1976-03-08 RGMAGENDA
TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF WAP INGLI.
MARCH 8, 1976
1. Supervisor Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Accept Minutes.
4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
Supervisor Town Justices Building Inspector Zoning Adm.
Judge Wm. J. Bulger - Annual Report
5. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
a. Cindy Brown - Voluntary Action Center
b. Frank Manning - refusal of appointment to do Town yearly Audit
c. Application for Peddlers License - Paul Brown
d. Mrs. John Milkovich - Property damage due to Construction of Water
line
e. Jeffery Richards representing Newburgh Associates -White Gate Apt.
re: Water Imp. Area
f. Camo Pollution Control re: Painting Water Tanks
g. Rudolph E. Lapar Reports:
1. Priority Work remaining to be done in Central Wapp. Water
Imp.
2. Corrosive Water - Schoonmaker & Hilltop Water Supplies
3. Rockingham Sewage Treatment Plant - Change Order #1
h. Memo from Town of Hyde Park re: Resolution for Moratorium on
Nuclear Power Plants.
i. Klassen Builders,I c. request acceptance of surety bonds in
place of cash sure deposited, and return of cash
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Letter received by Mrs. Smith, Bicentennial Ch. re: Community
application
7. RESOLUTIONS
Transfers requested by Comptrollers Office
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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 March 8, 1976, at 8:00 P.M. at the Town
Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Deputy Supervisor Louis Clausen called the meeting to order at
8:15 P.M.
Present:
Louis Clausen,_ Deputy Supervisor
Leif Jensen, Councilman
Nicholas Johnson, Councilman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Others Present:
William Horton, Highway Superintendent
Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town
Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town
The minutes of the October 14, 1975 and November 10, 1975 Regular
Monthly Meetings, and the Special Meetings of November 14, 1975,
November 25, 1975 and February 24, 1976, having been previously
sent to the Town Board members, were now placed before them for
their approval.
MR. JENSEN moved the minutes of the October 14, 1975 and November
10, 1975 Regular Monthly Meetings, and the November 14, 1975,
November 25, 1975 and February 24, 1976 Special Meetings, as
submitted by the Town Clerk be and they are hereby approved.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Reports for the month of February were received from the Town
Justices, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator; reports for
the months of January & February were received from the Receiver of
Taxes, and the Annual Report for 1975 was received from Judge
William J. Bulger.
MR. JOHNSON moved that all of the monthly reports, and Judge
Bulger's 1975 Annual Report be accepted and placed on file.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Deputy Supervisor Clausen suspended the Agenda at this point in
order to open the meeting to the floor so that the Public present
could discuss the problem of the Landfill. Prior to open discussion
Mr. Clausen stated that the Board had met with most of the carters
within the Town of Wappinger this afternoon at 4:00 o'clock. We
entertained any suggestions or options that they might propose to
the Town of Wappinger in helping us to solve a solution that is
eminent at the end of this month due to the potential closing of
the Landfill site at the Airport. Upon asking the carters if they
had options as to disposing of the refuse, it seemed that one carter
did have an option, at least volunteered the information that he
did have it, other carters either said that they did not have options
or certainly refused to state what their options were. The one
carter who stated his option was Dutchess Sanitation, he said that
he could accomodate the amount of garbage being generated at the
present time within the municipalities that are known as the Board
of Governors and he would be willing to talk to, or negotiate with
the other_carters for receiving their garbage and disposing of it.
It seemed that that meeting this afternoon due to no other options
that the Town had at the present time and all agreed that there will
be no landfill in the Town of Wappinger, that we all left with that
option as the only one before us and the one most viable, that is
that the carters hopefully would get together with Dutchess Sanita-
tion, work out an agreement, as to how to dispose of the garbage
for the Town of Wappinger. We did impress upon them that we were
quite concerned about any major increase in cast due to the users.
We left the doors open for any individual carters if they had a
problem either with Dutchess Sanitation that they did not want to
express at this meeting or other problems unbeknownst to us, to
meet with us individually or collectively and we will try to sit
down and solve the problem. We don't think there is going to be a
crisis, we don't think there's going to be garbage left on the
streets, we think the carters will serve their customers, and
what we're trying to do is buy some time so that a permanent solu-
tion to the problem can be arrived at. I think in good faith the -
carters realize that, I think they're willing to work with us. We
still are looking towards the County for a permanent solution and
hopefully in the next few months that would be forthcoming. None
of the other Board members had anything further to add at this point.
Dr. Hannigan indicated the option of a balefill at the Airport was
still open. He was surprised at the renewed interest in Dutchess
Sanitation. He, however, has believed right along that it was the
only real good option that was open to any of us, but the Town of
Poughkeepsie still has to be sold on it. There was a proposal made
at the County Board meeting today by Walker Recovery Company (or a
name something like that) to go back into Parkers, and the man is
paying he has a tentative lease with Gubatosi and if we gave him
the okay then he would go and work out the details, as far as our
local laws and Zoning 'Ordinances. You know how that stands -it's
pretty wet over there now. It boils down to the fact that no one
has an immediate answer. As far as permanent plans go, the County
has until October 1st to decide whether or not we are going with
pyralysis or some other system. If the County decides to go to some
other system all the applications (for aid) go out the window as
they're all based, as far as the State is concerned, on purox.
Discussion continued on methods and costs of various proposals
for solid waste.
John Armstrong addressed the Board on his views of landfill and
pyralysis from the County standpoint, which paralleled Dr. Hannigan.
He did state that he believed one of the worst things that could
happen would be that all the Towns go off on their own, as the
County has not got an immediate solution to the problem. This
would be more of a financial burden on the people than staying
together. It is justunfortunatethat you get each Town has their
own reasons for not going, he knows the Town of Wappinger has voiced
their opinion - hey - find us a solution. Mr. Clausen asked Mr.
Armstrong if garbage disposal had been on the County Agenda today,
and if so, had the topic been discussed. Mr. Armstrong indicated
that it had been and briefly discussed in the Democratic Caucus,
and other than Mr. Walker coming in, no. Mr. Jensen, addressing
Mr. Armstrong, mentioned that he was discouraged and disgusted
about all the funds spent by the County over a four or five year
period studying how to get rid of our solid waste problem, and we
keep on hitting this rock, what do we do? The southern area of
Dutchess, or core area, supports the County, but when we come for the
help they claim they can give us, we never receive it. He wasn't
directing this at those legislators present, but he felt all of the
legislators should be eeesTttve to the needs of the people who live
in the core area. The help is needed now. Mr. Armstrong defended
the County Legislators position. Dr. Hannigan enlarged on Mr.
Armstrong's comments and went into more detail about.pyralysis.
Mr. Finnan stated that he couldn't add much more to what the other
two legislators had already said. He does share the enthusiasm for
the Purox System, he thinks this will be the long range solution,
and enlarged on his reasons for believing this.
Mr. Lynn Huber addressing the Board, gave his views on the County
going into balefill and cost figures he had worked out which would
probably produce a deficit for the County of $180,000 a year. He
would like to see the Board of Governors work on the contract with
Dutchess Sanitation and use the airport site for balefill which
would produce a more realistic cost figure. He had praise for the
Dutchess Sanitation baling operation on Van Wagner Road. Dr. Hannigan
complimented Mr. Huber on his report, and added one thing he didn't
think had ever been brought out was that Dutchess Sanitation had said
that if his baler ever broke down he would still cart all the garbage
across the river for the $6.90.
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Mr. Clausen summarized tilt Town of Wappinger position regarding use
of the Landfill site in Wappinger for the last five years. There
were no threats to the County as to where it should be. Everyone in
the last few months has been frustrated, looking to the County, which
in turn has had road blocks thrown in front of them from various
towns. The Town Board, today for the first time, met with the carters,
quite evident that we had to make our own solution, in 1 an hour
arrived at the conclusion we had to go with Dutchess Sanitation,
amazing that everyone comes in tonight and says that's the way to
go. Now as far as the County is concerned, he didn't want to be
misunderstood, we've always cooperated in the past and we always will,
providing they have a .good solution, but he believes the word has to
go out loud and clear to the politicians in the other towns, all those
people that have been telling the County and Wappinger they don't
want our garbage, we're telling them right now, they're not coming
in to the Town of Wappinger with their garbage, if they're going to
put road blocks in front of the County, and the County can't make a
decision that is fair and equitable there's not go,&ng to be a drop of
garbage from any other Town ever coming into the Town of Wappinger
as long as we're here.
Mr. Gubatosi was present, and his nephew Tony Arinelli addressed the
Board. Mr. Clausen first asked if they were aware that the Town of
Wappinger had an ordinance prohibiting any dumping or private garbage
sites in the Town of Wappinger and was answered affirmatively. Mr.
Arinelli briefly outlined a proposal of a private outside firm which
would prepare a landfill site on Parkers property. He didn't know
the details of their proposal, they weren't going into the garbage
business themselves and would prefer the details be given to the
County Legislators on Thursday by the firm. Mr. Gubotosi submitted
that the price stands at approximately $7.00, they will take care of
all expenses, no dollar cost to the Town or Towns - no cost, the
firm is financially well known, and they will present themselves
Thursday if the County gives them the opportunity. Mr. Clausen
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lauded Mr-. Gubatosi for coming forward with a possible solution to
the proper authorities, which in the County Board, whether or not the
proposal is a good one or not, and you're saying and we're saying
under no circumstance would you be allowed to operate a private land-
fill, balefill or any other refuse disposal site on your property.
Mr. W. Wilder asked for a clarification of the differences of all
three pyralysis system, and one of the County Representatives answered.
He mentioned that reference was made to County solid waste problems,
wasn't this just the five municipality core problem? And was answered
by both Mr. Clausen and Mr. Jensen.
Mrs. Milkovich asked what would happen if Dutchess Sanitation was
found guilty in the court of the zoning violation. Mrs. Snethen
questioned whether the residents would now have to pay both the
private carter and Dutchess Sanitation, or if residents would have to
go to Dutchess Sanitation. Mr. Johnson answered she would continue
with her present carter. Dr. Hannigan summed it up that it should
not be misconstrued that the Town is going into the garbage business,
it isn't, the Town is just saying to the carters that work out of
here, find a solution, and they've said to the Board, we're going to
Dutchess Sanitation. Mr. Clausen thanked the County Legislators for
attending and announced the return to the Agenda for the evening.
A request had been received from Cindy Brown, Treasurer, Board of
Directors Voluntary Action Center to consider a proposal whereby the
Town of Wappinger would participate in the VAC program. They asked
the Town Board to approve $3,000.00 to participate in the Youthful
Offender Community Service Project as well as support the continued
involvement by the citizens of Wappinger in their general service.
Mr. Clausen indicated that the Board had met last week with Ms.
Brown, who gave them the proposal. The Board said at that time it
looked like a good proposal, one worth considering, and it would be
further researched with the Town Justices. However, the Board has
got to look very carefully at authorizing any new program until they
see what the budgetary priorities will be for next year. Action
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might be considered for the next meeting.
MR. JENSEN moved that the letter from Cindy Brown of the Board of
Directors Voluntary Action Center, be received and placed on file.
Seconded by Mr. Versace.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following letter was received:
ihre 10 February 1976
Mr. Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Town of Wappinger
Town Hall
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls New York
Dear Lou:
Since I have not heard that an audit is in order for the town and
my placement date with other towns is today, I have accepted a
county upstate for the audit time usually alloted to the Town of
Wappinger and will not be interested in the future on any audits
for the Town of Wappinger.
Sincerely yours,
s/ Frank C. Manning
MR. JOHNSON moved to receive Mr. Manning's letter and place it on
file.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
- An application was received from Paul Brown for a Peddling and
Hawking License to sell used merchandise, antiques, books, etc.
Mr. Clausen stated that the Board had looked over Mr. Brown's appli-
cation, and is not quite clear as to the method, or exactly what the
applicant wants to sell or how he intends to sell it.
MR. CLAUSEN moved that the application be sent back to Mr. Brown,
asking for more clarification as to that he intends to do, how he
intends to dispose of the used articles.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following letter was received and read:
29 Gold Road
Wappingers Falls, NY
February 24, 1976
Town of Wappingers Board
Wappingers F lis, N.Y. 12590
Gentlemen:
Last July while the water lines were being installed on Gold Road
in front of our home, we suffered $950 worth of damage to our
inground pool. We have had the pool for four years and never
have we had any kind of a problem with it. Only after the blasting
did we have trouble. We live on a horseshoe bend so we could feel
the blasting on three sides of the property. As soon as we realized
there was something wrong with our pool I showed it to Mr. Robert
Sherman who represented Lombardi & Son, the contractor who was install-
ing the water lines. He said that I should find out how much it
would cost to repair the damage done to the pool by the blasting and
send an estimate to their Highland office. He also said that the
insurance company would pay for it and that is why they had such
high rates. I also spoke to Mr. Verace about it while he was working
on the project.
After I got the estimate from Fishkill Pools who installed the pool,
I sent the letter to Lombardi & Son. About a month later we got a
letter from the insurance company stating that Lombardi was not
responsible for the damage. I might add that no one from the insur-
ance company or Lombardi's office except Mr. Sherman looked at the
pool. We covered.. it on September 7, 1975 and locked the gate and
therefore it was impossible for anyone to have seen it without our
knowledge.
After receiving the letter from the insurance company, I contacted
Mrs. Anderson, the zoning administrator, only because I knew her
and felt she would tell me who I should speak to about this problem.
She said she would turn the matter over to Mr. Deihl. The town
did write a letter to Lombardi requesting more information about
it but we did not hear anything from them. Finally I called the
town again and early the next morning Mr. Sherman called and wanted
to know what kind of a problem I had. He told me to call the High-
land office. I did and apparently someone's wife handles the book
work at night and she told me to call her insurance company, the
Augustine Agency in Kingston. I did and they referred me to the
Contentinal Underwriters in Newburgh. After many calls to them,
they said that a Mr. Sullivan would contact me. I am still waiting
for his call. I called Lombardi's office again, only because the
secretary said she would speak to her agent about it if we did not
hear anything from the Underwriters.
She told us to call at a specific time when the agent was going
to be there and we could speak to him about it. We did and a Mr.
Augustine wanted to know why we were harassing his client. The
insurance company was not going to pay for the damage and for us
to leave his client alone.
I spoke to Mrs. Anderson again and she said that we should have
filed a formal complaint with the town within 90 days. We did not
and therefore the town was free of any responsibility. Mr. Verace
never mentioned this to us last summer either. Now everyone tells
us! The average citizen does not know this and thinks that the
town will look out for their rights. I think that if the town
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hires a company to do work such as blasting which can cause damage
to property they should assume the responsibility to warn their
citizens what must be done in case any damage does occur.
I would appreciate any help the town board can give us and I am
looking forward to hearing from you as in a recent conversation
with both Mr. Lapar and Mr. Verace they have advised me that I
should bring my problem before the board.
Sincerely,
s/ Mrs. John Milkovich
Mrs. Milkovich was present and Mr. Johnson thought at this point
the Board should ask Mr. Rappleyea for his opinion as to what, if
anythingi that the Town could possibly get itself involved in. Mr.
Clausen commented that before Mr. Rappleyea does that, maybe as a
Board statement to you, Mrs. Mulkovich, we could say that first of
all it is a policy of the Town to make sure that private contractors
do have an insurance coverage that would cover themselves when they
go out and do work for the Town. It may be that the Town coverage
or responsibility and that of the contractor are separate, although
we may also share some of the resonsibility. It's unfortunate that
in this particular case there may be a time limit as far as the
Town obligations are concerned. He believed she had been diligent
in so far as what she had done, and they may still indeed be liable
for any damage that may have been done. It may be at this time a
civil suit between Mrs. Milkovich and the contractor. Mr. Rappleyea
added that the Town does carry a general liability policy, and in
addition on any of the contracts we oblige the contractor to carry
general liability policy holding the Town free and clear of liability
cif any is caused by the Contractor's acts. He informed her of
proceedings against the Town (tort claims). He suggested perhaps
she promptly seek some legal assistance on this matter, to which
she indicated she had, and her attorney had told her she should sue
the contractor and indicated she would have a hard time suing the
Town. She said the only problem was she could only collect a
thousand dollars no matter who she sued, she could sue everybody
who was on the project, she could sue Mr. Versace, for instance, he
was there blasting. Mr. Rappleyea interrupted, suggesting she keep
her case to, herself, and proceeded to outline again the steps of a
tort claim. Mrs. Milkovich asked why Mr. Versace or Mr. Diehl
hadn't advised her of these proceedures last summer.
A short discussion continued between Mrs..Milkovich and Mr. Rappleyea
regarding the circumstances of her claim. Mr. Clausen thanked Mrs.
Milkovich for bringing her problem to the Board.
A letter was received from Jeffery C. Richards, Attorney represent-
ing White Gate Apts. - Newburgh Associates. The subject matter was
in reference to the 1976 State, County, Town tax bill and the items
relating to the Central Wappinger Water Improvement and Wappinger
Sewer Improvement benefit assessments. Mr. Rappleyea had already
responded by letter to Mr. Richards regarding this matter.
MR. JENSEN moved to receive Mr. Richard's letter of March 2, 1976
along with Mr. Rappleyeas response and place them on file.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
A letter was received from Camo Pollution Control Inc. regarding
the painting of the water storage tanks for protective maintenance.
Mr. Clausen indicated the Board had discussed this correspondence in
executive session this evening, and agreed to hold the matter over
for the Department head meeting on March 22nd.
MR. JOHNSON moved to receive the correspondence from Camo on painting
water tanks and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Deputy Supervisor Clausen called a recess at 9:50 P.M.
Deputy Supervisor Clausen called the meeting back to order at
10:09 P.M. All Board members again were present with the exception
of Mr. Diehl.
A report was received from Mr. Lapar regarding priority work
remaining to be done under Central Wappinger Water Improvement with
cost figures; and a list of work that remains to be done which could
possibly be done at some later time, with cost figures.
MR. JENSEN moved to receive Mr. Lapar's report re Central Wappinger
Water Improvement dated February 26, 1976, and place it on file for
discussion in executive session.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
MR. VERSACE moved that Mr. Lapar be authorized to investigate and
bid out laterals for house connections between Eck Road and MacFarland
Road.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays.
The following letter was received and read:
March 1, 1976
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Re: Corrosive Water in the
Schoonmaker and Hilltop Water Supplies
of the Central Wappinger Water Impr.
Gentlemen:
Tests indicate that the waters of the above systems are of a
corrosive nature (see Camo letter of January 13, 1976).
All metal piping used in the distribution systems is coated to
protect the pipe from the action of water and the surrounding soil.
All the piping is either cement lined iron pipe or "Transite" pipe.
Corrosive water piped through cement lined cast iron or "Transite"
pipe will remaincorrosive andhence will corrode plumbing systems
so that treatment of water for corrosion prevention is desirable,
irrespective of the resistance of the material in the distribution
system.
Although there are several wlyy of raising the PH to prevent
corrosion, the most commonly used methods are the introduction of
lime (calcium oxide) or soda ash (sodium carbonate).
Lime is a cheap chemical, is quite efficient in raising PH, is
capable of forming a protective coating if conditions are favorable,
but also adds to the hardness of the water which may be objectionable.
Soda ash is reasonable in cost and efficiency, does not cause hard-
ness, but will not form a protective coating. The Hilltop system
has alwyas had provisions for the additions of soda ash to that
water supply.
It is our recommendation that tests be performed by the Town's
testing consultant to determine the required amount of soda ash
and/or lime to be added to the water in order to prevent corrosion,
and the chemical and electrical costs per year, plus capital expendi-
tures for these systems.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
MR. JENSEN moved to authorize Camo P011ution Control Inc. to follow
through on Mr. Lapar's recommendations.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following request for a Change Order was received:
February 18, 1976
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
ROCKINGHAM SEWER DISTRICT
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
ROCKINGHAM SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY
CONTRACT #1
CHANGE ORDER #1
Project: Rockingham Sewage Treatment Plant Improvements
Contrctt #1
Contractor: Lafko Associates, Inc.
Location: Rockingham Subdivision (off All Angels Hill Road)
Description of Change:
1. Furnish parts for the complete rebuilding of the
existing two (2) 4" Gorman -Rupp Pumps. Also, furnish
spare parts for the aforementioned pumps $345.64
2. Furnish and install sump pump for the basement of
the Control Building 325.30
3. Furnish and install 4" flanged swing check valve200.00
Agreed Increase in Contract Amount $870.94
MR. JENSEN moved to approve Change Order #1 for Rockingham Sewage
Treatment Plant Contract #1, and authorize the Supervisor to sign
said Change Order.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
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The following Bid Analysis was received:
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
Re:
Gentlemen:
March 8, 1976
Fence Bids
Central Wappinger Water. Improvement
Rockingham Farms Water Works
-and-
Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1
Oakwood Knolls Plant
Enclosed please find the tabulated bids on the above projects:
Bidder
Rockingham Oakwood
AAA American Fence Ltd. $1,+f98.00 None
A-1 Fence Co., Inc. . • _ 1,242.50 $ 930.00
John Falvella Fence Co. 1,010.00 900.00
It is our recommendation that the work for both projects be
awarded to John Falvella Fence Co., the low bidder.
We have enclosed copies of the bids for your perusal.
Very truly yours,
s/ Rudolph E. Lapar, P.E.
MR. VERSACE moved that Mr. Lapar's recommendation be accepted and
that the bid for fencing for Central Wappinger Water Improvement,
Rockingham Farms Water Works be awarded to John Falvella Fence Co.
as low bidder.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
MR. VERSACE moved that Mr. Lapar's recommendation be accepted and
that the bid for fencing for Wappinger Sewer Improvement #1 Oakwood
Knolls Plant be awarded to John Falvella Fence Co. as low bidder.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote: 3 Ayes Mr. Jensen ---Nay
A Memo was received from the Town Clerk of Hyde Park forwarding a
resolution passed by the Hyde Park Board regarding a moratorium
on Nuclear Power Plants.
Mr. Clausen noted that the Board had met last week with Mrs.
Reilly and Mrs. Murphy (who are presenthere tonight). Mr. Clausen
believed the resolution was self explanatory but offered the courtesy
of asking if either lady wished to speak further on the subject.
Mrs. Reilly just commented that she had submitted a letter to the
Town Clerk today further supporting this cause. The Board acknow-
ledged its receipt.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN VERSACE who
moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, there is a concerted effort to increase the utilization
of Nuclear, Power plants to meet our growing needs for electrical
energy, and
WHEREAS, recognized experts in nuclear physics have expressed
grave concern for continued expansion of nuclear power in this
fashion and for the safety factors involved, and
WHEREAS, even existing nuclear facilities are not operated at
design capabilities because of concern for safety factors, and
WHEREAS, even the proponents of nuclear power want them in
relatively unpopulated areas for safety reasons, and
WHEREAS, such facilities are a serious threat to our environ-
ment because of the heat residues and atomic wastes they create.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town
of Wappinger, reflecting the concern of its citizens, does neqwat'
that the State of New York and the United States of America declare
a moratorium on further development of nuclear power generating
facilities until there is complete understanding and satisfaction
means of disposing of the heat and wastes which are generated by
them in addition to electricity, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be
forwarded to President Ford and Governor Carey, Senators Buckley
and Javits, Congressman Fish, Senator Rolison, Assemblyman Roosa,
and the New York State Energy Development Research Authority.
Also send a copy to each of the adjoining towns.
Seconded by: -Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays Louis Diehl ---Absent
A request was received from Klassen Builders Inc. to accept surety
bonds in place of the cash bond on deposit with the Town, and return
of said cash bond held by the Town.
MR. JOHNSON moved to refer this request to Mr. Lapar and the
Supervisor's office to correlate the figures involved.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following letter was received:
March 4, 1976
Town Board
Town of Wappinger
Mill Street
Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
Dear Sirs:
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As .you are aware last November state voters approved "games
of chance", but it is up to communities to conduct referendums
before these games of chance can be conducted.
Therefore the members of the Hughsonville Fire Company
request that such a referendum be held. It is of the utmost
importance that some action is taken on this before the summer
months, if feasible.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
For the members of the
Hughsonville Fire Co. Inc.
s/ Andrew Pucek
Recording Secretary
Mr. Clausen asked Mr. Rappleyea if there would be time enough to
have this matter placed on the ballot at the April 6th Primary Day.
Mr. Rappleyea indicated he could not answer without first calling
the Board of Elections. Mr. Jensen was concerned that even if the
Board pushed for the matter to be placed on the ballot April 6th,
would there be enough time to enlighten the public so they can
intelligently vote yes or no. Mr. Clausen felt if there was suffi-
cient time for the due process of introduction and publication, he
would like to see it moved for the April 6th Primary.
MR. JOHNSON moved to receive the Hughsonville Fire Company request
and place it on file.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Under Committee Reports, the following were received:
February 11, 1976
Mrs. Vernon E. Smith
RD #3, Rte 376
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
Dear Mrs. Smith:
We are pleased to inform you that your application for
"Bicentennial Community" status has been approved by our office.
Your application has been forwarded to the federal American
Revolution Bicentennial Administration's regional director in
New York City.
You will be notified as soon as the ARBA approves your
application.
Sincerely yours,
s/ Nancy A. Laribee
Bicentennial Assistant
Bicentennial Committee
Report for the Town Board Meeting March 1976
Because many of you are busy and unable to attend our meetings,
we are sending you this report so that you are aware of our activi-
ties.
We have planned the following activities and hope you will take
part in most of them:
May 8th Walking tour of interesting buildings Town Historian
May 15th Play "Who is Enoch Crosby?" sponsored by Committee
at the Wappingers Junior High School
June 12th Walking Tour Historian
June 19 Bike Tour - Boy Scouts
June 26 Columba County Parade -Town of Wappinger to be
represented
June 22 Barge at Poughkeepsie -Town of Wappinger to have
its own Division with Town officials leading.
PLEASE be there I'm depending on YOU.
Aug. 14 Bicentennial Ball -Chamber of Commerce
Sept. 25 Our own TOWN OF WAPPINGER Parade and Community Day
Need you there desperately ---The Fire Companies are
arranging the parade.
We have been designated a State Bicentennial Town, and we are
waiting to heap.^ from the Federal Gov't. as to when we will be a
Federal Bicentennial Community. When we hear we will have a
ceremony dedicating the Flag we will receive from the Federal
Commiss ion.
Wealso plan to erect a large bell in a place that will be permanent
as a lasting reminder to the community.
The area Jayncees would like to have a contest in the town where
there are water hydrants. They would like to have the hydrants
painted by the teen-agers. I feel that they must get permission
to do this from someone, but I am not sure who to ask. If the
board is the right place, please let me know.
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If anyone has any suggestions for the committee please call me.
We welcome all your help and suggestions.
Thank you,
Connie Smith, Chairman
We also plan on having a contest for Miss Town of Wappinger
Bicentennial Queen.
Mr. Clausen asked that Mrs. Smith be thanked.
The following report was read:
March 8, 1976
MEMO TO: TOWN BOARD MEMBERS
As requested at the Feb. 9, 1976 Town Board meeting, I have
discussed the need of part-time help with the various department
heads and I find only the Zoning Administrator requesting part-
time help on a continuing basis. The Zoning Administrator says
the department requires a person 3. hours a day, 3 days a week
for filing and other duties.
All other departments feel they can handle their workload
within their present compliment of people; barring any major
change in work scope or extended sicknesses.
The possible exceptions to the above is as follows:
1. Need for a secretary for the Planning Board and Zoning
Board when the secretary to these Boards is on vacation, providing
the workload dictates the need.
2. Need for a secretary by the Grievance Board during
Grievance Days.
3. The unique needs of the Tax Collector (see recommendation).
The need for a "floater" as first envisioned by the Town Board
is not a viable solution to meet the needs of all departments, I,
therefore recommend the following:
1. Set up a meeting with the Tax Collector, the personnel
Director and the Town Board to discuss the Tax Collector's needs
and concerns.
Direct the Personnel Director to review the filing procedures
and practices of the Building and Zoning Departments to ascertain
if there is or should be commonality in said files and also review
the possibility of the clerks to the Building Department and the
Comptroller doing additional filing during slow periods.
It should be noted the Supervisor and the Town Clerk have
the prerogative to hire their help; as the need ariees, within
their budgetary constraints.
Respectfully submitted,
s/ Leif Jensen, Councilman
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Mr. Versace reported on his attendance at the Association of
Towns. Aside from attending seminars he had the opportunity to listen
to Comptroller Levitt speak concerning the financial situation in
New York State and read what he had gathered from listening to not
only Mr. Levitt, but others concerning this problem. Even though
New York State has proven itself to be financially solvent, there
is a lack of confidence from the bonding institutions because of
the near default of cities and schools within New York State.
This has caused municipalities, which are financially stable, to
borrow for proposed projects, and projects which are already started,
at higher interest rates. Indications are that moneys to be borrowed
for future projects have to be borrowed at a high interest rate,
as there is no anitcipation of lower rates. My recommendations
after attending this Association of Towns, are: we must at this
time review all proposed projects and reevaluate them against the
ability to pay. If the state budget is passed as proposed we will
receive less State Aid to municipalities and also a reduction in
school aid that residents must absorb in local taxes. Our budgets
have to be more realistic and money spent must be done more care-
fully. The needs of the community can only be fulfilled by the
community's ability to pay. The financial crisis has been with us
the past few years, and it seems that there is no solution for the
immediate future. Even though we may loose some time in the pro-
grams that the Town would like to see started, it is wise at this
time not to indebt the public with higher interest rates on projects
when their ability to pay has reached its peak. This was not only
from listening to Mr. Levitt and other noted speakers in New York
but also in talking to other members of different communities through-
out the State of New York that seem to have the same problems as
the Town of Wappinger. Even though we are able to meet our obliga-
tions financial problems throughout the State have proven to be a
burden to us.
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Mr. Clausen also having attended the Association of Towns concurred
with Mr. Versace's report. It was clear in all of the sessions
attended that this was the theme, that the physical crisis of New
York State and its effect that it has throughout the nation in
banking institutions.
Mr. Jensen reported that on Tri Municipal, the grant application
has gone up to the State, it has been indicated that they are
processing the grant application, and are waiting for some referr-
als back to them before the grant application goes to the E.P.A.
E.P.A is doing a parallel effort reviewing the specs and plans that
have been submitted previously. If there weren't too many hangups
the application could go through in about 2 - 21 months. He also
indicated that the Officers for Tri Municipal 1976 were elected
at their last meeting. The same Officers will serve as served in
1975, namely Mr. Jensen, Chairman, Mr. A. McCluskey, LaGrange,
Vice Chairman, Ray Belding, Village of Wappingers Falls, Secretary,
and William Sedore, Town of Poughkeepsie, Treasurer. Mr. Jensen
concluded with a report that the Fire Chiefs in Wappinger have
requested a meeting with himself and Mr. Versace to review the
Town of Wappinger Fire Code. Some changes have been recommended,
and he and Mr. Versace will sit with Mr. Hermans, the Chief Inspector,
and Mr. Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town to see if these recommenda-
tions can be implemented.
The following memo was received:
February 11, 1976
MEMO TO: Town Board Members
FROM: Matthew W. Ryan, Comptroller
RE: Ann Albrecht's position
I have contacted Ann Albrecht and she shall report on her
first assignment on February 17, 1976.
Please transfer the following:
From
Amount To.
Zng. Administrator $2,750.00 Comptroller
B.8010.1 A.1315.1
Yours truly, s/ Matthew Ryan, Comptrl.
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MR. JENSEN moved that the transfer of funds be made from the
Zoning Administrator Account #B8010.1 to Comptroller A1315.1 in
the amount of $2,750.00.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
The following memo was received:
February 13, 1976
MEMO: Town Board Members
FROM: Matthew Ryan, Comptroller
Re: Conservation Advisory Commission
As per your request of Monday night's meeting please
authorize the following transfer for the Conservation Advisory
Commission.
From Contingency. Amount To Environmental Control (CAC)
A1990.4 $150.00 A8090.4
Thank you.
Very truly yours,
s/ Matthew W. Ryan
Comptroller
MR. JENSEN moved that the transfer of funds be made from Contingency
Account #A1990.4 to Environmental Control Account #A8090.4 in the
amount of $150.00.
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
A request was received from Ed Hawksley for the Conservation
Advisory Council to have $500.00 transferred into their account.
The Comptroller recommended a transfer of $250.00 be made for the
payment of a water testing program and mapping supplies, source
material etc.
MR. JENSEN moved that the transfer of funds be made from Contingency
Account #1990.4 to Environmental Control Account #A8090.4 for $250.00
as recommended by the Comptroller.
Seconded by Mr. Johnson.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
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A letter was received from Mr. Horton, Highway Superintendent
regarding funds approved by the Board in 1975 for resurfacing roads
torn up by contractors in the water and sewerimprovement areas.
He was requesting the remainder of these funds be transferred to
his account so that he could complete the project.
MR. JENSEN moved Mr. Horton's letter be tabled for discussion at
the Department Head meeting:"
Seconded by Mr. Johnson.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
A request had been received from Vincent Dangler regarding the
return of a cash bond held by the Town.
MR. JOHNSON moved to table the request for confirmation of correct
balance on deposit.
Seconded by Mr. Clausen
Roll Call Vote:, ; 4 .Ayes .0 Nays
Mr. Johnson brought up the matter of the vacancy on the Zoning
Board of Appeals due to the expiration of Carol Waddles term of
office. A letter was received at last months meeting from some
residents in the Hughsonville area recommending the reappointment
of Mrs. Waddle to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and therefore"for-
warded the following resolution.
The following resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN JOHNSON who
moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Carol Waddle be and she hereby is appointed
to fill the vacancy ori the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of
Wappinger which has occurred by reason of the expiration of her
term, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the said Carol Waddle is hereby appointed to the
said Town of Wappinger Zondng Board of Appeals for a term which
shall expire on February 1, 1981.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Abstain
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Johnson Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
Upon seconding the above resolution Mr. Jensen voted that the
Board had also been in receipt of a letter from the Chamber of
Commerce indicating they felt it would be advantageous, to spread
some of the appointments throughout the Town, and Mrs. Waddle does
live in the Hughsonville Area and it would be a good representation,
Mr. Clausen noted he had suggested the Board not make an appoint-
ment at the last Board meeting due to the absence of Mr. Diehl,
and there is nothing that changed his mind tonight, and due to
Mr. Diehl's absence he did not intend to vote on the appointment
tonight either for or against.
Mr. Wilder, being recognized by the Chair requested a meeting be
set up with the Board and some of,the local farmers in the area
to discuss areas in the proposed new Zoning Ordinance)as it
relates to farmers in Wappinger. He also had a suggestion regard-
ing a prior item on the Agenda regarding corrosive water, and Mr.
Lapar's recommendation. He suggested that a blend of both. He
asked lastly if there was a committee in the Town that was in
opposition to Nuclear Power Plants, as he would be interested in
joining it.
MR. JOHNSON moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Jensen
and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 11:01 P.M.
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
Reg. Mtg. 3/8/76
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