1974-11-06 PHA Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger on Wednesday, November 6, 1974 at the 'Dawn Hall, Village
of Wappingers Falls, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
Supervisor Diehl opened the Hearing at 7:08 P.M. (Preliminary Budget
1975)
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Louis Clausen, Councilman
Leif Jensen, Councilman
Stephen Saland, Councilman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Elaine Snowden, 'Town Clerk
Others Present:
Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town
William Horton, Highway Superintendent
Supervisor Diehl stated that since there were only a few people in
attendance, he would not go page by page or item by item, he would
give them a few moments to look it over and anyone wishing questions
answered should raise their hand.
Councilman Clausen asked if the budget reflected monies for rental
for town offices.
Mr. Mike Hirkala questioned a contractual expense in the 1974 Budtet.
Mr. Zak questioned Special Districts on Page 1A, was the estimated
revenue already collected or did they expect it to be collected.
He thought the amount was small. It was explained that these were
new improvement areas and these figures were estimated, they could
be more.
Mr. Hirkala asked if the Board was satisfied with the revenue
collected on ambulance service. Mr. Diehl explained that this
was a difficult area, they tried to collect as much as they could,
but bringing people to court did not seem to work, it cost more in
the end. They were satisfied with the service and it was needed
badly, but they intended to look into the situation further, not for
this years' budget, but for next year.
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Mr. Zak asked Mr. Horton if the Town was responsible for the
upkeep of bridges.
Mr. Mills asked if anything was done for a Town Planner.
Mr. Bynd asked about the item, ambulance charges on Pg. 14.
It was explained that was the estimated revenue that comes in for
ambulance trips.
At this point Mr. Clausen said that he has had numerous residents
ask about police protection for the town. He had information that
for $40,000 they could have two police officers and two cars,
from 7PM to 2AM, this seemed to be the times most prevalent for
crimes. He also had talked to the Sheriff's Department and came
up with a figure of $40,000 for a Deputy Sheriff for the Town of
Wappinger, 24 hour duty.
Mr. Mills asked if the $40,000 figure included housing of police
cars for Town police and space for them. If not it was not a
realistic figure.
Mr. Tomazin claimed that the budget was a "fat" one, considering
the fact that the unexpended balance from last year was $318,000,
it certainly was not cut .to the Ar minimum. There was no need for
a 10% increase. Although it was explained by the Board, Mr. Egan
and Mr. Rappleyea that the balance was derived from many sources,
positions that weren't filled, estimated revenues greater than
expected, Federal Sharing etc. Mr. Tomazin thought we should have
deficit spending.
Mr. Incorenato asked about money in the budget for the Envrionmental
Council. He also questioned the recreation budget and where it
would be spent.
Mrs. Bprkethanked Bill Horton for the wonderful job he and his
men did on St. Nicholas Rd.
Mr. Clausen moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Jensen
and carried. The Heariag-closed at 8:34 P.M.
Elaine H. jSnowden
Town Clerk
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger on November 6, 1974, at Town Hall, Village of Wappingers
Falls, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York, on a proposed budget
for Oakwood Knolls Water District.
Supervisor Diehl opened the Hearing at 8:35 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Louis Clausen, Councilman
Leif Jensen, Councilman
Stephen Saland, Councilman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Others Pregente
Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town
William Horton, Superintendent of Highways
The Town Clerk offered for the record the Affidavit of Posting
and Publication duly signed and notarized by Albert Osten of the
W&SD News. (These Affidavits are attachedhereto and made a part
thereof of the minutes of this Hearing).
Mr. Egan, Confintial Secretary to Mr. Diehl, explained the figures
on the proposed budget.
Supervisor Diehl asked if anyone wanted to speak for or against
the Budget or if they had any questions.
No one wished to speak for or against.
Mr. Saland moved to close the Hearing, seconded by Mr. Clausen and
unanimously carried.
The Hearing closed at 8:40 P.M.
Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of
Wappinger on November 6, 1974, at Town Hall, Village of Wappingers
Falls, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York, on a proposed budget
for Fleetwood Water & Sewer Districts.
Supervisor Diehl opened the Hearing at 8:41 P.M.
Present:
Louis Diehl, Supervisor
Louis Clausen, Councilman
Leif Jensen, Councilman
Stephen Saland, Councilman
Frank Versace, Councilman
Others Present:
Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town
William Horton, Superintendent of Highways
The Town Clerk offered for the record the Affidavit of Posting
and Publication duly signed and notarized by Albert Osten of the
W&SD News. (These Affidavits are attached hereto and made a part
thereof of the minutes of this Hearing).
Mr. Egan, Confidential Secretary to Mr. Diehl, explained the figures
on the proposed budget.
Supervisor Diehl asked if anyone wanted to speak for or against
the Budget or if they had any questions.
No one wished to speak for or against.
Mr. Saland moved to close the Hearing, seconded by Mr. Clausen and
unanimously carried.
The Hearing closed at 8:45 P.M.
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Elaine H. Snowden
Town Clerk