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1976-09-13 RGMAGENDA TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER SEPTEMBER 13, 1976 1. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL .04 3. Accept Minutes July 28, 1976 Special - Aug. 9,-1976 Regular Sept. 7, 1976 Special 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Supervisor - Town Justices - Rec. of Taxes - Bldg. Insp. Zoning Adm. 5. RESOLUTIONS 1. Local Law #2-76 Firearms & Longbows prohibited in parks 2. Local Law relating to Games of Chance (introduce & set date for P.H?) 3. Appoint Dog Enumerators 4. Establish Salary for full time Bookkeeper to the Supervisor 5. Lease Agreement for Town Justice Court 6. Replace Election Inspectors who have refused office 7. Requested transfer of money for Fleetwood Water Dist. from Compt. 8. Tax Reviews & ECON Realty Corp vs Nattin Realty et al 9. Tri Municipal Step II grant 10. A. Hecht for Klein & Alexander re: release of Soil Mine permit Bond 11. A. E. Rappleyea re: Ardmore Hills Water Imp. Litigation 12. Change meeting date for October Regular Meeting 6. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS a. Victor Vivalda spokesman for Petition from Oakwood Knolls b. Judge Francese and E. Hawksley request permission to attend meetings c. M. E. Azevedo re: payment of minimum water rate d. Leonard Cohen re: Hookup to Central Water e. Henry Montegari re: Hoo$up to Central Water f. Gold Road residents re: Motorcycles on private property g. D. J. Hannigan re: request for review of extra units for water & Sewer h. N.Y.S. Dept of Transportation re: Linear Speed Limits for Maloney, Spook Hill & Losee Roads. i. J. E. Brownstein, Angelbrook Civic Asscn. re: request of "Stop" Signs j. A.E. Rappleyea re: notification to property owners of Sr. Citizen's exemption, and designation of person to contact k. R. E. Lapar Reports: 1. Environmental Notice Bulletin for discharge permits School 2. Power to Orchard Homes Water Pump Station 3. Fleetwood Sewage treatment Plant Fence. 4. Storm Sewer Projects - Contract #7 - Final payment 5. Tie in of CWW to Brett View Water Co. 1. JuliustGerzof,,re;!''expiration & release of Subdivision Bond 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. S. Anderson re: Shapiro Salvage Yard violations 2. Elizabeth Clearwater re: Dog Ordinance 3. Revision of Highway Specifications 4. Recreation Recommendation re: posting rewards concerning vandalism 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. ADJOURNMENT The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held September 13, 1976 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York. Supervisor Diehl called the meeting to order at 8:15 P.M. Present: Louis Diehl, Supervisor Louis Clausen, Councilman Leif Jensen, Councilman Nicholas Johnson, -Councilman Frank Versace, Councilman Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk Others Present: Jon Adams Attorney (representing Allan Rappleyea) William Horton, Highway Superintendent Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town The Minutes of the August 9, 1976 Regular Meeting and the July 28, 1976 and September 7, 1976 Special Meetings, having been previously sent to the Town Board members, were now placed before them for their approval. MR. CLAUSEN moved the Minutes of the August 9, 1976 Regular Meeting, and the July 28, 1976 and September 7, 1976 Special Meetings as submitted by the Town Clerk be and they are hereby approved. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion Unanimously Carried The reports for the month of August werereceived from the Supervisor, Town Justices, Receiver of Taxes, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator. MR. CLAUSEN moved that the August reports from the Supervisor, Town Justices, Receiver of Taxes, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Pir. Johnson. Motion Unanimously Carried The Town Clerk reported to the Board that the private Audit of the finances of the Town for the year 1975, submitted by Pelligrini and Sedore, Certified Public Accountants, had been received and filed in her office September 3, 1976. MR. CLAUSEN moved that the Audit for the year 1975, as submitted by Pelligrini, be received and placed on file. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion Unanimously Carried The Town Clerk also informed the Board that the Supervisor's Annual Report had been received and placed on file in her office September 13, 1976. MR. CLAUSEN moved to acknowledge receipt of the Supervisor's Annual Report, and that it be placed on file. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion Unanimously Carried MR. DIEHL moved that a second regular monthly Town Board meeting be held on the fourth Monday of each month at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall. The regular bimonthly meetings will now be held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried A Public Hearing having been held on Local Law #2 of the year 1976 entitled "Prohibition of Discharge of Firearms and Long Bows" on August 30, 1976, the Town Clerk placed the matter before the Board for their consideration. MR. JENSEN moved to adopt Local Lau #2 of the year 1976 entitled "Prohibition of Discharge of Firearms and Long Bows" which was intr©.duced before the Board on August 9, 1976, and upon which the Town Board had duly held a Public Hearing on August 30, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried (Local Law #2 of the year 1976 is attached hereto and made a part hereof of the minutes of this meeting). 276 LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 1976 A locar law entitled "Prohibition of discharge of firearms and long bows". Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger as follows: Section I. No person shall: A. Discharge a firearm or long bow in such a way as will result in the shot, slug, load, arrow or other projectile thereof passing over a public highway or any part thereof. B. Discharge a firearm or long bow within any public recreational area within, or at any publicly owned sewer treatment or water distribution structure. C. The prohibitions contained in clause B above shall not apply to: 1. Programs conducted by public schools or public agencies offering instruction and training in the use of firearms or long bow; 2. The authorized use of a pistol, rifle or target range regularly operated and maintained by a police department or other law enforcement agency or by any duly organized membership or non-profit corporation or gun club or any other sportsman club. 3. The discharge of firearms by law enforcement officers for the performance of their duties. Section II. Any person found guilty of a first offense of this local law shall be deemed guilty of a violation and shall be fined a sum not exceeding $250.00 or be imprisoned for a period not exceeding 15 days, or both, and any person found guilty of a second or subsequent infraction of this local law shall be guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor and shall be subject to imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine not exceeding $1,000.00, or both. Section III. This act shall take effect immediately. 2,1 MR. CLAUSEN moved to introduce a Local Law providing for the conduct of games of chance by certain organizations pursuant to Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion Unanimously Carried MR. CLAUSEN moved that a Public Hearing be held on September 23, 1976 at 8:00 Pm at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York on a proposed Local Law Providing for the Conduct of Games of Chance by Certain Organizations pursuant to Article 9A of the General Municipal Law, and at such time all interested persons, either in favor of said Local Law, or in opposition thereto, will be heard. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion Unanimously Carried Agriculture and Markets Law provides for the appointment of Dog Enumerators for each municipality so that the dog census may begin Oct. 1st, This matter was placed before the Board for their consideration. MR. JENSEN moved that Janet Dean and Helen Vidunas be appointed as Dog Enumerators for the Town of Wappinger for 1976, beginning October 1, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Diehl stated that at the Special Meeting of September 7, 1976, he made the appointment of Frank Cuccia as his bookkeeper, but the salary remained undetermined. MR. DIEHL moved that the salary for Frank Cuccia, bookkeeper to the Supervisor, be established at $6,500.00, starting Oct. 4, 1976. Motion failed for lack of a second Mr. Clausen commented on the salary for the newly appointed book- 3- 1 278 keeper stating that prior to Mr. Diehl's appointment, the salary range had been discussed as being between $6,500.00 and $7,500.00. All those applicants were considered to have been above the maximum discussed salary range. He didn't believe that the maximum figure for Mr. Cuccia was unreasonable, and, therefore, if Mr. Diehl would rescind the motion, he would so move a salary of $7,500.00 as he feels there is a great deal of added responsibility to the position, it isn't just a simple bookkeeping position, he will have to get the wheels in motion for and implement the double entry bookkeep- ing system. Mr. Johnson's remarks were in opposition to the higher figure, pointing out that since Mr. Diehl had chosen to appoint, the salary for the Bookkeeper to the Supervisor had been set in January at a much lower figure. Mr. Diehl commented that it was his opinion that $6,500.00 is a fair initial starting salary, and certainly at any time, upon recommendation of the Board, it can increase, and upon performance is the time to increase. MR. CLAUSEN moved that the salary for Frank Cuccia, Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, be established at $7,500.00 per year. Seconded by Mr. Versace. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Clausen Aye Councilman Jensen Nay Councilman Johnson Nay Councilman Versace Aye Supervisor Diehl Nay Motion Defeated Mr. Jensen commented that he was surprised that Mr. Versace hadn't seconded Mr. Diehl's original motion as he had done at the September 7th meeting when the question first came up. Mr. Versace defended his action saying that although he wasn't too pleased with the mode of the appointment it was accomplished and a salary needed. A lease agreement for future quarters for the Justice Court was received from Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town, and a resolu- tion for implementation of it. There were some questions on the lease that the Board wished to discuss, therefore the matter was 111111111 1 temporarily tabled. Several changes in the appointments of Election Inspectors had been recommended by the Chairmen of the two parties, due to several duly appointed Inspectors being unable to accept their appointments. MR. JENSEN moved that the following persons be appointed as Election Inspectors for the Town of Wappinger: Pauline Boyle (D) in District #19 (replacing Carol Bulson); Daniel McGowan (D) in District #7 (replacing Bridgette Gannon); Robin Egan (D) in District #21 (replacing Nancy Egan); Katherine Diehl (D) in District #21 (replacing Constance Smith); Susan Steinhaus (R) in District #12 (replacing Ann Buckley); and, Ann Marie Hampson (R) as an Alternate Inspector. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried The following memo, having been received from the Comptroller, and action tabled on the second paragraph from the September 7, 1976 meeting was now placed before the Board for their considera- tion: August 17, 1976 Memo to: Town Board Members From: Matthew Ryan Comptroller Re: Money Transfers I am in receipt of instructions from the Town Board to pay the bill for Tri -Municipal. Does the Board wish to borrow the money? If so, we will have to have a Benefit Assessment on the next tax bill. In addition, we need a resolution authorizing the transfer of $3,500.00 from General Fund Town Wide to the Fleetwood Water District. As you are aware the water district has used all the funds in the Fleetwood water and sewer account. A transfer is needed to pay the $7,000.000 RAN due September 18, 1976. Thank you for your cooperd.tion. Sincerely, s/ Matthew Ryan Comptroller 2 80 MR. JENSEN moved that the transfer be honored and instruct the Comptroller accordingly to transfer $3,500.00 from General Fund Townwide to the Fleetwood Water District in order to pay the $7,000.00 RAN due September 18, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried Mrs. Snowden informed the Board that she had been served with 6 notices with petitions for Certiorari proceedings to review assessments from City of New York, served Aug. 23, 1976; Leemilts Petroleum, served Aug. 20, 1976; Land Properties Company served Aug. 19, 1976; Brack Construction Corp. served Aug. 25, 1976 and Benderson Development Co. served Aug. 23, 1976. She further informed the Board that she had been served on Sept. 3, 1976 with a summons and complaint from ECON Realty Corp. MR. CLAUSEN moved that the Certiorari proceedings be referred to Allan Rappleyea and that he be empowered to handle and direct the Attorneys to handle these proceedings to answer and defend on be- half of the Town of Wappinger. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion Unanimously Carried MR. CLAUSEN moved that Allan Rappleyea, Attorney, be appointed to answer and defend the complaint by ECON Realty Corp. on behalf of the Town of Wappinger. Seconded by Mr. Jensen. Motion Unanimously Carried As Chairman of the Tri -Municipal Commission, Mr. Jensen had re- quested a resolution of the Town Board permitting this Commission to direct the consultants to start Step II work when the approval of Step II grant is received by the Tri -Municipal Commission. Mr. Jensen now requested this matter be tabled for further action, and that it be placed on the agenda for the September 27, 1976 meeting. Mr. Jensen, while on this subject, reported that the Commission met c81 with the EPA on Sept. 10, 1976. The grant would not be approved directly, as they felt there was a little more work to be done, and they will be sending a letter of intent to the Commission as to what they would want done next. There is a probability that they would want the Commission to do an in-depth Environmental Impact Study, as opposed to an Environmental Assessment Statement which was done over a year and z ago. This is about a 180° turn from what we've been told over the last couple of years by the EPA and the DEC. He added that the Commission would meet this Thurs. Any action on the matter of the Ardmore Hills Water District was requested by the Attorney to be held up temporarily until papers were received from the Bonding Company. MR. JENSEN moved that Mr. Rappleyea's office press for a resolution for Bonding of the Ardmore Hills Water District from the Bonding Company by the Sept. 27th meeting, and further request of Mr. Lapar a refresher report on the basic water charges that were established for Ardmore Hills. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion Unanimously Carried The subject of the 1st meeting in October falling on a holiday came before the Board (Columbus Day). MR. DIEHL moved that the first regularly scheduled meeting for the month of October be changed from October 11, 1976 to October 12, 1976 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried The following letter was received: Sept. 9, 1976 Louis D. Diehl, Supervisor Town of Wappinger, Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Unnamed Street - Moccasin Hill Subdivision 282 Dear Lou: As per your request to suggest a name for the street in the above subdivision, I took the liberty of calling Mrs. Larmel and obtained her consent to name the street LARMEL COURT. If this meets with the board's approval, the developer would be responsible to see that a sign is erected. Also, the Hopewell Junction post office, which delivers mail in this area, would have to be notified. Very truly yours, s/ Bill Horton MR. CLAUSEN moved that the recommendation of the Highway Superin- tendent be accepted, and that unnamed street in the Moccasin Hill Development be named LARMEL COURT, subject to the approval of the Hopewell Junction Postoffice Department, and further notify Howard Prager Jr. Chief of the New Hackensack Fire Company of this change. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion Unanimously Carried A letter was received from Albert L. Hecht, attorney representing David Alexander and James A. Klein, pertaining to a request for the release of their soil mining permit and bond on their property located on Route 9 and Old Hopewell Road (North east corner). Mr. Hecht's letter recited the fact that his clients had recently entered into a contract to sell a two acre portion of this parcel to Franz Konrad, the section upon which the soil mining permit pertained. Upon receipt of Preliminary Approval from the Planning Board to Mr. Konrad, the Planning Board approved contours sub- stantially different from those set forth in the soil mining permit granted to Klein & Alexander. It is Mr. Hecht's opinion that when final site plan approval is granted, such approval will take precedence over the required contours set forth at the time his clients received their soil mining permit. Based on this opinion, it is being requested that, upon the eventuality of the Planning Board granting final site plan approval, the Bond posted by his clients be released, with the understanding that the release of said 2B5 Bond will also result in the concurrent revocation of said soil mining permit held by his clients. Mr. Jon Adams, after discussion with Messrs. Hecht and Klein, advised the Board that they could delegate the matters to the Planning Board, there has been a relationship between the site plan approval that is presently presented before the Planning Board and the plans on the soil mining bond. Once the final site plan approval is granted, the necessity of the soil mining bond for the portion of premises set for the site plan will be muted.. MR. JENSEN moved that by field investigation, the Zoning Adminis- trator determine whether Klein and Alexander have met the terms and conditions of the soil mining permit, and then refer it to the Planning Board for their action, and authorize the Planning Board, when they deem it appropriate, to release the affected land from the bond. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Hecht commented, as he wasn't sure the Board was totally familiar with all the facts of the situation, on the soil mining permit granted several years ago, the bond that was posted to insure when the soil mining was discontinued the contours would be rcp aced at a level set by the Board at that time. What's happened is that his clients have contracted to sell a portion of this property where the soil mining has taken place and then they got subdivision approval of that. A site plan application was made before the Planning Board, and in that site plan application, according to the statutes they show the proposed grades and contours with the building where the site plan application will be complete. Obvious- ly, the grades and contours that are shown on the application are different then the grades and contours which were shown on the soil mining permit. He is taking the position that approval if and when it comes of the site plan application by the Planning Board with different grades and contours will take -precedence over the grades JI 284 and contours that were set intitially with respect to the soil mining application and that the Bond can be released at such time as the Town Planning Board grants site plan approval after the building has been completed and the grades and contours are that as shown on the site plan application rather than on the soil mining application. Victor Vivalda had submitted a petition from the residents of Oakwood Knolls, bearing 96 signatures, and reading as follows: To the Town of Wappinger Board The following are complaints by the undersigned residents of Oakwood Knolls concerning Sewer Improvement District #1. 1. Strong odors from the sewerage plant. These odors occur frequently and are a constant source of discomfort to the people in the area. This condition has existed since the plant expansion. To date no effective action has been taken to correct this condition. 2. Sewerage backing up in some of the homes. This condi- tion has occurred several times and again no effective action has been taken. This is a health hazard! 3. Increased rates. Our rates have been increased by 50% due to plant expansion. The plant has capacity for approx- imately 750 units. There are now less than 200 units tied in. Since residents of the district are not required to hook up, it is possible we may never come near having 750 homes tied in. This means we will probably be faced with higher operating and maintenance costs. We request immediate action by the board on items 1 and 2 and a plan formulated for item 3 to provide additional hook-ups to help hold the operating and maintenance costs down. We feel that mandatory hook-ups should be required by all homeowners in the district. Mr. Vivalda, being recognized by the Chair, first indicated the Oakwood residents would like the answers to the above to be a matter of record. He then asked why was the Oakwood Sewer Plant expanded. Mr. Jensen answered that, although it was before he got on the Board, it was decided to form the Sewer Improvement #1 because there was a sewer need in the adjacent areas of Oakwood plant, and it was felt at that time to expand a service to be able to bring in those homes that were having trouble with their septic tanks. Also any future development that might come into the area to prevent small developments from coming in with additional small 285 sewer treatment plants, any development of 50 homes or more, under NYS law must have some type of sewage treatment system, municipal or otherwise. These were probably why the project was originally started. Mr. Diehl added that, at the time in expanding it, the NYS Health Department and County Health Department recom- mendations were that the expansion should take care of an antici- pated 790 homes and should be sized for that. Growth has not come up to those figures, but at the time many local residents asked not to be excluded from it, to be sure there would be room in there for them. The hookups have not come, nor normal growth, and the school, still under legal action has come into it. Mr. Vivalda asked why the lines were run to Lake Oniad, when those people don't seem to want it. Mr. Diehl indicated that at the time both the engineering study showed it was a problem area, and the people themselves requested some relief. Mr. Vivalda-spoke then of an area he had come from where it was made mandatory to hook in, why wasn't this done here. Mr. Diehl indicated that the avenue of a mandated hookup is the prerogative of the Board. Mr. Jensen wasn't sure of the legality of mandated hookups, but might have the right to charge everyone in the district not only the benefit assessment, but an O&M charge. At this point Mr. Diehl asked that an opinion be requested of Mr. Rappleyea in regard to mandating sewer hookups, and can operation and main- tenance be assessed against residents not hooked up in the districts. Also, an updated reports on what is happening with the schools. There was uurther discussion on the pro and con of the expansion of the Oakwood Plant, why it was expanded and the cost factors of various ways it could have gone, and should go. Mr. Amodeo asked if the Board could propose a deadline for receiving a report from the Attorney and then report back to the residents of Oa]aood Knolls, and what action, if any, the Board would take on the opinion. Mr. Diehl commented that the opinion would be requested for 286 the regular monthly meeting in October. Mrs. Close, 2 Phyllis Drive, asked if the Board was aware of the problems of the odors from the sewerage treatment plant and the people who were having sewerage backing up in their houses and in the streets. There have been constant problems with this all summer. Mr. Jensen answered that they have been trying to remedy the problem, and explained briefly what steps have been taken and what is further anticipated in the hopes of relieving the problem. Discussion continued along these avenues, and ultimately wound up in discussion of the contractor who expanded the plant. It was established that a meeting be scheduled with Hall & Co., the Town Board and Messrs. Rappleyea & Lapar on September 29, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. Mr. Tennant brought up one other related problem, that of speeding through the Oakwood Development, presumably by the workmen at the sewer plant. They've asked Mr. Cacchio if he could speak to his men to slow them down, but is there any way the Town could curtail speeders, by employing "children at play" signs, or such. Mr. Jensen suggested the Town direct a letter to Mr. Cacchio requesting that his operators be more prudent when they drive into the plant, not to exceed 15 MPH in any sewer district plant in any of the developments. It was asked if the Town then could request a 15MPH speed limit in the whole development. MR. JENSEN moved that a request be made to the NYS Department of Transportation be established in the Oakwood Area. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried Two requests were received to attend conferences, one from Judge Francese, to attend the annual NYS Association of Magistrates Conference with his wife (who also works for the Court) on Sept. 22, 1976, at Stephensville, Swan Lake, N.Y.; and the other was from Edward Hawksley, Co -Chairman of the Wappinger Conservation Advisory Council for 5 members of the Council to attend the NYS a Association of Conservation Commissions Annual Conference at Lake Minnewaska Oct. 15 & 16, 1976. MR. JENSEN moved that both requests be granted, and that their legitimate expenses be Town charges. Seconded by Mr. Diehl. Motion Unanimously Carried The following letter was received: 52 Mimosa Circle Ridgefield, Conn 06877 Sept. 1, 1976 Wappingers Town Board c/o Town Clerk Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, N.Y,12590 Dear Sirs: As of August 21, 1976, our residance at 8 Bowdoin Lane in the town of Wappingers was terminated. We still own the home, but have been unsuccessfull in all attempts to sell the property. We now request that we not have to pay for water after the Aug. 21 date. It is my understanding that the town board must pass a resolution so that we do not have to pay the minimum quartely fee. Your prompt attention to this matter would be appreciated. Sincerely, s/ M.E. Azevedo MR. VERSACE moved to deny the request of Mr. Azevedo as the home does exist in a Water District and whether it is vacant or not, the Board does not want to establish a policy if residents do move away that they be free of their obligation, allowing the burden to fall on the rest of the residents. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried The following letters were received: 8 195 All Angels Hill Road Wappingers Falls, New York August 18, 1976 Louis Dehl, Supervisor Town Hall, Mill Street Wappingers Falls, New York Dear Mr. Diehl: As per our telephone conversation on Monday, August 16, 1976, this is a formal request to the town to install a curb cock on the water line on All Angels Hill Road in front of my house. I have been a member of the Wappingers Central Water District since its inception. My well is not functioning properly, this necessitates an immediate hookup to the town watersystem. I have applied for a water permit. Please expedite the installation of the curb cock so that the remainder of the water line can be installed to my home immediately. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Very truly yours, s/ Leonard Cohen August 16, 1976 Town Board Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Water Tap for Mr. Leonard Cohen 195 All Angels Hill Road Gentlemen: We have recently received an application to install a 3/4" in. water service from the above captioned residence. This is one of the several homes on large tracks of land that are abutted by the "Cogar Line: of the former Hilltop Water Company. We believe, au thorization to construct the Town por- tion of the water lateral (i.e. Corporation Cock, Copper Tubing & Curb Cock) should be forthcoming from the Board. Very truly yours, s/ Rudolph Lapar, P.E. Engineer to the Central Wapp. Water Imp. Henry Montegari 880 East 15 St. Bklyn, N.Y. To Whom it May Concern: I am the owner of a house on All Angels Road in Wappingers Falls. Map 46- Block 1 - Lot 4.1. I request permission to tap into the local water supply. Yours, s/ Henry Montegari MR. VERSACE moved that Mr. Lapar be authorized to seek bids to provide curb cocks for both Leonard Cohen and Henry Montegari. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried The following letter was received: Mrs. Elaine Snowden Town Hall, Mill Street Wappingers Falls, New York Re: Motorcycles on private property in the Town of Wappingers Dear Ms,. Snowden: We, the residents of Gold Road in the Town of Wappinger, have to complain to the Town Board about the following: There is a group of trailbikes who daily use the property belonging to Mill Street Realty Co. as a public racetrack. The large parcel of land lies between Meyers Corners Road and Gold Road in the Town of Wappingers. We have tried for months to get the owner of the property to put up no teespassing signs to that we may inform the proper authorities when this property is used as a racetrack. Unfortun- ately, we have been unable to reach the owner of the property who is out of town for the entire summer. We have been in contact with Mr. O'Hare, the owners attorney, but so far no action has been taken. We, the undersigned, as taxpayers in the town, should have certain rights as to noise and air pollution, and should be protected by the lawmakers against offenders of this kind. We are sure, that if one of the local lawmakers had the same problem, action would be taken right away. In our case, we may not even inform the authorities as the races occur on private property and the au thorities may not intercede without a request from the owner. Please present this letter to the Town Board at their next meeting in the hope that proper action will be taken. Yours truly Signed by: Allan D. Brown Melga Brown Doris Brusie Wolfgang Mueller Karen L. Cowen Janet Kornbrek Chet & Allie Engley V. Mariello Jack Brusie L. Reischle Mr. Adams advised the Board that they can not regulate conduct on private lands. MR. VERSACE moved that the owner of the property lying between Myers Corners Road and Gold Road be requested to post their property restricting the use of trail bikes. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion Unanimously Carried Supervisor Diehl called a recess for ten or fifteen minutes. The Board recessed at 10:10 P.M. Supervisor Diehl called the meeting back to order at 10:32 P.M. All Board members were again present. The following letter was received: August 9, 1976 Town Board Town of Wappinger Wappingers Falls, NY Gentlemen: I have been directed to you by the Board of Assessment Review which claims to have no jurisdiction over water and sewer special assessments. The Town of Wappinger Zoning Ordinance indicates that in order to be in conformance while operating a kennel Hospital it is necessary to have such facility on a My view is that this plot must remain intact. I do then, the logic in your charging me for extra sewer units. I would appreciate your reviewing this very situation. 290 or Veterinary ten acre plot. not understand, and water unfair Very truly yours, s/ Daniel J. Hannigan DVM Mr. Diehl commented that upon cursory investigation it appears that Dr. Hannigan's property is listed as three different parcels on the tax rolls, and if this is so, he questions the 10 acre size that he is speaking of, is there another area of 10 acres that is not included? If 10 acres are required for the kennel, there should be one tap going into there but if he's being assessed on three different parcels, and that's what he's speaking of, then he should move one way or the other - either incorporating it as one unit, for dog kennels and he wouldn't be required for the three, but if he's in a position that there are three different assessments, he thinks a clarification has to be made there. Mr. Jensen believed it should be viewed similarly to those who own two aeparate properties adjoining one another (one property made up of two separate deeds), and if they were all under one deed they would meet the formula to take care of one parcel. Mr. Versace questioned whether the present situation was conforming or non -conforming to the present Ordinance, this should be checked on. The whole situation would have to be reviewed. MR. JENSEN moved that the Zoning Administrator and the Assessor be directed to review the properties to find out if they are either conforming or non -conforming at present and submit their interpretation of the use of the property. Seconded by Mr. Diehl. Motion Unanimously Carried A letter was received from the New York State Department of Transportation, under date of September 2, 1976, regarding the linear speed limit requests for Maloney Road, Spook Hill Road, Losee Road and Middlebush Road. Out of the four requests, Middlebush Road was the only one that was being considered for a 45MPH speed limit. The other three were denied a speed reduction. MR. DIEHL moved that the Town again make the rgquest for reduced linear speed limit on Losee, Spook Hill and Maloney Roads and include with the request the Highway Superintendent's report adding that the Town Board concurs with Mr. Horton's letter. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried The following letter was received: September 3, 1976 Town Board Mill Street Wappingers, N.Y. Dear Sirs, In order to promote safety for children in Angel Brook Estates, we would appreciate the placement of stop signs in the following locations, East on Tor Rd. (intersecting Sylvia Dr.) West on Tor Rd. (intersecting Sylvia Dr.) East on Alpert Dr. (intersecting Sylvia Dr.) West on Alpert Dr (intersecting Sylvia Dr.) North on Granger (intersectingAlpert Dr.) Sincerely, s/ Jeffrey Brownstein, D.D.S. Corresponding Sec. Angel Brook Civic Assoc. Mr. Horton stated that there was a speed limit in these areas now, and the way they list the roads in the request would be traffic would have to stop on all the main roads for all the little cross roads, and he believes this abuses the Stop signs. He feels Stop signs should be used at intersections at which visibility is poor or heavily traveled intersections but not to put them on main thoroughfares and have traffic stop for each one of the side streets. At each one of these intersec- tions visibility is good. Dr. Brownstein, being present, was recognized by the Chair, and he mxplained that the reason they wanted the Stop Signs was because they have children who dash across those intersections with those 2 or 3 wheel bicycle contraptions which are low to the ground and they wish to stop the traffic so people will have to look at the side streets and will see the children coming, it has nothing to do with looking out for other vehicles. Mr. Versace suggested that Mr. Horton %g3 meet with Dr. Brownstein and come back with a recommendation. Mr. Horton retorted that he was very familiar with the problem, and the people are encouraging these children to ride down the hills on these little 3 wheel carts, and they are turning these hills into playgrounds. If you put up Stop Signs, you're only encouraging these for playgrounds, and he doesn't like to see any highway become a playground. Mr. Clausen commented that this was a development, and would primarily only inconvenience the residents. If they were willing to put up with this incon- venience, he would be inclined to go along with it. Mr. Johnson recommended that Dr. Brownstein go back to the people in the development and get a petition showing the Board that 51%, a majority, might favor Stop Signs. The following letter was received: September 1, 1976 Town Board Town Hall Mill Street Wappingers Falls, New York Gentlemen: As of January 1st, 1977, the Town will be obliged to notify all property owners of the existence of a senior citizen's exemption. The Town is also obliged to designate a person or persons to contact concerning an explanation of such exemption. I would suggest that the Assessor be designated as that person. This should be done by simple resolution of the Town Board, and at the time of mailing of the tax bills, the following notation should be mailed with the bills: "You may be eligible for senior citizen's tax exemption. For information, please write or call ". Very truly yours, Corbally, Gartland & Rappleyea s/ Allan E. Rappleyea MR. DIEHL moved to designate Thomas Logan, Assessox as the proper authority to be contacted concerning senior citizens exemptions and also that Mrs. Crosby put a copy of the notice in with the tax bills in January. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. The following letter was received: Town Board Town of Wappinger Town Hall Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Gentlemen: 294 Motion Unanimously Carried August 31, 1976 N.Y.S.D.E.C., Environmental Notice Bulletin 8/12/76 to 8/25/76 Wappingers Central School District Ketcham High School State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Enclosed please find two mental Notice Bulletin. Central School District permit to discharge. I and the school tie into which it is a part. It Attorney to theDistrict (2) pages from the N.Y.S.D.E.C. Environ - You will please note that Wappingers (Ketcham High School) is applying for a suggest that the application be opposed the Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1, of is also my suggestion that you ask the for his opinion on this matter. My own personal opinion is that if it is not opposed the entire rate structure of the Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1 could be destroyed, with the resulting effect on the residents of the Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Very truly yours, s/ Rudolph E. Lapar Engineer to the Wapp. Sewer Impr. #1 Mr. Lapar indicated for clarification that this concerned the Myers Corners Elementary School. MR. VERSACE moved to direct Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town to take whatever necessary steps to legally present an objection to the application being approved, since the school that is indi- cated is already in an existing Sewer Improvement Area. Seconded by Mr. Diehl Roll Call Vote: 4 'Ayes, Mr. Clausen --Abstain The following report was received: August 26, 1976 295 Town Board Town of Wappinger Town Hall - Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Power to Orchard Homes Water Pumping Station Gentlemen: As per a conversation this date with Mr. Leo Clark of Central Hudson, all power usage at the above pumping station will be discontinued. Very truly yours, s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E. MR. JOHNSON moved to receive Mr. Lapar's Report and place it on file. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried MR. JENSEN moved that Mr. Lapar be directed to look into whether a preventative coating should be put over the equipment in the Orchard Homes Water Pumping Station, since the power has been discontinued, so it doesn't rust up, until it is known how it will be disposed of; and further, the Attorney to the Town be directed to give the Board the status of the water tanks and equipment that Schoonmaker Hones believes belong to them, to resolve the matter once and for all. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried The following report was received: August 31, 1976 Town Board Town of Wappinger Town Hall - Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Fleetwood Sewage Treatment Plant Fence Gentlemen: At various times during the last month, and as late as 1:25 P.M. on August 30, 1976, we have been informed by the Comptroller to the Town, Matthew Ryan, that there are no funds to put up the fence along the pond to protect against the continuing vandalism as reported by Camo. Very truly yours, s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E. 296 Mr. Diehl, concurring with Mr. Lapar's letter, stated that, therefore, if theyare going to put the fence up they will have to borrow money to do it, Mr. Jensen felt it was imperative to get the fence up, due to, as Mr. Lapar just mentioned, continued vandalism through the pond. He believes the Board should discuss this matter before the next Board meeting, and appropriate the necessary funds one way or another, Mr. Diehl concluded that, since the fence had been bid, because the Board had agreed that that work should be done, the Board should, therefore, resolve to either transfer funds or authorize bonding to go ahead and put that fence up, Mr. Jensen suggested the Comptroller be instructed to supply them with information as towhere funds could be transferred from by the next meeting. Mr. Clausen said he would rather borrow the money as opposed to transferring from General Fund and eliminate worrying about returning it to the General Fund, its the hidden costs that show up several years later that they get hit over the head with. Mr. Jensen mentioned that the cost possibly could be included along with the work that's being bid for that plant now. MR. JENSEN moved that the fencing be added as one of the line items to be funded by the Fleetwood residents along with the other work that will be done shortly at that plant. o ' Motion Withdrawn for Further Discussion Mr. Versace had no objection to Mr. Jensen's motion, but before getting off the subject, brought up the memo the Board had received from Mr. Lapar concerning the additional cost that it would take to write specifications in on some of the bid work. Mr. Lapar had pointed out that the Engineer's fee just for drawing up some of the specs would:far exceed the actual cost of some given items, thereby as much as doubling the overall costs. Mr. Versace thought that the Board should discuss if they really want to indebt any district with needless additional engineering costs, the Board should reverse themselves and just go along with replacing the 29 part and leave it as is. Mr. Jensen concurred that some of the line items presented to the Board for this work are the type that should either go out in time and material type of contract rather than bid items. The bid items arelike the drive chains, collectors, etc. If they were all bid it could become a rather cumbersome way to operate. MR. DIEHL moved that the list of items of work needed be review- ed by Mr. Lapar, Mr. Jensen and Mr. Versace to eliminate the items that would create greater expense by bidding out. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. The following report was received: Town Board Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, Re: N.Y. Dear Board Members: Motion Unanimously Carried September 9, 1976 Wappinger Storm Sewer Projects Contract #7 Please be advised that the work done on the above contract was completed and that the one year waiting period has been completed. We, therefore, see no reason why the final payment of $30,390.45 cannot be made. Thank you. Very truly yours, s/ Joseph E. Paggi, Jr. Engineer Mr. Clausen stated that there were many residents who had voiced dissatisfaction with, and have had problems with the installation 400 of the Storm sewers on Widmer Road (Widmer Road being a part of Wappinger Storm Sewer #7). There seems to be more water problems now then there were before the system was installed. He asked that, before the Board release the Bond on this, Mr. Horton, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Lapar go out personally and see the residents along Widmer Road, and any other area that this contract may cover if they deem it necessary, and see if any of the co*plaints are 298 legitimate, and resolve amongst themselves as to what corrections are going to be made and who should make them. He wouldn't want to release the contract before the three parties he feels are respon- sible for the installation of the whole project. Mr. Clausen indicated Mr.& Mrs. Laffin, Mr.& Mrs. Harold Ziegler, Mr.&Mrs. Timothy Smith, Mr.&Mrs. Ted Slader, Mr.&Mrs. James O'Neill, Mr.& Mrs. Robert Clausen, Mr.&Mrs. P. Heady, Mr.&Mrs. Evangalista, Mr.&Mrs. Bruce Frasier, Mr.&Mrs. Gordon, Mr.&Mrs. Ganci and Mr.& kloW Mrs. McMadden. Mr. Lapar suggested these people write in their complaints and Mr. Clausen countered that it would be better to speak to them personally, in fact if a date were fixed, he would get them all together, let him set up a day, say this Saturday at 10:00 A.M. and he will notify the people, and meet on the site. Mr. Clausen went one step further, and commented that it had been asked of him why there couldn't be a clause in the contract that when a job was completed each resident sign a statement that they were satisfied, and he thought this made some sense that the resi- dents (by whom a job passed) should have some say as to satisfac- tion as to how the property was left before the Board releases the contractor. Mr. Jensen recalled a lengthy discussion on a similar problem - repairing curb boxes, - and he believed the same thing applies here, what's the metes and bounds of returning the property. Mr. Clausen remarked that there are people in the Town that are dissatisfied after the work is completed by which they may not have recourse, either by stating to the Town Board or contractor before the money is released. Mr. Jensen agreed that the bond and final payment was the weapon for assuring corrections. Mr. Diehl felt that if it were written into contracts to get releases from each resident, the contract price would be greatly inflated. Discussion continued on the pros and cons of this subject. Supervisor Diehl directed the matter of the release of the final 299 payment for Storm Sewer Contract #7 be tabled to the next Board meeting. The following report was received: August 13, 1976 Town Board Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Tie in of the Centrl Wappinger Water Improvement to Brett View Water Co. Town of East Fishkill Dear Board Members: It is our opinion, with the letting of Contract #9 and with the potential valving off of the Angel Brook System from the Rocking- ham System, the 96,000 gallons per day required could be accom- modated. Very truly yours, s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E. Mr. Jensen believed it wpuld be appropriate to send a letter to Mr. R. B. Friedman that there is capacity in the existing Town of Wappinger water plant facilities to implement this request, and the Town Board would like to set up a meeting with him on how he would finance it. MR. JENSEN moved that a letter be sent to Mr. Friedman indicating that we do have enough water resources for his request, and would honor a meeting with him shortly. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried The following report was received: August 24, 1976 Town Board Town of Wappinger Town Hall - Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Re: Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1 Contract #1 Letter from Frank Lombardi of Lombardi & Son, Inc. Dear Board Members: o0 We are in receipt of Mr. Lombardi's letter of August 16, 1976 requesting payment on his final estimate. Based on the most recent Town Board resolution to not honor the Lombardi & Son, Inc. request for approximately $30,000 worth of gravel, which is included in this estimate, we cannot approve Mr. Lombardi's request for final payment. Very truly yours, s/ Rudolph E. Lapar Engineer to the Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1 Mr. Jensen commented that at the last Town Board meeting, the Board denied the request upon a separate contract with Mr. Lombardi, and it's his understanding from Mr. Lapar's letter that those charges were incorporated in his overall request for the return of his money. Mr. Diehl thought that the Board would have to say that request for his final payment be denied until the current question of excess gravel payments is cleared up. Mr. Jensen noted that it was denied at the last meeting, and he would say if he (Lombardi) wants to get final payment from the other contract, he imagines he can submit those without that one that has been in question. MR. JENSEN moved that if Mr. Lombardi wishes to delete the charge of the excess gravel (from Contract #1 Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1) that he claims, that the Board would honor his request for final payment. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Clausen Nay Councilman Jensen Aye Councilman Johnson Aye Councilman Versace Abstain _ Supervisor Diehl Aye Motion Carried. Mr. Diehl stated that he had a picture taken by Mrs. Anderson this date in regard to Shapiro's Salvage Yard (Route 9D). This is a continuing problem with the Town and Mrs. Anderson reports to the Board have been that when she gets one problem corrected within several days a violation reoccurs. MR. DIEHL moved that, since Shapiro's Salvage Yard is now operating without a license, the Zoning Administrator and the Attorney to the Town take legal action to close said Salvage Yard. Seconded by Mr. Versace. Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Chain, being recognized by the Chair, commented that his property is adjacent to the property under discussion, and Mr. Shapiro has cleared off about 300 ft. and has about 50 cars in there now, and is bringing in more every day. He's stacking them too high also. Mr. Diehl assured Mr. Chain that the Board was taking, with their motion, the necessary steps to close the Salvage Yard. Mr. Diehl,indicating Board members had received copies of a letter he intends to send out from his Office to the residents of Fleetwood Water District, stated that this had been a continu- ing problem with regard to foreign particles, sulphur etc, in their water. There ware three avenues listed in the letter, of which residents would be asked to forward their preference. The three options were: 1. To install 3 blow -off hydrants to clear lines; 2. Drill new wells; 3. Establish a cost of a filter system at the well site and pumping station. On the last, of course, the Board would have to have information as to the cost, and what guarantees, from Mr. Lapar. He wanted direction from the Board, as he would like this letter to be sent out when Mr. Lapar furnishes the necessary information. MR. DIEHL moved to pursue the avenue of a notice to the residents of Fleetwood being sent out to seeertain the direction they would like the Board to move in. S02 Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried A letter was received from Julius M. Gerzof, requesting relsese of Opala Realty Corp. Subdivision Bond #566-36-35 Peerless Ins. Co Mr. Horton commented that Mr. Gerzof was jumping the gun because the roads weren't accepted until Nov. 10, 1975, so Mr. Gerzof has to wait until Nov. 1976 for the year to be up. Mr. Diehl directed Mr. Gerzof be so notified. A Petition was received from David Douglas for a speed limit reduction in the area of Marlorville Rd., Connors Rd., and Hamilton Rd. Petition contained 79 signatures of the area residents. MR. JOHNSON moved to request an area speed limit reduction from the New York State Department of Transportation for the Marlor- ville Rd., Hamilton Rd., Connors Rd. Area. Seconded by Mr. Versace. Motion Unanimously Carried Referring back to item 5-5 of the Agenda, Lease for Justice Court, Mr. Adams read the following amendments to be included. 1. Term of lease shall commence Nov. 1, 1976s if the premises are ready prior to said date, Tenant, at its option, may take occupancy at said time. 2. Premises shall be ready for occupancy by Tenant on Nov. 1, 1976,; upon failure of premise to be ready for occupancy, Tenant at its sole option may terminate the lease and shall have no liability thereunder. This provision shall be construed to mean that the Landlord shall by said date have performed all those improvements and obligations created by this lease requir- ing the Landlord to take affirmative acts to prepare the premises for occupancy. 3. Adequate lighting shall be provided by the Landlord for all parking areas, building entrances and pedestrian walks. 4. In the event the present septic system become inadequate for the premises, the Landlord at his expense shall provide for adequate sewage removal. 5. All notices to the Tenant shall be directed to the Town Clerk 335 at her designated office. MR. JENSEN moved that said amendments be affixed to the Lease for Justice Court and the Town of Wappinger go into contract with the owners of the property (Stotz) for the term as stated; for $319.17 per month for a period of three years with a two year option, and that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to execute the lease on behalf of the Town of Wappinger. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion Unanimously Carried A report was received from Connie Smith, Bi -Centennial Chair- person recommending the Town plan -to continue, as a yearly activity, a Community Day. MR. DIEHL commented that he believed everyone on the Board would probably approve it, but due to the lateness of the report the the matter should be tabled - Mr. Jensen added that it should be considered as a budgetary item. Under Committee reports, Mr. Jensen reflected that he had given a brief report on the meeting in New York City on Tri -Municipal earlier in the meeting, and added, as he had indicated earlier there would be a letter of intent forthcoming from EPA indicating what they would like us to do. The Commission will review this letter and make recommendations back to their respective boards, and possibly hold meetings either collectively or individually with them. Mr. Jensen, speaking now as a member of the Public Safety Committee, expressed concern about setting up a meeting soon with several off duty patromen in order to establish their function as watchmen for the Town of Wappinger Sewer and Water Plants, in the hope of cutting down vandalism, and he further related the coneerns of some of the Edgehill Drive and surround- ing area residents he had received of vandalism occurring and suspicious parked cars. It was his hope that when they put those patrolmen to work they can also patrol these areas while Ao4 they are making their rounds. It would seem the Town residents are possibly asking for more protection then they are now receiv- ing from either the Sheriff or State Police. He recommended once again that the Board send a letter to the Sheriff's Office, to set up a meeting, such as was done about 11/2 years ago, to ascertain what it would cilst the Town to provide an additional Sheriff's car in the Town of Wappinger - if not full 24 hours a day possibly in various types of shifts. It's a possibility they may want to extend this watchmans work to a paid Sheriffs Deputy. Mr. Clausen suggested a meeting with a representative from the Sheriff's office before the next Town Board meeting. MR. JENSEN moved to set up a meeting with Captain Traver to discuss various possibilities and costs for additional police coverage, for Sept. 27, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. Town Hall. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Clausen, in response to Mr. Jensen's report on Tri -Municipal, commented that the Town has been working on a plan for Tri -Muni- cipal for the last two years. The Town and the Sewer Committee have over these years, been led to believe it was in the best interest of the Town of Wappinger residents to go to a regional system of sewage disposal rather than upgrade individual plants. All concerned had done everything they believed DEC & EPA wanted them to do. It seems that EPA has changed the game rules. What he would like to see was that Congressman Fish be the recipient of all the correspondence and/or work that Mr. Jensen's committee was led to understand through the various agencies, and have Congressman Fish investigate the reason and/or method by which an agency can have those Towns expend money, time, and effort, doing what they think is required, in the best interests of the residents, only to find that after two years we may have to start from the beginning. Congressman Fish might be able to investigate the workings of such a committee and ascertain, if in fact they have the authority, why they use their authority the way they do, which would end up delaying something that is so important to the Town. He feels there should be some answers to be had. Mr. Jensen concurred with Mr. Clausen's thoughts, and added that Mr. Fish has been copied some of the more recent correspondence, and been brought somewhat up to speed on the situation, and they certainly will go in that direction and bring him up to speed on everything. Again, EPA's excuse, if that be the proper word, as was indicated on Friday that the review process was delayed in their office because they were delayed by the DEC, although we had been led to believe they were working parallel from day one. Our biggest gripe is that, why, if they wanted an environmental impact study why didn't they request it a year and a half ago. Mr. Diehl commented that they certainly have embarrassed us, and a good question is whether we should take legal action, for changing the rules in the middle of the game. Mr. Jensen agreed th&t Mr. Diehl's point was well taken, as not only were we embarrassed but likewise, New York State DEC, they told us what the ground rules were with the various agencies, and they were the ones that recommended a regional plant concept, they still do recommend it, and generally speaking, if the State approved the project, the EPA approved the same project, the State did approve the project, thereby their embarrassment. Mr. Clausen, under committee reports, mentioned that aeveral months ago he and Mr. Versace were'invited by Angelbrook Civic Association to speak on the problems that the residents have out there. One of the items discussed was again the safety factor of children on the road and around the culvert of the Truett property. The residents present quizzed them on what the problem was as it related to all parties. They asked at that time if the Association members could come down and speak to the Board again in relation to what the problem is, and Mr. Clausen and kbo 306 Mr. Versace saw no harm in doing so. Dr. Brownstein asked Mr. Clausen again tonight if the Board would oblet.ge them a meeting. Mr. Clausen asked if the Board would, tentatively, meet with the residents of Angelbrook at either 8:30 or 9:00 P.M. Sept. 23rd to discuss this problem one more time. It was agreed to meet with the Executive Committee of the Angelbrook Civic Association, Mr. Truett, Mr. Horton, Mr. Lapar and Mr. Rappleyea at the Town Hall. A letter was received from (Mrs). Elizabeth H. Clearwater, who asked what progress had been made in updating the present Dog Ordinance. It was her understanding that a new law had been proposed, what was its status. Mr. Diehl had answered her litter, and indicated now that the Board is in the position again to consider the Ordinance prepared by the Attorney's Office. M. Jensen suggested the Ordinance Committee review it again and it can be brought up at the Sept. 27th meeting possibly a Public Hearing could then be set for it. MR. JENSEN moved the recommendations from Mr. Horton regarding the Highway Specification revisions be tabled to the next Town Board meeting. Seconded by Mr. Johnson. Motion Unanimously Carried The recommendation from the Recreation Commission regarding rewards for information on vandalism, tabled from a previous Meeting, was placed again before the Board for consideration. Mr. Diehl's comment was that a dollar figure in terms of reward money should be discussed before moving in any direction, although he himself was inclined to favor this approach. Another considera- tion would be where reward signs should be posted and the legali- ties involved which would establish this procedure. Mr. Diehl directed that the Town Clerk refer that section of law pertaining to posting rewards for vandalism to Mr. Rappleyea's office for a recommendation as to what way the Board could move to implement it, and a recommended dollar figure. Mr. Clausen disapproved of the reward system, it was against his way of thinking. Unfortunately it may be required, but every other avenue should be exhausted before resorting to it. Mr. Versace commented that he believed numerous residents were prob- ably aware of who actually was committing some of the vandalism, but were hesitant to speak out for fear of reprisals, therefore, he'd hate to see the Town undertake the reward system, because if a person now doesn't feel it's his civic duty to report vandal- ism, which factually increases his taxes, he doesn't see where rewards would benefit. He believed the watchman system should be tested first, to see if it works. People aren't really concerned with vandalism if you have to induce them to turn someone in. Mr. Diehl took the opposite view, believing that any police officer needs the help of the citizen or individual in respect to report- ing crimes when they are not available, people have a civic duty also in preventing such crimes and for citizens not cooperating with police and so on is only hamstringing the local enforcement officers. There are two sides to the story. When the citizens have failed at this point, then perhaps the reward system would be an inducement to participate. Mr. Jensen concluded the dis- cussion with the statement that both areas need review. Mr. Diehl, directed the matter be tabled for further discussion. Mr. Johnson suggested that if any citizen from any quarter had any suggestions that would aid the Board that they come forward with it, any help would be greatly appreciated. There being no other matters to come before the Board, Supervisor Diehl entertained a motion to adjourn. MR. CLAUSEN moved the meeting be ddjourned, seconded by Mr. Jensen and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:29 A.M. cuAAQ�I a Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk