MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION:
COUNCILMAN KING: would like to table this as he feels he needs
more information
WHEREAS, Town Board of Wallkill wishes to adopt a local law to
amend Chapter 249 of the Town Code of the Town of Wallkill
to allow for higher density horse population in R-2 zoned properties
and set certain set-back minimums for same; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of Wallkill is empowered by the State
to adopt such local law pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law;
and
WHEREAS, said zoning changes are listed as Type I Actions under
section 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; now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing be held by the
Town Board with respect to the adoption of the aforesaid Local
Law at 7:25 PM on May 22, 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. King
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman McLean Voting Aye
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
MOTION CARRIED.
May 8, 2003
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill wishes to abandon
an existing storm sewer easement which presently encroaches upon
certain commercial property and relocate (of record) said easement;
and
WHEREAS, said abandonment and relocation will be of the same
effect as anticipated in creating the original storm sewer easement;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that it is in the best interest
of the residents of the Town and business therein to make such
modification and abandonment; now
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill
hereby directs that the existing storm sewer easement
that exists at Section 78 – Block 1 – Lot 80.1, executed
on the 15th day of March, 2001, and filed with the Orange County
Clerk on July 19, 2002, at Liber 5940, page 144, be hereby abandoned,
and relocated according to the map attached hereto as “Attachment
A”; and
RESOLVED that the Town Board directs the Town Supervisor to
execute all appropriate documents to effect said abandonment
and relocation.
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.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill wishes to apply
for funds from the Orange County Community Development Block
Grant program in the year 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to identify projects within the
Town eligible for such funding; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board seeks public comment and suggestions
regarding projects for consideration for funding under said program;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a time and place for a
public hearing for said proposed local law, so that the public
may be heard; now
May 8, 2003
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing be held by the
Town Board in order to receive comments and suggestions regarding
projects to be considered for funding under the Orange County
Community Development Program 2003 at 7:22 PM on May 22, 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.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill
that said Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Wallkill
Justice Court by Honorable Justice Robert H. Freehill to make
application for grant funds from the NYS Justice Court Assistance
Program for installation of walk-through and handheld security
screening devices; additional notebook computers, and computer
hardware upgrades and replacement due to old age; and
RESOLVED that said Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor
to certify said application on behalf of the Town of Wallkill.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor Ward Voting Aye
Councilman Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman McLean Voting Aye
Councilman King Voting Aye
Councilman Depew Voting Aye
May 8, 2003
MOTION CARRIED.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill
that said Town Board hereby sets the following fees for one-day
use of the pavilions located in Town Parkland (Circleville
park) in the Town of Wallkill for the year 2003;
1. Town Resident Application
Pavilion 1 (small pavilion): $75.00
Pavilion 2 (medium pavilion): $125.00
Pavilion 3 (large pavilion): $175.00
2. Non-Resident Application
Pavilion 1 (small pavilion): $100.00
Pavilion 2 (medium pavilion): $150.00
Pavilion 3 (large pavilion): $200.00
And that all applications already filed with fees shall not
be affected by said fee schedule.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
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 two parcels of land located
near County Route 76 in said Town as a portion of State Route
17K, now abandoned; and
WHEREAS, it is no longer necessary for the Town to retain said
property; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the town to transfer
said parcels into private ownership, so that it may be placed
back upon the tax rolls; and
WHEREAS, Brigitte Diehl- Hoppe, the owner of property adjacent
to said parcel, has expressed a desire to acquire said parcels;
now
May 8, 2003
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill
in regular session duly convened, does hereby authorize
and direct the Town Supervisor to execute and deliver to said
Brigitte Diehl- Hoppe the two parcels of land located adjacent
to County Route 76, designated on the tax map of the Town of
Wallkill as Section 1 – Block 1 – Lot 58.3 and Section
1 – Block 1 – Lot 62, subject to permissive referendum
as permitted by law; and
THAT all expenses incurred by said transfer be the responsibility
of Brigitte Hoppe.
TABLED.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wallkill acquired a parcel of land on Mud
Mills Road in the Town of Wallkill by virtue of abandonment;
and
WHEREAS, said parcel was used as a dumping ground in past years;
and
WHEREAS, it is no longer necessary for the Town to retain said
property; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town to transfer
said parcel into private ownership, so that it may be placed
back upon the tax rolls; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Sotelo, the owner of property adjacent to said
parcel, has expressed a desire to acquire said parcels; 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 Town Supervisor to execute and deliver to said
Joseph Sotelo the irregularly shaped parcel of land located adjacent
to Mud Mills Road, designated on the tax map of the Town of Wallkill
as Section__ - Block__ - Lot__, subject to a permissive referendum
as permitted by law; and
THAT all expenses incurred by said transfer shall be the responsibility
of Joseph Sotelo.
TABLED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCILMAN KING: Community Gardens; water department is putting
in a yard hydrant; spoke about new Town Hall search- Mr. McLean
is doing most of the work.
COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: Highway projects include Camp Orange, Coutant
Road, Foster Road, Connors Road. Police Committee meeting at
6:30 PM on May 12 at the Golf Course, also the Golf Course committee
will meet at 5:30 at the Golf Course.
May 8, 2003
COUNCILMAN
McLEAN: Personnel committee ongoing talks with Town hall workers.
Human Rights annual dinner is May 19; town hall
building committee meets on May 12 at 7:15 PM. Meeting with steel
contractor to use existing Town Hall site; try to limit spending & minimal
disruption of daily business.
COUNCILMAN
DEPEW: Golf & Police meetings as noted by Mr.
Valentin; thanks to Chief Hertman for speed traps; highway committee-
not on this committee but was checking on bulldozer on Decker
Road, beavers are blocking stream; Parks & Rec. Committee-
new fees for pavilions are fair prices, with the increase for
out of town users.
Asks that John Lippert please attend parks meeting on May 19th
at 6:30 PM.
COUNCILMAN COMMENTS
COUNCILMAN KING: Two weeks ago closed the public hearing on
the Ag zone change would like to make motion to vote
SUPERVISOR WARD: Motion to table and will work on this at the
next work session.
A lot of talk about little league and is a little league supporter;
heated discussions have evolved at work sessions due to lack
of poor communication on this matter.
COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: Was absent from last meeting but is serious
about his job but will always put family first. Happy Mother’s
Day. Welcomes Deputy Chief Tyndall.
COUNCILMAN
McLEAN: No emergency management committee meeting. On June
23, Battalion 1 meeting; needs members for Human Rights,
Ethics Committee & Master Plan Review. Belmont Park bathrooms
are not in use due to vandals. Would like to see bathrooms removed
and a pavilion put in its place. Showed photos of vandalism.
(Mr. Valentin will check to see if bathrooms can be removed.)
COUNCILMAN
DEPEW: Regarding bulk pick up; he is pleased that it has been
approved. Difficult to project costs involved but
the Town Board must be pro-active. Saturday is Stamp Out Hunger
Day. Happy Mother’s Day.
SUPERVISOR WARD: Planning Board public hearing- asks that Planning
Board meet with the Town Board at 6:45 PM. Agreed to have a senior
citizen coordinator; Ruth Bronstema will be helping organize
senior activities- she will be in his office at certain times.
Dispatcher started on May 5th not May 8th as was originally noted
in April meeting. New equalization rate is 27.52.
CHIEF HERTMAN: introduced George Tyndall, Deputy Chief. Town
will be using county speed trailer; zero tolerance; quality
of life- Patio Road/ Meadows are first areas to be covered.
Confidential police line is 692-7846.
May 8, 2003
ED. SMITH: nothing tonight
JOHN LIPPERT: thanks for bulk pick up, will meet with Town Board;
hopes for a successful pickup.
SUPERVISOR WARD: Fourth of July fireworks at golf course; meeting
with Sheriff, Fire Co. and State Police to discuss event.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
M. Cody; May 17th, 9 AM- 1st section of wall will be unveiled.
Public welcome from 9AM to 5 PM at Washington Heights Fire house-
refreshments will be served.
L. Helbeck; congratulate seniors on Annual dinner. What duties
does Deputy Supervisor perform? Parkland fees; basketball courts-
what happened?
N. Guenste; should Little League expenditures have been put
out to bid? Foster road work questions.
COUNCILMAN KING: 12 miles of dirt roads in the Town; zone change
for Stony Ford Road. McKee changes were done right away. Asks
to vote; Mr. Ward says they will vote at the next meeting.
Mr. Walker; wants property tax exemption for combat veterans.
N. Hermann; questions regarding easement at High Hotel site;
questions regarding abandoned railroad easement on Decker Rd.
James Clerk bills, are they paid?
Mr. McLaughlin will check on the status.
Mrs.
Coletti; glad Mr. Valentin puts family first and glad he’s
looking out for seniors.
B. Cummings; on behalf of Little League he is grateful for improvements.
450 kids benefit from Town. Fields needed a lot of repair and
he made a mistake in the amount of clay needed.
M. Sutherland; questions regarding signs on Route 211; is the
building committee (new town hall) making any progress.
R. Sullivan; great job was done on Little League fields; not
using tax payers dollars.
A.Vavricka; glad no basketball in Stephen Ave. park; Eric is
doing a wonderful job.
COUNCILMAN
VALENTIN: we should focus on the positive’s
in the Town.
May 8, 2003
M. Cody; veterans need money for flowers for Memorial Park.
M. Crawford; makes a $50.00 donation to Mr. Cody for flowers.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to adjourn at 9:55 PM
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.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 PM
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Jeanne Gervasi, Town Clerk
