1983-09-06 SPMA Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
was held on September 6th, 1983, at the Town Hall, Mill Street,
Village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Diehl opened the meeting at 4:03 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Nicholas Johnson,. Councilman
Bernice Mills, Councilwoman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent:
Gerard McCluskey, Councilman
Others Present:
Jon Holden Adams, Attorney
Notice of this meeting was sent to all Board Members on September
1st, 1983, calling said meeting for September 6th, 1983 at 4:00 P.M.
Notices were also sent to the three newspapers and three radio
stations on September 1st, 1983 and posted on the Town Clerk's
Bulletin Board.
This meeting was calledfor the purpose of considering an amend-
ment to the Resolution previously adopted by the Town Board
relating to apartment rentals by Senior Citizens living in
apartment applying for Condominium. Status, and any other business
that may properly come before the Board.
The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, on August 25, 1983, the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger by resolution adopted Chapter 771 of the Laws of 1983,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board now wishes to amend the same,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the provisions of Chapter
771 of the Laws of 1983 be made applicable to eligible senior
citizens and eligible disabled persons within the Town of
Wappinger as those terms are defined by said Chapter 771, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any non -purchasing tenant who
is either an eligible; senior citizen; or .an eligible disabled
person as defined by Chapter 771 of the Laws of 1983 who is
an occupant of a building or structure for which conversion
is sought from residential rental status to cooperative or
condominium ownership shall not, either prior to orlsubsequent
to said conversion, be subject to removal from units occupied
by them prior,to said coinveraion,uniesa.a proceedipg is com-
menced against said tenant for either (1) non-payment of rent,
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(2) illegal use or occupancy of the premises, or (3) refusal
of reasonable access to the owner, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no rental increases shall be
imposed upon said eligible senior citizens and said eligible
disabled person other than to the extent permitted by Chapter
771, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the -provisions of said Chapter
771 shall be limited in its application within the town to the
extent set forth by said law, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the provisions of the resolution
adopted by the Town Board on August 25, 1983, to the extent
inconsistent with this Resolution, be deemed to be repealed
and rescinded, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall forthwith
file a certified copy of this resolution with the Attorney General.
Seconded by: Councilman Versace
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Prior to the adoption of the resolution, Mr. Diehl requested
that the rental increase of the senior citizens and disabled
persons not exceed 5%. Mr. Adams explained that he was advised
by a representative of the Attorney General's office that the
Town does not have the option of adopting their own version of
the law, it must be adopted under the provisions of Chapter 771.
Mr. Adams had been requested by the Board to negotiate a settle-
ment with Herman Osten regarding the acquisition of an easement
through his property necessary for the water and sewer extension
contract in the Cedar Hill Area. He recommended that the Board
consider an offer of $6,900 which Mr. Osten's attorney had indicated
would be acceptable to his client.
MR. DIEHL moved to authorize the Attorney to negotiate an amount
up to $6,900 for an easement through the property of Herman Osten
which is essential to the water and swwer extension contract in
the Cedar Hill area.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
A memo was received from the Comptroller requesting permission
for Ann Buckley and Melva Laffin to attend a Training Schocll
at Grossingers from September 27th through September 30th, 1983.
Since Mrs. Laffin had been to a prior conference this year, the
Board agreed, after discussion, that they would consider a devia-
tion from the Town Policy and allow her to attend the School.
The Comptroller was requested to provide additional information
on the programs offered, which could warrant such action.
MR. JOHNSON moved that Ann Buckley be granted permission the
Training School at Grossingers from September 27th through the
30th, 1983, at Town expense, and Mrs. Laffin be allowed to attend
on a daily basis for which the Town would pay her transportation
and one meal.
Seconded by Mr. Diehl
Motion Unanimously Carried
There was no other business to come before the Board.
MR. VERSACE moved to close the Special Meeting, seconded by
Mr. Johnson and unanimously carried.
The Meeting closed at 4:30 P.M.
aine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Spl. Mtg. 9/6/83
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AGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SEPTEMBER 12, 1983
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ACCEPT MINUTES
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS;
Town Justices Receiver of Taxes -July Bldg/Zng Supervisor/Compt
Hydrant Report
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Pauline Brannen .re: Sr. Citizens drop-in Center
b. Mr. & Mrs. Tullis re: Swimming facilities for Senior Citizens
c. L. Bowden, Minister, re: Waiver of fees for Special Use Permit
d. Mr. & Mrs. Donald Grossman re: Dangerous condition of Robinson Lane
e. R.E. LApar Reports: (1) Repair Sewer lines & Man holes -Rockingham
Sewer Dist. (2) Community Development Block Grant.
f. Attorneys Report re: (1) Meter Installation Contract. (2)
Mocassin Hill release of escrow
g. Sup. Diehl memo re: (1) Request for Federal Revenue Sharing money
for re -striping Town Rds. (2) Resolution for Reward -Renta.
h. Thos. Logan, Assesssor, request permission to attent New York State
Conference at Kutchers Sept. 26 -30th.
i. Consider: Changing date for October Meeting (Columbus Day)from 10th:
Set Sp. Meeting (Afternoon?) to receive Tentative Town Budget(Octlst
thru 5th) and set date for Public Hearing on Federal Revenue
Sharing Sharing Budget imput (especially Sr. Citizens)
j. Tax=Reviews (7) served on Town: Benderson Development Go; 2
li Art -Tex Petroluem: Brack Construction Corp.: Wenliss Park
Realty: Chemical Bank: Imperial Gardens Company
k. Notices of Public Hearings: Town of Poughkeepsie - Town of
Fishkill - Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals (2)
1. Supervisor Diehl re: News release pertaining to John T. Sloper
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. RESOLUTIONS
a. Bids on Stream Cleaning - Hunter and Mid Point Park
b. Bids for Budge and Chemicals
c. Bids for Reacreation - Barn
d. Resolution to set ublic Hearing for CWWIA for construction of
improvements and maximum amount proposed to be expended therefor.
e. Sup. Diehl re: Resolution to implement Real Property Tax Law 459
f. Introduction of Ordinance for "Accessory Apartments" (Mother -
Daughter)
g. Introduction of Local Law regulating Noises
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Attendance at Conference of Mayors Training School (Mel) further
information from Compt.
b. Stotz vs Town Boai'd (Attorney)
9. NEW BUSINESS
Minutes of meeting held by U.S. Cablevision G.M. & 2 T/Wappinger
Committee members.
10. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
SEPTEMBER 12, 1983
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3 . ACCEPT MINUTESatti- .,6.1p ; 7 —1 3 ; st i c, 23
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS; '
Town Justices Receiver of Taxes -July Bldg/Zng Supervisor/Compt
Hydrant Report
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Pauline Brannen re: Sr. Citizens drop-in Center
b. Mr. & Mrs. Tullis re: Swimming facilities for SeniorCitizens
c. L. Bowden, Minister, re: Waiver of fees for Special Use Permit
d. Mr. & Mrs. Donald Grossman re: Dangerous condition of Robinson Lane
e. R.E. LApar Reports: (1) Repair Sewer lines & Man holes -Rockingham
Sewer Dist. (2) Community Development Block Grant.
f. Attorneys Report re: (1) Meter Installation Contract. (2)
Mocassin Hill release of escrow
g. Sup. Diehl memo re: (1) Request for Federal Revenue Sharing money
for re -striping Town Rds.i�.::..._a►.-
h. Thos. Logan, Assesssor, request permission to attent New York State
Conference at Kutchers Sept. 26 -30th.
i. Consider: Changing date for October Meeting (Columbus Day)from 10th:
Set Sp. Meeting (Afternoon?) to receive Tentative Town Budget(Octlst
thru 5th) and set date for Public Hearing on Federal Revenue
Sharing Sharing Budget imput (especially Sr. Citizens)
j. Tax,J eviews (7) served on Town: Benderson Development Co; 2
Art -Tex Petroluem: Brack Construction Corp.: Wenliss Park ~+ ;
Realty: Chemical Bank: Imperial Gardens Company
k. Notices of Public Hearings: Town of Poughkeepsie - Town of
Fishkill - Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals (2)
1. Supervisor Diehl re: News release pertaining to John T. Sloper
t`1
• A i.5t0c , r' te.Crr% C�?ares ge+ ;Ute t ci T ern,
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
C 4-30)
7. RESOLUTIONS
a. Bids on Stream Cleaning - Hunter and Mid Point Park
b. Bids for Sudge and Chemicals
c. Bids for Reacreation - Barn
d. Resolution to set ublic Hearing for CWWIA for construction of
improvements and mRximum amount proposed to be expended therefor.
e. Sup. Diehl re: Resolution to implement Real Property Tax Law 459
f. Introduction of Ordinance for "Accessory Apartments" (Mother -
Daughter)
g. Introduction of Local Law regulating Noises
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Attendance at Conference of Mayors Training School (Mel) further
information from Compt.
b. Stotz vs Town Board (Attorney)
9. NEW BUSINESS
Minutes of meeting held by U.S. Cablevision G.M. & 2 T/Wappinger
Committee members.
�! 10. ADJOURNMENT