The Philipstown Town Board
held their Monthly Meeting on the above date, at the Town Hall, 238 Main
Street, Cold Spring, New York at 8:00 p.m.
PRESENNT: William Mazzuca Supervisor
Betty Budney Councilwoman
Richard Shea Councilman
Al Hosmer Councilman
David Brower Councilman
Edward W. Doyle Town Attorney
Supervisor Mazzuca opened
the meeting with the salute to the flag.
The Minutes of the Public
Hearing for the Self Storage Facilities of March 3, 2005 were reviewed.
Councilwoman Budney made a
motion, seconded by Councilman Shea and unanimously carried that the Public
Hearing Minutes of March 3, 2005 are hereby approved as presented.
The Minutes of the Monthly
Town Board meeting of March 3, 2005 were reviewed.
Councilman Brower made a
motion, seconded by Councilman Shea and unanimously carried that the Monthly
Town Board minutes of March 3, 2005 are hereby approved as presented.
The Minutes of the Special
Meeting of March 10, 2005 were reviewed.
Councilman Hosmer made a
motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried that the
Special Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2005 are hereby approved as presented.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PLANNING-Councilman Brower reviewed the items addressed at the
April 27, 2005 Planning Board Meeting.
RECREATION- Councilwoman Budney announced the upcoming events
that are being offered at the Recreation Department.
CAC-No report
RECYCLING- Councilwoman Budney announced the Town Wide Cleanup
would be held on April 23, 2005 at the North Highlands Fire House.
ZONING- Councilman Brower reviewed the items addressed at the
April 4, 2005 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting.
MONTHLY REPORT OF TOWN SUPERVISOR
MONIES
RECEIVED AS OF April 7, 2005
________________________________________________________________
Building Fees March 2005 $ 11,696.00
NYS Check DFY 2,340.00
P.C. Check Dog Surplus 336.95
Town Clerk Fees March 2005 336.95
Recreation Fees March 2005 22,906.03
Quill Refund 105.70
Bank Interest 1,390.17
HIGHWAY FUND
Bank Interest 1,268.48
CONTINENTAL VILLAGE WATER
DISTRICT
CONTINENTAL VILLAGE PARK
DISTRICT
Clubhouse Fees $ 400.00
Bank Interest 244.63
1. Peter Allegretta and Karl Rohde’s presentation on the
first National Gold Star Mother’s Memorial.
Peter Allegretta
addressed the Town Board concerning the National Gold Star Mother’s Memorial.
This project was organized and will be presided over by the Putnam County Joint
Veterans Council of New York. The American Gold Star is an organization of
mothers who have lost a son or daughter in military service to our country. To
be eligible to become a Gold Star Mother, a mother must have made the most
unspeakable sacrifice; her child must die in war defending this wonderful
nation.
This would be the
first Gold Star statue in the United States of America. The cast bronze statue
illustrates a mother receiving a telegram, which has informed her of the death
of her child. The statue will be 5’7” in height and set a top a polished black
granite pedestal. The pedestal will
rest on a five-pointed star. The
monument will be a part of the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, a Park
that already includes our Putnam County Veterans Memorial.
The
total cost of the memorial will be $ 200,000.
The statue would be
$
100,000, Pedestal and Benches would be $ 85,000 and the site preparation would
be $ 15,000. They are in the process of raising funds; items like the benches
can be dedicated to a person, group or family who would like to donate the
cost.
The
Town Board donated $ 5,000 to the National Gold Star Mother’s Memorial.
2. Honorary Resolution honoring William Durr III for
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
The following
Resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Brower
and unanimously carried;
WHEREAS,
William Durr III, resident of the
Town of Philipstown, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, and so having
attained this highest rank in scouting is deserving of recognition by his
fellow residents in the Town of Philipstown; and
WHEREAS,
an Eagle Scouts accomplishments have
always demonstrated a willingness to help others and to serve his community;
WHEREAS,
William Durr III throughout his
scouting career has consistently demonstrated his leadership abilities. As a result of his hard work, William will
become an Assistant Scoutmaster, and at the age of 21 will join the Venture
Crew Boy Scouts.
WHEREAS,
it is the intent of the Philipstown
Town Board to fully recognize William Durr III for his achievement;
NOW,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that I,
William Mazzuca, Supervisor of the Town of Philipstown, do hereby extend to
William Durr III, on behalf of the Town Board and Town residents,
congratulations; and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of
this resolution be forwarded to William Durr III and made an official part of
the minutes of this Town Board Meeting.
3. Resolution honoring Kacey Morbaito; recipient of the
Humanitarians of the Year Award “ Nunc Pro Tunc”.
RESOLUTION
# 96-05
The following
Resolution was presented by Councilman Hosmer, seconded by Councilwoman Budney
and unanimously carried;
WHEREAS, Kacey Morabito, resident of the Town of Philipstown
is being honored as a recipient of the Humanitarians of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, Kacey Morabito has been an avid supporter of the
Support Connection serving as the Master of Ceremonies for their Annual
Support-A-Walk; and
WHEREAS, Kacey Morabito is a well known radio personality on
100.7 WHUD and is a familiar voice to residents of the Town of Philipstown;
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 Kacey Morabito for her
unselfish contributions to the Philipstown Community and surrounding
communities;
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of
this resolution be forwarded to Kacey Morabito and made an official part of the
minutes of this Town Board Meeting.
4. Letter dated February 1st from the
Nelsonville Fish and Fur Club requesting financial aid for this year’s “Kids
Fishing Day” to be held on May 1, 2005.
RESOLUTION
# 97-05
The following
Resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilman Brower and
unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby
authorizes the donation of
$
300.00 to Nelsonville Fish and Fur Club for “ Kid’s Fishing Day”.
5. Resolution needed authorizing Garrison and Haldane
Schools the use of the Town’s voting machines for their upcoming Annual
District Meeting and Budget Vote scheduled for May 17, 2005.
RESOLUTION
# 98-05
The following
Resolution was presented by Councilman Hosmer, seconded by Councilwoman Budney
and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby approves
the use of the Town’s voting machines for their upcoming Annual District
Meeting and Budget Vote scheduled for May 17, 2005.
6. Authorize
Councilman Shea to forward a letter of support for the grant proposal submitted
to the Greenway Council by Little Stony Point “Nunc Pro Tunc”.
RESOLUTION
# 99-05
The following
Resolution was presented by Councilman Brower, seconded by Councilman Hosmer
and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby authorize
Councilman Shea to forward a letter of support for the grant proposal submitted
to the Greenway Council by Little Stony Point.
7. Award bid for the Spring Town Wide Cleanup schedule
for April 23, 2005 at the North Highlands Firehouse.
RESOLUTION
# 100-05
The following
Resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Hosmer
and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby accept
Karta Corp. bid for the Spring Town Wide Cleanup as follows:
ITEM
DESCRIPTION UNIT
PRICE
1. 30 yard open container, per haul $ 120.75 /haul
2. 30 yard open container, per disposal $ 70.00/ ton
3. 30 yard open container, per haul, for tires $ 120.75/haul
4. 30 yard open top container, per disposal and
Transportation cost-Tires $
149.00/ ton
8. Town Board to consider participation in the Community
Preservation Act.
Andy Chmar addressed
the Town Board stating that this act provides the Town with the authority to
offer a referendum to the voters to create a Community Preservation Fund,
through a real estate transfer fee of up to 2%. If approved by the electorate,
the money derived from these fees can be used by the Town to preserve areas in
the Town determined to be deserving of protection, and perhaps keeps viable the
few remaining working farms in our community.
If the Preservation
Act is passed, it does not require the Town Board to pursue preservation
funding, but it will make it a lot easier to do so if the Town decides to so
do, it will be worthy initiative for the voters to consider in the future.
Supervisor
Mazzuca stated that he is concerned as the Town is trying to attract young
families to the Town and retaining them, everything that is being done adds on
to the cost of living.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby schedules a Workshop for
9. Consider a Resolution appealing to New York State
public officials to implement new measures for financing public education.
The
Property Tax Reform Task Force is a nonpartisan group established in Ulster
County as a cooperative effort between the Town governments of Marbletown,
Rochester, Rosendale and Wawarsing.
They
are asking for the following suggested actions:
1. Ensure equity in a formula for funding public
education based on the taxpayer’s ability to pay.
2. Decrease the revenue raised from tax sources based on
the value of dwellings.
3. Refrain from imposing state mandated requirements
upon school systems without corresponding state funding.
4. Adjust the formulas on revenues earmarked as aid to
education from state lottery and other future gaming activities so that the
annual percentage is substantially increased from current levels.
5. Maintain the enhanced STAR exemption for the town’s
neediest citizens, but also increase the STAR exemption for senior citizens
specifically at all income levels.
6. Regain lost tax revenue from the above actions
through income tax.
The
following resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by
Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby tabled this matter.
10. Reappoint the following members to the Philipstown
Planning Board:
Michael
Gibbons 4 Year Term expiring 3/31/2009
RESOLUTION # 103-05
The
following resolution was presented by Councilman Brower, seconded by
Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried;
11. Reappoint the following members to the Zoning Board
of Appeals:
Vincent
Cestone 5 Year Term expiring 3/31/2010
William
Flaherty 5 Year Term expiring
3/31/2010
RESOLUTION # 105-05
The
following resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilman
Hosmer and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board has appointed
Vincent Cestone to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term of five years
expiring on March 31, 2010.
The
following resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by
Councilman Brower and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby appoint
Vincent Cestone as Chairman to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the balance of
the calendar year.
The
following resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilman
Hosmer and unanimously carried that;
RESOLVED, that
the Town Board hereby tables appointing William Flaherty to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
12. Resolutions needed to finalize the 2004 LOSAP for the
Garrison Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
(a) Authorize governing body to sign the 2004 Sponsor
approval forming connection with the Length of Service Award Program for the
Garrison Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
(b) Authorize Supervisor Mazzuca to sign the 2004 Sponsor
Authorization Form.
RESOLUTION # 108-05
The
following resolution was presented by Councilman Brower, seconded by Councilman
Hosmer and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board authorize the
approval form in connection with the Length of Service Award Program for the
Garrison Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
The
following resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by
Councilman Shea and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby authorize
Supervisor Mazzuca to sign the 2004 Sponsor Authorization Form for Garrison
Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
13. Authorize Supervisor Mazzuca to sign the 2004 Sponsor
Authorization form for the Length of Service Award Program for the Philipstown
Volunteer Ambulance Corp.
RESOLUTION # 110-05
The following resolution was presented by
Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Shea and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that
the Town Board hereby authorize Supervisor Mazzuca to sign the 2004 Sponsor Authorization
form for the Length of Service Award Program for the Philipstown Volunteer
Ambulance Corp.
14. Town Clerk Merando read the Putnam County Humane
Society Monthly Report.
15. Consider a Resolution for an Inter-municipal
agreement for the creation of an MS4 Coordination Committee, in connection with
Storm Water Management.
RESOLUTION
# 111-05
The following
resolution was presented by Councilman Brower,
seconded by
Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried;
WHEREAS, the Town of Philipstown MS4 has been designated a
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) community and has filed for
coverage under NYS Department of Environmental Conservation General Permit
02-02, and
WHEREAS, as a condition of obtaining coverage under the
General Permit, the Town of Philipstown MS4 must design a storm water
management program which addresses six minimum measures designed to protect the
quality of storm water runoff and which must also include a reduction of any
pollutant of concern specified in the TMDL is achieved, and
WHEREAS, the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) established
for the New York City Reservoir System require a reduction in the amount of
phosphorous found in storm water runoff, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Philipstown MS4recognizes that it is
advantageous to participate in a coordinated approach to developing means to
addressing the six minimum measures and other requirements of the MS4 Program,
and
WHEREAS, there has been proposed an inter-municipal
organization entitled the Putnam County MS4 Coordination Committee, which
committee consist of one or more of the designate MS4’s of Putnam County, and
WHEREAS, it is the purpose of the committee to promote a
discussion on those issues of mutual concern facing the afore-mentioned
communities, to propose recommendations and make reports which identify
mutually-beneficial solutions to the concerns facing the participating
communities and to seek funding sources which may help to accomplish the goals
of the Committee and the participating municipalities, and
WHEREAS, an inter-municipal organization will also provide a
mechanism for coordinating the implementation of regional solutions by the
municipalities, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Philipstown MS4 recognizes that it is
beneficial to promoting the future health, safety and general welfare of the
Town of Philipstown to participate in the afore-mentioned inter-municipal
organization which will address the requirements of the MS4 Program, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law, Article 5-G and Article 5-J
grants the authority to local municipalities to enter into inter-municipal
agreements in the furtherance of planning for the future of the municipalities.
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Town of Philipstown MS4 supports the creation of an inter-municipal organization
of the regulated Putnam County MS4 municipal corporations and that by adoption
of this resolution acknowledges its participation in said organization, and
FURTHER
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of
Philipstown MS4, having expressed its desire to participate in the
inter-municipal cooperative, appoints Al Hosmer (Roger Chirico Alternate) to
represent the Town of Philipstown on the Putnam County MS4 Coordination
Committee.
FURTHER
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of
Philipstown does also hereby ratify the Bylaws of the Putnam County MS4
Coordination Committee attached hereto.
UPON ROLL CAL VOTE: Supervisor
Mazzuca AYE
Councilman
Shea AYE
Councilwoman
Budney AYE
Councilman
Hosmer AYE
Councilman
Brower AYE
The
following resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilman
Brower and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby appoints
Roger Chirico as an alternative representative for the Town to the MS4
Agreement.
16. Town Clerk Merando read the Code Enforcement Monthly
Report.
17. Resolution authorizing the Putnam County Plumbing
Board to conduct inspections for the Town of Philipstown.
The
following resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by
Councilman Brower and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby
authorizes Putnam County Plumbing Board to conduct gas inspections for the Town
of Philipstown.
18. Authorizes the Town Clerk to forward a letter of
thanks to Putnam County for their contribution of three (3) difribulators to
the Town.
RESOLUTION # 114-05
The
following resolution was presented by Councilman Brower, seconded by Councilman
Shea and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby
authorizes the Town Clerk to forward a letter of thanks to Putnam County for
their contribution of three difribulators to the Town.
19. Discussion on Carlson Construction Management’s
Application for Approval of Alternate Road Standards.
Glen Watson of Badey
and Watson addressed the Town Board stating that Carlson Construction has
applied for a sub-division approval of 5 lots to the Planning Board.
Torchia
Road is a private road that crosses Clove Creek and provides sole access to
several existing homes. Torhcia Road is poorly maintained and its bridge over
Clove Creek has been in poor repair for many years.
Carlson
Construction wishes to improve the portion of Torchia Road between its property
and Route 9 to gain access to its proposed subdivison.
Carlson
is asking the Town Board to engage an engineer to study the plans, the width of
the right of way be reduced from 50 feet to 30 feet, seek approval of a
hammerhead type turnaround in lieu of a standard cul-de-sac.
Carlson
will subject its property to a homeowners association that will be responsible
for maintenance of the road and new bridge. Torchia Road homeowners will agree
to become members of the association, and a maintenance agreement.
The
following resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby refer this matter to
the Planning Board for review and
comment and appoint Bibbo Associates as an Engineering Consultant to review the
application submitted by Carlson Construction.
RESOLUTION # 116-05
The
following resolution was presented by Councilman Brower, seconded by Councilman
Shea and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board authorize the
Planning Board to serve as lead agency for SEQRA.
20. Susan Bates to address the Town Board with regard to
the written comments received following the Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing.
Susan Bates
addressed the Town Board concerning written comments for the Comprehensive Plan
Public Hearing. They have received a collection of comments from the Planning
Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Susan is presenting this to the Town
Board for their review.
21. Consider a Resolution urging the New York State
Assembly, Senate and Governor against mandating the use of E-Vote (computerized
voting terminals).
RESOLUTION
# 117-05
The following
resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilwoman Budney
and unanimously carried;
RESOLUTION
ADVOCATING CERTIFICATION OF HAVA-COMPLIANT VOTING MACHINES AND RELATED ELECTION
LAW IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, free and fair elections provide the backbone of our
democracy, and public confidence in the election system is crucial, and
WHEREAS, in October 2002, in response to the election debacle
in Florida, Congress passed the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) to help States
improve the voting process and make voting accessible to people with
disabilities, and
WHEREAS, New York State is in the process of adopting the
provisions of HAVA, and
WHEREAS, as it considers voting issues related to HAVA, the
State Legislature should use the opportunity to preserve and protect our
democracy, and
WHEREAS, existing lever machines, properly maintained, and
paper ballots county by hand or on precinct-counted optical scanners are
reliable, user-friendly and cost-effective voting systems, which can be
supplemented with adaptive ballot marking devices that render these systems
usable by people with disabilities, NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Philipstown Town Board urges the New York
State Assembly, Senate and Governor certify precinct-counted optical scanning
machines with full-face paper ballots as the HAVA- compliant machine of choice
for New York State,
RESOLVED, further, that the Philipstown Town Board urges the
New York State Assembly, Senate and Governor to incorporate the following in
any legislation enacted by the State:
RESOLVED, further, that our election process be further
improved by: Having the five percent
cost not covered by Federal HAVA funds be paid by New York State rather than
its individual counties so as not to create a hardship on counties with fewer
local resources and because the source of funds at the state level is more
broad based.
RESOLVED,
further, that this Town Board requests that New York State’s HAVA
implementation
plan be amended in accordance with the above-bulleted list in a timely manner
so that New York State will have sufficient time to receive Federal monies and
purchase appropriate equipment,
RESOLVED, further, that a
copy of this resolution be sent to President George W. Bush, Senators Schumer
and Clinton, Congresswoman Sue Kelly, Governor George Pataki, State Senators
Bruno, Flanagan and Leibell. State
Assembly members Silver, Wright, and Galef, and Deputy Executive Director, New
York State Board of Elections, Peter Kosinski
22. Resolutions needed for the following transfers:
$120,658.00
From: A960 to A960
$
22,120.00 From: B960 to B960
$
56,952.00 From: DB960 to DB960
RESOLUTION
# 118-05
The following
resolution was presented by Councilman Hosmer, seconded by Councilman Brower
and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
for General T.W. Fund to transfer
funds to cover over expenditures for the year 2004.
BE
IT RESOLVED, that the following
transfer of funds be made from A960 Appropriations $ 120,658.00 to A960
Appropriations
$
120, 658.00.
The
following resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilwoman
Budney and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
for General T.O.V Fund to transfer
funds to cover over expenditures for the year 2004.
BE
IT RESOLVED, that the following
transfer of funds be made from B960 Appropriations $ 22,120.00 to B960
Appropriations $ 22, 120.00.
The
following resolution was presented by Councilman Hosmer, seconded by
Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
for Highway T.O.V. Fund to transfer
funds to cover over expenditures for the year 2004.
BE
IT RESOLVED, that the following
transfer of funds be made from DB960 Appropriations $ 56,952.00 to DB960
Appropriations
$
56, 952.00.
23. Councilwoman Budney to discuss a proposal for
alternative pickup of recyclables at the landfill.
Councilwoman Budney
presented the Town Board with an alternate pickup of recyclables at the
landfill. Galaxy Recycling, Inc. shall pay for loose newspaper, cardboard,
magazines and junk mail in roll off containers at a price of $ 45.00 per ton.
The following
resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and
unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby scheduled
a workshop to discuss Galaxy Recycling, Inc. for an alternative pickup of
recyclables for the landfill on May 4, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
24. Councilwoman Budney to discuss cemetery maintenance
plan.
Councilwoman Budney
presented the Town Board with a cemetery maintenance plan. Councilwoman Budney
stated that she has attended the Putnam County Cemetery Committee Association.
The Committee has a plan set up as how to maintain your Town Cemeteries.
Councilwoman
Budney stated that she would like to do some more research on this matter and
would address at another Town Board Meeting.
25. Resolution needed to schedule a Public Hearing for a
proposed Local Law to amend Land Development Regulations Section 112-2 and to
authorize Tim Miller to prepare an EAF for the same.
RESOLUTION
# 122-05
The following
resolution was presented by Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Shea
and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board has hereby
scheduled a Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law to amend Land Development
Regulations Section 112-2 for May 5, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
The following resolution was presented
by Councilwoman Budney,
seconded by Councilman Brower and
unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board
authorize Tim Miller to prepare an EAF for a Proposed Local Law to amend Land
Development Regulations Section 112-2.
26. Reappoint the following to the CAC:
Philip
Vartarian 2 year term expiring
March 3, 2007
Lou
Kingsley 2 year term
expiring March 3, 2007
Rodney
Dow 2 year term expiring
March 3, 2007
Michael
Musso 2 year term expiring
March 3, 2007
Suzie
Gilbert 2 year term
expiring March 3, 2007
RESOLUTION # 124-05
The
following resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilwoman Budney
and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board has hereby tabled this matter.
27. Reappoint the following to the Wetlands Committee:
Matthew
Mastratone 2 year term
expiring May 9, 2007
Andrew
Galler 2 year
term expiring May 9, 2007
John
Sussmeier 2 year
term expiring May 9, 2007
Eric
Lind 2
year term expiring May 9, 2007
RESOLUTION
# 125-05
The following
resolution was presented by Councilman Hosmer, seconded by Councilwoman Budney
and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board has hereby
tabled this matter.
28. Resolution needed for NYSDOT requesting limits on
truck traffic and weight on Route 9D from Westchester through Putnam Counties.
RESOLUTION
# 126-05
The following
resolution was presented by Councilman Brower, seconded by Councilwoman Budney
and unanimously carried;
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of
Philipstown is concerned that commercial traffic on Route 9D from the Bear
Mountain Bridge to the Dutchess County line is creating a safety hazard in the
Town; and
WHEREAS, the volume of trucks, particularly those on Route
9D, and especially those over 5-tons in weight is increasing and impacting the
Garrison and Haldane School Districts and the safety of the children crossing
Route 9D; and
WHEREAS, Route 9D is a scenic road where many residents
reside with limited or no sidewalks, shoulders and lighting, and furthermore
Route 9D is a narrow and winding road with limited site distances for
egress/ingress; and
WHEREAS, restrictions should also be placed on Route 301,
Fishkill Road, Peekskill Road and Route 403, which are County roads; and
enforcement of speed limits will apply to all of the roads indicated above;
WHEREAS, Route 9W is designated as a truck route for trucks
over the 5-ton limit;
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Town Board hereby requests that the Putnam County Highway Commissioner refer
this request to the NYSDOT to impose a 5-ton weight limit on commercial traffic
on Route 9D and the foregoing County Roads;
Furthermore,
that Supervisor Mazzuca is authorized to coordinate with the Villages of
Nelsonville and Cold Spring; and the Town of Cortlandt calling for the 5- ton
limit; except for local deliveries and local businesses in the Town of
Philipstown along Route 9D and other designated county roads listed above;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the Town of Philipstown will assure that appropriate signage will be
placed on the Town roads within the Town of Philipstown indicating restricted
weight limits if the same are adopted by New York State Department of
Transportation.
29. Resolution needed to name a private road off of Route
301, belonging to Kerry and Allen Jordan and Dino DiLello “ White Rocks Lane”
pursuant to Chapter 148 of the Town Code.
RESOLUTION
# 127-05
The following
resolution was presented by Councilman Shea, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and
unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby tabled
this matter.
30. Authorize the Town Clerk to forward a letter of
support to Putnam Housing Corporation.
RESOLUTION
# 128-05
The following resolution was presented by
Councilwoman Budney, seconded by Councilman Shea and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby authorize the Town Clerk to forward a letter of
support to Putnam Housing.
31. Authorize Supervisor Mazzuca to sign the Parade
Permit for the Walter Hoving Home.
RESOLUTION
# 129-05
The following
resolution was presented by Councilman Brower, seconded by Councilwoman Budney
and unanimously carried;
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board hereby
authorizes Supervisor Mazzuca to sign the Parade Permit for the Walter Hoving
Home and waive the fee associated with application.
32. Schedule upcoming workshops/meetings.
The Town Board
scheduled the following workshops:
April
13, 2005 Community Preservation 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall
April
13, 2005 Blasting Law 8:00 p.m. Town Hall
May
4, 2005 Recycling 7:00 p.m. Town Hall
May
10, 2005 Comp Plan 7:30 p.m. Caps
May
18, 2005 Property Tax Reform 7:00 p.m. Town Hall
May
18, 2005 PH Self Storage 7:30 p.m. Town Hall
34. Any other business that may come before the Town
Board.
AUDIENCE
Glen Watson pointed
out that the replacement poles on Route 301 have yet to be cleaned up of old
equipment.
VACANCIES
Recreation
Commission (1)
Continental
Village Advisory Committee (1)
Councilman Shea
made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brower and unanimously carried that
General Vouchers in the amount of $ 186,811.15 are hereby approved as set forth
in Abstract 4.
Councilman
Hosmer made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried
that the Highway Vouchers in the amount of
$
100,209.01 are hereby approved as set forth in Abstract 4.
Councilwoman
Budney made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hosmer and unanimously carried
that the CV Park District Vouchers in the amount of $ 1,500.80 are hereby
approved as set forth in Abstract 4.
Councilman
Shea made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Budney and unanimously carried
that the CV Water District Vouchers in the amount of $ 3,388.09 are hereby
approved as set forth in Abstract 4.
There
being no further business to discuss Councilman Shea made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Brower to end the Monthly Town Board Meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Tina
M. Merando
Town
Clerk