With the hope of spring weather and holidays in the air, the Town of Wappinger March 25 Town Board Meeting proved to be an efficient use of everyone's time... covering important topics, providing information and ending early.
Archpriest Eric George Tosi from St. Gregory the Theologian Orthodox Church providing an invocation after the salute to the flag and there was a moment of reflection of the life of Thomas Brickner of Chelsea who recently passed away.
There were no public comments during the public portion of the meeting.
A discussion/review was led by the Town Attorney Michael Liguori about the status of two proposed housing projects - "Joey Estates" and "Arcadia". The Planning Board has determined that 66 homes is the "as of right" number of homes that could be built -- it is in the sewer district but not the water district - and covered by zoning code 240-19. Arcadia is in both the water and sewer districts and covered by zoning code 240-50. Both proposals if they are to build anything other than single family housing - will required special permits from the Town Board. Mr. Liguori said that it would be fair to the developer to express the Town Board's preference that special permits would not be granted and thus single family homes would be the preference. Supervisor Cavaccini reiterated this position with the 3 board members in attendance nodding in assent and expressing their appreciation for the transparency of information provided.
Now - on water/sewer issues -- the Town Engineer and Town Attorney will be meeting with the Tri-Muni Operations and Maintenance committee tomorrow -- and will be reporting back to the board, but there is a current understanding that Tri-Muni has no more capacity. More details to come. There are also concerns about the capacity of the Town Water System, with 1 well currently not in use and 3 other wells only used during the summer months because of the complexity of the equipment involved. The Board of Health has said that the town needs to evaluate these situations to continue to provide for the current capacity requirements, never mind additional supply.
The Consent Agenda - all approved
Resolution Accepting Donation to Parks and Recreation Department Summer Camp Division
Accepting the generous donation of $1,000.00 by the Wappinger Ladies Auxiliary, Inc. for the purposes of offering reduced tuition rates for eligible residents of the Town of Wappinger facing financial hardship.
Resolution Authorizing Costs Incurred through executive order 2024-1
Town Board authorizing f$40,840.00 to demolish the hazardous structures located at 2513 New York State Route 9D - where a new entrance to Reese Park from Route 9D will be located.
The Non-Consent Agenda - Approved
Resolution Authorizing Road Resurfacing Projects, Including Repair Of Curbs And Drainage, To Be Paid
This funding, coming from a previously issued Bond and CHIPS funding wil repave 4.53 miles of road in 2024- and include paving for Soccerfield Drive near Regency.
Reconstructing and resurfacing Brannan Place, Cider Mill Loop, Davies Drive, MacIntosh Lane, Marlorville Road, Partners Road, Regency Drive, Rowell Lane, Smithtown Road, and Winesap Lane, and such costs are hereby authorized to be paid out of the cash balances from the above referenced borrowing, up to a maximum cost of $1,243,136.00
It is clear that the Town Board is working hard to improve the quality of the Town Parks, especially those that are heavily used by organized sports teams, bringing the facilities into the 21 century.
Items for Special Consideration/New Business
The town board then discussed the project to install new/upgraded bleachers with the superintendent of buildings & grounds - he will bring additional information to the board and a resolution for the first meeting in April will be prepared. Councilwoman Angela Bettina asked what the life span of the bleachers would be - and the estimate is about 50 Years. Councilman Phillips asked what the lead time would be for the materials and was told 4 to 6 weeks.
Councilwoman Bettina then remembered Mr. Brickner and expressed condolences to his family and the community. She also wished everyone a safe and blessed Easter. All of the board members were very thankful to the community members, the town government staff members, the New Hackensack Fire Company, RC Ketchman volunteers, the senior center volunteers and the donors of prizes for the very successful Easter egg hunt held at Robinson Lane on Sunday. Over 1000 children hunted for over 10,000 eggs. This is a great show of community involvement and celebration, strengthening our community ties. A reminder that the Village Easter Eggs Hunt at Mesier Park as well as the Chelsea Hamlet Egg Hunt are scheduled for March 30.
All this and the meeting was adjourned at 7:31!
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