2025-1682025-168
Resolution Authorizing The Installation Of Data Reading Technology For The United
Wappinger Water District
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 -2025-168
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❑ Withdrawn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
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
Al Casella
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilman
Phillips.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger recognizes the need to modernize and improve the
accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of its water meter reading and billing system; and
WHEREAS, Receiver of Taxes Lee Anne Freno and Water & Sewer Operator Michael
Tremper have recommended the implementation of a cellular tower -based data reading
technology to streamline the collection of water meter information, reduce operational burdens,
and enhance customer service; and
WHEREAS, Ti -SALES has proposed its Network -as -a -Service (Ti-NaaS) solution, which
provides a fully managed Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network, ensuring
seamless operation, high reliability, and reduced maintenance responsibilities for the Town; and
WHEREAS, while the Town retains ownership of all equipment, Ti -SALES assumes full
responsibility for network management, including monitoring, maintenance, and support; and
WHEREAS, the services to be provided under this contract include but are not limited to:
• Network Design & Deployment, including site surveys and planning;
24/7 Network Monitoring & Maintenance, with continuous performance tracking and
proactive issue resolution;
Remote troubleshooting and diagnostics;
Hardware Management, including stocking and rapid replacement of gateways and
infrastructure, as well as scheduled and on -demand software/hardware updates;
• Support & Service Level Commitments, including a 99% uptime guarantee (excluding
planned maintenance) and defined response times for issues of varying severity:
o Critical issues (50%+ network affected): 4 -hour response
o Major issues (25-50% network affected): 12 -hour response
o Minor issues: Next -business -day response
Field service dispatch for critical events within two business days;
Alternative Data Collection methods to maintain data flow during extended outages; and
WHEREAS, Ti -SALES has provided a contract proposal for these services at a cost of
$42,680.49; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger
hereby awards the contract to Ti -SALES for the implementation of the Ti-NaaS Advanced
Metering Infrastructure Network at the cost of $42,680.49 to be funded out of United
Wappinger Water District Fund Balance, and authorizes Town Supervisor Joseph D.
Cavaccini to execute all necessary documents to effectuate said agreement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this modernization effort shall provide for accurate water
meter data collection, improved billing efficiency, enhanced reliability, and long-term
service to the residents of the United Wappinger Water District.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, 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.
JOSE/P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK