1984-08-20 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
BIMONTHLY MEETING
AUGUST 20, 1984
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ACCEPT MINUTES , Juts., !(D, r1 is,/
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
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5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Edward & Joan Sailer re: appearance at workshop to discuss
rezoning request
b. Michael Kasakawitz re: Zng. Adm. citation of purported violation
of zoning ord.
c. Richard Barger re: request to accept portion of Spring Hill Ct. as
Town road
d. P. Farnsworth, Zng. Adm., request to attend Zoning Institute training
session Sept. 24 -25th
e. Memo from Village of W. F. on meeting with Engineer from NYSDOT
re: Rte 9 Project.
f. Town Clerk served wi Real Property Tax Reviews
g. Request from A. Crosby for reimbursement for computor course
h. Request from Jack Railing, P.E., for letter indicating ndell Farms
Subd. will be served with water from CWW
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i. Estelle Zak re: question of zoning on parcel between Rte 9 & New
Hackensack Rd. and,inquiry re commercial constructio+ite being cleared
j. Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Jordy, Smith Crossing Rd., re: Spring flooding &
damage to their property.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. RESOLUTIONS
a. Change Sept. 3rd meeting date (Labor Day) to Sept. 4th
b. Renewal of Snow Removal Agreement w/County Dept. Public Works
c. Bids for Sludge and Chemicals for S & W Dists.
d. Bids for Computor
e. Vacancy - Dog Control Officer
f. Cablevision Franchise Amendment request
g. Introduce Amendments to Zoning Ord. -Sects. 432 & 450 (Mr. Incoronato
h. Transfer request from Compt. on W & S Adm. expenses
i. Bonding Resolution for Town Hall Building
j. Res. requesting County to Bond re -assessment projeand charge
back to individual Towns
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Rudy Angelo request to purchase remains of Traffic Light
b. Tall Trees Letter of Credit for completion of Road d l�t
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c. Theresa Hamilton drainage problem complaint
d. Memo from Compt. re: Aug. 6th Bonding Res. for Town Hall
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e. Inquiry of Councilman McCluskey on Financial Status - fund balances
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Bimonthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town
of Wappinger was held on August 20th, 1984 at the Town Hall,
Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Versace opened the meeting at 8:07 P.M.
Present:
Frank Versace, Supervisor
Renata Ballard, Councilwoman
Joseph Incoronato, Councilman
Gerard McCluskey, Councilman
Irene Paino, Councilwoman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Bernard Kessler, Attorney
Ronald Evangelista, Engineer
Kenneth Croshier, Highway Superintendent
The meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 16, 1984, having
previously been forwarded to all Board Members, the matter was
now placed before them for their consideration.
MRS. PAINO moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July
16th, 1984, be and they are hereby approved as submitted by the
Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Reports were received from the Receiver of Taxes for July and
the Supervisor/Comptroller report thru July 31st, 1984.
MRS. PAINO moved to accept these reports and place them on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
A letter was received from Mr. & Mrs. Sailer asking for further
discussion with The Town Board on their rezoning request which
was submitted at a previous meeting.
Mr. Versace set a work shop session for September 20, 1984 at
8:30 P.M. to discuss the Sailer's rezoning request. He asked
the Town Clerk to notify Mr. & Mrs. Sailer.
An order was issued by the Zoning Administrator to Mr. & Mrs.
Michael Kaskawitz to cease and desist with the vehicle repair
activity at his residential site on 80 Rosewood Drive. Mr.
Kaskawitz responded that he was not in violation of the Zoning
Ordinance and Mrs. Farnsworth requested that he write to her,
and copy the Town Board that he is not conducting a car repair
business at his residence. Neither the Zoning Administrator or
the Town Board has received a reply from Mr. Kasakawitz.
MR. VERSACE moved to place this correspondence on file.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Richard Barger wrote to the Board requesting that they
consider accepting a portion of Spring Hill Court as a Town Road.
Mr. Versace referred to correspondence received from Mr. & Mrs.
George Jordy, Smith Crossing Road (Item 5j on the Agenda) regarding
considerable flooding on their property which they felt was caused
by erosion from Spring Hill Development. Pictures were enclosed
with their letter showing the stream overflowing across their
driveway and the subsequent damage to the driveway. Mr. Versace
referred this matter to the Engineer and the Highway Superintendent
to investigate and report to the Board and recommended that they
table the acceptance of Spring Hill Court.
MR. VERSACE moved to table Mr. Barger's request to accept a portion
of Spring Hill Court until a report is received from the Engineer
and the Highway Superintendent on the Jordy's complaint.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was received from the Zoning Administrator to attend
a Zoning Institute Training Session from
September 25th, 1984.
MR. INCORONATO moved to allow the Zoning
this training session September 24th and
own expense and she would be compensated
this session.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Nay
September 24th thru
Administrator to attend
the 25th, 1984 at her
her salary while attending
A Memo was received from the Village Hall informing the Board
that Mr. Mastropietro of the New York State Department of
Transportation would like to meet with the Village and Town
Boards at the Village Hall at 8:00 P.M. on
29th, 1984 regarding the Route 9 project.
Mr. Versace commented that both his office
Wednesday, August
and the Mayor's office
had been contacted by Assemblyman Stephen Saland to set up a
meeting to discuss Mr. Mancini's concerns on the proposed route
of this project.
MR. VERSACE moved to receive this communication and place it
on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Town Clerk informed the Board that she had been served with
twelve (12) Real Property Tax Reviews.
MR. VERSACE moved to refer these Tax Reviews to the Attorney to
the Town to defend on behalf of the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was received from the Comptroller for reimbursement
of $30.00 each for a computer course taken by both Mrs. Crosby
and the Bookkeeper, Mrs. Garrison, at Marist College.
Mr. McCluskey stated that he was opposed to this refund ---he was
not objecting to the $60.00 fee or the fact that the course was
necessary, but according to Town Policy only mandated conferences
and courses would be a Town expense; he also noted that neither
Mrs. Crosby or Mrs. Garrison requested permission from the Board
to attend this course.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to deny reimbursement to the two parties
involved for attending the computor course at Marist College.
Motion Failed for Lack of a Second
Mr. Incoronato felt that since the Town has made a movement toward
implementing a computor system the course was a necessity for both
the Comptroller and the Bookkeeper.
Mr. McCluskey agreed with Mr. Incoronato's reasoning but by the
same token, training was also necessary for the Zoning Administrator
and the Assessor and permission was denied to them since they
were not mandated. The Board was not being consistent.
Mr. Versace's stand was that most of the conferences for the
Officers and Boards are annual events and although he was not
familiar with them, they were mostly planned around the same
subjects. The computor course was planned for the individual
to familiarize themselves with the system when it would be in
operation in the Town offices. He felt there was a big difference.
MR. INCORONATO moved to reimburse Mrs. Crosby and Mrs. Garrison
the tuition fee of $30.00 each for the computor course at Marist
College.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Nay
Further discussion ensued when Mrs. Roe was recognized by the
Chair and objected to this training for Town employees.
A letter was received from Jack Railing, Engineer for the
Kendell Farms Subdivision requesting a letter be sent from the
Supervisor's Office to the Dutchess County Department of Health
indicating that this subdivision will be served with the facilities
from the Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area.
MRS. PAINO authorized the Supervisor to send a letter to the
Dutchess County Department of Health indicating that the Town
will serve this subdivision with water from Central Wappinger
Water Improvement Area.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
A second communication relating to the Kendell Farms Subdivision
was from James Klein requesting a waiver of recreation fees for
this subdivision. In lieu of these fees Mr. Klein had submitted
a plan to the Town Board and the Recreation Commission to improve
the Town Recreation Park on Spook Hill Road. Both the Town Board
and the Recreation Commission had accepted this plan and the only
remaining item recommended by the Commission was that the Boccie
Court be placed so that at some future date an additional court
could be added.
Since Mr. Klein was present Councilwoman Ballard asked him if he
would be willing to add four cement picnic tables and benches
to the recreation park. Mr. Klein was agreeable to this request.
MRS. BALLARD moved to waive the recreation fees for the Kendell
Farms Subdivision due to the improvement plan submitted by Mr.
Klein and subsequent placing of four cement picnic tables and
benches at the recreation park on Spook Hill Road.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Estelle Zak, 7 Dorothy Heights wrote to the Board regarding
her concern on land being cleared on the northerly side of New
Hackensack Road, frontage on Route 9. She was particularly
questioning when the rezoning of this parcel took place, since
to her knowledge it was zoned R-20 for many years. It appeared
to her than an access road was being planned from New Hackensack
Road and she questioned if the County had given approval for this
access.
Mr. Versace noted that the land belonged to Herb Redl who planned
to construct mini warehouses.
Mrs. Zak was present and reiterated the concerns stated in her
letter.
A brief discussion followed between the Board Members, Mrs. Zak
and Mr. Hawksley concerning the rezoning of this parcel, County
approval on an access road on to New Hackensack Road and possible
violations. At the conclusion of this discussion, the Board
agreed that an investigation should be conducted before these
questions can be answered.
MR. INCORONATO moved to request the Zoning Administrator to
check all records pertaining to this parcel and send report to
the Attorney to determine if a cease and desist order should be
issued by the Zoning Administrator.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
The next item on the Agenda, 5j, Jordy complaint was discussed
previously with the Barger request on the acceptance of Spring
Hill Court.
Committee Reports ----
Mrs. Ballard had nothing to report at this meeting.
Mrs. Paino, Airport ---reported that she would attend a meeting
on the Airport Advisory Committee next Wednesday, August 22, 1984
at which time the final plans of the Master Plan will be distributed.
A copy of this final plan will be filed with the Town Clerk.
Mr. Incoronato, Water and Sewer ----reported that a 10,000 gallon
storage tank was flushed out at the Fleetwood Water System with
the assistance of the Hughsonville Fire Company equipment. The
high pressure pumper truck enabled them to flush out a 23 year
accumulation of sulphur from the holding tank. He was grateful
to Hughsonville Chief Peter Muro, Ron Andrews and Mike Stanulewich
for their help in improving the quality of water for the Fleetwood
residents.
He further reported on a meeting held last Wednesday with
Fleetwood residents, the Engineer to the Town, Mr.Morris and
Mr. Tremper from Camo Pollution Control to discuss elimination
of the sulphur from that water system. The most effective
method would be to implement a desulphurizing system (which he
briefly described), a capital expenditure of $40,000.00 plus
$4,000.00 cost of operation and maintenance for this system
which would assess each family an additional $60.00 yearly.
The consensus of opinion from the residents present was that a
$5.00 monthly charge would be acceptable for the benefits they
would derive from it.
Mr. Incoronato continued on sewer ----the bad news was that a
notice of violation was received from the Health Department
which would require an expenditure of $100,000.00 to $150,000.00
to correct. This would mean an increase in the benefit assess-
ment of that district from $60.00 to possibly $120.00 to $150.00
yearly, however, there is a possibility that they can use the
new MPI system (the use of living weeds) to dissolve the waste.
Experiments have been initiated with this system (Camo is conduct-
ing one to determine if the weeds would survive through the winter)
and if this system can be used, it will be a fraction of the cost
of the current procedure. The answer should be available by
the Spring of 1985.
Mr. McCluskey had no reports but questioned if the Town would
have a Fall Cleanup and would they be picking up leaves.
Mrs. Paino replied that the Highway Superintendent recommended
the last two weeks in October and the first two weeks in November
for a Fall Cleanup; tires will be picked up but there is still a
question on leaves and brush.
Mr. Versace commented that the Town had not previously collected
trees or brush since the landfill site was open the first Saturday
of every month for the residents to dispose of them.
Mr. McCluskey's second question concerned the water meter
installation program. There were several individuals who would
not allow the meters to be installed and he questioned whether
the Town planned to penalize these residents.
Mr. Versace answered that the program was going very well and
they hoped it would be completed by the middle of September
aside of those few who were not cooperating. The Attorney is
working on a solution to deal with these individuals and Mr.
Versace believed there would be some kind of a special assessment
levied on them. Variance alternatives were discussed to enforce
this program implemented by the Town if the Attorney was not
successful in his attempts to settle this matter amicably.
Resolutions
Since the next meeting of the Town Board would fall on Labor
Day, the Town Clerk asked the Board to consider changing the
date of their meeting.
MR. VERSACE moved to change the meeting date of the Town Board
from September 3rd, 1984 to Tuesday, September 4th, 1984, due
to the Labor Day Holiday on the original date.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Annual Resolution for County Highway Snow and Ice Control
Work - 1984/1985 Winter Season was placed before the Board for
their consideration.
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE
who moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways has been
requested to remove snow from Countyroads, and to sand or
otherwise treat them for the purpose of removing the danger
of ice and snow, by the Commissioner of Public Works of
Dutchess County, in accordance with Article 6, Section 135-a
of the. Highway Law, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Superintendent be and is herein
authorized to perform such work as is found necessary, at the
hourly rate as fixed by the State Commissioner of Transportation
for the renting and hiring of such equipment, for the Winter
season, 1984/1985.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard
Three bids on Chemical Purchases were opened on the 17th day
of August, 1984 ----Jones Chemicals, Inc. Duso Chemical Co. Inc.
and Aquachlor, Inc. A bid analysis was received from the
Comptroller and her recommendation was to award the bid for
the 15 and 52 gallon containers of Sodium Hydrochlorite to
Aquachlor, Inc. and the Soda Ash, Muriatic Acid, Hydrated Lime
and Hydro Peroxide to Jones Chemical, Inc.
MR. INCORONATO moved to award the bids for Chemical Purchases
as recommended by the Comptroller.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Four bids on Sludge Removal
August, 1984 as follows:
Lafko Pumping
Losee Septic Service
Jones Septic Services
M & 0 Sanitation
Motion Unanimously Carried
were opened on the 17th
$69.75/1000 gallons
90.00/1000 gallons
87.50/1000 gallons
70.00/1000 gallons
day of
Mrs. Paino moved to award the bid to Lafko Pumping, low bidder,
the motion was seconded by Mrs. Ballard.
Before the vote was taken, Mrs. Alberta Roe was recognized by
the Chair and stated that the Lafko Pumping firm did a rotten
job and felt that the Jones Septic Services excelled in their
services.
Mrs. Paino rescinded her motion and Mrs. Ballard rescinded her
second to the motion. Mrs. Paino said she would check this matter
with Camo Pollution Control.
MRS. PAINO moved to table this matter for a report from Camo
Pollution Control.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato Motion Unanimously Carried
Seven bids on Computor Hardware and Software Packages were
received and opened on August 17th, 1984. Mrs. Paino reported
that only two of these bids offered the capabilities that the
Town was looking for and one of the two was not acceptable due
to a technicality. During the bidding process, a major announce-
ment was made in regard to personal computors.
MRS. PAINO moved to reject the bids for Computor Hardware and
Software Packages opened on the 17th of August, 1984 on the basis
of additional information received after the bids were advertised.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
MRS. PAINO moved to authorize the Town Clerk to rebid for Computor
Hardware and Software Packages for the 30th of August , 1984 at
3:30 P.M., bids to be submitted by 3 P.M. on that day and the
legal notice to be placed in the Poughkeepsie Journal and the
Wappinger and Southern Dutchess News.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
In the matter of a vacancy of a Dog Control Officer, Mr. Versace
reported that the Board had interviewed two applicants for this
position at a work shop session earlier this month.
MRS. BALLARD moved to appoint Bryan Daley and Dennis Hendricks
as Dog Control Officers for the Town at the rate of $4.00 per
call, $4.00 per hour for administrative work and $.20 per mile
for this position.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mrs. Ballard added that there was a third applicant who was
unable to attend that work shop session and suggested that they
also interview this individual for a fourth Dog Control Officer.
She offered to contact the applicant and set up an interview.
The request by U. S. Cablevision for a Cablevision Franchise
Amendment still remained to be considered by the Board.
Mr. Versace noted that Mr. Erichsen, General Manager of U. S.
Cablevision has requested another meeting with the Town Cable
Committee and a work shop meeting has been set for September 6th,
1984 at 8:30 P.M. to discuss areas of the Town that are not serviced
by cable.
Mr. Incoronato briefly explained proposed Amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance regarding Special Use Permit, (Section 432)
and Site Development Plan Approval, (Section 450) which he
intended to introduce at a future meeting.
Mr. Versace requested the Attorney to prepare the proper documents
to present to the Board to set a public hearing on these proposed
amendments.
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, the sum of $2,935.59 be and is hereby transferred
from General Fund A to Account SW8310.4 for
CWWIA $ 2,549.50
Fleetwood Water 171.64
Watch Hill Water 165.05
Ardmore Water 49.40
Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The Comptroller's Memo explained that at the August 6th, 1984
meeting a resolution was adopted transferring monies from the
water and sewer district to the General Fund for administrative
costs, however, some of these monies, specifically the charges
for the meter reader, had been paid from district monies, not
General Fund. This resolution would return the monies to their
respective districts.
At the last meeting the Comptroller presented a resolution regarding
anticipated additional monies for the new Town Hall which was
erroneous in form. A memo was forwarded to the Board apologizing
for submitting the resolution and Mrs. Crosby informed the Board
that she had contacted the bonding counsel who has forwarded the
proper bonding resolution to her for the Board's consideration.
MR. VERSACE moved to accept the correspondence from Mrs. Crosby
and rescind the resolution on additional monies for the Town Hall
adopted by the Board on August 6th, 1984.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
This memo related to Item 7i on the Agenda (Bonding Resolution
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for Town Hall Building)and although it was under Item 8d, it
was placed before the Board at this time.
The following two resolutions relate to the Town Hall Building.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN BALLARD
who moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has decided to construct
a new Town Hall facility; and
WHEREAS, the Town has been declared to be the lead agency
for the purposes of implementing regulations pertaining to
State Environmental Quality Review under the Environmental
Conservation Law; and
WHEREAS, the architects engaged by the Town are Hayward
and Pakan Associates, who have been requested to prepare an
environmental assessment form, showing the project information;
and
WHEREAS, the said architects have submitted to the Town
Board the said environmental assessment form, which has been
reviewed by the Town Board, who have found that the information
therein is complete and accurate; and
WHEREAS, the architects indicate that the construction of
the new Town Hall facility is to be located on a parcel of land
containing approximately 34.9 acres on the southerly side of
Middlebush Road in the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the responsible official
in the lead agency to subscribe to the said environmental
assessment form;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED as follows:
1. That the Supervisor and/or other authorized official
be allowed to execute the environmental assessment form; and
2. That the Town Board hereby declares and determines
that the proposed action for the new Town Hall facility will not
have a significant effect or impact on the environment.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN BALLARD
who moved its adoption:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANEW
TOWN HALL IN AND FOR THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER, DUTCHESS
COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF
$1,100,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $700,000
SERIAL BONDS AND THE APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF
$400,000 FROM A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND OF SAID TOWN TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. The construction of a new building to be used
by the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, as a new
Town Hall, including the purchase and installation of equipment
and furnishings necessary therefore, such building to be
constructed on a parcel of land owned by said Town and located
on Middlebush Road between Old Route 9 and Route 9D, at a
maximum estimated cost of $1,100,000, is hereby authorized.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of the aforesaid
specific object or purpose is as follows:
a) By the issuance of $700,000 serial bonds of said Town,
hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local
Finance Law. Further details concerning said bonds
will be prescribed in a further resolution or
resolutions of this Town Board; and
b) By the expenditure of $400,000 from a Capital Reserve
Fund for a New Town Hall, which moneys are hereby
appropriated therefor. Such capital reserve fund
moneys shall be expended prior to the issuance of any
bonds or bond anticipation notes authorized hereunder
and such current funds shall constitute the down
payment required by Section 107.00 of the Local
Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of
probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose
is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 11(a)(1) of paragraph
a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby
further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial
bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.
Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance
Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond
anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of
the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such
notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal
officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents,
and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said
Supervisor, consistent with tle provisions of the Local Finance
Law.
Section 5. The faith and credit of said Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to
the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations
as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the
principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and
payable in such year.
Section 6. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation
notes may be contested only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or
purpose for which said Town is not authorized to
expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at
the date of publication of this resolution are not
substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is
commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the
provisions of the Constitution.
Section 7. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same
shall be published in full in the W & S. D. News, the official
newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in
substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Loaal
Finance Law.
Section 8. This resolution is adopted subject to permissive
referendum in accordance with Section 35.00 of theiLocal
Finance Law.
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Seconded by: Councilman Incoronato
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Nay
Prior to the vote Mr. McCluskey commented that he did not know
where the figure of $700,000 was coming from. Mr. Versace
briefly explained how much was available in the Capital Fund,
the total cost of the project and the additional expendutures
we would need for equipment, setting up the computor, telephone
equipment, etc. Mr. McCluskey stated that what he was really
looking for was the financial status of the Town ---maybe we
don't really need the amount of $700,000, perhaps monies could
be put toward it from Town revenue. He referred to his request
to Mrs. Crosby for information on surplus monies and said he
really didn't get an answer from her. Mr. Versace offered to
set up a meeting with the bookkeeper present to answer all of
Mr. McCluskey's questions on the financial status of the Town.
Mr. McCluskey agreed but requested that first he receive a letter
from the Comptroller.
MR. VERSACE moved for a five minute recess at 9:34 P.M.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
The meeting was called back to order at 9:45.P.M.,; all five Board
Members were present.
The vote was then taken on the Bonding Resolution for the new
Town Hall.
The Supervisor received correspondence addressed to Supervisor
William Bartles from the Town of Hyde Park from Thomas Quinn,
Chairman of Dutchess County Legislature Budget and Finance
Committee regarding a resolution requesting the County to bond
the reassessment project and chargeback to the individual cities
and towns. A resolution was enclosed for consideration by the
Town Board.
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR VERSACE
who moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 305 of the Real Property
Tax Law, all real property in an assessing unit must be assessed
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at a uniform percentage of value, and
WHEREAS, there presently exists a
units with regard to valuation, and
WHEREAS, counties are authorized,
all assessing units within the county,
of real property and issue obligations
disparity within assessing
on behalf of some or
to initiate a revaluation
therefor, and
WHEREAS, the cost of such revaluation has been estimated
at the sum of 1.2 million dollars, such figure based upon full
participation of all assessing units within the County, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 5-g of the General Municipal
Law a county and one or more of the assessing units located
therein may enter into cooperative agreement to conduct a
revaluation within the participating assessing units and
pursuant to which the cost may be charged to the participating
assessing units, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the County hereby agrees to advance a
sum not to exceed 1.2 million dollars for purposes of retaining
experts to appraise real property within the County to assist
with such uniform assessment, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the cost of such retention of experts be
charged back on the assessing units over a period of five years,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the County Executive be and she hereby is
authorized, empowered and directed to enter into an agreement
with an appraisal firm recommended and approved by the Dutchess
County Assessors Association, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the County Executive be and she hereby
be authorized, empowered and directed to enter into agreements
with each participating assessing unit pursuant to Article 5-g
of the General Municipal Law to provide that the cost of such
revaluation be charged back to the participating assessing unit
over a five year period.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The Town Clerk was requested to forward a copy of the resolution
to Thomas Quinn and also to Supervisor William Bartles.
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CENTRAL WAPPINGER
WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA
The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for the Central Wappinger Water
Improvement Area in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres -
one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit unit
for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8 benefit
unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres. - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each acre
in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the assessed
valuation shall be computed in:relation to the assessed valuation
of all property within the benefited area, and a benefit unit
assigned in accordance with the ration which the subject property
bears to the total assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
A ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR OAKWOOD KNOLLS
WATER DISTRICT
The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for the Oakwood Knolls Water District
in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres -..8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the
assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the
assessed valuation of all property within the benefited
area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the
ratio which the subject property bears to the total assessed
valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received
preliminary approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be: served in the judgment
of the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full
benefit units, which would normally be assigned if the property
could be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR FLEETWOOD WATER DISTRICT
The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for the Fleetwood Water District
in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the
assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the
assessed valuation of all property within the benefited
area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the -ration
which the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation
within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g.The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR TALL TREES WATER
IMPROVEMENT AREA
The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for the Tall Trees Water Improvement
Area in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
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a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for
each acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit
units per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commer`ial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the
assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the
assessed valuation of all.property within the benefited
area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the
ration which the subject properly bears to the total
assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received
preliminary approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment
of the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full
benefit unit, which would normally be assigned if the property
could be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE ARDMORE WATER
IMPROVEMENT AREA
The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for the Ardmore Water Improvement
Area in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for
each acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the
assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the
assessed valuation of all property within the benefited
area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the
ration which the subject property bears to the total assessed
valuation within the benefited area.
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f. All those subdivisions that have received
preliminary approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment
of the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full
benefit units, which would normally be assigned if the
property could be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WAPPINGER SEWER
IMPROVEMENT NO. 1
The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for the Wappinger Sewer Improvement
No. 1 in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres -
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for
each acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per,.residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt -
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the
assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the
assessed valuation of all property within the benefited -area,
and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ration which
the subject property bears to the total assessed valuation
within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received preliminary
approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment of
the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full benefit
units, which would normally be assigned if the property could
be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE'
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR FLEETWOOD SEWER DISTRICT
The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for Fleetwood Sewer District in
accordance with the following standards:
1.
All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
acres -
benefit
benefit
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the
assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the
assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area,
and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio'
which the subject property bears to the total assessed
valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received
preliminary approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment
of the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full
benefit units, which would normally be assigned if the
property could be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR MID -POINT SEWER DISTRICT
The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for the Mid -Point Sewer District
in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
acres -
benefit
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional
acres - .8
unit for each
benefit units
and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the
assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the
assessed valuation of all property iwthin the benefited
area, and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the
ration which the subject property bears to the total
assessed valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received
preliminary approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment
of the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third if the full
benefit units, which would normally be assigned if the
property could be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WATCH HILL SEWER DISTRICT
The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for the Watch Hill Sewer District
in accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefit area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two
acres - one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2
benefit unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacant residential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for
each acre in exeess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the
assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the
assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area,
and a benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio
which the subject property bears to the total assessed
valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received
preliminary approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment
of the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full
benefit units, which would normally be assigned if the property
could be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION DIRECTING ASSESSOR TO COMPLETE
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WILDWOOD SEWER DISTRICT
The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILWOMAN PAINO
who moved its adoption:
The Town Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to
prepare an assessment roll for Wildwood Sewer District in
accordance with the following standards:
1. All property within the benefut area shall be assessed.
2. The formula for such assessment shall be as follows:
a. A single family house on a lot of less than two acres
one benefit unit. Where acreage over two acres - .2 benefit
unit for each acre or part thereof over two acres.
b. Vacantresidential land less than two acres - .8
benefit unit.
c. Residential acreage in excess of two acres - .8
benefit unit for the first two acres, .2 benefit unit for each
acre in excess of two acres.
d. Multi -family residential units - .75 benefit units
per residential dwelling unit.
e. Individual, commercial institutional and exempt
properties shall be assessed by a computation whereby the
assessed valuation shall be computed in relation to the
assessed valuation of all property within the benefited area,
and a Benefit unit assigned in accordance with the ratio
which the subject property bears to the total assessed
valuation within the benefited area.
f. All those subdivisions that have received
preliminary approval prior to the date of this resolution.
g. The lands which can not be served in the judgment
of the Assessor shall be assessed at one-third of the full
benefit units, which would normally be assigned if the
property could be served.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Under Unfinished Business, an offer from Rudy Angelo to purchase
the remains of the Town Traffic Light on Myers Corners Road and
All Angels Hill Road has been referred to the Highway Superintendent
to determine if these parts could be used on another Town owned
light if needed.
Mr. Croshier recommended that the Board accept Mr. Angelo's
offer.
MR. INCORONATO moved to accept Rudy Angelo's offer of $150.00
for the remains of the traffic light on Myers Corners Road and
All Angels Hill Road, upon the recommendation of the Highway
Superintendent.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Letter of Credit was resubmitted for the Hamlet Subdivision
from the Scarsdale National Bank in the amount of $40,000.
A copy of this document had been forwarded by the Town Clerk
to the Attorney and the Engineer for their review and recom-
mendation.
The Attorney found. the Letter of Credit to be proper in form
and content and noted that it will expire in August in 1985.
The Engineer was satisfied with the amount of the Letter of
Credit.
MR. INCORONATO moved to accept the Letter of Credit from the
Scarsdale National Bank in the amount of $40,000 for the
Hamlet Subdivision.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously. Carried
A Letter of Credit was also received for the Tall Trees Subdi-
vision from the Fishkill National Bank in the amount of $10,000.
Mr. Croshier reported that the work on the roads was completed
in that subdivision.
Mr. Kessler found the Letter of Credit to be proper in form
and content; he noted that it will expire in January of 1985
and some officer of the Town should keep a record of the expira-
tion of these documents.
MR. INCORONATO moved to accept the Letter of Credit from the
Fishkill National Bank in the amount of $10,000 for the Tall
Trees Subdivision, Road Completion.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
The drainage problem complaint from Theresa Hamilton was still
pending.
The Engineer reported that while doing the field work at that
site, Mrs. Hamilton asked that they leave her property. He then
contacted her Attorney who was aware of this problem. Since then
Mr. Evangelista received written permission to go on the property.
Due to this delay he did not finish his investigation but will
continue this week.
The next two items, 8d and 8e were already discussed.
A late request was received from Mr. Mathew Edapparayile for
return of a Building Permit Fee, #83-224 in the amount of
$140.00. The permit was issued last year and in the meantime
he decided not to build and bought another house.
MR. VERSACE moved to deny Mr. Edapparayile's request for a
refund of $140.00 Building Permit Fee, #83-224 in the amount of
$140.00 since it has never been a Town Policy to refund these
fees.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Versace referred to their August 9th, 1984 work shop
at which time a discussion was held with the Pizzagalli
Development Company regarding dedication by them to the
Town of a waterline installed by them from Hearthstone
Drive to their site on Myers Corners Road. They requested
a letter from the Town indicating that upon submission of the
necessary requirements this line would be turned over to the
Town and it will become part of the already established
Cranberry Water Improvement Area.
MR. VERSACE moved to authorize the Supervisor to send a letter
to the Pizzagalli Development Company requesting them to submit
the proper documents for dedication of this waterline to the
Town.
Seconded by Mr. Incoronato
Motion Unanimously Carried
There was no other business to come before the Board.
MR. INCORONATO moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr.
McCluskey and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M
Reg. Mtg. 8/20/84
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iH. Snowden
Town Clerk