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2008-139ift 2008-139 Resolution Endorsing the Collateral Source Bill (S.4164/A.2989) At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on April 28th 2008. The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the following were present: PRESENT: Supervisor Councilmembers ABSENT: Christopher J. Colsey William H. Beale Vincent F. Bettina Maureen McCarthy Joseph P. Paoloni The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Bettina and seconded by Councilman Beale. WHEREAS, a present inequity exists in that only municipalities and other public employers in New York State must pay a plaintiff's double recovery for lost future earnings in personal injury lawsuits, which occurs when the lawsuit is brought against the public employer by one of its employees; and WHEREAS, what is known as the Collateral Source Bill (S.4164/A.2989) has been introduced to correct this inequity, so that all plaintiffs and defendants, public and private, are treated equally regarding jury awards for lost future wages; and WHEREAS, the Collateral Source Bill does not in any way limit jury awards for pain and suffering; and WHEREAS, currently there are over 1,360 municipalities and other public entities urging the bill's enactment and 50 legislative sponsors (including Senator Saland); and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger wishes to endorse this Collateral Source Bill and urges its adoption and approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein. 2. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby joins with Senator Stephen Saland in his support of the Collateral Source Bill (S.4164/A.2989) and urges the support of Governor David Patterson, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, and Assemblyman Marc Molinaro for its adoption and approval. The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows: CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR Voting: AYE WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN Voting: ABSENT Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York 4/28/2008 The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted. C �7OHN C. M STERSON, TOWN CLERK STEPHEN M.SALAND SENATOR, 41ST DISTRICT CHAIRMAN OF MAJORITY STEERING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN EDUCATION COMMITTEES BANKS CODES ETHICS FINANCE INSURANCE JUDICIARY RULES John C. Masterson Town Clerk, Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 Dear Mr. Masterson: TOWN CLERK Thank you for your letter with regard to S4164/A2989, the Collateral Source bill. As you may know, I have supported this bill in the past. If S4164 should come before me in Committee or on the Senate floor, I would again anticipate giving it my support. I appreciate your taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. SMS:rk 0 Sincerely, Stephen M. Saland Senator ALBANY OFFICE: ROOM 708 _ LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ALBANY, NEW YORK 12247 sr,�s�swR (518) 455-2411 THE SENATE FAX (518) 426-6920 STATE OF NEW YORK DISTRICES SUIT 3 NEPTUNE ROAD. SUITE A 19B TUNE ROAD, POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601 (845)463-0840 FAX (845) 463-3438 389 FAIRVIEW AVE. HUDSON, NEW YORK 12534 p May 12, 2008 828-1529 FAJX1(518) 822-8129 E-MAIL ADDRESS: SALAND@SENATE.STATE.NY.US ^EC INTEEIVED RECEIVED R WWWSERNATORSADLAND OM MAY .1 5 2008 TOWN CLERK Thank you for your letter with regard to S4164/A2989, the Collateral Source bill. As you may know, I have supported this bill in the past. If S4164 should come before me in Committee or on the Senate floor, I would again anticipate giving it my support. I appreciate your taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. SMS:rk 0 Sincerely, Stephen M. Saland Senator Law Department Office of the Corporation Counsel of the City of New York 100 Church Street, Room 6-181 New 'Fork, NY 10007 Fax No. (212) 791-9716 or 788-1054 E-mail address: bschwwt@law,,nyc.gov Facsimile Transmission To: Honorable Christopher J. Colsey From: Barry P. Schwartz Town of Wappinger Supervisor Fax #: (845) 297-4558 Date: May 6, 2008 cc: CWs Masterson V/ Fax #: (845) 298-1478 Albert Roberts Fax 4: (845) 298-2842 RECENED MAY A 4 2008 TOWN CLERK You should receive 1 pages, including this one. If you do not receive all pages, please call (212) 788-1073 This facsimile contains CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION which may also be LEGALLY PRIVILEGED. It is intended only :for use of the addressees) named above. If you are neither the intended recipient of this facsimile nor the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to theintended recipient, you am hereby notified that disseminating or copying this facsimile is prohibited. Ifyou have received this facsimile in error, please notify this office by telephone and return the original to the address set forth by the United States Postal ServiceThank you. Message: Dear Supervisor Colsey: Thank you very much for your Town's support of the Collateral Source Bill (S.41641A.2989). It is greatly appreciated. Please convey our thanks to the Town Boatd as well. Our thanks also to Mr. Roberts and Mr. Masterson for their assistance in this matter. We now have a 1,378-nnember .coalition of municipalities and other public entities urging the bill's enactment and the bill has 50 sponsors in the Legislature (including Senators Leibell and Saland). I will certainly let you know what happens with the bill. Best regards. t0 'd Wtr T 80OZ 9 fiPW &1� �A,�-V--y 6£ZT-8&-ZTZ:xed 1N34iddd3Q M81 DAN