The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a public hearing on October 23, 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, George Tyndall, Deputy Chief of Police, John Lippert, Superintendent of Public Works, Phil Saler, Senior Accountant, Gary Greenwald, Attorney for the Town and Louisa Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk.

MS. INGRASSIA: Please take notice that the Preliminary Budget for the Town of Wallkill for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2004 has been completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY where it is available for inspection. Pursuant to Section 108 of Town law the proposed salaries of the following officers are hereby specified:

Supervisor - $51,980.00
Town Clerk - $42,911.00
Town Council (4) - $10,612.00 each
Justices (2) - $28,517.00 each
Receiver of Taxes - $17,895.00

A public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2001 will be held October 23, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY. All persons in interest will be heard at the above time and place.

SUPERVISOR WARD: explains budget

No Comment from the Town Board

PUBLIC COMMENTS

N. Guenste; budget questions, attorney fees, park budget, Patio Rd. lights, ambulance, audit questions

K. Mulqueen; fund balance questions

M. Paduch; sales tax questions, county issues

N. Guenste; bulk pickup, garbage

V. Ferri; budget questions

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to close public hearing at 7:37 PM

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.

The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a public hearing on September 25, 2003 at 7:37 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, George Tyndall, Deputy Chief of Police, John Lippert, Superintendent of Public Works, Gary Greenwald, 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 October 23, 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 Zoning Code to correct certain inconsistencies regarding lot width and lot depth in R-A zoned properties.

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

Please take further notice that the environmental significance of the proposed Local Law will be reviewed at said public hearing.

By Order of the Town Board dated September 25, 2003

SUPERVISOR WARD: explains law

COUNCILMAN KING: two family homes are only ones affected

No public comments

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to close public hearing at 7:39 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 October 23, 2003 at 7:39 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, George Tyndall, Deputy Chief of Police, John Lippert, Superintendent of Public Works, Gary Greenwald, Attorney for the Town and Louisa Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk.

MS. INGRASSIA: Please take notice that the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill will hold a public hearing on the Benefit Assessment Roll on October 23, 2003 at 7:25 PM at Town Hall, Middletown, New York. The tax records of the Town indicate you own property which is located in one or more of the following benefit assessment tax districts:

Water District #1 Consolidated
Sewer District #1 Consolidated
Arfman Tract Water
Lighting District #1
Lighting District #2

The benefit Assessment Tax Rolls are on file in the Office of the Town Clerk in the Town Hall and are open for inspection during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

MR. SMITH: explains presenting of Water & Sewer Rolls; no rate increases

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to accept rolls

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 to close public hearing at 7:42 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 regular meeting on October 23, 2003 at 8:00 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, George Tyndall, Deputy Chief of Police, John Lippert, Superintendent of Public Works, G. Greenwald, Attorney for the Town and Louisa Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Valentin

SUPERVISOR WARD: refers to Mr. Valentin to introduce new police officers.

COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: names Kim Parisi, Jose Alvarez, Chris Blackwell, James Barnett, Mike Guedes, Robert Mclymore and Tom Kleveno

SUPERVISOR WARD: talks about video and audio; hopes all works well. Thanks to Tom Collins from Alto Music for all his help.

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to accept minutes from September 25, 2003

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.

CORRESPONDENCE

To: Chief Hertman
From: Chief Jeff Jaques
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your department for your assistance with our annual Open House/ Fire Prevention held on October 13, 2003. Police Officer Besser did an excellent job teaching the public. He conducted himself in a professional manner, and is a credit to your department.

Thank you for your time and attention concerning this matter.

To: Supervisor Ward
From: Barry J. Short, Orange & Rockland Community Relations Manager

To reduce the number of potential power outages caused by fallen trees or broken branches, Orange & Rockland periodically performs tree maintenance along our electric transmission right-of-way. This task is critically important to help insure electric service reliability for both our residential and business customers.

Transmission lines carry electricity from generating plants to, and between, electric substation facilities. These are not the same lines that run along streets and supply power to individual homes and businesses. Thousands of people may depend on the energy of a single transmission line. A transmission line outage will threaten those on life-support equipment, eliminate electronic security and fire protection systems, and turn off traffic signals and street lights.

We'll soon be conducting such work in the Town of Wallkill, and I want to keep you and your constituents fully informed of our planned activities.

A forester carefully reviews each project and notifies homeowners/ businesses along the transmission right-of-way to fully describe what work will be done. Professional contractors will then conduct the necessary tree trimming and selective tree removal. Low growing compatible trees are left untouched as a means of discouraging the regrowth of tall non-compatible species. A Public Service Commission representative visits our work sites to review planned work and inspect work already completed.

Beginning on or about October 22, 2003, and continuing for about four weeks, we'll perform tree maintenance within our right-of-way located near the following streets: County Route 78. Asplundh Tree Experts have been contracted for this project.

We will of course, notify you immediately if this schedule changes or if additional work is necessary.

To: Supervisor Ward
From: Marylynn Hunt

Re: Marie Lane Zone Change Request

An Informational Public Hearing of the Planning Board was held on October 16, 2003 for Mr. Cappeluzzo for a zone change from MI to RA located on Marie Lane (81-2-1.1 and 81-2-1.2)

The Planning Board reviewed the zone change request and recommends approval of the zone change.

To: Supervisor Ward
From: Marylynn Hunt

Re: Stony Ford Road Zone Change Request

An Informational Public Hearing of the Planning Board was held on October 16, 2003 for Ms. Irene Zeffiro for a zone change from MI to RA located on Stony Ford Road (69-1-39.22).

The Planning Board reviewed the zone change request and agreed the parcel is not contiguous with the RA Zone therefore creating spot zoning. The Planning Board agreed that it is not within their jurisdiction to either approve or disapprove this request.

To: Supervisor Ward
From: Elizabeth Stewart

The Circleville Kids on the Block 4-H Club has, with the help of Bill Philips of the parks Department, planted the entrance to the Circleville Park on Route 302. The club met on May 16th and planted the spring flowers provided by the Parks Department. We planted thirty mums for the fall.

The club photographed our work in progress and used this information for our community service project submitted to the Orange County Fair. We received a blue ribbon award at the County Fair and went to the NY State Fair where we won another blue ribbon award. We took pictures again of our fall planting project for future community service documentation.

As the coordinating leader for the 4-H Club, I am inquiring as to a letter of recognition for the work done by the members. The letter can be sent to: Lauren Sperling, Circleville Kids on the Block 4-H Club, 8 Baldwin Hill Road.

Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. The kids would also like to display our planting posters at Town Hall for a club marketing project.

To: Supervisor Ward
From: Chief Hertman

Attached is the letter requesting my attendance at the conference in Los Angeles. I will be leaving on Sunday, November 9, 2003 and will return on Wednesday, November 12, 2003. All expenses related to the conference will be paid for by the Police Assessment Resource Center.

To: Supervisor Ward
From: Chief Hertman

I have been asked to participate in a training seminar at Rogers Williams University in Rhode Island, the seminar is entitled "Best Practices Guideline - A Case Study". I will be leaving on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 and will return on Thursday, November 6, 2003. All expenses related to the conference will be paid for by Rogers Williams University.

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: Supervisor Ward and Board Members
From: Eustance & Horowitz

Re: Woodland Acres Drainage Improvement Project

On Tuesday, October 21, 2003, the bids for this project were opened in the Town office. The lowest bidder was Waltech Construction with a bid of $211,585.22.

We recommend that you accept the lowest responsible bidder as noted.

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward

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.

To: Supervisor Ward and Board Members
From: Eustance & Horowitz

Re: Silver Lake Drainage and Paving Improvement Projects

On Tuesday, October 21, 2003, the bids for this project were opened in the Town office. The lowest bidder was SITA Construction Co., Inc. with a bid of $65,770.00

We recommend that you accept the lowest responsible bidder as noted.

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: John Lippert

Re: Circleville Park Entrance Bids

I have reviewed three bids for the entrance way work at Circleville Park. Listed below are the summaries reflecting the bid amounts:

Maples- lowest bidder $29,950.00
McCarey landscaping- highest $43,502.20
Luzon landscaping- lowest responsible bidder $30,350.00

I am recommending Luzon Wildflower Landscaping for this bid award. They have submitted the bid documents properly and reference checks have been favorable. They have completed projects for the Orange County Parks and others. They have also indicated that they can start work within one week of the award and complete the project in ten days less time than the other bidders. They are the lowest responsible bidder.
The lowest bidder, Maples Farm, did not include a certified check for the proper amount and failed to properly complete the bid forms, therefore necessitating rejection of the bid.

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 Abstain

MOTION CARRIED.

RESOLUTIONS

WHEREAS, Town Board of Wallkill wishes to set maximum and minimum fees allowed to be charged for the collection of residential garbage in the Town of Wallkill; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of Wallkill is empowered by Section 200-12A of the Town Code to set such fees by resolution; and

WHEREAS, although not required, the Town Board wishes to give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the setting of such fees, setting a time and place for a public hearing for said proposed resolution, 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 Resolution at 7:25 PM on November 13, 2003, at Wallkill Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY; 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 Valentin Voting Aye

Councilman King Voting Aye

Councilman McLean Voting Aye

Councilman Depew Voting Aye

MOTION CARRIED.

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill that the Town of Wallkill Town Board hereby directs that no parking zone be established on both sides of Mud Mills Road form Bisch Road to maples Road and on Maples Road between Mud Mills Road and to the point on maples that crosses over the Metro North Railroad tracks; and that said zone shall not include the parking of responding emergency vehicles.

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward

SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew

Supervisor Ward Voting Aye

Councilman Valentin Voting Aye

Councilman King Voting No

Councilman McLean Voting Aye

Councilman Depew Voting No

MOTION CARRIED.

COUNCILMAN DEPEW: dislikes resolution

COMMITTEE REPORTS

COUNCILMAN KING: Water & Sewer meeting at 2:45, Monday with Mr. Depew. Nov. 6th, Master Plan presentation at 7:30PM

COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: Halloween activities at the golf course; soccer showcase- Girls Nov. 8 & 9, Boys Nov. 15 & 16. Entrance will be completed in three weeks. Basketball will be at Circleville elementary; thanks to M. Habeck. There will be extra police out for Halloween. Police meeting will be Wed., Oct. 29th at 6PM with Chief regarding the Pine Bush High School. Leaf pickup Oct. 30th - Nov. 30th; thanks to Ted Youngs for cleanup work

COUNCILMAN McLEAN: contract is almost done; Oct. 29th is the meeting to ratify contract.

COUNCILMAN DEPEW: thanks to Deputy Chief for speeding concerns on Keasel & Derby Roads. Boy scouts fly fishing on going. Thanks to EMS volunteers in chlorine leak response. Howells Ladies Auxiliary set up coffee for displaced residents. Code enforcement is looking at Ben Lomond mess.

COUNCILMAN COMMENTS

COUNCILMAN KING: thanks to Howells Aux.; James Mchafee will be attending Chapel Field. Highway has free mulch- open on Sat. 8-12.

COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: 10 PM curfew on Halloween.

COUNCILMAN McLEAN: no comments

COUNCILMAN DEPEW: discussed Halloween party; many businesses sponsor event, thanks to Nancy Lane

SUPERVISOR COMMENTS

SUPERVISOR WARD: next Thursday the Town Board will vote on the budget and the contract. Payments from Pyramid for school taxes (Middletown & Goshen) was received. The Town saved $13,191.86 by changing electric companies. Working on Building permit refunds; will sign vouchers when law has been filed with the state.

CHIEF HERTMAN: Police Officer exam will be on Dec. 6, 2003. Police will be at the Halloween festivities; distributed 40 gunlocks so far.

ED. SMITH: no comment

MR. LIPPERT: leaf pick up Nov. 1-30, can be in bags. Final delivery of new truck and plow.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

N. Guenste; fairgrounds; garbage & trailers

V. Ferri; building issues, Shop Rite; IDA, lighting district, voting machines

M. Cody; Christmas tree lighting- Friday after Thanksgiving

B. Sutherland; new building questions

A. George; Silver Lake Rd. questions

W. Cappozella; Shop Rite, bulk pick up

N. Hermann; thanks to Highway Department for storm work

K. Mulqueen; budget issues

D. Reid; building issues

J. Farnell; master plan

S. LaBruna; parking sign issues

R. Depew; standing up for brother Dan

K. Kurachek; Shop Rite issues, building issues

A. Vavricka; building inspector issues; building issues

D. Reid; building issues

V. Ferri; building issues

N. Guenste; building, Shop Rite

J. Farnell; building department issues

B. Sutherland; new building issues

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to adjourn and audit claims at 10:15 PM

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.

Meeting Adjourned at 10:15 PM

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Jeanne M. Gervasi, Town Clerk