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Special Planning Consultant for Stop & Shop Supermarket Expansion
& Park Hill Estates Subdivision RESOLUTION 5:2:05 - 1 RE: Appointing Special Planning Consultant for Stop & Shop Supermarket Expansion & Park Hill Estates Subdivision Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, Columbia Beekman Group, LLC has made application for the construction of an expansion to the existing Stop & Shop Supermarket located in the Town of Beekman and is proposing to construct two additional stand alone retail outlets and a gasoline station; and WHEREAS, Park Hill Estates, Inc. has made application for the construction of a 38 lot subdivision within an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law; and WHEREAS, the Town of Beekman Planning Board recommends that it is in the best interest of the Town and the above applicant to use a planning consultant to guide the Planning Board through the SEQRA process; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that Mr. Arthur Brod of Planners East, Inc., who also advises the Planning Board on other projects in the Town, be and hereby is appointed as the Planning Board SEQRA consultant for the Stop & Shop Supermarket Expansion as well as the Park Hill Estates Subdivision project; and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Brod’s professional fees will be paid from the developer’s escrow account established for each of these projects.
RESOLUTION 5:2:05 - 2 RE: Bond Reduction for John Cunningham – Grant’s Path Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town Board is authorized to approve reductions in performance bonds pursuant to § 277-9(d) of Town Law; and WHEREAS, a majority of the bonded work for the construction of a common driveway for two (2) lots off Grant’s Path by John Cunningham has been completed; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cunningham is requesting a Performance Bond Reduction; and WHEREAS, the Town Engineer and Highway Superintendent have inspected the site and have determined that the works for which a reduction have been applied for have been completed in compliance with the approved plans and specifications; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board adopted a resolution on April 21, 2005 recommending that the Town Board approve that the certificate of deposit in the amount of $17,000.00 be returned to the applicant upon payment to the Town of Beekman the inspection fee of $1,2228.00; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the return of $17,000.00 upon payment to the Town the inspection fee of $1,228.00; and be it further RESOLVED, that $15,000.00, the remaining value for this project, be furnished by the applicant subject to the filing of an appropriate cash bond form and submitting same for filing in the office of the Town Clerk.
Dated May 2, 2005
RESOLUTION 5:2:05 - 3 RE: Authorizing the Town Historian to Attend Conference Supervisor John D. Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town Historian has requested permission to attend said workshops; and WHEREAS, the cost of $80.00 is included in the 2005 budget; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Historian, Thomas Usher, is hereby authorized to attend the workshops at Marist College.
RESOLUTION 5:2:05 - 4 RE: Authorizing Institute of Ecosystem Studies To Conduct Research on Town Property
WHEREAS, said research would involve surveying and monitoring mammals and bird species, sampling forest vegetation by tree counts and observation as well as assessing the number of ticks using a method of collection which would not disturb the property; and WHEREAS, the information gathered and provided by this study can be used by landowners to understand and manage Lyme disease risk on their property in addition to being a valuable contribution to understanding and managing Lyme disease risk in Dutchess County; and WHEREAS, the approximate length of the study is approximately one to two years with the understanding that the Town of Beekman or IES may end the participation in this study at any time; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby grants permission to the Institute of Ecosystem Studies to have access to the property located on the south west corner of grid #6759-00-584429 off Town Center Boulevard to conduct their research as outlined on the attached agreement and authorizes the Supervisor to sign said agreement.
RESOLUTION 5:2:05 - 5 RE: Music for Memorial Day Service Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town of Beekman will again be holding a Memorial Day service to honor veterans who have served and are currently serving our country; and WHEREAS, the Memorial Day Committee wishes to have the Sophisticates return to this year’s service to provide musical entertainment; and WHEREAS, the cost of $250.00 is included in the 2005 budget; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the Sophisticates for their participation in our Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 30, 2005.
Dated: May 2, 2005 RESOLUTION 5:2:05 - 6 RE: Authorizing the Recreation Director to Attend Conference Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, it is important for parks and recreation to advance healthy lifestyles and livable communities to combat the health risks attributed to a sedentary lifestyle and obesity; and WHEREAS, the cost of $45.00 is included in the 2005 budget; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that Recreation Director, Sandy Washburn, is hereby authorized to attend said conference. Seconded Councilman Thomas Kinsley ROLL CALL VOTE:
RESOLUTION 5:2:05 - 7 RE: To Release Bond for Washburn Road & Woodin Place Supervisor John D. Adams offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, roads known as Washburn Road and Woodin Place were accepted as Town Highways on September 13, 2004; and WHEREAS, there remains a bond in the amount of $24,000.00 which was retained as a maintenance bond as an assurance against defect or failure of said roads and with the stipulation that the Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer shall inspect the roads for damages that may occur over the winter of 2004-2005; and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer did inspect the roads and have not found any deterioration to any part of Washburn Road or Woodin Place over the course of this past winter and recommend that the maintenance bond be returned to the applicant; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the return of the bond in the amount of $24,000.00 to the applicant. Seconded Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf
RESOLUTION 5:2:05 - 8 RE: Authorizing Trips for Senior Program
WHEREAS, the 2005 budget includes funding for the cost of a bus for a variety of trips for the Senior Citizen Program; and WHEREAS, deposits are required for tickets, tours and meals to guarantee the reservation; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that payment for the following trips be hereby authorized in accordance with the attached contracts:
Seconded Supervisor John D. Adams
RESOLUTION 5:2:05 - 9 RE: To Set Bond for John Cunningham – Grant’s Path
WHEREAS, Rohde, Soyka & Andrews Consulting Engineers, P.C. has prepared a Performance Bond Estimate dated April 21, 2005 recommending that the bond be set at $30,700.00 for the construction of a common driveway for two (2) lots off Grant’s Path; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board adopted a resolution on April 21, 2005 to establish the bond amount as recommended by Rhode, Soyka & Andrews Engineers; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves that the bond be set in the amount of $30,700.00 for said project and to be furnished by the applicant for filing in the office of the Town Clerk. Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler
RESOLUTION 5:2:05 - 10 RE: To Set Bond for Dogrell Family Limited Partnership – Gardner Hollow Road Councilman Thomas Kinsley offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Planning Board adopted a resolution on April 21, 2005 to establish the bond amount as recommended by Rhode, Soyka & Andrews Engineers; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves that the bond be set in the amount of $22,000 for Dogrell Family Limited Partnership project and to be furnished by the applicant for filing in the office of the Town Clerk. Seconded Supervisor John D. Adams
RESOLUTION 5:2:05 - 11 RE: To Request NYS DOT to Authorize a Speed Reduction On the Lower Portion of Martin Road Councilman Thomas Kinsley offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, the lower portion of Martin Road between Beekman Road and the upper section of Regent Drive has a posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour; and WHEREAS, the Town Board recommends lowering the speed limit on this portion of the road to be consistent with the upper portion of Martin Road to alleviate the amount of vehicles traveling at excessive rates of speed through this neighborhood; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby requests the New York State Department of Transportation to provide the necessary evaluations in order to lower the speed limit to 30 miles per hour on Martin Road between Beekman Road and the upper section of Regent Drive; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to complete and submit the required TE-9 application to the Dutchess County Department of Public Works.
RESOLUTION 5:2:05 - 12 RE: To Set Bond for Mideros Plaza Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Planning Board adopted a resolution on April 21, 2005 to establish the bond amount as recommended by Rhode, Soyka & Andrews Engineers; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves that the bond be set in the amount of $13,500.00 for Mideros Plaza and to be furnished by the applicant for filing in the office of the Town Clerk. Seconded Supervisor John D. Adams
Dated: May 2, 2005
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