2011-2892011-289
Resolution to Fill Vacancy in the Office of Town Supervisor
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 August 8, 2011.
The meeting was called to order by William H. Beale, Deputy Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Deputy Supervisor
Councilmembers
William H. Beale
Vincent F. Bettina
Ismay Czarniecki
Joseph P. Paoloni (Arrived 7:31 pm)
ABSENT:
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman Czarniecki and seconded by
Councilman Bettina.
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the Office of the Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger,
Dutchess County, New York, by virtue of the resignation of Christopher J. Colsey, who resigned as
Supervisor effective July 31, 2011, at 11:59 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 64(5), the Town Board, or the majority Members thereof,
are authorized to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term of the Supervisor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and
adopted herein.
2. Pursuant to the authority vested in the Town Board, pursuant to Town Law §64(5),
Barbara Gutzler of and residing at 5 Russett Lane, a duly qualified resident of the Town
of Wappinger, is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy existing in the Office of the
Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger. This appointment is effective August 15, 2011
and the said Barbara Gutzler shall hold office until December 31, 2011.
3. Those Council Members voting in favor of such appointment shall hereby execute the
Certification of Appointment in the form attached hereto.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
WILLIAM H. BEALE, DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
Voting: AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN
Voting: AYE
AYE
ISMAY CZARNIECKI, COUNCILWOMAN
Voting:
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN
Voting: AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
8/8/2011
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
HN C. STERSON, TOWN CLERK