Town of Wappinger Town Board Meeting April 24, :30 PM ~ Final Agenda ~

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1 Town of Wappinger Town Board Meeting April 24, :30 PM ~ Final Agenda ~ 7:30 PM Meeting called to order on April 24, 2006 at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY. I. Call to Order Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrival Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero Councilman Robert Valdati Councilman Vincent Bettina Councilman Joseph Paoloni Councilwoman Maureen McCarthy

2 II. III. Suspension of Rules Correspondance Log A. 2006CL-40 to 2006CL-55 IV. Discussions A. Town Drainage District Analysis - Jay Paggi B. Cedar Hill Sewer Air Ejector Station - Mike Tremper & Jay Paggi C. State Agriculture and Markets Law - David Stolman V. Resolutions

3 RESOLUTION: Resolution Authorizing Placement of Correspondence on File 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.

4 RESOLUTION: Resolution Opposing Proposed Rate Increase by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation WHEREAS, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. ( Central Hudson ) has requested approval of increases in the rates it charges to deliver electricity and natural gas, and WHEREAS, customers in a typical home would experience increases in their electric bills of approximately 17 percent for electricity and 16 percent for natural gas as a result of said increases, and WHEREAS, Central Hudson s area of service includes the Town of Wappinger and the proposed rate increases will cause unnecessary hardship for numerous residents of the Town, particularly those with fixed or limited incomes, as well as placing an additional financial burden on the Town s taxpayers as the Town s own facilities are served by Central Hudson, and WHEREAS, Central Hudson has failed to demonstrate a need for the proposed increases, the annual earnings of its holding corporation, CH Energy Group, Inc., having increased 4.5% in 2005, the corporation having benefited from lower income taxes and Board of Directors having just acted on March 15, 2006, to declare cash dividends for its preferred shareholders of record, and Commission and, WHEREAS, The matter is presently before the New York State Public Service WHEREAS, upon consideration, the Town Board finds that such rate increases will place undue financial burden on residents, businesses and local governments, including the Town of Wappinger, and discourage further industrial and commercial development in our region, and WHEREAS, Central Hudson s service area is predominantly suburban and rural, with electric service provided by overhead lines, thus rendering the expenses of installation,

5 maintenance and repair to be substantially less than those utility companies in metropolitan areas where power lines are underground, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger in its capacity as governing body of the Town, does hereby oppose the rate increases for delivery of electricity and natural gas for which Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. seeks approval, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be delivered to the Hon. Jaclyn A. Billing, Secretary, New York State Public Service Commission, the Hon. Stephen Saland, Senator for the 41 st District, and the Hon. Assemblyman Joel Miller 97 th District, by the Town Clerk and the chief executives of surrounding municipalities served by Central Hudson, and immediately. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid resolutions shall take effect

6 RESOLUTION: Resolution Scheduling a Public Hearing on the Application of A&W Scrap Processors, Inc. For a Renewal of Its Junkyard License WHEREAS, A&W Scrap Processors, Inc., with an office located at 1980 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, New York, has made application for a renewal of its junkyard license pursuant to Chapter 153 of the Town Code; and WHEREAS, a number of residents have raised concerns over the conduct of operations at A&W Scrap Processors, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the Town of Wappinger to conduct a Public Hearing on the application of A&W Scrap Processors, Inc., for a renewal of its junkyard license so as to permit the citizens of the Town of Wappinger to have an opportunity to address the Town Board on any issues affecting the conduct of business by A&W Scrap Processors, Inc. at 1980 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, New York. 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 hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the application of A&W Scrap Processors, Inc., for a renewal of its junkyard license pursuant to Town Code Chapter 153, said Public Hearing to be held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York on the day of May, 2006, at 7:30 P.M. 3. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to post the Notice of Public Hearing on the sign board maintained at Town Hall and to publish same in the Southern Dutchess News and the Poughkeepsie Journal in the form annexed hereto, at least once five (5) days before the scheduled public meeting. The foregoing Resolution was put to a vote on roll call which resulted as follows:

7 RESOLUTION: Resolution Approving Warrant for 2006 WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law 119, which sets forth the procedure for the auditing of claims and issuance of warrants where there is no Town Comptroller, the Town Board must audit the claims and issue the warrants for the payment of said claims; and WHEREAS, since the office of the Town Comptroller is currently vacant and the duties of auditing claims presented to the Town and the issuing of warrants authorizing the payment of said claims and bills must be approved by the Town Board. 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 hereby confirms that it has audited all the claims on the vouchers enumerated in the attached warrant: Abstract with total of Five Hundred Three Thousand, Five Hundred Sixty Five and 70/100 ($503,565.70). The Town Board has found that all the claims are just and accurate, directs to the Town Clerk to prepare an abstract of the audited claims, specifying the number of the claim, the name of the claimant, the amount allowed and the fund and appropriation account chargeable therewith, and then shall direct same to the Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero and authorize and direct him to pay the claimant the amount allowed upon his claim. 3 The Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor and Bookkeeper to transfer the following funds into the General Disbursement Fund (GDF) to pay all claims as outlined in Abstract 20892: Fund Description Amount A General Fund Town Wide $88, AM Ambulance Fund $32, B General Fund Part Town $9, DB Highway Fund $78, HG Capital -Greystone Restoration $7, HN Capital-W.W.I-99-2R $2, HR Capital Town Reassessment $15, HV Tri-Muni-Phase IIIA $30.00 LC Cameli Light $1.70 LD Chelsea Light $42.44 LH Hughsonville Light $ SF Fleetwood Sewer $7,804.17

8 SH Watchhill Sewer $4, SI Sewer Improvement #1 $81, SM Midpoint Park Sewer $9, SR Rockingham Sewer $66, SV Wappingers Sewer Trans./Treat. Phase 3A $37, SW Wildwood Sewer $1, T Trust & Agency T92 $6, WC Central Wappinger Water $41, WH Watchhill Water $3, WM Myers Corners II $1, WN North Wappinger Water $7, Total $503,565.70

9 RESOLUTION: Resolution Confirming the Emergency Executive Order for The Replacement of the Sewer Pump on Cedar Hill Road WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger owns and operates a sewer pump station on Cedar Hill Road; and WHEREAS, the sewer pump station on Cedar Hill Road malfunctioned and is inoperable at this time; and WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Town Engineer and Camo Pollution Control, Inc. that it is not cost effective to repair this pump station and its mechanisms; and WHEREAS, it has been recommended to the Town by the Town Engineer and Camo Pollution Control, Inc. that it would be more cost effective and productive to replace the unit rather than to undertake interim repairs; and WHEREAS, the malfunctioning of the pump station presents hazards and dangers to the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Wappinger; and WHEREAS, measures must be immediately undertaken to cure the hazardous and dangerous condition that exist as a result of the malfunctioning of the sewer pump station. 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 hereby determines that an emergency condition exists regarding the malfunctioning sewer pump station on Cedar Hill Road and that such condition is an immediate hazard and danger to the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Wappinger. 3. The Town Board hereby confirms, ratifies and adopts the actions of the Supervisor, Joseph Ruggiero in issuing the Executive Order attached hereto, which authorized immediate action to replace the sewer pump station and appurtenances thereto located on Cedar Hill Road. 4. The following Town officers and/or employees and/or professionals are hereby directed to take whatever steps are necessary to coordinate the work to replace the sewer pump station and any appurtenant mechanisms thereto at the sewer pump station located on Cedar Hill Road: Fire Inspector, Building Inspector, Town Clerk, Superintendent of Highways, Engineer to Town, Bond Counsel and Attorney to Town and Camo Pollution Control, Inc. 5. The Town of Wappinger Procurement Policy is hereby suspended for the purposes of expediting the replacement of the sewer pump station and related purchases and expenditures necessary to immediately address, alleviate and correct the aforementioned dangerous and hazardous conditions in accordance with plans prepared by the Engineer to the Town and recommendations of Camo Pollution Control, Inc.

10 RESOLUTION: Resolution Approving Warrant for 2005 WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law 119, which sets forth the procedure for the auditing of claims and issuance of warrants where there is no Town Comptroller, the Town Board must audit the claims and issue the warrants for the payment of said claims; and WHEREAS, since the office of the Town Comptroller is currently vacant and the duties of auditing claims presented to the Town and the issuing of warrants authorizing the payment of said claims and bills must be approved by the Town Board. 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 hereby confirms that it has audited all the claims on the vouchers enumerated in the attached warrant: Abstract with total of Five Thousand, Two Hundred Sixty Five and 99/100 ($5,265.99). The Town Board has found that all the claims are just and accurate, directs to the Town Clerk to prepare an abstract of the audited claims, specifying the number of the claim, the name of the claimant, the amount allowed and the fund and appropriation account chargeable therewith, and then shall direct same to the Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero and authorize and direct him to pay the claimant the amount allowed upon his claim. 3 The Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor and Bookkeeper to transfer the following funds into the General Disbursement Fund (GDF) to pay all claims as outlined in Abstract 20891: Fund: Amount General Fund Town Wide $5.99 Trust & Agency $ Grand Total $5, VI. VII. New Business/Comments Executive Session A. Personnel Matter VIII. Adjournment