Town of Beekman Resolutions from May 3, 2004 Town Board meeting.

Go to - RESOLUTION 5:03:04 - 1 To Request NYS DOT to Authorize No Passing on Portion of Route 55
Go to - RESOLUTION 5:03:04 - 2 Authorizing Behan Planning to Proceed with Phase II Of the Open Space Planning Project
Go to - RESOLUTION 5:03:04 - 3 Appointment of Planning Consultant
Go to - RESOLUTION 5:03:04 - 4 Authorizing Building Inspector to Attend Training Seminar
Go to - RESOLUTION 5:03:04 - 5 Appointment to the Town Board

RESOLUTION 5:03:04 - 1 RE: To Request NYS DOT to Authorize No Passing on Portion of Route 55

Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, New York State Route 55 in the Town of Beekman has been exposed to an excessive volume of traffic due to tremendous growth in the area and, therefore, contributing to a higher rate of traffic accidents; and

WHEREAS, as a safety traffic regulation, the Town Board recommends solid double lines extending from the intersection of Route 55 and Route 216 all the way to the Route 55 and Beekman Road (County Route 9) intersection thereby preventing any passing; 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 and establish a no passing zone on Route 55, from the Beekman Road intersection to the Route 216 intersection.

Seconded Councilman Thomas Kinsley

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

Dated: May 3, 2004

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RESOLUTION 5:03:04 - 2 RE: Authorizing Behan Planning to Proceed with Phase II Of the Open Space Planning Project

Councilman Thomas Kinsley offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, Resolution 07:07:03-114 authorized the Town Board of the Town of Beekman to enter into an agreement with Behan Planning Associates, LLC for professional services to aid in the preparation of an open space plan as called for in the Town’s Master Plan; and

WHEREAS, Scenario 1 and 2 of the open space conservation planning for the Town of Beekman as proposed by Behan Planning Associates, LLC are well under way; and

WHEREAS, the Town is ready to implement Phase II of this project, which includes Scenario 2 and 3 as outlined in the attached proposal by Behan Planning Associates, LLC; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Beekman hereby authorizes Behan Planning Associates, LLC to commence work on Phase 2 of the Open Space Planning Project; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the cost of Scenario 3 and 4 is not to exceed $38,500.00.

Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler

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

Dated: May 3, 2004

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RESOLUTION 5:03:04 - 3 RE: Appointment of Planning Consultant

Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, increased land development is contributing to the tremendous growth in the Town of Beekman; and

WHEREAS, there is an influx of requests for building permits, and an increased demand for approvals of site plans and subdivision plats; and

WHEREAS, the hiring of a Planning Consultant to review applications, assist in the preparation of planning projects, coordinate projects between the Planning Board and the Zoning Board and make recommendations would expedite the planning process and help alleviate the number of cases brought before the Planning Board; and

WHEREAS, residents would benefit by the availability of a Planner by having their questions answered expeditiously and without the need to appear before the Planning Board; and

WHEREAS, a proposal outlining the Town’s need for a Planning Consultant and the services that will be performed by a planning consultant has been received from Neal Townsend; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Neal Townsend as a part-time Planning Consultant as per the attached proposal effective June 1, 2004 through the end of the 2004 calendar year at an hourly rate of $25.00 and not to exceed a total cost of $10,850.00.

Seconded Councilman Thomas Kinsley

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

Dated: May 3, 2004

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RESOLUTION 5:03:04 - 4 RE: Authorizing Building Inspector to Attend Training Seminar

Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, a Building Code seminar will be held on May 20, 2004 in Poughkeepsie regarding the Plumbing Code of New York State; and

WHEREAS, attendance at above seminar will be beneficial for the Town’s Building Inspector and will also fulfill 6 continuing education credits; and

WHEREAS, the registration fee of $75.00 is included in the 2004 budget; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Building Inspector, Tom McHugh, is hereby authorized to attend the plumbing seminar.

Seconded Supervisor John Adams

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


Dated: May 3, 2004

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RESOLUTION 5:03:04 - 5 RE: Appointment to the Town Board

Supervisor John Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Town Board due to the change in residency outside of the Town of Beekman of Patricia Santospirito; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to § 64(5) of the Town Law, the Town Board may make an appointment to fill such vacancy; and

WHEREAS, interviews of individuals interested in serving on the Town Board have been conducted; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that Stella Slattery is hereby appointed to the Town Board effective immediately to fill this vacancy; and be it further

RESOLVED, that Stella Slattery will hold this office until December 31, 2004, at which time the position will be filled succeeding an election; and be it further

RESOLVED, that pursuant to §25 of the Town Law, Ms. Slattery files an oath of office with the Town Clerk prior to entering into the duties of office for which she is appointed; and be it further

RESOLVED, that Stella Slattery will be paid the bi-weekly salary of $220.42 as set forth by the Town Board on January 5, 2004.

Seconded Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf

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


Dated: May 3, 2004

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