TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 16, 2007
This Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:40 p.m. Supervisor Kleiner presided. The Town Clerk called the Roll. Present were:
Councilman Denis Troy
Councilwoman Marie Manning
Councilman Thomas A. Morr
Absent: Councilman Denis O’Donnell
Also present: Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk
Eliot Tozer, Deputy Supervisor
Teresa Kenny, Town Attorney
John S. Edwards, First Deputy Town Attorney
Suzanne Barclay, Exec Asst. to Supervisor
Charles Richardson, Director of Finance
Ron Delo, Director of Dept. Environmental Mgt. & Eng.
Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police
Mary McCloskey, Assessor’s Office
John Giardiello, P.E., Director, OBZPAE
Rich Rose, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings
Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Supervisor Kleiner gave an update regarding the FAA Airspace Redesign and announced on July 30th there will be a meeting in Rockland.
Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police, introduced two new Police Officers, Daniel Ryan and Robert McGrath, who were administered the Oath of Office by the Town Clerk, Charlotte Madigan.
Public Comment (RTBM)
Catherine Dodge, Orangeburg, questioned if a letter could be sent to property owners that states the additional costs of the sewer project. Dodge asked if the bids for WWTP are included in the Sewer Bond?
Michael Mandel, Pearl River, said residents can go on the FAA web-site, give your address and the decibels will be shown. The Sewer public hearing should have been televised, educating all residents regarding the bond increase. He questioned the change order for the soccer field and asked who pays the electric bill?
Genevieve Coffey, Pearl River, said a landscaper damaged her property and wanted to know why the escrow was released when the damage still needed to be repaired?
Ruth Weber, Upper Grandview, said building codes and ethic codes are antiquated. Complained about tax increases and the cost overruns.
Michael Maturo, President of the Sparkill/Tappan Civic Association, spoke about the twenty-six-member association, corporate sponsors, events and that they are looking to increase their membership. Their website is www.sparkillcivicassociation.com.
Eileen Larkin, Palisades, is concerned about the FAA and the impact on Orangetown and the need to take a stronger position on the Federal Aviation Administration’s proposed flight-paths. What is the salary for the Clerk of the Works position? What is the status of the RPC.
Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, questioned additional pension benefits. He also asked what modification was needed for the electrical system on the soccer fields and why were these needed.
Sal Valenza, Blauvelt, spoke about flooding on his property and the department heads deadline was not met and wants to know when this issue will be addressed.
RESOLUTION NO. 462 CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 462 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the public comment portion of this meeting is hereby closed.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 463 OPEN PH/STORMWATER MANAGEMENT/EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL/CHAPTER 30D
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the public hearing to consider a proposed local law amending the Town Code by adding Chapter 30D “Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control” is hereby opened. This law is to establish minimum Stormwater management requirements and controls to protect and safeguard the general health, safety and welfare of the public residing within this jurisdiction.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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The Town Clerk presented the affidavit of publication and the notice of posting, copies are labeled Exhibit 7-D-07 and made a part of these minutes.
Rockland County Department of Planning comments are label Exhibit 7-E-07, and made a part of these minutes.
The public portion was opened and the following people spoke:
Ron Delo, Director, Dept. Environmental Mgt. & Eng., introduced and explained the proposed local law regarding Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control.
Robert Magrino, Deputy Town Attorney, addressed the Rockland County Department of Planning comments in their letter, dated July 11, 2007.
Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, is concerned that manpower and costs doesn’t give an applicant the ability to say no to the charges. He asked who would issue a stop work order, if this could cause additional burdens to the client, what is permanent and if a draft of this was on the website?
Ruth Weber, Upper Grandview, is concerned that dry wells are not being put in and asked if this law will help enforce installation of dry wells?
Eileen Larkin, Palisades, questioned where are the certain requirements in this proposal? She believes Storm Management Officer should be DEME and the word “may” should be replaced with the word “shall” and she asked who will inherit the costs of the outside engineers?
Genevieve Coffey, Pearl River, agrees with health, safety and welfare of the public. She wants to know why Planning Board decisions are being ignored and feels the citizens of the Town are not being protected regarding Planning Board decisions.
RESOLUTION NO. 464 CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL/CHAPTER 30D
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 464 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the public comment portion of this public hearing is hereby closed.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
RESOLUTION NO. 465 DESIGNATION OF LEAD AGENCY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL/CHAPTER 30D
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board designates itself Lead Agency in this matter.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 466 SEQRA DECLARATION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL/CHAPTER 30D
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that a negative SEQRA Declaration is hereby adopted.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 467 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL/CHAPTER 30D/OVERRIDE COUNTY COMMENT #1
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Comment 1, from the Rockland County Department of Planning letter dated July 11, 2007, which recommends that a Schedule A be included in the local law entitled “Stormwater Management Practices Acceptable for Water Quality” is hereby overridden. The table is subject to change by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. This law would have to be amended every time the table was changed by the DEC. Reference to the table will still require compliance therewith, and can be accessed through the NYS DEC.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 468 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL/CHAPTER 30D/OVERRIDE COUNTY COMMENT #3
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Comment 3, from the Rockland County Department of Planning letter dated July 11, 2007, which recommends that reference to “impaired waters”, be eliminated, as there are currently no impaired waters in the Town of Orangetown is overridden. Since this is a model local law prepared and suggested by the New York State DEC, it is preferable to leave that reference in the local law in the event that impaired waters are designated in the Town in the future.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy, Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 469 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL/CHAPTER 30D/OVERRIDE COUNTY COMMENT #4
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Comment 4, from the Rockland County Department of Planning letter dated July 11, 2007, which recommends that “turbidity” be added to the definitions section of the law, is overridden. Since turbidity is a common phrase used throughout NYS DEC regulations, reference may be made thereto. In addition, the term as referred to indicates the condition, which is to be regulated within the applicable section of the law.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Morr, Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 470 ADOPT LOCAL LAW/STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL/CHAPTER 30D
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Federal and New York State Stormwater Management Program requires municipalities that operate MS4’s to adopt local laws governing constructions and post-construction Stormwater runoff and
WHEREAS, adopting a Stormwater Management and Erosion Control law will improve the Town’s management of construction and post-construction Stormwater runoff by requiring all those engage in construction related activities to adhere to specific rules and guidelines related to the management of Stormwater runoff and
WHEREAS, the Rockland County Department of Planning has reviewed a copy of the proposed law and recommended the adoption of same with some modifications and
WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown Planning Board has reviewed a copy of the proposed law and indicated it has no objection to the adoption of same as written,
Resolution No. 470 – Continued
NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved that the Town Code of the Town of Orangetown is hereby amended by adding Chapter 30D, entitled Stormwater Management and Erosion Control in the form herein presented.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Manning, Troy, Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 471 OPEN CONTINUANCE PH RECREATION IN LIO ZONE
CHAPTER 43
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the continuation of a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 43, “Zoning” of the Town Code and Section 3.11 of the Table of General Use Regulations, LIO District to allow indoor commercial tennis and other related racquet sports use facilities is hereby opened.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
Rockland County Department of Planning comments are label Exhibit 7-F-07, and made a part of these minutes.
The public portion was opened and the following people spoke:
Robert Magrino, Deputy Town Attorney, addressed concerns of the Rockland County Department of Planning comments in their letter dated July 16, 2007.
Donald Brenner, Attorney, agrees with the Town Planning Board and said his client only wishes to have tennis.
Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, agrees it’s a good change because it will bring in money for Orangetown.
Eileen Larkin, Palisades, said special permits should be on an individual merit and the idea for indoor tennis is positive for Orangetown. She asked if this will be a new building?
Catherine Dodge, Orangeburg, is in favor of this for indoor sports.
RESOLUTION NO. 472 CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT RECREATION IN LIO ZONE
CHAPTER 43
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the public comment portion of this public hearing is hereby closed.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 473 DESIGNATION OF LEAD AGENCY
RECREATION IN LIO ZONE
CHAPTER 43
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 473 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the Town Board designates itself Lead Agency in this matter.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 474 SEQRA DECLARATION RECREATION IN LIO ZONE
CHAPTER 43
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that a negative SEQRA Declaration is hereby adopted.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 475 AMEND PROPOSED LOCAL LAW RECREATION IN LIO ZONE
CHAPTER 43/APPROVE
Councilman Troy offered to amend the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and on a roll call was adopted:
RESOLVED, that the words “and other related racquet sports” are hereby deleted from the following resolution.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the goals and objectives of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, the participation of private sector recreation providers to serve existing and anticipated population increases would be served by permitting facilities for indoor tennis and other related racquet sports; and
WHEREAS, facilities for indoor tennis and other related racquet sports would further promote the Town’s Comprehensive Plan in that the use is similar to the allowable uses and bulk requirements in the LO District making commercial recreation a desirable use by special permit in the LIO District; and
WHEREAS, commercial recreation is permitted by right only in the LI and RPC-R Districts of the Town and there is limited opportunity for future development of commercial recreation in the existing LI District despite the anticipated need for same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Chapter 43, Article 3.11 Table of General Use Regulations of the Town Code of the Town of Orangetown be amended to allow tennis and other related racquet sports use facilities as follows:
Column 4, Conditional Uses by Planning Board
Indoor commercial tennis and related racquet sports on sites of there (3) acres or greater.
Column 6, Minimum Required Off Street Parking
Resolution No. 475 – Continued
Indoor commercial tennis use – At least one (1) parking space for each 400 s.f. of indoor space or 4 persons of practical occupancy determined by the Planning Board based on the type of indoor commercial tennis and related racquet sports use facilities and the likely patterns of usage.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Manning
Noes: Supervisor Kleiner
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 476 RECREATION IN LIO ZONE
CHAPTER 43/ OVER RIDE COUNTY COMMENT 2
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLOVED, that Comment 2, from the Rockland County Department of Planning letter dated July 16, 2007, which requested the Board to rewrite the law to include this proposed use in other districts, if appropriate, is overridden. The Board has studied the entirety of the zoning code pursuant to its comprehensive plan as well as this proposed use and determined that it is appropriate and desirable for this use to be permitted by Special Permit in the LIO zone only at this time. If appropriate to be added in the future, the Board will review the appropriateness of same in other districts.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Manning, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 476A RECREATION IN LIO ZONE
CHAPTER 43/OVER RIDE COUNTY COMMENT 3
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and on a roll call was unanimously adopted:
RESOLOVED, that Comment 3, from the Rockland County Department of Planning letter dated July 16, 2007, which requested the phrase “whichever is greater” be added to the parking standard, is overridden. Each applicant must present a plan to the Planning Board and a determination may be made as to the parking that the Planning Board desires. There may be situations where the “whichever is greater” phrasing will create unnecessary impervious surfaces for parking spots that would be inconsistent with the proposed use. The Planning Board may make the determination as to whichever is more appropriate based upon each particular application.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Manning, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 477 ADOPT/ RECREATION IN LIO ZONE
CHAPTER 43/WITH OVERIDES
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and on a roll call was adopted:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the goals and objectives of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, the participation of private sector recreation providers to serve existing and anticipated population increases would be served by permitting facilities for indoor tennis; and
Resolution No. 477 – Continued
WHEREAS, facilities for indoor tennis would further promote the Town’s Comprehensive Plan in that the use is similar to the allowable uses and bulk requirements in the LO District making commercial recreation a desirable use by special permit in the LIO District; and
WHEREAS, commercial recreation is permitted by right only in the LI and RPC-R Districts of the Town and there is limited opportunity for future development of commercial recreation in the existing LI District despite the anticipated need for same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Chapter 43, Article 3.11 Table of General Use Regulations of the Town Code of the Town of Orangetown be amended to allow tennis use facilities as follows:
Column 4, Conditional Uses by Planning Board
Indoor commercial tennis on sites of there (3) acres or greater.
Column 6, Minimum Required Off Street Parking
Indoor commercial tennis use – At least one (1) parking space for each 400 s.f. of indoor space or 4 persons of practical occupancy determined by the Planning Board based on the type of indoor commercial tennis use facilities and the likely patterns of usage.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 478 APPOINT SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT (LEGAL)/TOWN ATTORNEY’S BARBARA DARDZINSKI
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Barbara Dardzinski is hereby appointed from provisional to permanent in the title of Secretarial Assistant (Legal), Town Attorney’s Office, from Eligible List #07092, grade 12-5, at an annual salary of $54,163, effective July 2, 2007.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Manning, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 479 ACCEPT GRANT/TOWN MUSEUM SPARKILL CREEK EXHIBIT
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that a grant in the amount of $13,829.01 for the Sparkill Creek traveling exhibit is hereby accepted.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
RESOLUTION NO. 480 POLICE REGULATION/NO RIGHT TURNS/W WASHINGTON AVE PEARL RIVER
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that “No Right Turns, 7 AM to 9AM and 4PM to 6PM” signs are hereby approved on West Washington Avenue, Pearl River at the east and west entrances of Washington Place for a six month trial period.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 481 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO 1 ELECTRICAL/SOCCER COMPLEX
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Change Order No. 1 to the electrical contract for construction of the soccer complex in the amount of $44,854.39 for electrical system modifications including additional conduit to the field lights and upgrading service equipment to be charged to Account No. H7110712/50200 is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 482 AWARD BID/WWTP-06-1HV WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PEARL RIVER PLUMBING, HEATING, ELECTRIC
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Director of the Dept. Environmental Management and Engineering duly advertised for sealed bids for the improvements to the wastewater treatment plant HVAC, which were received and publicly opened on June 28, 2007. The Director made this recommendation to the Town Board; a copy is labeled Exhibit 7-G-07, and made a part of these minutes. Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Pearl River Plumbing, Heating & Electric, Pearl River, NY, the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $1,568,200 to be charged to Account No. H8132513/50200.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 483 AWARD BID/WWTP-06-2G WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MITSUBISHI CONSTRUCTION CORP
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 483 – Continued
WHEREAS, the Director of the Dept. Environmental Management and Engineering duly advertised for sealed bids for the improvements to the wastewater treatment plant, General, which were received and publicly opened on June 28, 2007. The Director made this recommendation to the Town Board; a copy is labeled Exhibit 7-E-07, and made a part of these minutes. Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Mitsubishi Construction Corp., New York, NY, the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $1,541,000 to be charged to Account No. H813513/50200.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Manning, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 484 APPROVE COMMUNITY FUNDING TABLED
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and on a roll call was TABLED:
RESOLVED that the 2007 Community Funding is hereby TABLED.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Noes: Supervisor Kleiner
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 485 COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that agenda items seventeen (17) through thirty-three (33), except items twenty (20) and twenty-six (26) are hereby combined.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 486 PERMISSION GRANTED/HIGHWAY
NY RELEAF STATE CONFERENCE
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to Stephen Munno to attend the New York Releaf State Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY from July 19-21, 2007 at a cost of $690.00 to be charged to Account No. A501004/50441.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 487 SURPLUS ITEMS/HIGHWAY
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 487 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the following vehicle in the Highway Department is declared surplus.
#8 – 1986 GMC 1GDHK34T8GJ528615
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 488 AWARD BID/CAST IRON CURB INLETS/CAMPBELL FOUNDRY
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for cast iron curb inlets, which were received and publicly opened on July 11, 2007. The Director made this
recommendation to the Town Board; a copy is labeled Exhibit 7-H-07, and made a part of these minutes. Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Campbell Foundry, Harrison, NJ, the only qualified bidder to meet specification, to be charged to Account No. D511044/50457.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 489 APPOINT/ENGINEER II/DEME THOMAS EDATTEL/PERMANENT
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Thomas Edattel is hereby appointed from provisional to permanent in the title of Engineer II, Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, from Eligible List #07067, grade 20-2, at an annual salary of $68,763, effective July 2, 2007.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 490 APPOINT/ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY I/POLICE/CAROL RAPATSKI
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of Rockland County Personnel Office, Carol Rapatski is hereby appointed to the position of Administrative Secretary 1 in the Police Department (This is a reclassification by the County of her present position of Secretarial Assistant 11), provisional, grade 12-6, annual salary $56,721.00, effective July 17, 2007.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
RESOLUTION NO. 491 ESTABLISH/APPOINT/POLICE SENIOR CLERK STENOGRAPHER MARY ANSELMI
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the position of Senior Clerk Stenographer in the Police Department is hereby established and Mary Anselmi is hereby appointed to this position, provisional, grade 8-1, annual salary $37,605, effective July 17, 2007.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 492 ESTABLISH/ACCOUNTANT I FINANCE OFFICE
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the position of Accountant I, in the Finance Office, is hereby established, upon certification of the title by Rockland County Personnel Office.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 493 ESTABLISH/CLERK OF THE WORKS
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the position of Clerk of the Works, in the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, is hereby established for a period of 18 months, upon certification of the title by Rockland County Personnel Office.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 494 APPROVE AGRMT/ROCKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/POLICE OFFICER/HUDSON VALLEY HIGH AND ROCKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and on a roll call was adopted:
RESOLVED, that an agreement between the Town of Orangetown and the Rockland County Board of Cooperative Educational Services for reimbursement in the amount of $90,000 for the assignment of one full-time Orangetown police officer to the Hudson Valley High and Rockland Middle School for the period of the 2007/2008 school year is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Troy, Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: Councilperson Morr
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 495 POLICE/ADDITIONAL PENSION BENEFITS/SECTION 341(j) RETIREMENT/SOCIAL SECURITY LAW
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board elect to provide the additional pension benefits of Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law, as presently or hereafter amended and that the effective date of such shall be the 17th day of July 2007.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 496 APPOINT/DEPUTY TOWN CLERK DEPUTY OF VITAL STATISTICS ROSEMARIE MAIORANO
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Rosemarie Maiorano is hereby appointed Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy of Vital Statistics, effective July 17, 2007, (to serve at the pleasure of the Town Clerk) acting as a substitute with legislative powers.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 497 ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Town Board Meeting, Audit Meeting and Executive Session minutes of June 25, 2007 are hereby accepted.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 498 SURPLUS ITEM/TOWN CLERK
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that one SUS CPU Computer in the Town Clerk’s Office is declared surplus.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 499 NOTICE TO PROCEED WWTP-06-1E ELECTRICAL/ALL BRIGHT ELECTRIC RECEIVE AND FILE
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Notice to Proceed to All Bright Electric for Contract No. WWTP-06-1E, Wastewater Treatment Plant and Hunt Road Pumping Station Improvements (Electrical Contract) is received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 500 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1/ELECTRICAL ORANGETOWN BASEBALL FIELDS RECEIVE AND FILE
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Change Order No. 1 for the electrical contract for the Orangetown Baseball Fields, in the amount of $9,910.76 for installing additional lights along the access road to the baseball field parking lot is received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 501 PEARL RIVER FIRE DISTRICT/ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT/RECEIVE AND FILE
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the annual audit of the Pearl River Fire District for the year ending December 31, 2006 is received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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RESOLUTION NO. 502 ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY ENTER AUDIT
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned the Regular Town Board Meeting in memory of Harry Reiss, Ramapo Councilman and entered the Audit Meeting at 9:57 p.m.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Manning, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
Absent: Councilperson O’Donnell
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk