TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 16, 2001
The Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:55 P.M. Supervisor Kleiner presided. The Town Clerk called the roll. Present were:
Councilman Robert Bergman
Councilman Edward Fisher
Councilman Dennis O’Donnell
Councilman Denis Troy
Also present:
Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk
Eliot Tozer, Deputy Supervisor
Thomas O’Connell, Deputy Town Attorney
Brian Shortt, Confidential Assistant to Supervisor
Charles Richardson, Director of Finance
James Dean, Superintendent of Highways
Robert Beckerle, Dir., Dept of Environmental Mgt. & Eng.
Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police
Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes
Mary McCloskey, Assessor’s Office
John Giardiello, Director, OBZPAE
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Joe Mercurio and Gerry Bottari.
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Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police, thanked the Supervisor and Town Board, the Honor Guard, the public, family members and officers of the Orangetown Police Dept. He summarized the process for promotion within the Police Department. He introduced Detective Bottari and Sergeant Mercurio and spoke of their police background.
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RESOLUTION NO. 38 APPOINT/POLICE SERGEANT
BOTTARI
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Detective Gerald Bottari is hereby appointed to the position of Police Sergeant, effective January 18, 2001.
Ayes: Councilmen Fisher, Troy, Bergman, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, administered the oath of office to Sergeant Bottari.
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RESOLUTION NO. 39 APPOINT/POLICE LIEUTENANT/MERCURIO
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Sergeant Anthony Mercurio is hereby appointed to the position of Police Lieutenant, effective January 18, 2001.
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Fisher, O’Donnell, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, administered the oath of office to Lieutenant Mercurio.
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The Supervisor and the Town Board members extended their congratulations to the two newly promoted officers, and commended all of the officers. They noted the difficulty in the selection because of the candidates’ resumes and their accomplishments. Supervisor Kleiner summarized the procedure involved in the selection process.
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Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police, thanked the Police Honor Guard for being present.
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The public portion was opened and the following spoke:
Gail Raffaele, Tappan, asked how Town Attorney James Riley is? She spoke on bi-partisan committees and asked when they meet. She also asked if the mileage allowance for use of own vehicles is reported to the Internal Revenue Service.
Jeff Berman, Blauvelt, re open space preservation and concerned that no allocation in Town budget. He asked the Town to create a fund for open space acquisition now.
Paul Prisco, Palisades, spoke on contamination of well water.
Eileen Larkin, Palisades, re Palisades Civic Association meeting on January 17, 2001 at 7:30 P.M. She is opposed to members of land use boards coming from the villages as hamlets are not allowed to sit on Village Boards.
Peggy Rasso, HABOR member, spoke on the qualifications of Larry Bucciarrelli for the Historic Areas Board of Review and in favor of his reappointment.
Barry Snyder, Orangeburg, commended the Highway Department on clearing the streets. He also complimented Richard Rose, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Building and Maintenance, and Mrs. Dodge, chairman of the Parks Development Advisory Committee, and their importance in future planning.
Betsy Brenner, Orangeburg, advised that the Rockland Psychiatric Center Citizens’ Advisory Board will meet next Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. in Town Hall. She thanked Sergeant Mercurio for meeting with Rockland Psychiatric Center security and keeping the Advisory Board informed.
Carol Silverstein, Orangeburg, Chairman of the Blue Hill Golf Course Advisory Committee, requested that liaisons to boards and committees attend a significant number of meetings. She asked that the Board withhold any more appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Committee until there is a vacancy.
Fran Oldenburger, Blauvelt, spoke on the importance of open space and land use boards and attendance.
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RESOLUTION NO. 40 APPOINT/DEPUTY RECEIVER TAXES/BOYLE
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bergman and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Receiver of Taxes, Marie Boyle is hereby appointed to the position of Deputy Receiver of Taxes in the Receiver of Taxes Office, at an annual salary of $39,330, effective January 22, 2001.
Ayes: Councilmen Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 41 APPOINT/REAL PROPERTY DATA COLLECTOR\GRIFFITH
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Assessor, provisional employee Joyce Griffith is hereby appointed to the position of Real Property Data Collector, on a permanent basis, from Eligible List Number 00082, grade 4, annual salary of $27,947 (no change), effective January 23, 2001.
Ayes: Councilmen Troy, O’Donnell, Bergman, Fisher
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 42 CHANGE/MILEAGE ALLOW USE OF OWN VEHICLES
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that mileage allowance for use of own vehicles in 2001 to 34.5 cents per mile, in accordance with IRS mileage rates is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilmen O’Donnell, Troy, Bergman, Fisher
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 43 ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by and Councilman Fisher was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Organizational Minutes of January 3, 2001, Audit Minutes of January 8, 2001, and Special Town Board Minutes of January 8th and 10th, 2001 are hereby accepted.
Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 44 AUTHORIZE/SETTLEMENT LEWIS
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized to enter into and execute stipulations of settlement and all other necessary settlement documents, on behalf of the Town of Orangetown, in the matter of Arleen Lewis v. Town of Orangetown (Clarkstown Justice Court Docket #00101080) in the settlement amount of $400.00, to be paid by the Town to Arleen Lewis, which civil action is for property damage grounded upon negligence.
Ayes: Councilmen O’Donnell, Fisher, Bergman, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 45 RECEIVE/FILE AGREEMENT JAMES STEWART
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the original executed agreement between Town of Orangetown and James E. Stewart, Golf Pro, Blue Hill Golf Course is hereby received and filed.
Ayes: Councilmen Troy, O’Donnell, Bergman, Fisher
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 46 ADOPT POLICE REGS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Police Regulations (to be effective for a period of six months), installation of “Stop” signs at the following locations are hereby approved:
- Manor Blvd., Pearl River @ the intersection of White Ave. (Southwest corner)
- Edward St., Sparkill @ the intersection of Sparkill Ave. (North corner of the dividing island. This will stop traffic entering Edward Street from Sparkill Ave.)
And, Be It
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Highway Department is hereby authorized to install signs.
Ayes: Councilmen Troy, O’Donnell, Bergman, Fisher
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 47 DESIGNATE LIAISONS 2001 COMMITTEES & BOARDS
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Liaisons to 2001 Committees and Boards are hereby designated as follows (liaison choices in formation):
ACABOR Denis Troy
BLUE HILL GOLF Denis O’Donnell
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW Denis O’Donnell
BOARD OF ETHICS Thom Kleiner
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION Denis O’Donnell
CABLE TV Denis O’Donnell
CITIZENS ADVISORY FOR CDBG Thom Kleiner
FUNDING APPLICATIONS Thom Kleiner
GRIEVANCE Eliot Tozer
HISTORIC AREAS BOARD OF REVIEW Denis Troy
HOUSING AUTHORITY Denis O’Donnell
MUSEUM & ARCHIVE Thom Kleiner
PARKS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY Robert Bergman
PEARL RIVER PARKING ADVISORY Robert Bergman
PLANNING BOARD Thom Kleiner
PROJECT REVIEW Thom Kleiner
SAFETY Eliot Tozer
SANITATION (COMMISSION) Robert Bergman
SENIOR CITIZENS’ ADVISORY Denis Troy
SHADE TREE (COMMISSION) Robert Bergman
SUBSTANCE ABUSE Edward Fisher
TRAFFIC ADVISORY (BOARD) Denis Troy
VOLUNTEER HEALTH SERVICES Edward Fisher
YOUTH COURT Edward Fisher
YOUTH RECREATION Edward Fisher
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Edward Fisher
ROCKLAND PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
CITIZENS’ ADVISORY BOARD Edward Fisher
Ayes: Councilmen Fisher, Troy, Bergman, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 48 REAPPOINT/SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMM
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bergman and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Alessandro Sabatino is hereby reappointed to the Substance Abuse Committee for the year 2001.
Ayes: Councilmen Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 49 REAPPOINT SHADE TREE COMM
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bergman and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Eric Carlson is hereby reappointed as member and chairman to the Shade Tree Commission for the year 2001.
Ayes: Councilmen Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 50 REAPPOINT/ROCKLAND PSYCHIATRIC CENTER CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMM
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bergman and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed members of the Rockland Psychiatric Center Citizens’ Advisory Board, for the year 2001:
Betsy Brenner, Co-Chair Tim Hopkins, Co-Chair
Barbara Hopkins Barry Snyder
Raselle Fisher Dr. Carol Paras
Shelly Morgan Hector May
Georgia Lippsett Maryellen Walsh
Sandra Stulberg Kitty Rooney Koch
Margaret Warren Elizabeth Turk
Vince Moran Watson Morgan
Bruce Bond (Pearl River Board of Ed. Member)
Edward Fisher, Town Board Liaison
Ayes: Councilmen O’Donnell, Bergman, Fisher, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 51 APPOINT/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS/CASTAGNA
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that David Castagna is hereby appointed as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for a five (5) year term, effective January 19, 2001 through December 31, 2005.
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 52 APPOINT/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS/SULLIVAN
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bergman and on roll call was adopted:
RESOLVED, that Thomas Sullivan is hereby appointed as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to fill the unexpired term of Al Visalli, effective January 19, 2001 through December 31 2002.
Ayes: Councilmen O’Donnell, Bergman, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Abst.: Councilman Fisher
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 53 APPOINT/PLANNING BOARD
DELL
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bergman and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Robert Dell is hereby appointed as member of the Planning Board for a seven (7) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2007.
Ayes: Councilmen O’Donnell, Bergman, Fisher, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 54 REAPPOINT/ACABOR/ALBIN
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Bernard Albin is hereby reappointed as member of the Architecture & Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR) for a three (3) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2003.
Ayes: Councilmen O’Donnell, Troy, Bergman, Fisher
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 55 REAPPOINT/ACABOR
FRANCABANDERA
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Frank Francabandera is hereby reappointed as member of the Architecture & Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR) for a three (3) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2003.
Ayes: Councilmen O’Donnell, Troy, Bergman, Fisher
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 56 REAPPOINT/BOARD OF ASSESS REVIEW/BLOUNT
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Walter C. Blount, Jr. is hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Assessment Review for a five (5) year term, effective October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2005.
Ayes: Councilmen Fisher, Troy, Bergman, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 57 COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, that agenda items fifteen (15) through seventeen (17) are hereby combined as one.
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 58 APPOINT/ACABOR/HVLACK
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and on roll call was adopted:
RESOLVED, that Dan Hvlack is hereby appointed as a member of the Architecture & Community Appearance Board of Review for a three (3) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2003 (ACABOR).
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy
Noes: Supervisor Kleiner
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RESOLUTION NO. 59 APPOINT/ACABOR/MIGGE
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and on roll call was adopted:
RESOLVED, that Tom Migge is hereby appointed as a member of the Architecture & Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR) for a three (3) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2003 (ACABOR)..
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy
Noes: Supervisor Kleiner
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RESOLUTION NO. 60 APPOINT ACABOR/DODGE
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and on roll call was adopted:
RESOLVED, that James Dodge is hereby appointed as a member of the Architecture & Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR) for a two (2) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2002 (ACABOR).
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy
Noes: Supervisor Kleiner
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RESOLUTION NO. 61 APPOINT HABOR/WHEATLEY
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and on roll call was adopted:
RESOLVED, that Scott Wheatley is hereby appointed as a member of the Historic Areas Board of Review (HABOR) for a five (5) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2005.
At this time Councilman Fisher moved to table the above appointment, which was seconded by Supervisor Kleiner and on roll call motion to table failed with Councilman Fisher and Supervisor Kleiner voting yes to table, and Councilmen O’Donnell, Troy, and Bergman voting no.
The original motion to appoint Scott Wheatley as a member of the Historic Areas Board of Review (HABOR) was voted on and on roll call was adopted:
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, O’Donnell
Abst.: Councilman Fisher
Noes: Supervisor Kleiner
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RESOLUTION NO. 62 APPOINT HABOR/CAVANAUGH
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and on roll call was adopted:
RESOLVED, that Janice Cavanaugh is hereby appointed as a member of the Historic Areas Board of Review (HABOR), for a five (5) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2005.
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell
Noes: Supervisor Kleiner
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RESOLUTION NO. 63 APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION/2001
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Certificates of Registration (Plumber’s License) for 2001
are hereby approved for the following:
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RESOLUTION NO. 63 (continued)
- Howard Ornstein d/b/a
Non-Stop Plumbing & Heating
Tappan, NY
- Ronald Tarigo,
Stony Point, NY
Ayes: Councilmen Troy, O’Donnell, Bergman, Fisher
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 64 AMEND/RES 682/00 EXTEND EXPIRATION DATE POLICE RETIREMENT INCENTIVE
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 682/00 is hereby amended to extend the expiration date of the Police Retirement Incentive between the Town of Orangetown and the Orangetown Police Benevolent Association to February 15, 2001.
Ayes: Councilmen Fisher, Troy, Bergman, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 65 ACCEPT/RETIREMENT POLICE BERCHIELLI
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the retirement of Detective John J. Berchielli, effective January 30, 2001, is hereby accepted with regret.
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 66 ACCEPT/RETIREMENT/POLICE
NOYES
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the retirement of Sgt. Barbara Noyes, effective January 18, 2001, is hereby accepted with regret.
Ayes: Councilmen Fisher, Troy, Bergman, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 67 ACCEPT/RESIGNATION RETIREMENT/POLICE
SHERIDAN
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the irrevocable resignation and/or retirement of Police Officer Timothy Sheridan, effective January 31, 2001, is hereby accepted.
Ayes: Councilmen Fisher, Troy, Bergman, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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New Business:
Councilman Bergman asked that the Town Council get a report, at the earliest convenience, on the progress of land acquisition. He suggested with Town Attorney James Riley, to see if Deputy Town Attorney Thomas O’Connell, should segue into the direct supervision of the acquisitions since much of the certiorari action has been removed.
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RESOLUTION NO. 68 ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this meeting is hereby adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Ayes: Councilmen Troy, O’Donnell, Bergman, Fisher
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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CHARLOTTE MADIGAN, TOWN CLERK
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