Town of Beekman Resolutions from February 24, 2003 Re-organizational meeting.

Go to - RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 1 To Waive ZBA Application Fee For Poughquag United Methodist Church Sign
Go to - RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 2 To Waive Building Permit Fee for Steeple for Poughquag United Methodist
Go to - RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 3 Approval of Election District Redistricting Plan
Go to - RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 4 Authorizing Use of Recreation Swim Area for Annual Fishing Derby
Go to - RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 5 To Authorize Conrad Geoscience to Conduct Gas Monitoring of Landfill
Go to - RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 6 Authorization To Go Out to Bid for Highway Equipment
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Music for Memorial Day Service
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Designating Polling Sites for Election Districts
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Authorizing Recreation Director to Attend Seminar
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To Set Salaries for Recreation Positions for 2003
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To Award Bid for Street Sweeping and Catch Basin Cleaning
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Authorization to Attend Planning & Zoning Course

RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 1 RE: To Waive ZBA Application Fee For Poughquag United Methodist Church Sign Councilwoman Santospirito offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Poughquag United Methodist Church would like to erect a new sign for their church; and

WHEREAS, they are desirous to have this sign similar to the existing sign having a white background with black letters and harmonious with a church; and

WHEREAS, the zoning code of the Town of Beekman states that "all signs shall have dark background colors and light letters"; and

WHEREAS, applicant must submit an application and fee to the Zoning Board of Appeals to obtain a variance; now therefore let it be

RESOLVED, that the required variance application fee for the sign is hereby waived for the Poughquag United Methodist Church.

Seconded Supervisor John Adams

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: February 24, 2003

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RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 2 RE: To Waive Building Permit Fee for Steeple for Poughquag United Methodist Church Councilman Peter Barton offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Poughquag United Methodist Church has received a donation of a steeple to be placed on their church; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to obtain a building permit at a fee of $35.00 for placement of the steeple on the church roof; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the building permit fee for the steeple is hereby waived for the Poughquag United Methodist Church.

Seconded Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: February 24, 2003

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RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 3 RE: Approval of Election District Redistricting Plan Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, due to the recent census, the Dutchess County Legislature has undertaken the task of redistricting; and

WHEREAS, there are two districts in the Town of Beekman that exceed New York State Election Law maximum (sect. 4-100 subsection 3A) causing the Town to undertake the adoption of new districts, now therefore let it be

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Beekman hereby accepts the new proposed Beekman Election District Boundaries as outlined in the attached proposal.

Seconded Supervisor John Adams

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: February 24, 2003

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RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 4 RE: Authorizing Use of Recreation Swim Area for Annual Fishing Derby Councilman Peter Barton offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, a request has been received from the Poughquag Sportsmen's Club for use of the Recreation Swim Area to conduct its 12th Annual Fishing Derby; and

WHEREAS, this Fishing Derby has customarily been held at the Town of Beekman Recreation Area; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Beekman hereby authorizes the use of the Recreation Swim Area to be utilized by the Poughquag Sportsmen's Club on Saturday, April 12, 2003.

Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: February 24, 2003

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RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 5 RE: To Authorize Conrad Geoscience to Conduct Gas Monitoring of Landfill Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently adopted a new format for reporting monitoring and maintenance results for municipal solid waste landfills closed in accordance with 6NYCRR Part 360 which includes groundwater monitoring, gas monitoring, inspections of the landfill cap and drainage control structures; and

WHEREAS, Conrad Geoscience is currently responsible for annual groundwater monitoring of the Town's landfill on Gardner Hollow Road; now therefore let it be

RESOLVED, that in addition to continuing annual groundwater monitoring of said landfill utilizing the new form, Conrad Geoscience is hereby authorized to add quarterly gas monitoring and periodic inspections in accordance with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulations at an additional quarterly fee of $1,650.00.

Seconded Councilman Peter Barton

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: February 24, 2003

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RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 6 RE: Authorization To Go Out to Bid for Highway Equipment Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, certain highway machinery included in the highway's fleet of equipment has reached an age where it is no longer performing its function in an adequate fashion; and

WHEREAS, the high maintenance expense of this machinery makes it more feasible to replace this equipment;

WHEREAS, funds for replacement of equipment were included in the 2003 budget; now therefore let it be

RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to seek bids for the following highway equipment:

(2) Six Wheel All-Purpose Dump Trucks
(1) Backhoe
(2) Three Yard Small Dump Trucks

Seconded Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: February 24, 2003

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RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 7 RE: Music for Memorial Day Service Supervisor John Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Town of Beekman holds a Memorial Day service and parade each year to honor all veterans; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to enter into contract with "Back Room Banjos" for musical services on Monday, May 26, 2003 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at an hourly rate of $100.00.

Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: February 24, 2003

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RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 8 RE: Designating Polling Sites for Election Districts Supervisor John Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Beekman has accepted the new proposed Beekman Election District Boundaries; now therefore let it be

RESOLVED, that the new election districts be numbered 1 through 10 renaming district 2A as district 9 and 7A as district 10; and be it further

RESOLVED, that polling sites for these election districts are as follows:

Election District 1 & 2: Town Hall, 4 Main Street
Election Districts 5, 6, 7, & 8: Beekman Fire House, County Route 7
Election Districts 3, 4, 9, & 10: Beekman Community Center Recreation Center Road

Seconded Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: February 24, 2003

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RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 9 RE: Authorizing Recreation Director to Attend Seminar Councilman Peter Barton offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the New York State Recreation and Park Society will be holding the 63rd Annual Conference & Business Expo in Hauppauge, Long Island from March 30 to April 2, 2003; and

WHEREAS, workshops conducted at this conference will be beneficial for the Recreation Director in enhancing the Town of Beekman recreation programs; and

WHEREAS, expected cost for the conference including lodging will be approximately $525.00; and

WHEREAS, funding for this conference was included in the 2003 budget; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that Sandra Washburn is hereby authorized to attend said conference.

Seconded Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: February 24, 2003

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RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 10 RE: To Set Salaries for Recreation Positions for 2003 Councilwoman Santospirito offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Town Board is authorized to set salaries and wages; and

WHEREAS, the Recreation Commission of the Town of Beekman has created job descriptions for all positions as well as a recommended salary matrix for year round full-time, year round part-time and seasonal employees; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the attached wage matrix be and hereby approved; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the following part-time recreation positions and wages be and hereby set for the year 2003:

Dance Helpers $ 35.00 per night
PizzaKaraoke Helpers $ 35.00 per night
Activity Night Helpers $ 25.00 per night
Toddler & Tot Monitor $ 8.93 per hour
DJ for Dances $150.00 per dance

Seconded Supervisor John Adams

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

February 24, 2003

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RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 11 RE: To Award Bid for Street Sweeping and Catch Basin Cleaning Supervisor John Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, authorization was given for the Town Clerk to advertise for street sweeping and catch basin cleaning for 2003; and

WHEREAS, two bids were received and opened and read publicly on February 3rd and have been reviewed by the Highway Superintendent; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the bid is awarded to:

Dutchess Super Vac Inc.
Street Sweeping: $ 85.00 per hour
Pipe & Catch Basin Cleaning: $135.00 per hour

Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: February 24, 2003

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RESOLUTION 2:24:03 - 12 RE: Authorization to Attend Planning & Zoning Course Councilwoman Santospirito offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, Dutchess County Planning Federation's Annual Short Course on Planning and Zoning will be held on March 6, March 13 and April 3, 2003 in Millbrook; and

WHEREAS, cost for each session is $5.00 per person; and

WHEREAS, it will be beneficial for those appointed to fill the two vacancies on the Planning Board and one vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals to attend above course; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes attendance at the Annual Short Course.

Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: February 24, 2003

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