The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a regular meeting
on March 11, 2004 at 7:30 PM at the Town Hall, 600 Route 211
East, Middletown, NY. Present were Supervisor Ward, Councilman
King, Councilman Valentin, Councilman Mulqueen and Councilman
Depew.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Depew.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to accept the Town Board minutes of February
26, 2004.
SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Mulqueen -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
To: John Ward
From: David E. Trout IV
As Public Relations Mgr. Of Eastern New York Bassmasters Inc.
And Jrs. I met and spoke with Gary Lake about using your facilities
for our Fishing Derby sponsored by Gander Mountain on May 2,
2004.
We would start setting up at 6:00 AM and leave by 5:00 PM.
The event itself will be from 9:00 AM until around 1:00 PM.
We anticipate approximately 50 or 60 children competing in
the Fishing Derby. After fishing we will give out trophies,
prizes, etc., and serve some sort of food and beverage.
MOTION BY: Mr.Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Mulqueen -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew -- Abstain
MOTION CARRIED
To: Town Board
From: John E. Lippert
On
Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at 2:00 PM, we opened and publicly
read aloud bids received for
a 60" aerator
cultivation attachment for the Parks Department. We have
thoroughly reviewed
those bids, and on the basis of our review, we recommend
awarding the bid to the following lowest responsible bidders:
Grassland Equipment $7,632.00
892-898 Troy-Schenectady Rd
Latham, NY 12110
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.
Thank you for your consideration.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Mulqueen -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
To: Supervisor John Ward & Town Board
From: John E. Lippert
I am requesting a resolution authorizing a procurement of
bids to repair electrical service at the Community Center.
There is an urgent need to repair or replace the sprinkler
system controls as well as smoke detectors in the system to
prevent water damage to the building and ensure fire protection.
Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
MOTION BY: Mr.Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. King
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Mulqueen -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
To: Town of Wallkill
From: Healey Brothers
We have joined with Sam's Club of Wallkill, store #6423, to
conduct an off-site sale May 13, 2004 through May 16, 2004,
and are asking for a permit to be issued for this use. The
sale hours will be as follows: May 13 - 9 AM to 6 PM, May 14
- 9 AM to 5 PM, May 15 - 11 AM to 4 PM, May 16 -9 AM to 6 PM.
I can be reached at 845-291-1998 for any further information
that should be required.
MOTION BY: Mr.Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Mulqueen -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
To: John Ward & Town Board Members
From: Louisa M. Ingrassia
On
Monday, March 8, 2004 at 2 PM bids were opened for Smart
Model I-Speed Trailer. Attached are the results:
The
apparent low-bidder was: Atlas Flasher & Supply
Co. Inc.
Bid Amount $7,800.00
I have provided this information to Chief Hertman also.
MOTION BY: Mr.Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: Motion to table.
TABLED.
To: John Ward
From: Planning Department
Please be advised that we are in receipt of a cost estimate
from Daniel P. Yanosh for the public improvements required
to reconstruct Weber Road. In line with our review we find
the bond amount of $219,661.00 to be acceptable.
We are hopeful that the above is acceptable for your review
and approval. However, if you should have any questions, please
contact our office.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Mulqueen -- 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 waterborne traffic paint.
The funds are available in the 2004 budget for this annual
request. With your approval we will open bids on March 24,
2004 at 2:00 PM.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
MOTION BY: Mr.Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Mulqueen -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
To: Gary Lake, Planning Board Chairman
From: Richard D. McGoey
Please
be advised that we are in receipt of a cost estimate for
the establishment of a performance bond for the recreational
improvements for the Regency Club
Apartments located on Schutt Road from Depuy Engineering
dated 28 January 2004. In line with our review we find that
several items of work including
the tennis courts, swimming pool and clubhouse are somewhat
below that which could be constructed
by prevailing wage in the opinion of our office. We have, therefore,
modified the engineer's
estimate as shown on the markup of the enclosed cost estimate.
On
the basis of the above, if the Planning Board wishes to
approve the establishment of a performance bond, in lieu
of the requirements that the improvements be constructed
prior to issuance of the first Certificate
of Occupancy, we would recommend that the performance bond
be posted in the amount of $365,000.00.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: Asked about time limit once bond is issued.
COUNCILMAN MULQUEEN: Asked what happens if bond is turned
down.
COUNCILMAN DEPEW: Stated Certificates of Occupancy are given
on homes before roads are dedicated, which creates problems.
Motion to table.
TABLED.
RESOLUTIONS
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Water and Sewer has recommended
the Town install an automatic meter reading system at an estimated
cost of $990,000.00, and
WHEREAS, this is a project which must be publicly bid,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
That
Eustance & Horowitz, P.C.
Consulting Engineers is hereby authorized to develop
bid specifications to go to public bid after review by
the Town Board on a proposal to replace all existing water
meters
with an automatic meter-reading system.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. King
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Mulqueen -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
WHEREAS, the Town of Wallkill acquired a parcel of land on
Crane Road in the Town of Wallkill by virtue of abandonment;
and
WHEREAS, it is no longer necessary for the Town to retain
said property; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town to transfer
said parcel into private ownership, so that it may be placed
back upon the tax rolls; and
WHEREAS,
it is in the best interests of the Town to transfer said
property for market value consideration to the highest
responsible bidder;
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town
of Wallkill, in regular session duly convened, does hereby
authorize and direct the Supervisor of said Town
to cause said real property, identified as Section 87 -
Block 1 - Lot 155.1 on Crane Road in the Town of Wallkill and
further identified as surplus property,
be offered for public sale through the bidding process, as
established and approved by the State of
New York; and
RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Town Clerk of the
Town of Wallkill to publish in the normal and legal manner
a request for bids for the purchase of said property; and
RESOLVED, that the minimum acceptable bid is hereby set at
$75,000; and
RESOLVED, that the time for the opening of such bids be set
at two o'clock in the forenoon of the day of Thursday, April
15, 2004.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. King
COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: Has reservations on price of minimum
bid.
COUNCILMAN DEPEW: Stated it is in the best interest of the
Town.
COUNCILMAN KING: Stated neighbors are concerned about littering.
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Mulqueen -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
WHEREAS, the Town of Wallkill acquired a parcel of land in
an area known as Keystone Park in the Town of Wallkill by
virtue of abandonment; and
WHEREAS, it is no longer necessary for the Town to retain
said property; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town to transfer
said parcel into private ownership, so that it may be placed
back upon the tax rolls; and
WHEREAS,
it is in the best interests of the Town to transfer said
property for market value consideration to the highest
responsible bidder;
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town
of Wallkill, in regular session duly convened, does hereby
authorize and direct
the Supervisor of said Town to cause said real property,
identified as Section 37 - Block 2 - Lot 3.2 in the Town
of Wallkill and
further identified as surplus property, be offered for
public sale through the bidding process, as established
and approved
by the State of New York; and
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board directs that the sale of said property
be subject to a permanent restriction placed upon the property
and recorded in a subsequent
deed that only a single one family residence may be erected
on said property and that said property may not be further
subdivided and directs the Town Clerk of the Town of Wallkill
to publish in the normal and legal manner a request for
bids for the purchase of said property; and
RESOLVED, that the minimum acceptable bid is hereby set at
$75,000; and
RESOLVED, that the time for the opening of such bids be set
at two o'clock in the forenoon of the day of Thursday, April
15, 2004.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
COUNCILMAN DEPEW: Stated residents want to make sure only
one residence can be build on the lot with minimum lot size
of one acre.
SUPERVISOR WARD: Motion to table.
TABLED.
WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy in the Town of Wallkill for
a Parking Enforcement Officer, part time; and
WHEREAS,
Russell Dodd fulfills the required of knowledge, skill,
and experience for the part time parking enforcement officer
position; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Chief of Police of the Town
of Wallkill Police Department that Russell Dodd is qualified
to fill said position;
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town
of Wallkill hereby appoints Russell Dodd to the position
of Parking Enforcement
Officer, part time, to serve in said capacity at the Town
of Wallkill Police Department.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Mulqueen -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
WHEREAS, Town Board of Wallkill wishes to adopt a local law
to amend Chapter 194, Article II of the Town Code of
the Town of Wallkill to update the inspection fee schedule
for
residential hook-ups to the municipal sewer system in
the Town of Wallkill; and
WHEREAS,
the Town Board of Wallkill is empowered by the State to
adopt such local law pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law;
and
WHEREAS,
said code amendments are listed as Type I Actions under
617.5 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA);
and
WHEREAS,
in compliance with SEQRA, the Wallkill Town Board wishes
to assume lead agency status and set a time and place for
a public hearing for said
proposed local law, so that the public may be heard;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby
RESOLVED,
that a public hearing be held by the Town Board with respect
to the adoption of the aforesaid Local Law at 7:25 PM on
April 8, 2004, at Wallkill
Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown, New York; and
it is further
RESOLVED,
that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
cause public notice of said hearing to be given as provided
by law.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman King -- Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman Mulqueen -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED
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