1976-06-14 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
JUNE 14, 1976
. SUPERVISOR CALL MEETING TO ORDER
. ROLL CALL
▪ ACCEPT MINUTES ---April 12, r76 Reg. June 2, '76 Special
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Supervisor, Town Justices, Bldg.Ins.p. Rec. of Taxes,
Zng. Adm.
5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Appointment of Election Inspectors
b. Applications for Peddlers Licenses --G. Bennett,
A. Aschmann
c. Sup. Diehl request Permission to attend Supervisor's
Summer Conference School
d. Chas. Cortellino re: activating CATV Commilittee
e. Jorn-Olaf Weber --repair of property after contractor
installed sewer lines
f. Mrs. Wm. Johnson re: water pressure valve (thank
you letter)
g. J.R. Smucker -NY Conference United Church of Christ -
letter re: property
h. A.Rappleyea re: Tax reviews -Albert Forman & Wapp.
Apts. Co. -Notes of Issue
i. R.E. Reports:
1. Fence Bids - Rockingham -Fleetwood
2. O.K. re --36 Robert Lane --Manhole
3. Fltwd W.Distr. Fire Hydrant Bids
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▪ Camo Pollution re:
Vandalism Hilltop Water System Bldg.
k. M.Ryan re:, purchase of "reader" for water meter reading
1. E. Schueler re: Mosquito Control
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6. COMMITTEE REPORTS_
a. - E.Hawksley-'11. Freshwater Wetlands Protection Ordinance
2. Report on attendance at National Rural Dev.
Leaders1School
3. Position of:Cons. Adv. Council on open space
preservation
7. RESOLUTIONS
a. Tri -Municipal Resolution of Intent
b. Purchase.of Property-Childrens Aide Society
c. Tri -Municipal Bonding
d. Transfer Downstream drainage accnt. to Highway
e. Care -A -Van serNtice
f. Resolution of Memorandum of Understanding-Dutchess
Co. Soil & Water {Cons. District
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Agenda ---June 14, 1976
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7. RESOLUTIONS (continued)
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. CATV --Increase of Rates
b. S.Anderson Zng. Adm. -re Shapiro Salvage Yard
c. A. Rappleyea re: Games of Chance
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger was held on June 14, 1976 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall
Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Supervisor Diehl called the meeting to order at 8:22 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Louis Clausen, Councilman
Leif Jensen, Councilman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent:
Nicholas Johnson, Councilman
Others Present:
William Horton, Highway Superintendent
Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town
The Minutes of the April 12, 1976 Regular Monthly Meeting and the
June 2, 1976 Special Meeting, having been previously sent to the
Town Board members, were now placed before them for their approval.
MR. CLAUSEN moved the Minutes of the April 12, 1976 Regular Monthly
Meeting and the June 2, 1976 Special Meeting, as submitted by the
Town Clerk be and they are hereby approved.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Reports for the month of May were received from the Supervisor,
Town Justices, Receiver of Taxes, Building Inspector, and Zoning
Administrator.
MR. CLAUSEN moved the reports of the Supervisors, Town Justices,
is Building Inspector, Receiver of Taxes and Zoning Administrator be
accepted and placed on file.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
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The Town Clerk informed the Board that on May 26, 1976, she had
received and placed on file the Department of Audit and Control
Repott for the Federal Revenue Sharing funds received by the Town
of Wappinger for the period covering December 11, 1972 through
December 31, 1974.
MR. CLAUSEN moved to receive the Audit and Control Report on the
Federal Revenue Sharing for the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Supervisor Diehl stated that he was moving item #7 - Resolutions -
up ahead of item #5 - Reports and Communications - tonight. He
further asked if there would be any objections from the Board if
"Resolutions" were placed permanently ahead of "Petitions & Communi-
cations". The Board saw no objections to this proceedural change.
The following memo was received:
MEMO TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATED:
Matthew Ryan, Comptroller
William P. Horton, Superintendent of Highways
Re -imbursement of Monies
May 14, 1976
Due to development in the Kent Ridge Subdivision it was
necessary to increase the capacity of the pipe crossing Kent Road.
Two bills were incurred and paid with monies from Highway Account
DR5110.4:
Voucher #88 Audited April 20
Voucher #93 Audited May 10
Total
$1,050.00
433.00
$1,483.00
Know find that monies are available in the down -stream
drainage account and I request the sum of $1,483.00 be re-imbursed
to Highway Account #DR5110.4.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that'a transfer of funds in the amount of
$1,483,.00 be made from the Capital Fund - Downstream Drainage to
Account #DR5110.4.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
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The following memo was received:
June 14, 1976
MEMO TO: Town Board Members
FROM: Matthew W. Ryan, Comptroller
RE: Transfers
The following transfers are needed. The celebrations line
item is chert the amount deleted for the Austerity Budget. We've
had one large expenditure for Zoning from the Printing and Adver-
tising Account.
FROM
B1990.4 Contingency
B1990.4
B1990.4
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TO AMT.
B7510.4 Celebrations $19.50
B6410.4 Printing &
Advertising 500.00
B9995.5 Serial Coupons 396.00
In addition, we received a check from the Ladies Auxiliary
of the Hughsonville Fire Company in the amount of $1,141.34 as
a refund from last year's Centennial Celebrations. It is my
understanding that this money would be added to the Bicenntennial
Budget.
Would you please allocate this money as an unanticipated
revenue to A7550.4 Celebrations.
Thank you,
s/ Matthew W. Ryan
Comptroller
MR. CLAUSEN moved the transfer of funds from Account #B1990.4,
Contingency to Account #B7510.4 Celebrations the sum of $19.50;
B1990.4 Contingency to Account #B6410.4 Printing and Advertising
the amount of $500.00; B1990.4 Contingency to Account #B9995.5
Serial Coupons the amount of $396.00; and further, allocate the
amount of $1,141.34 unanticipated revenue to Account #A7550.4 -
Celebrations.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VERSACE who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the County of Dutchess, through its Office for the
Aging, has proposed to the Town of Wappinger that the "Care -A -Van"
service, which service is operated by the County of Dutchess for
citizens of the Town of Wappinger and other citizens will be
continued from August 1, 1976 through July 31, 1977, and
WHEREAS., 'tit is estimated that the services to be provided
will cost between the sum of $9,000.00 and $10,000.00
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby
authorized and directed to enter into negotiations and to contract
with the County of Dutchess (Office for the Aging) for said
"Care -A -Van" serviees for the residents of the Town of Wappinger
at a cost not to exceed the sum of $10,000.00.
Seconded by: Councilman Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VERSACE who
moved its adoption:
The Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute
the memorandum of understanding between the Dutchess County Soil
and Water Conservation District and the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by: Councilman Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following Resolution was introduced by COUNCILMAN VERSACE
whomoved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has made application to the
state and federal governments for participation in and for state
and federal aid for the project known as the "Tri -Municipal Sewer
Project", and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the procedures mandated by law,
the Town of Wappinger has formed the Wappinger Sewer Improvement
No. 2 for the purposes of engaging and participating in the afore-
said improvement project, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has several other sewer dis-
tricts and improvement areas already formed, and
WHEREAS, once the major trunk lines and sewer plant are
known to be available, the Town will be required to provide ad-
ditional lateral service to other areas in the Town, and
WHEREAS, the installation and construction of said lateral
may also be aided by state and federal funds,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
expresses its intention to promptly proceed with:
1. The application for state and federal funds for the
construction of new lateral systems within the Town of Wappinger.
2. The application to the State Comptroller for the
approval of new lateral districts or improvement areas.
3. The incorporation of such new areas into existing
service areas so as to provide uniformity of sewer rates throughout
the Town of Wappinger.
4. The elimination of the small separate improvement areas
or districts so as to provide uniformity of benefit assessment costs,
and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed
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to confer with the New York STate Comptroller so as to present
to the Town Board a specific plan and time table to accomplish
the aforesaid, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board shall immediately interview
and confer with engineering firms so as to engage such firm
as shall be selected to prepare a study and report with regard
to the construction of new lateral systems within the Town of
Wappinger.
Seconded by: Councilman Clausen
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen
Councilman Jensen
Councilman Johnson
Councilman Versace
Supervisor Diehl
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
The following Resolution was. introduced by COUNCILMAN CLAUSEN,
who moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Tri -Municipal Commission has selected a site
upon the property formerly owned by the Children's Aid Society
for the construction of a sewer facility, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Audit and
Control has approved of the purchase of said lands as a prelim-
inary step, and
WHEREAS, a contract has been prepared for said purchase,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the
Commission is hereby authorized to execute the said contract
on behalf of the Commission.
Seconded by: Councilman Versace
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen
Councilman Jensen
Councilman Johnson
Councilman Versace
Supervisor Diehl
The following resolution was
moved its adoption, seconded
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
offered by COUNCILMAN VERSACE who
by Councilman Clausen, to -wit:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED June 14, 1976,
A.IESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $29,461,430
SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER, DUTCHESS COUNTY
NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF WAPPINGER SEWER IMPROVEMENT
NO. 2, AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 12-C OF THE TOWN LAW.
WHEREAS, pursuant to proceedings heretofore had and taken
under the provisions of Article12-C of the Town Law, and more
particularly an approving order of the State Comptroller dated
December 29, 1975, and a final order of this Town Board dated
December 23, 1974, the Town of Wappinger has established and
authorized Wappinger Sewer Improvement No. 2 in said Town,
and hasset forth the benefited area to be served thereby;
and,
WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide for the financing
of the cost of improvements therein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. The specific object or purpose of the Town of
Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, for which the bonds herein
authorized are to be issued is the construction of improvements
consisting of sewer lines, treatment plant facilities, pumping
stations and associated facilities located in the Town of
Wappinger and the Towns of LaGrange and Poughkeepsie, and the
Village of Wappingers Falls, designed to serve the Wappinger
Drainage Basin and pursuant to an intermunicipal agreement
among said three towns and said village.
Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid
improvements is $70,304,620. and the plan of financing thereof
is as follows:
a) By the issuance of $29,461,430 serial bonds of the
Town of Wappinger, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to
the Local Finance Law, which amount constitutes the share of
the total cost of said project to be borne by said Town pursuant
to the aforesaid intermunicipal agreement; and
b) By the contribution to the total cost of said project
$40,843,190. from the other parties to said intermunicipal agree-
ment.
Section 3.. It is hereby determined that the period of
probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose
is forty year; pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section
11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined
that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized
will exceed five years.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to
the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as
the same respectively become due and payable. There shall be
annually apportioned and assessed upon the several lots and
parcels of land within an area of said Sewer Improvement No. 2
which the Town Board shall determine and specify to be especially
benefited by the improvement, an amount sufficient to pay the
principal and interest on said bonds as the same become due, but
if not paid from such source, all the taxable real property in
said Town shall be subject to the levy of ad valorem taxes without
limitation as to rate or amount sufficient to pay the principal
of and interest on said bonds as the same shall become due.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance
Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond antici-
pation cotes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial
bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby
delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes
shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such
manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the
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provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The validity of such bonds andbond anticipation
notes may be contested only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose
for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at
the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially
complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is
commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in viohtion of the
provisions of the Constitution.
Section 7. This resolution, which takes effect immediately,
shall be published in full in W&SD News, the official newspaper
together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the
form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
duly put to a vote on,roll call, which resulted as follows:
Councilman L. Clausen Voting Aye
Councilman L. Jensen Voting Aye
Councilman F. Versace Voting Aye
Councilman N. Johnson Voting Absent
Supervisor Diehl Voting Aye
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
Pursuant to Section 43 of the Election Law lists of names of
persons recommended to serve as Election Inspectors for a term of
one year, beginning July 1976 and ending July 1977, was received
from both the Republican and Democratic County Committee Chairmen
respectively.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the following persons be appointed as
Election Inspectors for the Town of WAppinger for a one :year term
commencing July 1, 1976 and ending July 1, 1977:
1st District
2nd District
3rd District
REPUBLICAN ELECTION INSPECTORS
1976
Marion Bostwicik;, 27 Mesier Ave.
Norma O'Rourke, 5 Veterans Place
Rosemary Bowden, 50 Mill St.
Marion Tabor, 23 Mill St.
Evelyn Durkin, 3 Goring Place
Joan O'Riley, 6 Carmine Drive
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4th District
5th District
6th District
7th District
8th District
9th District
10th District
llth District
12th District
13th District
14th District
15th District
16th District
17th District
18th District
19th District
20th District
21st Distric'4
Alternates:
Tenna Jensen, 46 Widmer Rd.
Enedina Fernandez, 52 Robert Lane
Bernice Mills, 7 Brian Place
Joan Nutt, 12 Russ Place
Beatrice Helmeyer, Diddell Rd.
Jean Schmidt, Diddell Rd.
June Schnorr, 12 DeGarmo Hills Rd.
Elaine M. McKinney, 33 DeGarmo Hills Rd.
June Horton, Losee Rd.
Gloria Morse, Rt. 9D
Dorothy Fugardi, 69 Edgehill Drive
Therese Sawall, 46 Gilmore Blvd. N.
Carl Greco, 46 Alpert Drive
Ruth Steinhaus, 99 BrothersRd.
Martha Hamilton, Theresa Blvd.
Viola Dunckley, Cooper Rd. Fishkill
Ruth Speedling, Box 333 Hughsonville
Ann Buckley, 1 Ronsue Drive
Vera Hamilton, Old Troy Rd.
Dorothy Holden, Middlebush Rd.
Mary Price, Chelsea
Elizabeth Hammond, Chelsea
Sheila Klein, 41C Sherwood Forest
Catherine Leary, 18 Wildwood Drive
Mary Conti, Cameli Drive
Charlotte English, 1 Oneida Lane
Marie Migliori, Theresa Blvd.
Theresa Greco, 46 Alpert Dr.
Marie Greco, 46 Alpert Drive
Marion Siudzinski, Fenmore Drive
Laura Petrone, 22 Alpert Drive
Eleanor Parascandola, 4 Regency Drive
Sallie Foster, 5 Partners Rd.
Linda Harden, 64 Edgehill Rd.
Barbara Jensen, Myers Corners Rd.
Maude Ifill, 86 DeGarmo Hills Rd.
Terry Rifkin, 35 Wildwood Drive
Linda Winterberg, Caroline Dr. Chelsea
Joan Coughlin, Chelsea
Peggy Hammond, Chelsea
Frances Glueckert, 53 Scott'Drive
Noreen M. O'Connell, 6 Riggie Drive
Gail Eldridge, 3 Dorrett Drive
Nancy Higgins 45 Edgehill Drive
Audrey Zindler, 19 DeGarmo Hills Rd.
Marie Brancazio, 6 Reggie Drive
Janine Fedrowitz, 68 Edgehill Drive
1st District
2nd District
3rd District
4th District
5th District
6th District
7th District
8th District
9th District
10th District
llth District
12th District
13th District
14th District
15th District
16th District
17th District
18th District
19th District
20th District
21st District
DEMOCRATIC ELECTION INSPECTORS
1976
Eileen Weit, 7 Park Place
Sylvia Gorin, 13 Liss Road
Albertina Wardell, 45 South Ave.
Joan Terralavaro, 7 Upper Henry St.
Margaret Fredericks, 53 Remsen Ave.
Mary Sidote, 1 Adams St.
Janet Versace, 9 Patti Place
Carol Powers, 47 Robert Lane
Dorothy Landolfi, 24 Wildwood Drive
Helen Vidunas, 36 Wildwood Drive
Pauline Brannan, Rt. 376
Millie Corbin, Diddell Road
Bridget Gannon, 25 N. Gilmore Blvd.
Grace Camoin, 19 Quarry Drive
Lorraine Clausen, Widmer Road
Virginia Keeler, 37 Spook Hill Road
June Scalzo, 10B Scenic Garden Apts.
Albina Medio, 10B Scenic Garden Apts.
Nora Flynn, 22 Doyle Drive
Angela Rubeo, 13 Doyle Drive
Jeanie Rivera, 9 Cayuga Drive
Catherine Loop, Hughsonville
Cheryl Snethen, South Court
Cecile Hawksley, 3 Franton Drive
Lois Belding, 31 S. Remsen Ave.
Helen Hilderbrand, Marlorville Road
Eileen Farrell, Chelsea
Eileen Coughlin, Chelsea
Shirley Solomon, 10,Franton Drive
Gladys Folster, Chelsea Road
Ann Peragino, 10 Onondaga Drive
Judy Brickner, River Road, Chelsea
Judy Lewis, 26 Fenmore Drive
Rose Caccavale, 5o Carroll Drive
Rose Wells, Onondaga Drive
Janet Presti, 28 Fenmore Drive
Carol Bulson, Rt. 376
Alba Delgrosso, 43 Tor Road
Jeanette Curtis, 109 Edgehill Drive
Donald Gannon, 25 N. Gilmore Blvd.
Connie Smith Rt. 376
Nancy Egan, Diddell Road
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Alternates:
Mary Ellen O'Donnell, 7 Balfour Drive
Jennie Guarino, All Angels Hill Rd. Hopewell Jct.
Kim Hoolihan, Osborne Hill Road
Pauline Calvelli, 4 Doyle Drive
Barbara Goldman, 44 Pye Lane
Seconded by Mr.Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Applications were received from Gordon Bennett and Andrew Aschmann
for Hawking and Peddling Licenses. The applications had been
referred to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Department, and returned
indicating no criminal record on file.
MR. CLAUSEN moved to approve the applications and grant Gordon
Bennett and Andrew Aschmann licenses for Hawking and Peddling in
the Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: '4 Ayes 0 Nays
Requests were received from Louis Diehl and William J. Bulger
to attend seminars. Mr. Diehl requested to attend the Summer
Conference School of the Supervisors and County Legislator's
Assocyation of the State of New York at Cooperstown June 27th
through June 30th, 1976, and William Bulger requested to attend
the Justices Training Program at St. Lawrence University Cannon,
New York July 18th through July 24th, 1976.
MR. JENSEN moved that Supervisor Diehl and Judge Bulger be granted
permission to attend their respective training sessions, and that
their legitimate expenses be a Town charge.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following letter was received:
May 16, 1976
Wappinger Town Board
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, New York
Gentlemen:
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I would like to see the Cable TV Committee reactivated. My reasons
are as follows:
1. Reception is poor and there is interference.
Calls to Cable TV and Central Hudson have caused
people to come and check the lines. No apparent
corrective action has been taken or have results been
forwarded to me.
2. On FM even some local stations are received with annoying
hiss. A Peekskill station, WHUD, cannot be received
clearly. WQXR and WNYC have poor reception, though some
NYC stations are better.
3. My same tuner, tested in a Hagantown home, (Slate Hill
Road) offered clear reception, yet I think they are on
the same master antenna as we are.
4. We do not get the UHF stations, although other cable
companies provide this at no additional cost. (Ex.
Northport, Long Island, and Naugatuck, Connecticut).
5. At hearingscgranting the franchise, glowing predictions
were made of community service to be provided by Cable
TV. (In particular, screening of Town Board meetings).
Needless to say this promise has not been fulfilled.
6. A cable TV franchise should not betransferred or sold
without going through the same procedures that a new
entrant into the town should follow. The franchise
is a virtual monopoly and the citizens cannot avail
themselves of competitive services.
7. With cable TV I would expect the signal strength and
color to be the same from channel to channel. I find that
this is not true. (Channels 2, 3, and 10 are mismatched
during a program as are 4 and 6). This is a source of
annoyance in having to re -adjust knobs.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my letter.
Very truly yours,
s/ Charles A. Cortellino
MR. DIEHL moved that Charles Cortellino be appointed Chairman of
the Cablevision Committee and further that Mr. Cortellino bring
names in to the Town Board of interested parties to serve on this
committee, so the Town Board at its next meeting can reactivate
the CATV Committee.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Correspondence from Joern-Olaf C. Weber, addressed to Mr. Lapar
P.E., was received concerning correcting damages done to his
property due to installation of sewer lines.
MR. DIEHL moved that as there was no answer as yet to Mr. Weber's
complaint, therefore recommended that the Town Clerk inform Mr.
Weber that the Engineer and Attorney are working on it, and will
go on the next Town Board agenda, hoping the problem will then be
solved. A meeting with the Engineer and Attorney on this specific
matter will also be called.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following letter was received and directed to be placed on
file:
May 28, 1976
Mr. Louis Diehl
Town Hall
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Diehl:
Thank you for your letter informing us of the water pressure
problem and the offer of a valve to decrease the pressure if
necessary.
This was an accident that I really appreciated!
I personally do not have a need for a valve to decrease the pressure
in fact, I was very happy when suddenly we were blessed with a fair
amount of water pressure. For the first time in eighteen years our
water closets began to fill in 'a decent amount of time to be ade-
quate to do the job for which they were intended. Laundry is
finished in a morning now, rather than taking all day waiting for
the tub to fill for each cycle. And a tingly shower! -what more could
I ask for?! Except, maybe, a little more pressure because we still
have the shower problem when someone in the house turns on another
faucet the water tends to change temperature due to lessened pressure.
We're enjoying what we have, and i hope they don't fix it the way
it was!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Wm. Johnson
10 Ardmore Drive
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
798
A letter was received from James R. Smucker, Conference Minister
of the New York Conference United Church of Christ, in connection
with an inquiry as to the sale of some property (located on Myers
Corners and All Angels) for a possible site for a new Town Hall.
He indicated they were interested in selling, and at present were
in the process of securing an update appraisal of the property and
will again contact the Town when this is done.
Mr. Diehl commented that, in correspondence with the State Government,
there appears to be money available for grants for Town Halls. One
of the major items necessary is to pin point the piece of land the
Town Hall would go on. The correspondence from Mr. Smucker was
ordered placed on file.
The following letter was received:
June 1, 1976
Town Board
Town Hall
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, New York
Re: Albert Foreman v. Assessor and
Wappinger Apts. Co. v. Assessor
Gentlemen:
I am in receipt of a couple of Notes of Issue in several
tax review cases.
These matters were originally assigned to Mr. Quinn and
were continued by him in subsequent years. As you know, Mr.
Quinn is now a member_ofthe Supreme Court bench and, therefore,
would not be available to continue these cases.
These cases should, therefore, be assigned to other counsel.
As I am quite busy with other matters, I would appreciate it if
they were assigned to some other counsel other than myself.
Very truly yours,
Corbally, Gartland & Rappleyea
2/ Allan Rappleyea
The following resolution was offered by SUPERVISOR DIEHL who moved
its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Eugene Parlin, Attorney at Law, be and he
hereby is appointed the Attorney to answer and defend the Certiorari
proceedings to reviewthe assessments of real property, instituted
by Wappingers Apartments Co., and Albert Foreman, on behalf of the
o9Z
Town of Wappinger.
Seconded by: Councilman Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following report was received:
May 12, 1976
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall - Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Fence Bids.
a) Rockingham Farms Water System - of CWWI
Tank Enclosure
b) Fleetwood Sewer System
Gentlemen:
The following informal bids were received on the abovetcaptioned
projects as per the request of the Town Board:
Rockingham Farms Water System
(aluminum fence w/galvanized posts and rails)
1. Able Fence Co.
2. AAA American Fence Ltd.
3. Falvella Fence Co.
4. A-1 Fence Co., Inc.
11 11 11
$1,092.00
1,098.00
1,100.00
1,435.00
1,725.00*
*aluminum fence w/aluminum posts and rails
Fleetwood Sewage Treatment Plant
(aluminum fence w/galvanized posts and rails)
1. Able Fence Co.
2. AAA American Fence Ltd.
3. A-1 Fence Co., Inc.
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11
4. Falvella Fence Co.
$ 913.00
913.00
1,344.00
1,659.00*
1,550.00
*aluminum fence w/aluminum posts and rails
The apparent low bidder on both projects is Able Fence Co. and
we recommend that the bids be so awarded.
Very truly yours,
a/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
MR. JENSEN moved to accept the recommendation of Mr. Lapar and
award the bids fOr fencing for Rockingham Farms Water Supply to
Able Fence Co. at $1,092.00 as low bidder, and for Fleetwood
Sewage Treatment Plant to Able Fence Co. ® $913.00 also as low
bidder, subject to funds being available in either or both district
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accounts to cover the expenditures.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following report was received:
May 19, 1976
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
klire Town Hall - Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Oakwood Knolls Sewer Deposition Problem
at 36 Roberts Lane (Cerbino)
Dear Board Members:
We have investigated this problem and the easiest solution
appears to be the installation of a manhole at the dead-end of
this line. The manhole, of course, will be in close proximity
to another manhole but, because of the late development of these
lots, the line was extended without benefit of a manhole and we
feel that this is the solution to that problem.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
MR. JENSEN moved to authorize the Engineer to the Town to seek
informal bids on said manhole.
Seconded by, Mr. Clausen.,
Roll' Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following report was received:
May 27, 1976
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall - Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Fleetwood M,anor Water District
Fire Hydrant Contract
Dear Board Members:
On TNursday, May 27, 1976, at 11:00 A.M., E.S.T. bids were opened
for the above contract by Mrs. Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk. Bids
were as follows:
B & D Excavating Corp. $5,845.00
Wilson Excavators, Inc. 5,950.00
We have examined the bids and have found the bid of B&i) Excavating
Corp. to be in order and, therefore, recommend that their bid be
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accepted.
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
Mr. Versace recommended this matter be discussed at the work session
scheduled for June 22nd and, monies are not available for this
work presently. Mr. Diehl elaborated saying also that the County
Health Department has condemned various operations and mechanics
of the water system itself, and he believes they will have to look
and see what has to be repaired on the water system from the ±eports
of the County Health Department and make a decision of borrowing
funds to repair the system and putting blowoff hydrants at the
same time.
A report was received from Camo Pollution Control Inc. notifying
the Board that once again the Hilltop Water System Control Building
had been broken into; blocks were removed from the buildings'side-
wall and they listed items that were found missing. Mr. Versace
indicated there would be a meeting to morrow with Camo, at which
time the problem can be discussed, and can be further discussed at
the work session on the 22nd.
A report was received from Camo Pollution Control regarding the
#2 blower at the Oakwood Knolls Wastewater Treatment Plant, which
was sent out for an overhaul.
Mr. Diehl recommended Mr. Lapar receive a copy so that it may be
discussed at the executive session and he can get a price on a
new blower. Mr. Versace asked that this be checked to see if this
was part of Hall & Company contract.
A memo was received from Mr. Ryan, Comptroller, regarding meter
reading. He recommended the Board consider the purchase of a reader
unit costing $300.00.
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Mr. Versace suggested this matter be held for the executive
session for in depth discussion.
A letter was received from E. C. Schueler, County Executive,
regarding cut backs in county services, and in this instance the
Mosquito Control Department. He suggested that in order to provide
Wappinger with any degree of service this year, that the Town supply
a man from the Highway Department to work with the County at those
times when they would be in the Town of Wappinger.
it was questioned how many hours the man would be required for
and to what extent was the control program, and will the equipment
be brought to Wappinger. Supervisor Diehl directed that the Town
Clerk write to the County Executive for the answers to these questions.
Mr. Incoronato, being recognized by the chair, questioned whether
the County had explored the use of nematodes as a natural way of
destroying the mosquito larvae in the swamps. He mentioned a man
who was experimenting with them for commercial use in Clinton
Corners. This should be considered instead of polluting the
environment with spraying chemicals. Mr. Hawksley echoled Mr.
Incoronato's sentiments.
A letter was received from Mr. Charles S. Rose, owner -director of
Toy Town Tots Day Nursery on Middlebush Road. He asked the Town
to request a reduced speed limit on Middlebush Road. A petition
on the same topic was received from Mr. Peter Geraci, requesting a
15 MPH speed limit for Apple Ridge Estates (Ye Olde Apple Orchard).
His petition also included requests for "Children at Play" signs
and Stop signs to be installed at the eastern and western sides of
MacIntosh Lane. (His petition contained 116 signatures).
Mr. Jensen commented that the Apple Ridge Estates area has already
received a 30 MPH speed limit from the State and 15MPH would be
next to impossible to get. Mr. Geraci indicated that when they first
got the petition up they didn't realize a speed limit was already
established. He did stress the erection of the Stop signs for
MacIntosh Lane. He also had not realized that the erection of
"Children at Play" signs were prohibited, but now understood and
would not pursue the installation of them.
Mr. Diehl asked Mr. Horton to look into the request for the Stop
signs for MacIntosh Lane, and report back to the Board at their
next meeting.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the Town request the County to make a
survey of Middlebush Road for the purpose of establishing a reduced
speed limit on said road.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
A report was received from Edward S. Hawksley Co -Chairman of the
Conservation Advisory Council, advising the Town Board that it is
the Council's feeling that the administration of the Freshwater
Wetlands Act can best be accomplished at the local level, and,
therefore, recommends that the Town implement a local Freshwater
Wetlands Protection Ordinance.
Mr. Rappleyea indicated that he would have a proposed ordinance
prepared for the July Town Board meeting.
A report was received from Edward S. Hawksley on his attendance
at the seventh National Rural Development Leaders School, sponsored
by the Rural Development Service thf the US Dept. of Agriculture.
A second report from Mr. Hawksley was an outline of the Conservation
Advisory Councils position on the concept of open space preservation
in the Town of Wappinger.
Supervisor Diehl directed that both reports from Mr. Hawksley be
received and placed on file.
Mr. Jensen, under Committee Reports, addressed the problem of the
Hilltop Waterworks wells, that the wells are not produding to their
full capacity, and these wells should be recharged.
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MR. JENSEN moved that the Engineer to the Town be authorized and
directed to seek informal bids for recharging the wells at the
Hilltop Water Works.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Clausen reported that he and Mr. Versace had attended a meeting
last month of the Angelbrook Civic Association. One of the problems
discussed was the Truett matter. It was aced if Mr. Lapar and Mr.
Horton couldn't look at the problem again and reevaluate and look
for other options other than what has already been agreed upon.
(that was piping the ditch).
MR. CLAUSEN moved that Mr. Lapar and Mr. Horton be directed to
reevaluate the options available to the Town in solving the Truett
complaint in Af1*lbrook Estates.
Seconded by Mr. t` Versace
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following report was received from Councilman Johnson:
June 14, 1976
To: Town Board Members
From: Nicholas S. Johnson - Councilman
Re: Full Time DE Bookkeeper Vs. Mini Computer
The miscellaneous committee has been looking into the need of a
full time, qualified, DE bookkeeper , in the comptrollers office
(or 2 full time, part timers) or replacing this function with a
mini computer.
Even though the mini computer will afford the Town with a valuable
tool, that would be able to automate many functions that are being
done manually, I feel that the Town is not ready to take such a
step.
I, therefore, recommend that the Town hire a qualified full time
DE bookkeeper or at least a qualified full time, part time qualified
DE bookkeeper to replace Mr. Doyle, who is looking to retire.
Discussion would be held on this matter
Mrs. Snowden indicated that rpplies had
Very truly yours,
s/ Nicholas S. Johnson
Councilman
at an executive meeting.
been received from some
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of the surrounding municipalities on the Board's request for
information concerning CATV Rates being charged in their communi-
ties.
MR. DIEHL moved that since Mr. Cortellino had been appointed as
Chairman of the CATV Committee, that US Cablevision be informed
that there would be no consideration of approving increased rates
at this time until all information can be forthcoming.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Information was received from Mrs. Anderson, Zoning Administrator,
regarding Shapiro's Auto Wreckers and that they are still in violation
of the Salvage Yard Ordinance,.
MR. DIEHL moved that Mr. Sid Shapiro be advised by the Town Clerk
that he has 30 days from date of notice to remedy the violations
or legal action will be instituted by the Town.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Rappleyea reported that no action can be taken as yet by the
Town Board with regard to a referendum on "Games Of Chance" since
the State Legislature has not as yet acted to adopt this legisla-
tion.
Mr. Versace commented that there have been requests from Department
Heads for continuation of the monthly meetings with the Town Board
members.
MR. VERSACE moved that a Department Head Meeting be scheduled for
Tuesday, July 6, 1976, at 8:00 P.M. and that all Department Heads
be so notified.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Versace requested that the Town Clerk contact the Zoning
Administrator, and ask her to see if she can get in touch with
the owners of Peppy's fast foods restaurant to have them remove
the garbage dumpster behind their building.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr.
Jensen and carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 9:29 P.M.
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Reg. Mtg. 6/14/76