receive this correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried Mrs. Visconti suggested that a list of the organizations who have applied for the PASNY funding, be provided for the record. The following list was received from the Supervisor's Office: 1) Wappinger United Football Club, Frank Masci, President 2) Wappinger United Football Club, Carl Laguzzi, Field Director 3) Wappinger Falls Little League, Terry Fisher, President 4) Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission, Ralph Holt, Chairman 5) Chelsea Fire District, James Tompkins, Chairman 6) Hughsonville Fire District, Art Waddle, District Secretary 7) New Hackensack Fire District, Dennis Wolfe, Fire Prevention Chairman 8) Sloper-Willen Ambulance, Dr.Joseph J. Schwerman 9) Village Wappingers Falls Lake Committee, Rudy Breglia, Chairman 10) Oak Grove Grange, Henry Olson, Master, Edith Semp, Secretary 11) Parents in Need of Support, Thomas Connelly, Coordinator Wappinger Central School District 12) County Players, Inc. Joseph Cassidy, President 13) Community Services Program, M. T. O'Leary, Executive Director These requests were made as of December 9, 1987. Mrs. Paino pointed out that it is not the purview of the Town Board to accept or reject any applications; such action will be under the jurisdiction of the Board set up by PASNY. A letter was received from the Regional Planning and Development Director of the New York State Department of Transportation regarding the redesignation of Green Fly Swamp. MR. REIS moved to receive this correspondence and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Farina Motion Unanimously Carried An application for a Peddler's License was received from Reynold Maharaj, to sell paintings throughout the Town. MR. VALDATI moved to approve a Peddler's License for Reynold Maharaj subject to his compliance with all requirements of the Town Peddlers Ordinance. Seconded by Mrs. Visconti Roll Call Vote: 3 ayes, Mr. Farina ---Abstain, Mr. Reis ---Abstain MOtion Carried Two bids were received for the Edgehill -Hilltop Drainage Project, Section "C" as follows: Sun Up Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $22,028.00 and Pentecast Contracting Corp. in the amount of $68,064.00. 319 The Engineer reported that both bids were examined and found to be in order. The higher bid is substantially over their preliminary estimate and the lower bid is 15% - 20% under their original estimate. He recommended that the bid be awarded to Sun Up Enterprises, as low bidder. MRS. PAINO moved to award the bid for the Edgehill -Hilltop Drainage Project to Sun Up Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $22,028.00, as recommended by the Engineer. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried MR. FARINA moved to authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract with Sun Up Enterprises, Inc. for the Edgehill -Hilltop Drainage Project. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried At the last meeting, the Engineer requested a work shop meeting to discuss a request for water service for two lots owned by James Erenzo, Ceramic Tile Concepts, Inc. at the intersection of Montfort Road and Myers Corners Road. The work shop discussion was held last week and a report from the Engineer indicates that it is his opinion that the intent of the original district (CWWIA) was to exclude this particular parcel. The Attorney confirmed this fact and informed the Board that he had received the following Letter of Indemnification from the owners: Ceramic Tile Concepts, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, as Releasor, in consideration of the sum of One (1) Dollar and other good and valuable consideration received from the Town of Wappinger as Releasee, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, releases and discharges the Town of Wappinger, the Releasee, Releasee's successors and assigns from all actions, causes of action, suits, or sums of money arising from any taxes which may have been paid as benefit assessments on premises bearing tax map designation number 6358-01-173610. The undersigned further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Wappinger, its successors and/or assigns from any such taxes which may have been paid as benefit assessments for the said premises by the undersigned or the prior owner of the said premises. Dated: December 4, 1987 s/ Vincent J. Erenzo, Pres. Ceramic Tile Concepts, Inc. Notarized: December 4, 1987 320 The Attorney noted that there has been no change in the boundaries of Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area. What has occurred is that the Engineer has submitted his interpretation that this property was never intended to be included in CWWIA. MRS. PAINO moved that the Town Board concurs with the Engineer's findings in that Parcel #6358-01-173610 (97) was never meant to be included in Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area; the Town Board accepts the Letter of Indemnification transmitted from Vincent Erenzo of Ceramic Tile Concepts, Inc. and Mr. Erenzo be notified of these actions taken by the Town Board. Seconded by Mr. Farina Motion Unanimously Carried It was requested that Assessor Thomas Logan be copied on the letter directed to Mr. Erenzo. A Memo was received from Mr. Hawksley, Chairman of the Planning Board regarding the Town making a formal request to the Dutchess County Planning Department for a part time planner to assist the Planning Board. Mr. Hawksley was present and explained that this past year the Planning Board did have the services of a private planning consultant but the services will terminate at the end of this year.. Presently Dutchess County lacks resources at this time. If the Town were to formally request this service, Dutchess County Planning will try to develop interest in other Towns and then provide a professional planner. MRS. PAINO moved to forward a letter to the Dutchess County Planning Department indicating that the Town would be interested in contracting with them for the services of a planner on a one day - per week basis, to assist the Town Planning Board. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried A Notice of Hearing was received from the State of New York Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities concerning the establishment of a DCARC facility at 38 Kent Road. The Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, 1987 at 1:00 P.M. at the Town Hall. This "Commissioner's"Hearing is the final step for the approval or disapproval of a DCARC facility at 38 Kent Road and has been requested 321 by Linda Smith, Executive Director of the DCARC, as a result of the Town's disapproval of the site and DCARC's subsequent rejection of alternate sites provided by a Citizens Committee of that area. MRS. PAINO moved to authorize the Attorney to the Town to represent the Town of Wappinger at this hearing, on its objection to a DCARC facility at 38 Kent Road. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried A letter was received from the New York State Water Pollution Control Association, Inc., requesting the Town, as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, to petition the Governor to increase next year's budget to the full operation and maintenance reimbursement rate of 33% for operation and maintenance of the plants. Mrs. Paino noted that this request was usually received each year urging municipalities that have sewer treatment plants to request an increase in the hopes that the rate will not be drastically reduced or even deleted. MRS. PAINO moved to forward a letter to Governor Mario Cuomo requesting that the 1988-1989 state budget reflect a reimbursement rate of 33% for the operation and maintenance of our Wastewater Treatment Plants. Seconded by Mr. Farina Motion Unanimously Carried The Town Clerk was served with a Notice of Petition in the Matter of Cranberry Hills Associate vs the Town of Wappinger regarding a reduction in benefit assessment units. MRS. PAINO moved to refer this Notice of Petition to the Attorney to the Town to answer and defend on behalf of the Town of Wappinger. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried The next item on the Agenda for the Board's consideration was to schedule a date for the Year End Meeting and the Reorganizational Meeting. 322 MRS. PAINO moved to set the Year End Meeting for December 30, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of approving transfers and encumbered bills submitted by various department heads. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried MRS. PAINO moved to set the Reorganizational Meeting for January 4, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried MRS. PAINO moved to cancel the second regular meeting of the Town Board in December, 1987, due to the Christmas Holiday. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried The following Memo was addressed to the Town Board from the Recreation Commission regarding the Schlathaus Fund. December 7, 1987 At the request of John Vorndran, resident at Schlathaus Park, the Chairman of the Recreation Commission inspected the floor of the kitchen and porch area at the house and found it to be in deplorable condition. It is therefore requested that the Town Board approve an expenditure of not more than $1,070.00 from the Schlathaus Fund to cover the repair of the floor and floor covering. s/ Ralph J. Holt, Chairman MR. REIS moved to approve an expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1,070.00 from the Schlathaus Fund to cover the cost of repairing the floor and installing new floor covering. Seconded by Mr. Farina Motion Unanimously Carried Committee Reports --- The following report was received from Charles Cortellino, Chairman of the Town CATV Committee: 3, Dec. 1987 Subject: Report on Rate Deregulation Early this year a letter was sent to Congressman Fish indicating displeasure with the removal of cable tv rate approval by local municipalities. Late in NOvember responses were received. The first from the FCC did not address the issues but only was a summary of their position. Their idea of competition is like 323 comparing a Jugo to a Ferrari. As long as 50% of the community can receive 3 stations with a 30 foot antenna, and even though the pictures may be snowy, the FCC position is that "effective" competition exists. The second communication was from Representative Edward J. Markey who was a cosponsor of the 1984 Act. It did not add any more information except for stating that the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance will be starting hearings to review the effects of deregulation. The Town TV Committee will meet Monday, Dec. 14, 1987, at 7:00 P.M., at the Town Hall, to discuss the further action to be taken. The other item on the agenda is town -wide coverage by cable TV. At a public hearing in the Town of Beekman, U. S. Cablevision in bidding for a franchise, promised full townwide coverage. Here, in Wappinger, we do not have full coverage. In addition to the committee, Ms. Eileen Martin of U. S. Cablevision, and Mr. Vincent Farina, of the Town Board, will be there. Mr. Valdati had no reports for this meeting. Mr. Reis spoke on the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held Sunday evening at Schlathaus Park. It was a very successful event with more residents present than last year. The Recreation Commission made arrangements to have a new tree planted at the park and the lights went on as planned. MR. REIS moved to send a letter of thanks to the Chairman, Ralph Holt and the Recreation Commission Members for a job well done. Seconded by Mrs. Paino Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Farina, Budget and Finance, wished to discuss the rent at Schlathaus Park. It had been the intention of the Board to review this matter annually and based on real estate figures in Dutchess County he felt the rent should be raised by 10%. Mrs. Paino asked that he review this increase with the Attorney and contact some real estate agents for comparisons; it can then be discussed with the Town Board for their consideration. Mrs. Visconti had no reports for this meeting. Resolutions --- A request was received from the Highway Superintendent to transfer $20,000 from Account #02-01-5110.4 to Account #02-01--51-2.4 to enable him to buy sand, salt and liquid calcium this winter. MR. FARINA moved to approve the transfer of $20,000 as requested by the Highway Superintendent. Seconded by Mr. Valdati Motion Unanimously Carried 324 The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, a Grievance was filed with respect to the promotion of an employee in the Highway Department alleging technical violations of the posting requirements, and WHEREAS, the Town Board in work session discussed the matter with the Town Attorney and the representative of CSEA, and WHEREAS, the hourly difference between the two employees is less than thirteen cents ($.13) per hour, and WHEREAS, it is more equitable to promote the lesser employee to the higher level to resolve this Grievance, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that laborer Sylvestri of the Highway Department be and hereby is promoted to the same title and position as that of Meo Churchill of the Highway Department, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Comptroller is authorized to make the appropriate salary adjustments so that both employees will be paid at the same rate of pay and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the adjustment for Mr. Sylvestri shall be retroactive to the date of the Grievance in February of 1987. Seconded by: Councilman Reis Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays The following proposed Local Law was introduced by SUPERVISOR PAINO: BE IT ENACTED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, as follows: SECTION 1. Purpose In order to provide for the orderly control of traffic on Town highways and roads within the Town of Wappinger. SECTION 2. Stop Signs Kent to a Kent to a Kent to a A. All vehicles on the following designated streets approaching Road from, on and along the following named streets, must come full stop at the intersection of said roads and Kent Road: 1. Applesauce Lane 2. Baldwin Drive 3. Pippin Lane 4. Cady Lane 5. Fenmore Drive 6. Lake Oniad Drive East 7. Bungalow Lane 8. Lake Oniad Drive West 9. Sachson Place B. All vehicles on the following designated streets approaching Road from, on an,:. along the following named streets, must come full stop at the intersection of said roads and Plaza Road: 1. Lake Oniad Drive West C. All vehicles on the following designated streets approaching Road from, on and along the following named streets, must come full stop at the interesection of said roads and Lake Oniad Drive: 1. Foxhill Road 2. Bungalow Lane L 325 D. All vehicles on the following designated streets approaching Kent Road from, on and along the following named streets, must come to a full stop at the intersection of said roads and Ervin Drive. 1. Central Avenue E. All vehicles on the following designated streets approaching Kent Road from, on and along the following named streets, must come to a full stop at the intersection of said roads and Central Avenue 1. Plaza Road SECTION 3. Authorization to Install Signs The Highway Superintendent of the Town of Wappinger is hereby authorized and directed to install, erect and maintain any and all 016, necessary traffic control signs in conformit with this Local Law and in accordance with Law. SECTION 4. Notification of Law Enforcement Agencies The Town Clerk is directed to notify the State Police, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Department, of this Ordinance and any additions or changes thereto. SECTION 5. Penalties Any violation of this Local Law shall be a Traffic Infraction as defined in the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York and is punishable upon imprisonment by a fine not to exceed Fifty Dollars ($50.00). SECTION 6. Effective Date This law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State of the State of New York and with the compliance with other Statutory requirements. The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR PAINO who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, there has been duly presented and introduced at a meeting of this Town Board held December 7, 1987, a proposed Local Law Providing for Stop Signs at various intersections on Kent Road, and WHEREAS, the provisions of Municipal Home Rule Law requires that no local law shall be passed by the legislative body of the Town until a public hearing thereon has been held before such body, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, 1. That a public hearing shall be held on the said proposed Local Law by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger on the 18th day of January, 1988 at 7:15 o'clock P.M. on such day, at the Town Hall, Middlebush Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. 2. That at least five (5) days notice of such hearing shall be given by the Town CLerk of the Town of Wappinger by the due posting thereof upon the bulletin board maintained by said Town Clerk in the Town Hall and by publishing such notice at least once in the official newspaper of the Town of Wappinger. Seconded by: Councilman Farina Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays On a related subject, several residents spoke of the parking on Kent Road between Baldwin Drive and All Angels Hill Road. It appears that 326 that the cars are parked on both sides of the street making it difficult and hazardous for the thru traffic; that section also has very poor sight distance. Mrs. Paino requested the Engineer to the Town to visit the site with the Highway Superintendent and submit a report to the Board. A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board on December 7, 1987 regarding the establishment of an Ambulance District in the Town of Wappinger exclusive of the Village of Wappingers Falls and the Hamlet of Chelsea. There were still concerns from the residents of Chelsea regarding their continuing service from the Beacon Voluntary Ambulance Corps. Due to this fact the Attorney to the Town was requested to contact this ambulance service for further information on their services to the Chelsea Hamlet, such as legality, costs involved, guarantee of continuation, etc. The matter was tabled pending receipt of the Attorney's report. Unfinished Business --- In the matter of a previous request from M & 0 Sanitation to withdraw their bid on Sludge Removal, the Attorney advised the Board that he was still negotiating with their Attorney and hopes to resolve this situation, in favor of the Town, by the January 18th, 1988 meeting. This company is still servicing the Town at the lower price as quoted in the new bid. At the last meeting a recommendation from the Planning Board to charge $5.00 per page for verbatim minutes was tabled for further information. A memo was received from the Planning Board Chairman indicating that he had calculated the Secretary's salary for 1988 plus the cost of benefits to determine the proper fee. The total salary paid by the fi Town amounts to $10.16 per hour and the Secretary has stated that it takes her one half hour to transcribe one page. The fee of $5.00 per page would therefore seem to be reasonable and appropriate. MRS. PAINO moved that a charge of $5.00 per page for verbatim Planning Board minutes be approved, as recommended by the Chairman of the Planning Board. Seconded by Mr. Farina Motion Unanimously Carried MRS. PAINO moved to recess the meeting for five minutes at 9:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried 327 The meeting was called back to order at 9:39 P.M. and all five Board Members were present. Mrs. Paino referred to correspondence received from Carl Amburgey, Dutchess County Deputy Sheriff in charge of the Town Vandalism Patrol, requesting the Town Board to go to bid on a 4 x 4 vehicle and that this be done as expeditiously as possible. Mr. Reis had discussed this with Mr. Amburgey and learned that the mileage on one of the Patrol Cars is over 65,000, the second one has over 100,000 miles and one just blew an engine, so they are really in need of a car. MR. REIS moved to authorize the Comptroller to go to bid on a 4 x 4 vehicle for the Town's Vandalism Patrol. Seconded by Mrs. Paino Motion Unanimously Carried A presentation was given to the Town Board at a recent work shop meeting, by Matthew Landi, Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Council, relative to the Green Fly Wetland. Mr. Landi recommended that the Town consider designating this area as a critical environmental area and outlined his reasons for the recommendation. The presentation included slides, maps and aerial photographs and provided additional background information on the history, soils and their usage, plant and bird life known to inhabit this area. If this area was designated as a critical environmental area it would mean that any proposed development would come under Type I Action, under the SEQR process and could require the submission of an Environmental Impact Statement. 060 MRS. PAINO moved to authorize the Attorney to the Town to prepare the proper documents for the procedure to designate Green Fly Swamp as a critical environmental area in the Town of Wappinger, as recommended by the Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Council. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried Recent correspondence from William Crane indicated that the New York State Department of Transportation is partially responsible for the run off into the Green Fly Swamp and becoming a source of pollution 328 to that area. Mr. Valdati requested the Attorney to investigate this situation and recommend a solution to the problem, if it does exist. Mr. Incoronato was recognized by the Chair and asked about the PASNY grant, the procedure, the deadline, if any. Mrs. Paino responded to his questions and noted that any non profit organization was welcome to send a representative to that meeting with a legitimate request to apply for this funding. (Meeting, Dec. 17, 1987, 7:30 P.M.) Mr. Incoronato's second query related to authorizing the Engineer to the Town to consult with the engineering firm of Brinnier & Larios re the feasibility of tapping into the Chelsea pump station. Mrs. Paino gave him an update on this matter and indicated that the report has been completed and will be forwarded to the Town Board within the next month. The third question was in regard to the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Plan that has been in existence for over a year and what was that status. The Attorney informed him that the Scoping Document on the: Environmental Impact Study was accepted by the Board, the Draft E.I.S. should be ready in January and the Board will then follow the pro- cedures required. The Town Board is following the time frame on this project and will not, therefore, be in violation of the D.E.C. Order regarding the Oakwood Knolls Treatment Plant. In response to our request to the Town of Fishkill to notify us of all meetings, etc., as an involved agency, relating to proposed development bordering the Town of Wappinger, an Agenda was received from their Planning Board. Mrs. Paino read the Agenda noting that two of the items related to these developments ---Item #7, Fishkill Waterfront Properties rezoning request - report due from Consultant, and Item #9, Castle Point -on -Hudson, review draft of Positive Declaration Notification and requirement for a DEIS and conduct Scoping Session. The meeting date for those interested is December 10, 1987 at 7:00 P.M. in their Town Meeting Hall. Mr. Valdati requested to readdress the Green Fly Swamp subject relating to the run off from Route 9 and its impact on the swamp. 329 MR. VALDATI moved to request the Engineer to the Town to examine the Route 9 area at the Green Fly Swamp to determine if the run off during wet weather is polluting the area. Seconded by Mr. Reis Motion Unanimously Carried Mary Schmalz was recognized by the Chair and addressed the subject of the snow storm that hit this area in early October and caused untold damage. She read a newspaper article later in the month that the County Executive, Lucille Pattison intended to request a report from the Towns and work on a plan to follow if such an event ever happened again. Mrs. Paino replied that she had no contact with Mrs. Pattison, but she took some steps herself so the Town would be in a better position if there's a next time. She has been in contact with the Red Cross and learned of the help they can provide to those in need of food and shelter, etc. She has requested Central Hudson to provide a hot line to the Supervisors and Mayors so they would be able to find out what's going on and relay it to the residents. Mrs. Schmalz continued her story about the difficult time she had getting service from Central Hudson. She commended the Town Highway for their job in cleaning the roads and keeping them cleaned but was critical of the other governmental agencies. It was her opinion that communication broke down between these agencies and it should not be allowed to happen again. Other residents joined in the discussion and offered their comments; Jim Tompkins asked about a disaster plan and Mrs. Paino replied that the Town did have such a plan for general emergencies but not for a storm such as that one; Alberta Roe offered her opinion that each individual or family should prepare for such an emergency and be able to survive without electric. Ed Hawksley pointed out that this was certainly a freak storm and probably wouldn't happen for another 100 years. He referred to a booklet prepared by the Cooperative Extension for storm emergencies which he felt would be helpful. Mrs. Paino requested the Town Clerk to contact the Cooperative Extension in Millbrook for this booklet and it would be available for the public to review and be better prepared for such an emergency. There was no other business to come before the Board. 330 MR. REIS moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs. Paino and unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk Reg. Mtg. 12/7/87