2025-1662025-166
Resolution Authorizing Funding And Awarding Contract For The Restoration Of The Van
Dyne Cemetery
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
September 22, 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 -2025-166
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❑ Withdrawn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, the year 2025 marks the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Town of
Wappinger, a milestone being celebrated through the Wappingerl50 commemorations,
highlighting the Town's rich history, heritage, and community spirit; and
WHEREAS, as part of these commemorations, the Town Board finds it fitting and proper to
honor and preserve historic sites within the Town for future generations; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger is the owner and caretaker of the historic Van Dyne
Cemetery located on Robinson Lane, a site of significant heritage and importance to the
community; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board recognizes the importance of preserving and maintaining this
historic cemetery as a place of respect, reflection, and remembrance; and
WHEREAS, the Town has solicited and received a proposal from LIMAR Landscape
Management, Inc. for the necessary restoration and maintenance services at the Van Dyne
Cemetery; and
WHEREAS, LIMAR Landscape Management, Inc. has submitted a proposal in the amount
of Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($3,250.00) to perform said restoration work;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds such services to be necessary, appropriate, and in the
best interests of the Town and its residents; and
WHEREAS, funding for this project is available through the Town's Parkland Trust Account;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby
authorizes and approves the expenditure of Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars
($3,250.00) from the Parkland Trust Account for the restoration of the historic Van Dyne
Cemetery; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract for said work is hereby awarded to LIMAR
Landscape Management, Inc. in accordance with their submitted proposal; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini is hereby authorized
to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
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
9/22/2025
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK