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TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
POLICE COMMISSION/WORKSHOP
EXECUTIVE SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014
This Police Commission Meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. Supervisor Stewart presided and the Town Clerk Madigan called the roll.
Present were: Councilman Denis Troy
Councilman Thomas Diviny
Councilman Thomas Morr
Councilman Paul Valentine
Also present:
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk
Jeff Bencik, Finance Director
Kevin Nulty, Police Chief
Donald Butterworth, Police Captain
Charlotte Madigan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
RESOLUTION NO. 312 POLICE MATTERS/EVENTS
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered the Police Commission Meeting to discuss Police matters and community events.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 313 ENTERED WORKSHOP
In attendance, at this Workshop were Supervisor Stewart, Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Morr and Valentine, Charlotte Madigan, John Edwards, Teresa Kenny, Jeff Bencik, Jim Dean, Aric Gorton, Joe Moran and John Giardiello.
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered the Workshop Meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 314 APPOINT/POLICE OFFICER PERMANENT/ KEITH E. TROJAN
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, Keith E. Trojan, is hereby appointed, to the position of Police Officer/Permanent, from Rockland County Civil Service List # (OC) 12100/61-134, certified April 3, 2014, effective June 14, 2014, at a salary consistent with the terms of the labor agreement between the Town of Orangetown and Orangetown PBA.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 315 APPOINT/POLICE OFFICER PERMANENT/ THOMAS ROEDER
Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, Thomas Roeder is hereby appointed to the position of Police Officer/Permanent, from Rockland County Civil Service List # (OC) 12100/61-134, certified April 3, 2014, effective June 14, 2014, at a salary consistent with the terms of the labor agreement between the Town of Orangetown and Orangetown PBA.
Ayes: Councilpersons Valentine, Morr, Troy, Diviny
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 316 GRANT WRITING/GREEN INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM HOME FOR HEROES DRAINAGE PROJECT
Under new business, Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown (hereinafter the “Town”)-a Climate Smart Community– after thorough consideration of the problems associated with pollution impacting the Sparkill Creek- a DEC priority waterbody, and recognizing that improving water quality in the Sparkill is crucial for the health and sustainability of the several hamlets and the Village of Piermont, situated on the Creek; and
WHEREAS, the Town has determined that the Homes for Heroes (hereinafter H4H) site is the only undeveloped parcel remaining in the Town large enough to provide substantial mitigation for pollution impacting the Sparkill Creek, and has conducted several studies of the feasibility of providing substantial mitigation of pollution impacting the Sparkill Creek at the H4H site,
WHEREAS, the Town considers that H4H project will have a positive impact on the revitalization of the hamlets and villages, along the Sparkill, and furthers the plans and recommendations of the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council’s Mid-Hudson Sustainability Plan, March 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Town in order to improve water quality to the Sparkill Creek, is “partnering” with the nonprofit developer, Homes for Heroes (H4H) to plan and implement a project to replace a large paved area, at the H4H site, with plants, permeable surfaces and other green infrastructure improvements, to mitigate pollutants entering the Sparkill Creek from stormwater runoff; and
WHEREAS: the Town Board has determined that the H4H Green Infrastructure Project, as described in the Town’s grant application and attachments, is desirable, and is in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, the Town will require financial assistance in order to implement the Project, and the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation makes such assistance available through its Green Innovation Grant Program of the Consolidated Funding Application Program
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ORANGETOWN TOWN BOARD
- That the Town Supervisor is authorized to act in behalf of the Municipality’s governing body in all matters related to State assistance and is also authorized to make application, execute the State Assistance Contract, submit Project documentation, and otherwise act for the Municipality’s governing body in all matters related to the Project and to State assistance;
RESOLUTION NO. 316 – Continued
- That the Municipality agrees that it will fund its portion of the cost of the Project, and that funds will be appropriated upon notification of grant award by New York State to initiate the Project’s field work within twelve (12) months of written approval of its application by the Department of Environmental Conservation;
- That this Resolution takes effect immediately.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 317 ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION LABOR MATTER/EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT
In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Stewart, Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Morr and Valentine, Charlotte Madigan, John Edwards, Teresa Kenny, Jeff Bencik, Aric Gorton and Donna Morrison.
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss negotiations of a labor matter and the agreement with Empire State Development, at 8:40 p.m. Supervisor Stewart said no further discussions will be take place.
Ayes: Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 318 RE-ENTER WORKSHOP/ADJOURNED
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board re-entered the Workshop Meeting and adjourned, at 9:15 p.m.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk