1975-01-02 ReorgThe Reorganizational Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger was held on January 2, 1975 at 4:00 P.M. at the Town
Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Present:
Louis Clausen, Deputy Supervisor
Leif Jensen, Councilman
Stephen Saland, Councilman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk
Absent:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Others Present:
William Horton, Superintendent of Highways
Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town
Deputy Supervisor Clausen called the meeting.to order at 4:22 P.M.
Upon calling the meeting to order Deputy Supervisor Clausen
noted the fact that Supervisor Diehl was absent due to the fact
that one of his daughters was severely ill and he was at the
hospital with her.
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING PERSONNEL TO VARIOUS
TOWN OFFICES AND POSITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT.
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Saland
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby
are appointed to the following offices and positions of employ
with the Town of Wappinger to serve in such capacity throughout
the year 1975, unless their services shall be sooner terminated
at the pleasure of the Supervisor:
Name Office
John Doyle
William Egan
Supervisor's Bookkeeper
Supervisor's Confidential
Secretary
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries otherwide
fixed for the above designated offices and positions shall be
paid to the holders of such offices and positions, payable every
other Friday throughout the year 1975, with 26 pay periods during
such year, with the first payday to be January 3, 1975.
Seconded by: Councilman Versace
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman .Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING PERSONNEL TO VARIOUS
TOWN OFFICES AND POSITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Versace
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they are hereby
appointed to the following offices and positions of employment
with the Town of Wappinger to serve in such capacity at the
pleasure of the Town Board.
Name Office
Bruno Hermans
Sylvia Anderson
Kenneth Croshier
Virginia Ferris
Laura Zick
Building Inspector
Zoning Administrator
Deputy Supt. of Highways
Town Historian
Recreational Coordinator
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries otherwise
fixed for the above designated offices and positions shall be
paid to the holders of such offices and positions, with the
exception that no compensation shall be paid to the holder of
the office of Deputy Town Superintendent of Highways, payable
every other Friday throughout the, year 1975, with 26 pay 'periods
during such year, with the first payday to be January 3, 1975.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote:
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Councilman Clausen
Councilman Jensen
Councilman Saland
Councilman Versace
Supervisor Diehl
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF
CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE
POSITIONS IN THE TOWN
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Saland
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the following named
Town officers and employees be and the same hereby are fixed and
established at the following rates:
Supervisor
Supt. of Highways
Town Justice
1 Councilman
1 Councilman
1 Councilman
1 Councilman
Town Clerk
Receiver of Taxes
Assessor
1 Deputy Town Clerk
1 Deputy Town Clerk
Supervisor's Bookkeeper
Clerk to Supervisor's Office
Supervisor's Confidential Secr.
Building Infector
Zoning Administrator
Secr. to Planning Board
Secr. to Zoning Bd. of Appeals
Recreational Coordinator
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that
holding the aforesaid positions shall
with the first payday to be January 3
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
$ 13,750.00
15,070.00
5,280.00
3,575.00
3,575.00
3,575.00
3,575.00
11,000.00
9,350.00
13,200.00
8,085.00
6,380.00
3,960.00
7,700.00
1,980.00
11,550.00
9,900.00
3,300.00
3,300.00
2,200.00
the salaries of persons
be paid every other Friday
, 1975.
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
SETTING SALARY FOR SECRETARY
TO THE TOWN JUSTICES
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Saland
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Eleanor 8roshier,
Secretary to the Town Justices of the Town of Wappinger, be
and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual
rate of $7,700.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout
the year 1975, with 26 pay periods during the year, with the
first pay day to be January 3, 1975.
Seconded by: Councilman Versace
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen
Councilman Jensen
Councilman Saland
Aye
Aye
Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING A PART TIME CLERK
TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Versace
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Ann Albrecht be and she hereby is appointed
to serve as Part-time Clerk to the Zoning Administrator of the
Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, at the pleasure
of the Town Board, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the salary for the Clerk to the Zoning
Administrator of the Town of Wappinger be and the same hereby
is fixed and established at an hourly rate of $2.75, to be
paid every other Friday throughout the year 1975, with 26 pay
periods during such year, with the first pay day to be January
3, 1975.
Seconded by: Councilman Saland
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK,
SETTING SALARY FOR STENOGRAPHER
TO THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Saland
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Frances Frisina,
Stenographer to the Highway Superintendent of the Town of
Wappinger, be and the same hereby is fixed and established
at the rate of $7,700.00, to be paid every other Friday
throughout the year 1975, with 26 pay periods during each
year, with the first pay day to be January 3, 1975.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
SETTING SALARY FOR CLERK TO
THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Versace
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for Dorothy Hirsch,
Clerk to the Building Inspector of the Town of Wappinger, be
and the same hereby is fixed and established at the annual rate
of $6,710.00, to be paid every other Friday throughout the year
1975, with 26 pay periods during each year, with the first pay
day to be January 3, 1975.
1111W Seconded by: Councilman Saland
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF
CERTAIN CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE
POSITIONS IN THE TOWN
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Jensen
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the following
classified civil service position in the Town be and the same
hereby is fixed and established at the following annual rate:
Clerk to the Assessors $8,030.00
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary of the person
holding such position shall be paid every other Friday throughout
the year 1975, with the first payday to be on Friday, January 3,
1975.
Seconded by: Councilman Saland
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE
FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE
TOWN OF WAPPINGER HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Versace
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the pay scale for the following categories
of employees hired by the Town of Wappinger Highway Department
be and the same hereby is fixed and established at the following
minimum to maximum hourly rates:
Heavy Operator
Light Operator
Laborer
Foreman
AND BE IT FURTHER
$4.76 to $4.95 per hour
4.71to $4.80 per hour
3.49 to 4.68 per hour
5.28 per hour
RESOLVED, that all of such Highway Department employees
engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every other Friday
throughout the year 1975, with the first payday to be on
Friday, January 3, 1975.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such Highway Department
Employees shall be compensated for any hours worked over and
above 40 hours per week at the rate of time and one half for
overtime.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING THE PAY SCALE FOR
PART TIME CLERICAL EMPLOYEES
ENGAGED TO SERVE THE TOWN BOARD
AND ITS OFFICERS, OFFICIALS
AND AGENCIES
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Saland
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the pay scale for all extra part time
clerical employees engaged to perform services for the Town
Board of this Town and/or its officers, officials, and agencies
be and the same hereby is fixed and established at a maximum
hourly rate of $2.95 per hour, and it is further
RESOLVED, that all of such extra part time clerical
employees engaged on an hourly basis shall be paid every other
Friday throughout the year 1975, with the first payday to be
on Friday, January 3, 1975.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER MONIES
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Versace
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the Marine Midland National Bank of South-
eastern New York, the Dutchess Bank and Trust Company, and the
Empire National Bank and the National Bank of Westchester, each
being a banking institution maintaining banking rooms and offices
in Dutchess County, New York, be and they each hereby are severally
designated as depositories of the monies of this 'Town, and it is
further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is directed
to give notice of such designation to each of said banking
institutions.
Seconded by: Councilman Saland
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Saland
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the W&SD News, a newspaper regularly
published in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York,
and having a general circulation in this Town, and being a
newspaper entered as second class mail matter, be and the same
hereby is designated as the official paper of this Town, and
it is further
RESOLVED, that the Poughkeepsie Journal and the Evening
News, newspapers published in the County of Dutchess and having
general circulation therein, be and they hereby are designated
as additional newspapers for the publication of Town notices,
subject to the limitations of Section 64, Subdivision II of
the Town Law of the State of New York, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is
authorized and directed to give notice of such designation
to the publishers of such newspapers.
Seconded by: Councilman Versace
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Ave
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
DESIGNATING INSURANCE AGENT FOR
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Saland
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the Marshall & Sterling Inc. Wappingers
Branch, a general insurance agency doing business in the Town
of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, be and it hereby is
designated as the insurance agent for this town.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING TOWN ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Saland
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the following persons be and they hereby
are appointed to serve as enforcement officers in and for the
Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, at the pleasure
of the Town Board:
(1) Ralph Scalzo
(2) Arthur Waddle
(3) Albert' Berberich
(4) Ernest Dean
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid persons so
designated as enforcement officers shall be paid no salary by
the Town Board but shall be entitled to collect the statutory
fees allowed by law.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
1161 Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
APPOINTING CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANT TO AUDIT THE ACCOUNTS
AND REPORTS OF THE SUPERVISOR,
TOWN CLERK AND TOWN JUSTICES FOR
THE YEAR 1974
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Versace
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that Frank Manning, a Certified Public Accountant
of the Town of Wappinger be and he hereby is retained to audit
the accounts and reports of the Town Supervisor, the Town Clerk
and Town Justices for the Year 1974, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the said accountant receive reasonable
compensation for the productive services which he shall render
to the Town in this connection.
Seconded by: Councilman Saland
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
OF THE SUPERVISOR'S ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT TO THE STATE
COMPTROLLER
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Saland
who moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law
requires that the Supervisor of each Town prepare and file with
the Town Clerk within 30 days after the expiration of each fiscal
year, an annual financial report accounting for all monies
received and disbursed by him, together with the certificates or
certificate of the bank or trust company where Town monies are
deposited, showing the amount of such monies on deposit with said
bank or trust company, and cause a certified copy of such report
to be published in the official newspaper.
WHEREAS, in lieu of preparing the report required by Sub-
division 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law, the Town Board may
determine, by resolution, that the Supervisor shall submit to
the Town Clerk within 60 days after the close of the fiscal
year, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required
by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law and the Town Clerk
shall cause a summary of such report to be published within 10
days after receipt thereof in a form approved by the State
Comptroller in the official newspaper.
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY
RESOLVED, that in lieu of preparing the report required
by Subdivision 10 of Section 29 of the Town Law, the Supervisor
shall submit to the Town Clerk within 60 days after the close
of the fiscal year, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller
required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law and that the
Town Clerk shall cause a summary of such report to be published
within 10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved by the
State Comptroller in the official newspaper.
Seconded by: Councilman Versace
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WAPPINGER
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF
UNDERTAKINGS TO BE FURNISHED
BY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER
The following resolution was offered by Councilman Saland
who moved its adoption:
RESOLVED, that all of the official bonds and undertakings
by the officers, clerks or employees of the Town of Wappinger
may be in the form of a blanket undertaking from any duly
authorized corporate surety and said undertaking shall indem-
nify the Town of Wappinger against the loss of the type more
particularly set forth in SECTION II of Public Officers Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
11.
Roll Call Vote:
Councilman Clausen Aye
Councilman Jensen Aye
Councilman Saland Aye
Councilman Versace Aye
Supervisor Diehl Absent
MR. SALAND moved to table Items #4 and #5 and the appointment
of the Chairman of the Planning Board in Item #6.
Seconded by Councilman Versace
kie Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Upon the presentation of the matter of the vacancy on the Board
of Assessment Review, Mr. Saland made the statement that in
light of the fact that we are missing Mr. Diehl, whose attendace
invoked would probably be of great interest and perhaps critical
on several of these appointments, the Board has agreed to table
#4, #5 and the question of the appointment of the Chairman of
the Planning Board.
MR. SALAND moved to table the appointment of a member to the
Board of Assessment Review (Item #4), the vacancy on the Planning
Board (Item #5) and Chairman of the Planning Board for the year
1975 (Part of Item #6).
Seconded by Mr. Versace
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
MR. SALAND moved that Nicholas Johnson be appointed as the
Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the year 1975.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen.
Roll Call Vote: 4Ayes 0 Nays
MR. JENSEN moved that Hugh J. Maurer be appointed as the Chairman
of the Recreation Commission for the year 1975.
Seconded by Mr. Saland.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
MR. VERSACE moved that the mileage compensation for all legitimate
mileage expanditures be maintained at 12 per mile.
Seconded by Mr. Saland.
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
A request was received from Thomas Logan, Assessor for per-
mission to attend the New York State Assessors Convention in
Rochester, New York from January 12, 1975 to January 15, 1975 -
as provided by Section 210 of the Real Property Law.
MR. SALAND moved that Mr. Logan be granted permission to attend
the New York State Assessor's Convention in Rochester, New York,
January 12 through January 15th, 1975, and that his legitimate
expenses be a Town charge.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Deputy Supervisor Clausen called a recess at 4:46 P.M.
Deputy Supervisor Clausen called the meeting back to order at
5:14 P.M.
All Board members again present with the exception of Supervisor
Diehl.
The following resolution was introduced by COUNCILMAN VERSACE;
who moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Board did adopt an Ordinance on September
19th, 1974, regarding the withholding of site plan approvals and
subdivision plats by the Town Planning Board and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, the Town Planning Board and Zoning
Advisory Commission are in the process of reviewing and studying
the new Zoning Ordinance,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED as follows:
1. That the Ordinance adopted by the Town Board on
September 19th, 1974, be affirmed and continued for an additional
60 days beyond its effective date so as to provide the Town Board
and the Town Planning Board additional time to prepare a new
comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Said Ordinance providing for said
moratorium is more fully set forth at pages 313 and 314 of the
minute book of the Town Clerk for the period commencing June 10th,
1974 reference to which is hereby made.
2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
posting and publication as provided by Town Law.
Seconded by: Councilman Jensen
MR. VERSACE moved that a Public Hearing be held on January 15,
1975, at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers
Falls, New York on the matter of an extension of the Building
Moratorium in the Town of Wappinger, at which time all interested
persons will be heard.
Seconded by Mr. Jensen
Roll Call Vote: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
MR. JENSEN moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr.
Saland and unanimously carried.
The meeting adjourned at 5:15 P.M.
Reorg. Mtg. 1/2/75
thy
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E aine H. Snowden
Town Clerk