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1971-04-12 RGMAGENDA -- TOWN BOARD APRIL 12, 1971 1. Supervisor Call Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Accept Minutes 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Supervisor Bldg. Insp. Town Justices Bills: General Fund Highway Oakwood WD Oakwood SD Fltwd WD Fltwd SD RFSD 5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS a. Application for Peddlers Lic. Richard Jankowski b. Russell Aldrich re: Rezoning Petiton of SFR Dev. Corp. c. V. Dangler re: Recreation Site - Ye Olde Apple Orchard d. Resignations from John Schouten & Muriel Engelman from T/W Conservation Advisory Council e. W. Cronin re: reorganization of T/W Cons. Adv. Council f. Wm. Folster re: Proposed road at Chelsea Ridge g. Dr. Engelman re: Conservation matters h. L. Eck re: Assessments i. Mrs. Mills re: Mall, Wildwood Drive j. Victor Lindeborg re: Theresa Blvd. k. Jos. Incoronato re: Fleetwood Recreation Site 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 7. RESOLUTIONS a. Schuele Petition b. Renewal Application: Recreation Project (Youth) 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Vacancy on Planning Board b. Bids; Recreation Tractor 9. NEW BUSINESS DP. ADJOURNMENT! 1 1, AGENDA -- TOWN BOARD APRIL 12, 1971 • 1. Supervisor Call Meeting to Order 2. R611 Call 3. Accept Minutes -3t--6-14e 4. REPORTS or OFFICERS Supervisor Bldg. Insp. Bills:. 4,7S1 ' General Fund Oakwood WD Fltwd WD 11;2 • RFSD 5. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Town Justices Highway (f,' Oakwood SDL-14,4. Fltwd SD I5.51 r -a. Application for Peddlers Lic. Richard Jankowski -b. .Russell Aldrich re: Rezoning Petiton of SFR Dev. Corp. V. Dangler re: Recreation Site - Ye Olde Apple Orchard -d. Resignations from John Schouten & Muriel Engelman from -k T/W Conservation Advisory Council. ---(0.x.. Avp.E.4-ekrPere -e. W. Cronin re: reorganization of T/W Cons. Adv. Council f. Wm. Folster re: Proposed road at Chelsea Ridge Dr. Engelman re: Conservation matters 4- h.. L. Eck re: Assessments i. Mrs. Mills re:Mall, Wildwood Drive j. Victor Lindeborg re: Theresa Blvd. Jos. Incoronato re: Fleetwood Recreation Site 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 7. RESOLUTIONS a. b. Schuele Petition Renewal Application: Recreation Project (Youth) 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Vacancy. on Planning Board b. Bids; Recreation Tractor 9. NEW BUSINESS 10.. ADJOURNMENT • encu e„,4i I17/ " ALcroiLzi 4.0 ti The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger was held April 12, 1971, at the' Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York. Prasent:, Louis Diehl, Supervisor Louis Clausen, Councilman G. Donald Finnan, Councilman Harry Holt, Councilman James Mills, Councilman Elaine H. Snowden, Town Clerk Others Present: Allan Rappleyea, Attorney to the Town Rudolph Lapar, Engineer to the Town William Horton, Superintendent of Highways Supervisor Diehl opened the meeting at 8:13 P.M. Supervisor Diehl called for a minute of silent prayer in memory of Thomas E. Dewey, former Governor of New York State; and Harold MacMullen, former Trustee of the Village of Wappingers Falls (also the father of County Representative Clifford MacMullen.) Minutes of the Regular Meikting of February 16th, and March 8th, and Special Meeting of March 22, 1971, upon motion of Harry Holt were approved as submitted by the Town Clerk. Seconded by Mr. Mills. Motion Unanimously Carried Reports from the Supervisor, Town Justices and Building Inspector for the month of March, were received. MR. CLAUSEN moved the reports from the Supervisor, ToWn Justices and Building Inspector, be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Mr. Holt. Motion Unanimously C Bills presented for payment were as follows: General Fund$ 25,440.44 OKSD$ 492.69 F1SD $178.29 Higb ay Fund 6,,118, 58 OKWD :236.,90 :F1WD 1;72.26 RFSD 853.72 MR. CLAUSEN moved the bills be paid, subject to audit. Seconded by Mr. Finnan. rried Motion Unanimously Carried,, An application for a Hawking and Peddling License had been received fromRichard S. Jankowski. The Sheriff's Office had been notified, and reported that they had no criminal record on file. MR. CLAUSEN moved to approve the application and gralt*Richard S: Jankowtki a license for Hawking and Peddling in the Town of Wappinger. Seconded by Mr. Mills. Motion Unanimously Carried A Petition submitted by Russell & Aldrich, Attorney, representing S.F.R. Development Corp., requesting a rezoning of their property (Section II of Oakwood, locatea off Myers Corners Road) from R-20, one family residential to RD -40 Optional Dwelling Residential. Mr. Diehl commented that Mr. Holt had set up a meeting with the Oakwood.Rnolls Civic Association in regard to this matter and perhaps it might be wise not to take any action on this petition until after this meeting. Jr. MR. CLAUSEN moved to receive the rezoning petition of the S.F.R. Development Corp. and place it on file and table for the moment. Seconded by Mr. Finnan. Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Cortellino asked if, for next month, the residents could get a percentage of how much has been rezoned since the rezoning of Route 9. MR. HOLT moved that the Zoning Administrator furnish to the Town Board information regarding the rezonings that have been made since the new Route 9 rezoning, by next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Wi11in Probst presented the following rezoning petition (accompanied by map) to the Board: Town Board Town of Wappingers Falls New York Gentlemen: April 12, 1971 We respectfully request an extension of the L -B zone on All Angels Hill Road and Route 82. The present zone designation of the property we wish extended is R-20. The area of the proposed property change would be 4.2+ Acres and is outlined in red on the .enclosed map.. At the present time we do not have a plan for developing the rezoned area, however, if granted we would conform to the L -B zone and Town requirements. The reasons why we would like the property change is: 1. We feel that due to the rapid growth in that area more L -B zoning is needed and the location is well suited for that purpose. 2. The said property is on heavily traveled and noisy All Angels Road and is adjacent to L -B zoned property. 3. Situated on the property is a swamp and rock formation which would make it extremely costly to prepare for home building use. Thanking you for your consideration. Yours truly, s/ William Probst L.C. Hickman MR. MILLS moved Mr. Probst' rezoning petition be referred to the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Town of Wappinger Planning Board for their review and recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Holt. Motion Unanimously Carried A letter was received from Vincent H. Dangler, on behalf of Opala Realty Corp., asking the Town of Wappinger to accept the ownership of the recreation area in Section II, Ye Olde Apple Orchard. MR. CLAUSEN moved that Mr. Dangler's request be referred to the Attorney to the Town, the Engineer to the Mown, and the Recreation Commission for their recommendations, for next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Finnan. Motion Unanimously Carried Mrs. Snowden notified the Board that she had received the resignations of John Schouten and Muriel Engelman from the Town of Wappinger Con- servation Advisory Council. MR. MILLS moved the resignations of both Mr. Schouten and Mrs. Engelman be accepted with regret and thanks. Seconded by Mr. Clausen Motion Unanimously Carried A recommendation had been received from Mr. Cronin, Chairman of the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Council, that. Mr. Andrew LE. Morris be appointed as a member of this council. MR. CLAUSEN moved to accept the recommendation submitted by Mr. Cronin and appoint Mr. Andrew E. Morris as a member of the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Council. Seconded by Mr. Mills. Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. James V. Porters' term as a member of the Recreation Commission expires May 1, 1971. The Recreation Commission recommends his re -appointment.: MR. FINNAN moved to accept the recommendation of the Recreation Commission and reappoint James V. Porter to a five year term as a member of the Recreation Commission (term expires May 1,„ 1976.) Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried The following letter was received: March 24, 1971 Mrs. E. Snowden Town Clerk Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Dear Mrs. Snowden: At_a recent meeting with Mr. Eagen (representing Mr. Diehl) and Messrs. Mills and Holt, I suggested that our Council be reorganized under new legislation passed last year. This would create a "Conservation Advisory Commission" as explained in a booklet titled "Municipal Advisory Councils for Environmental Conservation". A copy of this booklet was given to Mr. Eagen for referral, to the town attorney. A sample resolution contained in this booklet could be used for the establishment of such a commission. In light of Mr. Duryea's attached letter and the advice of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, I believe this to be .the prudent thing to_ do. This would allow for an expanded membership which could include the youth of our community. It would also give us equal status with other town and city advisory commissions throughout the state as well as to afford us an oppor- tunity to share in any funds allocated by the state. Any consideration the Town Board can give=this matter. will be appreciated. Sincerely, s/ Walter J. Cronin, Chrmn. Conservation Adv. Council s 109 MR. CLAUSEN moved that the Attorney to the Town be instructed to draft a Resolution that would accomplish the reorganization of the Conservation Advisory Council into a Commission for the next Town Board meeting. Seconded by Mr. Finnan. Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. William Folster had requested to speak to the Board regarding an entrance- into the Chelsea Ridge proposed shopping area. Mr. Foister read the following statement: I would like to state my opposition and reasons to the location of the proposed road entering from and exiting onto the Chelsea Road from or to the proposed shopping plaza. (1) We feel that if this road is constructed at the proposed location, vehicles exiting after dark will be directing their headlights into our windows. We feel this will constitute an invasion of our privacy. (2) It seems as though a large portion of apartment dwellers favor small but fast cars. Since Chelsea _Ridge Apartments have been developed, Chelsea Road has turned into a drag strip starting at 9D. The location of this proposed road could create a serious accident area. As a matter of opinion, I feel that any road at any location bearing a high volume of traffic existing_ onto Chelsea Road would constitute a traffic hazard. In conclusion we would like to request the Town Board to conduct a further survey on the necessity of any new road entering onto Chelsea Road. Mr. Richard Rosenberg, 2 Chelsea Ridge Drive, read the following letter: March 9, 1971 Mr. L. R. Rosenberg, V.P. , Chelsea Ridge.: Apartments, Inc.. 1 Chelsea Ridge Dr., Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590 Dear Mr. Rosenberg: This is to acknowledge your letter of_March the work permit for the construction of an access northerly edge of the pavement of County Road No.. 3, 1971, concerning drive from the 92. The location of this access drive, as indicated. on the site plan dated November 25, 1968, was approved after a field investi- gation confirmed_ that the .intersection would_ be at the crest of the vertical curve on the county road. In my opinion, this is the location that could be considered as the safest in terms of the introduction of additional traffic from the proposed shopping center to the county road. Although some details such as concrete curbing and traffic control signs are mentioned in the work permit, if additional requirements are deemed necessary during construction in order to make this the safest possible intersection, I am sure that you will comply. If you have any further questions concerning this matter., do not hesitate to contact this office. Very truly yours, s/ Edgar M. Petrovits, Commissioner Mr. Rosenberg further noted that this was the same parcel the Board had rezoned from one family residential to LB, and at the time of rezoning had been referred to the Dutchess County Department of Planning (who in turn had unanimously upheld the request.) The Town Planning Board had also recently granted unanimous approval. He also mentioned that it was the county who had actually selected and located the position of the road in question. The situation was that if this road were placed in any other location they would be endangering not only people coming out of the Shopping Center, but also those using Chelsea Road. Mr. Rosenberg had met with the county in an effort to relocate this road, to no avail. Further discussion washeld on the pros and cons of the placement of this proposed road. Mr. Diehl stated that Mr. Clausen and Mr. Finnan, Highway Committee, will contact Mr. Petrovits to look into the problem to ascertain if there is a safer more private exit possibility. Mr. Rosenberg commented that he had offered, at no expende to the County, property to remove the vertical curve, and moving the road into the proposed shopping center. He indicated that he is very much interested in establishing this entrance in the best possible location, buthe has to go along with the experts. Dr. Melvin Engelman had requested to speak before. the Board on conservation matters. Dr. Engelman presented Joseph Incoronato, as a member of the_Wappinger Conservation Advisory Inc. who introduced the first topic. Mr. Incoronato stated thathe had been authorized by the Board of Directors of the WCA to notify the Town Board on their position,on the proposed Stewart Jetport. He read the following: WAPPINGER CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, INC. The Board of Directors of the Wappinge.r Conservation Association voted unanimously that they are opposed to the development of Stewart Field as a major passenger jet airport, but did favor its use as a major cargo port in conjunction with the redevel- opment of Newburgh's harbor facilities. This decision is based on the reasons disclosed by the recent F.A.A. study and subsequent agreement with the conclusions of the study by the M.T.A. Some of the reasons are: 1. Safety Stewart Field is surrounded on three sides by moun- tains which would jeopardize the safety of instrument navigation. 2. Noise and Air Pollution These same mountains as noted above would create a saucer -like effect which would further localize and confine fumes resulting from jet plane landings -and take -offs. 3. Increased Cost to Taxpayer Unnecessary cost (a) to pay for interest on a bond issue to further develop a major airport that will not make money and (b) to support the construction of a high speed railway to the metropolitan area. 4. Extreme Distance from Major Population Center Dulles Airport is thirty miles from Washington, D.C. and is a financial failure. Stewart Field is sixty miles from New York City, so why would this venture - be more successful than,Dulles? Dr. Engelman gave the following presentation: The Wappinger Conservation Association is very much aware of the fact that the' Wappinger Town_'Board members are sensitive and sym- pathetic to problems involving the environment of this}:Town. Your action in rezoning a part of the Town last year in order to prevent a further degradation of our environment by apartments is unquestioned proof of this. Since that time, representatives of the WCA have had private conversations with you concerning additional steps to take to protect the environment of the Town and within the past month two formal resolutions• from the WCA were presented to youi.for this purpose. The Board of Directors of the WCA has asked me to personally appear before you in order to present to you a proposed plan of action that would protect the environment of the Town of Wappinger from any future destruction. Action that is needed to accomplish this protection consists of two parts. First: The present 9 year old zoning ordinance should be completely overhauled or at least amended as soon as possible. so that it will be ecologically protective and environmentally oriented within a framework of zoning law that is sociologically fair, economically sound and politically and administratively practical. This modernization is urgently needed for the following reasons: 1. A Town sewer and water system is a prerequisite to any future high density building. This need is well recognized and good planning indicates that a town sewer and water system be established before our streams and water table are further polluted and more home owners are required to drill deeper wells. to replace those dried up apartment wells. 2. Apartment development should be equalized throughout Dutchess County. The Town of Wappinger should protect itself so that all available acreage is not built up with apartments while other Towns refuse to permit any apartments. 3. Apartment development within the Town should be permitted along sound planning principles rather than according to an obsolete. haphazard plan. For example, apartments should be designed to house the poor as well as young couples and the retired. They belong near centers of high density population where adequate services and roads already exist. The homeowners-in,the Town of Wappinger -have ,vigourously expressed to the members of the Town Board their feelings concerning apartments. We ,have only to refer to the hundreds of people who attended the hearings on rezoning last year who vocally supported your decision; to the many letters and statements published in the local newspapers; to the personal conversa tions that you have had. These were not just Chelsea residents but voters:from all parts of: the Town of Wappinger. The second type of action that is urgently needed is the. disposal of solid wastes through recycling assisted by new legislation, and there are three very obvious reasons for this. 1. Our landfill is rapidly filling up ahead of schedule because of solid wastes. 2. Our countryside is constantly being bombarded and dis- figured by the solid waste litter of thoughtless persons. In spite of our Earth Day and "Keep America Beautiful" programs it costs this country over 1 billion dollars each year just to collect this garbage. We can't talk about letter in California or even New Jersey if we aren't cleaning up our own front yard. Nor do we have to remind you of the many uses that this money could be used for if it were not being diverted to cleaning up this rubbish., 3. A program of recylcling would increase the public's awareness of two facts. 11) That,our natural resources are not inexhaustible. There are many metals that are already in short supply and only last week we were treated to photographs in our newspapers show- ing our forest preserves destroyed by commercial wood and paper interests. (2) We should re-establish our pride in our country= side. What_is_ it -that has happened that makes a. man rake his - backyard and cut his lawn so carefully yet dump a bag of beer cans on a country road? q I have given you the problem and you are probably asking yourselves "How does he expect this to be done?" The WCA doesn't promise to have all the answers.but we would like to Offer some that we believe would be helpful in developing these two urgently needed programs. These programs need central direction and coordination and the elected government of our town is the logical body to provide this. .The Town Board can, whenever it wishes, start the mach- inery in motion to modernize the zoning ordinance. A program for solid waste disposal can be provided through present agencies of town government and new activities. For example, a town conservation advisory council already exists. The full potentialof this council has not been utilized and in fact, it has been largely overlooked. This council has twice considered recycling. The first time the council requested action on recycling you told them to tell you what other towns are doing. Why must the Town of Wappinger be a follower? Can,'t we be a leader? Since that time an avalanche of material has developed indicating what other towns are doing and they are doing plenty. We are doing nothing. The following additional positive steps could be taken by the Town Board. 1. Correct the character of the Planning Board so that it recognizes the fact that the zoning ordinance is obsolete and that it stop its business -as -usual granting of permits for high density building until a town water and sewer district if formed. Change its attitude so that it is environmentally oriented and ecologically protective. The Planning Board should be sympathetic to the needs of the town and the wishes of the -citizens of the town. The Planning Board should vote to support the position of the Town Board and not weaken the Town Board as it consistently -did during the Chelsea rezoning debate. 2. The Highway Department of the Town could supply vehicles and supervisory personnel for the collection of solid wastes, properly separated by homeowners, as legislated by new town laws. 3. Special committees could be established by the Town to assist in solid waste disposal. Such committees could be those already in existence or new ones operating under the direction of the conservation advisory council. Typical committees could be a Beautification Committee, a Landfill Committee and a Solid Waste Disposal Committee. 4. Collection procedures must be established. This could determine collection schedules, collection depots or collection from individual homes, transportation from the Town to recycling centers. From this section of the program it could be determined if it might be more advantageous for the Town to collect garbage in its own trucks and if nonreturnables could be outlawed for sale in the Town as in Bowie, Maryland. Or as an alternative to out- lawing nonreturnables, perhaps they could be taxed. 5. A publicity program must be communicated to all in the Town explaining the objectives. Church groups, civic clubs, the scouts and the schools should be reached. From this activity, personnel should be recruited to help in the actual performance of this program until it can operate with paid employees which should be as soon as possible. 1 13 14 /•q 6. Finally, the town government itself should practice conservation whenever possible. The use of recycled paper as ad- vocated by Congressman Dow is one such example. I have presented a practical and urgently needed plan as devel- oped by the Board of Directors of the Wappinger Conservation As- sociation, for.. the, improvementof the Town of Wappinger. The WCA hopes that_the.Town .Board will move ahead in a dynamic positive manner within the framework of these proposals and we are willing to assist the Town Board in any way that we are able. Mr. Clausen commented that the Town has and is doing quite a bit, and the county has a study underway on solid wastes disposal, (the preliminary report due by the end of April). It is recognized that the problem is such that it has to go to the county level; the county is aware and in the midst of doing something constructive about it. The Board has also discussed, and is trying to find a workable program on recycling bottles and cans, etc. The Town is aware of these problems, and is doing something about it. Mr. Diehl'suggested the WCA Inc. pick locations where boxes could be put to receive cans, papers and bottles. If these places can be found,.the Highway Department might possibly be able to collect once or twice a week. The big thing is to find a location to receive. Mr. Horton, when asked if this was possible, said he would need more men and more trucks, if this plan was instituted. Mr. Finnan felt that one location should be chosen first, as a test area, and the Town will cooperate 100%. This would be to see if it is a workable plan, or if it will be_abused by people putting in garbage and trash. Mrs. Mathews suggested that there be separate garbage collections by the private carters, one for garbage and trash, and a second day for cans and bottles, etc. Mr. Mills requested the Town Clerk send a letter to all the garbage collectors that are in the Town of Wappinger, asking them their position on picking up separated garbage, cans, bottles, etc. to give the Board an idea what the cost may be, if any, because they may want to do it and knowing it's separated, it may be worthwhile to pLck it up and collect the money. 115 Mr. Finnan noted a remark made by Mr. Trautwein about recycling. The success of recycling is based on demand, the market fluctuates as more is available, there may not be a market for it, this must also be taken into consideration. Mr. Rosenberg noted that for about eight or nine months they have had a pilot project on recycling newspapers going at the Chelsea Ridge Apartments, which has proven very successful, and will be adding bins for bottles and cans. They have also been successful in recycling water from the Sewage Treatment Plant for washing cars. Mr. Cortellino agreed with Mr. Finnan on a single test area, suggesting bins be located in a shopping center. MR. FINNAN moved that one location, as a test area, be selected for recycleable solid wastes, and that the Wappinger Conservation Assoc- iation Inc. and the Town of Wappinger Conservation Advisory Council be empowered to find this location. Seconded by Mr. Diehl. .Motion -Unanimously Carried Mr. Louis Eck had asked to speak before the Board in regard to assessments. He read a statement that he had =previously read before the County Board of Representatives. In it he made reference to the procedures of the appraisals being made by the County Appraisers. Itis his opinion, and other appraisers in the area, that fair apprais- als can't be done for $10 on a residential house. All the appraisers claim this is a ridiculous fee. It is his opinion this is a mis- representation of true appraisal for setting a -true value on the residential houses in this county. He asked that the County Board of Representatives recommend to the County Executive that a cease and desist order to the firm of Cole, .Layer. and Thumble should be considered. Hlie also, told the. Board :of Representatives that since the Village of Wappingers Falls had been completed six or seven weeks. ago that they use- that :as. arr. example:; He said the Town Board should recommend, to whoever.-is:_in.charge, to make a sample of the Village, come up with what _their: -appraisal would be and compare it with the Town of Wappinger assessments. If these appraisals are - close the county should continue, if they aren't, something is wrong. He asked the Town Board to pass a resolution asking that a sampling be made of the Village appraisals. Mr. Diehl asked Mr. Logan if this information was available to him yet. Mr. Logan answered no, and furthermore, it is his understand- ing that they have not done appraisals yet, just inspections. He also commented that what everyone should understand is that the county -wide appraisal is not an appraisal which is automatically going to be adopted by the Town of Wappinger or any other town, Their figures are only for purposes of establishing a rate for the county taxes. Their appraisal will not effect the Town or School tax. He has already asked Cole, Layer and Mumble, when any appraisal figures are available on the Village or Town that the Town get some sort of a sample to see if the figures are far apart. This probably won't be until early next year. Mr. Logan, Mr. Schouten, Mr. Eck and Mr. Cortellino then -dwelt on the semantics of assessments and taxation. MR. DIEHL moved that the Town Clerk request of Mr. Ifill, a fair percentage of the final information of the appraisals in the Village of Wappingers Falls, which is part of the Town of Wappinger, so that the Town Board and Mr. Logan may evaluate the direction in which the' real appraisal is going, and that this information be sent to Mr. Logan, Assessor of_the Town of Wappinger, and the Town would desire the county provide this sampling within sixty days. Seconded by,Mr. Holt. Motion Unanimously Carried Bernice Mills had requested to speak to the Board with reference to the mall in Wildwood Drive. She presented the Board with a petition, signed by 32 couples living along Wildwood Drive, stating "We the undersigned petition Mr. William Horton, Highway Supervisor to plant grass over the covered ditch on Wildwood Drive. The original plans call for grass. The rock covering degrades the looks of the houses in Wildwood. We will also make sure that the grass is cut /3 117_ and trimmed so the covered mall does not become an eyesore. We are in agreement that a raised curb be put down the center of the mall to prevent people from driving over it. A good portion of Wildwood Drive is already seeded. We want the entire covered mall to look alike. We understand that Councilman Mills has already gone on record in favor of the seeded mall. We now ask the same of Mr. Horton." Mrs. Mills added that the signatures represent 100% of the people bordering, that would be maintaining, this portion of the mall. Two houses are empty. She added that when this resolution was first voted on, the people in Wildwood were led to believe that it was going to include grass over the covered portion of the ditch. This is what the people want and they're willing to main- tain it. Mrs. Mills also mentioned that she had gotten complaints about the water pressure when she was getting the petition signed, and as far as Steward -Jetport, people she spoke to don't feel they want a full Jetport installed at Stewart Airport. Mr. Horton stated, with regard to the mall, that he would like to recommend a very small part in the center to be seeded and the road expanded as the road is approximately 12' now, and there is a base now so the road could be expanded to about 16' wide, to make the road safe, and put a small mall in the center with blacktop curbing. His recommendation was that there be a small mall in the center with grass, with the curbing, and widening the road. Mr. Diehl commented he would like Mr. Horton to have a final inspec- tion and study of Wildwood Drive and as soon as it is done, call a special meeting to give the Board direction if this is needed. Mr. Horton said he would, at the same time, note each house number where pipes are coming out, to get a general idea how many are pumping out drainage. Mr. Lapar added that it was not the intention of doing the ditch to pick up every house drain. Mrs. Mills asked the Board if Mr. Lafko might answer the question of low water pressure. Mr. Lafko commented there was one specific day when pressure was low, due to some repairs and power failure. He said anyone was welcome to buy a gauge and check their own pressure. At the highest point, where they check pressure, the lowest pressure is 32 lbs. at the low cycle of the pump, and it goes up to 52 lbs. Mr. Engelman asked that the Board take some position on the Jetport. MR. CLAUSEN moved that the Attorney to the Town draft a letter, to whomever it should go, stating that the Town Board is in opposition to any expansion, for any purpose, at Stewart Airport. Seconded by Mr. Mills. Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Victor W. Lindeborg had presented a petition requesting the Town to accept the heretofore unaccepted portion of Theresa Boule- vard. Mr. Lindeborg said part of this road had been taken over about eight years ago, but his end hadn't been, and now he was trying to sell some acreage and his house. Mr. Diehl asked Mr. Horton to check on this road to see what spec- ifications are needed. Mr. Horton said he was familiar with this situation. He said the road was turned down some years back on the grade percentage and it doesn't meet specifications as far as base, and so forth. The road was originally supposed to run from Cedar Hill to Pine Ridge Drive. Mr. Clausen commented to Mr. Lindeborg that the Town has a policy that, before the Town accepts any roads as Town roads, they are to be brought up to specifications. He asked Mr. Lindeborg if he was willing to do that and if he knew what they were. Mr. Lindeborg answered that if it was within a reasonable cost, he could. Mr. Diehl directed this petition be referred to Mr. Horton so he could meet with Mr. Lindeborg and furnish him with what specifica- tions and work that would be necessary in order for the Highway Superintendent to consider the acceptance of this portion of Theresa Boulevard. 119' Mr. Joseph Incoronato had requested to speak before the Board regarding the Fleetwood Recreation Site. He first stated that with the addition of lands taken by the Town as the Fleetwood Water & Sewer areas the three parcels collectively would serve as a good recreational site. The problem remaining is the filling in of the lands. He mentioned that Mr. Thomas Buckley, a resident of the Fleetwood area, was able to prevail upon the operating Engineers --Union to get -some apprentices to donate, on a volunteer basis, their time. Also, to get the voluntary contribution of machinery in there, and likewise to prevail upon private business men to -donate fill into the area. He approached the Recreation Commission, at their April 8th, 1971 meeting and they in turn unanimously passed a resolution stating "that the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission allow the dumping and grading of clean fill at the Fleetwood Recreational Site and the adjacent property of the Fleetwood Sewer and Water Districts, pursuant to the approval and direction of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission and the Town Engineer, R.E. LaPar." He requested the formal approval from the Town Board, acting in their cgacity as Board of Commissioners of the Fleetwood Sewer and Water District and had also drafted a resolution, which would direct the Town Engineer to cooperate with the Town Recreation Commission to implement certain projects -consis- tent with building this recreation site. Mr. Buckley commented that he had said these things could be done (referring to Mr. Incoronato's previous statement); he did not say that they had at any one time anyone of these things, it wouldn't be a two or three month turnover operation. It's something that may take the rest of this year and may even go into next year. He has spoken to several people and has enough going with him to consider undertaking this project. All he's asking is for the Boards' per- mission to do this. MR. CLAUSEN moved that the program proceed under the supervision of the Engineer to the Town as far as offering him professional services for site plan and any other information in relation to that; and, accept the resolution adopted by the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission, and give the Town Board's authority to proceed. Seconded by Mr. Finnan. Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Clausen called for a recess to meet with Mr. Lafko in executive session. Supervisor Diehl called a recess at 10:28 P.M. Supervisor Diehl called the meeting back to order at 11:00 P.M. All Board members were present. A letter had been received by Supervisor Diehl from David C. Schoentag, County Executive, on the subject of Earth Week April 19 to the 25th, that had proclaimed by President Nixon, and Mr. Schoentag is proclaiming it for Dutchess County. He wished to have efforts concentrated on clean-up activities throughout the county, such as, stretches of Town roads and creeks which are badly littered; and a crash program on junked cars. He was asking each municipality to designate an area, and make a Highway Department truck available for volunteers. Mr. Horton recommended Ketchamtown Road, as it was the Town's worst road (from Rt. 9D in) with respect to litter. Mr. Mills agreed to be the coordinator and contact Scout Troops, and Mr. Horton would supply a truck. The clean-up for Earth Day would be Saturday, April 25th on Ketchamtown Road, starting at Rt. 9D. A request had been received for a parade permit from Kirt M. Dressler coordinator for a Southern Dutchess Walk for Development. MR. CLAUSEN moved that permission be granted for the Southern Dutchess Walk for Development, subject to approval by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Department and a letter granting this permit be sent to the Dutchess County Health Department for any unforeseen possibili- ties that they may have to provide for these people. Also written notice of consent to be received from the Sheriff's Office. Seconded by Mr. Holt. Motion Unanimously Carried %7 The following memo was received from Joseph Gutmann: Memo to: Town of Wappinger Town Board From: Mr. Joseph Gutmann Subject: Fleetwood Water District You recall during last summers many complaints, due to high sulphur content. On checking I found two wells in use in order to furnish sufficient supply. One wells water I found to have a high sulphur content. By trying I found I could shut off this sulphur well and the remaining well would supply enough water for the winter season. I am afraid with Spring coming on and lawn watering and swimming pool filling and generally heavier water use, one well will not be sufficient. The capacity of the well in use at the present time is 64 g.p.m. When both wells are in use, we have a pumping capacity of 138 g.p.m. Because of the above mentioned facts, the second well will have to be brought back in service and result in numerous complaintsbecause of its high sulphur content. Immediate action is indicated because of the time of year. I would recommend that the advice of the Engineer to the District be sought so that he could make a recommendation. s/ Joseph Gutmann MR. HOLT moved that Mr. Gutmann's letter be turned over to Mr. Lapar,__for his investigation and recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried The Planning Board requested an executive meeting with the Town Board to discuss the course of action to be followed with regard to land. use and proposed road system in the New Hackensack area. The Town Board set Monday, April 19th, at 7:00 P.M. for an execu- tive meeting. Mr. Diehl requested permission to attend the Summer Conference School of the Supervisor's and County Legislators Association at Lake Placid, N.Y., June 30 to July 3, 1971. A request was also received from Hugh J. Maurer, Chairman of the Recreation Commission, to attend the New York State Recreation and Park Society, Inc. annual conference April 18-21, 1971, at Kiamesha Lake, N.Y. MR. CLAUSEN moved that permission be granted to Mr. Diehl to attend the Supervisor's and County Legislators Association Conference; and grant permission also to Mr. Maurer and any other member of the t Recreation Commission interested, to attend the New York State Recreation and Park Commission Conference, and that their legi- timate expenses be a town charge. Seconded by Mr. Holt. Motion Unanimously Carried Th following letter was received: April 6, 1971 Mrs. Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk's Office Town of Wappinger Mill Street Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Dear Mrs. Snowden: On March 1, 1971, permission to use water was granted to Sparkle Plenty Car Wash, Imperial Blvd., by the Board of Water Commissioners after a thorough investigation of their piping which was found to be installed as to our request, therefore eliminating any possible change of the well water getting back in the village water system. At present we know that the Car Wash is using village water. Very truly yours, Dept. of Water Supply s/ Harold Myers, Chan. MR. FINNAN moved that copies of this letter be sent to Mrs. Clearwater, Mr. & Mrs. Zak and Mr. Tomazin. Seconded by Mr. Clausen. Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Alsdorf had written a report to the Board on the outcome of her first meeting -on the Town of ,Wappinger Centennial. Mr. Diehl informed the Board that she had scheduled another meeting for May 19th, at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, 'and would lke all Board McMbers to attend, if possible. Mr. Holt reported on a meeting he had had with two of the members of the Royal Ridge Homeowners Association, and a representative of the developer on March 28th. They have a water supply, and an anticipated water supply problem, two instances of storm drain problems, two instances of sanitary sewer and a big refuse heap. Out of the meeting, it was agreed that all three -residents, dev- eloper, and the Town, wanted to see the development completed as early as possible and in an orderly manner. The developer agreed that he would get an independent engineers study by May 1st, 1971, to indicate what corrections could be made to the water system. By that following Wednesday, he would get after the two storm drains and two sanitary sewer problems. On March 29th, the Presi- dent of the Association delivered a letter, indicating that they were satisfied to let the developer have fifteen building permits this year, and they would take second thoughts on the remaining nineteen (which are still being held up.) Mr. Mills commented on the intentions of the Judges to get their chambers painted. One informal bid submitted indicated a total cost of $350.00 which he feels is a bit high. Mr. Diehl recommen- ded that Mr. Mills, as a member of the Building Committee investi- gate and take whatever action as is necessary. Mr. Clausen also agreed the bid was much too high, and thought another bid should be forwarded to the Town. A Public Hearing, having been duly held on March 15, 1971 on the Application of Hilltop Water Works Corp. for Extension of its Waterlines, and adjourned to March 26, 1971, Affidavits of Posting and Publication duly signed and notarized, were offered for the record at the Public Hearing, the Town Clerk placed the matter before the Board for their consideration. The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FINNAN, who moved its adoption: Be It Resolved, that the Petition of Hill -Top Waterworks Corp.. dated February 23, 1971, for permission to extend its water lines, be denied. Seconded by Mr. Clausen Roll Call Vote: Supervisor Diehl Aye Councilman Clausen Aye Councilman Finnan Aye Councilman Holt Aye Councilman Mills Aye Motion Unanimously Carried 123 v 1,9 The following Resolution was offered by COUNCILMAN FINNAN who moved its adoption: Be It Resolved, that Louis Diehl, Supervisor of the Town of Wappinger is authorized and directed to execute a renewal applica- tion directed to the State of New York, Executive Department Division for Youth, for State Aid. Seconded by Mr. Mills. Motion Unanimously Carried A vacancy, still existing on the Town of Wappinger Planning Board, was brought before the Board for their consideration, a recommen- dation had been received from the Planning Board on Mr. Donald J. Keller, for consideration. MR. MILLS moved that the Planning Board's recommendation be accepted, and appoint Donald J. Keller as a member of the Town of Wappinger Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Thomas E. Logan, term to expire January 5, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Finnan Roll Call Vote: Supervisor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Diehl Aye Clausen Nay Finnan Aye Holt Aye Mills Aye Motion Carried MR. CLAUSEN moved the rules be suspended, seconded, by Mr. Mills. and carried. Discussion at length was held on the appointment of Mr. Keller, his qualifications, imbalance of professions of the members; need for consideration of ecology in the Town; potential conflicts of interest; and needs for sewer and water systems; balance of apart- ments, their needs and disadvantages. Those speaking were Dr. Engelman, Joseph Incoronato, Mrs. Mathews, Charles Cortellino, Robert Steinhaus, Mr. Fick, Louis Eck and Robert Ruit. MR. CLAUSEN moved the rules be resumed, seconded by Mr. Mills and carried. Bids for a tractor for the Recreation Commission were received and 125 and opened on April 5, 1971. Bids were received and opened from W. E. Haviland ® $4,000.00; Boehme Equipment ® $4,373.97; Chambers Lla $3,794.00; and H.A. Stein Tractor & Equipment ® $3,272.00. The Recreation Commission recommended the bid be awarded to H.A. Stein Tractor & Equipment as low bidder. MR. MILLS moved that the recommendation of the Recreation Commission be accepted, and the bid be awarded to H.A. Stein Tractor & Equip- ment ® $3,272.00 as the low bidder for a tractor for the Recreation Commission. Seconded by Mr. Holt. Motion Unanimously Carried Mr. Mills noted the receipt of a letter from E.C.C. operators of the water system for Wappingers Park Homes. The letter indicated considerable vandalism at the pumphouse, and asked the Board to ,:do whatever they can to prevent future occurances. Mr. Mills con- cluded that as a Board, not much can be done to control children in the area, but something that should be advertized, that there - is a lot,of vandalism, not only on water and sewer systems, but recreation acreas also. The Recreation Commission had asked him if he would go on record as supporting them iif they caught anyone vandalizing recreation parks and brought charges in Justice Court. He said he would, as he feels the responsibility lies with the parents, the more it's adverized, the more the vandalism is reduced. Mr. Diehl agreed, adding he felt if Police Departments put work in, and try to correct_ problems, the Board should back them up. Mr. Clausen felt if a little bit more was done in trying to prevent vandalism then going around trying to find out who was causing it and arresting kids, they'd be better off. He thought things should be made a little bit more burglar proof. He doesn't think fining kids is the answer, there are other methods and other ways that have to be found to prevent vandalism. Mr. Finnan commented that he didn't think it was a case of getting punishment, he thinks the Town deserves restitution for this damage, after all, the taxpayers share the burden of this vandalism. Mr. Diehl ended the discussion 12 by summarizing, make the buildings safer, use all protection, and also support the Police. John Schouten mentioned that several months ago,. he had asked the Board about establishing a Local Law regarding recycling water from Sewerage Plants and contain it on -their own property, had anything . been done along these lines? Mr. Diehl asked Mr. Rappleyea to investigate further to see if this could be done, and reportlat the next meeting. Mr. Rappleyea commented that he did not believe this could be accomplished because you can't have a local law that would treat one owner differently than another,it would be unconstitutional and he doesn't see how you could possibly. enforce a law that would require every home owner to recycle sewerage water. Robert Steinhaus asked again about the shoulders at the intersections of Myers Corners Road and Old Hopewell Road. The Clerk was in- structed to follow-up on this problem. Mr. Mills asked for an executive Board meeting to look into,the financial situation of the Rockingham Farms Sewer District. The decision was made to meet on Monday, May 3rd.to discuss this district's finances. MR. FINNAN moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Mr. Clausen and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:35 A.M. Reg. Mtg. 4/12/71 Elaine H. Snowden Town Clerk To LOUIS D. DIEHL Town of IfAPPINGER WARRANT , Supervisor , County of w1,1,6.4.4 New York. The following claims, having been presented to the Town Board of the Town of WAPPINGER , and duly audited and allowed at a meeting thereof held on the 12th day of April 197.1.._, in the amounts hereinafter respectively specified, and a certificate thereof having been duly filed in my office as Town Clerk, you are hereby authorized and directed to pay to each of the following claimants the amount allowed upon his claim as hereinafter stated: CLAIM No. NAME OF CLAIMANT 135 Donald Hiehman 136 Nava* Hirsdh 137 Joseph E. Luaewig 138 Dutehass Co. SPCA 139 Elaine H. Snowden 140 Pauline Egan 141 Pauline Egan 142 Francis Sherow 143 Elaine H. Snowden 144 Custom Cleaning Contract. 145 Arthur N. Waddle 146 Madlyn Marcojdhn 147 Great Rear Spring CO 148 Rudolph E. Leper 149 Rudolph X. Leper 150 Eudoloh u_Lapar 151 Edna C. Winters 152 Marine Midland Sank 153 Chester Sets CO. Inc. 154 Chester fataXa.._Inc_ 155 Chaster Sets Co. inc. 156 Chaster Sets Co. La2. 157 Allan E. Reppleyea AMOUNT FUND OR ALLOWED ACCOUNT 175.00 A 1355.1 200.00 A 1355.1 46.20 13620.4 250.00 A 3510.4 31.57 112.50 A 1220.1 55.00 A 1220.4 A 1620.1 137.00 A 1620,4 53.00 A 1410.4 125.00 A 1620.4 40.00 A 3120.4 46.00 A 1330.1 30.00 A 1620.4 A 1440.4 833.32 $ 1440.4 17.50 $ 8010.4 4202,66 Storm Dral 49.00 A 7110.1 225.00 A 1620.4 27.37 A 1620.4 4.32 A 1110.4 A 1620.2 266.73 A 1620.4 23.33 A 1620.4 A 1420.4 666.66 1420.4 OTHER INFORMATION Petty Cash Contract #2 In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal, of the Town'of this 14th day of April , 19.. ..... [SEAL] Wapp. Town Clerk WARRANT To Louis D. Diehl , Supervisor Town of WaPPinge' , County of Dat au , New York. The following claims, having been presented to the Town Board of the Town of , and duly audited and allowed at a meeting thereof held on the Napping 12th day of April , 1971 , in the amounts hereinafter respectively specified, and a certificate thereof having been duly filed in my office as Town Clerk, you are hereby authorized and directed to pay to each of the following claimants the amount allowed upon his claim as hereinafter stated: CLAIM No. NAME OF CLAIMANT AMOUNT FUND OR ALLOWED ACCOUNT OTHER INFORMATION 158 Alexander Enterprises. 11856.2. Storn'Seweb.Project Contract 42 159 Harry 1. Holt 36.15 A 1010.4 160 Central. Hudson 239.74 A-1620.4 161 New York Telephone 320.13 A 1620.4 162 R. J. Brooker Co.. Inc. 25.65 A 1620.4 163 R. J. Brooker Co. tnc. 18.75 A 1620.4 164 IR. J. Brooker Co. 1mg, 183.45 A 1620.2 165 R. J. Brooker Co. Inc. 17.68 A 1220.4 A 9060.8 166 The Hartford ins. Group 1127.99 B 9060.8 A 9060.8 167 The Hartford Ins. Group 2688.68 B 9060.6 168 The Pendell Press 5.00 A 7510.4 169 Central Hudson 8.10 A 3310.4 170 'Eggleston 96.40 A 1670.4 171 'Nest Publishing Co. 4.50 A 1355.4 172 'Nest Publishing Co. 23.00 A 1110.4 173 lDr. Join W. Whitefield 7.00 A 3510.4 174 Aram roto Co. Inc. 117.75 A 1355.4 A 7510.1 175 Dorothy B. Aisdorf 56.55 A 7510.4 176 Carl Swenson, Jr. 10.00 A 1620.4 177 American Legion _Pnat 178 'waiter J. Cronin 15.40 A 1620.4 179 Sykes, GallowayBDikeean 200.00 A 1420.4 180 M 6 S D. Maws 7.56 A 6410.4 B 7610.4 600.0 A 6510.4 In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the Town of Na pingsr this 14th day of April 1971 [SEAL] Town Clerk WARRANT To LOUIS D. DIEHL , Supervisor Town of otAtii�nr1,4a, , County of___ a0tl641 * , New York. The following claims, having been presented to the Town Board of the Town of WAS 4+ 4Aw.at , and duly audited and allowed at a meeting thereof held on the _12th__day of Ancil , 19..21., in the amounts hereinafter respectively specified,and a certificate thereof having been duly filed in my office as Town Clerk, you are hereby authoized and directed to pay to each of the following claimants the amount allowed upon his claim as hereinafter stated: CLAIM No. NAME OF CLAIMANT AMOUNT FUND OR ALLOWED ACCOUNT 181 W A S D Deus 40.32 A 6410.4 l24 Zeros Corporation 58.00 A R! 1620.4 „183 WilliaasOn Law Rook Co. 39.09' A 1110.4 184 Comet Machine Sutanly 69.63 A 1110.4 185 Maspingers Central School 17.25" 1 7310.1 186 Pattv Morris 100.00 S 7310.1 187 Diana Bitches 100.00 B 7310.1 ' 188 Janice Van Pelt 80.00 8 7310.1 189 Dana? Roffman 50.90 1 7310.1 190 Leah Barris 50.00 1 7310.1 191 stupe Miller 100.00 1 7310.1 192 Andrea Miller 20.00 8 7310.1 193 1bst Midler 18,00 A 7110.4 194 Jaws Collier 30.00' A 7110.4 199 Bernie Reimer 1 100.00 $ 7310.1 196 Dick Stagers 100.00 8 7310.1 197 Dick Rogers 100.00' 1 7310.1 198 Dennis Craig 100.00 8 7310.1 199 Wappingers Central Sthool 138.Oq 1 7310.1 200 Deacon Distributing Co. 72.40 1 7310.4 201 Sloper-Willan Caws lab. 12083.67 A 4540.4 OTHER INFORMATION In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the Town of WaPPr this 14th day ofApril, 19 71 Town Clerk [SEAL] SPECIAL DISTRICTS To LOUIS D. DIEHL WARRANT , Supervisor Town of WAPPINGER , County of DUTCZIESS , New York. The following claims, having been presented to the Town Board of the Town of WAPP GE,R , and duly audited and allowed at a meeting thereof held on the .. Lath day of APIe , 19 71 , in the amounts hereinafter respectively specified, and a certificate thereof having been duly filed in my office as Town Clerk, you are hereby authorized and directed to pay to each of the following claimants the amount allowed upon his claim as hereinafter stated: CLAIM NAME OF CLAIMANT No. 31 Joseph Gutmann 32 AMOUNT FUND OR ALLOWED ACCOUNT SSI-t313U.4 ) SS2-8130.4 ) SS3:8130.4 SS1-8130.4 77.10 Harald Wieaard Pluml4na & 159.00 Heating 33 Central Hudson Gas & Ele. 236.90 34 N & S. Supply Corp. 35 Joseph Gutmann 36 Central Hudson 37 (Central Hudson 38 IN & S Supply Corp. 39 (Norman Bragar Products Co., 14.10 OTHER INFORMATION $25.70 Each $105.00 SS3-8130.4 $54.00 SW1-8310.4 1.70 SS1-8130.4 2.99 SS1-8130.2 357.30 SS1-8130.4 118.98 Sg2-8130.4 173 SS2-8130.4 SW2-8310.2 40 (Central Hudson 126.29 Inc, 41 Anthony Carozza, Jr. 42 Central Hudson IDuso Cemical Company,Inc. 44 IR. H. Linge, Inc. 45 IN & S Supply Corp. 46 IUrey Hardware Co. 47 I N & S Supply Corp. 43 SW2-8310.4 SW2-8310.1 63.75 SS2-8130.1 $31.87 31.88 621.76 SS2-8130.4 27.00 SS3-8130.4 1.69 SS3-8130.4 68.34 SS3-8130.4 6.18 SS3-8130.4 49.05 SS3-8130.4 1767 .48 s - P .. (1.4 In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the Town of this 14th day of April , 19 71 [SEAL] Wappinger