2011-1052011-105
Resolution Authorizing the Town of Wappinger Roadside Cleanup and Park Cleanup for
2011
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on March 14,
2011.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor - Christopher J. Colsey
Councilmembers - William H. Beale (Arrived at 7:47 PM)
Vincent F. Bettina
Ismay Czarniecki
Joseph P. Paoloni (Arrived at 7:37 PM)
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman Czarniecki and seconded by
Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger annually schedules a Roadside Cleanup comprised
of resident volunteers to collect roadside debris and trash; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Roadside Cleanup and Town Park Cleanup are
scheduled for the weekend of April 29 - May 1; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger instituted a Town Park Cleanup comprised of
resident volunteers to collect debris and trash throughout the recreational use portions of the
parks; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger provides orange trash bags, gloves, collection tools
and orange t -shirts for all volunteers to ensure their safety; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has purchased an insurance provision as part of its
general liability insurance policy for volunteer activities; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Town of Wappinger Roadside Cleanup and Town Park
Cleanup is to collect litter, debris and other materials that adversely affect the beauty and
function of our natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Highway Department shall collect all orange trash
bags located prominently along main roadways for disposal at the Town Recycle Center; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Buildings and Grounds Department shall collect all
orange trash bags located at Town parks for disposal at the Town Recycle Center; and
WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor is authorized to print and mail postcards to resident
addresses to increase awareness of the volunteer events during the week of April 10th, as paid
through A1010.400 ($750.00) and A1010.401 ($500.00), a draft of which has been provided to
the Town Board in support of this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set
forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Wappinger Roadside Cleanup
and Town Park Cleanup to be scheduled for the weekend of April 29 - May 1.
3. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to print and mail
postcards to resident addresses to increase awareness of the volunteer events
during the week of April 10th, as paid through Al010.400 ($750.00) and
A1010.401 ($500.00), at a total amount not to exceed the budget line items.
4. The Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to post notices of this
event on the Town website and to issue a media release to the Southern Dutchess
News, Poughkeepsie Journal, Cablevision News and local radio news outlets.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR
Voting:
AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting:
AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
3/14/2011
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
J C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK
Join the Town of Wappinger Town Board
and Highway Superintendent in making
Wappinger a more beautiful place to live by
cleaning up our road sides and parks.
Town Roadside Cleanup
CaC.
Town Park Cleanup
Saturday, AMPAUL
Sunday, A'
The Town Recycle Center is open to
Wappinger residents on Wednesday and
Saturdays from gam — noon to dispose
of bulk items. Free woodchips and
mulch are regularly available.
For more information, visit the Town
of Wappinger website at:
www.townofwappinger.us
Town of Wappinger Town Cleanup
Help make the Town of Wappinger a more beautiful place to live by volunteering to help to
clean-up our roadsides and parks on Saturday, '`d and Sunday, ATt4-24
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Orange bags, collection tools, gloves and orange t -shirts will be available at the Town
Supervisor's Office the week of April 18`h. Community Service Credit certificates will be
available for students who register in advance at the Supervisor's Office.
Please place the filled orange trash bags at a Town park or major road intersection for pick-up
after the event, or bring them to the Town Recycle Center entrance.
Cleaning up our roadsides and parks contributes, not only to improving the aesthetic value of
our Town, but to your safety and that of our natural resources. Trash and debris frequently
find their way into our streams and aquifers, which provide our drinking water supply.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE
Christopher Colsey, Town Supervisor Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent
William H. Beale, Councilman Ward 1 Vincent Bettina, Councilman Ward 2
Ismay Czarniecld, Councilwoman Ward 3 Joseph Paoloni, Councilman Ward 4