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2025156
AUTHORIZING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR THE COUNTY TO LEASE TOWER SPACE AT 14 DESTINY LANE IN THE VILLAGE OF MILLERTON PERTAINING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
- Introduced
- October 13, 2025
- Latest action
- October 13, 2025
- Status
- ADOPTED
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PUBLIC SAFETY
RESOLUTION NO. 2025156
RE:
AUTHORIZING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR THE
COUNTY TO LEASE TOWER SPACE AT 14 DESTINY LANE
IN THE VILLAGE OF MILLERTON PERTAINING TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Legislators FAUST, HOUSTON, D'AQUANNI, GORMAN, and CASWELL offer the following
and moves its adoption:
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119-o authorizes municipal corporations to enter into
agreements for the performance among themselves or one for the other in their respective functions, powers
and duties on an individual, cooperative, joint or contract basis, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119-n defines "municipal corporation" as a county
outside the City of New York, a town, a village, a board of cooperative educational services, fire district,
or a school district, and defines a "municipal district" as a county or town improvement district, among
other things, and
WHEREAS, the Village of Millerton (the "Village") is the rightful owner of a radio
communications tower, communications building and real property located at 14 Destiny Lane in the
Village of Millerton, and
WHEREAS, by Village Board Resolution No. 2025-41, the Village is authorized to enter into an
agreement with the County of Dutchess to lease such space to the Department of Emergency Response, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Emergency Response requests authorization and approval to enter
into a Lease Agreement with the Village for the rental of certain space upon the tower necessary for the
purpose of a functioning public safety communications system at the tower site, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for this Legislature to approve the annexed intermunicipal agreement
and to authorize the County Executive or her designee to execute the agreement, now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that this Legislature hereby approves the proposed intermunicipal agreement and
authorizes the County Executive, or her designee, to execute said inter-municipal Agreement on behalf of
the County of Dutchess in substantially the same form as annexed hereto.
CA-115-25; LDF/mar/rjw; R-1090; 09/03/25; Fiscal Impact: See attached
STATE OF NEW YORK
ss:
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
This is to certify that I, the undersigned Clerk of the legislature of the County of Dutchess, have compared the foregoing resolution with the original
resolution now on file in the office of said clerk, and which was adopted by said legislature on the 14 day of October 2025, and that the same is a true and correct
transcript of said original resolution and of the whole thercof
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and scal of said I cgislature this 1 4' day of
APPROVED
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SUSAN J. SERINO
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS
(To be completed by requesting department)
Total Current Year Cost $ 26,900.00
Total Current Year Revenue $
and Source
Source of County Funds (check one):
Ø Existing Appropriations,
•Contingency,
•Transfer of Existing Appropriations, • Additional Appropriations, D Other (explain).
Identify Line Items(s):
A.3020.4571.63 Rent
A.3020.4127
Propane
A.3020.4220
Electric
A.3020.4625
Pest Control
Repairs to Equis
related Expenses
Amount $8,900
Nature/Reason:
Anticipated Savings to County:
Net County Cost (this year): $ 26,900.00
Over Five Years:
$140,064
Additional Comments/Explanation:
The Department of Emergency Response is requesting Legislature approval to enter into an intermunicipal agreement
with the Village of Millerton to utilize an existing tower and install transmitters, receivers, filters and other necessary
equipment for the county's trunked radio system.
Prepared by: Lynn Marchi, Business Manager
Prepared On: 08/29/2025
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LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, bearing the date set forth on the signature page, by and between
the VILLAGE OF MILLERTON, a municipal corporation with principal offices located at
5933 N. Elm Avenue, Millerton, New York 12546 (hereinafter referred to as the "LESSOR").
and the COUNTY OF DUTCHESS, a municipal corporation, with offices at 22 Market Street,
Poughkeepsie, New York |2601 (hereinafter referred to as the "LESSEE/COUNTY").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Lessor is the rightful owner of a radio communications tower,
communications building, and the real property located at 14 Destiny Lane, Village of Millerton,
Dutchess County, New York, bearing tax identification number 133801-7271-14-341478-0000,
and
WHEREAS,
the Lessee desires to rent space on the top of the water tank for
communications equipment and shelter space for the installation of antennas and equipment as
set forth herein, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Village has been authorized to execute this Lease
Agreement pursuant to Village Board Resolution No. 2025-41, and
WHEREAS, the County Executive has been authorized to execute this Lease Agreement
pursuant to Dutchess County Legislature's Resolution No.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements and
consideration hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto mutually agree to the following terms and
conditions.
LEASED PROPERTY. Lessor hereby demises and leases unto the Lessee space at the
top level of the water tower for the installation of multiple antenna and transmission lines, as is
more particularly identified in Exhibit "A", annexed hereto. In addition, the Lessor hereby
leases to the Lessee approximately 230 square feet of secure space within Lessor's abandoned
communications building for the purpose of installing transmitters, receivers, filters, and any
other equipment necessary for the purpose of a functioning public safety communications
Lessee will have exclusive rights to the shelter and all future tenants at the site are
prohibited from collocating inside the same shelter as the Lessee
In addition to the leased property provided to the Lessee, the Lessee will provide the
Lessor with the following:
(1) 6'-6" X 8'-0' concrete equipment pad for a future shed to house Lessor's water monitoring
equipment (shed is to be purchased, delivered and installed by the Lessor or their vendors)
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(1) 20A-IP Circuit in the main breaker panel of the shelter for the Lessor's water monitoring
equipment, this circuit will be tied into the Lessee's generator & ATS for emergency backup
power in the event of a power failure.
(1) underground PVC conduit with conductors between the shelter & the new concrete pad.
Lessee will have exclusive rights to the shelter and all future tenants at the site are
prohibited from collocating inside the same shelter as the Lessee.
Lessee shall construct all improvements in accordance with the plans approved set forth
in Exhibit A.
2.
TERM. The term of this Agreement is effective as of October 1, 2025, and shall
terminate on September 30, 2030, unless otherwise terminated herein, and subject to the terms of
the executory provisions contained in paragraph "19" of this Agreement.
3.
RENT. Lessee shall pay the Lessor rent as full and complete consideration for the
services rendered as follows:
Year 1: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026, the annual rental amount of Eighteen Thousand
and 00/100 ($18,000.00) Dollars, payable in equal monthly installments in advance on the first
day of each month;
Year 2: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, the annual rental amount of Eighteen Thousand
Five Hundred Forty and 00/100 ($18,540.00) Dollars, payable in equal monthly installments in
advance on the first day of each month;
on the first day of each month;
Year 4: October 1, 2028 - September 30, 2029, the annual rental amount of Nineteen Thousand
Six Hundred Sixty-Nine and 09/100 ($19,669.09) Dollars, payable in equal monthly installments
in advance on the first day of each month; and
Year 5: October 1, 2029 - September 30, 2030, the annual rental amount of Twenty Thousand
Two Hundred Fifty-Nine and 16/100 ($20,259.16) Dollars, payable in equal monthly
installments in advance on the first day of each month.
OPTION TO RENEW. Provided the Lease Agreement is in full force and effect and
provided the Lessee has met all of the terms and conditions herein, the Lessee has the option to
renew this Lease for two (2) additional five-year terms, to be memorialized in a further written
Agreement which shall include a breakdown of the annual rent as similarly set forth above in
consideration of the following: The annual rent for years six through fifteen shall be increased by
three percent (3%) annually on the anniversary date or be adjusted by the published consumer
price index as reported for the previous twelve months, which ever percentage is greater.
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5.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE. The Lessee shall, at its own cost and
expenses, install and make all repairs to its equipment and space located on the Premises.
Installation of antennas and transmission lines, or any other work performed upon the
communications tower shall be carried out by a communications contracting company
experienced in tower antenna work. All work performed by Lessee or its representatives shall be
done in a good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with all local, state and federal
requirements. Lessee, its employees and agents shall use reasonable care not to disturb or cause
damage to any portion of the Premises not subject to this Lease. Additionally, the Lessee's
contractor shall be approved in advance, by Lessor, or Lessor's representative.
: Such approval
shall not be unreasonably conditioned or withheld. Lessee shall pay its contractors directly for
their services upon submission of statements in a form satisfactory to the Lessee and Lessee shall
continuously insure that no lien is placed upon the Lessor's premises. Lessor has the right to
demand that Lessee's contractors execute a waiver of lien with respect to work performed on
Lessor's premises.
INTERFERENCE. Lessor shall have the right to rent space on its antenna tower to any
other person or persons desiring its facilities. The Lessee shall not cause, by its transmissions or
other activities on the Premises, interference of any kind whatsoever to the Lessor's
communications equipment, or to other tenants or Lessees at the facility. Upon Lessor's
notification to Lessee that Lessee has caused interference, Lessee shall immediately and work
diligently to correct any documented interference. Should said interference resolution require
special parts or tools, or be subject to weather delays, Lessee shall continue to work diligently to
correct said interference condition. In
no case shall interference persist beyond thirty (30)
calendar days without written permission of Lessor.
TOWER DAMAGE. In the event any portion of the Premises is fully or partially
destroyed or damaged by fire, lightning, windstorm, explosion, collapse, vandalisin, civil
disturbance, aircraft or other vehicle damage or other casualty, Lessor may elect to terminate this
Agreement.
If any portion of the Premises is in need of repair or is so damaged that reconstruction or repair
cannot reasonably be undertaken without dismantling Lessee's antennae or equipment, Lessee
shall, upon written notification to Lessee from Lessor, remove Lessee's equipment. Lessee shal!
be entitled to a pro-rata refund of its pre-paid rent for such time as it is unable to conduct its
normal operations as a result of such total or partial destruction or damage or need of repair.
Under no circumstances shall Lessor be liable for any loss due to business interruption caused by
any of the aforementioned circumstances.
8. INDEMNIFICATION.
Each Party shall indemnify and hold the other harmless against any claim of liability or loss
from personal injury or property damage resulting from or arising out of the use and occupancy
of the Premises or the space of which the Premises is a part, by the Party, its servants or agents,
excepting, however, such claims or damages as may be due to or caused by the acts of the other
Party, or its servants or agents.
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In any matter in which indemnification hereunder would violate Section 5-322. I of the New
York General Obligations Law or any other applicable legal prohibition, the foregoing provision
shall not be construed to indemnify either party for damage arising out of bodily injury to
persons or to property caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of their employees. The
terin "employee" shall include all officers, advisory board members and/or volunteers serving
the Lessee or Lessor.
The terms set forth in this Section 8 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of
this Agreement.
9. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS LESSEE:
At all times during the term of this Agreement, the Lessee shall maintain at his own cost the
following insurance and shall provide proof thereof to the Lessor, in the form of a Certificate of
Insurance, prior to commencing work under this Agreement:
a. Worker's Compensation: Employer's Liability (statutory limits). In compliance with the
Workers' Compensation Law of the State of New York, Lessor shall provide:
i.
certificate of insurance on an Acord form indicating proof of coverage for
Worker's Compensation, Employer's Liability, OR
ii. New York State Workers Compensation Notice of Compliance (Form C-105,
Form U- 26.3, Form SI-12 or Form SI-105 21).
ili.
In the event that the Lessor is exempt from providing coverage, it must provide a
properly executed copy of the Certificate of Attestation of Exemption from NYS
Workers' Compensation Board, Form CE-200. OR
iv.
A certificate of participation
self-insurance program. The department
responsible for the implementation of the Agreement will obtain verification from
the Director of Risk Management for those municipalities participating in the
Dutchess Lessee Self-insured Plan.
b. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Coverage including blanket contractual
coverage for the operation of the program under this Agreement with limits not less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. This insurance shall be
written on an occurrence coverage form and include bodily injury, property damage
liability.
c. Automobile Liability Insurance. Coverage for all owned, scheduled, hired, and non-
owned vehicles with a combined single limit of liability of not less than $1,000,000. This
insurance shall include coverage for bodily injury and property damage.
d. Excess/Umbrella Liability: Coverage with limits not less than $5,000,000 per
occurrence with a $5,000,000 aggregate.
Fire and property insurance coverage in an amount sufficient to cover the full insurable
value of the leased premises and improvements thereon. Such policy described in
paragraph (b) shall contain a clause waiving all right of subrogation against the Lessee
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regardless of the cause of the damage or loss. The term Lessee shall include all officers,
agents and employees of the Lessee.
The Acord form certificate of insurance must contain the following provisions:
a) The Village of Millerton must be listed as certificate holder and additional insured for the
LESSOR on the commercial general, umbrella/excess, and automobile liability policies.
b) In addition, the commercial general liability policy must include the additional insured
endorsement forms og 2037 July 2004 edition and the cg 2010 April 2013 edition or their
equivalent.
c) The commercial general and automobile policies are primary and noncontributory.
d) The commercial general liability, auto liability and workers compensation policies must
contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Village of Millerton.
c) The umbrella/excess policy is primary and noncontributory and must contain a waiver of
subrogation in favor of the Village of Millerton by the LESSOR and for the LESSOR by
the Village of Millerton.
f) If the workers compensation Notice
of Compliance is used instead of the Acord
certificate of insurance, the Notice of Compliance must indicate that a waiver of
subrogation in favor of the other party.
All policies of insurance referred to above shall be underwritten by companies authorized to do
business in the State of New York with an AM. Best financial strength rating of A- or better. In
the alternative, the policies of insurance referred to above may be underwritten by non-Admitted
companies with an AM. Best financial strength rating of At or higher.
Lessee must ensure that all independent contractors accessing Sites for or on behalf of Lessee
maintain insurance as separately specified by Lessor.
Lessee agrees to provide a thirty (30) day notice prior to cancellation or material change in any
policy required hereunder to the Village at the address listed below:
Village of Millerton
5933 N Elm Ave
Millerton, NY 12546
Increases to and Application of Limits. Following the first five (5) years of the Agreement's
Term, if the commercial general liability limits and umbrella liability limits identified above are
no longer reflective of then-current industry exposures and Lessor informs Lessee of same, then
Lessor and Lessee shall in good faith meet and confer as early as reasonably practicable to
mutually agree upon appropriate increases to said limits to cause them to be reflective of then-
current industry standards. Such limit increases shall occur no more than once every five (5)
The insurance requirements set forth herein shall not be construed to limit or otherwise
affect the liability of Lessee.
Policies and Certificates. Lessee shall provide certificates of insurance evidencing said coverage
to Lessor upon execution of the Agreement and at least annually as the policies renew. Any
failure on the part of Lessor to request the required certificates of insurance shall not in any way
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be construed as a waiver of any of the aforesaid insurance requirements. All policies required
hereunder shall provide that the insurer shall notify Lessor of any policy cancellation not less
than thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date of such cancellation, or, if such cancelation
is due to non-payment of premium, not less than ten (10) days in advance of the effective date of
10.
INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
ELECTRIC UTILITIES. Lessee is responsible for all of their own utilities (power,
fiber & telephone) at the site and will install their own electrical meter. Lessee will not permit
any utility sharing with other tenants at the site. Lessee will cover the cost of powering the
Lessor's water monitoring equipment since it is such a low power draw, so long as the use
doesn't become excessive. Lessee shall review the Lessor's power draw every quarter to
determine whether the use has exceeded a reasonable amount.
12.
SERVICE INTERRUPTION. Lessor shall incur no liability to the Lessee for failure to
furnish space or electrical power as provided herein, or the rendition of any services, if prevented
by acts of God, strike, lockout or other differences with workers or industrial disturbance, act of
the public enemy, war, blockade, public riot, lightening, fire, storm, flood, freeze, explosion or
other casualty, compliance with laws, regulations or other governmental restraint, unavailability,
shortage or failure of supply, equipment, material or labor, delay in or lack of transportation,
breakdown or accident, and any other cause, whether of the kind specifically enumerated above
or otherwise, or any other causes beyond its control. Under no circumstances shall Lessor be
liable to Lessee for any loss due to aforementioned circumstances and shall only be liable for any
amount equal to the pro-rata refund of Lessee's pre-paid rent for the period of interruption if
caused by any other circumstances.
ACCESS TO PREMISES. The Lessee shall have a non-exclusive right to access to the
Premises 24-hours per day, seven days per week, for the purpose of routine and emergency
repairs to its equipment. Lessor shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that the Premises are
accessible by a four-wheel drive vehicle or ATV or by foot at all times.
14.
EMINENT DOMAIN. If the land upon which the Premises are located, is acquired or
condemned under the power of Eminent Domain, in whole or in part, such that the Premises are
unusable for the purposes set forth in this Agreement, whether by public authority, public utility
or otherwise, the terms of this Agreement shall cease and be terminated as of the date title shall
have vested in such public authority. Lessor shall be entitled to the entire amount of any
condemnation award, except the Lessee shall be entitled to or make claim for and retain a
condemnation award based on and attributable to the expense and damage of removing its
15.
TERMINATION AND DEFAULT.
Termination with cause: Either party shall give thirty (30) days written notice to the other party
to correct any violation of the provisions of this Agreement, including the provision for the
payment of rent. In the event the defaulting party has failed to correct said violation within the
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period, the aggrieved party may, upon sixty (60) days additional written notice by registered
mail, terminate this Agreement. The defaulting party shall have such extended period as may be
required beyond the thirty (30) days if the nature of the cure is such that it reasonably requires
more than thirty (30) days, so long as the defaulting party commences the cure within the thirty
(30) day period and thereafter continuously and diligently pursues the cure to completion;
Termination without cause: Lessee may terminate this Lease Agreement upon thirty (30) days'
notice in writing. The Lessee shall remove its equipment prior to the expiration of the thirty (30)
day period at Lessee's sole cost and expense.
If the termination with cause or without cause happens during the initial term, or during any
subsequent extension term, LESSEE is no longer responsible for any payments due aside from
the last month paid.
REMOVAL OF LESSEE'S EQUIPMENT. At the termination of this Agreement,
whether it expires by its own terms, or is cancelled by any reason, the Lessee at its own cost and
expense, remove all of its equipment and antennae from the Premises within thirty (30) days
following such termination and shall restore the Premises to substantially the same condition as
existed prior to installation by Lessee, normal wear and tear excepted. If Lessee fails to remove
its equipment and antennae as required, Lessee shall be deemed to have abandoned same and
Lessor may remove and dispose of such equipment and antennae as it elects. Lessee shall pay
Lessor for the actual costs of such removal and disposal, including without limitation, any legal
fees incurred by Lessor.
RULES AND REGULATIONS. The Lessee shall comply with all reasonable rules and
regulations annexed hereto as Exhibit "B" as may be imposed by the Lessor, including but not
limited to maintaining its equipment in a reasonable and safe manner. In addition, the Lessee
all local, state, and federal laws, including the proper licensing of its
operational frequencies at the facility and the posting of safety signs as required by law.
ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLET. The Lessee shall not assign this Agreement nor sublet
any or all of the leased facilities.,
LESSEE EXECUTORY CLAUSE. The Dutchess County fiscal year begins on January
1s and ends on December 31" of any given year. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained herein, it is understood and agreed that this Agreement shall be deemed executory only
to the extent of monies available to the County for the performance of the terms hereof and that
in the event that the Dutchess County Legislature fails to appropriate funds to affect payment in
any calendar year beyond the initial year herein, this Agreement shall automatically cease and
terminate on the last day of the year in which funds have been appropriated for said Agreement,
and no liability on account thereof shall be incurred by the Lessee beyond the funds available for
the performance of the terms of this Agreement. It is further understood and agreed that neither
this Agreement nor any representation by any public employee or officer creates any legal or
moral obligation to request, appropriate or make available monies for the purpose of this
Agreement.
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INTERPRETATION. This Lease Agreement shall be subject to interpretation of the
laws and rules of the State of New York.
MODIFICATION. No modification of this Lease Agreement shall be effective unless
in writing and signed by the then authorized representative of both parties.
22.
NOTICE. Any notice required or desired to be given or served by either party to this
Lease Agreement shall be deemed to have been given or served by either party to this Lease
Agreement when made in writing and mailed, by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
If to Lessor:
Supervisor
Village of Millerton
5933 N. Elm Avenue
Millerton, NY 12546
If to Lessee:
Commissioner
Dutchess County Department of
Emergency Response
392 Creek Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
The addresses may be changed from time to time by either party by serving notice provided,
however, any notice changing the address to which rent payments are to be directed must be
received by the Lessee at least ten (10) business days prior to the date when such change is to be
effective.
23.
SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal
or unenforceable, the validity legality -and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in
any way be affected or impaired thereby.
NO ORAL AGREEMENTS.
are no oral agreements, representations or
warranties between the parties hereto affecting this Lease Agreement and this Lease Agreement
supersedes and cancels any and all other previous
representations, negotiations, arrangements,
and understandings, if any, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof,
and shall not be used to interpret or construe this Lease Agreement.
LEASE BINDING ON HEIRS. SUCCESSORS, ETC. All the terms, covenants, and
conditions of this Lease Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the
respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto. The
relationship created hereunder is solely one of Lessor and Lessee.
26.
CAPTIONS. The captions are inserted only as a matter of convenience and reference
and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of this Lease Agreement nor in any
way affect the terms hereof.
NON-WAIVER. Failure to enforce any rights, options or privileges under any provision
of this Lease Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver thereof and shall not preclude such
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enforcement on any subsequent occasion. Further, the failure to enforce one right, option or
privilege shall not be deemed a waiver of the right to enforce any other right, option or privilege.
SERVICE OF PROCESS. In addition to the methods of service allowed by the New
York State Civil Practice Law & Rules (CPLR), both parties hereby consent to service of process
by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Service hereunder shall be complete
upon actual receipt of process or upon the receipt of the return thereof by the United States
Postal Service as refused. The parties must promptly notify each other, in writing, of each and
every change of address to which service of process can be made. Service to the last known
address shall be sufficient. A party will have thirty (30) calendar days after service is complete
in which to respond.
RECORD. The Lessee may record a Memorandum of Lease Agreement. The Lessor
shall cooperate with the Lessee to accomplish such
COUNTERPARTS: SIGNATURES TRANSMITTED BY ELECTRONIC MEANS.
This Lease Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken
together shall constitute one agreement, and any of the parties hereto may execute this
Agreement by signing any such counterpart. A facsimile or signature transmitted by electronic
means applied hereto or to any other document shall have the same force and effect as a
manually signed original. This provision contemplates giving legal force and effect to copies of
by New ork State Teston ge naw Artiere are ten of nation a grates as regulate
"Electronic Signatures and Records Act."
BINDING. This Lease Agreement shall be valid and binding once it has been approved
by the Dutchess County Attorney's Office, executed by the County Executive and delivered to
the Lessor at the address indicated in the introductory paragraph of this Lease Agreement.
PROJECT FINANCING AGREEMENT: This Lease Agreement is subordinate to the
Project Financing Agreement dated January 1, 2025 between the Village of Millerton and the
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation. Lessee agrees not to interfere with any
such financing as set forth between Lessor (Village of Millerton) and the New York State
Environmental Facilities Corporation.
33. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF OTHER LESSOR LEASES: Lessee acknowledges the
existence of a lease agreement between Lessor and Orange County-Poughkeepsie Limited
Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless dated June 8, 2010 and a lease agreement between Lessor
and Dutchess County Cellular Telephone Co., d/b/a Cellular One, dated November 10, 2000, and
further agrees not to interfere with such leases. This Lease Agreement between Lessor and
Lessee is subject to the Verizon Wireless lease and the Cellular One lease, but no part of such
agreements shall be read to require or obligate this Lessee (the County) to have accepted any
rights, obligations, or responsibilities imposed on Lessor (Village of Millerton) through those
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ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The terms of this Lease Agreement, including its
attachments, riders and exhibits, represent the final intent of the parties. Any modification,
rescission or waiver of the terms of this Lease Agreement shall be effective only if evidenced by
a subsequent writing, which is executed and acknowledged by the parties with the same
formalities accorded this Lease Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement this _
day of
, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ACCEPTED: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
By:
Dutchess County Attorney's Office
Susan J. Serino
County Executive
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
VILLAGE OF MILLERTON:
Department of Emergency Response
By:
Title:
Tenhifer Najdek, Mayor
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STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
28_ day of August
_. 2025. before me, the undersigned,
personally appeared Jennifer Najdek, Mayor personally known to me or proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that (s)he executed the same in his/her capacity, and that by
is/her signature on the instrument, the individual or the person upon behalf of which th
ndividal acted, executed the instrument
Nea I Cape
Notary Public
Notary Public, State of New York
Reg. No. 01C06293712
Qualified In Dutchess County
STATE OF NEW YORK
) SS:
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
undersigned, personally appeared Susan J. Serino, County Executive, personally known to me
or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his
capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the individual or the person upon behalf of
which the individual acted, executed the instrument.
Notary Public
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VILLAGE OF MILLERTON
933 N ELM AVENU
(ILLERTON, NY 1254
PHONE 518-789-4489
FAX 518-789-6764
E-MAIL. [email protected]
TOWN CLOCK
INCORPORATED. 1875
VILLAGE OF MILLERTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-41
DATED AUGUST 26, 2025
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
WHEREAS, the County of Dutchess ("Dutchess County") has proposed to lease a
portion of the Village of Millerton water tank and associated property for the installation of an
emergency services antennae, which Premises is more specifically described in the form of Lease
Agreement on file with the Village Clerk ("Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, Dutchess County will utilize space that was previously used by another
telecommunications provider; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(26), routine or continuing agency
administration is a Type II action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board, after due deliberation, finds it in the best interests of the
Village to enter into said Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Board of the Village of
Millerton, Dutchess County, New York (by the favorable vote of not less than a majority of all of
the members of the Board) as follows:
The Village Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Lease
Agreement in substantially the form on file with the Village Clerk, with such changes as shall
be approved by the Village Mayor and which do not affect the substance thereof.
The Village Mayor, Village Clerk, and the Village's other officers, employees
and agents are hereby authorized and directed for, and in the name and on behalf of the
Village, to do all acts and things required or proyided by the provisions of the Lease
Agreement.
3.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
EXTRACT OF MINUTES
A regular meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Millerton, Dutchess County, New York
was convened in public session at the Village Hall, 5933 N. Elm Avenue, Millerton, New York on
August 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., local time.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Najdek, and, upon roll being called, the following
members were:
PRESENT:
Jennifer Najdek
Matthew Hartzog
Matthew Soleau
Katie Cariello
David Sherman
Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
ABSENT:
The following persons were ALSO PRESENT:
The following resolution was offered by Trustee Sherman, seconded by Trustee Soleau, to wit;
VILLAGE OF MILLERTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-41
DATED AUGUST 26, 2025
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNIY OFDUTCHES ASE AGREEMENT WITH
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to vote on a roll call, which
resulted as follows:
Jennifer Najdek
Matthew Hartzog
Matthew Soleau
Katie Cariello
David Sherman
VOTING AYE
VOTING AYE
VOTING AYE
VOTING AYE
VOTING AYE
The foregoing resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
CERTIFICATE OF RECORDING OFFICER
The undersigned hereby certifies that:
She is the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Village of Millerton, Dutchess
County, New York (hereinafter called the "Village") and the custodian of the records of the
Village, including the minutes of the proceedings of the Village Board, and is duly authorized to
execute this certificate.
Attached hereto is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting
of the Village Board held on the 26th day of August, 2025 and entitled:
VILLAGE OF MILLERTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-41
DATED AUGUST 26, 2025
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
Said meeting was duly convened and held and said resolution was duly adopted in
of the resolution. All other requirements and proceedings under law, said regulations or otherwise
ncident to said meeting and the adoption of the resolution, including any publication, if require
y law, have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observec
The seal appearing below constitutes the official seal of the Village and was duly
affixed by the undersigned at the time this certificate was signed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has
hereunto set her hand this 2oth day of
August, 2025.
-SEAL-
Village Clerk
Public Safety Roll Call
District
No
Present:
Absent:
Vacant:
District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley
District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook
District 3 - LaGrange
District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon
District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie
District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie
District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck
District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie
District 15 - Wappinger
District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook
District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale
District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill
3
Resolution:
Motion:
Name
Truitt*
Houston*
Polasek*
Valdés Smith*
Atkins*
Lawler
Kearney
Versaci
Faust (C)
Drago
Garito
Rolison (VC)
Yes
V
Abreal
Absent
Total :
Abstentions:
Abseat
No
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LEASE TOWER SPACE AT 14 DESTINY LANE IN THE VILLAGE OF MILLERTON
PERTAINING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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Roll Call Sheets
District
Present:
Absent:
Vacant:
District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley
District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook
District 3 - LaGrange
District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon
District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie
District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie
District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie
District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie
District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie
District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie
District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie
District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie
District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck
District 12 - East Fishkill
District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger
District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie
District 15 - Wappinger
District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill
District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill
District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook
District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck
District 21 - East Fishkill
District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale
District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill
District 24 - Dover and Pawling
Resolution: -
Motion:
6
0
Last Name
Truitt
Houston
Polasek
Valdés Smith
Atkins
Gorman
Travelpiece
Lawler
D'Aquanni
Kaul
Brendli
Johnson
Kearney
Metzger
Paoloni
Versaci
Faust
McHoul
Page
Drago
Munn
Caswell
Garito
Rolison
House
Total :
YES,
NO
Ibsent
Absent
Abolut
Absent
19
Yes
No
Abstentions:
2025156 AUTHORIZING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR THE COUNTY TO
LEASE TOWER SPACE AT 14 DESTINY LANE IN THE VILLAGE OF MILLERTON
PERTAINING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
OCTOBER 14, 2025