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2008-01-28 RGMTOWN CLERK CHRIS MASTERSON TOWN OF WAPPINGER TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590 (845)297-5771 FAX: (845) 298-1478 Town of Wappinger Town Board Meeting January 28th, 2008 7:00 PM Agenda SUPERVISOR CHRISTOPHER J. COLSEY TOWN COUNCIL WILLIAM H. BEALE VINCENT BETTINA MAUREEN McCARTHY JOSEPH P. PAOLONI 7:00 PM Meeting called to order on January 28"', 2008 at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY. I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Executive Session A. Cranberry B. Town Hall Building issue IV. Discussions A. Resolution 2008-14: Exempt Salaries for Officials B. Recreation Issues - Ralph Holt C. Assessor Vehicle Request - Christian Harkins D. Town Hall Building Renovation- George Kolb E. Grant writing Proposal - Victor Cornelius F. Maloney Heights Subdivision Drainage - Al Roberts G. Alternates to Various Boards - Al Roberts H. Comptroller - Vincent Bettina V. Minutes Approval 1. Wednesday, December 26, 2007 2. Monday, January 07, 2008 3. Wednesday, January 09, 2008 4. Monday, January 14, 2008 VI. Correspondence Log 2008-48. Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log VII. Public Portion VIII. Items for Special Consideration IX. Resolutions 2008-14. Resolution Establishing Salaries for Certain Exempt Civil Service Positions in the Town of Wappinger Tabled 119/2008 7:00 PM 2008-41. Order Calling Public Hearing on the Establishment of the Maloney Heights Subdivision Drainage District Tabled 111412008 7:00 PM 2008-43. Resolution of Authorization for Supervisor to Execute Transfer of Assignment Documents 2008-44. Resolution Establishing a Contributing Salary for the Joint Town Assessor of the Town of Wappinger and the Town of Fishkill 2008-45. Resolution of Authorization to Obtain Civil Service Examination Results Listing in Consideration of an Emergency Services Coordinator to the Town of Wappinger 2008-46. Resolution of Authorization to Purchase Replacement Computer Network Equipment 2008-47. Resolution to Schedule Special Meeting for the Purpose of Interviewing Certain Town of Wappinger Vacancies X. New Business XI. Adjournment Town of Wappinger Regular Meeting Minutes 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 townofwappinger. us Chris Masterson 845-297-5771 Monday, January 28th, 2008 7:00 PM Town Hall Call to Order Supervisor Colsey called the Meeting to order at 7:02 PM. Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Christopher Colsey Town of Wappinger Supervisor Present William Beale Town of Wappinger Councilman Present Vincent Bettina Town of Wappinger Councilman Present Maureen McCarthy Town of Wappinger Councilwoman Present Joseph Paoloni Town of Wappinger Councilman Present Pledge of Allegiance III. Executive Session Motion To: go into Executive Session at 7:09 PM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni Town Hall Building issue Personnel Issue Motion To: come out of Executive Session at 7:45 PM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni IV. Discussions Motion To: move the Grant Writing Proposal up in the order of the Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni Grant Writing Proposal - Victor Cornelius Supervisor Colsey opened the discussion at 7:45 PM. Grant Writer, Victor Cornelius, of Endeavor, Inc., addressed the Board. Mr. Cornelius gave a summary of his credentials and his current client list. Mr. Cornelius has very close ties with New York State Parks which may be helpful with regard to our historic preservation project. He will be filing a grant for the Town's Record Management Program, which will be submitted on February Is', 2008. At the conclusion of his presentation, he asked the board if there were any questions. Supervisor Colsey asked if he had come with a proposal for the Board to review. Mr. Cornelius replied that he had emailed it today. Supervisor Colsey noted that he had not received the email and asked that Mr. Cornelius submit it to the Town Board for consideration. Supervisor Colsey closed the discussion at 7:52 PM. Town of Wappinger Page l Printed 2/5/2008 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 Resolution 2008-14: Exempt Salaries for Officials Councilwoman McCarthy moved to un -table Resolution 2008-14 for discussion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bettina and passed unanimously. Supervisor Colsey opened the discussion at 7:51. He invited Linda Hannigan, of Sedore and Company, to contribute to the discussion. Councilwoman McCarthy began the discussion and distributed copies of the final budget worksheet for 2008. It was her request to discuss this resolution. Each year the adopted budget includes the salaries of the elected officials. Those salaries are reaffirmed by a resolution. However, this year the process was changed and, therefore, prompted questions. She noted that the Resolution was prepared with the prior years salaries, along with the additional line items for Deputy Supervisor and Budget Officer. She asked the Supervisor to revise the Resolution to be consistent with past resolutions. When it was presented during the Reorganization meeting, the two positions mentioned above were listed with no dollar amount assigned. Councilwoman McCarthy also stated that the Comptroller was asked not to attend the Meeting. The reason the positions had no dollar amounts listed is that no monies had been approved when the budget was adopted. Discussion took place at the Reorganization Meeting over this topic. During that discussion, the Board was told that these positions were not funded due to an oversight when the budget was prepared. She noted that the justifications sheets clearly indicate the total amount for section 1220.100 to be $112,000.00. From the outset of discussions, through the preliminary and final budget, the justification sheets consistently show these two positions unfunded. She stated that never during the conversations was there any request to fund these line items. The final adopted budget erroneously listed the total for section 1220.100 as $114,000. The $2000 error, which to the Councilwoman seems to be an error in transcription, was the amount officially adopted in the document. At the Reorganization meeting of January 9th, 2008, no mention was made to the Board of any difficulty on the Comptroller's part to reconcile the budget. The Comptroller was not present to address questions regarding this discrepancy. The Resolution was tabled until the Town Board Meeting of January 14th, 2008. At that Meeting, the Comptroller submitted a memo stating that she had difficulty reconciling the budget, due to the $2000 discrepancy. She asked for direction as to where to appropriate the money. She also suggested the $2000 be designated to the two budget lines that the Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor were pursuing. Councilwoman McCarthy also noted that she discovered, through the PayChex statements that were provided to her from the Comptroller, that the stipends for these positions were being paid from the first paycheck on January 2nd, 2008. She recalls that there was no Board approval to spend this money, yet it was designated and distributed anyway. The monies were then put back the following week, in what Councilwoman McCarthy feels to be an attempt to cover up an illegal act. The PayChex report shows each stipend payment. The money was put back into the Supervisor's Budget after more questions were raised and the Board failed to pass a budget modification designating this money to the Deputy Supervisor and Budget Officer lines. On January 14th, the Deputy Supervisor, Supervisor and Comptroller unsuccessfully attempted to appropriate the $2000, based on a memo provided to the Board. Councilwoman McCarthy recalled a part of the January 14th discussion during which the Comptroller was asked if the Deputy Supervisor and Supervisor had been paid anything above and beyond the adopted salaries for their positions. The Comptroller stated that they had not. The Supervisor stated for the record that none of the $2000 had been paid. The Deputy Supervisor asked why the payment issue was being raised. It is her belief that the Deputy Supervisor, Supervisor and Comptroller mislead the Board and the Public. She feels that the corruption and conspiracy to cover up the payment, by putting it back and pretending it did not happen, is conspiracy to commit an illegal act. Councilwoman McCarthy then made a motion to ask the Ethics Committee to convene immediately to investigate the actions of the Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor and Comptroller as they pertain to the discussed transactions, and to perform a formal report with a recommendation of action to the Town Board. She also moved to have Sedore and Co. handle the financial transactions for the Town until further notice. She further moved to have the Board develop a Request for Proposal for the position of Comptroller and conduct a broad search by advertising in government publications across the State and Country. She would also like the $2000 to be put back in the fund balance to offset any budget increase for next year. Councilwoman McCarthy then concluded her presentation and distributed the PayChex reports showing the transactions in question. She pointed out that the Comptroller had submitted a letter of resignation on Friday. She also claimed that she and the Comptroller had discussed this issue and that the PayChex documents were provided by the Comptroller. In her opinion, the Comptroller resigned to save face and so that she would not have to answer questions about the issue. Councilman Bettina asked Councilwoman McCarthy to verify that the time sheets from PayChex were given to her by the Comptroller. The Councilwoman confirmed that they were given to her on January 17th. He pointed out that the transactions were completed by the Comptroller. He asked if the Councilwoman was claiming that the Supervisor and Councilman Town of Wappinger Page 2 Printed 2/5/2008 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 Beale directed her to do this. Councilwoman McCarthy confirmed that she was told by the Comptroller that they told her to do it well before the Reorganization Meeting. Councilman Bettina commented that he doesn't believe the comments made by the Councilwoman. He understands the accusations being made, but he finds it interesting that the Comptroller decided not to be at the Meeting, being the one to actually make the transactions. He feels that the Comptroller did it on her own volition. Councilwoman McCarthy responded that it would be completely inconsistent with her behavior over the previous administration for Mrs. Gallucci to do this on her own. Councilman Paoloni asked why she would put the money back if that was the case. Councilman Bettina asked for Linda Hannigan's input. Ms. Hannigan explained that there were two discussions between herself and the Comptroller. The first conversation was to discuss the discrepancy in the Budget and the fact that the monies were paid to certain individuals and then taken back out. The Comptroller asked Ms. Hannigan if this was the appropriate thing to do as salaries for the items had not been established in the Budget. The second conversation was to discuss the memo that the Comptroller had written to the Board. Councilman Bettina asked who ordered the Comptroller to put the money back. Ms. Hannigan replied that she was unable to recall specific comments. Councilman Bettina followed by asking for clarification that Ms. Hannigan did not tell her to move the money either time. Ms. Hannigan confirmed that she did not initially tell the Comptroller to move the money but agreed with the decision. Councilman Paoloni asked Ms. Hannigan if the Comptroller mentioned who ordered the first transaction. Ms. Hannigan answered that she was under the impression that the Comptroller did it on her own. Councilwoman McCarthy disagreed and mentioned a conversation that, according to the Comptroller, took place between the Comptroller and Sedore & Co. Ms. Hannigan confirmed that the discussion took place. She recapped the discussion. Ms. Hannigan initially understood that there was a $2000 shortfall. The Comptroller explained to her that the Budget that was adopted totaled $114,000 for the 1220.100 section, a surplus of $2000. The Comptroller also noted that she had paid certain individuals, on her own, a portion of the surplus. Councilman Beale noted that it is very disturbing that Councilwoman McCarthy has the audacity to accuse the Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor of being thieves when she doesn't have the facts of the matter. Councilman Beale pointed out that there is $114,000 amount in the Supervisor's Budget and $112,000 in the worksheets, which presents a $2000 surplus. Councilman Paoloni asked why the money was put back if it was an appropriate action. Ms. Hannigan replied that it was not assigned to a particular salary and the Comptroller does not have the authority to assign the surplus to a salary. Councilman Bettina recalled conversation that took place at the January 14th Meeting during which he commented that "No monies can be moved without Board authorization". The Comptroller confirmed that she understood. That is why he is disturbed. He is also disturbed that the Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor are being accused of these wrongdoings. Councilman Paoloni noted that the Board needs to hear from the Comptroller. He asked if the Ethics Board would be the proper forum for this. Councilman Bettina answered that he doesn't want any appearance of impropriety on this administration. He feels the Ethics Board should look at it to clarify the issue; however, he feels that the Comptroller is at fault and not the Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor. Supervisor Colsey addressed the comments made by Councilwoman McCarthy. He confirmed that the Comptroller was told not to attend the Town Board Reorganization Meeting. He did not invite anyone that did not have a part in the Meeting itself. That would have cost the Town in overtime or professional service fees. He noted that Councilwoman McCarthy asked that the Comptroller be at the next Meeting. The Comptroller was at the next Meeting. He also discussed the memo written by the Comptroller. The memo contained what she found to be a discrepancy. She left the memo on his desk after she had left for the evening. He then mentioned the Resolution issue. He pointed out that he sent the Resolutions out well in advance so that the Board could look at them. Councilwoman McCarthy noted that the Resolution contained an extra column for the previous year. Supervisor Colsey added that he chose to include that item because the Budget appeared to have been under -budgeted. It seemed that Supervisor Ruggiero had given himself a raise from $5000 to $7000 in that line item. Last year, he had a $7000 appropriation. Supervisor Colsey also pointed out that the Resolution for 2008 was copy and pasted from the Resolution from 2007. In response to the fact that Supervisor Colsey signed the checks by hand, the Supervisor explained that he signed the stack of 60-80 checks because he did not yet have the mechanical stamp. This was his first week in the position and was not familiar with how much he or any other of the employees made. The Supervisor then mentioned the resignation of the Comptroller. He noted that it was a voluntary termination. He suggests that the Board not make unwarranted statements about why the Comptroller left. He would like to leave the matter up to the Board. Discussion followed. Councilman Paoloni seconded the motion made by Councilwoman McCarthy. Supervisor Colsey noted that he would be abstaining from the vote. Town Clerk Chris Masterson conducted a roll -call vote. Councilman Bettina, Councilwoman McCarthy and Torn of Wappinger Page 3 Printed 2/5/2008 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 Councilman Paoloni voted, "Aye". Councilman Beale and Supervisor Colsey abstained from the vote. The motion passed. Councilman Bettina asked the Town Attorney, Al Roberts, who would initiate the Ethics Board. Mr. Roberts replied that he felt Sedore & Co. would be the appropriate entity to compile the information. He is not sure what jurisdiction the Ethics Board would have other than an advisory opinion for the Town Board. Councilwoman McCarthy disagreed that Sedore & Co. should play a part in the conducting the investigation as they participated in the actions. Supervisor Colsey asked if she thought Mr. Roberts should lead the investigation. She replied that Mr. Roberts was aware of the situation and didn't come to the Board. Mr. Roberts noted that the only thing he has been pointing out from the start is that the Comptroller had no authority to make the transfer and had to get authority from the Board. He did note that he would rather the investigation be led by an uninterested party as well. Councilwoman McCarthy clarified that she would like the Ethics Board to conduct the investigation. If she is wrong she will admit it publicly. Councilman Beale asked if, since Resolution 2008-14 is tabled, the Town officials are being paid illegally. Councilwoman McCarthy replied that the salaries were adopted with the Budget document. Councilman Beale and Ms. Hannigan noted in agreement that the Supervisor's line item was adopted at $114,000. Councilwoman McCarthy recalled Ms. Hannigan just telling the Board that the $2000 that was not appropriated could not be spent without direction from the Board. Ms. Hannigan confirmed and went on to say that the Comptroller does not have the authority to establish salaries. Discussion about the chain of events, such as the moving of the money and submission of the memo followed. Concetta Olivieri, a resident of Wappinger, interrupted the discussion to make comments. Supervisor Colsey informed the resident that this was not the public portion of the Meeting and to hold her comments. Ms. Olivieri continued on with her comments, stating that she was at the Town Board Meetings in question. The Comptroller, in Ms. Olivieri's opinion, acted in a legal manner and Councilwoman McCarthy is only looking for trouble. Supervisor Colsey thanked the resident for her comments. The Supervisor moved on to discuss his last item. He pointed out that the Budget Officer line item is an item paid to the Supervisor in every municipality that he knows of. Supervisor Ruggiero raised the amount from $5,000 to $7,000 a couple years ago. Supervisor Colsey won his election on November 6th, 2007, and the Budget was passed on or about November 19th or 20th. The Budget Officer item was dropped after he had won the election. Councilwoman McCarthy referred to the Preliminary Budget worksheets, dating back to October 5th, and noted that there was never any money in those items. Councilman Paoloni's main point is that, if you want a raise, you don't just take a raise. It should have been brought up to the Board. Councilman Beale stated that Councilwoman McCarthy's dirty politics and implications are disgusting. Supervisor Colsey read a Resolution to appoint Sedore and Co. to provide consultant services to the Town, consisting of technical advice and training subjects to the limits that they do not act in a managerial fashion or be in a position to audit their own work, on an as needed basis. Councilman Bettina moved the Resolution and Councilman Beale seconded it. Councilwoman McCarthy asked who would be handling the day-to-day transactions for the Town. Supervisor Colsey answered that they would be handled by the current staff, as guided in the form that he had just outlined. The Resolution passed unanimously. Supervisor Colsey closed the discussion at 8:37 PM. Motion To: un -table Resolution 2008-014 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni Motion To: convene the Ethics Board for the Exempt Salaries Issue RESULT: ADOPTED [3 TO 01 MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman SECONDER: Joseph Paoloni, Councilman AYES: Vincent Bettina, Maureen McCarthy, Joseph Paoloni ABSTAIN: Christopher Colsey, William Beale Town of Wappinger Page 4 Printed 2/5/2008 R1 1 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 Motion To: appoint Sedore & Co RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman SECONDER: William Beale, Councilman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni Recreation Issues - Ralph Holt Supervisor Colsey opened the discussion at 8:37 PM. Ralph Holt addressed the Board first about the vandalism issues. He had to get an estimate for the Rockingham park repairs for the State Police. He got an estimate from Neave Landscaping for $29,000. Councilman Paoloni noted that he thought the people that did the damage were caught. Mr. Holt confirmed that the people were caught and arraigned. He was not sure what has happened since. Councilman Bettina commented that the Town should seek restitution. Councilman Paoloni agreed and went on to say that the Town should make this public to deter others from committing the same crimes. He would hope the people responsible would pay for repairs and not the taxpayers. Mr. Holt agrees. Councilwoman McCarthy mentioned that she had a conversation with Bill Farrell, president of the Little League. Mr. Farrell offered to level the fields and remove the ruts if the Town would purchase the dirt. Councilman Bettina also offered to provide heavy equipment to do the work. Mr. Holt appreciates the offers but still feels that restitution should be sought. Councilman Bettina asked the Town Attorney, Al Roberts, about the process of seeking restitution. Mr. Roberts replied that there is a law under the Education Law that the parents could be held responsible. He thinks that the Town would first have to look into insurance coverage to see if it is covered. The fastest way to handle it would be to require restitution as part of any plea bargain that may be entered into as a result of criminal proceedings. Councilman Bettina recommended that Mr. Roberts send a letter on behalf of the Board indicating that restitution be sought. Councilman Paoloni seconded Councilman Bettina's comments. Discussion about the possible proceedings followed. The discussion then turned to the vandalism at the Spook Hill Park. In that matter, there was no damage because the ground was frozen. A Trooper was sent to the house where the kids gained access to the park. The resident of that house confirmed that he allowed the kids to use his property to ride on. He did not know that the kids used that access to get onto the park property. The resident was informed that he would be held responsible if it happened again. Mr. Holt then discussed the key issue. Keys will be distributed to every Town park that has a gate. He began to discuss the keys for Carnwath. Supervisor Colsey commented that he had already given the Board an update on that situation. Mr. Holt went on to discuss the proposal for security cameras at Carnwath. ADT is prepared to make a proposal for presentation to the Board if that is the direction the Town wishes to go. Councilman Bettina recommended seeking proposals from local companies. Mr. Holt also mentioned that there was an individual designated as Security on the Recreation Commission. This would be a volunteer job. Councilman Bettina asked the Town Attorney if there was a liability issue with having a volunteer do this job. Mr. Roberts replied that it was acceptable to have a volunteer do that work, but there may be an issue with the skill level. Councilman Beale asked what the responsibilities for this position would be. The volunteer would work in conjunction with the vandalism patrol and oversee the implementation of the security at the parks. The next item brought up by Mr. Holt involved the caretaker position at Carnwath. He recommends putting someone on site permanently. There is an employee that goes to the site to open and close the gate and to mow the park during the warm weather. He would like to put a mower on site and turn the second floor of the administration building into an apartment. The first floor has been renovated by Town personnel and looks great. Craig O'Donnell has offered to remodel the second floor approximately $11,000. Councilman Bettina noted that the contractor would have to have an apprentice program and would also have to use prevailing wage. He would like the Board to pursue doing something along those lines. He is presently trying to find out what the insurance impact would be if there was a caretaker on premises. Supervisor Colsey pointed out that there is a specific candidate for this position. Mr. Holt discussed the person in more detail. Councilman Paoloni recommended that Mr. O'Donnell charge the Town the full amount and donate the remainder to achieve the $11,000 amount. Councilman Bettina added that there is still the issue of having an apprentice program. Mr. Roberts commented that there may be a threshold of $20,000. Councilman Bettina asked that it be investigated. Councilman Paoloni noted that the bottom line is that there are possibilities to be negotiated. Supervisor Colsey asked if the Board favored the caretaker position. Councilman Paoloni and Councilman Bettina answered that it is something to be explored. Torn of Wappinger Page 5 Printed 2/5/2008 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 The last item for discussion involved the possibility of creating an access road on Carnwath that would permit cars on site while the buildings are posted. He recommends the Engineer to the Town, Bob Gray, to continue with the proposal to see if it would be something the Board would like to do. He also noted that this would benefit the Museum. Mr. Gray added that the Town would need to establish pedestrian access at the very least. Supervisor Colsey commended Mr. Holt on the work he did to track down plans from 1991 in which the access road was already planned out. Mr. Holt noted that this is something that would allow the Town to open the park up for the summer. Supervisor Colsey pointed out that the Sports Museum has not yet paid the rent for January/February and asks the Town to consider waiving the rent due to the posting of the buildings. Councilman Bettina made the motion to waive the rent for two months in the total of $1000, due to the hardship caused by the posting of the building. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy. Councilman Beale asked how far the Town would be from remedying the problem. Mr. Gray responded that it would be about 200 feet long by about 12 feet wide. He estimates it would be approximately $10,000. It would depend on whether it would need to be paved. Supervisor Colsey asked the Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster, if he could do the work for $5,000. Mr. Foster replied that he has not seen any plans or been consulted. He explained regulations and standards regarding the paving of roadways. He would have to see a plan before he could comment. Mr. Holt explained that this topic has only been in the works for two days. Supervisor Colsey closed the discussion at 9:06 PM. Motion To: direct Al Roberts to look into holding parents accountable for vandalism acts RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman SECONDER: Joseph Paoloni, Councilman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni Assessor Vehicle Request - Christian Harkins Supervisor Colsey opened the discussion at 9:06 PM. The Town Assessor, Christian Harkins, explained the situation regarding the Assessor's vehicle. The vehicle that the Assessor had broke down. The Town Highway Superintendent, Graham Foster, recommended not fixing the car as the cost to fix would be more than it's worth. Councilwoman McCarthy asked if Fishkill provided a car for him. Mr. Harkins replied that the car provided by Fishkill is for his use, but not for his Wappinger staff to use. Councilman Paoloni asked for clarification that the Town of Wappinger has always had a car for the Assessor's Office staff. Mr. Harkins confirmed. Councilman Paoloni then asked if it were correct that he is now hearing that there needs to be two cars for the Assessor. Supervisor Colsey clarified that Fishkill's insurance would not permit the Wappinger staff to utilize the Assessor's car. Councilman Paoloni noted that this was not the agreement under the CAP program. He warned the Board, back when the CAP was first being discussed, that the Town was not going to realize any savings by going through with the CAP agreement. With this situation now, it seems that he was right. Supervisor Colsey clarified that he recommends the Town assigning the new car as a pool car. Councilwoman McCarthy asked if it would be better to lease a vehicle. Councilman Paoloni noted that it probably would not be wise to lease, given the amount of miles that would be put on the car. He recommended that Supervisor Colsey meet with Supervisor Pagones to review the agreement because he was under the assumption that there would be one car for the Assessor that the Towns would split. Councilwoman McCarthy and Mr. Harkins replied that the car is being split, but the staff are not permitted to use it. Discussion about the agreement followed. Supervisor Colsey noted that he had researched the cost of a new car. The cheapest car would be a 2008 Ford Focus, at $10,600. A hybrid starts at $20,000. Councilman Paoloni noted that, if Wappinger had picked up the car in the original agreement, this would not be an issue now. He feels that he was misled through the negotiating of the agreement. Councilwoman McCarthy agreed that she was not aware that the Wappinger field inspector would need a vehicle. Councilman Beale asked if the Town didn't currently have any staff cars. Supervisor Colsey replied that the Building Department did. George Kolb, Director of Code Enforcement, noted that he discussed the vehicle situation during the Budget process. There is also an issue with the amount of cars needed by that department. Before the Assessor's car broke down, it was used by his staff as well as the Assessor's staff. Occasionally, his staff is shorthanded in terms of availability of cars. He included two four- wheel drive hybrid vehicles for $23,000 each. Mr. Harkins added that his staff has do negotiate rough roads at times, which would necessitate a four-wheel drive vehicle. Supervisor Colsey will put this on the February 11th agenda. He then closed the discussion at 9:16 PM. Town of Wappinger Page 6 Printed 2/5/2008 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 Town Hall Building Renovation- George Kolb Supervisor Colsey opened the discussion at 9:16 PM. George Kolb, Director of Code Enforcement, explained the issue regarding the Town Hall. He was asked to address maintenance concerns with the building. Mr. Kolb's report dealt with renovation of the bathrooms, the Main Meeting Room and the Courtroom ceiling. The Town should also consider replacing the outdated emergency exit signs and corresponding emergency lighting. He also looked into the possibility of reconfiguring the Supervisor's office to provide for an office for the Legislative Aide. Supervisor Colsey noted that he didn't feel it was appropriate for the Supervisor to have 1/8th of the real estate of the Town Hall while other key personnel shared closet sized offices. Mr. Kolb also commented on the condition of the exterior windows of Town Hall. He recommended that the Board look at having a professional technician give a report on the existing heating and air conditioning units in the building. Additionally, the ventilation system in the entire building needs to be cleaned and filtering systems need to be installed. It appears that there are excessive amounts of cabling wire installed in the ceilings that need to be tied up to the structural elements of the grid so that they don't rest on the grid itself. The exterior doors to the building seem to be operational, but he recommends having them lubricated and inspected. Along with the utility items in the building, he also recommends conducting an energy efficiency study for the building. Supervisor Colsey noted that many employees have resorted to using space heaters in the offices. Mr. Kolb also noted that he was asked to look into the possibility of adding additional court space or removing court space. Supervisor Colsey asked to defer this issue to a later time. Mr. Kolb noted that the existing Courtroom is approximately 2700 square feet and the TransCare facility is 5832 square feet. As there were no further comments or questions, Supervisor Colsey closed the discussion at 9:22 PM. Maloney Heights Subdivision Drainage - Al Roberts Supervisor Colsey opened the discussion at 9:23 PM. Al Roberts, Town Attorney, discussed the Maloney Heights Drainage District issue. The practice and policy of the Town since the implementation of the MS4 regulations, any subdivision having significant drainage facilities associated with it is required to have a drainage district. The costs for the maintenance and upkeep of the facilities would be covered by the individual lot owners in the district. The Board had the petition for the establishment and the Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing before them. The map, plan and report had been prepared by Jay Paggi, the former Town Engineer, and is on file in the Town Clerk's Office. Councilwoman McCarthy asked what the size of the Subdivision was. Mr. Roberts answered that it is 8 lots located at the Maloney Road intersection with Route 376, across the street from the apartment complex. He went on to describe the drainage parcel and drainage ditch, both of which will be dedicated to the district. Once established, the lot owners will be back -charged for any maintenance and operation of the facility. The estimated cost is $650 per lot per year. Discussion followed. Supervisor Colsey closed the discussion at 9:28 PM. Alternates to Various Boards - Al Roberts Supervisor Colsey opened the discussion at 9:29 PM. Al Roberts had provided a memo to the Town Board with a model Local Law, which was prepared by the Rural Commission, along with copies of the Town of Poughkeepsie, Town of East Fishkill and Town of Beekman Local Laws. In the way that the statute was originally drafted, the alternate members are designed simply for conflicts of interest. The Attorney General has issued an opinion that it can be expanded for general absences or lack of a quorum for whatever reason. All three versions provided to the Board for review all permit alternates to be used for reasons other than conflict of interest. If the Board chooses, it may tailor the Local Law for whatever provisions the Board would deem appropriate. Mr. Roberts sited examples in recent history that this Local Law would have been useful. Discussion followed. Supervisor Colsey asked for a motion to add the topic as a discussion item on the February 25"' agenda. Councilwoman McCarthy made the motion. Councilman Bettina seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The Supervisor then closed the discussion at 9:43 PM. Town of Wappinger Page 7 Printed 2/5/2008 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 V. Vl. Motion To: add Alternates to Various Boards to the February 25th, 2008 Agenda for discussion RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman SECONDER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni ..... Comptroller - Vincent Bettina Supervisor Colsey opened the discussion at 9:43 and asked Councilman Bettina if he would like to withdraw the discussion item. Councilman Bettina clarified that he intended the former Town Comptroller, Jean Gallucci, be a part of the interview process for Town Comptroller. He recommends that the Board move quickly in placing the ad and hiring someone to assume the role. Supervisor Colsey noted that Resolution 2008-47 included this position. Councilwoman McCarthy suggested developing an RFP. She asked if the Board was looking for a CPA. She would like a broad pool of candidates. Councilman Paoloni brought up the option of hiring a Town Accountant, which would be a civil service position. He is getting tired of seeing Comptrollers getting fired or quitting. Discussion followed. Supervisor Colsey closed the discussion at 9:47 PM. Minutes Approval Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 ✓ Vote Record - Acceptance of Minutes for December 26 2007 7:30 PM Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Absent Christopher Colsey Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Accepted William Beale Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Accepted as Amended Vincent Bettina Initiator 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled ❑ Tabled Maureen McCarthy Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Maureen McCarthy Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Joseph Paoloni Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Monday, January 07th, 2008 ✓ Vote Record - Acceptance of Minutes for January 7 2008 6:30 PM Yes/Aye Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent 0 Accepted Christopher Colsey Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Accepted William Beale Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Accepted as Amended Vincent Bettina Initiator 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Maureen McCarthy Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Joseph Paoloni Maureen McCarthy Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Joseph Paoloni Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Wednesday, January 091h, 2008 ✓ Vote Record - Acceptance of Minutes for January 9 2008 7:00 PM Yes/Aye Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent 0 Accepted Christopher Colsey Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Accepted as Amended William Beale Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled Vincent Bettina Initiator 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Maureen McCarthy Maureen McCarthy Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Joseph Paoloni Joseph Paoloni Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Monday, January 14th, 2008 ✓ Vote Record - Acceptance of Minutes for January 14 2008 7:00 PM Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent 0 Accepted Christopher Colsey Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Accepted as Amended William Beale Voter 0 ❑ ❑ El 11 Tabled Vincent Bettina Initiator 0 ❑ ❑ 11 Maureen McCarthy Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Joseph Paoloni Voter 0 El ❑ ❑ Correspondence Log RESOLUTION: 2008-48 Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Correspondence Log NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the letters and communications itemized on the attached Correspondence Log are hereby accepted and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Town of Wappinger Page 8 Printed 2/512008 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 mi The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2008-48 ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman SECONDER: William Beale, Councilman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted Christopher Colsey Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Adopted as Amended William Beale Voter a ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated Vincent Bettina Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled ❑ Withdrawn Maureen McCarthy Initiator 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Joseph Paoloni Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 28th, 2008 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. Items for Special Consideration Motion To: add dog park issue to the Agenda by Unanimous Consent RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Paoloni, Councilman SECONDER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni Dog Parks - Vincent Bettina Supervisor Colsey opened the item at 9:49 PM. Councilman Paoloni made a motion to add the item to the agenda by unanimous consent. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman McCarthy and passed unanimously. Councilman Bettina asked David Stolman, Town Planner, to move forward with plans for the adoption of the dog park at Castle Point Park. He has sent out a newsletter about the park and receives letters and phone calls from residents that think it is a good idea. He also brought up a microchip that could be implanted in the scruff of a dog's neck for identification purposes. He asked the Town Clerk, Chris Masterson, if he had heard of this. The Town Clerk replied that he has been doing microchipping clinics for two years already. Mr. Stolman asked what he was being asked to do. Councilman Bettina asked that Mr. Stolman look at what Fishkill has done with their park and come up with ideas for the Wappinger dog park. Motion To: add Highway Monies topic to Agenda by Unanimous Consent RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman SECONDER: William Beale, Councilman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni Highway Monies - Graham Foster Supervisor Colsey opened the discussion item at 9:52 PM. Councilman Bettina made a motion to add the item to the agenda by unanimous consent. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beale and passed unanimously. Graham Foster, Town Highway Superintendent, explained that this is a form that, by statute, must be signed by the Board before any money can be spent out of the 5110 account. It must be signed at the earliest convenience of the Board and two originals must be filed with the County. Supervisor Colsey closed the discussion at 9:53 PM. Motion To: add Capital Equipment issue to the Agenda by Unanimous Consent RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman SECONDER: William Beale, Councilman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni Capital Equipment - Graham Foster Supervisor Colsey opened the discussion at 9:53 PM. Councilman Bettina made a motion to add the item to the agenda by unanimous consent. The motion was seconded by Torun of Wappinger Page 9 Printed 2/5/2008 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 Councilman Beale and passed unanimously. Graham Foster, Town Highway Superintendent, referred to a letter that was submitted to the Town Board. The letter mentioned that the Highway Department had requested a sweeper, truck and backhoe. Mr. Foster explained the procedure that would need to be followed to purchase the equipment. Councilman Bettina made a motion to allow the Highway Superintendent to go out to bid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beale and passed unanimously. Motion To: authorize the Highway Superintendent to go out to bid RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman SECONDER: William Beale, Councilman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni VIII. Public Portion Motion To: suspend the rules for public comment on the agenda items RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman SECONDER: William Beale, Councilman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni Public comments on the agenda items Concetta Olivieri, a resident of Wappinger, asked that the Town Board meet at the dais and not at the table on the Meeting Room floor. Supervisor Colsey thanked her for her comments. Motion To: reinstate the rules RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: I1:4111111111:=- 9 M=1 I ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] Vincent Bettina, Councilman Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni RESOLUTION: 2008-14 Resolution Establishing Salaries for Certain Exempt Civil Service Positions in the Town of Wappinger BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for the following named Town Officers and Employees be and the same hereby are fixed and established at the following rates: Title 2008 Supervisor $56,000.00 Deputy Supervisor $ Town Justice $26,780.00 Town Justice $26,780.00 1 Councilman $9,465.00 1 Councilman $9,465.00 1 Councilman $9,465.00 1 Councilman $9,465.00 Highway Superintendent $76,562.00 Town Clerk $53,868.00 Budget Officer $ AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the persons holding the aforesaid Positions shall be paid with 52 pay periods throughout the year 2008. Town of Wappinger Page 10 Printed 2/5/2008 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2008-14 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Adopted Christopher Colsey Voter ❑ ❑ 21 ❑ ❑ Adopted as Amended William Beale Voter ❑ ❑ 21 ❑ ❑ Defeated Vincent Bettina Seconder El 11 ❑ ❑ Tabled El Withdrawn Maureen McCarthy Initiator CEJ ❑ ❑ ❑ Joseph Paoloni Voter Rl ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 28th, 2008 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION: 2008-41 Order Calling Public Hearing on the Establishment of the Maloney Heights Subdivision Drainage District WHEREAS, the written Petition of ATTALLAH NESHEIWAT and JOSEPH NESHEIWAT, dated November 27th, 2007, as Petitioners and Owners of 100% of the MALONEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, having been duly presented to the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, New York, requesting that a drainage district to be known as the "MALONEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE DISTRICT" which is more particularly described in the attached Map, Plan and Report of the MALONEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE DISTRICT Subdivision dated September 22°d, 2005, prepared by Paggi, Martin & Del Bene, LLP and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk; and WHEREAS, Attallah Nesheiwat and Joseph Nesheiwat are the Owners of 100% of the property contained in the proposed drainage district; and WHEREAS, the properties to be included within the MALONEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE DISTRICT, consist of those properties described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and hereby incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, the map entitled "Map, Plan and Report for the MALONEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE DISTRICT" dated September 22nd, 2005, and relating to the establishment of the proposed drainage district was prepared by Paggi, Martin & Del Bene, LLP, duly licensed civil engineers of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned Map, Plan and Report has been duly filed with the Town Clerk and has been prepared in a manner and in such detail that this Town Board has determined that said Map, Plan and Report is in accordance with the requirements of Article 12 of the Town Law; and WHEREAS, the improvements proposed in said district consist of the construction, installation and maintenance of a drainage system to serve the properties within said district in accordance with certain plans incorporated in the Map, Plan and Report dated September 22"d, 2005 and which is hereby approved and adopted by this Town Board and is now on file in the Office of the Town Clerk; and WHEREAS, the Petitioners, Attallah Nesheiwat and Joseph Nesheiwat shall construct said drainage system at their own expense and once the drainage facilities required for the subdivision have been properly constructed to the satisfaction of the Town, the drainage facilities shall be transferred to the Town of Wappinger and/or the MALONEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE DISTRICT, without any cost to the Town, and all costs and expenses occasioned by the creation of this district shall be borne by the Petitioners, Attallah Nesheiwat and Joseph Nesheiwat; and WHEREAS, Attallah Nesheiwat and Joseph Nesheiwat shall install all improvements referenced in the Map, Plan and Report and dedicate same to the District upon completion thereof; and WHEREAS, the improvements to be constructed for the MALONEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE DISTRICT shall be the storm water facilities outside the limits of the Town roads, rights -of -ways and shall consist of such facilities, including but not limited to, sixteen (16) catch basins, 1,283 +/- linear feet of piping, two (2) detention ponds, four (4) drains with rip -rap inlet and outlet protection and one (1) Swale; and WHEREAS, the maintenance of all drainage easements and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith is more fully described in the Map, Plan and Report, herein further described; and WHEREAS, following the aforementioned Petitioner's construction and dedication of the improvements to the Town, the cost for and for maintaining the District shall be assessed, levied and collected from the several lots and parcels of land within said district in proportion to Town of Wappinger Page 11 Printed 2/5/2008 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 the benefit which each lot and parcel of land in said district shall derive there from as set forth in the Map, Plan and Report; and WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report, including an estimate of costs has been prepared in such manner and detail as has heretofore been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York relating to the establishment of the proposed Drainage District of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York to be known as the MALONEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE DISTRICT; and WHEREAS, maximum estimated costs of said improvements to the Town is zero ($0.00); and WHEREAS, there are no hook-up fees proposed to the typical property in the MALONEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE DISTRICT; and WHEREAS, the estimated costs to the MALONEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE DISTRICT for the first-year budget will be approximately Five Thousand Two Hundred ($5,200.00) Dollars resulting in a cost to the typical lot of Six Hundred and Fifty ($650.00) Dollars per lot; and WHEREAS, a detailed explanation of the manner by which the computations for the estimated first-year costs to the typical property in the MALONEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE DISTRICT is contained within the aforesaid Map, Plan and Report which has been filed in the Office of the Town Clerk where the same is available during regular office hours for examination by any person interested in the subject matter thereof; and WHEREAS, the Town Board determines that the creation of this Drainage District is a Type II action as defined in 6 NYCRR 617.5 and in Chapter 117 of the Code of the Town of Wappinger and, accordingly, the Town Board hereby expressly determines that this action is not an action that requires review pursuant to the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) or pursuant to Chapter 117 of the Code of the Town of Wappinger or pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a Public Hearing on the establishment of the MALONEY HEIGHTS DRAINAGE DISTRICT all pursuant to Section 209-d of the Town Law; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York as follows: 1. Recitations Incorporated. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Order as if fully set forth and adopted herein. 2. Public Hearing. The Town Board hereby determines that a meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, shall be held at the Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, in said Town, on the 25th day of February, 2008 at 7:30 P.M., for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing to consider the establishment of the MALONEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE DISTRICT described herein and to consider the Map, Plan and Report dated September 22nd, 2005, filed in relation thereto, and to hear all persons interested in the subject matter thereof concerning the same, and for such other action on the part of said Town Board as may be required by law or authorized by law. 3. Publication and Posting. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of this Order to be published once in the Southern Dutchess News, the official newspaper of the Town, and the Poughkeepsie Journal, the first publication thereof to be not less than ten nor more than twenty days before the day set herein for the hearing as aforesaid, and said Town Clerk shall also cause a copy thereof to be posted on the sign -board of the Town maintained pursuant to Subdivision 6 of Section 30 of the Town Law and to send, by first class mail, a copy thereof to each owner of taxable real property within the proposed MALONEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE DISTRICT, as shown upon the latest completed assessment roll of the Town. 4. This Order shall take effect immediately. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: Vote Record - Resolution RES -200841 0 Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent Christopher Colsey Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 11 Adopted as Amended William Beale Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated ❑ Vincent Bettina Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled ❑ Withdrawn Maureen McCarthy Initiator 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Joseph Paoloni Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 281h, 2008 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. Town of Wappinger Page 12 Printed 2/5/2008 01 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 RESOLUTION: 2008-43 Resolution of Authorization for Supervisor to Execute Transfer of Assignment Documents WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has a appointed Albert Roberts, Esq. to serve as legal counsel to the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Code Enforcement actions, on January 9th, 2008; WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has appointed the law firm of Gellert & Klein to serve as legal counsel to the Town Board for matters pertaining to personnel and labor relations, and tax certiorari actions, on January 9th, 2008; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes Supervisor Christopher Colsey to execute any documents pertaining to a transfer of assignment(s) relative to legal counsel consistent with appointments made at the January 9t1i, 2008, Town Reorganization meeting. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2008-43 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent 0 Adopted Christopher Colsey Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Adopted as Amended William Beale Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated Vincent Bettina Initiator 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled ❑ Withdrawn Maureen McCarthy Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Joseph Paoloni Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 28th, 2008 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION: 2008-44 Resolution Establishing a Contributing Salary for the Joint Town Assessor of the Town of Wappinger and the Town of Fishkill WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger and the Town of Fishkill entered into an Coordinated Assessment Agreement, on December 28th 2006; and WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger and Town of Fishkill jointly consented to appoint Christian Harkins as the CAP Assessor; and WHEREAS, Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero of the Town of Wappinger and Supervisor Joan A. Pagones of the Town of Fishkill mutually agreed to set the CAP Assessor's 2008 shared salary at $85,000.00, on or about November 19th 2007; and WHEREAS, Supervisor Christopher Colsey of the Town of Wappinger has personally met with Supervisor Joan A. Pagones and Comptroller Robert Wheeling of the Town of Fishkill and verified the aforementioned agreement and budget appropriation, on January 171h, 2008; and WHEREAS, Supervisor Christopher Colsey of the Town of Wappinger personally met with CAP Assessor Christian Harkins, and confirmed his personal meeting(s) with Supervisor Ruggiero and Supervisor Pagones respective to his 2008 salary; and WHEREAS, Supervisor Colsey of the Town of Wappinger confirmed the budgeted amount for the CAP Assessor with the Town of Wappinger Comptroller to be $42,500.00, on January 18t", 2008. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the CAP Assessor shall be set at $85,000.00 in a manner to be shared equally between the Town of Wappinger and the Town of Fishkill. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salaries of the persons holding the aforesaid Position shall be paid with 52 pay periods throughout the year 2008. Town of Wappinger Page 13 Printed 2/5/2008 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: ✓Vote Record - Resolution RES -2008-44 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ❑ Adopted Christopher Colsey Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Adopted as Amended William Beale Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated Vincent Bettina Initiator 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Tabled ❑ Maureen McCarthy Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Withdrawn Joseph Paoloni Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 28th, 2008 The Resolution is hereby tabled. RESOLUTION: 2008-45 Resolution of Authorization to Obtain Civil Service Examination Results Listing in Consideration of an Emergency Services Coordinator to the Town of Wappinger WHEREAS, the position of Emergency Services Coordinator was a position approved by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger; and WHEREAS, the position of Emergency Services Coordinator has been determined to be under the jurisdiction of the New York Civil Service Agency and an examination was offered in December of 2007. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor and/or his designee to gain a prospective list of candidates through the Dutchess County Department of Personnel in accordance with the procedures set forth in New York State Civil Service, and such appointment shall be subject to personal interview by a majority of members of the Town Board and by Resolution at a regularly scheduled Town Board meeting. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2008-45 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent 0 Adopted Christopher Colsey Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Adopted as Amended William Beale Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated Vincent Bettina Initiator 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled ❑ Withdrawn Maureen McCarthy Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Joseph Paoloni Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 28th, 2008 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. RESOLUTION: 2008-46 Resolution of Authorization to Purchase Replacement Computer Network Equipment WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has a pre-existing wireless network router installed at a period of greater than three years ago in accordance with efforts to provide computer accessibility in an event of local disaster and Town Board meeting room presentation purposes; and WHEREAS, such pre-existing equipment was partially de -activated due to security concerns due to hardware limitations; and WHEREAS, Supervisor Christopher Colsey has gained consultation from the Town's appointed computer consultants (Duality, Inc.) regarding the replacement of this specific hardware device to "business class" grade that enables wireless access without jeopardizing Town of Wappinger secured data. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby authorizes Duality, Inc., to seek a replacement of the existing wireless router to a model deemed "business class" in accordance with the Town's procurement policies, and an amount not to exceed $350.00 in combined hardware and installation costs. Town of Wappinger Page 14 Printed 2/5/2008 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2008-46 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted Christopher Colsey Voter Rl ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Adopted as Amended William Beale Voter 10 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated Vincent Bettina Initiator 2 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Tabled ❑ Withdrawn Maureen McCarthy Seconder 10 ❑ ❑ ❑ Withdrawn Joseph Paoloni Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 281h, 2008 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. Motion To: amend Resolution 2008-47 to include Legislative Aide, ZBA and Recreation RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman SECONDER: Joseph Paoloni, Councilman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni RESOLUTION: 2008-47 Resolution to Schedule Special Meeting for the Purpose of Interviewing Certain Town of Wappinger Vacancies WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger has certain positions for which it deems necessary to interview to include Legislative Aide, Zoning Board of Appeals member; and Recreation Committee Member. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby schedules Monday, February 4th, 2008, starting at 7:00 PM for the sole purpose of interviewing potential candidates for said positions. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish the notice of said meeting in the Town's official newspaper. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: ✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2008-47 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent D Adopted Christopher Colsey Voter 21 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Adopted as Amended William Beale Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated Vincent Bettina Initiator 0 El ❑ El Tabled ❑ Maureen McCarthy Seconder El ❑ ❑ ❑ Withdrawn Joseph Paoloni Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York January 28th, 2008 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. X. New Business A. Councilman Beale New Business Councilman Beale brought up an issue with the Dog Warden. He asked if it would be a good idea for the Dog Warden to take an Animal Control Officer test. Supervisor Colsey replied that it would benefit the Town but the Town could not force Mr. Owen to take the test. Councilman Beale recommended that the Board make Mr. Owen aware of the test. Councilman Beale also noted that the Poughkeepsie Journal and Southern Dutchess News are still publishing that the Town Board Meeting time is 7:30 PM. Supervisor Colsey will check into the matter. B. Councilwoman McCarthy New Business Councilwoman McCarthy noted that there is an insurance claim in the Town Board's packet. The claim is for a child that was injured at a Town Recreation summer program. The Torn of Wappinger Page 15 Printed 2/5/2008 Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2008 resident received a bill for ambulance transportation. The resident should not have been charged for that transportation. The Councilwoman would like the Supervisor to look into the matter. Supervisor Colsey replied that he would talk to TransCare about it. Councilman Beale commented that the wording on the bill is inappropriate and should be changed. It is misleading as it is now. XI. Executive Session . Motion To: go into Executive Session at 10:22 PM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Vincent Bettina, Councilman SECONDER: William Beale, Councilman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni Cranberry Motion To: come out of Executive Session at 11:14 PM XII. Adjournment ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] William Beale, Councilman Vincent Bettina, Councilman Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni Motion To: adjourn at 11:15 PM RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William Beale, Councilman SECONDER: Maureen McCarthy, Councilwoman AYES: Colsey, Beale, Bettina, McCarthy, Paoloni The Meeting Adjourned at 11:15 PM. hn C. sterson Town Clerk Town of Wappinger Page 16 Printed 2/5/2008 1�