City Council

“PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES OFF PRIOR TO START OF MEETING. THANK-YOU” Welcome to the Village of Wappingers Falls monthly regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees today Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 7PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: RECOGNITION / ANNOUNCEMENTS / SPECIAL EVENTS The Mayor and Village Board of Trustees recognize Mr. Christopher Morris for his efforts in volunteerism. ROLL CALL BY THE CLERK OF THE VILLAGE: Mayor Huber, Trustee McCormick, Trustee Chiumento, Trustee Masch, Trustee Marshall, Trustee Vanca, Trustee Smith. Village Attorney’s Lindars. ACTION ON MINUTES Regular Village Board Mtg. Minutes 5/14/25 Workshop Budget Hearing Minutes 4/28/25 (Prepared by the Village Treasurer) AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS AS PER APPROVED WARRANTS REGULAR SESSION: Resolution for Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway Nomination and Corridor Management Plan Adoption WHEREAS, the historic qualities of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway, as described in the corridor management plan, and the surrounding areas have been appreciated and celebrated for over a century by the residents of New York State, as well as tourists, historians, artists, authors, and other visitors to the region; and it is this unique combination of the journeys of Harriet Tubman and those Freedom Seekers who traveled on the Underground Railroad that create the special sense of place that is vital in telling the New York story of the human desire for freedom and the historic sites they created during their journey to emancipation. Accept resignation of Sean McGovern effective 5/30/25 Hire “Groundkeeper”, Temporary Position # 90 w/Civil Service. $18.00 per hr. Start date? Mayor Page 1 of 3 Secretary to the Planning Board. Tr. Marshall Motion to approve hiring PO Brian Levy as P/T Police Officer, reinstatement as last step held and seniority. OIC Ludwig Motion approving the village attorney to write legislation amending Village Law Section 148.20 water code responsibility of owner not tenants. Motion approving the Clerk to advertise for a Highway Superintendent. Approval of royal carting contract. Discussion spray foam contract Approval external audit of all Village offices, programs, and departments to ensure maximum efficiency. Tr. Chiumento. W.T. Garner Engine Co. 1 voted to accept two new active members, John Schlusser and Martin Corsa. Monthly updates. Police Tr. Masch Highway, Tr. Marshall Fire Tr. Chiumento Lake Mayor Safety. Village Clerk Recreation, Tr. Chiumento Water, Tr. Masch Sewer (Tri-Muni) Clerk John Karge, Sump Pump Legislation Executive Session “Prosecutions” Village Attorney. “Personnel” Tr. Chiumento ______ I need a motion to adjourn into Executive Session at: ______ [time] for the purpose of discussing (pick one or more below): _____ pending litigation in the matter(s) of – ________ v. ________ Page 2 of 3 _____ negotiations conducted pursuant to the Taylor Law _____ Matter involving an employment issue of an employee. _____ matters leading to the appointment / hiring of new employees. _____ Personnel matters. _____matters leading to the promotion of a particular person _____ matters leading to the demotion of a particular person _____ matters leading to the discipline of a particular person _____ matters leading to the termination of a particular person _____ matters involving lease agreement. _____ a disciplinary matter involving a particular employee / official __X _ seeking legal advice from the Village’s Attorney _____ matters that would impact public safety Motion made by ____________, seconded by ________________ All In Favor: _____________________ Opposed: ____________________Abstain: __________ Motion passes [ ] – [ ] I need a motion to exit Executive Session and return to the Public Meeting at ________ (time) Motion made by ____________, seconded by ________________ all In Favor: ______________________ Opposed: ____________________Abstain: __________ Motion passes [ ] – [ ] REGULAR SESSION: Motion to adjourn the 06/11/2025 Village Board Meeting Page 3 of 3