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A Public Hearing on proposed Local Law #2 of the year 1989, amending Section 310 of the Village Zoning Ordinance and the "Zoning Map, Village of Wappingers Falls, N.Y.", was held in the Village Hall, May 23rd, 1989 at 7:00 PM. Present: Mayor Hemingway, Trustees Fisch, Costello, Harg~ave, Ward, Kolb, and Attorney Viglotti. Also present: Frank Savelli, Chairman ZBA, Anthony Pacio, Zoning Office Administrator. Others Present: Roger Higgins, County Legislator, Attorney Harold Reilly, Hank DiMarco, Bob Juliano, Gil Napoleon, Tony DiDomizio, Eileen Masterson and Jenny Bovino. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. followed by the Pledge of Allegience. The Deputy Village Clerk read the proposed Local Law. Mayor Hemingway asked for comments from the public attending the hearing. Mr. Hank DiMarco presented a letter to the Mayor & Board of Trustees, Subject of letter being: Rezoning property East of South Ave. from Post Office Building to Prospect St. to Office Business. The letter was written to support the above rezoning to OB. Mr. DiMarco read the letter, making reference to Railside Drive-Greenway Drive to help resolve 9-9D commuter traffic in the Village. Mayor Hemingway stated that the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended the amended zoning ordinance to OB. Dutchess County Planning did not comment on the Proposed Local Law, as they stated that this is a local concer. Mr. Frank Savelli, Chairman of ZBA recommended the zoning change of said Local Law, to Office Business. Attorney Reilly stated his approval of the zoning change. Attorney Viglotti is recorded as stating that he is interested in the property located on 18 South Avenue. Attorney Viglotti also stated that he has spoken to the DeLanos, the Laffins and Dr. Kerrigans' widow (Mrs. Joseph Clark), and they have no objections to the zoning change to OB. Mr. Juliano stated his approval of the zoning change to OB and commented that the Board of Trustees has taken a positive step. Mr. Roger Higgins urged the Boards approval to the zoning change to OB. Mrs. Jenny Bovino stated that she was in favor of the zoning to OB. An interim period ensued durinq the Pub. hearing to wait for an associate of Atty. Reillys', who was detained. During the interim, Atty. Viglotti broached the subject of the Cablevision renewal franchise with the Village. (It is noted in the April 12th,1989 minutes at the regular Village Board meeting, that action of the CATV franchise had been taken. Motion by Tr. Hargrave, seconded by Tr. Ward that the Mayor be authorized to execute a 3 yr. agreement with a 3 yr. option to renew and a 5% franchise fee.)