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June
13, 2002
In
an effort to better serve our customers throughout the summer
season and to maintain a safe and clutter free warehouse, we the
associates of your Town of Wallkill WalMart hereby request permission
to have up to ten storage trailers on our premises. These trailers
will in no way infringe upon customer parking. The area we will
be using is the concrete area behind our Tire Lube Express near
the receiving bays. We would like to have this permit for sixty
days to store seasonal summer merchandise.
We
would appreciate your prompt response and again thank you for
your consideration.
SUPERVISOR
WARD: this request was denied by the Planning Board.
MOTION
TO DENY: 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.
Resolutions:
WHEREAS, the Town of Wallkill must provide code enforcement of
all Town Laws.
THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED that Michael Delvecchio and Darryl Vandermark be
appointed to part-time Building Inspector III.
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.
June 13, 2002
WHEREAS,
heretofore the Department of Environmental Conservation has notified
the town that the operation of the Town's wastewater treatment
plant was not in accordance with the Town's SPDES permit, and
WHEREAS,
the DEC indicated that it would proceed against the Town unless
the Town entered into an order on consent which requires that
the Town pay the DEC $1,000.00 and waives the balance of the civil
penalties which the DEC has asserted against the Town and which
order provides an opportunity to the Town to address the violations
of the permit, and
WHEREAS,
the DEC required that the order on consent be executed on June
7, 2002 or the DEC would withdraw the opportunity to enter into
the order on consent, and
WHEREAS,
acting on advice of the attorney for the sewer district the Supervisor
executed the order and it was delivered to the DEC subject to
the ratification by the Town Board,
NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
The
Town Board does hereby ratify and confirm the action of the Supervisor
in executing the order on consent between the DEC and the Town
of Wallkill in DEC File No. 3-20020430-48 and authorizes the execution
of the order on consent nunc pro tunc.
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.
BE
IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Wallkill is hereby submitting its
Application for the Silver Lake drainage and paving improvements
for the dead end streets off Silver Lake Scotchtown Road between
Neeley Street and Bert Crawford Road for consideration under the
FY-03 Orange Urban County Consortium Community Development program,
and that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to submit this Application.
Be it further certified that Town Officials have read and understood
the Orange Urban County Consortium Community Development Guidelines
for the FY-03 program year, and have met all of its applicable
requirements and that the information in the Application is accurate
and true to the best of their knowledge.
June 13, 2002
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.
RESOLVED
that the following budget transfer be made:
TO FROM
A8030.100
$40,000 A909 $45,000
A8030.401 5,000
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.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward to set Public Hearing for Stone Ridge Estates Lighting
District for July 25, 2002 at 7:10 PM
SECONDED
BY: Mr. Valentin
Supervisor
Ward Voting Aye
Councilman
King Voting Aye
Councilman
Valentin Voting Aye
June 13, 2002
Councilman
McLean Voting Aye
Councilman
Depew Voting Aye
MOTION
CARRIED.
MOTION
BY: Mr. Ward to set Public Hearing for Stone Ridge Estates Drainage
District for July 25, 2002 at 7:15 PM
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.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to set Public Hearing for Oak Ridge Manor
Lighting District for July 25, 2002 at 7:20 PM
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.
MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to set Public Hearing for Oak Ridge Manor
Drainage District for July 25, 2002 at 7:25 PM
June 13, 2002
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.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman
King; Master Plan Review Meeting, June 20th at 7:30 PM- urges
all to attend. It will be televised on Channel 23
Councilman
Valentin; Would like to enter into a contract with Townley Hall
for the summer recreation program
MOTION
BY: Mr. 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.
Also
spoke about new playground equipment
Councilman
McLean; Spoke about water, urges all to continue conserve water
Councilman
Depew; read following letter regarding Hubbard Rd. Closure, concerned
with its being closed- needs funding to rebuild bridge. Thank
you to Michelle at the Highway Department.
June 13, 2002
The
undersigned Commissioner of Public Works of the County of Orange
does hereby close all that portion of Hubbard Road, (a Town road)
in the Town of Wallkill. BEGINNING at the point of intersection
with Prosperous Valley Road, (a Town road) and runs THENCE in
a northeasterly direction along said Hubbard Road, (a Town road)
approximately2,640 feet (0.5 miles) to a point of intersection
with Campbell Road, (Sullivan County Road No. 63). The bridge
closure is due to structural deficiencies. Said closing being
effective by the conspicuous posting of "Bridge Closed' signs
on or about June 3, 2002.
The
said Town road will be closed to all through traffic for an indefinite
period of time in accordance with the provisions of Section 104
of the Highway Law. Appropriate traffic control devices, in accordance
with the provisions of the NYSDOT MUTCD, will be in place.
Normal
through traffic using this portion of Hubbard Road should use
alternate routes.
Signed,
Edmund A. Fares, P.E., Commissioner
MOTION
BY: Mr Depew to appoint Karen Kurchek to Human Rights Commission
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.
COUNCILMAN COMMENTS:
Councilman
King: Eagle Scout induction; Drew Berkowitz- Eagle Scout. Complaints
about property on Crane Road
Councilman
Valentin: Set Highway meeting for June 26 at 7:30 PM. Presented
gift he received from Pakanasink Elementary for his visit to their
class.
Councilman
McLean: Thanks to Chief Hertman for zero- tolerance, meeting with
Meadows residents was held. If you call to request something make
sure you leave name and number.
June 13, 2002
Councilman
Depew: Happy Fathers Day to all. Washington Heights meeting June
24th at 7:30 PM. Letter to Howells attendees went out. Thanks
to Ray Depew for videotaping of meetings.
Supervisor
Ward: open Door Meeting on Saturday, June 29th from 8AM to noon.
One Board meeting in July and August, last Thurs. of each month.
Tuesday, June 18, 1PM Bowser Road bridge opening. Used Town Bulk
pick up $50- good deal. Reminder to change house numbers. Meeting
with the Board of Elections- split Town in half by congressional
districts being redistricted. If you have questions regarding
changes call Town Hall for information. Tues., June 18th- golf
Tournament- Occupations. Pros will be there. Following letter
sent to Times Herald Record in response to editorial regarding
Police Chief and test scores. Meeting next Wednesday with Thrall
Library at the Library at 7PM. Lawn watering 6-8 PM only
In response to the editorial in the Sunday June 9th Times- Herald
Record, " New test for Wallkill officials", I appreciate
your observation that Chief Hertman is doing a good job and that
the people in the Town of Wallkill like him.
Because of past issues in the Town's police department we had
to look for qualifications that went above and beyond the usual
police chief requirements. The candidate would have to have had
extensive investigation and interviewing experience, as well as
expertise as an instructor since the department needed a great
deal of training and direction. The individual had to be a strong
leader whose police background was beyond reproach. All these
requirements are the result of the decree signed by the Town in
an effort to change the image of the police department. Finally,
the chief had to be acceptable to the federally appointed monitor.
Robert Hertman test results in New York City from his appointment
to Sargent was 93.792, his appointment to Lieutenant was99.744
and finally his appointment to Captain was 80.44.
I think it must be mentioned that officials in the Town of Wallkill,
including myself, feel we must hire the most qualified people
and make decisions on Town matters that will first and foremost
be of greatest benefit to residents of the Town. Chief Hertman
was hired in February 2002 after an extensive interviewing process.
The Town Board felt then and now that he is the best person for
the job. The Chief has shown to the Town of Wallkill that he has
the leadership, dedication and experience to do the job and as
a result the people from the Town have been responding to him.
This has already given the police in Wallkill a new image.
The Police Chief salary being offered by the Town at this time
is a fair salary. Yes, it is lower than Chief Hertman's present
salary; however we are required to offer a salary before interviews
take place. In many professions, people are paid salaries which
are in direct connection to their experience. It should also be
mentioned that Chief Hertman's salary does not include the medical
benefit package that is offered to other Town employees. I think
it is important for everyone, including other police officers
to look at the complete picture before concluding that this lower
salary offer is an unfair attempt to scare of Hertman's competition.
The Town of Wallkill's Town Board will continue to do what we
feel is best for the residents of Wallkill first before all else.
Individually we might disagree at times, but we are committed
to working together to make the best decisions for all of our
Town's residents.
June 13, 2002
Finally, I must disagree with your comment: "In Wallkill,
they still have trouble getting it right. Maybe the monitor, who
has the last word, can deal with this in a professional manner".
This Town Board has initiated significant improvements and changes
since the beginning of this term. Business is conducted in a very
professional manner and indeed we are now doing it right. That
is, the right thing for the people of Wallkill, not the editorial
staff of the Times Herald Record.
Chief
Hertman: Dennis Rolon attended police games won gold medal in
his age group. P.O. Bodensieck and P.O. Kammarada handled bank
robbery arrest. Aug 6th is Night Out Against Crime. Hired three
officers- to be sworn in on Monday morning; one will be going
to the academy
Ed
Smith: No comment.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Mr.
Crawford; letter to TH-R, respect to civil service rules
Mr.
Ross; lighting/ drainage district? Where? Would like copy of DEC
order of Consent
Mr.
Mattatal; master plan meeting, police shief test
Mr.
Glasgow; garbage problems
Mr.
Lapenna; on going soccer problem
Mr.
Najac; sign board in front of town hall, master plan review
Mr.
Guattery; loss of congressional district- Mr. Gilman
Mr.
Depew & Mr. King; in support of Mr. Gilman
Mr.
Crawford; Mr. Gilman needed in Wallkill- Orange Co.
Mr.
Ross; in support of Mr. Gilman
Mr.
Glasgow; support of Mr. Gilman
Mr.
Lapenna; soccer; Mr. Gilman; space for Empire State Girls Team
to practice
Mr.
Ward; reminder of master plan review on June 20th at 7:30 PM
June 13, 2002
MOTION
TO ADJOURN AT 8:55 PM: 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.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM
_________________________
Jeanne Gervasi, Town Clerk
