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Town of Beekman Resolutions from March 19, 2007 meeting. Go
to - RESOLUTION 3:19:07 - 1 In Support of Authorizing
Submission of Grant Application – Habitat/Access Stamp Funding Program RESOLUTION 3:19:07 - 1 RE: In Support of Authorizing Submission of Grant Application – Habitat/Access Stamp Funding Program Supervisor John Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Beekman is desirous in developing this land to provide public access to the creek for the use of recreational fishing, hiking, trapping, bird watching, wildlife observation, nature education, picnicking and the enjoyment of our natural resources; and WHEREAS, funding is available through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for access projects which provide access to hunting, fishing, trapping or other fish and wildlife related recreation and study; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Beekman in conjunction with the Conservation Advisory Council wishes to submit a grant application to the NYSDEC for consideration of funding up to $7,873.25 ; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, John D. Adams of the Town of Beekman is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds from the Habitat/Access Stamp Funding Program in an amount not to exceed $7,873.25, and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for such financial assistance to the Town of Beekman for the Beekman/Fishkill Creek Recreational Access Project and further, to carry out and comply with the terms of such project agreement.
ROLL CALL VOTE
RESOLUTION 3:19:07 - 2 RE: Appointment to the Board of Assessment Review Councilman Daniel French offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review; and WHEREAS, an interested candidate has been interviewed for this position; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that Brian Meehan is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of Assessment Review for a term to expire on 12/31/08; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Meehan shall file his Oath of Office with the Town Clerk of the Town of Beekman prior to serving his term as well as complete and submit a Disclosure of Interest Statement pursuant to Chapter 19, Section 19-9 of the Town Code.
Dated: March 19, 2007
RESOLUTION 3:19:07 - 3 RE: To Retain Bond Counsel Services for the Town of Beekman Councilman Thomas Kinsley offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town of Beekman is interested in retaining bond counsel to assist in connection with the issuance of Town obligations; and WHEREAS, the Town has received a detailed description of services from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, as well as a schedule of fees for such services; now therefore be it RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Beekman, Dutchess County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is hereby retained for bond counsel services in connection with Town financings based upon the fee schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 2. This resolution takes effect immediately. Seconded Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf
Dated: March 19, 2007 RESOLUTION 3:19:07 - 4 RE: To Authorize Agreement Between the Town of Beekman And the County of Dutchess for the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Award Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town of Beekman has been awarded $35,000 for the Town Hall Handicap Accessible Restroom project for the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program year; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign and execute the Agreement between the County of Dutchess and the Town of Beekman for funding under the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program; and now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents associated with said project under the terms and conditions as outlined in the Community Development Block Grant Program Agreement. Seconded Councilman Thomas Kinsley ROLL CALL VOTE: Dated: March 19, 2007
RESOLUTION 3:19:07 - 5 RE: To Award Concession Stand Vendor Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town Clerk was authorized by the Town Board to advertise for Requests for Proposals for the operation of the concession stand at Recreation Park; and WHEREAS, one proposal was received and reviewed by the Recreation Commission; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the proposal received from Lou Pedetalla is hereby accepted
ROLL CALL VOTE: Dated: March 19, 2007 RESOLUTION 3:19:07 - 6 RE: To Go Out to Bid on Landscaping for the Mini Golf Course Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, in the fall of 2006 a mini golf course was installed at Recreation Park for the enjoyment of the community; and WHEREAS, landscaping, which includes lighting and irrigation, is needed in order to finalize the project; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Recreation Commission to use Special Recreation funds (SRF) for said landscaping; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to seek bids for said landscaping.
Dated: March 19, 2007 RESOLUTION 3:19:07 - 7 RE: Authorizing Entertainment at Spring Egg Hunt Councilman Daniel French offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, the 2007 spring egg hunt sponsored by the Recreation Department is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, 2007; and WHEREAS, the 2007 budget includes the cost of entertainment for this event; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Recreation Department is hereby authorized to contract with Pied Piper Pony Rides for a petting zoo for this event at a cost of $460.00. Seconded Councilman Thomas Kinsley
Dated: March 19, 2007
RESOLUTION 3:19:07 - 8 RE: To Set Continuation of Public Hearing for Local Law Prohibiting the Solicitation of Towing Business at Motor Vehicle Accidents Councilman Daniel French offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, a public hearing on a proposed Local Law prohibiting the solicitation of towing business at motor vehicle accidents within the Town of Beekman was duly held on November 20, 2006 and adjourned; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the continuation of the public hearing on the proposed Local Law will be held on the 2nd day of April, 2007 at 7:10 p.m. at the Town Hall, 4 Main Street, Poughquag, in the Town of Beekman, New York; and be it further RESOLVED, that notice stating the time and place of such hearing and setting forth the proposed Local Law, or describing in general terms the proposed Local Law, be published once on or before the 22nd day of March, 2007 in the Poughkeepsie Journal, a newspaper circulating in the Town of Beekman, and posted on the signboard of the Town. Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler
Dated: March 19, 2007
RESOLUTION 3:19:07 - 9 RE: Authorizing the Use of SRF Funds for a Swing Set at Recreation Park Supervisor John Adams offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, the toddler swing set at Recreation Park is in need of replacement due to its unsafe condition; and WHEREAS, a proposal was received from Miracle Recreation Equipment for a toddler swing set at a cost of $1,756.00; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the purchase of said swing set from Miracle Recreation Equipment is hereby authorized; and be it further RESOLVED, that the expenditure of $1,756.00 is hereby authorized to be made from the Special Recreation Fund (SRF). Seconded Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf
Dated: March 19, 2007
RESOLUTION 3:19:07 - 10 RE: Authorizing Attendance at Stormwater Conference Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, attendance at said training session will be beneficial in accomplishing the stormwater regulations as mandated by the Department of Environmental Conservation; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Beekman maintenance staff and Highway Superintendent are hereby authorized to attend the stormwater training session. Seconded Supervisor John Adams
RESOLUTION 3:19:07 - 11 RE: Authorizing Attendance at Town Clerk’s Conference
WHEREAS, the cost of approximately $650.00 is included in the 2007 budget; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, Virginia Ward, is hereby authorized to attend the 2007 Town Clerk’s Conference.
Dated: March 19, 2007
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