The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a public hearing at the Town Hall,
600 Route 211 East at 7:15 PM on Thursday, March 13, 2003. Board members
present were Supervisor Ward, Councilman King, Councilman Valentin, Councilman
McLean and Councilman Depew. Also present were Gary Greenwald, Attorney for
the Town and Louisa Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk.
Ms. Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing
will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill on March 13, 2003, at
7:15 PM at Wallkill Town Hall regarding the adoption of a Local Law of the
Town of Wallkill for the year 2003, which would extend the application of he
agricultural value assessment to tax levies on behalf of library districts
within the Town of Wallkill.
Any resident of the Town of Wallkill is entitled to be heard upon said proposed
Local Law at such public hearing. Copies of said proposed Local Law are available
for review at Wallkill Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY 10940.
Dated: February 27, 2003
COUNCILMAN KING: gave background on Ag exemption law and why it would be appropriate
in the Town of Wallkill.
SUPERVISOR WARD: Any questions from the Board? Being none. Any comments from
the public? No comments. We will leave the public hearing open.
MOTION BY Mr. Ward to adjourn and leave this public hearing open at 7:25 PM
SECONDED BY: Mr. King
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman McLean Voting Aye
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a public hearing at the Town Hall,
600 Route 211 East, at 7:26 PM on March 13, 2003. Board members present were
Supervisor Ward, Councilman King, Councilman Valentin, Councilman McLean
and Councilman Depew. Also present were Gary Greenwald, Attorney for the
Town and Louisa Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk.
March 13, 2003
Ms. Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing
will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill on March 13, 2003, at
7:20 PM at Wallkill Town Hall regarding the adoption of a Local Law for the
year 2003, which would extend the application of the agricultural value assessment
to tax levies on behalf of fire districts within the Town of Wallkill.
Any resident of the Town of Wallkill is entitled to be heard upon said proposed
Local Law at such public hearing. Copies of said proposed Local Law are available
for review at Wallkill Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY 10940.
Dated: February 27, 2003
COUNCILMAN KING: gave background information of Ag District Law; 2.5 million
has been collected on behalf of fire districts. Gives a list of all towns that
already have this exemption.
SUPERVISOR WARD: Would like to modify resolution, not Local Law No. 8, should
be Local Law No. 9; gives figures from orange County Real Property; gives tax
rate increases.
COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: only affects land and not buildings; buildings are full
value.
SUPERVISOR WARD: gives figures regarding the Mechanicstown Firehouse
COUNCILMAN KING: states that only 119 parcels would be affected.
PUBLIC:
C. Elmes; shocked at Library Tax; presently on master Plan review; keep open
space
R. Smiley; in favor of law; keep open space. Open space will reduce school
tax.
N. Guenste; moved up here to enjoy open space
L.
Ingrassia, Jr.; As part of the Howells Fire District proper notification
was not given.
J. Ward’s numbers do not agree with figures from Molly
Wanat (Town Assessor). Howells has no commercial rateables; Mr. King’s
comments are unfair to districts, benefits the prospector.
SUPERVISOR WARD: letters did go out late and will keep the public hearing
open.
COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: concerned also with large property owners; active farms.
COUNCILMAN DEPEW: agrees letters did not go out on time; urges Commissioners
to give input.
March 13, 2003
J. Breck; Circleville Fire District appreciates the fact that the public hearing
will be left open. Would like to know how many new homes are planned.
COUNCILMAN KING: Fire departments will not lose any money. They will not vote
tonight.
J. Moore; 50 acre homeowner, transfer burden from farmers to average homeowner.
K. Sumner; 25 acre homeowner has Ag exemption, in favor of law
J. McCarey; gave Ag exempt presentation
B. Sutherland; farms need help.
Ray Depew; does the Town have control?
SUPERVISOR WARD: Town does not control library tax
B. Smith; Silver Lake fire District would like meeting left open.
MOTION BY Mr. Ward to adjourn and leave this public hearing open at 8:15 PM
SECONDED BY: Mr. King
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman McLean Voting Aye
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a regular meeting on March 13,
2003 at Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East at 8:25 PM. Board members present were
Supervisor Ward, Councilman King, Councilman Valentin, Councilman McLean
and Councilman Depew. Also present were Gary Greenwald, Attorney for the
Town and Louisa Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Valentin.
March 13, 2003
MOTION BY Mr. Ward to accept the minutes SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman McLean Voting Aye
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE:
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to grant Joseph Biccum permission to attend Pest management
Class in Elmsford, NY
SECONDED BY: Mr. McLean
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman McLean Voting Aye
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
To: Council Members
From: Kenneth Graham, MPA, Professor, Orange County Community College
On Thursday, march 20, 2003 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM the clubs of the Criminal
Justice Program, the Student Senate and others will be presenting a Flag Ceremony
for a Salute to the Nation. This program will initially take place on the front
steps, flag pole area of the Commons Building on South Street. After the ceremony
at which the Mayor and other persons have been asked to address the crowd,
we will then go the Orange Hall Theater on the Campus for a musical presentation
by the Voice of America, James Cava a retired Marine Medic and a Patriotic
program. Following we will serve a lunch, coffee, cakes in the Gallery of the
Orange Hall. A flyer is enclosed for your review.
March 13, 2003
We are therefore requesting that South Street, between Conkling Avenue and
Bennett Streets be closed to traffic during this time period. This would provide
a measure of safety for persons walking or standing in the area of the Street
in front of the Commons Building during this period. Many organizations have
been invited to this Flag Ceremony including Police and Fire Departments from
the area. The number of persons who will attend is not known but we hope for
a large gathering of people from the area to show support for the fallen citizens
of 9-11, our Police, Fire, EMT and former current military people.
We hope this meets with favorable results from the Council and the Safety
Committee and that all of you will attend this function to show your support.
To: Supervisor Ward
From: Frank M. Coluccio, Legion Fireworks Co.
Legion Fireworks would like to thank you for including us in your upcoming
celebration plans again this year.
Enclosed is our standard contract for your review. Please sign the contract
and return both copies to me, and I will return your signed copy. Your Certificate
of Insurance from my insurance company will be forwarded to you upon renewal.
We take pride in the preparation and design of our displays and come up with
new surprises each year. We know that you and your spectators will appreciate
the artistry and effort that will become your July 4th celebration.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at anytime.
MOTION BY Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman McLean Voting Aye
Councilman King Abstain
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
March 13, 2003
To: John Ward, Supervisor
From: David Green, Commissioner of Elections, O.C. Board of Elections
We are writing to inform you that the Board of Elections has made the two
redistricting changes that resulted in the creation of Ward 1 District 6 and
Ward 2 District 7. The registered voters have now been transferred to their
new districts.
An updated map of the Town of Wallkill election districts can be ordered through
the Orange County Water Authority at 294-5202.
To: John Ward, Supervisor
From: John L. Sears, JC Penney Co
I am the manager of the JC Penney store in the Galleria at Crystal Run Mall.
I am writing for your consideration in my request in promoting two important
comparative sales events.
On April 4th, 5th and 6th we are promoting our Anniversary Sale and in early
November, our Biggest Sale of the All, another weekend event. In previous years
I have always displayed merchandise on tables in the first floor Mall Common
Area outside the entrance to the store. Recently, I was informed by Mall Management
that I can no longer promote outside my doors due to building code.
Please consider my request to promote these events this year. There is ample
room to set up and still permit adequate traffic flow. Both weekend events
will be fully staffed to ensure code compliance. Without the additional space,
I will not be able to make our sales plan for these events, which I cannot
afford to lose.
Please call with any concerns, these “BIG” events keep our customer’s
spending dollars in our town. Any help in this matter is greatly appreciated!
MOTION BY Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew for discussion
COUNCILMAN DEPEW: would like to make sure that the Building Inspector is notified
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman McLean Voting Aye
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
March 13, 2003
To: Supervisor Ward
From: Brenda Parks, Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable has had a long-standing commitment to support educational
excellence. As a founding member of Cable in the Classroom, a nationwide effort
to bring commercial free educational programming to educators, we began over
12 years ago by providing cable connections and basic cable service to schools,
delivering more than 525 hours each month of high quality educational programming.
Service and cable connections are made possible at no charge to schools. Our
company currently provides this Cable in the Classroom service to about 220
schools in 6 counties.
Giving
further expression to our commitment, I am enclosing two examples of our
educational
efforts that we are very proud of: The Time Warner Cable Scholarship
Program Application and this year’s National Teacher Award competition.
The Scholarship program is new to this region and we are very excited about
it. It will enable seven eligible seniors throughout local public high schools
to receive $2,000 toward college costs. The eligibility criteria is outlined
in the enclosed application, and is open exclusively to our customers.
The National Teacher Awards are in its 14th year and 20 teacher or teacher
teams will be chosen from areas served by Time Warner Cable divisions around
the country. Winners will receive $1,000 cash as well as a trip to Washington
DC for a gala awards celebration.
Please
take a moment to look through each of these. They are two examples of Time
Warner
Cable’s educational initiatives. Of course, your comments
are welcome.
To: Supervisor
From: James Owen
I am requesting a zoning change for property located on Stony Ford Road. Sec
Block and Lot numbers are as follows.
61-1-5.225
61-1-23.21
61-1-23.222
61-1-23.23
It is currently zoned MI and would like to change to RA. The current MI zoning
is very restrictive and will be mostly surrounded by RA zoning further restricting
its use.
You currently have a parcel of land on Stony Ford Rd. that is before you for
a change of zoning from MI to RA. I understand that it will be coming up for
a public hearing soon, and I would like to request the same for my property.
My property abuts said property on the eastern side and is divided by the two
zones (MI & RA). My request is to change it to all RA and include it in
the public hearing at this time.
March 13, 2003
MOTION BY Mr. Ward to refer letter to Planning Board
SECONDED BY: Mr. King
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman McLean Voting Aye
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
To: Supervisor John Ward and Town Board Members
From: Carol Kelly
Re:
McDonald’s
Corporation
Bond No. 6094473
$95,000
The above referenced project posted a performance bond in February, 2000 for
uncompleted site work.
After consulting Eustance & Horowitz, the site inspectors for this project,
I would like to recommend that the bond in the amount of $95,000 be released.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman McLean Voting Aye
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
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