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MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED
BY: Mr. Depew
WHEREAS,
heretofore MGD Development Group, LLC has offered to donate
to the Town a 4.14 acre parcel which shows on the site
plan presently being reviewed by the Planning Board being
a portion of Section 73, Block 1, Lot 31.2, and
WHEREAS,
MGD and the Town have agreed on a Declaration of Covenants
and Restrictions which would limit the use of the 4.14
acre parcel as well as provide protection to the Town's
water facilities which are adjacent to the parcel, and
WHEREAS,
the Town of Wallkill is a proposed signatory to the Declaration
of Covenants and Restrictions,
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
That
the Town of Wallkill does hereby agree to accept a gratuitous
conveyance of a 4.14 acre parcel being a portion of Section
73, Block 1, Lot 31.2 from MGD Development Group, LLC and
agrees to accept the conveyance subject to the Declaration
of Covenants and
Restrictions, and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby authorize
the Supervisor, John F. Ward, Jr., to execute the Declaration
of Covenants and Restrictions on behalf of the Town consenting
to their terms and conditions.
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. Valentin
WHEREAS,
heretofore the Wallkill Town Board at the recommendation
of the Superintendent of Water and Sewer, Edward A. Smith
authorized a preliminary investigation and sewer system
evaluation and survey for inflow/infiltration, and
WHEREAS,
the Town selected the firm of Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. as the
consultant to perform the evaluation, and
WHEREAS,
Malcolm Pirnie has submitted a proposal for Phase II inflow/infiltration
services, and
WHEREAS,
the Town board is now ready to proceed with this project,
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
That
the Town Board does hereby agree to retain the firm of
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. to perform the Phase II inflow/infiltration
investigation, all as set forth in a written proposal from
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. Dated February 19, 2004 and does appropriate
the sum of not more than $200,000.00 for the Phase II study
and authorizes the Supervisor to execute such other and
further documents as may be necessary to proceed.
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
WHEREAS,
those residents of the Town who have been designated as
custodians of the -- Voting machines during all elections
and primaries in the Town receive a fixed annual stipend
for their services; and
WHEREAS,
in this presidential election year of 2004, there will
be at least one additional day where said custodians' services
will be needed; and
WHEREAS,
all other workers involved with said elections and/or primaries
will be compensated on a per diem basis;
NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Town Board of
the Town of Wallkill THAT the stipend paid to -- Voting
machine custodians for the year 2004 and only for the year
2004 shall be increased by $210.00 per custodian.
Supervisor
Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman
King -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILMAN
KING: Water & Sewer - Discussed meeting on I & I
Study. Thanked Betty Jaroka and Lou Ingrassia, Jr. For
their help. Explained automated water meter reading system.
COUNCILMAN
VALENTIN : Parks & Recreation - Discussed drainage
and electrical upgrade at Little League Park and upcoming
Parks Dept. Projects. Police - Stated use of cameras will
continue on Greenway Terrace.
COUNCILMAN
DEPEW: Congratulated Belle Russell on her retirement. Discussed
Parks & Recreation projects. Announced $60,000 grant
for Washington Heights Park. Explained tree replacement
system. Discussed Farmers Market proposal for end of June
and July.
COUNCILMAN
COMMENTS
COUNCILMAN
KING: Announced Agricultural Assessment due Monday. Pamphlets
available for tree seedlings.
COUNCILMAN
VALENTIN: Attended Belle Russell's retirement brunch. Commended
her for work with Boys & Girls Club. She will continue
running Summer Camp. Discussed article on waste management.
Asked Town Board to start legal action for reimbursement.
COUNCILMAN
KING: Asked that this be brought uup at next work session.
COUNCILMAN
DEPEW: Discussed grant for Pocatello Fire Dept. Thanked
Ken Wilson and Donna Carroll for helping that Dept. Thanked
Troop 273 for attending meeting and discussed Eagle Scout
project. Also discussed seminar at Association of Towns.
SUPERVISOR'S
COMMENTS
SUPERVISOR
WARD: Reported $1,462,840.09 received from Pyramid for
taxes. Discussed session at Association of Towns on moratoriums
and meeting where resolutions are adopted. Explained some
of the resolutions discussed included retirement, funding,
Wicks Law, tort reform, mandates, lawsuits, property tax
exemption, 207-C Disability for Police Officers, EMS for
volunteers, speed limits, binding arbitration, condo assessments,
cable franchise fees, equalization rates for commercial
and residential property.
CHIEF
HERTMAN: Discussed Grant received Stop DWI reported on
status of Police Department including number of officers.
SUPERVISOR
WARD: Stated Mr. Lippert is ill and Councilman Mulqueen
if out of Town on business.
PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION
G.
Nemeth, resident and Scout Master, commented on United
Way not contributing to scouting. He asked for contributions
for Friends of Scouting.
SUPERVISOR
WARD: Thanked the Scouts and recognized Judge Guertin.
M.
Cody announced Easter Egg Hunt April 3, 2004.
N.
Guenste asked about State of Town address and control of
golf course. She discussed waste management.
Supervisor
Ward will send letters to haulers.
V.
Ferri asked about districts for Tower Drive project and
cost maintenance for access roads of Galleria. In favor
of moratorium. Suggested adding tax rolls on web site.
Thanked Police Department for presence at peace vigil.
Asked that Building Inspector be voted out.
J.
Amato commended Building Department for helping to get
a handicap rame at his residence.
D.
Reid thanked neighbors for their support and stated children
never caused problems. She stated a light is needed on
Ontario Avenue. She discussed waste management.
N.
Hermann discussed sewer plant. Asked about amount of water
used per household. Also asked about reimbursement for
road services and why Town has individual attorneys. Asked
about building permit numbers being posted at sites. Asked
about demolition building sites and Town's cell provider.
S.
Labruna commented on Crotty Road site and new Town Hall
location. Asked about CM & Sons issue.
N.
Guenste commented on meter reading and condition of Town
Hall.
D.
Reid asked qualifications for Building Inspector.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward to adjourn and audit claims at 9:30 PM.
SECONDED
BY: Mr. King.
Supervisor
Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman
King -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED
Meeting Adjourned at 9:30 PM
Louisa
Ingrassia, Town Clerk
