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WHEREAS,
the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill intends to contract
for bulk trash pick-up for residents of the Town of Wallkill
on a one time annual basis, as part of its Bulk Pick-up
Program; and
WHEREAS,
the Town is required under New York State Law to award
such a contract to the lowest responsible bidder;
NOW,
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby
directs the Town of Wallkill Commissioner of Public Works
to advertise for and solicit bids from qualified parties
for the pick-up and disposal of bulk trash items on a one
time basis as part of the Town's Bulk Pick-Up Program,
according to parameters set by the Town Board.
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
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to create the position of Part-Time Bus Driver for the
Town of Wallkill.
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, there exists a vacancy in the Town of Wallkill for a Dial-A-Bus driver,
part time; and WHEREAS, Betty J. Pepper fulfills the required of knowledge,
skill, and experience for thepart- time Dial-A-Bus position; and March
11, 2004
WHEREAS,
it is the opinion of the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill
that Betty J. Pepper is qualified to fill said position;
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill hereby appoints
Betty J. Pepper to the position of Dial-A-Bus driver, part
time, to serve in said capacity in the Town of Wallkill
Dial-A-Bus program.
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
WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy in the Town of Wallkill for a Dial-A-Bus driver,
part time; and
WHEREAS,
Joseph Segarra fulfills the required of knowledge, skill,
and experience for the part time Dial-A-Bus position; and
WHEREAS,
it is the opinion of the Town Board of the Town ofWallkill
that Joseph Segarra is qualified to fill said position;
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town
of Wallkill hereby appoints Joseph Segarra to the position
of Dial-A-Bus driver, part time, to serve in said capacity
in the Town of Wallkill Dial-A-Bus program.
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
233, Article
II
of the Town Code of the Town of Wallkill in order to designate
a 3-way stop intersection of Bellvernon Avenue and Avenue
C 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 7:20 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. Mulqueen
Supervisor
Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman
King -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Mulqueen -- Voting Aye
Councilman Depew
MOTION
CARRIED
WHEREAS, Gander Mountain Sports is preparing to open in the former Wal-Mart
location on March 27, 2004, and
WHEREAS,
Gander Mountain has completed all the work as required
by the site plan approval granted by the Wallkill Planning
Board, and
WHEREAS,
the completion of the required access for Gander Mountain
is part of the Middletown Honda project which has also
received site plan approval from the Planning Board, and
WHEREAS,
the Middletown Honda access work will not be completed
by March 27, 2004, and
WHEREAS,
it is appropriate for the Town to be secured that when
the work is completed the access will be constructed as
required,
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
That
the Town of Wallkill agrees to accept performance security
in the amount of $25,000.00 in such form as it satisfactory
to the Attorney for the Town to insure that the access
driveway to Gander Mountain is completed in accordance
with the approved site plans for Gander Mountain and Middletown
Honda, and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That
upon posting the required security and the work at the
site being substantially completed that the Building Inspector
is authorized to issue a certificate of occupancy or a
provisional certificate of occupancy as he shall determine.
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 -- Abstain
MOTION
CARRIED
WHEREAS,
the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill is desirous of offering
its residents the fresh produce available at open air Farm
Markets; and
WHEREAS,
the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill is desirous of supporting
the local agriculture industry in the region; and
WHEREAS,
the Town of Wallkill Farmers Market will commence operation
in June of this year; and
WHEREAS,
the Town of Wallkill Farmers Market requires a central
location for its operation one half day a week;
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Town Board of
the Town of Wallkill
THAT
the parking lot of the Wallkill Town Hall be designated
as the location of the Town of Wallkill Farmers Market
for the year 2004; and
THAT
said parking lot shall be available for the use of said
Farmers Market from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM, each Saturday commencing
June 19, 2004, through October 30th, 2004, but shall provide
emergency access at all times for the Town of Wallkill
Police Department and the Town of Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance
Corps.
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
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILMAN
KING: Thanked Board for two resolutions - Meter reading
and Farmers Market.
COUNCILMAN
VALENTIN: Reported on electrical upgrade at Little League
Field and announced opening day of Little League is April
17th, opening day of golf course is March 26th weather
permitting and Town of Wallkill Soccer opening day is March
27th. Easter Egg Hunt is April 3rd. Highway - Discussed
upcoming pavement and drainage projects. Thanked Chief
and Police Department for job well done.
COUNCILMAN
MULQUEEN: Will get together with Councilman King for Finance
Committee.
COUNCILMAN
DEPEW: Thanked Mike Cody and Highway Department for work
on Easter Egg Hunt. Discussed complaints of speeders on
Pocatello Road.. Also discussed noise at 711 on North Street.
Looking for volunteers interested in restoring VanBurenville
Road cemetery. Presented Board with copies of conservation
overlay for Shawangunk Kill.
COUNCILMAN
KING: Discussed new resident package. Handed out copies
of Local Law on moratorium.
COUNCILMAN
VALENTIN: Discussed shed law changes. Supports extra money
for Easter Egg Hunt.
COUNCILMAN
MULQUEEN: Pointed out the rich texture of the community
with so many ways people can take part in making the Town
a better place. Congratulated Chief Hertman on favorable
report. Discussed letter from Board of Elections.
COUNCILMAN
DEPEW: Explained he supports wind power. Announced meeting
for GIS andcommunity meeting Thursday at 5:30 PM in the
conference room at Town Hall. Discussed school board meeting
and bussing to Townley Hall.
SUPERVISOR
COMMENTS
SUPERVISOR
WARD: Discussed article by Orange County Partnership on
impact of commercial development in tax base by school
district. Also discussed meeting with Board of Elections.
Explained effective growth control plan in the Town of
Clarence where he will visit Monday.
CHIEF
HERTMAN: Discussed work with monitor and explained how
complaints can be made against police officers.
MR.
SMITH: Thanked Board for moving Water Department into 21st
century.
MR.
LIPPERT: Discussed bulk pickup, hazardous waste & tire
day and waste reduction grant. Announced wood chips available
free to residents.
PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION
M.
Cody explained about Easter Egg Hunt April 3rd with April
10th raindate - Asked for additional $100.00.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward to authorize $100.00 for event.
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
V. Ferri discussed lot line changes, he opposes electronic -- Voting machines,
asked about Citizens Frontier franchise. Discussed article on Transportation
Development District. Asked about tax rolls on website. Stated difficulty
obtaining library card for his son. Asked Board to vacate Zoning Board
decision because of conflict of interest and illegal businesses in the
Town.
N.
Guenste asked about Little League parade and if Little
League and Soccer are announced on TV. Discussed carpeting
purchase of $11,000.00.
K.
Breeze complained about snow plowing on Pine Street.
Resident
of Mechanicstown complained about garbage on Bellvernon
Avenue and speeders. Asked for traffic study and extra
patrols.
D.
Reid presented letter for opening on Planning Board or
Zoning Board. Discussed light on Ontario Avenue. Asked
about test for Building Inspector Assistant and rights
of homeowner.
V.
Ferri thanked Chief for good job. Asked about police complaint
policy.
M.
Cody stated highway workers are careful, work hard and
help people when snow plowing.
D.
Reid commended highway workers for good job.
MOTION BY: Mr.Ward to adjourn and audit claims at 9:25 PM.
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
Meeting Adjourned at 9:25 PM
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Louisa Ingrassia, Town Clerk
