1961-12-07124
The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board, Town of Wappinger
was held in the Town Hall, on Thursday evening, December 7, 1961.
Present: -Supervisor -Richard H. Linge, Councilman -Malcolm I. Hait,
Justices of the Peace: -Joseph F. Kelly and Edward B. Beatty, Town
Engineer: -Charles Maneri, Town Attorney: -James J. Lyons, Town
Superintendent of Highways, Charles E. Mewill, Town Clerk: -
Helen L. Travis.
The meeting was opened at 8:00 o'clock by Supervisor, Richard
H. Linge.
The minutes of the last meeting were read. A motion was madg by
Judge Kelly and seconded by Judge Beatty that the minutes be ac-
cepted as read. Motion carried
The minutely of the special meeting held on November 28th, 1961
were read. Motion was made by Judge Kelly and seconded by Judge
Beatty that the minutes be accepted as read. Motion carried
Bills for the month of November were read. Motion was made by
Councilman Hait and seconded by Judge felly that the bills be
paid. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND
116--lst Nat'l Bank of Poughkeepsie -Bond & Interest -4607.19
197 --Marine Midland Nat'l Bank --Check Book 5.03
198 --The Campbell Press--Envolopes & Vouchers 24.75
199-- " " " --Envolopes 9.75
200 --Stanley Ries--Mileagre & Expenses 57;88
201 --Barbara Ackert--Typeing-Assessors 15.25
202-- 1.1.75
203 --Madeline S. Evans--Sec.Work & Exp. Plann. Bd.---- 22.50
204 --Rockwell Mfg. Co. --Transportation Charges $22.32
205 --Village of Wapp. Falls, --Rent Poling Places 100.00
206--Dwigth Robbins --Multiple Dwelling 100.00
207 --Chelsea Fire District --Rent Poling Place
208--Wapp. Lodge F. & A. M. --Rent Town Hall
209 --Poughkeepsie Journal --Bids for Heater
210--N.. Y. Tel. Company ---Service Town Hall & Assess. -
50.00
300.00
7.20
21.60
X355.22
HIGHWAY FUND ITEM #1
Whortlekill Hod & Gun Club --Gravel 156.00
/ .Sbq, 3
Leemac Sand & Stone Corp. --Sand & Gravel
Brighton Steel Co. --Pipe 679.16
Percy Brown--Glass-Highway Garage 12.00
Service Lumber Company --Supplies for Garage 7.90
2,783.67
41'1.37
MACHINERY FUND ITEM #3
Edward Ehrbar, Inc. --Parts for loader 12.13
Ken Smith Machinery Company --Repair Parts 8.18
Mewkillts Garage --Repairs & Battery 107.35
Fishkill Forge, Inc. --Repairs & making tool Box 70.77
Midwgy Service Station --Parts & 27 Barrels for sand '6j20
Hudson River Sales Corp. --Changing Sander Parts 189.00
Pulley & clutch pump for ------- 42.00
smow plow
H. 0. Penn"' Machinery Co --Oil Filters 12.83
Mack Truck flnc.,--Service & Repairs 108.011.
Urey Hardware Company --Supplies & Paints 29.18
Acme Tank & Truck Company --Rent. 80.00
SNOW & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMA.
X. Y. Tel. Company -Service -Garage 11i.90
Central Hudson Gas & Elec. Corp. --Service Garage 8.39
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C & C Tree Removal --Tree removed 90.00
National Bank Wappingers Falls --Check Book 5.03
118.32
A letter was received from the Traffic Commission at Albany, N. Y.
stating that they would l000k into the speed limit on Route 376
as requested in our letter and inform us later of their decision
in the matter.
The following names were submitted as applications for dog wardIDn
in the Town of Wappinger, and were laid over until the next meeting.
Richard Ennis
Harry Pearson
Patrick D .nne
Earl Churchill
Harold Cassidy
Mr. Murrill Effron appeared asking that the Bond for 44.5,000.00 on
the Sewerage system and Fleetwood Manor by released. Mr. Maneri
Town Engiheer reported that it was in order as far as he could
inspect and also presented a letter from the Dutchess County De-
partment of Health stating according to their inspection this was
in order.
A resolution was made by Judge Beatty and seconded by Judge Kelly
that the bond for $4.5,000.00 as posted by Osborn Hills, Inc., guar-
anteeing the sewerage system for the developemnt known as Fleetwood
Manor be discharged as of December 7, 1961. Relolution carried
Superintendent of Highways, Charles E. Mewkill if the Board would
gi#e him permission to purchase a new plow for the payloader.
Motiom was made by Councilman Hait and seconded by Judge Kelly
that Mr. Mewkill be enpowered to purchase a plow for the payloader.
Motion carried
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The following resolution was made by Judge Kelly and seconded by
Councilman Hait. Motion carried
WHEREAS, VIE Annual budget for the current fiscal year includes
an appropriation in the amount of $2000.00 for contingent purposes
and
WHEREAS of the sum so appropriated
1,964.72 thereof remains un-
expended to da#e, and there are no outstanding claims against this item,
and no further expenses anticipated which would be chargeable against
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such appropriation, except as hereinafter set forth, and
WHEREAS, the heating plant in the Town Garge building has become
totally inoperative and requires replacement, the cost of this item
being unforseen and properly a contingent expanse of the Town, and
WHEREAS, AftEli advertising for bids pursuant to law, the sum
of $2,750.00 will be required to replace such plant, this being the
amount of the low bid received, and
WHEREAS there exist certain other unexpended balances which
meet the requirements and may be transferred to the con-
tingent fund in accordance with Section 115 of the Town Law, in order
to incease such fund to the amoung necessary for installation of the
aforesaid heating plant.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT of the unexpended balances hereinafterlisted, the amounts
set forth be transferred to the contingent fund as follows:
FUND
UNEXPENDED BALANCE TO BE TRANSFERRED
Dog Warden X350.00
Supervisor Office & other
Equipment
Town Engineer, Office &
other Expense
Town Hall, Compensation
of Employees
3300.00
300.00 200.00
100.00
38.00
Total transferred
100.00
200.00
800.00
2, THAT the contingent fund be increased by such tfansfers to
4'22,764.72 out of which the Supervisor is hereby authorized to
expend the sum of 02,750.00 in accordance with the terms of the
contract for the heating plant aforesaid.
The following resolution was made by Judge Kelly and seconded
by Judge Beatty. Resolution carried
WHEREAS, the annual budget for the current fischl year in-
cludes an appropration in the amount of $500.00 for Services of
Attorney and expenses of attorney, and
WHEREAS, after due allowance for outstanding claims and for
further expenditures chargeable against such appropration or
account, there is an unexpended balance in said appropriatin or
aacount in the amount of $500.00.
RESOLVED that 0500.00 of said unexpended balance be and
hereby is transferred to the Recreation Account or fund, and
that the amour* heretofore appropriated for such pnupoee be and
hereby is increased by such amount.
Mr. Effron appeared before the Board asking that roads in Fleet-
wood Manor (Fleetwood Drive & Ronsue Drive) be accepted. Mr.
Mewkill reported that roads were not up to specifications, and
he would not recommend accepting them. The Board stated that
if the roads were put into shape and met specifications that
they could be brought up at a special meeting and acted upon.
Mr. Effron requested that Barbara Lane & part of Fleetwood Drive
be accepted. Motion was made by Judge Beatty and seconded by
Councilman Hait that the roads ba accepted upon the presentation
of the Deed and that the bond was to remain on same until
May 1st, 1962.
The attached letter was read from the Planning Board pertaining
to Recreation Facilities. This was then opened for discussion
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Mr. Kenneth Thornton, staed that he thought we sould develope
the two properties we now have and see how these properties
are used before we go any further and that we ought to give
it a try for 2 bo 5 years.
Mr. Brannan wpoke about the need for recration facilites and
thought we shoud go after the property while we have the chance.
Mr. Eugene Conte wpoke about the opinolfn of the Planning Board.
Dr. Harvey Miller spoke about the work done at the Reese Property
and the need for recreation.
Mrs. Becker spoke being very much in favor the Kapfenstein property.
Mr. Ryan Chairman of the Recreation Committee read a letter of
Recommendation from the Recreation Committee and stated that he
would like the opinions of the Board on this matter, and that
he would like to have another public hearing on the purchase
of tiae Kapfenstein property.
The Board asked the Recration Committee and the Planning Board
to get together again and toc ome up with a set of plans pertain-
ing Recreation, these to be turned in before the expiration date
of the option, Ippeferrably the last of February.
Mb. Tennant appeared before the Board asking what had been done
about water rates. The Board stated these had been fixed by the
Public Service Commission.
Mr. Bisom asked the Planning Board when the Salvaie Yard Ordinance
would officially go into effect. The Board stated it would go
into effect on January 1, 1962.
Dr. Harvey Miller asked permission of Board to have two Foreign
Exchange students attend the Town Board meeting in January. The
Board stated ttley would be very glad to have them at this meeting.
Mie: =Mirras asked the Board what should be done about people starting
a dump. This should be presented to Dr. Petrie, County Board
of Health.
The final meeting of the year will be held on December 28th
1961 at 8 o'clock.
Motion was made by Jude Kelly and seconded by Judge Beatty that
we adjourn. Motion aavried
Signed
Town Clerk
December 7, 1961
To; Town Board, Town of Wappinger
From: Town of Wappinger Planning Board
Subject: Recreation Facilities
This memorandum refers to the request of the Town Board for comments
upon the proposed purchase for Recreation use of the Kapfenstein property
located on All Angel's Hill Road.
As you know, the Planning Board together with its planning consultant
is in the process of creating a Community Development Plan which will re-
present the Planning Board's opinion of the best goals for future develop -
went of the Town and the beat policies and standards to be followed in
reaching those goals. This Tbwn Plan will be based upon the extensive
studies of exisitng conditions in the Town, and will reflect the desires
and wishes of the Town residents to the extent it has been possible to
determine from meetings held throughout the Town. This Commnnity Develop-
ment Plan will be a helpful guide in the review and control of the rapid
development taking place in the Town.
In regard to Recreation, the Planning Board, Town Consultant and
the Recreation Commission should work together in the establishment of
recreation goals, policies and standards to be achieved as the Town
develops. Of course, the most important recreation goal to be obtained
is the provision of an adequate amount of land in the most advantageous
location to meet the Recreational needs of the people. Policies to be
followed in order to reach the Recreation goals of the Town will also
have to be agreed upon. Recreation policies might include:
i, Standards to be met in acquiring and developing sites and the
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establishment of a site acquisition program to meet these standards.
2. Requiring land for recreation in new subdivisions.
3. Town cooperation with local school boards to obtain joint use
of Town and recreation sites.
The following generally aecepted standards are recommended as a
preliminary basis for discussion;
Land for playground and play fields - 3 acres per 1000
Land for parks and special facilities -.1 acres per 1000
Total Recreation Land 10 acres per 1000
The Town now has an approximate population of 10,000 people. The
two sites recently acquired encompass an area of 92 acres which fulfill
the criteria of 70 acres for parks and special facilities,
Neighborhood playgrounds and playf'ields are needed for the more
active types of Recreation in the Town. lb satisfy this need, based on
the criteria of 3 acres per 1000, will require approximately 30 acres.
This land can be supplied gratis to the Town by requiring developers to
set aside land for recreational purposes.
After prolonged discussions with both the Town Board and the Re-
creation Commission, the Town Planning Board generally agreed that:
1. No additional park lands for recreational purposes be purchased
until ;
a. Recreation goals, policies, and standards are devei,ped
to be used as a guide and should be developed jointly
by the Planning Board, the Recreation Commission and the
Planning Consultant.
b. The Community Development Plan is completed reflecting
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the agreed upon Recreation goals, policiea, and standards*
c. The Reeves Site and the Becker Site are more fully developed
for recreational purposes,
The Planning Board would like to take thia opportunity to commend
the members of the Recreation Commission for their outstanding dedicated
pnblic aervice they have rendered the Town of Wappinger and we look forward
to working cooperatively with them in the maths ahead.
Respectfully, ,rt A .„
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