1982-07-26 SPMA Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
was held on July 26,. 1982, at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Village
of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, New York.
Supervisor Diehl opened the meeting at 7:16 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:
Kenneth Croshier, Acting Highway Superintendent
This meeting was set at the regular meeting of the Town Board
held July 12, 1982, for the purpose of releasing the escrow money
of the Pondview Subdivision developer being held by the Town until
the work was completed and other business that might come before
the Board.
Mr. Diehl brought up a request received from Mrs. Crosby to attend
a conference for Receiver of Taxes,sponsored by the Association of
Towns at Cornell University since an invitation to conduct a class
at the conference had been extended to her. They had done this
for several years and Mrs. Crosby said she would attend if it was
the desire of the Board but she had already attended the Town
meeting held in New York last February.
MRS. MILLS moved that the request made by ,Mrs. Crosby to attend
the Association of Towns meeting, be denied.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes Mr. Johnson ---Nay, Mr. McCluskey ---Abstained
Mr. Croshier was then questioned on the status of the work at
Pondview and he recommended that the escrow money be released
since the work had been completed. Mrs. Mills brought up the
fact that there was a pile of debris left and it was unsightly;
she wanted to know who left it there and why it wasn't cleaned
up. It was determined that most of, it belonged to the new owners
of the second section of Pondview and it should be brought to the
attention of the Zoning Administrator.
MR. DIEHL moved that the Zoning Administrator be instructed to
immediately cite the person responsible for the violation described
by Mrs. Mills at the Pondview Subdivision.
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
Motion Unanimously Carried
Discussion then followed on the amount of the total escrow held
by the Town which was determined to be $16,450.00 and the bills
that were ow-ed„(by the developer. It was agreed that Wilson
Excavator should be paid their snow plowing bill in the amount of
$517.00 and the balance of the escrow money would be released to
the road contractor.
MR. MCCLUSNEY moved that upon the recommendation of the Highway
Superintendent the escrow money of Pondview Subdivision Developer
in the amount of $16,450.00 be released as follows: $15,933.00
be paid to AAA Paving Company and $517.00 be paid to Wilson
Excavators, Inc., with consent of Fairview Enterprises (developer
of Pondview Subdivision).
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes Mrs. Mills ---Nay
Mrs. Mills stated for the record that she was voting against the
motion due to the fact that the debris was left around the road.
Mr. Hanig requested that copies of these checks be sent to him
after their release.
The following proposed Local Law was introduced by COUNCILMAN
JOHNSON:
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
as follows:
Section 1. It shall be deemedunlawful for the operator
of any motor vehicle to permit his motor vehicle to be driven
to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and
passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction when
official markings are in place indicating those portions of
any town highway where overtaking and passing or driving to
the left of such markings are prohibited, such marking being a
double line. No driver of a vehicle proceeding along such
town highway shall at any time drive on the left side of such
markings.
Section 2. The foregoing limita tion shall not apply to
the driver of a vehicle turning left when entering or leaving
such highway Where a left turn is permitted.
Section 3. Any violation of this local law shall be
deemed a traffic infraction and theoperator of said vehicle
shall be subject to a fine for such infraction not exceeding
$25.00.
Section 4. The following roads of the town shall be
deemed highways hwere the foregoing limitations or provisions
of this local law shall apply:
Robinson Lane
Diddell Road
Smith Crossing Rd.
Maloney Road
DeGarmo Hills Rd.
Montfort Road
Pye Lane
Brown Road
Kent Road
Spook Hill Road
Losee Road
Widmer Road
St. Nicholas Rd.
Wildwood Drive
(outside edges only)
Old Myers Corners Rd.
1.30 miles
1.64 miles
1.24 miles
1.29 miles
.98 miles
.75 miles
1.11 miles
. 22 miles
1.22 miles
1.33 miles
.94 miles
2.10 miles
.74 miles
.62 miles
. 48 miles
Old Route 9 (North)
Old Route 9 (South)
MacFarlane Road
Wheeler Hill Road
Ketchamtown Road
Old State Road (9D)
Stoneykill Road
River Road South
River Road North
Smithtown Road
Cedar Hill Road
Cooper Road
Old Route 9 at Cooper
.43
.90
1.09
1.62
1.90
.87
1.00
.56
1.59
1.76
1.69
.45
.39
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Lake Oniad Drive .65 miles
Section 5. This local law shall take effect upon
with the Secretary of State as provided by law.
filing
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, there has been duly presented and introduced
at a meeting of this Town Board on the 26th day of July, 1982,
a proposed local law pzoviding for application of pavement
markings on town highways,
WHEREAS, the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law
requires that no local law shall be passed by the Legislative
Body of the Town until a Public Hearing thereon has been held
before such body,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
1. That a Public Hearing shall be held on the said
proposed Local Law by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
on the 9th day of August, 1982 at 7:45 P.M. EDT on such day at
the Town Hall, Mill Street, Village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess
County, New York.
2. That at least five (5) days notice of such hearing
shall be given by the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger by
due posting thereof upon the bulletin board maintained by
said Town Clerk in the Town Hall and by publishing such notice
at least once in the official newspaper of the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by: Councilman McCluskey
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The following proposed Local Law was introduced by COUNCILMAN
JOHNSON:
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
as follows:
Section 1: It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle to
park or stand in that area designated and marked as a "no parking"
area at the Chelsea Boat Ramp, said no parking area to extend
on the east side of Front Street between the boat ramp at its
easterly side and the intersection of Front Street with Bank Street.
Section 2: A violation of this local law shall be subject
to a fine no greater than $25.00.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON
who moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, there has been duly presented and introduced
at a meeting of this Town Board on the 26th day of July, 1982,
a proposed local law which would prohibit parking in the area
of the Chelsea Boat Ramp, and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law
requires that no local law shall be passed by the Legislative
Body of the Town until a Public Hearing thereon has been held
before such body,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
1. That a Public Hearing shall be held on the said
proposed Local Law by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
on the 9th day of August, 1982 at 7:40 P.M. EDT on such day
at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Village of Wappingers Falls,
Dutchess County, New York.
2. That at least five (5) days notice of such hearing
sahll be given by the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger, by
the due posting thereof upon the bulletin board maintained by
said Town Clerk in the Town Hall and by publishing such notice
at least once in the official newspaper of the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by: Councilman McCluskey
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
The Town Clerk presented the Report of Examination from the New
York State Department of Audit and Control to the Town Board.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to accept the Report of Examination presented
from the Town Clerk.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Board requested the Supervisor to set up a meeting with
the Town CPA, the firm of Pellegrini and Sedore to review this
report with them.
Mr. Johnson reported that he had received complaints from residents
of large aircraft, such as 727's and B17's at the Dutchess County
airport and he did not feel that the facilities at the airport
were intended to handle planes of this size except under emergencies,
and suggested that they contact the County for information on their
policy in this matter.
MR. JOHNSON moved that the Town Board voice their objections
to the County Executive and the Commissioner of Aviations
for the use of Dutchess County Airport for planes the size of
the 727's and B17's except under emergency
Seconded by Mr. McCluskey
conditions.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Versace brought up the subject of clean-up around the Kent
Road recreation pond area which he had previously discussed with
the Recreation Commission Chairman. It had been mowed by the
maintenance men, however, Mr. Versace felt that a small dozer
would do a good job in grading that area and clearing it of all
debris. This brought up a question on the boundary lines around
the pond and it was agreed that this factor should first be
determined before taking any action for a thorough clean-up.
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved that the Engineer research the property to
determine the boundary lines and any existing rights of way
Seconded by Mr. Diehl
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. MCCLUSKEY moved to close the Special Meeting, seconded by
Mr.Johnson and unanimously carried.
The meeting closed at 7:54 P.M.
Spl. Mtg. 7/26/82
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk