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1983-10-12 RGMAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER OCTOBER 12, 1983 1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG 3. ACCEPT MINUTES; Reg. Sept. 12, 1983 - Specials 8/2583 - 9/6/83 9/26/83 - 10/4/83 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Town Justices Bldg/Zoning Receiver of Taxes Hydrants Sup/Compt thru August PO‘ 5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS a. Petition for "STOP" signs on Bell -Air Lane at Aladdin & Orange Cts, b. H. Gunderud requests permission to attend NYS Planning Federation Institute at Grossingers Oct. 16-18 c. Anthony DiPietro requests permission to become a Tenant to Sewer Dist. d. Attorney to Town report re: Hilltop Water Site - Real Property Ta e. Attorney to Town re: Proposed Text of Stipulation between City of New York and Town for repayment f. R.E. Lapar, re: Central Wapp. Water Improvement Area Contract #1., Ext. #3 Environmental Assessment Form. g. Memo from Town Justices notifying Board of additional employee to docket cases re: Stop DWI Program. h. L. Diehl memo re: Waiver of Downstream Drainage Fee - Woronczk House Parking Lot. 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS 7. RESOLUTIONS a. Resolution to forward delinquent Water & Sewer Bills To County b. Bids for Chemicals c. Annual Agreement w/ County - Snow removal d. Central Wapp. Water Bonding (P.H. 9/26/83) e. Accessory Apts. (Mother -Daughter) (P.H. 9.26/83) f. Amendment to Sr. Citizen Tax exempt Local Law 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. ADJOURNMENT Le Co n -N %At\ r Provos,S eivae- rclakort— N t- oft eirv-6 ekcI\ /as(' oat 6) fri.4 6\41E1 . ri• br,'"'“a.4-‘4 aA,Lete- off at -9D 3t1A "`kAr_boaRi r e Pfriswy iCuorw)cr rc-. iey‘a..A RFS6 1 The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held on October 12th, 1983, at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York. Supervisor Diehl opened the meeting at 8:00 P.M. Present: Louis Diehl, Supervisor Nicholas Johnson, Councilman Gerard McCluskey, Councilman Bernice Mills, Councilwoman Frank Versace, Councilman Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk Others Present: Jon Holden Adams, Attorney Kenneth Croshier, Highway Supt. The meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 12, 1983, and the Special Meetings of August 25th, September 6th, September 26th and October 4th, 1983, having previously been sent to all Board Members, were now placed before them for their consideration. MR. JOHNSON moved that the above stated Minutes, be and they are hereby approved, as submitted by the Town Clerk. Seconded by Mrs. Mills Motion Unanimously Carried Reports were received from the Town Justices for September, Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator, September, Receiver of Taxes, August, Hydrant Report for September and the Supervisor/Comptroller Report thru August 31, 1983. Mr. Diehl commented that the last item on the Hydrant Report made note of the fact that a hydrant on Cider Mill Loop and All Angels Hill Road had no water and he had contacted Camp Pollution Control to correct that situation. MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to accept the above Reports and place them on file. Seconded by Mr. Johnson Motion Unanimously Carried A Petition was received from the residents of Bell -Air Lane and Orange Court requesting 'that stop signs be placed at the corner of Bell -Air Lane and Orange Court facing Bell -Air Lane and at the intersection of Alladin Court and Bell -Air Lane also facing Bell -Air Lane. MRS. MILLS moved to refer this matter to Mr. Croshier for his review and recommendation to the Board. Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried A request was received from Mr. Hans Gunderud for permission to attend the New York State Planning Federation Institute at Grossingers from October 16th through the 18th, 1983. MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to grant permission to Hans Gunderud to attend this Conference from October 16th through the 18th, 1983 at Town expense. Seconded by Mr. Johnson Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Anthony DiPietro wrote to the Board requesting permission to hook into the Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area as a tenant to that district. Mr. DiPietro was present and explained to the Board that he owned a parcel of land on MacFarlane Road which extends to Marlyn Drive where there is an existing sewer line. MRS. MILLS moved to refer Mr. DiPietro's request to Mr. Lapar for investigation and report to the Board. Seconded by Mr. Johnson Motion Unanimously Carried The following letter was received from the Attorney: September 14, 1983 Town Board Town of Wappinger P.O. Box 324 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Re: Hill Top Water Site/Real Property Taxes Dear Members of the Town Board: A recent tax bill for a portion of the Hill Top Water property recently purchased from Vorndran which is within the Town of East Fishkill (approximately 2.2 acres) prompted our consideration of Real Property Tax Law Section 406, subd. 3, which provides that real property owned by a municipal corporation not within its corporate limits used for a water pumping station or a water shed shall be wholly or partially exempt from taxation by the municipal corporation in which it is located provided that the governing board agrees in writing. While the tax burden may not be con- siderable, you may want to consider whether an agreement should 3 be solicited from the Wappinger Central School District and the Town of East Fishkill to exempt this parcel from real property taxation. s/ Jon Holden Adams MR. JOHNSON moved that the Attorney be authorized to proceed in this matter as described in his letter to the Town Board. Seconded by Mrs. Mills Motion Unanimously Carried The next item on the Agenda (5e) was a letter from the Attorney regarding the proposed text of stipulation between the City of New York and the Town for repayment. MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to delete Item 5e from the Agenda until further information was available. Seconded by Mrs. Mills Motion Unanimously Carried The Environmental Assessment Form on the Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area Contract #1, Extension #3 was forwarded to the Town Board by Mr. Lapar. MRS. MILLS moved that the Town Board adopt the findings of Mr. Lapar's report. Seconded by Mr. Johnson Motion Unanimously Carried A letter was received from Town Justice Vincent Francese notifying the Board that they had appointed an additional employee to assist in the processing and docketing of the increased case load resulting from increased D.W.I. matters before the court. This appointment is being funded by a grant from the Stop D.W.I. Program and will terminate when the funds are exhausted. MR. JOHNSON moved to receive this communication and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Diehl wrote to the Board regarding a request from Joe Zahn for a waiver of Downstream Drainage Fees for -repair of the East Parking Lot at the Woronock House on Route 376.: According to Mr. Zahn the lot was damaged during the construction of Route 376 when equipment and materials were stored at the lot. Mr. Diehl visited the area to view the damage and during a discussion with Mr. Zahn he explained that the Town had never set a precedent on waiving downstream drainage fees except for non-profit organizations. Mr. Zahn then withdrew his request for the waiver of the fees. No further action was needed by the Board. Under Committee Reports, Town Hall Committee --Mr. McCluskey reported that they were now ready to go into the second phase called the Design Developer Phase which Mr. John Kane, Architect for the proposed Town Hall referred to as the "nuts and bolts" phase. This phase should be completed sometime in December and they could then proceed to the third step called the bidding package which consisted of three parts --general construction, electrical and plumbing, heating and ventilating. He recommended that the Town Board take action tonight to authorize Hayward and Pakan to begin the second phase of the project. Mr. McCluskey moved that the Town Board empower the firm of Hayward and Pakan to start the Design Developer Phase of the Town Hall project. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mills. Mr. Versace voiced his opinion that by the Board authorizing the second phase and then proceeding to the bidding of the project, the Board was endorsing the building of the Town Hall. He felt that at this time the residents of the community should be presented with information on the project before any further monies are expended. Before any further decisions are made, he continued, Hayward and Pakan should make a presentation to the public and inform them of the costs involved. Mr. McCluskey corrected Mr. Versace and assured him that by authorizing the second phase of the project the Board was not committing themselves to the project. Mr. Versace continued and said that they did not know what the second phase would cost, they had no indication of how many dollars would be expended for a final design. Mr. McCluskey again corrected Mr. Versace and noted that the Town Board was supplied with information on the cost of each step of the proposed project during their discussions. Another point he brought up which concerned him was the fact that they were L L facing a deadline of December 31st as to whether the Board was committing themselves to this project. If the plans were not submitted by this deadline the Town could lose $50,000.00 this year and possibly $50,000.00 for each of the next two years for the planned Senior Citizen addition to the Town Hall which would be received through Consortium funds. Mr. Versace responded that he was aware of this fact, but he was trying to balance $335,000.00 of taxpayers' money against $50,000.00 of Consortium funds. He supports the fact that they should have the Senior Citizen room in the Town Hall, but he also supports the fact that before they start spending $335,000.00 they should know what they are doing and where it is coming from. Mr. Diehl interrupted the discussion and requested Mr. McCluskey to contact meeting on Board take the second Hayward and Pakan and set up a public informational the Town Hall Project. He recommended that the Town action on authorizing Hayward and Pakan to proceed with phase' at a "ftttur4 meeting. Mr. Johnson referred to a letter received from the Dutchess County Attorney's Office requesting the balance of $7,000.00 due on the original amount of $10,000.00 approved by the Board on the proceedings against the PASNY power lines. MR. JOHNSON moved to approve the payment of $7,000.00 for expenses from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the balance of the Town share for expenses incurred in the opposition to the PASNY power lines. Seconded by Mr. Versace Motion Unanimously Carried At the last meeting of the Board a request was made by Mr. Johnson to direct a letter to the County Executive regarding County operation and maintenance of three Town traffic lights at intersections with County roads. Mr. Johnson reported that a favorable response was received from Mr. Spratt indicating that the County was willing to take over two of the three lights in the Town --Old Hopewell Road at All Angels Hill Road and Myers Corners Road at All Angels Hill Road. In regard to the third Town traffic light at Old Albany Post Road (Old Route 9) and Middlebush Road, Mr. Spratt suggested that the Town contact Peter Anagnos, Director of Engineering and discuss with him the warrants that exist at that intersection. MR. JOHNSON moved that this matter be referred to Mr. Lapar and Mr. Croshier to contact Mr. Anagnos to discuss the matter with him. Seconded by Mrs. Mills Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Johnson's next report referenced a letter received from James Larocca, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation dated September 26, 1983, stating that the Governor's Bond Issue will not deprive municipalities of the CHIPS money they have been promised. A previous letter from this department dated June of 1983 informed the Board that the availability of future CHIPS money depended on the passage of the Bond on Election Day. MR. JOHNSON moved that a letter be directed to Mr. Larocca asking that he correlate the statements made in these two letters and .explain exactly what the bond issue will do to the CHIPS program. Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Johnson reported on correspondence received from Mr. Spratt regarding a drainage problem on Myers Corners Road at the inter- section of Dogwood Hill Road. He spoke of the possibility of connecting the Town drainage system to the County drainage system along Myers Corners Road and suggested that the Town Engineer and the County Engineer discuss this matter in regard to apportionment of cost and the question of responsibility. MR. JOHNSON moved to refer the matter to Mr. Lapar and Mr. Croshier for discussion with Peter Anagnos, Director of Engineering of the Department of Public Works. Seconded by Mrs. Mills Motion Unanimously Carried Mrs. Mills reported that she had received a call from Benedict Wielgos, 3 Rich Drive, regarding the completion of thercul-de-sac and installation of signs to indicate that it is a dead-end street. She then asked Mr. Croshier if he plans to address this situation and he replied that he had included monies in his 1984 budget to blacktop the cul-de-sac and erect two signs to identify Rich Drive as a dead-end road and he also planned to correct drainage problem on that road. Mrs. Mills requested the Town Clerk to inform Mr. Benedict Wielgos of 3 Rich Drive that monies have been included in the budget for next year to blacktop the cul-de-sac and erect dead-end signs on Rich Drive and the Town Board plans to address the drainage problem existing on that road at their next work shop session. Mrs. Mills next report was in regard to a September 21st, 1983 meeting of the Airport Advisory Board at Dutchess County Airport which she had been invited to attend as representative for Mr. Diehl. Commissioner Whited did not introduce her to the other representatives, nor was she allowed to participate in the meeting. Mr. McCluskey interrupted and commented that Mrs. Mills was treated very poorly at the meeting. He pointed out that although it was important to him to serve as a member of the Airport Advisory Committee, he could still address the problems at the airport as a member of the Safety Committee, and requested the Town Board to withdraw his name as a member of the Airport Advisory Committee and recommended that Mrs. Mills be appointed to replace him on that Committee. MR. MCCLUSKEY moved that the Town Board withdraw his name as a member of the Airport Advisory Committee. Seconded by Mr. Johnson Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. Versace ---Abstained MR. DIEHL moved that Bernice Mills be appointed to replace Mr. McCluskey as a member of the Airport Advisory Committee. Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mr. Versace ---Abstained Mrs. Mills added that she felt that her attendance at that meeting was a waste of time. She spoke of two planes with near mishaps at the airport within the past month and felt it was time to seriously discuss the cause of these incidentsr,Ath the County. Mrs. Mills expressed her delight on her appointment to the Committee and hoped she would do a good job for the residents. Mr. Diehl requested that the County Executive and the Commissioner of Aviation be notified of Mrs. Mills' appointment to the Airport Advisory Committee. MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to set a Public Informational Meeting on the Town Hall Project on October 24th, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. Seconded by Mrs. Mills Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Versace referred to correspondence received from the Pizzagalli Development Company requesting that the Town withdraw their petition to become a tenant to the Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area. He asked the Attorney what procedure the Board would follow in this matter. Mr. Adams responded that if the petition for the water district was withdrawn, there is no further action needed by the Town Board. Since the Board has not reviewed this correspondence, they agreed to table discussion to a later date. The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN MCCLUSKEY who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that all delinquent water and sewer bills in arrears as of November 10, 1983 in: Oakwood Water District, Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area, Fleetwood Water District, Tall Trees Water Improvement Area, Ardmore Water Improvement Area, Watch Hill Water District, Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area ##1, Wildwood Sewer District, Rockingham Farms Sewer District, Mid -Point Park Sewer District and Fleetwood Sewer District, in the Town of Wappinger, be forwarded to the County of Dutchess to be placed on the Tax Rolls of 1984. A list of all delinquent charges will be forwarded to the County on November 18, 1983. Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays Bids on Chemical Purchases for the sewer and water districts had been tabled from the last meeting since recommendations had not been received from the water and sewer operators. The following memo was forwarded to the Town Board by Mr. Cuatt: This department and Camo Pollution Control have reviewed the Chemicals Bids. We are recommending the following award: Chlorine Jones Chemical Lime Duso Chemical Peroxide Axton Cross Chemical Muriactic Acid Duso Chemical Mrs. Mills noted that she had been informed by Camo Pollution Control at a recent work shop session that'these recommendations were for the low bidders on each item and the Comptroller verified this fact. MRS. MILLS moved that the Chemical Purchases be awarded as recommended by the Comptroller and Camo Pollution Control. Seconded by Mr. Johnson Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Johnson requested the Comptroller to supply the Board with the dollar figure on these bids. The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN MCCLUSKEY who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent of Highways has been requested to remove snow from County roads, 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 1983-1984. Seconded by: Councilwoman Mills Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays A Public Hearing having been held by the Town Board on September 26th, 1983 on additional bonding for Central Wappinger Water Improvement Area Extension Contract, the matter was now placed before the Board for their consideration. Mr. Adams recommended that the Board table action on the bonding resolution pending a response to his letter written to the bonding counsel to determine if such action could be taken by the Board prior to obtaining approval from Audit and Control. MR. JOHNSON moved that action on the bonding resolution be tabled, as recommended by the Attorney. Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried A Public Hearing having been held by the Town Board on September 26th, 1983 on an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Wappinger (Accessory Apartments), the matter was now placed before the Board for their consideration. Mrs. Snowden pointed out to the Board that although a recommenda- tion had been received from the Town Planning Board, the Dutchess County Department of Planning recommendation had 'not been forwarded as of this date. The thirty day waiting period require- ment had not expired, therefore the Town Board could not take action on the Ordinance tonight. MR. JOHNSON moved to set a Special Meeting for October 24th, 1983 at 6:59 P.M. for the purpose of considering action on the Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance on Accessory Apartments, and any other business that may properly come before the Town Board. Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried A Public Hearing having been held by the Town Board on September 26th, 1983 on a proposed Local Law Providing for an Additional Graduated Income Exemption to Senior Citizens, the matter was now placed before them for their exemption. MR. VERSACE moved to adopt Local Law #8 of 1983 as follows: A local law amending Local Law No. 1 of 1967, Local Law No. 5 of 1977, Local Law No. 2 of 1980, Local Law No. 6 of 1980 and Local Law No. 7 of 1982. BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York as follows: Section 1. There shall be added to Local Law No. 1 of 1967, Section 2 of Local Law No. 5 of 1977, Local Law No. 2 of 1980, Local Law No. 6 of 1980 and Local Law No. 7 of 1982 a new section, to be entitled Section 2 (c) which shall read as follows: Section 2 (c). If the income of an eligible property owner of the combined income of the owners of the property exceeds the sum of $10,500.00 for the income tax year immediately preceding the date of making the application for tax exemption and is not greater than $13,500.00, said owner shall be entitled to a partial exemption as follows: Income Not Exceeding: Exemption: $11,000.00 45% 11, 500.00 40% 12,000.00 35% 12, 500.00 30% 13, 500.00 20% In administration of the foregoing, the provisions of Section 2 (b) shall be applicable other than the provisions limiting income to $10,500.00. Section 2. This local law shall take effect immediately upon adoption and filing. Seconded by: Mr. McCluskey Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 11 At the last meeting Mrs. Snowden informed the Board that she had received and opened three bids on the Refurbishment of the Recreation Barn on Montfort Road. These bids had not been forwarded to the Town Board nor did they receive a recommendation from the Recreation Commission, therefore, no action was taken by the Board at that meeting. Mrs. Mary Schmalz, a member of the Recreation Commission, submitted copies of the three bids and a recommendation from the Commission that the bid be awarded to the low bidder in the amount of $20,500.00. Mrs. Schmalz informed the Board that there were monies available in the Recreation Commission to do the project this year. MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to accept the information submitted by Mary Schmalz regarding the bid on the Refurbishment of the Recreation Barn on Montfort Road. Seconded by Mrs. Mills Motion Unanimously Carried The following letter was received from the Planning Board October 5th, 1983 Town Board Town of Wappinger Town Hall - Mill Street Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 Re: Informational Hearing on the Proposal to Close off Ardmore Drive onto Hopewell Road. Dear Board Members: At the October 3rd, 1983 meeting, the Planning Board held an informational hearing on a proposal to close off Ardmore Drive onto Hopewell Road as recommended by the Dutchess County Department of Public Works. The comments that were expressed indicated that the residents of the Ardmore Drive and Orchard Drive area do not want the road to be closed. The Planning Board advised the residents that the decision regarding the road closing would rest in the Town Board's hands. Respectfully yours, s/ Betty -Ann, Secretary Town of Wappinger Planning Board Mrs. Mills commented that the Town Board should go along with the residents' wishes. Mr. Versace informed the Board that he had attended the Planning Board and he agreed that the residents were opposed to closing that road. He also mentioned that there was discussion at that meeting on the identity of a parcel of land in the Kendell Sub- division. MR. VERSACE moved that a letter be directed to the Planning Board recommending that they contact either the Assessor or the Building Inspector for information on the owner of the parcel of land in the Kendell Subdivision. Seconded by Mrs. Mills Motion Unanimously Carried The following Petition with approximately 92 signatures from resi- dents of Orchard Homes was presented to the Town Clerk by Mr. Alan Lehigh prior to the meeting: We the residents of Orchard Homes in the Town of Wappingers Falls, New York are opposed to the "Kendall Farms" development as proposed until the following problems have been resolved. 1. The Wappingers Central Water System cannot adequately support the current connections to the system. There are problems with supply, distribution and pressure. The current system will not support additional connections without major design changes and additions. Connection to the Atlas Water Supply will not solve the long standing problems. 2. The proposed access roads to the "Kendall Farms" subdi- vision will force traffic through the center of the current Orchard Homes development. The proposal will create safety problems and destroy the tranquility of the present community. The access road should not be opened into the Orchard Homes development. It should be brought around to connect with lower Ardmore or Spookhill Road. 3. The proposal to close the Ardmore access on Hopewell Road should not be permitted to proceed. The access should be left open. Only when all three matters are fixed should the "Kendall Farms" proposal be permitted to proceed. MRS. MILLS moved to receive, the petition and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Johnson Motion Unanimously Carried A second letter from the Planning Board requested authorization from the Town Board to hire two deputy sheriffs for their October 27th, 1983 public hearing on the Cranberry Hills Project at the Wappingers Junior High School. MR. JOHNSON moved that the Dutchess County Sheriff be requested to to provide two deputy sheriffs for the Wappingers Junior High School on October 27th, 1983, as requested by the Planning Board. Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried A late communication was received from Raymond Croniser requesting permission to hook-up Lot #4 in the Edgehill Subdivision lA as a tenant to the Rockingham Farms Sewer District. Mr. Croniser indicated that Mr. Robert Lawrence was under contract with him to purchase the home. Mr. Johnson added that he had spoken with Mr. Lawrence prior to the meeting and he confirmed the fact that he was in the process of purchasing the home being built by Mr. Croniser who was acting on his behalf in requesting this hook-up. MR. JOHNSON moved to refer this request to Mr. Lapar and the Dutchess County Health Department for their review and recommenda- tion. Seconded by Mr. Diehl Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Ernst Martin wrote to the Town Board regarding the Route 9D Bridge Replacement and his concern that construction of this new bridge could cause flooding of his property. Since he felt that both the New York State Department of Transportation and the Town of Wappinger were responsible for this project, he was putting both parties on notice that he would hold them responsible for any and all damage that may result to property or personal injury. MR. JOHNSON moved that Mr. Martin's letter be referred to Mr. Adams and Mr. Lapar for their review . Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried A letter was received from Mr. & Mrs. Robert Menger, 87 Ardmore Drive requesting that they be included in the Town sewerage system when the proposed subdivision starts construction in that area. At the last Board meeting, Mrs. Mills reported that she had spoken to the Kantors and the Mengers on their willingness to wait for a sewer hook-up to the Town sewer system until? the proposed sub- division started construction. At that time they both indicated they were willing to wait. Mrs. Menger was present and informed the Board that they would like to have confirmation of this proposed resolution. MRS. MILLS moved that a letter be directed to Mr. & Mrs. Kantor and Mr. & Mrs. Menger informing them that the Town Board has agreed that when the Kendell Subdivision starts construction in their area, sewer hook-ups to the Wappinger Sewer Improvement Area #1 will be available to both homes. Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Versace reported on complaints received from residents of Sherwood Heights regarding the excessive flow of water from the Carmel Heights Subdivision brought on by the heavy rainfall. They were concerned whether the developers of that subdivision had completed the drainage requirements set by the Planning Board in their final approval of the Carmel Heights Subdivision. MR. VERSACE moved to refer this matter to the Highway Superintendent and the Building Inspector to determine if the developer had com- plied with the drainage requirements of the Planning Board. Seconded by Mr. Johnson Motion Unanimously Carried MR. JOHNSON moved that a letter be directed to Zvi Segal, developer of the Cammel Heights Subdivision informing him of the complaint and request that he check into the cause of the flooding and do whatever is necessary to correct the problem. Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried Kathy Hamilton was recognized by the Chair and spoke to the Board on behalf of herself and her mother, Theresa Hamilton. She referred to a letter written by her mother to the Town Board regarding damage to her property caused by overflow of Town water on to her property. She quoted the postscript on Mr. Diehl's response to her mother's letter --"I shall contact Environmental Commission, Dutchess County Health Department, Dutchess County Department of Public Works and turn your problem and your property in and out. If you are wrong, you will correct. If the Town is wrong, Town will correct, so help me". Since these agencies had not contacted her, she pursued the matter with them and apparently received no satisfaction. Miss Hamilton was now seeking action by the Town for correction of their problem. MR. JOHNSON moved to refer this matter to Mr. Croshier and Mr. Lapar to investigate the drainage problem on Mrs. Hamilton's property and report their findings to the Board. Seconded by Mr. McCluskey Motion Unanimously Carried Miss Hamilton informed the Board that as of tonight they would be dealing with her lawyer.. MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Johnson and unanimously carried. The Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M. Reg. Mtg. 10/12/83 Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk The Adjourned Public Hearing from September 26th, 1983, on a proposed Local Law Providing for Partial Tax Exemption on Real Property for Certain Persons with Limited Income Over 65 Years of Age, reconvened on October 12th, 1983. Supervisor Diehl reopened the Hearing at 7:50 P.M. Present: Louis Diehl, Supervisor Nicholas Johnson, Councilman Gerard McCluskey, Councilman Bernice Mills, Councilwoman Frank. Versace, Councilman Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk At the September 26th, 1983 Public Hearing, Mr. Versace noted that Mr. Logan, Town Assessor, could not be present to answer questions that the residents may have and recommended that the Hearing be adjourned to a later date. A motion was made by Mr. Versace that the Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law be adjourned to October 12th, 1983 at 7:45 P.M., seconded by Mr. McCluskey and unanimously carried. Mr. Logan was unable to attend tonight's Public Hearing since he had to attend an Assessor's Meeting, however he forwarded the following letter: 12 October 1983' Town Board Town of Wappinger With regard to the proposed addition to the law granting exemption to Senior Citizens based on their income as permitted by Chapter 991 of 4he laws of 1983 of New York State please be advised that I heartily recommend the adoption by the Town of the increase in income limits and the implementation of the graduated exemption. Attached is a copy of the exemption to be granted at each income interval. As in the past this office will make every attempt to fully publicize the availability of the exemption and help all taxpayers in the Town who may be entitled to the benefit. It is my opinion that the enactment on the part of the Town of this proposed benefit to our Senior Citizens will have only a minor effect on the tax base. Very truly yours, s/ Thomas E. Logan Sole Assessor P.S. Please understand that as of this date neither the County or Wappinger Central School District have acted on this legislation. Mr. Diehl asked for comments from the public either for or against the proposed Local Law. There were no comments from the residents present either for or against the Local Law. Mr. Diehl moved to Close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. McCluskey and unanimously carried. The Hearing closed at 7:54 P.M. Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk