April 24, 2003
The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a public hearing
at the Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East at 7:20 PM on Thursday,
April 24, 2003. Board members present were Supervisor Ward, Councilman
King and Councilman Depew. Also present were Spencer McLaughlin,
Attorney for the Town, Louisa Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk and
Ed. Smith, Superintendent of Water and Sewer. Absent were Councilman
Valentin and Councilman McLean.
Ms. Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a
public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of
Wallkill on April 24, 2003, at 7:20 PM at Wallkill Town Hall
regarding the adoption of a Local Law of the Town of Wallkill
for the year 2003, which would amend the Code of the Town of
Wallkill Section 249-34, regarding the payment of parkland fees
and reduction thereof under certain circumstances.
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 of the Town of Wallkill, dated: April
10, 2003
SUPERVISOR WARD: explains the law
COUCILMAN KING: explains why the law is needed
COUNCILMAN DEPEW: law is a good idea
Public Participation: none
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to leave the public hearing open
SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Absent
Councilman McLean Absent
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
April 24, 2003
The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a public hearing
at the Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East at 7:25 PM on Thursday,
April 10, 2003. Board members present were Supervisor Ward, Councilman
King and Councilman Depew. Also present were Spencer McLaughlin,
Attorney for the Town, Louisa Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk and
Ed. Smith, Superintendent of Water and Sewer. Absent were Councilman
Valentin and Councilman McLean.
Ms. Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a
public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of
Wallkill on April 24, 2003, at 7:25 PM at Wallkill Town Hall
regarding the adoption of a Local Law of the Town of Wallkill
for the year 2003, which would require contractors and subcontractors
on construction contracts with and for the Town of Wallkill to
have approved apprenticeship programs.
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 of the Town of Wallkill, dated April
10, 2003.
SUPERVISOR WARD: explains intent and reads proposed local law
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill as
follows:
Section 1. Legislative Intent and Purpose.
The Town of Wallkill hereby establishes a policy to promote
apprenticeship training as authorized by Section 816-b of the
New York State Labor Law.
Section 2. Definitions.
As used in this local law, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
a.) “Construction Contract” shall
mean any contract to which the Town of Wallkill shall be a
signatory, which involves
construction, reconstruction, improvement, rehabilitation, installation,
alteration, renovation, demolition, or otherwise providing for
any building, facility, or physical structure of any kind with
a value in excess of $250,000.
b.) “Contractor or Subcontractor” shall mean a contractor
or subcontractor, which directly employs labor under a construction
contract for which an apprenticeship program has been approved
by the New York State Commissioner of Labor in accordance with
Article 23 of the New York State Labor Law.
April 24, 2003
Section 3. Requirements and exceptions.
A. The Town of Wallkill hereby requires any contractor, prior
to entering into a construction contract with the Town of Wallkill,
or any subcontractor entering into a contract with a contractor,
who has a construction contract with the Town of Wallkill, as
part of said construction contract, to have apprenticeship agreements
appropriate for the type and scope of work to be performed, which
have been registered with and approved by the New York State
Commissioner of Labor in accordance with Article 23 of the New
York State Labor Law, anything in Section 103 of the New York
State General Municipal Law to the contrary notwithstanding.
B. A contractor or subcontractor who is entitled to receive
less than $50,000 from such construction contract is exempt from
having an apprenticeship agreement in place.
Section 4. Enforcement.
The Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized, empowered
and directed to promulgate such rules and regulations that are
lawful, necessary and appropriate for the implementation and
enforcement of any provisions of this local law.
Section 5. Severability.
If any part or provision of this Local Law or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance be adjudged invalid by
any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined
in its operation to the part or provision or application directly
involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have
been rendered and shall not affect or impair the validity of
the remainder of this Local Law or the application thereof to
other persons or circumstances, and the Town Board of the Town
of Wallkill hereby declares that it would have passed this Local
Law or the remainder thereof had such invalid application or
invalid provision been apparent.
Section 6. Applicability.
This Local Law shall apply to construction contracts advertised
for bids on or after the effective date.
Section 7. Repeal.
All ordinances, local laws and parts thereof inconsistent with
this Local Law are hereby repealed.
Section 8. Effective Date.
April 24, 2003
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in
the office of the New York State Secretary of State in accordance
with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
COUNCILMAN KING: questions specifics of Law with Attorney McLaughlin.
Public Participation:
Mr. Paduch; good law
Mr.
Smith (Superintendent of Water & Sewer); not in favor
of proposed law. Feels it will add cost to jobs and will lose
local contractors.
COUNCILMAN DEPEW: should leave public hearing open for input
of board members not present.
Mr. Cody; questions the effect on Town workers.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to leave public hearing open.
SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Absent
Councilman McLean Absent
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a regular meeting
on April 24, 2003 at Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East at 7:40
PM. Board members present were Supervisor Ward, Councilman
King, and Councilman Depew. Also present were Spencer McLaughlin,
Attorney for the Town, Ed. Smith, Superintendent of Water and
Sewer, John Lippert, Commissioner of Public Works, Robert Hertman,
Chief of Police and Louisa Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk .
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Ward who also
asks for a moment of silence for the troops and for Mrs. Call
(wife of Frank Call, Water Dept. employee) whose husband passed
away this week.
April 24, 2003
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to accept the minutes of April 10, 2003
SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Absent
Councilman McLean Absent
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE:
To: Supervisor Ward and the Town of Wallkill Councilmen
From: Edward A. Smith, Superintendent of Water & Sewer
I would like the following vehicle declared surplus for purpose
of accepting bids for the sale of said vehicle:
Vehicle #129
Year & Model: 1994 Chevrolet ¾ ton 2-wheel drive pickup
VIN #1GFCFC24HORZ279102
I would recommend a minimum bid of $500.00. If you have any
further questions, please contact me at your convenience.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. King
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Absent
Councilman McLean Absent
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
April 24, 2003
To: Supervisor Ward and Town Board Members
From: Edward A. Smith, Superintendent of Water & Sewer
The Washington Heights sewer pumping station located on Industrial
Drive was originally installed in 1989. Now, due to increased
inflow and infiltration, the pumps cannot keep up with the demand
during large rain events. This results in surcharging of the
sewer main.
I would like permission to advertise to receive bids to install
two new pumps as well as a new control panel for the Washington
Heights station. These pumps will be used in conjunction with
the existing pumps during storm events. The estimated cost is
$90,000.00. These funds are available in accounts SS18120.200
and SS18120.402.
I respectfully request permission to accept bids at the Town
Hall, 600 Route 211 East at 11:30AM on May 14, 2003.
If you have any further questions, please contact me at your
convenience.
Mr. Smith answers some questions from the Board.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Absent
Councilman McLean Absent
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to send J. Lippert and B. Bishop to Highway
School in Ithaca, NY
SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Absent
Councilman McLean Absent
April 24, 2003
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS
WHEREAS, the Town of Wallkill Police Department currently has
one full time vacancy in the position of Police Dispatcher; and
WHEREAS, the position of Police Dispatcher is critical to the
efficient functioning of the Wallkill Police Department, affecting
the safety and welfare of the residents of the Town of Wallkill;
and
WHEREAS, Marie M. Keating has been found to be eminently qualified
for the position by Town of Wallkill Police Chief, Robert C.
Hertman; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of
Wallkill hereby authorizes the appointment of Marie Keating to
the position of Police Dispatcher (full time) for the Town of
Wallkill Police Department; and
FURTHER, that the commencement of employment by the aforesaid
Marie Keating shall begin on May 8, 2003.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. King
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Absent
Councilman McLean Absent
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill has determined
that the televising and taping of meetings of the regular bi-weekly
Town Board open to the public attendance is in the best interests
of the residents of the Town; and
