Town of Beekman Resolutions from July 7, 2003 meeting.

Go to - RESOLUTION 7:07:03 - 1 Acceptance of Archive Grant
Go to - RESOLUTION 7:07:03 - 2 Appointment of Mechanic/HMEO
Go to - RESOLUTION 7:07:03 - 3 Naming of Little League Field
Go to - RESOLUTION 7:07:03 - 4 Acceptance of Open Space Proposal
Go to - RESOLUTION 7:07:03 - 5 Authorizing Reptile Program for Day Camp

RESOLUTION 7:07:03 - 1 RE: Acceptance of Archive Grant Supervisor John Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 01:27:03-27 authorized the Supervisor to submit a grant application for archives storage; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Beekman has been awarded a Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) grant for $16,794.00; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the Grant Acceptance Form and any other documents necessary to release the funds to complete the project.

Seconded Councilman Werner Stiegler

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: July 7, 2003

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RESOLUTION 7:07:03 - 2 RE: Appointment of Mechanic/HMEO Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for a mechanic in the Highway Department due to the resignation of Charles Erts; and

WHEREAS, this position was advertised in the Poughkeepsie Journal with interviews subsequently conducted by the Highway Superintendent; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board confirms the appointment made by the Highway Superintendent, Bill Knox, of Kevin P. Cooper as Mechanic/HMEO; and be it further

RESOLVED, that Kevin P. Cooper will commence work on July 21, 2003 at an hourly rate established by the Teamster's Union Contract of $19.58.

Seconded Supervisor John D. Adams

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: July 7, 2003

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RESOLUTION 7:07:03 - 3 RE: Naming of Little League Field Councilman Werner Stiegler offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Recreation Commission is seeking the Town Board's approval to name one of the Little League fields at Recreation Park; and

WHEREAS, the Commission would like to dedicate the field in memory of Olivia Rose Licurse who died in a tragic car accident in the fall of 2002; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the field is hereby named "The Olivia Rose Licurse Field"; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the dedication of "The Olivia Rose Licurse Field will take place on Community Day, Saturday, July 19, 2003.

Seconded Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: July 7, 2003

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RESOLUTION 7:07:03 - 4 RE: Acceptance of Open Space Proposal Councilman Peter Barton offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Beekman is desirous to preserve the town's scenic beauty, history, farmland and undeveloped lands as well as protect the environment and the health of wildlife and natural systems for future generations; and

WHEREAS, an open space project would create a specific plan of action to accomplish conserving these important open space resources of the Town of Beekman in addition to planning for growth; and

WHEREAS, open space also contributes financial benefits to nearby properties and helps maintain or reduce municipal budgets; and

WHEREAS, the preservation of open space is called for in the Master Plan adopted by the Town Board November, 1999; and

WHEREAS, Behan Planning Associates, LLC has outlined a scope of services in the attached proposal which will establish and complete the Beekman Open Space Plan; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Town of Beekman Town Board hereby accepts Scenario 1 and Scenario 2 of the Open Space proposal submitted by Behan Planning Associates, LLC; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the cost of said project is not to exceed $34,000.00.

Seconded Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: July 7, 2003

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RESOLUTION 7:07:03 - 5 RE: Authorizing Reptile Program for Day Camp Councilwoman Santospirito offers the following and moves its adoption:

WHEREAS, the 2003 Recreation Day Camp budget includes funds for various entertainment and programs; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Recreation Department is hereby authorized to hire "Rusty Johnson's The Twilight of the Wild" snake exhibit and lecture on July 29, 2003 at a cost of $325.00.

Seconded Supervisor John D. Adams

ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilman Werner Stiegler aye
Councilwoman Patricia Santospirito aye
Councilman Peter Barton aye
Supervisor John D. Adams aye

Dated: July 7, 2003

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