Beekman Resolutions from May 15, 2006

Town of Beekman Resolutions from May 15, 2006 meeting.

Go to - RESOLUTION 5:15:06 - 1 Authorizing Town Historian to Attend Conference
Go to - RESOLUTION 5:15:06 - 2 Insurance Renewal
Go to - RESOLUTION 5:15:06 - 3 Authorizing Attendance at “Responding to Emergencies” Course
Go to - RESOLUTION 5:15:06 - 4 CONSENT OF TOWN OF BEEKMAN TOWN BOARD - Formation of the Springs at Beekman Water Company, Inc.
Go to - RESOLUTION 5:15:06 - 5 CONSENT OF TOWN OF BEEKMAN TOWN BOARD - Formation of the Springs at Beekman Sewer Company, Inc.

RESOLUTION 5:15:06 - 1 RE: Authorizing Town Historian to Attend Conference

Supervisor John Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the 2006 Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS) Spring Conference will be held June 1 – June 3, 2006 at Columbia University in Manhattan; and

WHEREAS, it will be beneficial for our Town Historian to attend said conference; and

WHEREAS, the cost to attend the conference will be approximately $175.00 and is included in the 2006 budget; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Historian, Thomas Usher, is hereby authorized to attend the APHNYS Spring Conference.

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

Date: May 15, 2006

RESOLUTION 5:15:06 - 2 RE: Insurance Renewal

Supervisor John Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the insurance policy for the town is due to expire on May 20, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor has obtained a proposal of insurance, which have been reviewed by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, it has been suggested that a second proposal be obtained; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to request the necessary extension to the existing policy to allow for a second proposal to be obtained; and let it be further
RESOLVED, that if an extension is not granted, that the Superivor is authorized to accept the proposal from Selective Insurance Company as submitted by Marshall & Sterling, Inc. and that the Supervisor be and hereby authorized to execute the appropriate documents to implement the insurance proposal.

Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilman Daniel French nay
Councilman Thomas Kinsley aye
Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye
Date: May 15, 2006

RESOLUTION 5:15:06 - 3 RE: Authorizing Attendance at “Responding to Emergencies” Course

Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the American Red Cross is offering a two-day course entitled “Responding to Emergencies” on June 15 and 16, 2006; and

WHEREAS, such certification is required by the New York State Department of Health for all day camps in New York State; and

WHEREAS, the cost of $180.00 is included in the 2006 budget; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that Natalie Thomas, the Assistant Day Camp Director, is hereby authorized to attend the RTE Course.

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: May 15, 2006

RESOLUTION 5:15:06 - 4 RE: CONSENT OF TOWN OF BEEKMAN TOWN BOARD - Formation of the Springs at Beekman Water Company, Inc.

Councilman Daniel French offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, an application has been made to the Town of Beekman Town Board, Dutchess County, New York for the incorporation of a water-works corporation in the Town of Beekman, Dutchess County, New York pursuant to the Transportation Corporations Law of the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, the Board having heard the application, and decided that it would be advantageous to the Town and its inhabitants to grant this application, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that such right, privilege and permission be and the same hereby is granted by the Town of Beekman and accepted by the Superintendent of Highways, upon the following terms, restrictions and conditions:

1. The Springs at Beekman Water Company, Inc. is hereby granted the right and privilege to supply water to the residents and inhabitants of the Springs at Beekman development and other potential outside users in the Town of Beekman as set forth in the SEQRA Findings Statement issued by the Planning Board on June 27, 2005; to lay and maintain pipes and hydrants for delivering and distributing water; and to own, lease, hold and maintain reservoirs, plants, lands, equipment, franchises and appurtenances incidental to the supply of water.

2. All pipes shall be located under the direction of the Town Board or its authorized agent.

3. At all times after the placing of pipes the corporation shall be permitted to examine and to keep the same in proper condition and repair and do all necessary work to maintain such installation.

4. All pipes shall be placed, erected and maintained in a workmanlike manner so that they shall in no way endanger the public, and the corporation shall at all times indemnify and save harmless the Town and the members of the Town Board and the Superintendent of Highways from and against any and all actions, suits, damages, costs, charges and expenses by reason of the location and maintenance of the pipes or by reason of any act done or omitted to be done by the corporation.

5. The corporation shall secure permission from such other public bodies, officers and commissions as may be required by law.

6. The corporation shall enter into a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") made by and between the corporation, the Town Board, and the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority which will provide the substantive and procedural terms for the take over of the water system in case of material and persistent defaults that remain uncured by the corporation, as shall be more fully defined in the MOU.

7. The consideration hereof is the expenditure by the corporation of the funds necessary for the construction of transmission lines and their perpetual maintenance.

Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler

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

Dated: May 15, 2006

RESOLUTION 5:15:06 - 5 RE: CONSENT OF TOWN OF BEEKMAN TOWN BOARD - Formation of the Springs at Beekman Sewer Company, Inc.

Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, an application has been made to the Town of Beekman Town Board, Dutchess County, New York for the incorporation of a sewer-works corporation in the Town of Beekman, Dutchess County, New York pursuant to the Transportation Corporations Law of the State of New York, and

WHEREAS, the Board having heard the application, and decided that it would be advantageous to the Town and its inhabitants to grant this application, it is hereby

RESOLVED, that such right, privilege and permission be and the same hereby is granted by the Town of Beekman upon the following terms, restrictions and conditions:

1. The Springs at Beekman Sewer Company, Inc. is hereby granted the right and privilege to provide a sewer system for the residents and inhabitants of the Springs at Beekman development and other potential outside users in the Town of Beekman as set forth in the SEQRA Findings Statement issued by the Planning Board on June 27, 2005; to erect, construct, own, maintain and operate disposal systems, including sewer pipes and other appurtenances which are used or useful in whole or in part in connection with the collection, treatment or disposal of sewage, and other waste, including sewage pumping stations and sewage treatment and disposal plants, to own, lease, hold and maintain lands, buildings, easements, chattels, franchises and appurtenances incidental to the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage or other waste.

2. All pipes shall be located under the direction of the Town Board or its authorized agent.

3. At all times after the placing of sewer lines the corporation shall be permitted to examine and to keep the same in proper condition and repair and do all necessary work to maintain such installation.

4. All sewer lines shall be placed, erected and maintained in a workmanlike manner so that they shall in no way endanger the public, and the corporation shall at all times indemnify and save harmless the Town and the members of the Town Board from and against any and all actions, suits, damages, costs, charges and expenses by reason of the location and maintenance of the sewer lines or by reason of any act done or omitted to be done by the corporation.

5. The corporation shall secure permission from such other public bodies, officers and commissions as may be required by law.

6. The corporation shall enter into a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) made by and between the corporation, the Town Board, and the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority which will provide the substantive and procedural terms for the take over of the sewer system in case of material and persistent defaults that remain uncured by the corporation, as shall be more fully defined in the MOU.

7. The consideration hereof is the expenditure by the corporation of the funds necessary for the construction of transmission lines and their perpetual maintenance.

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: May 15, 2006