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July 24, 2004

WHEREAS, the Town of Wallkill acquired various motor vehicles for use by town employees in execution of their jobs; and

WHEREAS, said vehicles are no longer used for said purpose due to age, wear and tear and heave been replaced; and

WHEREAS, it is no longer necessary for the Town of Wallkill to retain 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, August 28, 2003.

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward

SECONDED BY: Mr. King

Supervisor Ward Voting Aye

Councilman Valentin Voting Aye

Councilman King Voting Aye

Councilman McLean 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 the appropriate Town of Wallkill employment schedules to create an additional position in the "Court Attendant" category, designated by the Orange County Department of Personnel as "Court Attendant", title #1199; and

THAT, William Welyczko, currently performing the duties required of a Court Attendant in the Town of Wallkill Court, is hereby appointed to the aforesaid title of Court Attendant herein created.

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward

SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew

Supervisor Ward Voting Aye

Councilman Valentin Voting Aye

Councilman King Voting Aye

Councilman McLean Voting Aye

Councilman Depew Voting Aye

MOTION CARRIED.

WHEREAS, heretofore the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill has introduced a proposed local law amending Chapter 194-48E(1) of the Code of the Town of Wallkill by repealing existing Article II and enacting a new Article II, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board is the sole Involved Agency and is the Lead Agency, and as such caused to be prepared a short Environmental Assessment Form, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has conducted a public hearing on the proposed local law and heard all persons interested in the subject matter of the same, and

WHEREAS, following a public hearing on the proposed local law and due deliberation having been had thereon, now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1. That after considering all of the information presented to it, including the short Environmental Assessment Form and comments presented to the Town, the Town Board hereby determines that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, and that the adoption of the proposed local law will have a beneficial effect on the environment on the environment of the Town of Wallkill in that the local law updates the requirements for the use, operation and maintenance of the public sewer systems within the Town of Wallkill and in particular construction of the sewers and the monitoring of industrial users, all of which the Town Board determines will have a positive effect on the environment.

2. That the Town Board does hereby issue this Negative Declaration and authorizes the Supervisor to execute Part III checking the appropriate box and issuing a Negative Declaration.

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward

SECONDED BY: Mr. McLean

Supervisor Ward Voting Aye

Councilman Valentin Voting Aye

Councilman King Voting Aye

Councilman McLean Voting Aye

Councilman Depew Voting Aye

MOTION CARRIED.

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill understands that it is in the best fiduciary interest of the Town to have established a Capital Asset Policy for Town-owned assets, both real and otherwise; and

WHEREAS, the establishment of a Town Capital Asset policy by the Town Board is the first step in the GASB34 Procedure, recognized as the standard of excellence in municipal fiduciary responsibility of the Town to its citizens;

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill, that said Town Board hereby adopts a Capital Asset Policy, herein attached, as official policy of the Town of Wallkill.

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward

SECONDED BY: Mr. Valentin

Supervisor Ward Voting Aye

Councilman Valentin Voting Aye

Councilman King Voting Aye

Councilman McLean Voting Aye

Councilman Depew Voting Aye

MOTION CARRIED.

WHEREAS, on June 29, 2003, the rupture of a fitting at the Crystal Run Water Pump Station caused the loss of availability of nearly half the municipal water supply of the Town of Wallkill; and

WHEREAS, the Supervisor of the Town of Wallkill declared an emergency condition existed, as a result of the aforesaid occurrence; and

WHEREAS, emergency repairs to said facility were carried out quickly and efficiently in resulting in the Town of Wallkill water supply being brought back to 100% within the shortest time possible; and

WHEREAS, the cost of said emergency repairs totaled $46,111.62, consisting of $37,611.62 for four electronic pump starters and $8,500 for pipes and reinforcement; now

THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Wallkill Town Board, that said emergency action and expenditure is approved nunc pro tunc (now for then), as being in the best interest of the residents of the Town of Wallkill; and be it further

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill, to render thanks to the Water & Sewer Department under Superintendent Edward Smith for a job well done in the recent aforesaid emergency situation.

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward

SECONDED BY: Mr. King

Supervisor Ward Voting Aye

Councilman Valentin Voting Aye

Councilman King Voting Aye

Councilman McLean Voting Aye

Councilman Depew Voting Aye

MOTION CARRIED.

WHEREAS, the Town of Wallkill is thew owner of a parcel (37.1.30) consisting of approximately 1/5 of an acre at the intersection of Route 17M and Keystone Park, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board after investigation has determined said parcel to be surplus land of no current use to the Town of Wallkill,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill hereby declares said land to be surplus land of no current use and hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to advertise for written bids for the sale of said parcel to the highest bidder. Said bids to be opened at the office of the Town Clerk at the Town Hall on August 28, 2003 at 2:00 PM reserving to the Town the right to reject any and all bids for any reason whatever.

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward

SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew

Supervisor Ward Voting Aye

Councilman Valentin Voting Aye

Councilman King Voting Aye

Councilman McLean Voting Aye

Councilman Depew Voting Aye

MOTION CARRIED.

WHEREAS, petition has been made to the Town of Wallkill for the establishment of a lighting district in the proposed subdivision known as Waterview Village in the Town of Wallkill, and

WHEREAS, said petition has been deemed sufficient by this Board; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of Wallkill is empowered by the State under NYS Town Law §194 to establish special lighting districts in the Town that it determines to be in the best interest of the public welfare of its citizens; and

WHEREAS, this board has determined that all property and property owners within the proposed district will be benefited thereby; and

WHEREAS, this board did hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of alighting district within Waterview Village on July 24, 2003, at the Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY 10940; and

WHEREAS, said establishment of lighting districts has been determined to be a Type II action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) criteria; now

THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved as follows:

1. That the Wallkill Town Board hereby declares the establishment of lighting district in the proposed subdivision known as Waterview Village as a Type II action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) criteria; and
2. That the Wallkill Town Board hereby establishes a lighting district in the proposed subdivision known as Waterview Village; and
3. That the Town Clerk be directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the office of the state department of audit and control at Albany, NY, together all appropriate papers with appropriate signatures where needed; and
4. All board, agencies, departments and contracted professionals of the Town of Wallkill are hereby authorized and directed to effect or otherwise facilitate the implementation of said District.

July 24, 2003

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward

SECONDED BY: Mr. King

Supervisor Ward Voting Aye

Councilman Valentin Voting Aye

Councilman King Voting Aye

Councilman McLean Voting Aye

Councilman Depew Voting Aye

MOTION CARRIED.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

COUNCILMAN KING: discussed Master Plan public forum to be July 31st at 7 PM; Town Hall site committee visited the Town of Crawford; new code regulations. NYS Dept. of Code would like to meet with Dan. Depew; many options as far as new codes. Meeting with Mr. Smith and Mr. Depew regarding Veterans Park hydrant installation.

MR. SMITH: will try to bore it in Friday

MOTION BY: Mr. King to hold public hearing for Zoning Requirements in R-2 for Horses on August 28, 2003 at 7:25 PM

SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew

Supervisor Ward Voting Aye

Councilman Valentin Voting Aye

Councilman King Voting Aye

Councilman McLean Voting Aye

Councilman Depew Voting Aye

MOTION CARRIED.

COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: Jr. Boys were District 19, Section 2 champions; playing in the state championship and were 8-0 this year. Discussed the police and the neighborhood watch; Greenway Terrace. Cindy Lane residents are getting involved; next

meeting is August 5th at 7:30 PM. Police Department is in need of a new server; he will be speaking with purchasing. Howard Drive neighborhood watch to hold meeting. Many abandoned cars; unregistered vehicles; might be able to register unlicensed vehicles with Town- will bring it up at the next work session.

COUNCILMAN McLEAN: presented draft contract to Town Hall unit president for review. Human rights meeting Sept. 22, 2003 at 7PM. Building site feasibility study due soon.

COUNCILMAN DEPEW: recreation meeting Tuesday, 6:30PM. Highway - Whipple Road sign missing please replace as soon as possible. Regarding Townley Hall, Board is negotiating purchase; attorney is preparing contract. Waiting for union response to contract offer. Cars continue to speed on Pocatello Road; Fair Oaks road is an on going problem.

COUNCILMAN COMMENTS

COUNCILMAN KING: call to NYS building Code; wants to talk as soon as possible regarding 2003 Universal Code.

COUNCILMAN VALENTIN: building permit issues

Supervisor Ward comments that building permit and codes need work

Soccer tournament does a lot for Town businesses. Thanks to the Parks Department.

COUNCILMAN McLEAN: impressed with Emergency Management Committee; TOWVAC- feels safe in community. August 25, Battalion #1 meeting. Bulk pick up went well thanks to the Supervisor

COUNCILMAN DEPEW: thanks everyone for fireworks; a safe event; would like to see it happen again next year. Thanks to Water Department. Rabies clinic, July 27th at Town of Wallkill Community Center. Bulk pick up fourth ward; sorry it took so long. E-coli scare at Lorelei Drive; private water source. Thanks to Ed Smith and Ed Simms. Discussed tire drop off. Shawn Nolan, Pace land use, will write up proposal regarding Shawangunk Kill. Short a police dispatcher.

MOTION BY: Mr. Depew to appoint Emilie Brabenec police dispatcher

SECONDED BY: Mr. Ward

Supervisor Ward Voting Aye

Councilman Valentin Voting Aye

Councilman King Voting Aye

Councilman McLean Voting Aye

Councilman Depew Voting Aye

MOTION CARRIED.

SUPERVISOR COMMENTS

Open door July 26 from 9-12. Pine Bush School taxes can no longer be paid in person; any payment questions call 744-2031 ext. 4019. Bulk pick up; $50,000 below estimates

Mr. King notes that he was wrong and will admit it regarding bulk pickup.

Received second sales tax check from county; $584,878.15; collected over one million so far this year. Girls will be playing in the championships this weekend. No work session on Aug. 8, 13, 14. Next meeting will be August 28. Town wants to present awards to returning service people from war. Call town hall with names. Read letter regarding tire disposal from the county.

Mr. King says that tires can be dropped off at highway garage August 11-16; limit of five tires per resident.

MOTION BY: Mr. Depew to run an ad in the Times Herald Record regarding tire pickup.

SECONDED BY: Mr. Ward

Supervisor Ward Voting Aye

Councilman Valentin Voting Aye

Councilman King Voting Aye

Councilman McLean Voting Aye

Councilman Depew Voting Aye

MOTION CARRIED.

SUPERVISOR WARD: cameras are close to being installed on Patio Road and Greenway Terrace.

CHIEF HERTMAN: presented with Mr. King a thank you plaque to Project Linus for blankets.

MR. SMITH: thanks to all who helped with the water emergency. Thanks to Bill Reagan for supplies to hydrant at Memorial Park

MR. LIPPERT: discussed tire program and will draft an ad for the paper.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

M. Cody; tunnel painted; Memorial Park

V. Ferri; discussed water, radar traps, basketball courts, Exit 22, IDA meeting, Galleria, audit of Building Dept., King Road

N. Guenste; bid amounts, little league fields

N. Hermann; Ashley estates; Walmart wells; fourth ward bulk pickup; surplus property bid process.

MOTION BY: Mr. Ward to adjourn at 9:53 PM

SECONDED BY: Mr. Depew

Supervisor Ward Voting Aye

Councilman Valentin Voting Aye

Councilman King Voting Aye

Councilman McLean Voting Aye

Councilman Depew Voting Aye

MOTION CARRIED.

Meeting Adjourned at 9:53 PM

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Jeanne M. Gervasi, Town Clerk