1984-07-02 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
BIMONTHLY MEETING
JULY 2, 1984
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
3. ACCEPT MINUTES
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4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: .
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. James Spratt re Myers Corners/Dogwood Hill Rd. drainage
b. H. Mangold to B. Kessler re: DWS -Cranberry Hills Subd.
c. Letter from Concerned Citizen re: Trouble Spots in Town, and
consideration of forming Town Police force.
d. Rob't Dietz, Attny, re: Theresa Hamilton water problems (on
her property)
e. Janet Halpin re: request for return of Moccasin Hill Subd.
maintenance Bond
f. Paul Genco re: Driveway paving problems
g. H. Gunderud, Bldg. Inspector, re: McMahon/Regina Chapel
h. Mrs. Tibbets, Cooper Road Trailer Park
i. Thos. Logan Requests permission to attend Seminar in Appraisin
Cornell U. 7/22 to 7/27.
j. 'Request for complete Budgetary item summary thru 6/30/84 for
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6. COMMITTEE REPORTS �C.2:231:1;VitN.C1.14:044iliari
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7 . RE SOLUT IONS
a. Jeff Hunt Dev. Letter of Credit for Pondview
b. Set Salary for Part-time Fire Inspector
c. Comptroller request for transfer of funds for D. Co.
Asscn for Senior Citizens, Inc.
d. Transfer from Gen. Fund into CWWIArea Accnt.
e. Jas. Klein - Recreation land in lieu of fees for Kendell Farms
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. U.S. Cablevision Franchise amendment
b. Ivars Strazdins - request for water hookup (response from
Atlas Attorney)
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9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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The Regular Bi -Monthly Meeting of the Town Board was held on
July 2nd, 1984 at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls,
Dutchess County, New York.
Deputy Supervisor Incoronato opened the meeting at 8:00 P.M.
Present:
Joseph Incoronato, Deputy Supervisor
Renata Ballard, Councilwoman
Gerard McCluskey, Councilman
Irene Paino, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent:
Frank Versace, Supervisor
Others Present:
Bernard Kessler, Attorney
Ronald Evangelista, Engineer
Kenneth Croshier, Highway Superintendent
Mr. Incoronato noted that Mr. Versace had a death in the family
and would not be present at tonight's meeting.
The Meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 18th, 1984 having
previously been sent to all Board Members, were now placed before
them for their consideration.
MRS. PAINO moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June
18th, 1984 be and they are hereby approved as submitted by the
Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Supervisor/Comptroller Report was received thru April 30, 1984.
MRS. PAINO moved to accept this report and place it on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
A communication was received from James Spratt, Commissioner of
Dutchess County Public Works regarding C.R. 93, Myers Corners
Road, Dogwood Hill Drainage problem. The Town had previously asked
the County to tie into their drainage system along Myers Corners
Road, however Mr. Spratt pointed out that the water would cross
the County highway and end up back into an area currently being
subdivided (Shelburne Subdivision); he believed the problem should
be handled by the Town and recommended that the water be piped from
the Dogwood Hill area along Myers Corners Road using the County
right-of-way and direct it to the creek, some 1500' from there.
Mrs. Ballard reported that she had spoken to Mr. Houseknecht of
Dogwood Hill Road who had originally complained of this situation
which has existed for a number of years. Since the Shelburne
Subdivision is currently under construction it was her recommenda-
tion that they hold up on the project and she requested Mr. Croshier
to fill in the gulley created by the Town drainage water so Mr.
Houseknecht and his family can get some relief from this problem.
Mr. Croshier agreed to this and Mrs. Ballard suggested that he
contact Mr. Houseknecht when he returns from vacation around the
14th of July to make arrangements for this temporary solution to
the problem; a work shop meeting will be set up at a later date
with the Town Board, Mr. Spratt, Mr. Croshier and the developers of
Shelburne Subdivision to consider a permanent solution.
A copy of a communication from Harold Mangold, Attorney representing
DWS to Bernard Kessler, Attorney to the Town regarding the Cranberry
Hills Subdivision.
The Planning Board was seeking payment of the total inspection fee
in the amount of $361,068.39 up front before their Chairman signed
the plat. A resolution passed by the previous Town Board on March
12th, 1979 allowed for staggered payments of this fee payable after
each stage was completed. The Planning Board has suggested that
they approve Stage I plus the road system and DWS will pay fees
for that part, the Planning Board will simply stamp the map for
filing purposes ---this is their intent. It is strictly a function
of the Planning Board to make a determination on this matter and
for now it appears that they are insisting on the $361,068.39 fee.
The following letter was received from a concerned citizen regarding
trouble spots in the Town and consideration of forming Town Police
force:,
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June 17, 1984
Wappinger Town Board
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
Dear Town Board Members:
There are areas in the Town of Wappinger which are trouble spots.
Among the problems are: drinking in public (some by minors),
impeding the flow of traffic, noise, and littering. These acts
are performed by a very small minority of the youngsters in the
Town of Wappinger. Unfortunately, their habits create a nuisance
greatly outweighing their numbers. These few have become
emboldened to the point where citizens have become fearful of
opposing them. I am concerned to what lengths these individuals
will go.
To prevent future incidents of lawlessness I would suggest that
the Wappinger Town Board direct action against these trouble
spots.
On a short range basis, increased patrols may suffice. On a long
range basis, when money is available, consideration should be
given to forming a town police force. Wappinger and LaGrange are
the only two towns in the area which do not have their own police
force.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
s/ A Wappinger Resident
A Concerned Citizen
Mrs. Paino commented that under normal circumstances, the Board
probably wouldn't even consider reading a letter aloud signed in
this manner and not even mentioning the area involved, however in
this case the Town Board has met with this individual who prefers
to remain anonymous as well as keep the area undisclosed. They
did discuss the ongoing problems and she in turn contacted Deputy
Sheriff Carl Amburgey and the Sheriff's Department who have agreed
to patrol this area more frequently.
MRS. PAINO moved to accept this communication and place it on file.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. McCluskey commented prior to the vote that he admits there are
problems in the Town and they do receive anonymous letters from
time to time, but he did not feel they could consider a police force.
He cited an example of other Towns with police departments where
half the budget goes to this department and from his understanding
of their situation, the results do not warrant such an expenditure.
If there was a real need for creating this department and the
monies expended are justified he would consider it but until that
happens he would be opposed to the implementation of a Town Police
Department.
A Communication was received from Robert Dietz, attorney repre-
senting Theresa Hamilton concerning the water problems she is
experiencing as the result of water running on her land from the
Town highway.
June 18, 1984
Hon. Frank Versace
Supervisor, Town of Wappinger
Town Hall, Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Re: Theresa R. Hamilton
Our File 2129-G
Dear Mr. Versace:
Mrs. Theresa Hamilton of Hamilton Road has consulted me
concerning the water problems she is experinecing on her land
as the result of water running from the Town highways on to
her property. The water has created gullies of 4 feet or better
on her property, and, in addition, the water is running over her
property and on to Creek Road.
Please be advised that Mrs. Hamilton islooking to the Town
of Wappinger to install the proper catch basins and drainage
systems to prevent the water fm m running over her property.
You are further advised that Mrs. Hamilton is not responsible
for the water running off on to Creek Road, and will look to
the Town of Wappinger for correction of this problem and
recovery of any damages she might suffer as the result of this
water run off on to her property.
The anticipated cooperation of the Town in remedying this problem
will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Gellert & Cutler
MR. INCORONATO moved to refer this correspondence to the Attorney
and the Engineer to the Town for advice and counsel.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
out , prior to the vote
Mrs. Paino pointed/that this problem has existed for a number of
years and she, the Supervisor, the Engineer and the Highway
Superintendent had visited the area to see what could be done
to solve the problem and she was happy to second the motion.
A representative of DWS Holdings wrote to the Board requesting
return of the Moccasin Hill Subdivision Maintenance Bond.
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The sum of the Bond was $11,460.00 plus accrued interest. Mr.
Incoronato asked the Engineer for a recommendation on this matter.
Mr. Evangelista noted that there are problems in that subdivision;
he and Mr. Croshier checked this site on June 27th, 1984 relative
to the release of the bond and found three or four item of concern
which they will itemize in a letter to the Town Board regarding this
release.
MR. INCORONATO moved to table action on the release of the Maintenance
Bond for Moccasin Hill Subdivision until a report was received from
the Engineer to the Town.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following letter was received from Paul Genco re driveway paving
problems:
4 Hi View Road
Wappingers Falls, NY
June 19, 1984
Mr. Frank Versace
Town Supervisor
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Dear Mr. Versace:
Relative to our telephone conversation of June 14, 1984 I wish to
reiterate the problem I have encountered during the nine years I
have lived at the above address.
Shortly after moving here I had the driveway black topped. Within
a few months the road was paved raising the road in front of my
driveway causing a water pocket. This has caused the front of the
driveway to become deteriorated and is now broken up.
The road has just been repaved and while the men were working I
asked the man in charge what could be done about my driveway and
also not to leave a water pocket again causing more damage. He
said nothing could be done about it and the water pocket is there.
Now I am faced with the same situation and I am not in a position
financially to continously repave my driveway, particularly since
the damage done to it is not of my creation.
As far as I understand if a problem is caused during the paving of
of the road I am not responsible and the problem should be rectified
by those causing the problem.
I would appreciate you referring this complaint to the Town Board
so that this situation can be eliminated.
Very truly yours,
s/ Paul C. Genco
Mr. Croshier responded that this was a false statement and he had
informed Mr. Genco that the Town right-of-way would be repaired but
not beyond that. Mr. Incoronato noted that nine years ago seems to
be beyond the statute of limitations; he also suspected very strongly
that the developer was doing the road at that time, not the
MR. INCORONATO moved that Mr. Croshier send a letter to Mr.
town.
Genco
informing him that the Town will handle its portion on the right-of-
way and he will be responsible for the repair of the remainder of
the driveway and forward a copy of this letter to the Attorney.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following letter was received from Hans Gunderud:
Memo To:
From:
Date:
Re:
Town Board
Hans R. Gunderud, Building Inspector
June 21st, 1984
McMahon/Regina Chapel
As you are all aware, the Town won the Article 78 proceeding
against the Zoning Board of Appeals relative to our right to deny
the illegal establishment of the chapel on residential property.
I assume you all also read the newspaper account of my incident
with McMahon's (21-23 year old) son. To date, the sheriffs
department is not being successful in serving a harrasment violation
against the man.
Also, last Sunday, June 17th it was reported that a large
gathering took place and a "guard" was posted at the driveway.
There have been other services since the court decision and since
my incident with Dennis McMahon. Recently, a large barracade has
been erected to effectively block the chapel from the road. It
appears as if they are entrenching.
I feel a meeting should be held with the Town Attorney, Pam
Farnsworth, and perhaps a member of the Sheriffs Department and
myself present, to plot a course of action to effectively enforce
our laws in this matter.
Mr. Incoronato felt that we clearly could not allow any Town employee
to be badgered, harassed or intimidated or put in physical jeopardy
during the performance of his or her job.
MR. INCORONATO moved to approve Mr. Gunderud's request and meet with
the Attorney to the Town, Fred Scoralick (Dutchess County Sheriff)
Pamela Farnsworth, Zoning Administrator and Mr. Gunderud to discuss
the matter and also Deputy Sheriff Carl Amburgey.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Attorney noted that the decision of the court in favor of the
Town was duly served upon the Attorney for the petitioners (McMahon)
on May 29, 1984 and no notice of appeal has been served which means
their time to appeal the Supreme Court decision has expired
(on the Article 78).
A Memo was received from the Supervisor requesting that Mrs.
Tibbetts, Cooper Road Trailer Park be placed on the Agenda.
Mr. Incoronato explained that Mrs. Tibbetts and the residents of
the Trailer Park were present at a work shop session and Mrs.
Tibbetts was informed that she would have to submit proper site
plans, Certificate of Occupancy Applications and related documents
to the Town Board for their consideration. These documents have
not been filed as yet.
MR. INCORONATO moved to request the Town Clerk to notify Mrs.
Tibbetts to contact the Zoning Administrator regarding the submission
of these documents and forward it to the Town Board for their consid-
eration.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was received from Assessor Thomas Logan to attend the
Seminar in Appraising from July 22 to July 27, 1984 at Cornell
University in Ithaca, New York at Town cost.
Mr. Incoronato referred to a past resolution by this Town Board
that no Officials or Employees could attend conferences this year
unless they were mandated by New York State. He noted that two
people were allowed to, attend conferences which were mandated by
the state ---Town Justice Carl Wolfson and Hans Gunderud, Building
Inspector ---they were the only two exceptions. If Mr. Logan's
conference is mandated, no problem.
MR. INCORONATO moved to approve Mr. Logan's request to attend this
Conference if it was mandated by the State and the Town would pay
the expenses.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. McCluskey noted, before the vote, that the way the state keeps
changing the rules, even though Mr. Logan is a qualified Assessor,
it could benefit him to keep up with the new changes. He would
support Mr. Incoronato's motion but wished to make a second motion
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allowing Mr. Logan to attend the conference regardless of whether
it was mandated or not.
Mr. McCluskey moved that Mr. Logan be allowed to attend the
Conference at Cornell University from July 22 to July 27, 1984
on Appraising.
Motion Failed for Lack of a Second
The following letters were received ----one from Mr. McCluskey to
the Comptroller and her response:
June 28, 1984
Comtroller
Town of Wappinger
Dear Mrs. Crosby:
I would like to request that you provide the information listed
below to the Board at our regular meeting of July 16, 1984 or
earlier if possible.
1. A complete statement of each and every account included in the
1984 budget for the Town of Wappinger listing the amount appro-
priated, the amount spent, the amount encumbered and the amount
remaining in the account as of June 30, 1984. This should
include all Special District accounts.
2. A statement reflecting all amounts paid to the Engineer and to
the Attorney to the Town.
3. A statement reflecting the Surplus and Unexpected balance both
on January 1, 1984 and on June 30, 1984.
4. A statement showing the amount of our Federal Revenue Sharing
account (s).
I make this request at this time as we will be preparing the 1985
Town budget in a few months and there have been repeated statements
by Supervisor Vercase that the town is in a financial bind. Further,
I would like this information in order to access the impact of a bond
issue to construct the proposed Town Hall building on the taxpayers.
My research of past records of payments by Dutchess County to the
Town indicates that 9 of the past 12 years, the larger semi-annual
payment was received in the second or December payment. Recently
Mr. Vercase indicated in a letter to Town employees that the opposite
was the case. Perhaps your office could clearify the situation.
Yours very truly,
s/ Gerard J. McCluskey
July 2, 1984
Memo to: Gerard McCluskey
From: Amelia Crosby
Dear Gerry,
In reply to your letter of June 28th, I cannot completely honor
your request by July 16th for several reasons. Mainly, our
reports are computerized. Under normal circumstances monthly
data for imput is given to the accountant by the 3rd or 4th of
the month following and reports received by the 15th. However,
due to past routine proceedures, some codings and line item
entries, whether for expenditures or receipts, were not considered
as "good bookkeeping" practice. Each time something of this nature
appears, we must backtrack and correct previous entries to reflect
true figures. There was an abundance of such changes for the month
of May. Hence the delay in the May reports. We anticipate receiving
the reports for May the week of July 9th with reports for June due
the week of July 23rd. Much of the information you request will be
in the June report.
As to the unexpended balances (I believe this is what you meant) as
of December 31, 1983, much of this can be derived from the 1983
budget in conjunction with the Supervisor's Financial Report for
1983. Unexpended balances as of June 30th will show in the June
reports. I will address the question of surplus monies as of
June 30, 1984 in those areas where they exist. I hope to get
whatever information I can to you in time for the August 6th
meeting.
Very truly yours,
s/ Amelia
Mr. McCluskey referred to "good housekeeping" or bookkeeping and
asked Mrs. Crosby if she was referrimg to this administration or
the past one to which she replied that it was neither one, she
merely meant there was a better way for bookkeeping procedures.
Mr. McCluskey added that we are now in the seventh month of the
fiscal year, how many more months is it going to take to iron
out the housekeeping problems. The Board has a budget coming up
in the near future and he would like to know where the Town stands
financially. He asked if he could get some information tonight.
Mrs. Crosby reiterated the statements made in her letter, he could
go back to the Supervisor's Report. She could not provide any
other information to Mr. McCluskey when he asked if there were any
large unexpended balance that could be used to lower the taxes.
When the new computerized system was implemented they would have
current information, until then the earliest she could supply him
with figures would be the August 6th, 1984 meeting.
A request was received from the Town of Wappinger Republican
Committee, Al Abrahams, Chairman, requesting the Town Board to
waive the article in the Town Local Law pertinent to alcoholic
beverages in recreation areas, namely, Robinson Lane. This is
the open container law and is known as Local Law #5 of 1980,
Article 3, Paragraph 3. The date requested was changed from
September 9, to Saturday, September 8, 1984.
Mr. Incoronato objected at first due to setting a precedent,
however, Mrs. Snowden informed him that this action had been
taken on several previous occasions.
MRS. PAINO moved to grant permission to the Town of Wappinger
Republican Committee to have their Family Day at Robinson Lane
on Saturday, September 8, 1984, and waive Article 3, Paragraph 3
of Local Law #5 of 1980 pertaining to the Open Container Law,
and at the recommendation of the Attorney, the following statement)
"there is no admission by the Town for any type of liability as a
result of any incident that may occur as a result of any intoxi-
cating beverages upon those premises".
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. McCluskey suggested that this statement be an addendum to
the Town Local Law #5 of 1980. We should, he added watch our
liability. Mr. Incoronato requested the Attorney to review
this recommendation at his earliest opportunity.
Committee Reports ----
Mrs. Ballard, Recreation Committee, reported that the Summer
Playground Program had started on June 25th, 1984 and is progressing
very well at Martz Field, Quiet Acres, Hughsonville and Chelsea
School House.
The Soccer Program is going forward for the fall and registration
will be July 14th and July 21st, 1984 (Saturdays) at the Town Hall
from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. There will be an announcement in the paper
under the Recreation column and Mrs. Ballard ask the news media
to give this item some additional space in their report.; she added, there
are interested people in the town who are willing to put their
time into this program for the youngsters.
The Citizen Advisory Committee on Recreation is finished with their
tour of the recreation areas, however Mrs. Ballard is having a
problem getting them together for a final meeting due to vacations,
but she hopes to have a report ready for the Town Board and the
Recreation Commission by the end of July.
Two bids were received for the blacktopping of the Martz Field
and Chelsea basketball court; the Recreation Commission has
recommended that the bid be awarded to New York Tennis Inc.
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for asphalt overlay, color system and painted playing lines at
Martz Field and the color system and painted playing lines at
Chelsea, total cost of $5,950.00 for Martz and $1,750.00 for
Chelsea. This company was low bidder. The Commission will
proceed with this project.
Mrs. Paino, Health and Safety, reported that she had received
a number of complaints from residents regarding the difficulty
of motorists turning from Route 376 on to Robinson Lane and
visa versa. This is a state road located in the Town of East
Fishkill, however due to the increased traffic on that road,
it has become a safety problem and Mrs. Paino felt that the
Town of East Fishkill might participate with us in petitioning
for a light at that intersection.
MRS. PAINO moved that a letter be directed to the Town of East
Fishkill expressing the Board's concern on this matter and
respectfully requesting their participation in petitioning
the New York State Department of Transportation for a traffic
light at that intersection.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes Mr. McCluskey ---Nay
Mr. McCluskey stated he was opposed to this motion because
he did not feel there was that much traffic at that intersection
to warrant a traffic light --there are other situations in the Town
far worse than this one.
Mrs. Paino, Health and Safety reported on a tree on the corner
of Fenmore Drive and Kent Road located on the road which has
caused many accidents and she recommended that the tree be taken
down, since it is on Town property.
MRS. PAINO moved to request the Highway Superintendent to remove
this tree as soon as possible.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Letter of Credit submitted by Jeff Hunt Developers for Pondview
Subdivision was tabled from a prior meeting for a recommendation
from the Engineer and the matter was now placed before the Board
for their consideration.
The Engineer has approved the Letter of Credit for the sum of
$92,000.00 and Mr. Incoronato referred it to the Attorney for
his recommendation. The Attorney found it to be proper in form
and content.
Mrs. Paino discussed this item with Mr. Incoronato and informed
him that she felt Mr. Versace had some concerns on the Letter of
Credit.
MR. INCORONATO moved to table acceptance on the Letter of Credit
for the Pondview Subdivision to the next meeting.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
The salary rate for the newly appointed part time Fire Inspector,
Thomas Classey had been tabled at the last meeting. This matter
was now placed before the Board for their consideration.
Mr. Incoronato reviewed the action that had been taken previously.
Mr. Classes was hired for part time position, approximately 17
hours a week and the suggested pay was $4,200 for the period from
July 1, 1984 thru December 31, 1984, which represented about $9.50
per hour. The position was requested by the Board of Fire Com-
missioners, although they preferred a full time person. For now
the Board appointed a part time person who had been interviewed and
recommended by Mr. Gunderud.
Mr. McCluskey objected to this rate of pay and compared it to the
part time Vandalism Patrol making $9.00 an hour which the present
Board objected to in the beginning of the year; he also pointed
out that he never met the man and this was a darn good salary to
start off with in this town.
Mr. Incoronato felt the raise for the Vandalism Patrol from $6.50
to $9.00 was too excessive and this position called for far more
training than the patrolmen had who sit in cars and ride around
water and sewer plants and recreation areas.
All Board Members participated in a discussion on this salary
and it was concluded when they decided to table the matter.
MRS. PAINO moved to table action on this matter for a work shop
session with a Special Meeting immediately following their dis-
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Thursday night, July 5th, 1984
cussion/and invite Mr. Classey to attend, also Mr. Gunderud.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Davis Reiss, being recognized by the Chair, asked the Board how
they arrived at this hourly rate and suggested that between now
and their work shop session they check with neighboring towns
to inquire if they have established the same position and what
they are paying.
Mr. Incoronato responded that the applicant would not work for
less than this amount and he felt that his qualifications
warranted this rate. He would check out Mr. Reiss's suggestion.
A request for a budget transfer was received from the Comptroller
as follows:
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILWOMAN BALLARD
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,996.15 be and hereby is transferred
from account CF 1990.4 Contingency to account CF 7310.4, such monies
to be contributed to the Dutchess County Association for Senior
Citizens, Inc. to aid in the staffing of additional personnel.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
A request for a budget transfer was received from the Comptroller
enclosing two resolutions which the Town Board had the choice to
adopt ---the first for CWWIA from General A Fund with 8% interest
ar • the second also for CWWIA from General A Fund without interest.
Mr. Incoronato explained that CWWIA has an outstanding bond request
with the New York State Department of Audit and Control for $202,000.
for work done in the district. He understood that the general policy
in the past has been to lend money on interest free basis to the
water and sewer district, but because of the magnitude of this
loan, an immediate requirement of $37,000.00, Mrs. Crosby felt
a reasonable interest rate should be charged in this particular
case. This transfer is required with or without the interest.
The interest is less than it would be on the open market -- it is
a fair rate for the taxpayers of that district.
Mr. McCluskey had a few comments ---he was not disagreeing but it
seemed to him that we are charging ourselves interest; he asked
Mrs. Crosby what part of the general fund this money was coming
from,
to be
she replied that since it is only a loan, it does not have
specified what particular line item it would be taken from.
The reason she was requesting this was that bills of the district
are due and CWWIA could enjoy a 10% discount if paid by a certain
date. Mr. McCluskey then asked if we could afford it, the response
was in the affirmative for a short period of time, approximately
six to seven weeks. Approval of the bond is expected in the next
two weeks.
Mr. Johnson, being recognized by the Chair, remarked that the
Town has made similiar transactions in the past, they decided it
was a fair practice on short term loans, the district saves money
and the Town saves money.
The following resolution was offered by DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
INCORONATO who moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has an application for bonding
approval in the amount of $202,000.00 pending with the New York
State Comptroller's Office for certain improvements to the CWWIA,
and,
WHEREAS, some of these monies are due to the CWWIA operation
and maintenance account for reimbursement of previous expenditures
paid from CWWIA O/M, and
WHEREAS, CWWIA will suffer monetary loss as well as the loss
of some creditability, for some expenditures due for immediate
payment,
NOW, BE IT RESOLVED, that the sum of $37,000.00 be, and is
hereby transferred from General Fund Townwide to CWWIA, O/M, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as General A Fund revenues are collected
on a townwide basis and CWWIA monies are collected on a district
only basis, such $37,000.00 will be reimbursed to General A Fund
with interest at a rate of 8.00% per annum, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, such monies and interest will be
reimbursed immeditely upon receipt of the,bnnd monies, now pending
approval.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Paino
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
James Klein was present to speak
land in lieu of fees for Kendell
with Mr. Versace, Mrs. Paino and
four weeks ago at which time Mr.
to the Board regarding recreation
Farms and referred to a meeting
Ronald Evangelista about three or
Versace requested that he complete
the work in the Spook Hill area as specified by the Recreation
Commission which he agreed to. Mr. Klein presented a plan to the
Board as requested.
Mrs. Paino was familiar with this project at the recreation area
behind Reggie Drive off of Spook Hill Road and she requested the
Engineer to review the map submitted by Mr. Klein and compare it
with the check list they agreed to at that meeting.
MRS. PAINO moved to refer this matter to a work shop meeting
and also referred it to the Engineer for his review and recom-
mendation which would be discussed at that meeting on Thursday
July 12th, 1984.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Under Unfinished Business, the matter of the U. S. Cablevision
Amendment had been tabled at the last meeting for further
discussion at a work shop meeting with the Town Board, The
Attorney to the Town, the Town Cable Committee and Mr. Erichsen.
A work shop session has been set for July 12th, 1984 for this
discussion.
MR. INCORONATO moved to table this matter for discussion at the
July 12th, 1984 work shop session.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
A response was received from the Atlas Water Company Attorney
in the matter of a waiver from Atlas to allow Mr. Ivars Strazdins
to become a tenant to CWWIA, property located on 143 Myers Corners
Road ( 3 family home). Mr. Incoronato referred to the Attorney
for clarification.
Mr. Kessler reviewed the history of this request and informed the
Board that he had communicated with Atlas Water Company and requested
them to waive their franchise rights and allow Mr. Strazdons to
become a tenant to CWWI. They were receptive to this request and
made several alternative requests to the Town which the Town in
turn agreed to. Mr. Kessler responded with other conditions and
Atlas Water Company has agreed verbally.
MR. INCORONATO moved to authorize Mr. Strazdins to tie into CWWIA
subject to receipt of the written waiver from Atlas Water Company
by the Town Board and acceptance of this waiver by the Attorney
to the Town.
Seconded by Mrs. Paino
Motion Unanimously Carried
At the previous meeting Mr. McCluskey requested a legal opinion
from the Attorney on certain traffic signs such as Stop, Yield, etc.
in Plazas and Malls. The Attorney reported that his research of
this matter was in progress.
Mr. Incoronato requested that this be on the next Agenda for the
Town Board.
A resignation was received from Kenneth Brown from his position
as Dog Control Officer in the Town, effective July 1st, 1984.
MRS. PAINO moved to accept Mr. Brown's resignation with regret
and a letter be sent to him thanking him for his services to the
Town.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to advertise for one Dog Control Officer for
the Town.
Seconded by Mrs. Ballard
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Incoronato asked the Engineer if he had any of the information
he requested from the company advertising sludge treatment that he
had brought up a month ago.
Mr. Evangelista reported that both he and Mr. Morris had contacted
the company on several occasions but had received no response.
He would pursue it.
Mr. Incoronato reported on a work shop meeting on a discussion by
an individual who was seeking to rezone a parcel of property on
Smithtown Road and had lured a group of senior citizens to assemble
at the meeting with the idea of low income housing and reasonable
trailer purchase cost. These citizens were on fixed incomes and
complained that noone was concerned with their inability to pay
exhorbitant rents. They were seeking relief through the Town.
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The Town had sought relief for this group through a request
from Mrs. Crosby three months ago to contact our County Legislators
for them to research the possibility of Dutchess County being eligible
for Section 350EE of the law covering excessive rent increases for
senior citizens and the disable. No response has been received
to this date and Mr. Incoronato requested the Attorney to the
Town to research this matter.
Alberta Roe, being recognized by the Chair suggested that the
Town lease property to this group at a reasonable rate in a
logical area.
Mr. Incoronato was not responsive to the Town going into the
real estate business but did feel that the Town should have a
specific zone for this type housing for both seniors and the
young couples. The whole Master Plan would have to be reviewed
and it hinges on an ample water supply.
Nicholas Johnson was recognized by the Chair and requested that
the agendas for work shop sessions be published or posted in a
conspicuous location. He felt that directions were given to the
Engineer at these work shops and sometimes decisions were made.
Mr. Incoronato requested the Town Clerk to post the agendas
on the window of the Town Hall or the Bulletin Board.
There was no other business to come before the Board.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mrs.
Ballard and unanimously carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Reg. BiM. Mtg. 7/2/84
CAAkLIAZA--UNAS
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk