WHEREAS, on January 29, 2002, pursuant to consultation with Mr.
Charles Brodie, Aerodrome Development Corporation, an “ Off-
Airport Obstruction Removal in approach to Runway 8; Relocation/
Burying Above Ground Power Lines and Land
April 10, 2003
Donation
Credit of 0.96 Ac. Out of a Total of 61.75 Ac.” has
been undertaken by Randall Airport, Town of Wallkill, County
of Orange, State of New York by TriState Planning and Engineering
P.C. Consulting Engineers (TSPE), and submitted to the Federal
Aviation Administration who have issued a Federal Grant in the
amount of $135,000.00 (Federal Share) for the Project, Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) Project No. 3-36-0224-16-02
WHEREAS, such project and the improvements are necessary for
the operational safety and efficiency of the airport and does
not obligate the Town in any manner; and
WHEREAS, the improvements proposed under this Grant will not
effect the size and type of aircraft using the airport.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town of Wallkill, County
of Orange, State of New York, as follows:
1. The Town recommends New York State Department of Transportation
funding assistance be granted in the amount of $7,500.00 (maximum
State Share payable- $8,625.00); State Contract: K550718/PIN
8909.15; to match appropriately the Federal Grant for the Project.
2. The Town of Wallkill shall send a certified copy of the resolution
to each of the following:
a. The Proprietor of Randall Airport
b. TriState Planning and Engineering
c. NYSDOT Aviation Services Bureau
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward 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.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill is considering
the establishment of a water district to serve properties in
the Town located generally at the intersection of Route 17K
and Route 17, and
April 10, 2003
WHEREAS, it is necessary to develop a report from a hydrogeologic
consultant in order to prepare the necessary materials for the
Town to proceed pursuant to Article 12/ Article 12-A of the Town
Law to establish the district, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 191-a/ Section 209-b of the Town
Law the Town Board by resolution subject to a permissive referendum
may appropriate certain funds in connection with the establishment
of a water district, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board adopted a resolution on the 7th day
of August, 2002 appropriating the sum of $200,000.00 for the
necessary hydrogeologic investigation in connection with the
preparation of the documents necessary to establish a water district,
and
WHEREAS, it now appears that an additional $61,000.00 will be
necessary to complete the hydrogeologic investigation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1. That the Town Board, acting pursuant to the provisions of
Section 19a-a/ 209-b of the Town Law, does hereby appropriate
the additional sum of $61,000.00 for hydrogeologic investigation
in connection with the preparation of the documents necessary
to establish a water district pursuant to Article 12/ Article
12-A of the Town Law.
2. That this resolution is adopted subject to a permissive referendum
and that the Town Clerk is directed to publish and post a notice
of the adoption of this resolution in accordance with Article
7 of the Town Law
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward 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.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill,
that said Town Board hereby amends parking and other fines
for violation of the Town of Wallkill Code as follows:
01. NO PARKING fine amount is amended from $10 to $30;
April 10, 2003
03. PARKED OBSTRUCTING CROSS WALK fine is amended from $10 to
$30;
04.
PARKED WITHIN 15” OF FIRE HYDRANT fine is amended
from $10 to $30;
05. PARKED IN WRONG DIRECTION fine is amended from $10 to $30;
06. DOUBLE PARKED fine is amended from $10 to $30;
07. PARKED IN A HANDICAP SPACE fine is amended from $100 to
$150;
08. PARKED IN AN ACCESS LANE fine is amended from $100 to $150;
09. PARKING IN TOWN PARK NO PARK AREA fine is amended from $10
to $20;
10. PARKING OBSTRUCTING SNOW REMOVAL fine is amended from $10
to $30;
11. OCCUPYING MORE THAN ONE SPACE fine is amended from $10 to
$30;
12. NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ZONE fine is amended from $10 to $30;
13. PARKING OBSTRUCTING A MAILBOX fine is amended from $25 to
$30;
14. PARKED ON ROADWAY fine is amended from $10 to $30;
16. 306-B UNINSPECTED VEHICLE fine is amended from $25 to $30.
MOTION BY: Mr. Valentin SECONDED BY: Mr. Ward
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman McLean Voting Aye
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
WHEREAS, the Town Code of the Town of Wallkill §249-34 requires
the payment of parkland fees for all developments and subdivisions,
other than two-lot minor subdivisions at a certain rate per unit
or lot; and
April 10, 2003
WHEREAS,
the owner of said proposed subdivided land subject to the aforementioned
fees, whose principal domicile is located
on said land, would be required to pay a parkland fee on the
owner’s already developed parcel; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill has determined
that said fee placed upon the post-subdivision domicile parcel
of an applicant for development or subdivision of property, is
unfair to that owner; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of Wallkill is empowered by the State
to make changes in the Zoning Code that it determines to be in
the best interest of the public welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS,
said amendments to the Zoning Code are listed as Type I 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 and set a time and place for a public
hearing for said proposed local law, so that the public may be
heard;
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held
by the Town Board with respect to the adoption of the aforesaid
Local Law at 7:20 PM on April 24, 2003 at Wallkill Town Hall,
600 Route 211 East, Middletown, New York; 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. McLean
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman McLean Voting Aye
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wallkill acquired various motor vehicles
for use by Town employees in execution of their jobs; and
April 10, 2003
WHEREAS, said vehicles are no longer used for said purpose due
to age, wear and tear and have been replaced; and
WHEREAS, it is no longer necessary for the Town of Wallkill
to sell said property for the purpose for which it was acquired,
thus making it surplus property, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill
to sell said motor vehicles as surplus property in order to recoup
funds to be returned to the Town budget and used for the good
and welfare of the community; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of
Wallkill, in regular session duly convened, does hereby authorize
and direct the Supervisor of said Town to cause said motor vehicles,
herein identified in Attachment A and identified as surplus property,
be offered for public sale through the bidding process, as established
and approved by the State of New York that the Town Board directs
the Town Clerk of the Town of Wallkill to publish in the normal
and legal manner a request for bids for the purchase of said
property; and
RESOLVED,
that the time for the opening of such bids be set at two o’clock
in the forenoon of the day of Thursday, April 24, 2003.
1986 Dodge Aries 1B3BD26D9GF31404015 65,422 $225.00
1997 Ford Expedition 1FMFU18l7VLB92294 74,769 $8,000.00
2000 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFOP71W4YX1140605 110,742 $1,000.00
1990 Ford Taurus 1FACP52UXLA174734 120,010 $250.00
1986 Ford Bronco 1FMDV15N8GLB01565 155,247 $300.00
1994 Olds Cutlass 1G3WH55M9RD360045 117,268 $1,040.00
2000 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W94X110064 117,744 $1,440.00
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward 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.
April 10, 2003
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILMAN KING: discussed new Town Hall; met last Friday, builders
are contacting the committee. Looking to stay on this property.
Memo out to all department heads regarding space requirements.
Discussed community garden on Dundee Circle; please call for
a spot. Casimer Road- wants to meet with John Lippert.
SUPERVISOR WARD: advises Mr. King to contact S. McLaughlin because
a lawsuit has been filed by the residents.
COUNCILMAN
VALENTIN: Police Committee thanks D. Depew on parking fees
also grafitti; discussed moving impound lot to Highway Dept.
Looks forward to a bulk pick-up program. Little League parade
postponed to Saturday, April 19 at 1PM. Thanks to Little League
board. At Stephen’s Ave. park maybe basketball hoops can
be put back.
COUNCILMAN McLEAN: No emergency management meeting; no Battalion
#1 meeting. Human Rights dinner meeting at Winding Hills Country
Club. Building Site Committee is making progress.
COUNCILMAN DEPEW: Police are taking ideas from the residents
concerns regarding 4-wheelers on the roads. ???Explosions on
Prosperous Valley Road- Thursday, State Police and Town Police
are investigating. Thanks to Jay Brown- Human Rights Committee
Chief Hertman arrives at 8:45 PM
COUNCILMAN COMMENTS
COUNCILMAN KING: Thanks Mike Cody for work on the Easter Egg
Hunt. Support the Troops Rally is Sunday, 1PM at the Dennis Cosgrove
Community Center. Information available for Project Liberty
COUNCILMAN
VALENTIN: Thanks Mr. King for rally; if new Town Hall can’t
be done maybe we should just look at a new Police Station.
Happy Passover and Easter.
COUNCILMAN McLEAN: need members for the Ethics, Human Rights
and Master Plan Committee
COUNCILMAN DEPEW: happy Holidays; thanks Town Board for bringing
back bulk pick-up. Sympathy to the Regan family.
SUPERVISOR WARD: New phone number in the Town: 692- 7890 will
have Town information on it; first time in 25 years that the
Little League missed opening day due to weather. Found a little
league trophy with two major league players who were part of
the team: Joe Nathan and Matt Morris. Happy Birthday to Mrs.
Ward.
April 10, 2003
CHIEF
HERTMAN: speed limits are being enforced; grant given for Stop
DWI; Memorial Day- “Click it or Ticket”
ED. SMITH: Hydrant flushing, April 21st to May 4th. Volunteers
needed for water samples.
JOHN LIPPERT: FEMA Christmas Storm money; $43,000 to be reimbursed.
President Day storm; grant is going in.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
N. Guenste; April 19th, Project Linus 10AM -12PM Community Center
M. Cody; Easter Egg Hunt; Armed Forces day
N. Hermann; blasting on Prosperous Valley Road
A. Crawford; Cameraman questions
A. Ackerman; honors Mr. Ward, E. Valentin, Chief Hertman
L. Helbeck; cancer benefit for fifth grader in Hamptonburgh
M. Paduch; park grant money available from Orange Co.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to adjourn at 9:20 PM
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.
April 10, 2003
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM
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Jeanne Gervasi, Town Clerk
