Town of Beekman Resolutions from April 18, 2005 meeting.

Go to - RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 1 To Authorize Additional Funds for Docks at Waterfront
Go to - RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 2 Board Appointments
Go to - RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 3 Authorizing Town Historian to Attend Workshop
Go to - RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 4 To Award Clean-Up Day Bids
Go to - RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 5 Authorizing the Purchase of an Honor Roll Plaque
Go to - RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 6 To Waive 30 Day Notice for Liquor License Application – A Plus Pizzeria Corp.
Go to - RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 7
Appointment of Maintenance Worker
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Electrical Installation at Mill House
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To Authorize Attendance at Planning Federation Conference
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To Authorize Attendance at Tax Receiver Conference

Go to - RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 11 To Set Public Hearing Supplemental Bond Resolution for Dover Ridge
Go to - RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 12
To Set Public Hearing on Freshwater, Wetland, Waterbody, Watercourse Protection Law

RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 1 RE: To Authorize Additional Funds for Docks at Waterfront

Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption:


WHEREAS, the Town Board approved the purchase of new docks for the Beekman Recreation Park waterfront based on a visual estimation received from Alumidock of $34,588.24; and

WHEREAS, the proposal received from Alumidock specifically states that “some detailed lines would have to be laid for exact sizing”; and

WHEREAS, upon laying the detailed lines for the final measurements necessary for manufacture and installation, it was determined that one length is two feet short, therefore, requiring additional dock and handrail length; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that an additional expenditure from the Special Recreation Fund (SRF) account of $2,288.93 to purchase the additional dock and handrail length be hereby authorized.


Seconded Supervisor John D. Adams


ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilman Daniel French aye
Councilman Thomas Kinsley aye
Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye


Date: April 18, 2005

 

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RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 2 RE: Board Appointments

Councilman Daniel French offers the following and moves its adoption:


WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Conservation Advisory Council (CAC); and

WHEREAS, a vacancy for a town employee exists on the Ethics Board as required by Sect. 19-8(B) of the Beekman Town Code; and

WHEREAS, interviews have taken place of interested candidates; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board will make appointments to the various boards; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the following appointments be made:

CAC Pidge Miller term expiring 12/31/06

Ethics Board Pat Fox term expiring 2/11/07

And be it further RESOLVED, that all appointments are contingent upon completion and submission of a Disclosure of Interest Statement pursuant to Chapter 19, Section 19-9 of Town Code; and be it further

RESOLVED, that all appointees will file their Oath of Office with the Town Clerk of the Town of Beekman prior to serving in their respective positions.


Seconded Councilman Thomas Kinsley


ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilman Daniel French aye
Councilman Thomas Kinsley aye
Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf aye
Supervisor John D. Admas aye


Date: April 18, 2005

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RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 3 RE: Authorizing Town Historian to Attend Workshop


Councilman Daniel French offers the following and moves its adoption:


WHEREAS, Lower Hudson Conference will be holding a workshop on documenting and preserving historic cemeteries on May 6, 2005 in Hopewell Junction; and

WHEREAS, there are historic cemeteries found in the Town of Beekman in need of preservation; and

WHEREAS, the registration fee of $30.00 is included in the 2005 budget; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Historian, Thomas Usher, be hereby authorized to attend the workshop.


Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler


ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilman Daniel French aye
Councilman Thomas Kinsley aye
Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Date: April 18, 2005

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RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 4 RE: To Award Clean-Up Day Bids


Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption:


WHEREAS, Town clean-up day has been scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2005 and Saturday, October 15, 2005 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Town Hall/highway parking lot; and

WHEREAS, only one bid was received for services as described in the legal published notice and opened and read publicly by the Town Clerk on April 18, 2005; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that Royal Carting Service be awarded the contract for both clean-up days as follows:

  • Bulk Items $107.45 per ton
  • Tires: $199.75 per ton

And be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to carry out the services.


Seconded Councilman Thomas Kinsley


ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilman Daniel French aye
Councilman Thomas Kinsley aye
Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye


Dated: April 18, 2005

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RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 5 RE: Authorizing the Purchase of an Honor Roll Plaque

Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption:


WHEREAS, each Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day we are reminded of our veterans who fought for the freedom and safety of the citizens of the United States; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board would like to erect an “Honor Roll” plaque at Town Hall in recognition of those veterans who were Beekman residents at the time they served in World War II ; and

WHEREAS, the cost of a 30 X 60 inch plaque which would be inscribed with the names of those veterans who served in World War II would cost approximately $531.00; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the purchase and inscription of the World War II Honor Roll plaque is hereby authorized; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Honor Roll plaque will be hung in the meeting room at Town Hall where we can all be reminded of those who selflessly served.


Seconded Supervisor John D. Adams


ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilman Daniel French aye
Councilman Thomas Kinsley aye
Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye


Date: March 18, 2005

 

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RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 6 RE: To Waive 30 Day Notice for Liquor License Application – A Plus Pizzeria Corp.

Councilman Thomas Kinsley offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, A Plus Pizzeria Corp. doing business at 10 Dorn Road, LaGrangeville, New York in the Town of Beekman intends to file for a New York State Liquor License; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Alcohol Beverage Control Law § 64 (2A), an applicant must give the municipality thirty (30) days notice of the pending liquor license application unless the municipality consents to waive this thirty (30) day requirement; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Beekman hereby waives the thirty (30) days notice period in regard to A Plus Pizzeria Corp. allowing an earlier submission of the liquor license application.

Seconded Supervisor John D. Adams

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilman Daniel French aye
Councilman Thomas Kinsley aye
Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye


Date: April 18, 2005

 

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RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 7 RE: Appointment of Maintenance Worker


Supervisor John D. Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:


WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for the position of Maintenance Worker due to the resignation of Wayne Monroe; and

WHEREAS, the Town Law states that the Town Board shall make appointments and set salaries; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that Bernard Wallen is hereby appointed to fill the 40 hour week position of Maintenance Worker in the Maintenance Department at an hourly rate of $16.80.

Seconded Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf

Motion made by Councilman French, Seconded by Supervisor Adams to amend resolution for appointment to be contingent upon completion & submission of a Disclosure of Interest statement pursuant to Chapter 19, Sect. 19 of town code. All in favor

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilman Daniel French aye
Councilman Thomas Kinsley aye
Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: April 18, 2005

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RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 8 RE: Electrical Installation at Mill House

Councilman Daniel French offers the following and moves its adoption:


WHEREAS, the Town of Beekman owns a vacant building approximately 3000 square feet and valued at about $56,000 on Beekman-Poughquag Road, which used to be operated as a mill and is, therefore, named “The Mill House”; and

WHEREAS, upon completion of an inspection of this building by the Town’s Building Inspector it has been determined that if reconstructed in accordance with New York State Building Code, this building can be utilized by the Town; and

WHEREAS, funds have been appropriated in the 2005 budget for the reconstruction of the Mill House; and

WHEREAS, the first step in this reconstruction process would be the installation of 200 amp single phase overhead electrical service; and

WHEREAS, the cost of the electrical installation and inspection as outlined on the attached proposal from Barry Mersand d.b.a DUCOE is $1,985.00; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the proposal for electrical installation and inspection as provided by Barry Mersand is hereby accepted.


Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler


ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilman Daniel French aye
Councilman Thomas Kinsley aye
Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye


Dated: April 18, 2005

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RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 9 RE: To Authorize Attendance at Planning Federation Conference

Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf offers the following and moves its adoption:


WHEREAS, the Dutchess County Planning Federation will be offering three spring short courses once again to municipal officials and staff on land use and development at a cost of $5.00 per course; and

WHEREAS, the 2005 budget includes funds for attendance at conferences and seminars; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the following individuals who have requested permission to attend, as well as any other member or the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals, are hereby authorized to attend:

  • Pat Fox, Building Dept Secretary Session 1
  • Gina Gallager, ZBA Session 3
  • Peter Puleo, ZBA Session 1 & 3
  • Murray Johnson, ZBA Session 3
  • Sarah Davis, ZBA Session 3


Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler


ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilman Daniel French aye
Councilman Thomas Kinsley aye
Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye


Dated: April 18, 2005

 

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RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 10 RE: To Authorize Attendance at Tax Receiver Conference

Councilman Thomas Kinsley offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the New York State Association of Tax Receivers and Collectors 2005 Annual Training Seminar will be held June 12-15, 2005 in Rochester, New York; and

WHEREAS, the cost of $1,150.00 for registration and lodging for the Receiver of Taxes and Deputy Receiver of Taxes is included the 2005 budget; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that Judith Crawford and Margaret Woolley are hereby authorized to attend the 2005 conference.

Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler


ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilman Daniel French aye
Councilman Thomas Kinsley aye
Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye


Date: April 18, 2005

 

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RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 11 RE: To Set Public Hearing Supplemental Bond Resolution for Dover Ridge

Supervisor John D. Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:


WHEREAS, on September 27, 2004, subsequent to a Public Hearing, the Town Board amended a bond resolution adopted on May 1, 2000 and authorized the issuance of an additional $350,000 serial bonds of theTown of Beekman, in the County of Dutchess, State of New York, pursuant to the local finance law and the town law of the State of New York, to finance the increased costs of the improvements of the facilities of the Dover Ridge Sewer District in and for the Town and authorizing the making of such improvements; and

WHEREAS, upon receiving bids and awarding the project to the lowest bidder as well as increased costs of related services, the project costs are more than estimated; and

WHEREAS; it has been determined that the increased cost estimate will require an additional $175,000; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board as the Commissioners of the District request that the Town of Beekman make available funds to finance the proposed improvements of the Dover Ridge Facility by authorizing the issuance of obligations of the Town of Beekman in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,200,000, including $1,025,000 previously approved obligations, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, and that a sum sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations, as the same shall become due and payable, shall be assessed, levied and collected from the several lands and parcels of real property within the District in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges and as prescribed by the Town Law; and

WHEREAS, applicable New York law requires a public hearing if and when the estimated costs of the proposed improvements are increased; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that a public hearing on the amended capital improvement amount of $1,200,000, including $1,025,000 previously approved will be held on the 2nd day of May, 2005 at 7:20 o’clock p.m. at the Town Hall, 4 Main Street, Poughquag, in the Town of Beekman, New York, and that notice of the time and place of such hearing and setting forth the purpose of said hearing, be published once on or before the 22nd day of April, 2005 in the Poughkeepsie Journal, a newspaper circulating in the Town of Beekman.

Seconded Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilman Daniel French aye
Councilman Thomas Kinsley aye
Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: April 18, 2005

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RESOLUTION 4:18:05 - 12 RE: To Set Public Hearing on Freshwater, Wetland, Waterbody, Watercourse Protection Law

Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf offers the following and moves its adoption:


WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Beekman has determined that wetlands, waterbodies, and watercourses are invaluable resources and require protection from development, encroachment, erosion and pollution; and

WHEREAS, the protection of wetlands, waterbodies and watercourses is essential to the maintenance of water quality; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Beekman Conservation Advisory Council has worked diligently to draft a local law that would protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Beekman by preventing despoliation and destruction of wetlands, waterbodies and watercourses and has submitted a draft to the Town Board for their review; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Beekman hereby sets a public hearing on the proposed Freshwater, Wetland, Waterbody, Watercourse Local Law for Monday, May 16, 2005 at 7:15 o’clock p.m. at the Town Hall, 4 Main Street, Poughquag, in the Town of Beekman, New York, and that notice of the time and place of such hearing of the proposed local law be published once on or before the 6th day of May, 2005 in the Poughkeepsie Journal, a newspaper circulating in the Town of Beekman; and be it further

RESOLVED, that copies of the proposed local law will be available for examination and inspection in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Beekman between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on all business days or on line at the Town of Beekman web site at www.townofbeekman.com.


Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilman Daniel French aye
Councilman Thomas Kinsley aye
Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Date: April 18, 2005

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