TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015
This Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:35 p.m. Supervisor Stewart presided and the Deputy Clerk called the roll. Present were:
Councilman Denis Troy
Councilman Thomas Diviny
Councilman Thomas Morr
Councilman Paul Valentine
Also present: Teresa Accetta-Pugh, Deputy Clerk
Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk (office)
John Edwards, Town Attorney
Teresa Kenny, Deputy Town Attorney
Jeff Bencik, Finance Director
James Dean, Superintendent of Highways
Joe Moran, Commissioner of DEME
Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes
John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE
Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
Kevin Nulty, Police Chief
Esta Baitler, Sparkill, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) presented Certificates of Appreciations to the Town for making the St. Patrick’s Day parade safe.
Summary of Public Comments:
Esta Baitler, Sparkill, is against the Anellotech project. She asked for an update regarding the sidewalks along Route 340.
Genevieve Coffey, Pearl River, spoke very highly about Robert Dell. She asked the Town Board to reappoint him to the Planning Board.
Amy Wortheim, Pearl River, said Anellotech is a slow path to pollution and the community is fearful of the toxins.
Mike Mandel, Pearl River, explained that the Town Board has a duty to revise the Town Code. The Town residents should have priority for use of the soccer fields.
JoAnne McElligott, Pearl River, Why is Anellotech coming here? Why is the Town not stopping them? She is looking forward to voting the Town Board members out.
Eileen Larkin, Palisades, agrees that the Town codes need to be updated according to State and Environmental guidelines. She is in favor of the memorializing resolution for E. Ramapo Schools.
Heather Hurley, Pearl River, is against the Anellotech project. She criticized the Planning Board members and asked when the Town Board is going to take action.
Ronnie Cummings, CSEA President, explained hiring an outside Assistant Building Inspector, while there is already a well-qualified employee violates the CSEA contract. She made the Town Board aware this issue will go to arbitration.
John Buckley, member of the Orangeburg Library, spoke about the newly renovated Tappan Library and that it is worth visiting.
Dimitri Laddis, Piermont, said the Town Board missed a good opportunity for action with the Anellotech project and are missing a good opportunity for action regarding the soccer field.
Mary Cardenas, Town Historian, informed the Board that she had a very successful meeting with the Project Manager of the Pointe at Lake Tappan regarding the restoration of the Seth House. Tom Sullivan, Pearl River, is disappointed but not surprised with the Planning Board’s decision regarding Anellotech. He is in favor of appointing new members to the Lane Use Boards.
Chris Smith, Pearl River, encouraged updating the Town Codes. He asked, if the Anellotech project could be slowed-down.
Tracy O’Benellia, Pearl River, grew-up near Indian Point. As a result, she and her sister have deadly health issues, from the chemicals that Indian Point vented into the air. She hopes the Town will reconsider the Anellotech project.
Manny Larenas, Pearl River, said decision making affects lives. It is sad the Town Board did not fight to oppose the Anellotech project. He believes it is not too late for the Town Board to make a quality decision.
Shelly Morgan, Tappan, said the soccer fields land and clubhouse building is owned by the Town. OMM paid for the costs of renovations for both. The clubhouse is also used by senior citizens. The seniors should be able to use the clubhouse during the summer months.
Bob Shannon, Pearl River and NYC Firefighter, said Anellotech is a huge hazmat situation waiting to happen. He is concerned about safety for everyone and he does not want to live in danger.
RESOLUTION NO. 189 CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 190 APPROVE/PROJECT GRADUATION
FUNDING
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Director of Finance, Project Graduation funding is hereby approved as follows and charged to Account A4211.457:
Tappan Zee High School $1500 Pearl River High School $1500
Nanuet High School $ 750 Albertus Magnus High School $ 200
Nyack High School $ 750
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Valentine, Troy, Diviny
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 191 APPROVE/2016 BUDGET CALENDAR
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Article 8 of the Town Law of the State of New York provides for a budget system for a Town and the Town Board wishes to set up a budget schedule as provided in Article 8 of the Town Law by designating various dates to implement the 2016 budget; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the following dates are hereby set as official dates of the Town of Orangetown for the submission and adoption of the budget as required by law: JUNE 30, 2015: Last date for department heads to submit a capital budget for 2016, as well as a capital improvement plan for the period 2016 through 2020;
JULY 7, 2015: Last date for department heads to submit estimate of 2016 operating revenues and expenditures to Supervisor with the estimates submitted in such form and containing such information as the Supervisor shall prescribe;
BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1ST and SEPTEMBER 15TH 2015: The Town Board shall endeavor to meet with department heads and amongst themselves to discuss the budget prior to the filing of the budget by the Supervisor;
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2015: Last day for each ambulance and paramedic district, and South Orangetown libraries to submit an estimate of revenues and expenditures, as well as audited financial statements;
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015: Last day for the supervisor to file with the Town Clerk the tentative budget and budget message for 2016, and the estimates and schedules of the various administrative units;
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015: At a meeting of the Town Board at 7:30 P.M. at Town Hall, Orangeburg, New York, the Town Clerk shall distribute to the Town Board the 2016 Tentative Budget for the Town and publish it on the Town’s web site;
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015: Schedule a public hearing for October 6, 2015, 8:00 p.m. regarding the Blauvelt Fire District Contract.
OCTOBER 6, 2015: Last day for each fire district to submit to the Town Clerk the proposed 2016 budget and notice of public hearing on the 2016 budget for public review and inclusion on the Town’s website;
OCTOBER 20, 2015: Public hearing date for all fire district budgets (third Tuesday in October by State law);
OCTOBER 20, 2015: Last day for the Town Board to complete review of Tentative Budget and file the Preliminary Budget with the Town Clerk who will publish it on the Town’s web site;
OCTOBER 20, 2015: Town Clerk is directed, within seven (7) days, to publish said Preliminary Budget and post a notice of public hearing, as required by law, on said Preliminary Budget, to be held on November 4, 2015, which notice includes the salaries of the Town Board and the Town Clerk and a public hearing on tax cap override, if necessary;
NOVEMBER 4, 2015: At 8:00 p.m. a public hearing on the Preliminary Budget shall be held at Town Hall, Orangeburg, New York. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Town Board may by resolution adopt a final budget, either accepting or amending the Preliminary Budget and said budget may become the legally adopted budget for the Town of Orangetown for the year commencing January 1, 2016;
NOVEMBER 17, 2015: Legal deadline for budget adoption and submittal of approved fire district budgets to the Town Finance Director who will publish the budgets on the Town’s web site.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Diviny, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 192 STATE MONITOR/EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTION
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2014 the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Education appointed a Fiscal Monitor to the East Ramapo Central School District to review the District’s fiscal practices, conduct, and history, and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Monitor conducted a four (4) month-long investigation that included interviews with East Ramapo Central School District officials, teachers, students, PTA
RESOLUTION NO. 192 – Continued
leaders, community stakeholders, clergy and many others, as well as tours of the public and private schools, observations of classes, reviews of District records and other documents, and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Monitor submitted to the New York Board of Regents and State Education Department a report on November 18, 2014 known as “East Ramapo: A School District in Crisis,” and
WHEREAS, in his report, the Fiscal Monitor provided recommendations to reform and improve the state of the East Ramapo Central School District, and
WHEREAS, Rockland County State Assembly members Ellen C. Jaffee and Kenneth P. Zebrowski, Jr., and State Senator David Carlucci are sponsoring an oversight plan that will engender collaboration between a State Monitor and East Ramapo officials to improve the operation of the District and rebuild trust in the community, and
WHEREAS, Bill S.3821-2015 in the New York State Senate and Bill A.5355-2015 in the New York State Assembly propose a reform of the East Ramapo Central School District’s governance structure, replete with “checks and balances” of the East Ramapo School Board and Superintendent, and
WHEREAS, the Bills provide a vehicle to override decisions by the School Board and Superintendent that are determined unreasonable by the State Monitor, and
WHEREAS, the Bills require that a State Monitor develop and implement a five (5) year strategic academic and fiscal improvement plan in consultation with the Commissioner of Education and the East Ramapo Board within six (6) months of the date of the Monitor’s appointment, and
WHEREAS, according to the Bills, the Monitor’s plan must identify strategies that address areas where improvements are needed in East Ramapo School District operations, including but not limited to its fiscal stability, academic opportunities and outcomes, education of students with disabilities, education of English language learners, community relations and Board governance practices, and shall ensure District compliance with all applicable New York State and Federal laws and regulations, and
WHEREAS, the said Bills are intended to ensure that the East Ramapo Central School District conducts its business in a transparent fashion, and
WHEREAS, the said Bills provide a protective mechanism in which the East Ramapo School Board or Superintendent may appeal State Monitor decisions that arguably violate the New York State Education Law; the Rules of the Board of Regents; the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, or the terms of the five (5) year strategic academic and fiscal improvement plan, and
WHEREAS, the Bills seek to bring together the entire East Ramapo Community to work towards a long-term solution that will address the unique needs of the School District, as well as provide important oversight,
NOW, THERREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown hereby supports the New York State legislature pass Bill S.3821-2015 and Bill A.5355-2015 – an Act to Authorize the Commissioner of Education to appoint a State Monitor to Oversee the East Ramapo Central
School District and establish the Powers and Duties of the Sate Monitor, and that the Governor sign such Legislation, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to send a copy of this resolution to the Hon. Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York; Hon. David Carlucci, Hon. William J. Larkin, Jr., New York State Senators; Hon. Kenneth P. Zebrowski, Jr., Hon. Ellen C. Jaffee, and Hon. James G. Skoufis, Members of the New York
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State Assembly; the President Pro Tem of the New York State Senate; the Speaker of the New York State Assembly; the Majority and Minority Leaders of the New York State Senate and Assembly; and to such other persons as the Clerk, in her discretion, may deem proper in order to effectuate the purpose of this resolution.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 193 STREET NAMING/HENRY KAUFMANN RD/HKC WAY/ HAPPY CAMPER WAY PEARL RIVER/APPROVE
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds opened its doors in 1955 as the Mildred Goetz Day Camp in Pearl River; and
WHEREAS, the Campgrounds is comprised of 95 acres of lush woods, grassy hills, open meadows, a sparkling lake, and a winding stream; and
WHEREAS, the Campgrounds annually serves more than 3,500 campers from Manhattan, the Bronx, Rockland, Westchester, and Bergen Counties; and
WHEREAS, the owners of Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds desire to designate private road names within the grounds in order to assist first responders during their response to an emergency on the camp grounds; and
WHEREAS, Rockland County 9-1-1 Emergency Services and the Rockland County Planning Department-GIS Division have worked with the Campgrounds’ staff to identify primary ingress and egress roads that if named would assist first responders when they are dispatched by the Orangetown Police Department to an emergency on the camp grounds; and
WHEREAS, the Campground owners have requested that said private roads, as identified on the attached site map, be named Henry Kaufmann Road, HKC Way, and Happy Camper Way; and
WHEREAS, the Campground owners expressly acknowledge that the private roads are not owned nor maintained by the Town of Orangetown; and
WHEREAS, the Campground owners acknowledge that the Town of Orangetown has standardized requirements for street signs, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown hereby authorizes and directs that the private roads consisting of Orangetown Tax Lot Section 20.38 Block 301 Lot 28 shall be forever named and known as “Henry Kaufmann Road”, “HKC Way”, and “Happy Camper Way”, and all future maps depicting said area shall indicate the naming of these private roads as “Henry Kaufmann Road”, “HKC Way”, and “Happy Camper Way”; and authorizes and directs that any such street sign posted shall follow the Town of Orangetown Highway Department “Requirements for Street Sign Specifications”.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Valentine, Troy, Diviny
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 194 COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 194 – Continued
RESOLVED, agenda items five, eight, nine, ten, twelve, fifteen and sixteen are hereby combined.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 195 AID/GRAN FONDO NEW YORK
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway Department to lend assistance which includes the use of cones, detour signs, barricades and barrels for the Gran Fondo Cycling Marathon on Sunday, May 17, 2015, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 196 AID/ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE/ COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway Department to lend assistance which includes the use of barricades and cones for the St. Thomas Aquinas College commencement on Friday, May 8, 2015.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 197 AID/PEARL RIVER HOOK & LADDER LADIES AUXILIARY CRAFT FAIR
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway Department and Parks Department to lend assistance which includes the use of six (6) trash barrels and three (3) port-o-sans (1 handicap & 2 regular) for the Craft Fair/Flea Market at the Central Avenue School Fair, on Sunday, May 3, 2015.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 198 AID/TAPPAN MEMORIAL DAY
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 198 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway Department, to lend assistance, which includes the use of barricades and from the Orangetown Police Department, which includes two (2) Auxiliary Police Officers, for the Memorial Day Parade in Tappan, on Monday, May 25, 2015, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 199 AID/ORANGEBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSOCIATION/CARNIVAL
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway Department, to lend assistance, which includes the use of garbage cans, barricades and a dumpster, for the Orangeburg Volunteer Fire Association Carnival, from June 3, 2015 thru June 7, 2015.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 200 AID/SOAP BOX DERBY
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board herby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway Department and Parks Department, to lend assistance, which includes the use of five (5) port-o-sans, trash barrels, barricades, cones and message board, for the Soap Box Derby, on the following dates: Trial Run: 5/31/15, Actual Date: 6/7/15 and the rain date: 6/14/15, from 6 am to 4 pm.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 201 SHOWMOBILE/DENNIS MCHUGH 5K
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon completion of all necessary paperwork, the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation has forwarded, for approval by the Town Board, use of the Showmobile by The Dennis P. McHugh Foundation for their 11th Annual Dennis P. McHugh 5k Run/Walk & Family Fair, on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at a rental cost of $350.00, with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 202 J. FLETCHER CREAMER & SON/PERMIT BOND/RELEASE
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, the permit bond, for J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Liberty Mutual Permit Bond # 015041320, be released. All road work has been satisfactorily completed to the Highway Department’s specifications and there are no outstanding inspection fees.
Ayes: Councilperson Diviny, Supervisor Stewart
Councilmpersons Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 203 TODD CABLE/PERMIT BOND RELEASE
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, the permit bond for Todd Cable Construction, LLC, Traveler’s Casualty and Surety Company of America Permit Bond # 105963663, be released. All road work performed by the Zayo Group has been satisfactorily completed to the Highway Department’s specifications and there are no outstanding inspection fees.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 204 CONTRACT/CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION/MS4 REQUIREMENTS/APPROVE
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of DEME and the Superintendent of Highways, the annual contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension, for the Town’s MS4 requirements, to provide community-wide education, is approve at a cost of $6,800.00 payable within 60 days after receiving the invoice, to be split equally between Highway Department and DEME.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 205 AWARD BID/VERDE ELECTRIC MAINTENANCE & MINOR EMERGENCY REPAIR OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC & PEDESTRIAN CONTROL SIGNALS & DEVICES.
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for Maintenance and Minor Repair of Vehicular Traffic and Pedestrian Control Signals and Devices, which were received and publicly opened on March 12, 2015; a copy of the Affidavit of
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Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 04-B-15, and made a part of these minutes. Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Verde Electric Maintenance Corp., the only qualified bidder, in the amount of $55,170.00 per year, $165,510.00 for a term of three (3) years.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 206 ORANGEBURG ROAD BRIDGE OVER CSX RAILROAD/APPROVE
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Rockland County Superintendent of Highways proposes the replacement of the Orangeburg Road Bridge over the CSX Railroad (BIN 3346040) in the Town of Orangetown, County of Rockland; and
WHEREAS, the County of Rockland, through its Superintendent of Highways, will include as part of the project the replacement/construction of sidewalks, roadway lighting and traffic signal facilities as shown on the contract plans relating to the project; and
WHEREAS, the County of Rockland, through its Superintendent of Highways, will provide for the construction of the above mentioned work, as shown on the contract plans relating to the project; and
WHEREAS, the execution, of such agreement, is in the best interest, of both Rockland County and the Town of Orangetown.
RESOLVED, that the Town of Orangetown approves the construction of such sidewalks as shown on the contract plans relating to the project and that the Town of Orangetown agrees to maintain or cause to be maintained the constructed sidewalks as shown on the contract plans, including the control of snow and ice; and be if further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Orangetown approves the construction of roadway lighting as shown on the contract plans relating to the project and that the Town of Orangetown agrees to pay the operational electric costs for said roadway lighting as shown on the contract plans, and be it further,
RESOLVED, that the Town of Orangetown approves the construction of traffic signal facilities as shown on the contract plans relating to the project and that the Town of Orangetown agrees to maintain or cause to be maintained the traffic signal facilities, including agreeing to pay the operational electric costs for said traffic signal facilities as shown on the contract plans; and be it further,
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Town of Orangetown, Town Board is hereby directed to transmit five (5) certified copies of the foregoing resolution to the Rockland County Superintendent of Highways.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 207 GOLF GOLD CARD/STU SHARPLES APPROVE
Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, award Stu Sharples, recently retired Head Greenskeeper, of Blue Hill Golf Course, a Town of Orangetown Golf Gold Card. This card will entitle him to free golfing privileges on Orangetown Golf Courses.
Ayes: Councilpersons Valentine, Morr, Troy, Diviny
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 208 AWARD BID/ RESURFACING TENNIS COURTS/SPORT TECH. CONSTRUCTION
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation duly advertised for sealed bids for Conversion and Resurfacing of the Veterans Park Tennis Courts, which were received and publicly opened on April 1, 2015; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 04-C-15 , and made a part of these minutes. Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Sport Tech. Construction of Brewster NY, the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $32,500.00.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 209 MARK ALBERT/ATTEND NYS RECREATION & PARKS CONFERENCE/PERMISSION GRANTED
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, permission is hereby granted to Mark Albert, Senior Recreation Leader, to attend the New York State Recreation & Parks Society Conference & Awards Dinner, on Monday, April 27, at no cost to the Town of Orangetown. Also grant permission for use of Town vehicle.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 210 DAVID W. MAJEWSKI/ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR/APPOINT
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 210 – Continued
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Director of OBZPAE, David W. Majewski is hereby appointed to the position of Assistant Building Inspector, provisional, Grade 15, Step 1, at a salary of $64,225.00, effective date to be determined.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 211 JANICE GANLEY/SUPERVISOR OF FISCAL SERVICES/APPOINT
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of Rockland County Personnel and the Human Resources Coordinator, Janice Ganley is hereby appointed to the position of Supervisor of Fiscal Services, permanent, from EL#15003 (PROM), effective April 29, 2015, no change in salary.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 212 PO HAROLD G. JOHNSON/NJ EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CONFERENCE/PERMISSION GRANTED
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, permission is hereby granted to PO Harold G. Johnson, to attend the NJ Emergency Preparedness Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, May 4-8, 2015, at a cost of $601.00, to be charged to the Office of Emergency Management budget line A-3645.457.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 213 CHIEF KEVIN A. NULTY/ANNUAL TRAINING/ NYS ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS’ OF POLICE / PERMISSION GRANTED
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes Chief Kevin A. Nulty to attend the annual training conference of NYS Association of Chiefs’ of Police, Saratoga Springs, NY, July 12-15, 2015, at a cost of $921.00, to be charged to budget line B-3120.408.16.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 214 CAPTAIN JAMES BROWN/FBI MID-ATLANTIC LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVE DEVELPOMENT SEMINAR PERMISSION GRANTED
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, permission is hereby granted to Captain James Brown, to attend the FBI Mid-Atlantic Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar, Princeton, NJ, June 7-12, 2015, at a cost of $1,530.00, to be charged to budget line B-3120.408.16.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 215 SEWER WORK 2015 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney and the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, a Certificate of Registration for 2015 Sewer Work is approved to:
- Carmelo Scaffidi & Sons, 34 North Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
- RR Plumbing Services Corporation, 525 Waverly Ave., Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 216 THE POINTE AT LAKE TAPPAN/THE CLUB AT PEARL RIVER PERFORMANCE BOND ACCEPT/RECEIVE/FILE
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The Club at Pearl River, LLC, as successor to Pearl River Veterans, LLC as the owner of certain property located at Blue Hill Road South and Veterans Memorial Drive, Pearl River, New York, (Tax Lot 73.10 Block 1 Lots 4, 5, 6) applied for and received site plan approval, from the Town of Orangetown Planning Board, for construction of a Planned Adult Community, at that location, pursuant to Planning Board decisions #2012-50, 2013-05, 2013-20 and 2015-19 and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said approvals, the Planning Board determined that the applicant must submit a Performance Bond to ensure the completion of certain public improvements in the
amount of $1,789,474.50 (One Million Seven Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Four and 50/100 Dollars), which improvements are a condition of site plan approval, and
WHEREAS, the applicant The Club at Pearl River, LLC has submitted a fully executed Performance Bond, dated March 19, 2015 (Bond #0650916) issued by International Fidelity Insurance Company as Surety and The Club at Pearl River, LLC, as principal and the Town of Orangetown, as Obligee, in the amount of $1,789,474.50 (One Million Seven Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Four and 50/100 Dollars) as collateral, for such Bond, which has been approved as to form and substance by the Town Attorney’s Office,
RESOLUTION NO. 216 – Continued
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Town hereby formally accepts, receives and files a Performance Bond, issued by International Fidelity Insurance Company as Surety and The Club at Pearl River, LLC as principal and the Town of Orangetown as Obligee, in the amount of $1,789,474.50 (One Million Seven Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Four and 50/100 Dollars), in favor of the Town of Orangetown with respect to the Pointe at Lake Tappan Site Plan located at Blue Hill Road South and Veterans Memorial Drive, Pearl River, New York, (Tax Lot 73.10 Block 1 Lots 4, 5, 6), which Performance Bond requires completion of certain public improvements no later than October 19, 2017.”
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 217 APPROVE/TAX CERTIORARI INNOVATIVE PLASTICS
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Assessor, approve and authorize Dennis D. Michaels, Deputy Town Attorney, to sign the Stipulation regarding the tax certiorari proceeding Innovative Plastics v. The Town of Orangetown, et al., Tax Map designation 74.07-1-28, (400 Route 303; SOCSD) for the tax assessment years 2010 through 2014, for a total refund by the County of $5,533, a total refund by the Town of $18,977 and a total refund by the School District of $59,019. Interest on the Town’s liability as a result of assessment decrease or refund is waived if payment is made within sixty (60) days after a copy of the order based upon the settlement is served on the Town.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Diviny, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 218 BLAUVELT FIRE DEPT/DAVID J SANSONE III/JUAN J CAAL-GARCIA APPOINT
Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Blauvelt Fire Dept., David James Sansone III and Juan Jose Caal-Garcia are hereby appointed to the position of Firefighter, with the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company.
Ayes: Councilpersons Valentine, Morr, Troy, Diviny
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 219 ACCEPT/RECEIVE/FILE/ TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following documents are accepted, received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office:
- Daniel P Duthie, Esq. agreement – legal services/purchase of street lights.
- Daniel P Duthie, Esq. agreement – legal services/O & R rate increase.
RESOLUTION NO. 219 – Continued
- March 24, 2015 Executive Session minutes.
- Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company, 2015-2016 Agreement.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 220 AID/HOMES FOR HEROES
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to loan 50 folding chairs to Homes for Heroes, Inc., (355 Western Highway, Tappan, NY), for an event to be held on Saturday, May 9th at 10am, with a rain date of Saturday, May 16th.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 221 PAY VOUCHERS
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, Jeff Bencik, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for the General Fund, Town Outside Village, Blue Hill, Broadacres, Highway, Sewer, Capital Projects, Risk Retention, and Special Parking Funds for a total amount of $2,368,059.07.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 222 2014 BUDGET TRANSFERS &
AMENDMENTS/APPROVE
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the following 2014 Budget Amendments/Transfers:
| Town of Orangetown | |||
| Budget Amendment Request Form | |||
| Date: | Dec-14 | ||
| Account Number | Account Name | Increase | Decrease |
| A.9730.457 | Debt Service -Contracts with Outside Vendors | 43,154.65 | |
| A.9010.800 | Retirement | 14,921.82 | |
| A.1622.457 | Shared Services – Contract with Outside Vendors | 16,726.99 | |
| A.1622.455 | Shared Service – Utilities | 2,924.05 | |
| A.1450.457 | Elections – Contracts with Outside Vendors | 1,939.00 | |
| A.1356.457 | Board of Assessment review – Outside Vendors | 1,550.00 | |
| A.1320.457 | Independent Audit | 2,900.00 | |
| A.1620.011 | Building Maintenance – Permanent staff | 2,740.40 | |
| A.1620.457 | Building Maintenance – Outside Vendors | 2,970.38 | |
| A.1620.013 | Building Maintenance – Seasonal & Part time | 827.25 | |
| A.4211.457 | Substance Abuse – Outside Vendors | 1,682.50 | |
| A.6510.457 | Veterans Services – Outside vendors | 1,000.00 | |
| A.7620.13 | Adult Recreation – Seasonal & Part time | 733.22 | |
| A.7620.457 | Adult Recreation – Outside Vendors | 667.20 | |
| A.8989.457.63 | Orangetown Housing Authority – Outside Vendors | 76,080.60 | |
| A.9060.800 | Hospitalization | 170,818.06 | |
| To record 2014 General Fund budget line transfers | |||
| TOTALS | 170,818.06 | 170,818.06 | |
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 223 ADJOURNED/MEMORY
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, at 9:10 p.m., the Town Board adjourned, in memory of Mary Ann Mathsen, Nyack; Teresa Berasi, Nyack; and Louise Poresky, Nyack.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr
Noes: None
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk