The
Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a public hearing
on September 25, 2003 at 7:10 PM at the Town Hall, 600
Route 211 East, Middletown, NY. Present were Supervisor
Ward, Councilman Valentin, Councilman King, Councilman
McLean and Councilman Depew. Also present were Ed. Smith,
Superintendent of Water and Sewer, Robert Hertman, Chief
of Police, John Lippert, Superintendent of Public Works,
Spencer McLaughlin, Attorney for the Town and Louisa Ingrassia,
Deputy Town Clerk.
MS.
INGRASSIA: Please take notice that a public hearing will
be held by the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill on September
25, 2003, at 7:10 PM at Town Hall regarding the adoption
of a Local Law of the Town of Wallkill for the year 2003,
which would amend the Zoning Code to allow for two foot
minimum setback from adjacent property lines for sheds
in R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts.
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
Town of Wallkill Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown,
NY 10940.
Please
take further notice that the environmental significance
of the proposed Local Law will be reviewed at said public
hearing.
Dated:
August 28, 2003. By order of the Town Board
SUPERVISOR
WARD: explains law
PUBLIC COMMENTS
N.
Guenste; not limited to R-1 and R-2; all lot sizes
K.
Mulqueen; nothing wrong with side lots
V.
Ferri; all lines except the front
BOARD COMMENTS
COUNCILMAN
KING: should think about points brought up tonight; would
it have to stay in the backyard?
S.
McLAUGHLIN: would need a variance for the front yard
COUNCILMAN
KING: make it easier for the residents
COUNCILMAN
VALENTIN: homes are close together; people would forget
about garbage and neighbors would look at trash
V.
Ferri; R-2 issues
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward to close public hearing at 7:19 PM
SECONDED
BY: Mr. King
Supervisor
Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman
King -- Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a public hearing on September 25,
2003 at 7:20 PM at the Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY.
Present were Supervisor Ward, Councilman Valentin, Councilman King, Councilman
McLean and Councilman Depew. Also present were Ed. Smith, Superintendent
of Water and Sewer, Robert Hertman, Chief of Police, John Lippert, Superintendent
of Public Works, Spencer McLaughlin, Attorney for the Town and Louisa
Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk.
MS.
INGRASSIA: Please take notice that a public hearing will
be held by the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill on September
25, 2003 at 7:15 PM at Town Hall regarding the adoption
of a Local Law of the Town of Wallkill for the year 2003,
which would amend the Zoning Code to exempt certain repair
and maintenance activities from the requirement of a building
permit.
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
Town of Wallkill Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown,
NY 10940.
Please
take further notice that the environmental significance
of the proposed Local Law will be reviewed at said public
hearing.
Dated:
August 28, 2003. By the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill.
SUPERVISOR
WARD: explains law; permits would not be required for maintenance
and repair.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
V.
Ferri; feels law is not well written; some may interpret
it differently; opposed to changes.
E.
Smith; would there be a provision for a refund?
N.
Guenste; why don't we follow state law?
M.
Paduch; asked the County about this and reads letter from
the Legislative Council; wants to give copy of State Code
to the Board members
N.
Hermann; what exactly is a structural feature; removal
of shingles
COUNCILMAN
KING: shingle layers could create fire code violation
S.
McLaughlin: code already states two layers of shingles.
V.
Ferri; would like a refund for residents.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to close public hearing at 7:31 PM
SECONDED
BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor
Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman
King -- Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a public hearing on September 25,
2003 at 7:32 PM at the Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY.
Present were Supervisor Ward, Councilman Valentin, Councilman King, Councilman
McLean and Councilman Depew. Also present were Ed. Smith, Superintendent
of Water and Sewer, Robert Hertman, Chief of Police, John Lippert, Superintendent
of Public Works, Spencer McLaughlin, Attorney for the Town and Louisa
Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk.
MS.
INGRASSIA: Please take notice that a public hearing will
be held by the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill on September
25, 2003 at 7:20 PM at the Town Hall regarding the adoption
of a Local Law of the Town of Wallkill for the year 2003,
which would amend the Town Code to update garbage collection
rates in the Town.
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
Town of Wallkill Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown,
NY 10940
Please
take further notice that the environmental significance
of the proposed Local Law will be reviewed at said public
hearing.
Dated:
August 28, 2003. By Order of the Town Board of the Town
of Wallkill.
SUPERVISOR
WARD: explains law; last change was in 1989; changes explained
PUBLIC COMMENTS
N.
Guenste; why remove maximum
SUPERVISOR
WARD: no ability to set minimums; this will allow for that
N.
Guenste; have you instituted any fines
V.
Ferri; some companies charge people more; fines should
be increased
COUNCILMAN
VALENTIN: may be issue with setting minimum
COUNCILMAN
DEPEW: people should have the ability to shop around
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to close public hearing at 7:42 PM
SECONDED
BY: Mr. McLean
Supervisor
Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman
King -- Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a regular meeting on September
25, 2003 at 7:45 PM at the Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown,
NY. Present were Supervisor Ward, Councilman Valentin, Councilman King,
Councilman McLean and Councilman Depew. Also present were Ed. Smith,
Superintendent of Water and Sewer, Robert Hertman, Chief of Police, John
Lippert, Superintendent of Public Works, S. McLaughlin, Attorney for
the Town and Louisa Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk.
Pledge
of Allegiance led by Councilman Valentin
SUPERVISOR
WARD: introduces the Town's Historian, Dorothy Hunt-Ingrassia
and her assistant, Gwen Deserto. They have in their possession
books from the 1700-1800's regarding slavery in the area;
Orange County Blueprint will make copies.
CORRESPONDENCE
SUPERVISOR
WARD: read excerpts from Orange County DPW regarding the
need for a resolution to sign contract with them for snow
removal.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED
BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor
Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman
King -- Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward set public hearing on tentative budget for October 23,
2003 at 7:00 PM
SECONDED
BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor
Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman
King -- Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward set public hearing on budget for October 30, 2003 at 7:00
PM
SECONDED
BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor
Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman
King -- Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
To: Supervisor Ward & Town Board
From: Edward A. Smith, Superintendent Water and Sewer
I
request authorization to receive bids on November 25, 2003
at 2PM to furnish a water meter Data Collector System.
The components of the system are five (5) handheld data
collectors, five cradle kits, software and two (2) days
of training. The estimated cost for the system is $30,618.75.
This will allow us to dispatch meter readers who will enter
readings in the collector. At the end of the day, the collectors
will be returned to Town Hall where the data will be automatically
downloaded and a bill will be generated for each account.
If
you have any further questions, please contact me at your
convenience.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED
BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor
Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman
King -- Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
To: Chief Hertman
From: Jon Luca, Chief of Town of Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Warren Clark, President
Re:
PO Kelly Scheuering
Sgt. Tony Spano
We
are writing to inform you of the outstanding efforts of
your two officers, PO Scheuering and Sgt. Spano. These
individuals have gone above their call of duty on September
1 and September 2, 2003 when they responded to cardiac
arrest calls on these two days.
These
officers arrived quickly to the scene and became actively
engaged in resuscitation efforts. On the later date, the
patient did regain his pulse at the scene. Chances of survival
increase greatly with the quick response and treatment
of your officers.
We
would like to offer our sincere appreciation to these officers
and your department. We rely on your assistance and cooperation
at all scenes.
Please
include a copy of this letter in the fore mentioned officers'
files.
To: County Executive Diana
CC: John F. Ward
From: Jeffrey D. Berkman, Legislator
The
Orange County Legislature on August 8, 2003 unanimously
passed a resolution authorizing you to sign a contract
with Middletown and Wallkill officials to expand Maple
Hill Park. It is vitally important that the people of Orange
County be able to utilize these surplus county owned properties.
It would be disappointing to the people of Middletown,
Wallkill and Orange County of this project is delayed any
further.
Please
convene with the parties involved as soon as possible and
inform me of the scheduled dates so that I may participate
in concluding this project.
To: Supervisor Ward
From: Harold Fried, Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, PBCSD
I
just wanted to follow up with the correspondence sent to
you from my office yesterday, 9/17/03.
As
I indicated in that correspondence, the TOW Youth Soccer
and the Pine Bush Athletic Department have a history of
cooperation in servicing the soccer needs of both organizations.
In spite of the oversight on my part, regarding formally
requesting the use of the soccer fields, I hope the positive
relationship we enjoyed in the past will continue. I have
been the athletic director in Pine Bush for seven years
and in each of those years we have used the fields without
writing for permission. Due to this past practice, it did
not dawn on me that a written request was necessary for
our use of the fields this year.
I'm
sure you are aware that a formal request was made for the
use of the tennis courts, and TOW golf course. We have
always requested the use of the golf course through a formal
communique. This is the first year we used the tennis courts
in quite some time and again made a formal request after
calling your office regarding the use of the tennis courts.
My
oversight should not cast a negative reflection on anyone
in your organization. The oversight was fully my responsibility.
Please extend to Mr. Eric Valentin and anyone else who
might have been caught up in my oversight, an apology for
not notifying the Parks and Recreation Office or following
required procedure.
Again,
the problem was caused by my oversight. I fully apologize
and Pine Bush needs to avail itself of the TOW field, you
can rest assured, you will receive a letter from my office
and notification will be made to the appropriate individuals.
To: Supervisor and Town Board
From: John Lippert
Re:
Belmont Park
I
have received a price quote for installation of a metal
pavilion at Belmont Park, replacing the existing bath house.
The new structure would be all painted metal and occupy
the same footprint as the bath house. Lounsbury Builders
will provide labor and materials to furnish and install
the structure at a cost of $13,272. This does not include
demolition of the existing building, which they can do
for an additional $3500, including removal of material.
There
will be an additional expense due to the fact that the
existing building houses the electric service for the water
pumps, aerators, etc. Rotolo is estimating the cost for
a remedy for this which would probably involve relocation
of the electric utilities to a tamper proof vault setup.
Similarly the water service would be shut off or relocated
and may incur additional expense.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward to bid for project
SECONDED
BY: Mr. King
Supervisor
Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman
King -- Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
To: Supervisor John Ward
From: Andrea Soll, Dial-A-Bus
Re:
Drug and Alcohol training
I
have recently received a flier regarding the training of
management personnel in Drug & Alcohol Supervisory
Training and Management Training for proscription/ over
the counter drugs and New MIS Reports to take place in
Orange County on Friday, October 10, 2003. There is no
cost to attend this seminar.
It
is a full day session starting at 9:00 AM and ending at
3:00 PM. I am asking for permission to attend the seminar
on that day and to be paid for the hours in attendance.
Thank
you for your prompt attention to this matter.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED
BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor
Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman
King -- Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
To: John Ward
From: Ted Henderson
My
name is Ted Henderson and I reside at 180 Derby Road, Middletown,
I am writing in reference to be given permission for a
temporary relocation of my pre-existing home. We would
like to relocate the trailer to the right rear portion
of my property while our new modular is being constructed.
The excavator and builder has already assessed the property
and determined that relocating it to the rear of the property
would be out of the way and easy to remove without causing
any problem. It will be removed within six weeks from the
time we get the CO to move in. I would greatly appreciate
you granting my request for the temporary relocation of
our trailer during this construction phase.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED
BY: Mr. Depew to table
MOTION
TABLED.
To: John Ward- Supervisor
From: John Lippert
Re:
Woodlawn Acres AKA: Turfler Terrace
I
spoke to Dr. Kumar at Eustance and Horowitz this morning.
Dr. Kumar has prepared bid documents and specifications
for the Woodlawn Acres drainage and pavement improvements.
Please
read a resolution at the next Town Board meeting allowing
the Commissioner of Public Works to advertise for bid and
enter into a contract with the lowest responsible bidder.
It is our hope to expedite this project in anticipation
of conducive weather.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED
BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor
Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman
King -- Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
To:
John Ward- Supervisor
From: John Lippert
Re:
Circleville Park Resolution
Enclosed
please find the estimate from Robert Hanson, Design Architect,
to complete the stone paver entranceway, crosswalks, sidewalks
and two double freestanding retaining walls at Circleville
Park.
The
initial estimate is approximately $38,000.00 and will require
a formal bid. Your authorization is hereby requested to
advertise and solicit bids for the stone work. With your
approval, we will solicit bids as soon as the bid documents
are complete. Your authorization is also requested to allow
the Commissioner of Public Works to award the bid to the
lowest responsible bidder. We hope to have these improvements
completed before the onset of winter weather.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward
SECONDED
BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor
Ward -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin -- Voting Aye
Councilman
King -- Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean -- Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew -- Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
