The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a regular meeting
on February 26, 2004 at 7:30 PM at the Town Hall, 600 Route
211 East, Middletown, NY. Present were Supervisor Ward, Councilman
King, Councilman Valentin and Councilman Depew. Councilman
Mulqueen was absent. Also present were Ed Smith, Superintendent
of Water and Sewer, Robert Hertman, Chief of Police, S. McLaughlin,
Attorney for the Town and Louisa Ingrassia, Town Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Depew and Boy Scout
Troop 273.
COUNCILMAN DEPEW introduced each of the Boy Scouts and thanked
them for attending.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward to accept the Town Board minutes of January
22, 2004 and February 12, 2004.
SECONDED BY: Mr. King.
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
To:
Supervisor John Ward & Town Board Members
From: MaryLynn Hunt, Planning Board Secretary
On
February 13, 2003 the above noted applicant posted a $70,000
Improvement Bond for site work improvements.
Based upon an
inspection of the site by our engineers, McGoey, Hauser & Edsall
I would like to recommend that performance bond amount be
reduced to $16,300. I have attached a copy of Mr. McGoey's
memo for your review. Thank you for your consideration.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
To: Chief Robert Hertman
From: Stephen M. Brown
I would like to take time to thank your department for the
increased patrols in the Pocatello area. As a home owner for
30 years I have watched the department expand for the needs
of the Town. I feel your current patrols are having a positive
impact in our area.
As a commissioner and active firefighter in the Pocatello
Fire Department I see the professionalism and the quick response
of your department and the officers are great to work with.
Thank you for helping make our area safe.
SUPERVISOR
WARD: I received a certificate from the Orange County United
Way this week. They want to recognize the efforts
of the Town increasing our contributions.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward to sign two contracts with the Boys & Girls
Club - One for recreation services and the other for Summer
Camp.
SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
To: John Ward, Supervisor
From: Kathy Rifkin, Middletown Kiwanis Club
This year the Middletown Kiwanis Club is having our annual
Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 13, 2004. As we have done
in the past, we are requesting that you waive the temporary
sign permit fee for the placement of our advertising sign at
the entrance of the Middletown Motel. The required sign permit
paperwork will be submitted to Cathy in the building department
within the next week.
Please contact me at (845)956-2210 if you have any questions
or need additional information. Thank you for your continued
assistance.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
To: Town Board
From: John E. Lippert
Your
authorization is hereby requested to advertise and solicit
bids for our uniform contract. The Town is
obligated to provide
uniforms pursuant to the current CSEA contract. The contract
covers the Highway Department, Parks Department, Water & Sewer
Department, Golf Course, Bus Garage and the Building Inspector.
The current contract expires on April 5th, 2004.
In order to make a smooth transition, we would like to advertise
and open bids as soon as possible. If you have any questions,
please feel free to give me a call. Thank you.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. King
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
To: Town Board
From: John Lippert
I am requesting authorization to solicit bids for a replacement
for the Crotty Road culvert. The old concrete and stone culvert
is cracked and the headwall on one side is separating.
Funds are available in this years budget, the total purchase
price of the culvert is estimated at $50,000.00. This replacement
should be undertaken as soon as possible to minimize any safety
hazards.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
WHEREAS, petition has been made to the Town of Wallkill for
the establishment of a lighting district in the proposed
subdivision known as High Barney Woods Subdivision in
the Town of Wallkill, and
WHEREAS, said petition has been deemed sufficient by this
Board; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of Wallkill is empowered by the State
under NYS Town Law 194 to establish special lighting districts
in the Town that it determines to be in the best interests
of the public welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, this board has determined that all property and property
owners within the proposed district will be benefitted thereby;
and
WHEREAS, this board did hold a public hearing regarding the
establishment of a lighting district within High Barney Woods
Subdivision on February 12, 2004, at 7:25 PM at the Town Hall,
600 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY 10940; and
WHEREAS,
said establishment of lighting districts has been determined
to be a Type II action under the State Environmental Quality
Review Act (SEQRA) criteria;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby
RESOLVED, as follows:
1.
That the Wallkill Town Board hereby declares the establishment
of lighting district in the proposed subdivision known as
High Barney Woods Subdivision as a Type II action under
the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) criteria; and
2.
That the Wallkill Town Board hereby establishes a lighting
district in the proposed subdivision known as High Barney
Woods Subdivision; and
3.
That the Town Clerk be directed to file a certified copy
of this resolution with the office of the state department
of audit and control at Albany, NY, together with all appropriate
papers with appropriate
signatures where needed; and
4.
All boards, agencies, departments, and contracted professionals
of the Town of Wallkill are hereby authorized and directed
to effect or otherwise facilitate the implementation of
said District.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
COUNCILMAN
DEPEW: This lighting district is being put on High Barney
Road - five lots. Years past there was a municipal light
there which created
a hang-out situation. Residents do not want us to approve
this lighting district.
COUNCILMAN
KING: Residents did show up here at the last meeting to
discuss their concerns.
COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: Historically, lights have been used to
prevent hand-outs.
COUNCILMAN KING: This is a country setting. I don't see a
need for a lighting district.
Supervisor Ward -- Voting No
Councilman King -- Voting No
Councilman Valentin -- Voting No
Councilman Depew -- Voting No
MOTION FAILED
WHEREAS, petition has been made to the Town of Wallkill for
the establishment of a drainage district in the proposed
subdivision known as High Barney Woods Subdivision in
the Town of Wallkill, and
WHEREAS, said petition has been deemed sufficient by this
Board; and
WHEREAS,
the Town Board of Wallkill is empowered by the State under
NYS Town Law 194 to establish special drainage districts
in the Town that it
determines to be in the best interests of the public welfare
of its citizens; and
WHEREAS,
this board has determined that all property and property
owners within the proposed district will be benefitted thereby;
and
WHEREAS,
this board did hold a public hearing regarding the establishment
of a drainage district within High Barney Woods Subdivision
on February 12,
2004, at 7:20 PM at the Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown,
NY 10940; and
WHEREAS,
said establishment of drainage districts has been determined
to be a Type II action under the State Environmental Quality
Review Act (SEQRA)
criteria;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby
RESOLVED, as follows:
1.
That the Wallkill Town Board hereby declares the establishment
of drainage district in the proposed subdivision known
as High Barney Woods Subdivision as a Type II action under
the State Environmental Quality
Review Act (SEQRA) criteria; and
2.
That the Wallkill Town Board hereby establishes a drainage
district in the proposed subdivision known as High Barney
Woods Subdivision; and
3.
That the Town Clerk be directed to file a certified copy
of this resolution with the office of the state department
of audit and control at Albany, NY, together with all appropriate
papers with appropriate
signatures where needed; and
4.
All boards, agencies, departments, and contracted professionals
of the Town of Wallkill are hereby authorized and directed
to effect or otherwise facilitate the implementation of
said District.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
COUNCILMAN DEPEW: I am in favor of this district.
COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: The services that will be provided will
only be billed for the homes. The purpose is who uses it gets
billed for it.
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. King
BE
IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING BUDGET TRANSFERS
BE MADE TO THE 2003 BUDGET IN ORDER TO CLOSE OUT THE YEAR:
