1977-02-14 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TG,TN OF WAPPINGER
FEBRUARY 14, 1977
1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ACCEPT MINUTES Reg. Dec. 13, 1976 - Annual Dec. 30, 1976
ReOrganizational Jan. 3, 1977 - Reg. Jan. 10, 1977 - Reg. Jan. 24, 1977
Special Jan. 3, 1977 -Special Dec. 14, 1976
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Supervisor Town Justices Rec. of Taxes Bldg. Insp. Zng. Adm.
Grinnell Library Annual Report
5. RESOLUTIONS
1. Local Law #1 of the year 1977
2. Transfer of funds - Tall Trees
3. Vacancy on Zoning Board of Appeals
4. Bids for Rec. Comm. Baseball Equipment
5. Bids for Highway Materials, etc. .
6. Tax Review - Imperial Plaza & Apts.
7. M. Ryan - Conversion of Short Term Debt to Serial Bonds
8. T. Logan - erroneous Water Dist. Assessment
9. Pauline Egan - Erroneous amounts for unpaid
10. Correction of spelling of MacFarlane Rd.
S & W. rents on Tax -
Bills
6. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. H. Mangold re: Public Hearing for CATV rate increase
b. N. Scofield re: release of remaining cash bond
c. Residents of Larissa Lane re: Road conditions
d. Residents of Dara Lane re: water mains freezing
e. R. E. Lapar letter referring to Fire Protection Survey
f. H. Prager, Jr., chief New Hackensack Fire Co. re: Hydrants
g. Town of Poughkeepsie Notice of Public Hearing
h. Notification of Public Hearing by Freshwater Wetlands Appeals Bd.
i. T. Logan re: installation of a Terminal Connected to C. Computor
j. Shirley Ranieri re: Downstream Drainage Fees
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Rooms over Bank
Water Meter Readouts
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. E. Hawksley re: Ordinance
b. R. Ruit cost of repair to
c. Planning Bd. & Zoning Bd.
Plan approval
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
for SEQR
Stairs per Ins. Co. Recommendation
requests per Special Use Permits & Site
The Regular Bimonthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger was held on February 14, 1977 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town
Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Supervisor Diehl called the meeting to order at 8:11 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Louis Clausen, Councilman
Leif Jensen, Councilman
Nicholas Johnson, Councilman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
William Horton, Highway Superintendent
Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town
Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town
Upon opening the meeting, Supervisor Diehl observed that there were
a number of residents present from Schoonmaker's Development off
Spook Hill Road who were concerned with a problem of the water lines
freezing. He, therefore, directed that, to accommodate the large
group present, item 6d on the Agenda would be the first order of
business. Mr. Diehl opened the discussion by informing the group
that there was a meeting among Town Officials with Schoonmaker and
the Town, tomorrow is going to have a contractor go in and physically
open the road in Dara Lane. It will be under the direction of the
Mr. Horton, the Highway Superintendent and find out what actually
is under the roads, why have they been freezing (the water lines).
One line was 'freed three times and three times it refroze. The
only way to find out what the problem is to dig up and expose the
lines, and then find out how to correct it permanently.
Mrs. Jacqueline O'Malley, 15 Dara Lane, asked who bears the cost of
the excavation or does that depend on what is found tomorrow. Mr.
Diehl stated what they found' would have some bearing on it. It is
the Town Board's feeling the blame belongs with Schoonmaker. Schoon-
maker Homes has been non-commital wishing also to wait and see what
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the problem is. The discussion contined with several other resi-
dents, all relating to the problem of the freezing of a number of
the water lines. Mrs. O'Malley acted as more or less the spokesman,
offering information of other problems in this area that the Board
had not been aware of. Mr. Versace asked Mrs. O'Malley if she
would accept the responsibility of providing the Town Board with
a list of other residents who had experienced similar problems.
Mrs. O'Malley agreed to supply it to the Supervisor.
Mr. Diehl stated that, although it wasn't on the Agenda, there
were some residents present who wished to address the Board regard-
ing Landfill. He asked for one spokesman to speak for the group.
Mrs. Nancy Hayton, Robinson Lane, acting as spokesman asked if the
Board was aware of a meeting that was held today in the City of
Poughkeepsie with the City Common Council, Mr. Gubatosi, Mr. Arinelli,
and Mr. Robar. The City Council unanimously agreed that Parkers
Outdoor World was the ideal spot for the Landfill - why did the
City feel that Parkers was the ideal spot? She believes itt time
Mr. Gubatosi got the message, one way or the other, that if he's
going to come back to the Board again, he says he has another propo-
sal which she contends is the same as she heard last year and the
year before, there was nothing new. She would like the Board to
reassure her one more time that this area is zoned residential, it's
not for garbage.
Mr. Johnson commented that he was a member of the Landfill Committee
and had been watching the progression of the Landfill problems from
the County through the various Towns and was quite amazed Parkers
World came up again even after other areas had been deemed better
choices. The Town Board has, in the past, moved resolutions indi-
cating its opposition to Landfill at Parkers and believed it would
be appropriate again at this time to move another resolution reiter-
ating opposition to it.
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The following ''Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby
reiterates its opposition to having Parkers World being used for
either a private or Municipal Landfill since it does border upon
one of the few, if not our only, remaining Trout Stream, and
downstream on Sprout Creek is an area where we do, somehow, have
our main water supplies for Town of Wappinger residents, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Dutchess County balefill
operation at the Airport be used as a temporary measure while they
seek a permanent garbage disposal site.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Prior to the vote, there was lengthy discussion on the subject.
Mr. Versace commented that there was a Local Law of the Town
pertaining to landfills in the Town, and believed the Town Board,
last year, had indicated that it was a County problem. The County
had had it for a year, and the Town Board hasn't been involved one
way or another in the garbage business for this length of time and
didn't think they would now get involved in it. "He didn't see much
sense adopting another resolution, but on the other hand if the Board
did, it should also state that the Town Board does not approve of a
balefill site within the Town of Wappinger also, put the County on
notice that we would like garbage out altogether. If the residents
and Town's concern is the streams cleaned up resolve that the County
cease their operation of balefill at the White's Bridge area.
kw, Mr. Jensen supported Mr. Johnson's resolution and further stated
that it wouldn't hurt this Town Board to go on record opposing the
landfill site being at Parkers World with a letter sent to the County
Board of Legislators and County Executive stating so.
Mr. Clausen agreed with what was said in that in the past they had
supported motions whereby an individual could not operate a private
landfill within the Town of Wappinger, but he believed that Mr.
Gubatosi will eventually have to come before the Town Board and
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present something before he can even consider running a landfill.
The problem is, in his mind, that you cannot disenfranchise a
person d right to come before you. He thinks what they would have
to do is allow an individual to come before them with a proposition,
and on its merits, deny it, and this Board has never gotten to that
point where they have denied Mr. Gubatosi once and for all an
operation of a landfill. He thought the only thing this resolution
would do is again tell the man they were against him, and he would
hope it's not taken that he can't come before the Board. Let him
come before them and let them deny it on the basis of his plan once
and for all.
Mr. Diehl indicated support of the resolution but would like to
have seen added that they will not entertain or accept any private
or Municipal -County Municipal Landfill on Parkers and are entertain-
ing continuation of balefill on a temporary basis only with the
intent that they move to a system such as American Can or Pyroalysis.
Further discussion ensued revolving around the same subject before
the vote was finally called.
Mr. Diehl indicated there were also some residents present who
were concerned about the Downstream Drainage Fees. Therefore, Item
6j would be considered next by the Board.
The following letter was read:
8 McCafferty Place
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
February 7, 1977
Town Board, Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Gentlemen:
I wish to protest the present downstream drainage fees assessed
commercial establishments before they are permitted to erect an
addition to an existing facility. The present method being used
id definitely discriminatory against business people who operate
in the Town of Wappinger.
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From what I have been able to determine from the limited informa-
tion available, any commercial establishment applying to erect any
addition whatsoever to his building must pay a fee of approximately
$1,176 per acre on which the building is situated each time an
addition is constructed. Subdivisions of property are to be
charged $200 a plot. There seems to be no fee for homeowners
adding on a house.
In all of the correspondence I obtained from the Secretary of the
Planning Board on this subject, there is no resolution from the
Town Board stating that these fees whould be charged. -Therefore,
I question the legality of charging them.
The square footage of our commercial building, The Apollo on
Route 9D, is now approximately 900 square feet (about the size
of a very small home). We would like to erect a 14'x16' addition
for storage (224 square feet) which would bring the total square
footage of the building to about 1,125 square feet (about the
size of a small three-bedroom home). Using the present formula
for assessing downstream drainage fees, the charge would be
almost $8,000 based on 6.68 acres on which the building is located.
My questions at this time are, "Where does this small commercial
facility differ from a residence?" "Why are additions to homes
exempt from this fee?" "Why should the construction of our storage
room create any more drainage problem than someone building a
garage or a family room on his home?" As I have pointed out, the
present building and proposed addition would be comparable to the
size of a small house.
I understand this fee structure was assigned because of past
problems, particularly with housing developments. If such fees
are necessary, everyone in the Town should be responsible for them.
Such a large per cent of the burden should not be borne by such a
small per cent of the community, namely commercial establishments
which make up a very small percentage of the Town's total acreage.
I urge you to immediately re-examine your extremely inequitable and
discriminatory (and possibly illegal) rate structure for downstream
drainage. Small business people, in particular, have been struggling
these past few years. These exhorbitant fees could very well be
the "straw that breaks the camel's back".
Very truly yours,
s/ Shirley D. Ranieri
The following was Mr. Diehl's letter in answer to Mrs. Ranieri:
February 8, 1977
Mrs. Shirley Ranieri
8 McCafferty Place
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Dear Mrs. Ranieri:
I have received your letter of complaint on Downstream
Drainage.
I might say your concerns are shared somewhat by myself and
others. In speaking at a Chamber of Commerce meeting some time
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ago, I also expressed this concern on the present formula but
not on the purpose and the need. I expressed at that time to
meet with a two or three constructive committee of business
people to review and evaluate the formula and yet achieve a
degree of positive results.
I already called a work shop meeting of the Town Board and
we have already discussed this problem prior: to your Town Board
letter. Although no positive results have come from this meeting
the initiative has started. I wait to continue these meetings
and await meeting with three business representatives for con-
structive ideas beneficial to the Town, Taxpayer and Business
persons.
I can realize your immediate need but at this time can only
say progress, talks and re-evaluation is started and the wheels
are moving. Personally, I question the formula and also look to
see changes favorable to all.
Yours truly,
s/ Louis D. Diehl
Supervisor
Town of Wappinger
Mr. Diehl added that in answer to Mrs.Ranieri's statement that
everyone in the Town should pay for downstream drainage - they
have, to the extent of 1.7 million dollars in the past five years,
to correct some downstream drainage, via their taxes.
Mr. Jensen added that there is a $200 per lot fee in subdivisions
which is passed on from the developer to the homeowner since the
developers are required to put in drainage along with other improve-
ments.
Mrs. Ranieri reiterated that she could see no difference between
her addition and an addition to a private home. At this point
she's being held up on her approval because she doesn't have the
$8,000 dollars.
Mr. Diehl stated there were no answers to the problem tonight, but
the Board was working on it and Mr. Lapar had been instructed to
look for other avenues of other formulas to try to come up with
something to satisfy everyone.
Mr. Johnson commented that the question of whether the formula
was incorrect or the application of that formula upon various
parcels of land, that may be the problem. The formula may be very
correct, its possible the application has been used in too lroad
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a manner. He also felt it might be wise to meet with the
Planning Board, as they are the holders of this formula so when
they meet with the Chamber of Commerce they will know how the
formula is being applied, and whether we are being discriminent
in the application of it.
Charles Brown, being recognized by the Chair, pointed out that
in correspondence from Mr. Lapar of August 28, a paragraph states
that only significant type plans, such as Kent -Sussex, would be
charged for downstream drainage. Perhaps the formula is correct,
maybe we're looking at it from the wrong angle, the problem may
lie in just how you are applying it. Mr. Cole and Mr. Greer added
a few comments to the discussion.
Mr. Versace believed a debate tonight would serve no purpose and
solve no problems. The Board will, of necessity, have to go into
depth with the Planning Board and Mr. Lapar on this matter, and to
prolong discussion tonight still wouldn't produce the answers Mrs.
Ranieri is seeking. Mr. Brown suggested that in reference to Mrs.
Ranieri's difficulty, so that she wouldn't be held up, that she
be allowed to go ahead and proceed with this little addition,
holding this judgment in abeyance until the matter is settled.
Mr. Diehl commented that he was going to call a five minute recess
to discuss the matter with the Attorney.
Supervisor Diehl called a recess at 9:10 P.M.
Supervisor Diehl called the meeting back to order at 9:32 P.M.
All Board members were again present.
The Minutes of the December 13, 1976 and Annual Meeting December 30,
1976 Reorganizational Meeting January 3, 1977, Regular January 10,
1977, January 24, 1977, and Special Meetings of December 14, 1976,
January 3, 1977 and February 7, 1977, having been previously sent
to the Town Board members, were now placed before them for their
approval.
MR. CLAUSEN moved the minutes of the December 13, 1976, December 30,
1976, Reorganizational January 3, 1977, Regular January 10, 1977,
and January 24, 1977, and Special Meetings of December 14, 1976,
January 3, 1977 and February 7, 1977, as submitted by the Town
Clerk be and they are hereby approved.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Motion Unanimously Carried
The reports for the month of January were received from the
Supervisor, Town Justices, Receiver of Taxes, Building Inspector
Zoning Administrator, and also the Annual Report for 1976 from
the Grinnell Library was received.
MR. CLAUSEN moved the reports for the month of January as submitted
by the Supervisor, Town Justices, Receiver of Taxes, Building
Inspector and Zoning Administrator and the 1976 Annual Report
from the Grinnell Library be accepted and placed on file.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
A Public Hearing, having been duly held on a proposed Local Law
for the Year 1977 repealing the partial exemption from taxation,
special ad valorum levies and service charges on real property,
provided by Section 485-b of the Real Property Tax Law, the
matter was placed before. the Board for their consideration.
Mr. Versace commented that Mr. Rappleyea has contacted Audit and
Control but not as yet received an answer regarding the effect
this Local Law would have on the water and sewer districts as far
as the formula is concerned, he felt the matter should be tabled
to the next meeting.
Mr. Diehl was inclined to act tonight, knowing that the worst
that could be expected is that it would affect the water and sewer
districts in their rates, but also knowing that if anything did
come in, a 15 loaf is better than none. On those conditions, he
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wished to move to accept the States new Section 485-b to the
Real Property Tax Law.
Mr. Clausen commented that if the answers are forthcoming, although
he tended to be inclined to favor the State Law, to at least know
what they are, if they are not forthcoming they would have to
move on it. He agreed with Mr. Versace, let's try and get all
the answers before we vote on it. Mr. Johnson was in favor of
the tax abatement program and agreed with Mr. Diehl that a half
a loaf was better than none, but, since there are some questions
that have been unanswered, and there is still time, he would move
also to table the matter.
MR. JOHNSON moved to table action on the tax exemption matter,
subject to some answers to be received by Mr. Rappleyea from
Audit and Control.
Seconded by Mr. Diehl.
The following memo was received:
Motion Unanimously Carried
February 3, 1977
MEMO TO: Town Board Members
FROM: Matthew W. Reran, Comptroller
RE: Loan to Tall Trees Water District
Please authorize a loan to the Tall Trees Water District
from the General -Fund -Part Townto cover the shortage of $1,600.00
needed to pay the principal and interest on this district's B.A.N's.
It is understood that this loan will be repaid in approximately
ninety (90) days from O&M revenue.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Very truly yours,
s/ Matthew W. Ryan,
Comptroller
Mr. Versace stated that, since Mr. Ryan has already taken it upon
himself to transfer funds from General Fund to Tall Trees Water
District, evidently the revenue wasn't coming in as anticipated;
even though this is an after -the -fact adoption of a resolution to
transfer funds, he thinks Mr. Ryan should be informed that any
district within this Town, since we are the Board of Governors,
we should be made aware if we have any problems. In our budget
discussions, Tall Trees was one of the areas that the Town Board
considered a safe area and there was no need for an increase of
any type to the O&M. The budget had indicated that the antici-
pated revenues and unexpended balance would be more than enough
to take care of any future bills in this area, but to find out
one month after we adopted the budget that one of our districts
is going to be short funds of some magnitude, and to transfer
these funds without notifying the Town Board until after it's
been done, he didn't think it's in his area to transfer these
funds, it's a Town Board function. He thinks in the future, if
Mr. Ryan has any problems meeting any bills in any district, the
Supervisors Office should be notified and the Supervisor should
call a special meeting and have Mr. Ryan sit with the Board to
discuss why this district should have a problem. Mr. Ryan was
aware of the problem back in December 31, 1976 because he indi-
cated that revenues were short at that time so he believes Mr.
Ryan had ample time to notify the Board and he, for one, wants to
be aware of problems in the district, and he thinks a letter should
be sent to Mr. Ryan stating that fact.
Mr. Incoronato, being recognized by the Chair, commented that,
in the past year the Board has been having problems with Mr. Ryan
transferring funds from O&M and fooling around with capitalization
instead of updating the rates as they should have been. For
several years the rates were never raised and then they had two
subsequent 100% increases. Now we find Mr. Ryan running fast
and loose again with the funds of the Town. He believes this
is in direct conflict with Audit and Control regulations. He
is creating many problems for the districts.
Mr. Diehl, in defense of Mr. Ryan's action, commented that a day
or so before the note became due, Mr. Ryan had spoken to him
indicating a large number of water rents had not been paid from
Tall Trees last year and this year hasn't come in yet, and thus
we're in the position of either honoring the note that was due
or not. At that time, it was Mr. Diehl's feeling not to injure
the credit of the Town, the non-payment of the note was the
wrong thing to do, it would have to be paid eventually so he
told Mr. Ryan to pay it so as not to injure the Town's credit.
Mr. Versace stated that he wouldn't like to see the Town injure
its credit, but since he is the Comptroller, he assumes that he
should have been aware of that situation a lot sooner than a day
kime
before a note was due. The Board has been called many times in
the past for special meetings for such purposes. All he's saying
is that Mr. Ryan should be notified from the Town Clerk that in
the future Mr. Versace doesn't believe he should take it upon
himself to transfer these funds and he should make himself aware
of the problem a lot sooner than the day before, because if any
of these districts do have financial problems, he'd like to be
aware of it a lot sooner. Mr. Diehl agreed.
Mr. Clausen commented that, keeping in mind what was said tonight,
if Mr. Ryan was made aware in the future that he should give the
Board a little more notice, he thinks that would take care of
that situation, and there was no other choice than to authorize
the transfer.
MR. CLAUSEN moved to authorize the Comptroller to make the
necessary trarsEer of $1,600 from General Fund-Part Town to cover
the principal and interest on the Tall Trees BAN repayable to the
General Fund-Part Town in 90 days with interest.
Seconded by Mr. Diehl.
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Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Johnson thought it would be appropriate for a letter to be
sent to Mr. Ryan expressing the feelings of the Board, which he
also concurs in that ample time from December 31st when the problem
was first recognized until February 3rd, that some contact with the
Town Board should have been made. He feels a letter from the
Town Board specifically stating that action is to be taken in all
future money transfers be sent to Mr. Ryan.
The matter of the vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals was
placed before the Board.
Mr. Diehl indicated he was not as yet ready to vote for any
individual at this evenings meeting, but if other Board members
wished to forward names it could be done.
Mr. Clausen commented that last meeting one name was presented
but wasn't prepared then to vote for him since not having had an
opportunity to interview him. This evening he knows of two
additional names besides the person whose name has already been
presented. He said he would pass on to the Board those names
he had and they could either individually or collectively inter-
view them. He, therefore, would not be able to vote on anyone
tonight.
Mr. Jensen hoped there was nothing important coming before the
Appeals Board as they were working now with only four members,
which conceivably could lead to a stalemate decision and it's
an unfortunate situation that they couldn't fill the positions
a little more expeditously. Mr. Clausen commented when names
aren't given to all the Board, criticism is given, and when
candidates are revealed to allow for interviews, again there is
criticism. Mr. Jensen retaliated that Mr. Clausen at the January
24th meeting had indicated then that he had two other individuals
who were'interested in becoming a member of the Appeals Board.
MR. JENSEN moved that Donald McMillen be appointed to fill the
vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Abstain Councilman Versace Nay
Councilman Jensen Aye Supervisor Diehl Abstain
Councilman Johnson Aye
Motion Defeated
The Recreation Commission advertized for bids for Baseball
Equipment which were received and opened January 20, 1977.
Three bids were received, Schumans @ $3,715.54; Arlington Sporting
Goods @ $3,088.97; and Letterii Sporting Goods, Inc. @ $2,856.95.
The Recreation Commission recommended the bid be awarded to
Letterii Sporting Goods Inc. @$2,856.95 as low bidder.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The Highway Superintendent had advertized for bids for various
Highway materials, #2 fuel oil and a One Ton Roller & Trailer.
Bids were received and opened on February 7, 1977.
The following Bid Analysis and recommendations of the Highway
Superintendent were received:
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
1977 BID REPORT
FUEL OIL
VINCE'S MORGAN BOTTINI MULTI -POWER
Per Gallon .402 .419 .419 .429
Service $12 per hr. $44.50 ea. $45.00 ea. $40.00 ea. I
+ part$
The Superintendent recommends the bid for Fuel Oil be awarded to Vince's
Oil Service.
GASOLINE
AGWAY PETROLEUM
Per Gallon HiTest .4520
Per Gallon Regular .4220
The Superintendent recommends the bid for Gasoline be awarded to Agway
Petroleum Corporation.
CALCIUM CHLORIDE
Per ton, F.O.B.
Per ton, delivered
(less than 12 ton)
Per ton, delivered
(12 to 22 tons)
BRIGHTON STEEL
$115.00
125.00
88.50
CHEMUNG SUPPLY
N.B.
N.B.
12 ton 97.20
16 ton 93.20
20 ton 91.20
22 ton 90.40
The Superintendent recommends the bid for Calcium Chloride be awarded to
Brighton Steel Company.
BITUMINOUS ROAD MATERIALS
Latex Emulsion
Latex Primer & Sealer
Latex MP Material
Base Conditioner
The'Superintendent recommends the bid
awarded to Spoor-Lasher Company.
SALT.
Bulk, per ton F.O.B.
Bulk, per ton delivered
CARGIL
$ 14.40
25.84
SPOOR-LASHER
.565 per gallon
. 615 per gallon
. 575 per gallon
.545 per gallon
for Bituminous Road Materials be
The Superintendent recommends that the bid for Salt, delivered to the
Town Garage, be awarded to Cargil Salt Company.
BITUMINOUS CONCRETE
Asphaltic
Asphaltic
Asphaltic
Asphalti-
Asphaltic
Cold Mix
Concrete type lA Top
Concrete type lAC Top
Concrete 1A binder
Concrete 2A Binder
Concrete 1A Base
AMENIA S&G
$14.00
14.00
14.00
14.00
14.00
15.00
DUTCHESS QUARRY
$14.55
15.10
14.55
14.55
14.55
15.15
The Superintendent recommends the bid for Bituminous Concrete
awarded to Amenia Sand & Gravel and Spoor-Lasher Company.
ONE -TON ROLLER & TRAILER
Roller
Trailer
R.C. HERMAN COMPANY
$ 2,439.00
753.00
TORRES EQUIPMENT
$ 2,528.85
776.25
Total $ 3,192.00 $ 3,305.10
SPOOR
$14.65
15.25
14.65
14.65
14.65
15.25
be jointly
JONMAR ASSOCIATEa
$ 2,783.00
789.00
$ 3,572.00
The Superintendent recommends the bid for the One -ton Roller and Trailer
'be awarded to the Ralph C. Herman Company.
;TIRES AND TUBES (see attached analysis)
1The Superintendent recommends the bid for Tires and Tubes be jointly awarded
Ito Dutchess Bandag, Inc., Goodyear Service Stores and B.F. Goodrich.
1CULVERT PIPE (see attached analysis)
jThe Superintendent recommends the bid for Corrugated Metal Pipe be awarded
to Lane Metal Products; the bid for Asbestos Coated Pipe be awarded to
1Johns-Manville; and the bid for Concrete Pipe be awarded to Dutchess Quarry.
MASHED SAND (see attached analysis)
Ihe Superintendent recommends the bid for Washed Sand be awarded to Clove
)ccavators.
-CRUSHED STONE (see attached analyiis)
The Superintendent recommends the bid for Crushed Stone be jointly
awarded to Clove Excavators and Southern Dutchess Sand & Gravel.
RUN OF BANK GRAVEL (see attached analysis)
The Superintendent recommends the bid for Run of Bank Gravel be jointly
awarded to Clove Excavators and Contelmo's Sand & Gravel.
WASHED GRAVEL (see attached analysis)
The Superintendent recommends the bid for Washed Gravel be awarded to
Clove Excavators.
CORRUGATED 4
METAL,COATED
12" - 16ga.
16c,a.
1 6ga.
24,E - 14ga.
40" - 14ga.
36" - 12ca.
4G" - i2ca.
60" - 1 �-,-.- .
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6" Pc:..
Under rain
8" Peer=.
Bands
BRIGHTON
CULVERT PIPE
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PER FOOT
CHEMUNG
EDGERTON
1977 BID REPORT
3.20 3.36 3.44 3.25 3.46 3.35 3.99 4.20
3.88 3.98 4.02 4.00 4.10 4.10 4.72 4.90
4.47 4.63 4.66 4.75 4.79 4.85 5.49 5.67
7.04 6.03 6.03 7.40 7.38 8.10 8.54 8.70
8.82 7.40 8.73 9.40 9.00 10.10 10.41 10.60
13.63 11.03 13.95 14.40 14.22 15.50 16.89 16.95
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1977 BID REPORT
DUTCHES.S
TRUCK TIRES (NYLON) GOODYEAR GENERAL BANDAG ,.- __ ,GOODRICH
650 X 16-6 ply tube -type 19.99 24.00 , 26.57 29.93
650 X 16-6 ply tube -type traction 23.42 24.60 28.68 32.32
700 X 16-6 ply tube -type traction 28.15 31.32 34.65 37.91
750 X 16-6 ply tube -type 32.07 32.91 36.40 36.51
750 X 16-8 ply tube -type traction 36.61 40.69i 44.98 47.75
750 X 20-8 ply tube -type 42.12 46.88 52.01 . 53.93
825 X 20-10 ply tube -type 61.70 58.28 . 64.42 71.16
825 X 20-10 ply tube -type traction 54.17 66.96 74.03 82.13
825 X 20-12 ply tube -type 77.18 69.82 77.18 77.18
825 X -12 _ tube -type traction 93.00 80.06 92.70 101.92
900 X 20-10 : tube -type 70.79 70.15 77.58 84.79
900 X 20-10 __y tube -type tractic.n 67.31 80.69 i 89.18 94.63
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900 X 20-12 ply tube -type trattit,a 106.84 96.69 106.84 118.57
1000 X 20-12 ply truck -type. 89.73 89.01 98.38 113.05
1000 X 20-14 ply truck -type 116.82 105.73 116.82 126.75
1000 X 20-12 ply truck -type tra_tiDn 87.59 102.37 ' .113.11 130.74
1000 X 20-14 ply truck -type traction 140.25 117.90 140.25 141.45
1100 X 20-12 ply truck -type . ' 115.81 104.80 # 115 ..81. _ 128.61
1100 X 20-12 ply truck -type traction : 133.16 120.53 133.16 148.51
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650 X 16 Truck and Bus Tubes
700 X 16 Truck and Bus Tubes
750 X 16 Truck and Bus Tubes
825 X 20 Truck and Bus Tubes
900 X 20 Truck and Bus Tubes
2.88
3.41
4.20
6.30
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2.88
3.36
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6.68
7.92
5.29
6.22
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4.86
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8.13 8.64 16.78 10.90
9.96 10.60 18.06 12.50
59.09 N.A. 59.09 N.A.
87.80 N.A. 166.32 138.67
204.14 N.A. 204.13 187.20
15.66 N.A. 15.65 16.56
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140b24-1.2 ply Nylon GraL_I- :less 319.69 322.09 314.85 208.78
1400 X 24 Tractor Grader 13.61 1 35.26 1 29.04 28.30
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19 77
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The following Resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR DIEHL, who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, there is presently pending in the Supreme Court
of Dutchess County 21 Tax Review Proceedings under Article V11
of the Real Property Tax Law covering the years 1967 through
1973 inclusive, covering the real property commonly known as the
Imperial Plaza Shopping Center and Apartments which consist of
three tax parcels consisting of the Shopping Center, Wappingers
Apartments and Wappingers Apartments II, and
WHEREAS, the matters are coming up for trial before the
Honorable Timothy J. Sullivan, Justice of the Supreme Court
and there have been several pre-trial conferences, and
WHEREAS, the attorneys representing the Town of Wappingers
have in close conjunction with the attorney for the Wappingers
Central School District to wit, Russell Aldrich, and
WHEREAS, as a result of various meetings and conferences
it has bej:n proposed that the proceedings be settled by the Town
consenting to a reduction of $100,000.00 in assessment for each
of the three parcels in each of the seven years, and
WHEREAS, the County Attorney, acting on behalf of the County
of Dutchess indicated that they will not, as a matter of practice,
participate in or take a position with respect to the pending 21
proceedings and the Wappingers Central School District having
indicated, through their attorney, that a settlement is acdeptable
to them and it appearing insofar as the Town of Wappingers is
concerned that the reduction in the assessment will result in a
refund of approximately $7,000.00 and that such settlement is less
costly then the cost of defending the proceedings and after
considering the hazards and expenses of litigation and the
probabilities of success and it appearing that the property
settlement is reasonable
BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Wappingers
that Kassow & Perlin, P.C., attorneys for the Town of Wappingers
in the above described proceedings are hereby authorized to enter
into a Stipulation of Settlement disposing of the said proceedings
by consent to order whereby the assessments will be reduced by
the amount of $100,000.00 in each of the three parcels for each
of the seven years under litigation, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the attorneys for the Town of
Wappingers aforesaid are authrized to appear before the Honorable
Timothy J. Sullivan, Justice of the Supreme Court when the matters
come to trial and enter such Stipulation on the record and to
take such other steps as are necessary to tenninate the 21 pending
proceedings in accordance with the intent of this Resolution.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Resolution Duly Adopted
The following memo was received:
76
Memo To: Town Board Members
From: Matthew W. Ryan, Comptroller
Re: Conversion of short-term debt to Serial Bonds
I spoke today to Mr. Francis Bertolini, Vice President of
Marine Municipals Company regarding our B.A.N's that mature on
5/17/77.
In an earlier letter I requested permission to begin the
preparation of the necessary financial information needed for
whatever we decide to do in May. This request must be set aside
after consideration of the following calendar of events as per
Mr. Bertolini:
1. 3/5/77 - All financial data received by Marine Municipals
for consolidation.
2. 4/4/77 - Prospectus distributed to all interested parties.
3. 4/18/77 - Bond sale in New York City.
4. 5/17/77 - maturity of existing B.A.N.'s.
In view of the sequence of events that must occur; the
Town Board at its next regular meeting, should commit to a serial
bond sale. If market conditions change drastically in the next
month or two I believe we would still be able to change the sale
to renew our B.A.N's.
There is a fantastic amount of statistical and financial
data to be prepared, collated and edited prior to submission to
Marine Midland Municipals as well as the new wrinkle of "full
disclosure" which means disclosure of anything that is, might
or has occured in the Town that might affect the investment of
a potential buyer of Town of Wappinger Bonds.
In as much as I will be in New York City during the week of
February 21-23 I would like to meet with representatives of Marine
& Sykes, Galloway & Dikeman. The purpose of this meeting would
be to review all documents that the Town would provide, unused
authorizations of individual issues, maturity schedules (tenta-
tively set at 27 years) and other items that will affect our sale.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
s/ Matthew W. Ryan,
Comptroller
MR. CLAUSEN moved to authorize Mr. Ryan, the Comptroller to
proceed with preparing the material necessary for going into
permanent financing of the outstanding indebtedness of the Town of
Wappinger.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following letter was received:
February 1, 1977
Town Board
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Gentlemen:
Due to my error, Mr. John Simonetty of Myers Corners Road,
was billed on his land tax bill for being in the Wappingers
Water District, while actually his property lies outside of
the district.
Please advise me as to what procedure is necessary to
correct this error.
Very truly yours,
s/ Thomas E. Logan,
Sole Assessor
Mr. Diehl directed that Mr. Logan's letter be referred to Mr.
Rappleyea for his advice and recommendation on what proceedure
to follow, and that the matter be placed on the next Agenda.
The following letter was received:
February 7, 1977
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
For Agenda
Dear Sirs:
The following persons were put on the Tax Roll for erroneous
amounts for unpaid water and sewer rents:
Name
Greatbatch Harry
Bahret, Sarah &
Davis, Sally
Robinson,Anthony
Vincennie, Joseph
Grid # Billed on Roll Corrected
19-6257-02-952546 $ 14.03 -14.03
19-6158-02-095653 162.80 122.10
19-6258-01-090616 325.60 284.90
19-6258-01-083607 162.80 122.10
It is requested that authorization be issued to Amelia Crosby,
Tax Receiver to delete said amounts from the 1977 Realty Tax bills.
Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
s/ Pauline Egan
Water/Sewer Billing Clerk
Note: If these monies have already been disbursed to the
Supervisor it is requested authorization to refund
same to the Tax Receiver.
Mr. Johnson recommended this matter also be researched by
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Mr. Rappleyea along with Mr. Logans'.
A request had been received from John Sloper to correct the
spelling of MacFarlane Road, and since proof of the correct
spelling of this road had been received, the matter was placed
before the Board for their consideration.
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN CLAUSEN who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, a request was received from John T.,Sloper asking
the Town Board to correct the spelling of a certain Town Road
to correctly reflect the name of the person for whom it was
originally intended to honor, one John T. MacFarlane, and
WHEREAS, documentary proof has been presented in the form
of a Death Certificate from the New York State Department of
Health corraborating such inform*bion as has been offered,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the above named Town
Road shall hereinafter be known as and spelled "MacFarlane"
Road, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be
requested to install street signs at all proper places reflecting
the correction.
Seconded by: Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Resolution Duly Adopted
The following letter was received:
January 24, 1977
Elaine Snowden,
Town Clerk of the Town of
Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, New York
Re: U.S. Cablevision Corp.
Dear Mrs. Snowden,
A petition has been presented to the Town Board of the Town
of Wappinger requesting a public hearing on a rate increase
for U.S. Cablevision Corporation.
To date, a date has not been set, although over four (4) months
has gone by since the petition was served on the Town Board.
Accordingly, I would ask that this matter be placed on the agenda
for the next available meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger in order to allow them to set a date for a public
hearing in this matter.
i7$
I would appreciate it if you would inform me of the date that
this matter will be placed on the agenda for the Town Board.
Best personal regards.
Very truly yours,
s/ Harold L. Mangold
MR. JOHNSON moved that a Public Hearing be held on the 10th day
of March at 7:30 P.M. Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls,
New York on the petition of U.S. Cablevision Corp. for a rate
increase, at which time all interested persons will be heard.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following request was received:
Jan. 18, 1977
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Gentlemen:
This letter is for request of release of remaining funds
of Cash Road Bond on Brook Place Town of Wappinger, as all
conditions have been met, and Maintenance Bond secured.
Thank you for this consideration.
Yours truly,
s/ Norman Scofield
Mr. Horton, Highway Superintendent recommended the release of
the remaining Cash Bond posted by Mr. Scofield for Brook Place,
as he has posted with the Town Clerk a Maintenance Bond for
that road, and he is satisfied with the road and the Bond is
on order.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that Mr. Horton's recommendation be accepted
and the remaining $3,255.50 of the Cash Bond, plus interest since
the first of the year, held by the Supervisor, be released and
returned to Norman Scofield.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following letter was received:
15 Larissa Lane
Wappingers Falls
New York, 12590
Jan. 19, 1977
Town Board
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Dear Sir,
We, the undersigned, residents of Larissa Lane, Wappingers
Falls, wish to file a complain about the road conditions that
exist in our area, especially during snow and icy days in a
severe winter such as the one we are experiencing this year.
We realize that this was a new development area and
probably takes time for things to improve. And on account of
this understanding, we have tolerated the inconveniences with
patience and good will. However, after more than two years
have passed since we first moved here, and we firmly believe
that our patience and good will have not resulted in any
positive action whatsoever from the authorities involved to
clean our road. On the contrary, our patience and good will
have been met with negligence and contempt.
Specifically, our complain has to do with snow removal.
There is more! Very often, this accumulated snow turns into
icy road after further poor weather conditions. This make it
extremely dangerous for both driving and walking. Somebody
is responsible for cleaning the road and make it safe. The
debate over who is responsible should not be carried out at
the expense of our inconveniences and safety, not for so long!
We therefore request that some responsible authority take
over the maintenance of our road, so that it will be at least
as safe and clean as other roads in this town that are properly
maintained.
Yours truly,
Signed by:
J.K. Ho, John Romano, James Lee, Jeanette & Robert Bugbee,
Walter Sarvis, Mary Waters, Janet Lewis, Paul & Marilyn Dimeo
Eugene & Arleen Kovalsky, William & Judith Balder, Frank Fabiano.
Mrs. Bugbee, had tried to contact Richard Reissler who was out
of town but did speak with others in charge who assured him it
would be sanded and the present conditions corrected. Mrs.
Bugbee has not gotten back to him presumably because the condi-
tion was taken care of. Mr. Horton indicated that when he had
observed severe conditions in this development and contacted
the developer, the situation was each time attended to. In
response to a question from Mr. Clausen he stated he could plow
under emergency situations but only if accompanied by a State
Trooper. Mr. Jensen commented that again we have a liability
problem and that it was unfortunate that we have a developer
who doesn't go in and plow roads. He wondered if they couldn't
come up with something that was a little better than "after the
problem happens. This is the development that we had held cash
bonds that started the litigation against the Town to force
the Town back into performance and maintenance bonds. Isn't
there something that could be worked out that has a little
more teeth in it?
MR. JENSEN moved that Mr. Rappleyea be directed to formally
look into another approach to the problem of private roads and
their safety to the public.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Johnson recommended a letter be directed to those Larissa
Lane residents and inform them the Town has been in communica-
tions with the developer and he has assured us that the problem
will be taken care of. Should any further problems occur these
residents should so inform the Board.
The following letter was received:
December 9, 1976
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Fire Protection Survey
Dear Board Members:
Enclosed please find various information received from Mr.
Thomas W. Shand, Engineering Representative, Public Protection
Department, Insurance Services Office.
You will note in the letter to the Board of Fire Commissioners
of the New Hackensack Fire District, that there are certain areas
mentioned in paragraph 3, namely, Malstorme Road, Phyllis
Drive, Roberts Lane, Scenic Gardens Drive, Village Crest
Apartments and Wildwood Drive. These areas were unable to
produce the minimum fire flow.
It is obvious that 2 of the above mentioned roads are located
in the Oakwood Knolls Water District. This might be information
to be considered on the use of said main for the D.W.S. Subdi-
vis ion.
The above information should be made available to the local
insurance agencies, so that the residence in the various
water districts can accrue the benefits due them, for this
added information.
Thank you very much.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
MR. JENSEN moved that a copy of Mr. Lapar's letter and enclosed
reports from the Insurance Service Office be sent to the various
Insurance Carriers in the area, so that they will be aware of
the increased fire protection that will be given to these areas.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following letter was received:
January 10, 1977
Wappinger Town Board
Town Hall
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Dear Sirs:
As a result of a recently completed fire protection survey
in the New Hackensack Fire District, the Insurance Services
Office municipal protection classification for the Fire
District has been up -graded. As you know, this reclassifica-
tion is based on the Fire Department of the District, the
equipment the department oprates and how the department operates
as a whole.
Another very important reason for reclassification, of course,
is water supply which is based on the hydrants which have been
approved for use by ISO. These hydrants, when working properly,
can be a great asset to the fire department.
There were some recommendations made by the Engineering Repre-
sentative of ISO for the improvement of the hydrant system
being classified, of which I am enclosing a copy for your
perusal.
I would like to take a minute to mention about Item #3. All
hydrants should be inspected at least annually by personnel and
all problems corrected as soon as possible. Hydrants which
are out of service should either be marked by an appropriate
device, and the fire department should be notified regarding
the change of any hydrant. Hydrant conditions as noted during
the survey were generally fair. Several hydrants were out -of -
service or for one reason or another inoperable. In addition,
several hydrants in the system need to be raised out of the
ground.
These recommendations were written on September 10, 1976 and
sent to the Town of Wappinger Engineer. At the time of the
writing of this letter, I find that the same hydrants which
were inoperable in September are still inoperable. The fire
department has yet to be notified of any hydrants out -of -
service.
I feel that an inspection of all hydrants with a report of the
findings should be made and any hydrants which are presently
inoperable be repaired immediately, so that when the fire
department hooks up to a hydrant it will be able to use it,
and not waste precious time finding out if it works or not.
If you have any questions or if I may be of help in any way,
please feel free to call upon me at any time.
Very truly yours,
s/ J. Howard Prager, Jr.
Chief of Department
Mr. Diehl commented that he believed the position of the Town
was that as soon as monies are available that additional hydrants
will be installed to those areas that are in need. As for the
recommendation of checking hydrants once a year, Mr. Diehl has
contacted Camo Pollution Control and a letter has been directed
to Mr. Rappleyea's office indicating that Camo is going to
include in their contract the testing of all hydrants once a
year at no additional cost. Mr. Horton added his department
also had checked all hydrants last year and will do so again
this summer.
MR. DIEHL moved that Mr. Prager should be advised that the
hydrants will be checked by two different departments each year,
and when monies are available the Town will expand on the fire
hydrants.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
184
A Notification was received from the Town of Poughkeepsie that
a Public Hearing will be held March 1, 1977 on Amendments to the
Town of Poughkeepsie Zoning Ordinance.
MR. CLAUSEN moved the Town of Poughkeepsie Notice of Public Hearing
on Zoning Ordinance Amendments be received and placed on file.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
kbe A Notice was received from the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation that a Public Hearing will be held by
the Freshwater Wetlands Appeals Board on March 2, 1977.
MR. CLAUSEN moved the Notice of Public Hearing by the Freshwater
Wetlands Appeals Board be received and placed on file.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Motion Unanimously Carried
MR. CLAUSEN moved a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing be
forwarded to Herman Osten, W&SD News.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following letter was received:
19 Jan. 1977
Supervisor
Town of Wappinger
Dear Mr. Diehl:
The following are my comments and observations regarding
the installation of a terminal connected to the County computer:
(1) The charge by the County to the Town of Wappinger for use
of the County computer for calendar 1976 which was reflected
in the total levy for 1977 was nearly $7,000. -This amount
would be reduced by about 506% if the Assessor's office
tied in.
(2) This office is going to be faced with several thousand changes
on our Roll in the next few years. This is brought about by
the addition of the Tri -Municipal Sewer District and a change
form must be made up for each parcel involved which alone is
around 5,000. At some time in the near future the Town will
be ordered to assess all property at loa% and that would mean
another 7,000 change forms. We are currently being charged
about 50c per form and each must be typed on a five part
form requiring labor in this office and the County and the
constant opportunity forhuman error which then must be cor-
rected. Using a terminal we can eliminate all of the above
and receive instant replay of our change at no additional cost.
(3) I do not foresee any reduction in the cost of this office
at the present time since we operate with one full time Clerk
and one part time Clerk. Unlike most governmental offices
today we have enjoyed an overall reduction in our cost of
operation in the past few years. I do however anticipate
a large reduction both immediate and future in the total
tax bill to the public if we avail ourselves of the terminal.
This can be brought about not only by the terminal's use in
this office but also by it being used for payroll and Sewer
and Water billing, which can be done very quickly if the
Board of Representatives authorize the County Computer
Services Dept. to implement the program. I therefore would
ask you to use your best offices to have our elected County
Reps. work for this program.
Very truly your,
s/ Thomas E. Logan
Mr. Rappleyea commented that a court decision which indicates that
all towns must go to 100% assessments, and he doesn't believe the
towns have any alternative except to go to a system whereby changes
can be rapidly reflected, in a central system.
Mr. Johnson commented a letter had been received from W. Ifill
breaking down terminal costs, and it might behoove the Town Board
to move towards getting the terminals as recommended by Mr. Logan,
and after getting it find other uses that could be applied to it.
Mr. Versace commented Mr. Logan was talking in terms of $3,000 to
be transferred. Mr. Versace would move that if there is any monies
available in the Anti Recession monies that we received, that portion
should be transferred to the Assessor's Office and if there is a
balance left the remainder be transferred from Federal Revenue
Sharing. The Anti Recession monies should be used first, if there
is a balance.
MR. JOHNSON moved that the funds from the Anti Recession funds
be transferred to the Assessor's Office for the express purpose of
obtaining a terminal, and any additional funds necessary to complete
that operation be transferred from the Federal Revenue Sharing funds.
Seconded by Mr. Versace Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Jensen addressed another comment in Mr. Logan's letter
regarding future use of the terminal for sewer and water billing
and other uses for the Town and prevailing on our County Legisla-
tors from the Town of Wappinger to see what they can do with
computor services at the County level.
MR. JENSEN moved that a letter be sent to the Town of Wappinger
County Legislators requesting that they suggest in their budget
meetings, funds for updating programs into their computor
that would allow the Town of Wappinger to use said computor for
sewer and water billings, etc.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Versace commented that, with regard to looking into compu-
torization for water and sewer billings, it's always well to be
prepared for the future in the event that the Town has to go to
computorization for these billings, and it will be a decision
the Town will have to make, but at present, although he can see
the savings for the Assessor's Office, the fact would have to be
proven that there would also be a savings in the billing area.
Under Committee Reports, Mr. Diehl asked if there were any comments
from the Committee reviewing the use of the rooms over the Bank
(old Justice Court rooms).
Mr. Jensen stated that he believed the lease should be terminated
as he does not believe we require this space at this time, but
should continually move with dispatch on new quarters for the
Town. Mr. Clausen concurred with Mr. Jensen.
MR. JENSEN moved that the Marine Midland Bank in Wappingers Falls
be notified that the Town of Wappinger no longer cares to continue
leasing the two offices on the second floor of their building on
Main Street, Wappingers Falls.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen
Motion Unanimously Carried
The matter of water meter readouts, having been placed before the
Board several times in the past few months, and tabled, was again
discussed.
Mr. Jensen stated that he still has some concerns on training
people to do this job. He's not sure that there could be some
insurance problems, and would like to request the Attorney to
look into this request to ascertain what the Town's obligation,
for instance if someone should hit a hot wire.
MR. JENSEN moved this question be tabled until some advice was
received from the Attorney, perhaps the Board may wish to hire
some outside firm to do the job.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr.Johnson, reporting for the Miscellaneous Committee, stated
that, as the Board had corrected an error on holidays at a special
meeting recently, this committee would review the total benefit
package and have it ready for the Board's review at budget time,
which would be the appropriate time to discuss benefits and how
it effects the total Town Budget.
Mr. Versace asked the Town Board to set aside one evening in the
very near future to review, along with Mr. Rappleyea, the proposals
submitted by four engineering firms for Sewer Improvement #3. It
was agreed to meet March lOth following the Public Hearings.
Mr. Versace commented that he had asked Mr. Rappleyea to draw up
a resolutcLon for the Town Board to apply for, along with the
rest of the communities, an application for Step I and/or Step II
grant concerning Tri -Municipal. The resolution was going to be
presented tonight, but since there was a question in his mind
about the Engineering fees involved, he requested Mr. Rappleyea
and Mr. Lapar get together and try to resolve the engineering
questions concerning the amount of money that has been and will be
expended in this program and have the resolution ready for
presentation at the Feb. 28th meeting.
Mr. Jensen commented on the fact that the O&M State Aid, in the
last few months, notices of approvals for reimbursements of this
aid for several of the districts, distressingly reflects the fact
that the Governor and State Legislature have decreed that the
reimbursement is only 10.5% rather than the 33 1/3% received in
prior years. This obviously puts an undue and/or additional
burden on those residents that are being served by those districts.
MR. JENSEN moved that a letter be directed to Governor Carey and
to Commissioner Berle of the DEC requesting that the 33 1/3%
reimbursement to sewer districts be reinstated in the Governor's
Budget.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Clausen commented that the Board had tabled at the last
meeting the presentation from Mr. Hawksley on the proposed
Ordinance for SEQR.
Mr. Rappleyea noted that Mr. Hawksley and Mr. Adams had been in
communication regarding the enactment of legislation, by April 1st,
concerning how it's going to control environmental impact state-
ments. Probably in March a proposed local law or ordinance will
be presented to the Board for the compliance of the State mandate
Ihme concerning the preparation of environmental impact statements.
kre An informal bid was received from Robert Ruit for fixing damaged
treads on the two basement staircases plus one handrail for the
Town Clerk's basement stairs at a cost of $250., labor and materials.
(This was precipitated by comments received from the investigation
for the Insurance Company).
MR. JENSEN moved to accept Mr. Ruit's bid of $250.00 for these
repairs and award the bid to him, and so notify the Insurance
Company the work will be completed shortly.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following Ordinance was introduced by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON
who moved its adoption:
An ordinance amending the zoning ordinance of the Town
of Wappinger adopted January 29, 1963.
Be it ordained by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
as follows:
Section One:
Sections 412.01 and 412.02 of the said zoning ordinance are
repealed.
Section Two:
The following provisions shall be substituted for and in
place of Section 412.01 and shall read as follows:
Section 412.01
A. Pursuant to Section 281 of the Town Law, the Planning
Board is authorized, simultaneously with plat approval, to modify
the provisions of this ordinance for the purpose of enabling and
encouraging flexibility of design and development of land for
residential purposes in such a manner as to promote the most
appropriate use of land, to facilitate the adequate and economical
provison of streets and utilities, and to preserve the natural and
scenic qualities of open lands.
B. The owner shall make written application for the use of
this procedure. It may be referred to the Town Board at the dis-
cretion of the Planning Board, if in the said Planning Board's
judgment, the use of this procedure would benefit the Town of
Wappinger. The application shall include the location and size
of the property, the number and type of dwelling units proposed
and such other information as may be required by the Planning
Board.
Section Three:
Section 434, 434.01, 434.014, 434.02, 434.03, 435.01,
435.02, and 436 are amended by substituting the Zoning Board of
Appeals in place and instead of the Planning Board. Notwith-
standing the same, any applications for special permits which
have been filed with the Zoning Administrator prior to the
effecjtive date of this ordinance shall be processed in the manner
her9tofore provided.
Section Four:
This ordinance shall tkke effect immediately upon adoption,
posting and publication, as provided by Town Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
MR. JOHNSON moved that a Public Hearing be held on March 10,
1977:at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers
Falls, New York on the proposed Amendments to the Town of
Wappinger Zoning Ordinance at which time all interested persons
will be heard, and further that the proposed Amendments be
forwarded to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and
the Town of Wappinger Planning Board for their review and
recommendation.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Versace noted that prior to the first of the year, the Board
received bids from various cleaning firms to provide janitorial
services to the Town offices. The three bids were from Tri County
Maintenance Company, Gioia Cleaning Service and the third was
from Custom Cleaning Contractor. Tri County and Custom Cleaning
bids were both $480.00 per month, but the difference was that
Custom Cleaning indicated that he would purchase his own materials
for cleaning, whereas Tri County indicated the Town would have to
supply cleaning materials.
MR. VERSACE moved that Custom Cleaning Contractors be awarded the
bid for the maintenance contract for cleaning and maintaining
Town offices, Assessor's office and new Justice Court for $480.00
per month, and monitoring the furnace in the Town Hall for 1977.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Clausen asked what the status waa of the Fleetwood Water
inspection whereby letters were supposed to be sent out to two
or three different water companies for bids.
MR. CLPWSEN moved that Mrs. Snowden send letters out to water
companies within the area, with the help of Mr. Lapar, to ascer-
tain what it would cost to survey or test the water - 50 homes
including the 25 that were received by the Supervisor's office
indicating they would like to have an option of improving their
water, and the second bid would be to test all the homes within
Fleetwood.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Motion Unanimously Carried
A request was received from Bruno Hermans, Building Inspector,
to attend the Building Officials School at the Nevele, March 2
through the 4th, 1977.
MR. CLAUSEN moved to grant permission to Mr.Hermans to attend
the Building Officials School at the Nevele March 2 through the
4th, 1977 and that his legitimate expenses be a Town charge.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Motion Unanimously Carried
The following letter was received:
February 8, 1977
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Town of Wappinger Town Board
Allan E. Rappleyea, Esq.
Dear Mrs. Snowden and Gentlemen:
I received a call today from Mrs. Garlando of the Finance
Department, Dutchess County regarding a resolution of the Town
Board to pick up parcel of land approximately 5 acres plus,
"Imperial Plaza" property for possible general Town use.
Dutchess County requests Town to exercise the offer as per
the resolution or advise of intent in regard to same.
Yours truly,
s/ Louis D. Diehl
Supervisor
Town of Wappinger
Mr. Diehl noted that with the uncertainty of the road and the
sewer and water underneath it (Imperial Blvd.) it should be
referred to Mr. Rappleyea for his advice and recommendations
at the next meeting, as he himself questions the advisability of
picking up the parcel.
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MR. DIEHL moved that the Attorney to the Town research the
situation and advise the Board at the next meeting.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Johnson noted that there was some discussion on maintenance
work that is needed on various sewer plants. One bid was received,
and he believes that Mr. Lapar has informally been requested to go
for a rebid on it, but doesn't believe the Board formalized the
request to go out for rebid.
MR. VERSACE moved that Rudolph Lapar be authorized to rebid the
whole package for maintenance work for various sewer plants.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson.
Motion Unanimously Carried
Mr. Johnson commented that back in November a letter was received
from a Mrs. Tompkins concerning a water problem on Martin Drive.
She indicated that she felt some kind of work done by the Town
on sewers had caused a diversion of a stream or extra water being
diverted on to her property. At that meeting the Board had directed
Mr. Horton to check out the complaint to see if the Town had done
anything. Mr. Horton advises that the Town has done nothing to
there
cause that problem, but/maybe a legal problem with a neighbor in
removing some illegal underground pipe that might have been there.
Mr. Johnson would recommend that, somehow, between Mr. Horton, who
the
has investigated it, and Mr. Rappleyea, who maybe could draft a
the letter back to Mrs. Tompkins for us, since there may be some legal
question as to was there some illegal piping done in that subdivi-
sion that was taking water away. Mr. Horton said he would turn
over his research to Mr. Lapar and Mr. Rappleyea.
MR. JOHNSON moved that this matter be referred to Mr. Horton,
Mr. Lapar and Mr. Rappleyea for a letter to Mrs. Tompkins.
Seconded by Mr.Jensen
Motion Unanimously Carried
As there was no other business to come before the Board, the
Supervisor entertained a motion for adjournment.
MR. JOHNSON moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr.
Clausen and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 11:29 P.M.
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Reg. Mtg. 2/14/77
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A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
on February 14, 1977, at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Village of
Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County New York, on a proposed Local
Law Repealing the Partial Exemption from Taxation, Special Ad
Valorem Leveis and Service Charges on Real Property, provided by
Section 485-b of the Real Property Taxes.
Supervisor Diehl opened the Hearing at 7:34 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Louis Clausen, Councilman
Leif Jensen, Councilman
Nicholas Johnson, Councilman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
Others Present:
Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town
The Town Clerk offered for the record the Affidavits of Posting
and Publication duly signed and notarized by Albert Osten of the
W&SD News. (Affidavits are attached hereto and made a part thereof
of the minutes of this hearing). Notices had been sent to the two
newspapers and the -radio stations.
Jonah Sherman -- as long as the Planning Board does a proper job,
this will help us, it will provide jobs.in construction and business
related jobs and services, continued growth in the Town as the years
go by.
Stanley Cole concurred with Mr. Sherman.
Charles Miller, representing Dr. Hannigan who could not attend, told
the Town to encourage it.
Michael Hirkala concurred with the tax exemption plan but the Town
Board should take into consideration primarily long range with this
plan. We need quality developers, not helter-skelter or Ely by
night.
Charlie Brown --what about businesses already constructed, would this
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come under this law.
Joe Incoronato was in favor of this law, goes hand in hand with
the Zoning Board.
Doh McMillen - it's time commercial developers were getting some
support. With proper planning and zoning this can be done success-
fully, we can make the Town of Wappinger the best Town in Dutchess
County.
Mr. Versace checked with Mr. Rappleyea if this exemption included
relief from water and sewer assessments.
Mr. Rappleyea had written to Audit and Control for an opinion, but
had no response as yet.
No one else spoke.
The Hearing closed at 7:57 P.M.
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Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
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TOWN BOARD: TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY: NEW YORK
IN THE MATTER
OF
I A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW FOR THE YEAR
1977 REPEALING THE,PARTIAL EXEMPTION
FROM TAXATION, SPECIAL AD VALOREM
LEVIES AND SERVICE CHARGES ON REAL
PROPERTY.
STATE OF NEW YORK )
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AFFIDAVIT OF
POSTING
ELAINE H. SNOWDEN, being duly sworn, deposes and
says:
That she is the duly elected, qualified and acting
Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger, County of Dutchess
and State of New York.
That on Feb. 1, 1977, your deponent posted a copy
of the attached notice of Public Hearing on a Proposed
Local Law for the Year 1977 Repealing the Partial Exemption
from Taxation, Special Ad Valorem Levies and Service
Charges on Real Property, on the signboard maintained by
your deponent in her office in the Town Hall of the Town
of Wappinger, Mill Street, in the Village of Wappingers
Falls, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York.
(two
Elaine H. Snowden
TOwn Clerk
Town of Wappinger
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being duly swam. uyt that he is. and 4 the several
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