The Town Board of the Town of Philipstown held their regular monthly meeting at 8:00 p.m., on April 5, 2001 at the Town Hall, 238 Main St., Cold Spring, New York.
Present: William Mazzuca - Supervisor
Betty Budney - Councilwoman
Al Hosmer - Councilman
Anthony Merante - Councilman
Edward Engelbride - Councilman
Edward Doyle - Town Attorney
Supervisor Mazzuca opened the meeting with a salute to the flag.
Review of the Minutes
Minutes of the Special Town Board Meeting on 2/13/01 were reviewed. Councilman Merante made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously passed to approve the minutes as presented.
Minutes of the Weekly Town Board Meeting on 2/28/01 were reviewed. Councilman Hosmer made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously passed to approve the minutes as presented.
Minutes of the Monthly Town Board Meeting on 3/1/01 were reviewed. Councilman Merante made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously passed to approve the minutes as presented.
Minutes of the Weekly Town Board Meeting on 3/14/01 were reviewed. Councilman Engelbride made a motion, seconded by Councilman Merante and unanimously passed to approve the minutes as presented.
Minutes of the Weekly Town Board Meeting on 3/21/01 were reviewed. Councilwoman Budney made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and unanimously passed to approve the minutes as presented.
Committee Reports
Highway: Councilman Hosmer said that the extra money that the Town had budgeted for improvement to the drainage has worked very well. With all the rain and snow they have not had one washout.
Claudio Marzollo, stating he was a resident of Lane Gate Road, said the road has been maintained better this year than in the previous 25 years.
Planning: No report.
Recreation: Councilwoman Budney said that residents may register now for the Spring programs.
CAC: Councilman Merante said that the reconstituted CAC held its first meeting with 5 members. They reviewed their Mission Statement for the coming year. Councilman Merante said he would provide copies to the Town Board for their approval.
Recycling: Councilwoman Budney read the rules and regulations for the Town Wide Clean Up which will be held on April 7 and April 21.
Building and Land Acquisition: No report.
Supervisorís Report of Monies
Monies Received as of 4-5-01
General and Part-Town Funds
Town Clerk Fees March 807.82
Building Fees March 10,918.00
Putnam County Ck VFW Rental 25.00
G.E. Capital Refund 53.12
J.L Hammet Refund 267.34
Hudson Highlands Land Trust Planning Forum Grant 2,000.00
Bank Interest 1,028.74
Highway Fund
General Fund Check Building Department Gas 72.73
Bank Interest 1,683.42
Continental Village Water District
Bank Interest 222.64
Continental Village Park District
Clubhouse Fees 400.00
Bank Interest 414.65
Agenda
1. Adopt honorary resolutions "Nunc Pro Tunc" for Eugene Di Benedetto and Gordon Allen:
To_top_of_pageRESOLUTION #72-01
The following resolution was presented by Councilman Engelbride, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, a citizens voluntary service to their community is an activity held in highest regard by the Philipstown Town Board; and
WHEREAS, Eugene DiBenedetto, a Philipstown resident since 1962, has by his community involvement, earned the respect and the admiration of his fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, Eugene DiBenedetto, has served the Town of Philipstown as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals from 1966 through 1995 and the Philipstown Recreation Commission from 1969 through 1974; and
WHEREAS, Eugene DiBenedetto was an original member of the Philipstown Republican Club and a past Chairman and member of the Philipstown Republican Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the undersigned members of the Town Board and the Town Officers of the Town of Philipstown by this resolution do hereby pay tribute to Eugene DiBenedetto for his many years of service to the Philipstown community.
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RESOLUTION #73-01
The following Resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Senior Investigator Gordon T. Allen retired from the Putnam County Sheriffís Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit effective February 1, 2001 after 28 years of loyal service; and
WHEREAS, Gordon Allen began his career in law enforcement in 1973 as a deputy sheriff, became a criminal investigator in 1978 and was appointed to head the Narcotics Task Force in 1980. Under Gordyís leadership, the Narcotics Task Force grew from a two-man office into a full time office with many highly trained officers.
WHEREAS, the sale and illegal use of drugs has been detrimental to communities throughout Putnam County; and
WHEREAS, Senior Investigator Gordon Allen has distinguished himself in our community by his commitment to eliminate illegal drug sales in Putnam County and by doing so has improved the quality of life for our residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the undersigned members of the Town Board and the Town Officers of the Town of Philipstown do hereby inscribe upon the Minutes of Town Records our sincere best wishes to Gordon Allen upon his retirement; and we take this opportunity to thank him for his commitment to abolish the use and illegal sale of drugs in Putnam County; and we provide that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be delivered t
2. Letter dated March 16, 2001 from Haldane School requesting the use of two Town voting machines.
To_top_of_pageRESOLUTION #74-01
The following resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Merante and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town of Philipstown gives permission to the Haldane Central School to use two town voting machines for the school budget vote.
3. Letter dated March 9, 2001 from the Garrison School requesting the use of two Town voting machines.
To_top_of_pageRESOLUTION #75-01
The following resolution was presented by Councilman Hosmer, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town of Philipstown gives permission to the Garrison School to use two town voting machines for the school budget vote.
4. Letter dated March 9, 2001 from the Nelsonville Fish and Fur Club requesting a donation toward the "Kidís Fishing Day".
To_top_of_pageRESOLUTION #76-01
The following resolution was presented by Councilman Engelbride, seconded by Councilman Merante and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town of Philipstown will donate $150.00 to the Nelsonville Fish and Fur Club to help with expenses for the "Kidís Fishing Day".
5. Authorize the Supervisor to sign the tri-party security agreement with M&T Bank.
To_top_of_pageRESOLUTION #77-01
The following resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Merante and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to sign the tri-party security agreement with M&T Bank.
6. Highway Department transfer of funds.
To_top_of_pageRESOLUTION #78-01
The following resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following transfer of funds be made:
Transfer $6,500.00 from DBO-04-5110-100 General Repairs to
DBO-04-5142-100 Snow Removal Personal Services
Transfer $1,300.00 from DBO-04-5110-400 General Repairs to
DBO-04-5142-400 Snow Removal Contractual
7. Letter from Gordon Casement requesting to serve on the Board of Assessment Review.
To_top_of_pageRESOLUTION #79-01
The following resolution was presented by Councilman Merante, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Gordon Casement is appointed to the Board of Assessment Review for a 4 year term which will expire on 9/30/2004.
8. Reappointments to the CAC: Phil Vartanian and Michael Musso
To_top_of_pageRESOLUTION #80-01
The following resolution was presented by Councilman Merante, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Phil Vartanian is reappointed to the CAC for a 2 year term which will expire on March 3, 2003.
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RESOLUTION #81-01
The following resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, that Michael Musso is reappointed as member and Chair of the CAC for a two year term which will expire on March 3, 2003.
9. Code Administration monthly report.
Supervisor Mazzuca read the code administration monthly report.
10. Authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract with Royal Carting for the Town wide clean-up
To_top_of_pageRESOLUTION #82-01
The following resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Merante and unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, that Supervisor Mazzuca is authorized to sign the contract with Royal Carting for the Town Wide Clean Up.
Audience
David Brown, a resident of Ethan Drive presented a petition to the Board requesting the Town of Philipstown take over the maintenance of Ethan Drive. Supervisor Mazzuca explained the process to Mr. Brown. He said that the petition would be reviewed by Town Attorney Doyle and Attorney Jennifer VanTuyl and then he would advise Mr. Brown of the next step.
Susan Bates, Chairman of the Philipstown 2020 steering committee, reviewed the tentative agenda for the Community meeting to be held on April 27th, 28th and 29th.
Vacancies
CVPD (3)
Approval of Vouchers
Councilman Merante made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously passed to approve the General Fund Vouchers in the amount of $95,191.07 as set forth on Abstract #3A and #4.
Councilman Hosmer made a motion, seconded by Councilman Merante and unanimously passed to approve the Highway Vouchers in the amount of $39,457.55 as set forth on Abstract #4.
Councilman Engelbride made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and unanimously passed to approve the CV Park District Vouchers in the amount of $1,957.60 as set forth on Abstract #4.
Councilwoman Budney made a motion, seconded by Councilman Merante and unanimously passed to approve the CV Water District Vouchers in the amount of $4,499.30 as set forth on Abstract #4.
Councilman Merante made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously passed to close the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Adjourn
Respectfully Submitted,
Dorothy Turner
Deputy Town Clerk