June
27, 2002
The
Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a Public Hearing at the
Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East at 7:25 PM. Board members present
were Supervisor Ward, Councilwoman King, Councilman McLean, Councilman
Depew and Councilman Valentin. Also present were Jeanne Gervasi,
Town Clerk and Gary Greenwald, Attorney for the Town.
JEANNE GERVASI, TOWN CLERK: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town
Board of the Town of Wallkill will hold a public hearing at the
Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY in said Town on
June 27, 2002 at 7:25 PM to consider a Zoning change as identified
on the tax map as Sect. 31, Blk. 1, Lot 29, Bart Bull Road from
MI to RA.By Order of the Town Board.
SUPERVISOR
WARD: This will be sent to the Town Planner to review with input
by Wednesday and will also be sent to Orange County Planning
for comments.PUBLIC:Dan Yanosh, Land Surveyor; presentation
for owner of record: Edie Wright, has been unable to sell property
in MI zone.Mr. King; is in favor of zone changeSUPERVISOR WARD:
If there are no more comments we will close the public hearing
at 7:34 PMSECONDED BY: Mr. ValentinMr. Ward Voting Aye
Mr.
Valentin Voting AyeMr. McLean Voting AyeMr. King Voting
AyeMr. Depew Voting Aye.MOTION CARRIED.
June 27, 2002The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a regular
meeting at the Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, at 7:40 PM. Board
members present were Supervisor Ward, Councilman Valentin, Councilman
King, Councilman McLean and Councilman Depew. Also present were
Jeanne Gervasi, Town Clerk and Gary Greenwald, Attorney for the
Town.COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: Open with the pledge.SUPERVISOR WARD:
Motion to accept minutes from May 24, 2002 and June 13, 2002 meetings.SECONDED
BY: Mr. DepewMr. Ward Voting AyeMr. Valentin Voting AyeMr.
McLean Voting AyeMr. King Voting AyeMr. Depew Voting
Aye.MOTION CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE:TO:
John Ward, SupervisorFROM: Peter Albert, Herbert Albert LLCRE:
Alternative 2C NYS Route 17 Exit 122 Reconstruction,
Town of Wallkill, Orange County NYSDOT PIN 8006.48Perhaps
a quick summary at this time would be helpful. Alternative 2C
has already been endorsed by the following: 1.
Wallkill Town Board 2. Edward A.
Diana, Orange County Executive 3.
Orange County Citizens Foundation 4.
Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield 5.
Horton Medical Center/ Arden Hill HospitalJust in case you do
not have copies of all the documents other than the Wallkill Town
Board, enclosed are copies of them.I anticipate several other
major endorsements within the next three weeks. I will continue
to keep you informed.
TO:
Supervisor John Ward and Town Board MembersFROM: Carol KellyRE:
Orange Plaza Letter of CreditIn March of 2001, Orange Plaza,
as part of their Planning Board approval process, posted a Letter
of Credit in the amount of $2,700,000 to guarantee certain site
work would be completed. Upon review of the site inspectors
for this project, I would like to recommend that this Letter
of Credit be reduced to $100,000 for the remainder of the uncompleted
site work.Thank you for your consideration.MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
Mr.
Ward Voting AyeMr. Valentin Voting AyeMr. McLean Voting
AyeMr. King Voting AyeMr. Depew Voting Aye.MOTION CARRIED.
TO:
Supervisor WardFROM: Carmello R. Mantello, Hudson River Valley
GreenwayAt the June 12, 2002 Board meeting of the Hudson River
Valley Greenway, a resolution was passed unanimously, welcoming
the Town of Wallkill to the Greenway.Enclosed is a packet of information
about the Greenway as well as funding guidelines and an application.
Please feel free to contact myself or one of the Greenway Planners
if you have any questions or need assistance.In the meantime,
welcome to the Greenway. I look forward to working with the Town
of Wallkill. June 27, 2002TO: Council MembersFROM: Chuck
Elmes, Blue Sky Polo ClubOn September 8, 2002, the Elant Foundation,
formerly the Arden Hill Senior Health System Foundation, would
like to run a polo benefit to honor George W. Kohl. This will
be an upscale affair with a luncheon and polo match starting at
1PM and ending around 5PM. The proceeds will go to the Elant
Foundation. The luncheon will be under tents and members of the
Blue Sky Polo Club will put on the match for the public.In years
past I have done such affairs at my former polo club, and they
turned out to be a tremendous benefit for various organizations
in the community such as Valley Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital,
The Kids of Bergen County, Tomorrows Children, and others, and
we raised from $35,000.00 to as much as $80,000.00 at a single
match. The polo benefits became a much anticipated afternoon
event for many people in the surrounding community as well as
people from around the tri-state area. This is a way for the
Blue Sky Polo Club to give back to the community as well as giving
the club members an audience to cheer them on. I would like to
invite all of you to bring a picnic and attend any of our matches.
For the past 8 years generally we are playing on Sundays, and
you can learn of the schedule by calling 845-692-5918. We have
a United States Polo Association Tournament starting June 25th
and culminating on July 7th with the finals. Call
the above number or Chuck Elmes at XXX-XXXX, and I will be happy
to give you more information.MOTION BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY:
Mr. McLeanMr. Ward Voting AyeMr. Valentin Voting AyeMr.
McLean Voting AyeMr. King Voting AyeMr. Depew Voting
Aye.MOTION CARRIED.
TO:
John Ward, Supervisor & Town Board MembersFROM: Jay Anthony,
Town of Wallkill Soccer ClubAs mentioned in previous memos, the
Town of Wallkill Soccer Club will be hosting a 2-day Soccer Tournament
at the Circleville Park on the weekend of July 20 and 21. We
will have approximately 35-40 teams in town that weekend which
translates to about 1500 people watching some of the top-level
youth soccer teams participate throughout the weekend. Teams
from NJ, Conn., PA and Mass. As well as from NY will be competing
(including our Club travel teams). Since this will be in the middle
of our Park season, the Club will provide 6 port-a-potties located
near the ball fields to avoid any problems. We also think the
Town should post another Security person to offset the large crowd
that will be generated from the Tournament.We’ve set up alliances
with the local establishments, in fact most local hotels are booked
and we’ve notified the area’s attractions (Galleria Mall, restaurants,
etc…) of the added growth of the Town for that weekend. We’ve
garnered some sponsorship support for the tourney and will hang
banners to signify those who’ve supported this big event. We’d
also like to post a Town of Wallkill banner and/or sign, is this
possible? If so, just point me in the direction of the person
I need to speak to.Lastly, we’d like to set up a follow-up meeting
with the Town Board to discuss the feasibility and cost of creating
additional fields at the Park. We’ve gained momentum from the
local labor unions who would ‘volunteer’ their support to work
with us to achieve this goal. Thanks again for all your past
and future support!
TO:
Town BoardFROM: Charles Romer, Shop FormanRE: Sale of Surplus
EquipmentYour authorization is hereby requested to sell Truck
#146, a 1985 Paystar 5000 tandem axle dump truck with plow, wing
and sander to the Town of Tusten in Sullivan County. The Town
of Tusten has offered to pay $8,000.00 for the truck. I have
discussed the value of this truck with two (2) International dealers
(Arkel Motors and A&M Truck Center), and both agree that the
fair market value of the vehicle is between $6,000.00 and $10,000.00.
I feel that the offer of $8,000.00 is fair and will likely exceed
any bid we would receive through an advertised sale process.Thank
you for your consideration of my request, and if you have any
questions, please feel free to give me a call.MOTION BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED BY: Mr. ValentinMr. Ward Voting AyeMr. Valentin
Voting AyeMr. McLean Voting AyeMr. King Voting AyeMr. Depew
Voting Aye.MOTION CARRIED. June 27, 2002TO: John Ward, Town
SupervisorFROM: Marie Cologrande, Lowe’sRE: Permit for Backyard
Living EventWe would like to request permission to hold a barbeque
for our Backyard Living Event to be held in our parking lot at
700 North Galleria Drive, Middletown, NY between our windows and
the yellow lines of our parking lot located in the Lawn and Garden
area. The events will take place on Saturday, June 29th,
2002 and on Saturday, July 6th, 2002 during our standard
business hours of operation.Thank you for your consideration.MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. KingMr. Ward Voting AyeMr.
Valentin Voting AyeMr. McLean Voting AyeMr. King Voting
AyeMr. Depew Voting Aye.MOTION CARRIED.
COMMITTEE
REPORTSCOUNCILMAN KING: Master Plan Review meeting was a success.
MOTION BY: Mr. King to set a public hearing at 7:05 PM on July
25, 2002 regarding regulating sheds.
SECONDED
BY: Mr. WardMr. Ward Voting AyeMr. Valentin Voting AyeMr.
McLean Voting Aye Mr. King Voting Aye Mr. Depew Voting
Aye.MOTION CARRIED. June 27, 2002Next Master Plan Review
will be July 11, 2002 at 7PM.COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: Summer camp
opens Monday. Set work session to discuss soccer letter, July
10 at 7:30PM. Welcome three new officers.COUNCILMAN McLEAN: Master
Plan Review meeting.COUNCILMAN DEPEW: Master Plan Review meeting;
effort put in by members. Highway Department - work on drainage-
Church Street. Human Rights Committee needs one member. Hired
two part-time Code Enforcement Officers.
COUNCILMAN
COMMENTS:COUNCILMAN KING: No comments.COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: Master
Plan Review; Frank Sheamon, retired as Police Department Dispatcher.COUNCILMAN
McLEAN: School is on vacation; any complaints- let the Police
Department know.COUNCILMAN DEPEW: discussed the ban on the Pledge;
cautious of ticks.SUPERVISOR WARD: Sat., open door meeting from
8-12. Web site is being updated. E-mail addresses are set-up.
Discussed the retirement incentive- board will review.
MOTION
BY: Supervisor Ward to set Public hearing for July 25, 2002 at
7:00 PM to amend Local Law regulating Signs.SECONDED BY: Mr. DepewMr.
Ward Voting AyeMr. Valentin Voting AyeMr. McLean Voting
AyeMr. King Voting AyeMr. Depew Voting Aye.MOTION CARRIED.Read
letter from Bill Larkin allowing a change in use of $5,000.00
grant from flagpoles to the veterans’ wall. June 27, 2002Summer
hours at Town Hall are 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, starting
July 1st to Labor Day.Discussed a bill to expand Thrall
Library District. Discussed lifting of water restriction with
the only restriction being that lawn watering is to be done from
6 PM to 8 PM only.Next Town Board meeting will be July 25th.CHIEF
HERTMAN: discussed the hiring of three additional officers; Frank’s
retirement. Night Out Against Crime is 7 – 10 PM on Patio Road.GARY
GREENWALD: Spoke regarding the Pledge.
PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION:Mr. Ferri; thanked the Police; he had an accident
on King Road. School programs need civil rights attorney as
well as police officers. Master Plan Committee- needs budget
for advertising. Against Alternative 2C at Exit 122; discussed
IDA.Mr. Cody; thanked Bill Larkin for $5,000; there will be
a chicken barbeque in park tomorrow, 12-2 PM to raise money
for the wall.Mr. Najac; forgot to thank Board; Master Plan Review;
wanted update on Sewer plant situation.MOTION TO ADJOURN AT
8:40 PM: Mr. WardSECONDED BY: Mr. King
Mr.
Ward Voting AyeMr. Valentin Voting AyeMr. McLean Voting
AyeMr. King Voting AyeMr. Depew Voting Aye.MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting
Adjourned at 8:40 PM
_________________________
Jeanne
Gervasi, Town Clerk
