June
13, 2002
The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a regular meeting
at the Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, on Thursday, June 13, 2002
at 7:30 PM. Board members present were Supervisor Ward, Councilman
McLean, Councilman King, Councilman Depew and Councilman Valentin.
Also present was Louisa Ingrassia, Deputy Town Clerk and Spencer
McLaughlin, Attorney for Town, Chief of Police, Robert Hertman
and Ed Smith, Superintendent of Water & Sewer.
SUPERVISOR
WARD: Open with the pledge by Mr. Valentin
CORRESPONDENCE:
TO:
John Ward, Supervisor
FROM: The Rosado Group, Thomas Mineer
RE:
Middletown Pontiac/ Buick/ GMC Tent Sale
Below
please find Middletown Pontiac/ Buick/ GMC's proposal for a tent
promotion to be held in the parking lot of Lowe's, adjacent to
the Crystal Galleria Mall. Thank you for your assistance in this
matter.
Dates:
June 19, 20, 21 & 22
Space: We would propose placing a 20 x 30 ft. tent in the far
corner of the parking lot, we would further propose bringing 75
cars, however, this number is flexible in accordance with any
recommendation of the Town of Wallkill.
Hours of Operation: Wed., Thurs., Fri. from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
Sat. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Advertising: We would be advertising in local newspapers and radio,
said advertising would promote the Mall as well as Lowes and the
Municipality.
Cleanup: All evidence of the promotion would be removed by Sunday
morning following the promotion, the site would be patrolled on
a daily basis for trash removal as well as general straightening.
General: Middletown Pontiac/ Buick/ GMC would carry full insurance
coverage and would acquire all necessary permits. Further, we
would conduct the promotion in a professional, businesslike manner
which would enhance the site as well as the local community.
The
Rosado Group, parent company to Middletown Pontiac/ Buick/ GMC,
has run this promotion with some of our other dealers in Hazleton,
Leighton and Dickson City with great success. The business's that
we co promote with have had no complaints, and have, in fact,
invited us back. We have received only positive feedback from
the Municipalities that we have worked with.
I
appreciate your time and consideration in this matter, please
do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
MOTION: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
June 13, 2002
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
TO: John Ward, Supervisor
FROM: Michael Fruchter, M.D.
I
am sending this letter in order to receive approval from the board
to upgrade a mobile home that I presently own and live in. The
address of the property and mobile home is 259 Goshen Turnpike,
Middletown, New York, 10940 in the Town of Wallkill. My present
home is a 1967, 10 x 50 mobile home. I would like to upgrade it
to a 1988, 14 x 76 mobile home. The newer mobile home is vinyl
sided and has a peaked, shingled roof. It is my understanding
that the Board meets two times per month. I am requesting Board
approval to make the upgrade/ change to a newer, more aesthetic
mobile home.
Please
inform me of your decision at your earliest convenience.
Discussion;
Mr.
King; concerned with lot size and septic capacity; questions whether
its good for the area. Approve but with conditions of Building
Inspector.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
June 13, 2002
TO:
John Ward, Supervisor
FROM: McGoey, Hauser and Edsall
RE:
OakHill Manor Public Improvement Performance Bond
Please
be advised that the undersigned of our office has performed a
review of the engineer's estimate for the roadway and water and
sewer utilities improvement bond prepared by T.M. Depuy Engineering,
as forwarded to our office on 10 May 2002. In line with our review
of the enclosed estimate, be advised that we increased the cost
of many of the unit prices in consideration of the need for the
Town to pay prevailing wage.
In
line with the above and a revised copy of the enclosed, we are
recommending that the bond be established in the amount of $655,000.
We
are hopeful that the above is acceptable. However, if you should
have any questions, please contact our office.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
TO: John Ward & Town Board
FROM: Molvina Wanat, IAO
RE:
Seminar on Appraising- Cornell University
I
hereby request permission to attend the seminar of appraising
at Cornell University July 14 through July 19, 2002.
This
seminar will be part of my continuing education for my certification.
I have been advised the State will reimburse the Town for said
seminar, housing and meals.
Thanking
you in advance for your consideration.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. McLean
June 13, 2002
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
TO: John Ward, Supervisor
FROM: H.O. Penn machinery Company, Inc.
RE:
Demo Day
As
you know, H.O. Penn has purchased a building site in the Town
of Wallkill and has made representation to the Town as to our
intention to build a branch facility on the property.
As
part of the ongoing promotion activities associated with the launch
of the facility, we would like to stage an event on the property
that in essence would be an equipment demonstration, or for want
of a better expression, an equipment 'rodeo'. The rodeo would
take place Saturday, July 13.
We
would stage this event as we have with our typical branch open
houses. Invitees would include key individuals from construction
companies, landscaping firms, and so on, located within a 30 to
40 mile radius of our location. Attendance would typically run
about 300 or so throughout the 10:00 AM through 3:00 PM timeframe.
We will have two large tents on site - a food tent serving hot
food cooked on site by a catering firm, and a large tent for seating.
Power for the site will be provided by portable generator. Sanitary
facilities will include a suitable number of portable toilets
rented for the occasion.
Approximately
40 pieces of new Caterpillar equipment will be moved to the site
with the intention of demonstrating about half that number. We
normally set up separate and distinct areas on a site within which
we operate the pieces of equipment. Obviously, safety is our paramount
concern. Each one of these demonstration areas will be manned
with an individual skilled in the operation of the respective
pieces of equipment. Only adults will be allowed to operate any
of the machines on site. No alcoholic beverages of any kind will
be served or tolerated.
Our
normal staff complement for an event such as this would approximate
50. Attendees would be directed to the parking area, registered
by our staff and generally guided by individuals from H.O. Penn
to the machines/ areas of interest.
June 13, 2002
Our
intent is twofold, firstly to launch our new Wallkill facility,
show the customer base in the area our plans for the branch facility
and the services that will be offered from that facility. Secondly,
we want to demonstrate the features and benefits of the Caterpillar
product line, to let them touch, feel and operate the various
models of machines typical to the area.
Obviously,
we are very excited about the prospect of opening a branch operation
in the town of Wallkill. We would like to invite yourself and
any of the Town of Wallkill staff that are able, to come to the
future branch site to share that excitement with us on July 13,
2002.
If
you have any questions about this event, or the branch in general,
please do not hesitate to call me at (845) 437-4048.
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.
TO: John Ward, Supervisor
FROM: Joseph J. Obermeyer, Tilcon New York, Inc.
RE:
Construction Work for the New York State Dept. of Transportation,
Job D258744 Project Location #2, Route 17M, Town of Wallkill
We
are a construction firm under contract with the New York State
Dept. of Transportation (NYSDOT) to perform milling, paving and
miscellaneous work on job D258744. This includes work on a section
of Route 17M within the Town of Wallkill (see enclosure).
This
NYSDOT has asked that we inform the Police Chief and Town Supervisor
that this job will require lane closures during work hours only.
We will begin construction sign installation on or about June
12, 2002 and work will begin shortly after that. This project
generally consists of asphalt milling and paving. All work will
be performed during the daytime.
Should
you have any questions, please direct your call to any of the
following:
June 13, 2002
Adriane Ferraro 845-358-4500
Joe Obermeyer 845-623-8922
Bob Beams 914-474-8314 cell
TO:
Supervisor John Ward
FROM: Dick's Clothing and Sporting Goods
Per
our conversation of June 6th, 2002 I would like to request the
authorization of the Town Board to once again conduct our Annual
Tent Sale.
The
tent will be rented and professionally erected during the week
of June 24th, 2002. The sale will begin on June 27th, 2002 and
is expected to run through Sunday, July 14th, 2002. The tent will
be dismantled the early part of the week of July 14th. The tent
will be 30' by 40', with sides attached to it, and will be located
in the parking areas right outside our doors in the Galleria at
Crystal Run. The location is the same that has been used in years
past. Merchandise sold will be primarily clothing and footwear.
The merchandise will be brought out each morning and brought back
into the store each night.
If
I can address any questions or concerns please don't hesitate
to contact me. Thank you, in advance, for helping us make the
annual event our best ever.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: 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: Supervisor John Ward and Town Board Members
FROM: Carol Kelly
RE:
Scancarello Warehouse, Enterprise Place
In
December of 2000, the above applicant posted a $3,000 cash bond
for uncompleted site work in order to obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy. Upon review by our site inspectors, Eustance &
Horowitz, the final site work has now been completed. I would
June 13, 2002
like
to recommend that the cash bond of $3,000 be returned to the applicant.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
TO: Town Board Members
FROM: Supervisor John F. Ward
RE:
Water restrictions
I
have had a conversation with Ed Smith of the Water and Sewer Department
and would like to recommend that this Thursday evening at the
town Board Meeting the Town Board remove all water restrictions
except the watering of lawns. The restrictions for the lawns would
be they could only be watered in the evening time between the
hours of 6 PM and 8 PM.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
TO: Town Board
FROM: Dan Patenaude
RE:
Department of Public Works Employee of the Month
June 13, 2002
We
are pleased to announce that Michele White has received the Employee
of the Month award for May in the Department of Public Works.
As
you know, the Town received notice last month that we will be
receiving a $72,103.50 grant from Orange County to build a new
pavilion and improve the entrance at the Circleville Park. The
application for this grant program was prepared by Michele, and
feedback we received from various County Legislators and grant
committee members was that our application was very well done.
As one County official told me, "good applications receive
good grants, and Wallkill's was one of the best".
Please
join us in congratulating Michele for her selection as Employee
of the Month, and thanking her for her fine effort in procuring
this large grant to improve Circleville Park.
TO:
Robert C. Hertman, Chief of Police, Town of Wallkill
FROM: Matthew T. Byrne, Chief of Police, City of Middletown
We
sincerely appreciate the assistance of the members of your agency
at the Orange Classic Race on Saturday, June 8, 2002 in the City
of Middletown.
As
you are aware, the race is a big event and draws thousands of
runners and spectators. Without the assistance of your agency,
the consistent flow of motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic would
not have been maintained.
As
always, the members of your department did an outstanding job
and maintained professionalism throughout the day.
We
sincerely appreciate the cooperation of your department whenever
we ask for assistance. Thank you.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to set Public Hearing for June 27, 2002 at
7:25 PM for Zone Change request. Section 31, Lot 1, Block 29 (Wright)
on Bart Bull Road from MI to RA.
SECONDED
BY: Mr. Depew
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
June 13, 2002
TO:
Supervisor and Town Board
FROM: Leo J. Quinn, Cost Control Associates, Inc.
If
Orange and Rockland is your electricity vendor, you may have an
opportunity to realize a significant refund from them. In working
for another client, we discovered errors in their street lighting
billing that might well have occurred on your bills, as well.
Cost
Control Associates is prepared to review your street lighting
bills under a special "refund only" program. This new
program minimizes your involvement and costs you nothing unless
we secure a refund or account credit for you. We would need only
one month of street lighting bills to conduct the review, and
it is without risk to you. You would pay us only if we secured
a refund/ credit for you.
In
addition to any refund to which you might be entitled, this special
program gives you an updated and verified inventory of your street
lighting. This new data base can make it easy for your people
to keep track of changes to your inventory and help to prevent
errors in the future. This valuable management tool will be yours,
even if we don't find errors!
This
program also gives you the option of having us evaluate and recommend
ways for you to reduce future billings. You decide whether to
have us perform this special service.
I
have included with this letter, our introductory brochure, a description
of our services, and the paperwork necessary to set up the program.
I
will call you in the next week of so, to answer any questions
you have and to see if we can assist you in reducing street lighting
costs. I look forward to speaking with you then.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
TO: Supervisor John Ward
FROM: Carol Spratley, Wal*Mart
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