| Town of Beekman Resolutions from November 1, 2004 meeting. Go
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for Donnybrook Fair Subdivision RESOLUTION 11:1:04 - 1 RE: Bond Reduction for Donnybrook Fair Subdivision Councilwoman Stella Slattery offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, all of the bonded work in Donnybrook Fair Subdivision has been completed and a request has been made by the Applicant for a Performance Bond reduction; and WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has inspected the site and has determined that the works for which a reduction has been applied for have been completed in compliance with the approved plans and specifications; and WHEREAS, the Town Engineer recommends that ten percent (10%) of the value of the original Performance Bond be retained for one year as a Maintenance Bond for the road system that was accepted by the Town Board of the Town of Beekman on September 13, 2004; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board adopted a resolution at the October 21, 2004 Planning Board meeting recommending that the Town Board approve a further bond reduction in the amount of $36,573.00 for a total reduction of $73,725.00; now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Town Board approves the reduction in Performance Bond as recommended by the Planning Board and the Town Engineer; and be it further RESOLVED, that the remaining amount of $8,190.00 be retained as a Maintenance Bond until September 13, 2005.
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RESOLUTION 11:1:04 - 2 RE: To Set Bond for Lake Side Estates Supervisor John Adams offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Planning Board adopted a resolution on October 21, 2004 to establish the bond amount as recommended by Rhode, Soyka and Andrews Engineering; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves that the bond be set in the amount of $513,000.00 for Lake Side Estates and to be furnished by the applicant for filing in the office of the Town Clerk.
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RESOLUTION 11:1:04 - 3 RE: Intent to Declare Lead Agency in SEQRA Review Town Center Ordinance
WHEREAS, a Town Center Planning Committee was formed to review and recommend land use controls for the Town Center area to promote responsible development consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), this proposed “Type 1” action known as the Town Center Plan requires the Town to determine whether it will have a significant adverse impact on the environment; now therefore be it RESOLVED, under SEQRA and the regulations set forth under Environmental Conservation Law Article 8, Title 6, the Town of Beekman hereby declares its intention of acting as lead agency in the SEQRA review process for the proposed Town Center Plan; and be it further RESOLVED, that “Notice of Intent to Serve as Lead Agency” in this project will be distributed as well as the proposed Local Law and a map of the area; and a full Environmental Assessment Form will be prepared and circulated to the following agencies: Dutchess County Department of Transportation, New York State Department of Transportation, Dutchess County Planning and Development, Dutchess County Department of Health, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Town of Beekman Planning Board, Town of Beekman Zoning Board of Appeals, Beekman Fire District, Arlington Central School District, Fishkill Creek Watershed and Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Dated: November 1, 2004 RESOLUTION 11:1:04 - 4 RE: To Affirm and Adopt Pawling Lake Assessment Roll to Finance Improvements Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, the Assessor to the Town of Beekman completed and filed the assessment-roll for the Pawling Lake Estates Road Improvement District pursuant to Article 15 of the New York State Town Law; and WHEREAS, the Town Board caused due notice of the completion of the assessment-roll and of the time and place wherein the Town Board would meet and hear and consider any objections to the roll to be duly published according to law; and WHEREAS, the Town Board did meet at the Town Hall, 4 Main Street, Poughquag in the Town of Beekman, New York, at the time and place specified in the notice, and heard and considered all objections to said assessment-roll; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Pawling Lake Estate Road Improvement District assessment-roll be and is hereby affirmed and adopted as originally proposed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Beekman; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall annex to said assessment roll a warrant which shall be signed by the Supervisor of the Town of Beekman, and countersigned by the Town Clerk, commanding the Receiver of Taxes and Assessments to collect from the several persons named therein the sum or sums opposite their respective names and to pay the same to said Supervisor.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Dated: November 1, 2004
RESOLUTION 11:1:04 - 5 RE: Appointment to the Planning Board Robert E. Muenkel Councilman Thomas Kinsley offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Planning Board due to the resignation of Neal Townsend and his appointment as Town Planner; and WHEREAS, the Town Board is authorized to make appointments to the various boards, and WHEREAS, an interview has been conducted; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that Robert E. Muenkel is hereby appointed to fill this vacancy for the term expiring 12/31/10 and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Muenkel will file his oath of office with the Town Clerk of the Town of Beekman.
RESOLUTION 11:1:04 - 6 RE: Authorizing the Highway Superintendent to Conduct a Sale of Surplus Equipment Councilwoman Barbara Zulauf offers the following and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways has determined that the following items of Town property are no longer needed and should be sold, to wit:
Now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the determination of the Superintendent of Highways to dispose of the above items of Town property; and that the Superintendent is authorized to conduct a sale of said property by bid and to execute a bill of sale, if requested, for said property.
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RESOLUTION 11:1:04 - 7 RE: Tax Exemption of Park Lands
WHEREAS, Real Property Tax Law. Sec. 406(2) provides that such lands may be exempt from taxation provided the Town Board of the town in which the park lands lie agrees in writing; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Union Vale has requested the Town Board of the Town of Beekman to agree to said exemption; and WHEREAS, in consideration of the continued cooperation which the Towns of Union Vale and Beekman enjoy and in furtherance of this comity, the Town Board wishes to consent to this exemption; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Beekman agrees to the exemption of the following schedule of parcels:
RESOLVED, that this agreement and consent shall automatically renew and shall apply to each successive year’s tax roll unless and until the Town Board of the Town of Beekman may revoke the same by further resolution adopted no later than January 15 of the year is which it is to be effective; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution certified by the Town Clerk of the Town of Beekman and provided to the Supervisor of the Town of Union Vale shall serve as the “agreement in writing” contemplated by the statute made and provided.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Dated: November 1, 2004 RESOLUTION 11:1:04 - 8 RE: To Request NYS DOT to Authorize a Speed Reduction and No Passing Zone – Beekman Road between Baker Road and Walker Road Councilwoman Stella Slattery offers the following and moves its adoption: WHEREAS, the area between Baker Road and Walker Road on County Route 9 (Beekman Road) in the Town of Beekman, is experiencing a tremendous amount of vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Beekman recommends a speed reduction and a no passing zone in this area to address this problem; 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 Beekman Road, between Baker Road and Walker Road; 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.
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