July 31, 2002  

          The Town Board of the Town of Wallkill held a special meeting on Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 9:00 A.M. at the Town Hall, 600 Route 211 East. Board members present were Supervisor Ward, Councilman Depew and Councilman McLean. Also present were Jeanne Gervasi, Town Clerk and Spencer McLaughlin, Attorney for the Town.

Supervisor Ward: This is a special meeting authorizing the Town Supervisor to enter into a memorandum of understanding between the Town of Wallkill and J.M. Mullis, Inc. for the purpose of constructing a Wal-Mart Distribution Center.

Resolution:

Supervisor Ward: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill is desirous of taking full advantage of all  economic development opportunities that will result in tax-ratable, environmentally smart commercial growth within the Town; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill has examined the draft Memorandum of Understanding and believe collectively that said memorandum is in the best interests of the Town of Wallkill,

NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED;    that the Town Board of the Town of Wallkill hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with J.M. Mullis, Inc., for the purpose of constructing a Wal-Mart distribution center in the Town of Wallkill as in the best  interests of the Town of Wallkill.

Seconded by Councilman Depew.

Supervisor Ward: John King is on vacation and Eric Valentin was called to a work emergency.

SUPERVISOR WARD VOTING AYE

COUNCILMAN DEPEW VOTING AYE

COUNCILMAN McLEAN VOTING AYE

ABSENT COUNCILMAN KING AND COUNCILMAN VALENTIN

MOTION CARRIED

Supervisor Ward: Motion to adjourn at 9:07 A.M.

Seconded by Councilman McLean

Supervisor Ward voting aye

Councilman Depew voting aye

Councilman McLean voting aye

Councilman King absent

Councilman Valentin absent

Motion carried

Meeting adjourned at 9:07 AM