Town of Beekman Resolutions from July 2, 2007 meeting.

Go to - RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 1 Authorizing 3-Way Stop Sign At the Intersection of Dorn Road & Furnace Road
Go to - RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 2 Appointment of Planning Consultant
Go to - RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 3 Authorizing the Purchase of Docks at Beekman Recreation Center Park
Go to - RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 4 Appointment of Special Counsel for Pawling Lake Estates Article 78 Litigation
Go to - RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 5 Authorizing Attendance at Flood & Erosion Workshop
Go to - RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 6 To Go out to Bid for Restroom Renovation
Go to - RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 7
In Support of Grant Application for Hazard Mitigation Plan
Go to - RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 8
Authorizing Receiver of Taxes to Attend Conference
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Authorizing Attendance at Plat & Subdivision Seminar
Go to - RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 10
To Set Public Hearing Amending Local Law “Cash Deposits in Lieu of Reservation of Recreation Lands”

RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 1 RE: Authorizing 3-Way Stop Sign At the Intersection of Dorn Road & Furnace Road


Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, a school bus stop is located at the intersection of Dorn Road and Furnace Road; and

WHEREAS, in the interest of keeping the children waiting at the corner and/or disembarking from the bus safe from the busy traffic, the Highway Superintendent recommends placing a three-way stop sign at this intersection; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Highway Department to erect a three-way stop sign at the intersection of Dorn Road and Furnace Road.

Seconded Councilman Thomas Kinsley

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


Dated: July 2, 2007

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RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 2 RE: Appointment of Planning Consultant

Supervisor John Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, due to the resignation of Neal Townsend, the Town’s Planning Consultant, the Town Board is desirous in appointing a professional certified Municipal Planning Consultant to lead in the preparation of planning projects, review all land use proposals, coordinate projects between the Planning Board and the Zoning Board and present recommendations; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that Curt Lavalla, AICP, is hereby appointed Planning Consultant for the Town of Beekman for the remainder of 2007 as per the attached Agreement of Services; and be it further

RESOLVED, that Mr. Lavalla’s services will commence on July 9, 2007 and he shall be compensated from the Developer’s Escrow Fund at an hourly rate of $90.00 for Planning Board projects as well as those projects initiated by developers; and be it further

RESOLVED, that compensation for all other non-escrow town related business, Mr. Lavalla will be paid an hourly rate of $70.00 from the General Fund; and be it further

RESOLVED, that Neal Townsend’s services will be retained until the 19th of July, 2007 and the Town Board hereby expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neal for his many years of service to the Town.


Seconded Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf

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

Dated: July 2, 2007

 

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RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 3 RE: Authorizing the Purchase of Docks at Beekman Recreation Center Park

Councilman Thomas Kinsley offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, in an effort to improve the clarity of the water at Beekman Recreation Center Park waterfront, the Recreation Commission has recommended the purchase of two new dock sections designed to improve circulation of the water; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to purchase new dock sections that would interlock with the existing Alumidock System; and

WHEREAS, the attached proposal was received from Alumidock; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the purchase of Alumiramp dock sections from Alumidock at a cost of $7,431.20 is hereby authorized; and be it further

RESOLVED, that this expenditure shall be made from the Special Recreation Fund (SRF).

Seconded Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf


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

Dated: July 2, 2007

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RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 4 RE: Appointment of Special Counsel for Pawling Lake Estates Article 78 Litigation

Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, Jon Adams, Esq. was appointed by resolution on August 1, 2005 to jointly represent the Towns of Dover and Beekman in an Article 78 proceeding for Pawling Lake Estates; and

WHEREAS, the Town Boards of the Town of Beekman and the Town of Dover have mutually agreed to retain another firm to represent the towns in said matter due to a conflict of interest on the part of Jon Adams, Esq.; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Jon Adams has been notified in writing that he will no longer represent the Towns in this matter; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes James Fedorchak of Gellert & Klein, P.C. to jointly represent the Towns of Dover and Beekman in the Article 78 proceeding for Pawling Lake Estates; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the costs incurred for this action be charged to the Pawling Lake Estates Road Improvement District.

Seconded Councilman Thomas Kinsley


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

Dated: July 2, 2007

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RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 5 RE: Authorizing Attendance at Flood & Erosion Workshop


Councilman Daniel French offers the following and moves its adoption:


WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension is holding a one day workshop on July 13, 2007 in Millbrook aimed at preventing and minimizing floods and erosion; and

WHEREAS, the cost of $10.00 is included in the 2007 budget; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent, David Temple, is hereby authorized to attend said workshop.


Seconded Councilman Thomas Kinsley


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


Dated: July 2, 2007

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RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 6 RE: To Go out to Bid for Restroom Renovation


Councilman Daniel French offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Town of Beekman has been awarded funding from the Community Development Block Grant Program for handicapped accessible restrooms at Town Hall; and

WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has prepared the bid specifications for said renovation; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to seek bids for the Town Hall Handicapped Accessible Restrooms project once approval of the bid specification packet has been received from Dutchess County Planning and Development.

Seconded Councilman Thomas Kinsley

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

Dated: July 2, 2007

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RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 7 RE: In Support of Grant Application for Hazard Mitigation Plan


Supervisor John Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, to effectively reduce future disaster damages, public expenditure, private losses and the town’s vulnerability to natural hazards, the Towns of Beekman, Dover, Northeast, Amenia, Milan, Pine Plains, Pawling and Villages of Millerton and Pawling would like to develop a regional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and

WHEREAS, federal funding administered by the State to develop a comprehensive hazard mitigation program is available through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby memorializes its intent to apply for All-Hazards Mitigation Planning Grant in the amount of $200,000.00 and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to submit a Letter of Support of the Dutchess County Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazards Mitigation Planning Grant Application to ensure eligibility of future hazard mitigation funding.


Seconded Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf


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

Dated: July 2, 2007

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RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 8 RE: Authorizing Receiver of Taxes to Attend Conference


Councilman Daniel French offers the following and moves its adoption:


WHEREAS, the Northeast Regional Tax Collectors & Treasurer’s Association is holding their 2007 conference in Annapolis, Maryland on August 26 to 29; and

WHEREAS, the cost of approximately $600 for lodging, meals and travel is included in the 2007 budget; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Receiver of Taxes, Judith Crawford, is hereby authorized to attend the NERTCTA Conference.

Seconded Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf

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


Dated: July 2, 2007

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RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 9 RE: Authorizing Attendance at Plat & Subdivision Seminar


Councilman Thomas Kinsley offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, a one-day seminar on Plat & Subdivision Law will be held on July 31, 2007 in Albany; and

WHEREAS, Planning Board member, Peter Poltrack, has requested permission to attend the seminar; and

WHEREAS, the cost of $329.00 is included in the 2007 Planning budget; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that Peter Poltrack is hereby authorized to attend the Plat & Subdivision Law seminar.

Seconded Supervisor John Adams

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


Dated: July 2, 2007

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RESOLUTION 7:02:07 - 10 RE: To Set Public Hearing Amending Local Law “Cash Deposits in Lieu of Reservation of Recreation Lands”


Supervisor John Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:


WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Beekman is desirous to amend the Code of the Town of Beekman to increase the cash deposit required in lieu of a park or recreation area from $4,000 to $5,000 for each buildable lot approved upon the Planning Board’s determination that suitable parks of adequate size cannot be properly located on subdivision plat; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that a public hearing on amending the Code of the Town of Beekman be held on the 16th day of July, 2007 at 7:20 o’clock p.m. at the Town of Beekman Community Center, Recreation Center Road, in the Town of Beekman, New York, and that notice of the time and place of such hearing and setting forth the proposed amendment, be published once on or before the 12th day of July 2007 in the Poughkeepsie Journal, a newspaper circulating in the Town of Beekman.

Seconded Councilman Thomas Kinsley

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


Dated: July 2, 2007

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