March
28, 2002
The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a regular meeting
at the Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, on Thursday, March 28, 2002
at 7:30 PM. Board members present were Supervisor Ward, Councilman
McLean, Councilman King, Councilman Depew and Councilman Valentin.
Also present was Jeanne Gervasi, Town Clerk and Spencer McLaughlin,
Attorney for Town.
SUPERVISOR
WARD: Good evening ladies and gentlemen. First we will say the
Pledge. I'd like to make a motion to accept the minutes of January
24, 2002 and February 14, 2002.
SECONDED
BY: Mr. King
CORRESPONDENCE:
To:
Town Board Members
From:
Supervisor John Ward
RE:
Memorandum dated March 18, 2002
After
discussion at the work session, Thursday March 21, 2002 and with
the approval of the attending members of the Town Board, the following
changes with direct reference to the memo dated March 18, 2002
subject "Town Board Meeting Procedures", concerning
motions, resolutions or anything else that requires a vote of
the board, will be implemented.
If
something needs to be voted on at a public meeting, and it is
on the agenda, and it has been discussed prior to the public meeting
each councilperson will be asked publicly (1) so you have information
and has been discussed enough to reach an informed decision and
are you prepared to vote on the proposal/ resolution? If anyone's
answer is no I can't vote, the proposal/ resolution will be tabled.
The Supervisor will state publicly that Mr. (name) cannot vote
because (reason) and the item will be tabled.
It
is further agreed unanimously by the Supervisor and those Councilmen
present at this work session that a tabled subject will be tabled
only for two weeks, or the next Town Board Meeting only, to allow
sufficient time for those members to gather and understand all
the information needed to make an informed decision. At that time
a vote will be cast.
I
sincerely hope this makes a clearer understanding of the Voting
and Motion procedures so that the governing body of the Town of
Wallkill can do business in a more orderly fashion.
March 28, 2002
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. Mr. McLean
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
To: Ed Smith
From:
Supervisor John Ward
Ed,
this is a request for you to prepare a "Request for Proposal"
to have someone investigate the current issues at our sewer plant.
I
will be reading this memo at the next Town Board Meeting on March
28, 2002, to notify the public that we are taking the next step
to resolve this issue.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr.
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
Ed
Smith has scheduled a meeting at 9:30 AM on March 29th.
To: Supervisor John Ward
From: Stephanie Capria, Admin. Assistant to the Supervisor
RE:
Westwood Industries
March 28, 2002
John:
Mr.
Steenrod came into the office this morning to let me know the
outcome with Westwood Industries.
The
noise that everyone has been complaining about is a scrubber machine.
The manufacturer has been contacted and the will be putting a
muffler system on the machine to cut down on the excessive noise.
This will take about six (6) weeks, until then the machine will
not be run in the evening and will only be run during the day
when absolutely necessary.
To: John Ward Supervisor
From:
The Garden Lovers' Club
Pat Threm, Chairman
Dear
Supervisor Ward:
Last summer I was approached by Mike Cody in connection with planting
some flowers at the Veteran Park at the corner of North Street
and Highland Ave. Extension. I told him I would bring the matter
up before the Garden Lovers Club and we would also advise him.
At its meeting on March 19, 2002, the Club agreed that our Civic
Beautification Committee could undertake that project.
In the interim, Margaret Dickover who is leader of Junior Girl
Scout Troop # 393 contacted me. Margaret has two girls that are
working on their bronze award, Mary Kate Dickover and Jenna McCarey.
One of the prerequisites for obtaining that medal is undertaking
a civic duty. Mary Kate would like to plant flowers at the park
and Jenna would like to make a display in memory of "September
11th". I am also advised that Everett (Ace) Jones would like
to involve his Boy Scout troop.
Our Civic Beautification Committee will be meeting with Mike Cody,
Margaret Dickover and Ace Jones on March 30, 2002 at 1:30 P.M.
to view the park and discuss a plan of action. We certainly would
welcome you and/or a member of the Town Board to attend as well.
We would like approval from the Town to proceed with this undertaking.
Please advise as soon as possible as we must put our plan in order
prior to the coming growing season. If you have further questions,
I can be reached at 342-3622.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
March 28, 2002
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
To: Honorable John Ward
From: Edward A. Diana
Dear
John:
Orange
County Government has been working with our emergency services
and government officials to make sure our County is prepared for
the realistic possibility of a terrorist event. We have been working
closely with Governor Pataki's Office, the New York State Office
of Public Security and the Zone Four Counter Terrorism Committee
made up of Orange, Rockland and Sullivan Counties Sheriffs, State
Police and Police Chiefs to develop a law enforcement procedure
and mutual aid protocol for dealing with these events. For the
safety of all our residents, I ask that your emergency managers
and police departments work together with you to help prepare
your community.
To
accomplish our common goal, I am asking for the full cooperation
of all our County's municipalities. I am request that you please
send a member of your law enforcement department to the meetings
of the Counter Terrorism Committee. Within the next 12 months
numerous police training opportunities will be offered. I ask
that you make your police officers available to attend these important
sessions.
All
local police agencies have been sent a list of vulnerable assets
and facilities. I ask that you and your police departments please
review this list. Feel free to make changes and additions, as
your local departments are more familiar with your area. I have
also attached a copy of Presidential Directive 3, which outlines
the Homeland Security threat levels...please review.
I
thank you and your departments for your cooperation in this matter
of utmost importance. I know that you join with me in our commitment
for the health and safety of all our residents.
To: Supervisor Ward
From: Brenda Parks, Time Warner Cable
RE:
Program changes
March 28, 2002
As
you may have heard we will be adding new programming to our channel
line up. Effective March 26 we will be carrying YES (Yankees Entertainment
and Sports Network) and WPXN. This will result in us having to
move a couple of channels to new locations as follows:
Effective
March 26
Channel 50 - YES
Channel 17 - WPXN (PAX affiliate)
Channel 61 - TV Guide
We
continue to strive to provide quality entertainment and feel that
YES and WPXN are examples of our commitment. We hope you enjoy
these new additions and if you have any questions, please feel
free to contact us.
To: Supervisor John Ward and Town Board Members
From: Carol Kelly
RE:
Virag Zone Change Request PID to RA- Goshen Turnpike Sect. 1,
Bl. 1, Lot 35
The
Planning Board held an Informational Public Hearing on March 20,
2002 for the above zone change request. It was determined to recommend
to the Town Board that the zone change be denied by a vote of
2 Ayes, 2 Nays and 1 Abstained.
SECONDED
BY: Mr. Valentin for discussion
MOTION TO TABLE BY: Mr. Ward asking for the resident to meet with
Town Board
Resolutions:
Resolution of the Wallkill Town Board assuming lead agency status
under State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) with respect
to a change in zoning from R2 to PID in a certain area contained
within the borders of the Town.
WHEREAS,
the Town Board of Wallkill is empowered by the State to make changes
in the zoning of the land use in the Town that it determines to
be in the best interests of the public welfare of its citizens;
and
WHEREAS,
said zoning changes are listed as Type 1 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;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Wallkill Town Board declares
itself Lead Agency concerning a change from R2 zoned property
to a PID zoned designation for certain property in the Town of
Wallkill and will send notice of said assumption to all involved
agencies and conduct a coordinated review pursuant to 6 NYCRR
Section 617.6
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. King
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward to hold Public Hearing on the Zone Change to be held
April 11, 2002 at 7:15 PM.
RESOLVED, that the Town of Wallkill Little League be granted exclusive
rights to all fields, at the future Town of Wallkill WTC Memorial
Park from March 1, 2002 through September 15, 2002.
The
Little League must provide to the Town of Wallkill a copy of liability
insurance naming the Town of Wallkill as an additional insured.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Valentin SECONDED BY: Mr. Ward
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
RESOLVED, that the Town of Wallkill Little League be granted exclusive
rights to the buildings at the future Town of Wallkill WTC Memorial
Park from January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.
March 28, 2002
The
Little League must provide to the Town of Wallkill a copy of liability
insurance naming the Town of Wallkill as an additional insured.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Valentin SECONDED BY: Mr. Ward
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wallkill is participating in the 911 emergency
system, and
WHEREAS,
it has been determined that streets in the Town with identical
names will create confusion in responding to 911 calls.
NOW
THEREFORE, the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill hereby determines
the following:
1. The northern portion of Tarbell Road, from State Route 17 to
Goshen Turnpike, shall be renamed Tarbell Road North.
2. The western portion of Shawangunk Road, from State Route 17
to State Route 17M, shall be renamed Shawangunk Road West.
3. The southern portion of Bart Bull Road from County Route 53
to the Consolidated railroad track be renamed to Bart Bull Road
South.
4. The southern portion of York Road from Prosperous Valley Road
to Dead End shall be renamed york Road South.
5. The southern portion of Midland Lake Road from Bisch Road to
State Route 17 shall be renamed Midland Lake Road South.
These
name changes shall take effect immediately.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. King
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
March 28, 2002
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman
King; Water and Sewer should interview engineers to help solve
problem with sewer plant. Parks and Recreation- Poets Court Park
will start work in late April; completed with playground equipment
next year.
Councilman
Valentin; remind people Easter Egg hunt at Circleville Park at
10 AM. Work is being done at the Little League field. Read following
letter regarding Employee of the Month.
Dear
Board Members:
We are pleased to announce that Glenn Benson has been selected
as our February Employee of the Month in the Department of Public
Works. Glenn was nominated by three (3) of his co-workers for
his quick thinking and action he took to avoid a potentially serious
accident. While flagging on Crystal Run Road, Glenn noticed a
windblown drainage pipe rolling into traffic, and he jumped in
front of the runaway pipe to keep it from hitting a car.
Please join us in recognizing Glenn for this award, and thanking
him for his attentiveness and his dedicated service to the Town
of Wallkill.
Sincerely,
Dan Patenaude
Also,
Saturday is a work session. Mon., April 1st, the Police Chief
will meet with residents from neighborhood watch.
Councilman
McLean; discussed bus coordinator applications, assessment roll
be filed by May 1. Grievance day is May 28th. Would like to have
public meetings at DPW to discuss problems with work force.
SUPERVISOR
WARD; position for bus coordinator must be Civil Service position;
must go through the list before local applicants.
Councilman
Depew; Highway Dept.- changing road speed limits, state mandate
to raise limits on certain roads. Resolution from Assoc. of Towns
to set own speed limits. Stop sign at Station Road- Highland Ave.
Ext. near Maddy's diner.
March 28, 2002
COUNCILMAN
COMMENTS:
Councilman
King: Happy Easter and Passover; feels that the new Town procedures
will help.
Councilman
Valentin: Voting machines will be below Filene's with rent of
$1.00 per year.
MOTION TO ACCEPT: Mr. Valentin
SECONDED BY: Mr. Ward
Councilman
McLean: Homeowners meeting - Water's Edge with Supervisor &
Chief at Meadow's on May 19, 2002, 7PM.
Councilman
Depew: fishing season begins April 1st, asked residents to respect
environment; town could create law to protect the Shawangunk Kill.
Need to address problem of two Hill Roads in Town. Meeting - Pocatello
FireHouse, april 15th at 7:30 PM. Happy holidays.
Supervisor
Ward: Open door on Saturday- 8 AM to noon. Received check from
Galleria - PILOT payment. Police Contract- Town gave proposal
to PBA. Discussed expansion of Police Dept., Town Clerk, Acct.
Dept., Parking & Animal Control to move into trailers. Looking
into a building on Tower Drive. Annual report filed. Clean up
front of building. Wishing happy Easter & Passover.
Chief
Hertman: discussed drag racing at Caldor plaza. May 20- June 2
is Buckle-up Week; will start random checks for DWI's, August
16, 2002, Night Out Against Crime.
Ed
Smith: needs water samples from 60 residents- prefer from houses
built between 1983-1986. No hydrants will be flushed, no outside
use of water- includes filling of pools, washing cars, etc. Town
is not selling water to Village of Goshen.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Mike
Cody; egg hunt, Memorial Day Parade- dedicate memorial Park, ask
to close streets around park for 3 hours- 7 AM to 10 AM
Vince
Ferri; water/sewer, Tesa Tape- 17K Zone change. Water shortage.
Moratorium on building- should have youth programs at schools.
Voting machines- need competent custodians. Police contract, speed
limits
Neil
Glasgow; meeting with garbage haulers
William
Coppozella; county project in Pocatello Area
March 28, 2002
MOTION
TO ADJOURN AT 9:10 PM to review and approve vouchers for the month
of March: Mr. Ward
SECONDED
BY: Mr. King
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM
_________________________
Jeanne Gervasi, Town Clerk
