2025-1232025-123
Resolution Awarding Contract To Complete Highway Department Facility Rehabilitation
Project
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on August
11, 2025.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph D. Cavaccini, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2025-123
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
2 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter
❑
❑
❑
Q
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Al Casella
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Phillips and seconded by
Casella.
WHEREAS, it is the commitment of the Town Board to provide a safe work environment for the
employees of the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Highway Department Facility previously had code violations,
and
WHEREAS, due to work performed at the facility performed by contractors and in-house labor, the
buildings now have certificates of occupancy, are safe for employees, and came in under budget,
and
WHEREAS, there is one final section of the facility, previously thought to be set for demolition that
can be rehabilitated and expanded upon, and
WHERAS, it has been determined by the Superintendent of Highways Michael J. Sheehan that a
portion of that section would be better suited to accommodate a vehicle wash station to ensure
longer lifespan of Town vehicles and equipment, and
WHEREAS, statistics show that frequent washing helps to remove corrosive elements like road salt,
especially common in harsh New York winters, and other environmental contaminants that can
damage paint, metal components, and the undercarriage, leading to rust and deterioration, and
WHEREAS, cleaning prevents the buildup of dirt and debris in sensitive areas like the engine bay
and undercarriage, reducing the risk of mechanical problems and extending the life of components,
and
WHEREAS, by preventing corrosion, mechanical issues, and allowing for early detection of
problems, regular washing helps reduce the frequency and cost of repairs, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger finds it appropriate to complete the
reconstruction of the Highway Department Facility and also construct a vehicle wash station, and
WHEREAS, the Town has obtained a bid from a vendor on New York State contract for the project,
and
WHEREAS, Rozell Industries, Inc. was the lowest quote at $1,578,000.00, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that Rozell Industries, Inc. should be awarded a contract for the
work set forth in the document annexed to this resolution, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town of Wappinger hereby awards a contract to Rozell Industries, Inc. to complete the
Highway Department Rehabilitation Facility in the amount of $1,578,000.00, 50% of which will shall
be funded out of DB Fund Balance.
3. Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby authorized and directed to execute the
above-described agreement in the form annexed hereto with such changes as the Town Supervisor
may deem advisable in consultation with the Town Attorney.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: Al Casella, Councilman
AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: Angela Bettina
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
8/11/2025
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSEP". PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK