TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2007
This Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:35 p.m. Supervisor Kleiner presided. The Town Clerk called the Roll. Present were:
Councilman Denis O’Donnell
Councilman Denis Troy
Councilwoman Marie Manning
Councilman Thomas A. Morr
Also present: Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk
Eliot Tozer, Deputy Supervisor
Dennis Michaels, Deputy Town Attorney
Suzanne Barclay, Exec Asst. to Supervisor
Charles Richardson, Director of Finance
James Dean, Superintendent of Highways
Ron Delo, Director of Dept. Environmental Mgt. & Eng.
Lt. Terence Hutmacher, Police Department
Michael Manzare, Building Department
Rich Rose, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings
Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Julie and Alan Trumpler were recognized by The Friends of the Orangetown Museum for their efforts as Town Curator and Chief Curator Museum Supporter. They will be deeply missed and the Town Board wished them well in their move to Colorado. Supervisor Kleiner congratulated Catherine Dodge and Mary Cardenas, The Friends of the Orangetown Museum, for their hard work with the museum’s annual fundraiser.
Public Comment
Michael Mandell, Pearl River, asked the status of development on the RPC site, which is important to reduce taxes. He suggested the Town website be used for updates.
Carol Silverstein, Orangeburg, is concerned about the delay of tax relief for the Pearl River School District and asked would there be a rebate on taxes.
Sal Valenza, Orangeburg, said he has not heard from the Town regarding flooding and a water situation on his property.
RESOLUTION NO. 398 CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the public comment portion of this meeting is hereby closed.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, O’Donnell, Manning, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 399 POLICE/RETIREMENT RESIGNATION/ADDY DUCEY
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that with regret the retirement/resignation of Addy Ducey, Police Department, effective June 30, 2007 is hereby accepted.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 400 PERFORMANCE BOND/RELEASE GRIFFITH SUBDIVISION 71.13-1-25
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the approval of the Planning Board (PB# 07-29), DEME, Highway, and the Town Attorney, the Performance Bond and passbook savings account for Griffith Subdivision in the amount of $12,000.0 for property designated S/B/L 71.13-1-25 is hereby released.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, O’Donnell, Troy, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 401 TAX CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT CHARABOT & COMPANY, INC
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney’s Office and the Assessor, Dennis D. Michaels, Deputy Town Attorney, is hereby authorized to sign the Stipulation of Settlement, and Consent Order and Judgment, regarding the tax certiorari proceeding Charabot & Company, Inc. vs. Brian Kenney, et, ano, Tax Map designation 73.19-1-2 for the tax assessment year 2005 through 2006, for a total refund by the County of $3,769, and for a total refund by the Town of $16,543. 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 Manning, Morr, O’Donnell, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 402 TAX CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT GLORIA FIXELL 66.39-1-3/502-503
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney’s Office and the Assessor, Dennis D. Michaels, Deputy Town Attorney, is hereby authorized to sign the Stipulation of Settlement, and Consent Order and Judgment, regarding the tax certiorari proceeding Gloria Fixell vs. The Assessor for the Town of Orangetown, et al, Tax Map designation 66.39-1-3/502; 66.39-1-3/503 for the tax assessment year 2003 through 2006, for a total refund by the County of $158, and for a total refund by the Town of $588. 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, Manning, O’Donnell, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 403 HIGHWAY/AWARD BID/COMPACT UTILITY LOADER/GRASSLAND EQUIP
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for one compact utility loader, which were received and publicly opened on March 21, 2007. The
Resolution No. 403 – Continued
Superintendent made this recommendation to the Town Board; a copy is labeled Exhibit 6-A-07, and made a part of these minutes. Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Grassland Equipment, Latham, NY, the only qualified bidder, in the amount of $20,887.55 to be charged to Account No. D5130052/50200.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Manning, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 404 HIGHWAY/REJECT ALL BIDS CAST IRON CURB INLETS
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that all the bids received January 25, 2007 for cast iron curb inlets are hereby rejected.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, O’Donnell, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 405 HIGHWAY/SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following equipment is hereby declared surplus, which then will be sold by auction.
# 7 1999 Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W1XX201831
#50 1989 International 1HTLCCFN9KH625092
#60 1986 FWD 1F9AR28R6GCFT1033
#72 1979 FWD RB4418196L71T
#78 1983 FWD 1F9AL28R0DCFT1154
#79 1985 FWD 1F9AL28R9FCFRT1012
(will be dismantled/used for parts)
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 406 ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the May 29, 2007 Regular Town Board, Audit Meeting and Executive Session minutes are hereby accepted.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Morr, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 407 AUTHORIZE ATM AGREEMENT LOPEZ AND SAMMI TECHNOLOGY
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 407 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign an agreement with Lopez and Sammi Technology for the location of an automatic teller machine in Town Hall with space rental payments to the Town of $50 per month with no minimum transaction amount.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Troy, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 408 LETTER OF SUPPORT/GRANT APPLICATION/HISTORIC TAPPAN REFORMED CHURCH
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to send a letter of support for a grant application to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for the restoration of the Historic Tappan Reformed Church.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Morr, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 409 AID/LAURA MUNNO LODGE ITALIAN FESTIVAL
Under new Business Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon satisfaction from the Town Attorney’s Office of not for profit status of the Laura E. Munno Lodge, the request for three yards of sand, trash receptacles and clean up of the field, barricades and four portable toilets (two handicapped accessible) for an Italian Festival, July 2 – 5, 2007, to be charged to Account No. A7550/50457 is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 410 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 Patricia McDowell, Upper Nyack and entered the Audit Meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Manning, O’Donnell, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk