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2026-672026-67 Proposed Improvements To Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Resolution To Declare Intent For Lead Agency And Classify Project As Unlisted Action 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 February 9, 2026. 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 -2026-67 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent 2 Adopted ❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccini Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Defeated William H. Beale Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ Q ❑ Tabled Heather O'Dell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ withdrawn Christopher Phillips Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Al Casella Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑ The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilman Phillips.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 has proposed implementing design changes to the Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant (hereinafter referred to as WWTP); and WHEREAS, the WWTP was built in the 1970's and serves 336 parcels consisting of single family, multi -family and apartment units and has been maintained; and WHEREAS, despite maintenance, a plan of action was required by NYSDEC requiring a change in the outflow structure in accordance with the revised SPDES permit; and WHEREAS, the Town Board contracted the services of Paggi engineering to assist the Town with the examination of options to improve the WWTP facility to bring it in compliance with the SPDES permit in a report to the Board dated October 28, 2025; and WHEREAS, recommended improvements include the relocation of the existing effluent discharge outfall, which was the most cost-effective choice and will extend the useful service of the existing WWTP and will be pursued by the Town Board; and WHEREAS, pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.6 the Town Board seeks to be established as Lead Agency as part of undertaking a coordinated review of this action with any Involved and Interested Agencies; and WHEREAS, the Town Board considers the proposed Project to be an Unlisted Action, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR Part, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has prepared the Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) Part I in accordance with SEQRA, and seeks to circulate a Notice of Intent to be Lead Agency (Notice), by mail and email, to all Involved and Interested Agencies, who shall be given 30 days to deliver any comments in response to this Notice that such other Involved or Interested entity may have regarding the Town Board taking on the Lead Agency role; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger duly convened as follows: 1. The Town Board of the Town Wappinger classifies the project as an Unlisted Action pursuant to standards in the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act; and 2. The Town Board of the Town of Wappinger declares its intent to serve as Lead Agency for SEQRA Coordinated Review of this Action; and 3. The Town Board of the of the Town of Wappinger hereby directs the coordination of intent for Lead Agency designation with all Involved Agencies for the Project through the service of a notice of intent, indicating that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger seeks to be designated as Lead Agency for this Action; and Due to the project's location within 500 feet of the Village of Wappinger Falls municipal boundary, the Town Board directs the required referrals to the Village of Wappinger Falls and the County of Dutchess Planning Department pursuant to GML-239 in review. 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, Heather O'Dell, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella ABSENT: William H. Beale Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York 2/9/2026 The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted. JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I - Project Information Instructions for Completine Part 1 — Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 — Project and Sponsor Information Town of Wappinger Name of Action or Project: Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 99 New Hackensack Road Brief Description of Proposed Action: The Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is located at 99 New Hackensack Road on a 2.5 acre parcel that has access to Wappinger Creek. The WWTP currently serves 336 parcels consisting of single family, multiple -family, and apartment units in a development adjacent to New Hackensack Road. The permitted flow of this facility is 100,000 gpd and is not expected to change in the near future. The facility has been continuously operating since the 1970's and has undergone routine maintenance throughout its operating life. Due to a recent modification of the SPDES permit, the WWTP requires a relocation of the existing effluent discharge, which requires a new gravity sewer main and new outfall. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: (845 Telephone: ) P 297-2744 E -Mail: supervisor@townofwappingerny.gov Town of Wappinger, Joseph D. Cavaccini, Supervisor Address: Wappinger Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road City/PO: State: Zip Code: Wappinger Falls NY 12590 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 1:1may 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: NYSDEC, ACOS wetland permits. ❑ ❑✓ 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 2.5 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? .90 acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 2.5 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. ❑ Urban ❑ Rural (non -agriculture) ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial m Residential (suburban) ❑ Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify): ❑ Parkland Pagel oF3 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ F71 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? NO YES ❑ ❑✓ 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? Name:Wappinger Lake, Reason: Protection of natural resource, Agency:Wappinger Falls, Village of, Date:6-29-98 If Yes, identify: NO YES ❑ 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? NO YES 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Z ❑ 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: Not Applicable NO YES ❑ ❑ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: NO YES 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: Project will create new outfall for existing WWTP NO YES El F 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, abuilding, archaeological site, or district which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? NO YES ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: The outfall will be constructed in and adjacent to a waterbody identified on the National Wetland Inventory Database associated with 18/aTninger Creek Tntal rlicti irhance wni dr1 he lecc than nne acre to install the ni itfall, and amni int of discharge will remain the came, NO YES ❑ EZI— ❑ ❑ Page 2 of 3 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: [Z]Shoreline ❑ Forest ❑ Agricultural/grasslands ❑ Early mid -successional ❑ Wetland ❑ Urban [Z] Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? Pied -billed Grebe, Indiana Bat NO YES ❑ Z 16. Is the project site located in the 100 -year flood plan? NO YES ❑ ❑✓ 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non -point sources? If Yes, a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: NO YES ❑✓ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: NO YES ❑ ❑ -19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: NO YES ❑ ❑ 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: NO YES The WWTP outfall modification will revise the ammonia, chlorine and dissolved oxygen limits the plant is required to meet to bring the ❑ ❑ plant into compliance with a SPDES permit. I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: Town of Wappinger Date: Signature: Title: Town of Wappinger PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3 EAF Mapper Summary Report .. .......,..! I r 615 8-02 43 817 88L "i 6158-024474777-00 P bu g,fi keep sJ'e ll rV 615ray-02-f;657te 0( Friday, January 23, 2026 2:13 PM Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist 8-0-717803-000 (t a j 5 8-0 -7 51 t� � t�� i�," project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental -02-71 5 790-�,l06, 615 8-02-7U)7717 58-02-72177 5-0drlx) r - E51 5 -02-70071 Cl -000 CCEsrn FE PT G t ,tir, U S(SS, lil,Urn"Idpr, i n .d Nh,p o,mi I,u'K,,mpr "r,^-,tu °ill 1;;°V ., P� C� assessment form (EAF). 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Refer to the EAF "Workbook. Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or Yes Endangered Animal] Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or Pied -billed Grebe, Indiana Bat Endangered Animal - Name] Part 1 / Question 16 [100 Year Flood Plain] Yes Part 1 / Question 20 [Remediation Site] Yes Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report 1 <<Replace with Town Letterhead>> New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Region 3 Kelly Turturro, Regional Director 21 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, New York 12561-1696 Date: Re: SEQRA Lead Agency Coordination Proposed Improvements to Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant To Whom it May Concern On behalf of the Town of Wappinger, please find the following enclosures related to the intent of the Town to act as lead agency for the project intitled "Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project." The following documents are being sent to you for your review pursuant to the NYS Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and its implementing regulations (6 NYCRR Part 617). On (DATE) the Town of Wappinger Town Board declared its intent to serve as Lead Agency in accordance with the standards of SEQRA for the proposed Unlisted Action. The proposed project description is as follows: The Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is located at 99 New Hackensack Road on a 2.5 acre parcel that has access to Wappinger Creek. The WWTP currently serves 336 parcels consisting of single family, multiple -family, and apartment units in a development adjacent to New Hackensack Road. The permitted flow of this facility is 100,000 gpd and is not expected to change in the near future. The facility has been continuously operating since the 1970's and has undergone routine maintenance throughout its operating life. Due to a recent modification of the SPDES permit, the WWTP requires a relocation of the existing effluent discharge, which requires a new gravity sewer main and new outfall. We have included the following attachments for your review: • Notice of Intent to be Lead Agency; • Part I Short EAF; • Location map; and • Proposed preliminary project design. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Joseph D. Cavaccim, Supervisor Town of Wappinger CC: Joseph P. Paolim, Town Clerk <<Replace with Town Letterhead>> U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Upstate Regulatory Field Office Attn: CENAN-OP-RU, Bldg. 10 3rd Floor N. 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet Arsenal Watervliet, NY 12189-4000 Re: SEQRA Lead Agency Coordination Proposed Improvements to Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant To Whom it May Concern: On behalf of the Town of Wappinger, please find the following enclosures related to the intent of the Town to act as lead agency for the project intitled "Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project." The following documents are being sent to you for your review pursuant to the NYS Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and its implementing regulations (6 NYCRR Part 617). On (DATE) the Town of Wappinger Town Board declared its intent to serve as Lead Agency in accordance with the standards of SEQRA for the proposed Unlisted Action. The proposed project description is as follows: The Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is located at 99 New Hackensack Road on a 2.5 acre parcel that has access to Wappinger Creek.The WWTP currently serves 336 parcels consisting of single family, multiple -family, and apartment units in a development adjacent to New Hackensack Road. The permitted flow of this facility is 100,000 gpd and is not expected to change in the near future. The facility has been continuously operating since the 1970's and has undergone routine maintenance throughout its operating life. Due to a recent modification of the SPDES permit, the WWTP requires a relocation of the existing effluent discharge, which requires a new gravity sewer main and new outfall. We have included the following attachments for your review: • Notice of Intent to be Lead Agency; • Part I Short EAF; • Location map; and • Proposed preliminary project design. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Joseph D. Cavaccim, Supervisor Town of Wappinger CC: Joseph P. Paolim, Town Clerk Town of Wappinger Dutchess County, New York Unlisted Action - Coordinated Environmental Review NOTICE TO INVOLVED AGENCIES DECLARATION OF INTENT TO BE LEAD AGENCY Proposed Improvements to Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Date: , 2026 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger declared its intent to serve as Lead Agency in accordance with the standards of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and its implementing regulations (6 NYCRR Part 617) for the proposed Unlisted Action described below. Agreement among Involved Agencies is requested pursuant to the applicable requirements set forth in SEQRA, 6 NYCRR Part 617. PROPOSED ACTION The Wildwood Wastewater Treatment facility (WWTP) currently serves 336 parcels consisting of single family, multiple -family, and apartment units in a development adjacent to New Hackensack Road (County Rt. 104) in the Town of Wappinger. The permitted flow of this facility is 100,000 gpd and is not expected to change in the near future. The facility has been continuously operating since the 1970's and has undergone routine maintenance throughout its operating life. Due to a recent modification of the SPDES permit, the WWTP requires a relocation of the existing effluent discharge, which requires a gravity sewer main and new outfall. The current outfall is located in an unnamed tributary to Wappinger Creek. SITE LOCATION The project location address is listed at 99 New Hackensack Road (CR 104), and is a 2.5 -acre parcel with access to Wappinger Creek. IDENTIFIED INVOLVED AGENCIES The following potential Involved and Interested Agencies have been identified: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Region 3 Kelly Turturro, Regional Director 21 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, New York 12561-1696 U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Upstate Regulatory Field Office Attn: CENAN-OP-RU, Bldg. 10 3rd Floor N. I Buffington Street, Watervliet Arsenal Watervliet, NY 12189-4000 COORDINATED ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES Under the applicable standards of SEQRA, 6 NYCRR Part 617.6, the Town of Wappinger has concluded that it is the appropriate agency to serve as Lead Agency for the coordinated environmental review of the proposed Unlisted Action. At a regular meeting held on (date), the Town of Wappinger Town Board declared its intent to serve as Lead Agency and further authorized circulation of said intent to other Involved Agencies. This Notification, along with a copy of the Part I Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), was sent to all Involved Agencies below. The Town of Wappinger Town Board asks that each Involved Agency fill out the attached "Lead Agency Agreement" form either consenting or not consenting to the Town Board serving as Lead Agency. Please return the completed form within 30 days of the date on which it was mailed to the office of- Town £ Town of Wappinger Falls Atten: Joseph Paoloni, Town Clerk 20 Middlebush Road Wappinger Falls, NY 12590 Fax (845) 298-1478 clerk(�townofwappingerny.gov If, however, any Involved Agency does not agree that the Town of Wappinger Town Board should be designated as the Lead Agency, it may follow the procedures set forth in SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617.6. If you have any questions or comments, you may contact the Town Clerk. If you do not respond within 30 days, it will be interpreted as consent that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger serve as Lead Agency. You will continue to be notified of SEQR determinations and hearings and copies of all environmental documents will be made available to you. Town of Wappinger Dutchess County, New York Unlisted Action - Coordinated Environmental Review LEAD AGENCY AGREEMENT Proposed Improvements to Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant On behalf of (INSERT NAME OF AGENCY) I acknowledge receipt of the Lead Agency notice on the above referenced matter, which was mailed on The above-named Involved Agency hereby: (Please Check One) ❑ AGREES that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger serve as Lead Agency for the coordinated environmental review of the proposed action and requests that the undersigned continue to be notified of all filings and hearings on this matter. ❑ DOES NOT AGREE to the Town Board of Wappinger serving as Lead Agency and wishes that serve as Lead Agency. To contest Lead Agency designation, the undersigned intends to follow the procedures in accordance with SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617.6. DATED: Please return within 30 days of the mailing of this correspondence to the address below. In addition, please specify the jurisdiction that your agency has over this project and what issues you believe are relevant for inclusion. Town of Wappinger Falls Atten: Joseph Paoloni, Town Clerk 20 Middlebush Road Wappinger Falls, NY 12590 Fax (845) 298-1478 clerk(a�townofwappingerny.gov Print Name Title Signature Date J:A2024062\Reports\Phase 2224 - wildwood SD\wildwood wastewater SD C3-5306-07-00\SEQRA\Lead Agency PackageA4. SEQRA Notice of intent LA.doc <<Replace with Town Letterhead>> Mayor Kevin Huber Village of Wappinger Falls 2582 South Avenue Wappinger Falls, NY 12590 Date: Re: Referral for Proposed Improvements to Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Dear Mayor Huber: On behalf of the Town of Wappinger, please find the following enclosures related to the intent of the Town to act as lead agency for the project intitled "Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project." We are sending you notice and the plans as a courtesy and welcome your comments on the proposed improvements by (date). The proposed project description is as follows: The Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is located at 99 New Hackensack Road on a 2.5 acre parcel that has access to Wappinger Creek. The WWTP currently serves 336 parcels consisting of single family, multiple -family, and apartment units in a development adjacent to New Hackensack Road. The permitted flow of this facility is 100,000 gpd and is not expected to change in the near future. The facility has been continuously operating since the 1970's and has undergone routine maintenance throughout its operating life. Due to a recent modification of the SPDES permit, the WWTP requires a relocation of the existing effluent discharge, which requires a new gravity sewer main and new outfall. We have included the following attachments for your review: • Notice of Intent to be Lead Agency; • Part I Short EAF; • Location map; and • Proposed preliminary project design. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Joseph D. Cavaccim, Supervisor Town of Wappinger CC: Joseph P. Paolim, Town Clerk J:\2024062\Reports\Phase 2224 - Wildwood SD\Wildwood Wastewater SD C3-5306-07-00\SEQRA\Lead Agency Package\Cover letter for Village Referral.docx