| Go to 1. | (On the table): Appointment – Special Engineer to the Highway Superintendent |
| Resolution of Support Authorizing Submission of Two NYSERDA “Implementation Funding for Small Municipalities” Proposals on Behalf of Beekman Fire District | |
| Go to 3. | Approval of Jan. 4th, 2010 Town Board Minutes |
| Go to 4. | Appointment – Budget Officer |
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Appointment – Alternate Engineer to the Town |
| Appointment - |
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| Appointment – Zoning
Board Chair |
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| Planning and Zoning Board Appointments for 2010 | |
| Doherty Park Trail Maintenance Officer | |
| To set Hourly Wage of Maintenance Helper for 2010 | |
| Go to 11. | Revising the 2010 Town Board Meeting Schedule |
| Revising the 2010 Designation of Town Holidays | |
| Payment of Claims |
RE: Appointment of Special Engineer to the Highway Superintendent
Thomas Llanes
SUPERVISOR DANIEL J. FRENCH offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, Highway Law Sect. 140(19) states that the Highway Superintendent has the power to employ an engineer subject to approval of the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the monies for this position have been appropriated in the amount of $3,500.00 in the 2010 Town budget in Account No. 5020.4 of the Highway Fund; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Thomas Llanes is hereby appointed to the position of Special Engineer to the Highway Superintendent at a rate of $65 per hour, to a maximum annual expense of $3,500.00 according to the attached proposal dated January 4, 2010.
Seconded COUNCILMAN PETER J. BARTON
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Peter Barton AYE
Councilman Thomas Kinsley ABSENT
Councilman Ron Mangeri AYE
Councilwoman
Supervisor Daniel French AYE
Dated: January 25, 2010
RE: Resolution of Support Authorizing Submission
of Two NYSERDA “Implementation Funding for Small Municipalities”
Proposals on Behalf of Beekman Fire District
COUNCILMAN PETER J. BARTON offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is accepting applications for funding under the Implementation Funding for Small Municipalities program, RFP; and
WHEREAS, the Beekman Fire District is seeking funding through this RFP for two energy conservation projects for the District’s fire station, namely the installation of a geothermal system for heating and cooling and the installation of a solar electric power system; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Beekman is an Eligible Proposer under the Terms of this RFP and may submit a proposal on behalf of another entity within its jurisdiction ; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Beekman is in support of these energy conservation projects and ,as an Eligible Proposer, is willing to submit two proposals on behalf of the Beekman Fire District for funding for the installation of a geothermal system and a solar electric system; and
WHEREAS, the Beekman Fire District will provide a letter to attach to the proposals stating that it owns the property and facility where the projects will be implemented, has the legal authority to make the improvements, and will comply with all requirements and terms and conditions of the RFP;
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Beekman hereby is authorized to submit two proposals on behalf of the Beekman Fire District to and accept funds from NYSERDA’s Implementation Funding for Small Municipalities program, RFP 10, and upon approval of said requests to enter into and execute a state assistance contract with NYSERDA for each financial assistance for the Beekman Fire District.
Seconded COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA ZULAUF
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Peter Barton
AYE
Councilman Tom Kinsley
ABSENT
Councilman Ron Mangeri AYE
Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf AYE
Supervisor Dan French
AYE
Dated: January 25, 2010
RE: Approval of Town Minutes
SUPERVISOR DANIEL J. FRENCH offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, Town Clerk Virginia Ward has provided copies of the minutes of
the January 4, 2010 Beekman Town Board Meeting to all members of the Beekman
Town Board; and
WHEREAS, Town Board members have had the opportunity to review said minutes; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, The Town Board will adopt the minutes of the January 4, 2010 Beekman
Town Board meeting
Seconded COUNCILMAN PETER J. BARTON
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Peter Barton AYE
Councilman Thomas Kinsley ABSENT
Councilman Ron Mangeri AYE
Councilwoman
Supervisor Daniel French AYE
Dated: January 25, 2010
RE: Appointment of the Budget Officer
COUNCILMAN RON MANGERI offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Board is authorized under the Town Law to make appointments and set salaries; and
WHEREAS, the Beekman Town Board has traditionally named the Town Comptroller as Budget officer; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Town Comptroller Fred Knapp is hereby authorized and approved as Budget Officer for an annual salary of $ 836.09, and
be it further RESOLVED, that the foregoing salary be paid from the General Fund.
Seconded SUPERVISOR DANIEL J. FRENCH
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Peter Barton AYE
Councilman Thomas Kinsley ABSENT
Councilman Ron Mangeri AYE
Councilwoman
Supervisor Daniel French AYE
Dated: January 25, 2010
RE: Appointment of Alternate Engineer to the Town
Henningson,
COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA ZULAUF offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, in the event Morris Associates Engineer Consultants P.L.L.C has a conflict of interest it is important to have an Alternate Engineer in place to provide these services; and
WHEREAS, the Town of
RESOLVED, that the firm of Henningson, Durham & Richardson (HDR) Architecture and Engineering P.C, Eastgate Corporate Park, 7 Coates Drive, Suite 2, Goshen, NY 10924 retained on a contractual basis to provide Engineering and Planning services to the Town of Beekman for all matters unable to be completed by Morris Associates Engineering Consultants P.L.L.C, in accordance with the proposal dated January 19, 2010, and that the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to sign attached Agreement.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Peter Barton AYE
Councilman Thomas Kinsley ABSENT
Councilman Ron Mangeri AYE
Councilwoman
Supervisor Daniel French AYE
Dated: January 25, 2010
RE: Appointment of
Supervisor Daniel French
COUNCILMAN PETER J. BARTON offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, the SPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from MS4’s requires that the Town develop, implement and enforce a storm water management program (SWMP) designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the town’s storm sewer system to the maximum extent practicable as required by federal and state law; and
WHEREAS, the Town of
WHEREAS, the Town of
WHEREAS, membership allows the Town of
RESOLVED, that the Town of Beekman appoints Supervisor Daniel French to represent the Town of Beekman on the Dutchess County MS4 Coordination Committee.
Seconded COUNCILMAN RON MANGERI
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Peter Barton AYE
Councilman Thomas Kinsley ABSENT
Councilman Ron Mangeri AYE
Councilwoman
Supervisor Daniel French AYE
Date: January 25, 2010
RE: Appointment - Zoning Board Chair
SUPERVISOR DANIEL J. FRENCH offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Zoning Board of a chairperson due to the
appointment of current Chair Sarah Davis to the Planning Board; now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that Murray Johnson is hereby appointed Chairperson of the Zoning
Board.
Seconded COUNCILMAN PETER J. BARTON
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Peter Barton AYE
Councilman Thomas Kinsley ABSENT
Councilman Ron Mangeri AYE
Councilwoman
Supervisor Daniel French AYE
*****COUNCILWOMAN ZULAUF moves to table
SUPERVISOR FRENCH SECONDS
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Peter Barton AYE
Councilman Thomas Kinsley ABSENT
Councilman Ron Mangeri AYE
Councilwoman
Supervisor Daniel French AYE
Dated: January 25, 2010
RE: Planning and Zoning Board Appointments for 2010
SUPERVISOR DANIEL J. FRENCH offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Board will make appointments to the various boards; now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby makes the following appointments to
be effective immediately:
Planning Board
Sarah Davis Term to expire 12/31/16
Zoning Board
David Anderson Term to
expire 12/31/14
and be it further RESOLVED, that all appointments are contingent upon completion and submission of the new Disclosure of Interest Statement pursuant to Chapter 19, Section 19-9 of the Town Code unless already on file and information has not changed; and be it further
RESOLVED, that all appointees shall
file their Oath of Office with the Town Clerk of the Town of
Seconded COUNCILMAN PETER J. BARTON
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Peter Barton AYE
Councilman Thomas Kinsley ABSENT
Councilman Ron Mangeri AYE
Councilwoman
Supervisor Daniel French AYE
*****COUNCILWOMAN ZULAUF moves to amend
that David Anderson be put back on the Planning Board
and Sarah Davis be put back on the Zoning Board.
DIES FOR LACK OF SECOND
*****COUNCILWOMAN ZULAUF moves to table
DIES FOR LACK OF SECOND
Dated: January 25, 2010
RE: Appointment Doherty Park
Trail Maintainer
Gerald Richardson
COUNCILMAN RON MANGERI offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of
WHEREAS, after the Trails Committee developed and cleared a mile long trail encompassing the perimeter of the park, the Doherty Park Nature Trail officially opened in November of 2008; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to maintain the trail and keep it clear of brush and debris for the safety and enjoyment of the community; and
WHEREAS, a voluntary position has been created for this purpose and is attached herewith; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Gerald Richardson, a member of the Beekman Trails Committee, to the volunteer position of Doherty Park Trail Maintainer through December 31, 2010.
Seconded COUNCILMAN PETER J. BARTON
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Peter Barton AYE
Councilman Thomas Kinsley ABSENT
Councilman Ron Mangeri AYE
Councilwoman
Supervisor Daniel French AYE
Dated: January 25, 2010
RE: Hourly Wage of Maintenance Helper 2010
COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA ZULAUF offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Board set salaries and wages during its reorganization meeting on January 4, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board did not set the hourly wage of the Maintenance Helper; now therefore be it;
RESOLVED, that the hourly wage of the Maintenance Helper of the Town Recreation Department is hereby fixed for the year 2010 at $12.36.
Seconded COUNCILMAN RON MANGERI
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Peter Barton AYE
Councilman Thomas Kinsley ABSENT
Councilman Ron Mangeri AYE
Councilwoman
Supervisor Daniel French AYE
Dated: January 25, 2010
RE: Revising Town Board Meeting Schedule
COUNCILMAN PETER J. BARTON offers the following and moves its adoption:
Let it be RESOLVED, the meetings of the Beekman Town Board
for March will be held on Wednesday March 10 and Wednesday March 24. Beginning
April 1, Beekman Town Board Meetings will be held on the 1st and
3rd Wednesday of every month. The meetings will take place in the
Meeting Room of the
RESOLVED, should the date of such meeting fall at a time that is not possible to conduct the meeting, such as in the case of inclement weather, the meeting shall be held the following Wednesday at the same time.
Seconded SUPERVISOR DANIEL J. FRENCH
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Peter Barton AYE
Councilman Thomas Kinsley ABSENT
Councilman Ron Mangeri AYE
Councilwoman
Supervisor Daniel French AYE
Dated: January 25, 2010
RE: Revising the 2010 Designation of Holidays
SUPERVISOR DANIEL J. FRENCH offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 01:04:10-17, “2010 Designation of Holidays, inadvertently failed to list all Town holidays, and
Whereas, the Town Board desires to implement a uniform holiday policy whenever possible, therefore be it;
Resolved, that Resolution No. 01:04:10-17 is hereby amended to include the following holidays to be observed for personnel of the Town working a 4 day (Monday through Thursday) work week and be it further;
Christmas Observance December 27
Independence Day Observance July 5
Easter Observance April 5
Resolved, that personnel of the Town working a 4 day (Monday through Friday) work week will be dismissed at 1:00 PM on December 23, 2010, and be it further;
Resolved, that Resolution No. 01:04:10-17 is hereby amended to include the following holidays to be observed for the Maintenance Department and Recreation Department employees working a 5 day (Monday through Friday) work week
Independence Day Observance July 5
Christmas Observance
December 27
Seconded COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA ZULAUF
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Peter Barton AYE
Councilman Thomas Kinsley ABSENT
Councilman Ron Mangeri AYE
Councilwoman
Supervisor Daniel French AYE
Dated: January 25, 2010
RE: Payment of Claims
COUNCILMAN RON MANGERI offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Comptroller has audited and approved claims pursuant to Sect. 119 of Town Law as set forth in the attached abstracts; be it
RESOLVED, that the payment, therefore, is hereby authorized as follows:
Claims to be paid from the General Fund: $ 51,765.85
Claims to be paid from the Highway Fund: $ 13,062.89
Prepay from General Fund $ 3,726.00
(Ass. of Town Conf.)
Prepay Postage General Fund $ 3,000.00
Payroll 26 A/B, Paid 12/31/09: $ 12,654.75
General Fund $12,654.75
Payroll 1 Paid 1/7/10 $ 66,129.58
General Fund: $ 35,190.59
Highway Fund: $ 30,938.99
Seconded SUPERVISOR DANIEL J. FRENCH
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Peter Barton AYE
Councilman Thomas Kinsley ABSENT
Councilman Ron Mangeri AYE
Councilwoman
Supervisor Daniel French AYE
Dated: January 25, 2010