TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015
This Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:31 p.m. Supervisor Stewart presided and Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, called the roll. Present were:
Councilman Denis Troy
Councilman Thomas Diviny
Councilman Thomas Morr
Councilman Paul Valentine
Also present: Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk
John Edwards, Town Attorney
Jeff Bencik, Finance Director
James Dean, Superintendent of Highways
Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
Esta Baitler led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
A public informational meeting, regarding the North Middletown Road Pedestrian Link to the Pearl River Business District Project, will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2015, 7pm, at the Pearl River Library.
Dr. William Bahary, PhD gave a rebuttal to Anellotech’s presentation (May 19th Workshop), Trinity Consultants and New York Department of Environmental Departments claims, showing that the emissions of Benzene were negligible.
RESOLUTION NO. 285 OPEN PH/PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2015/ PROHIBITED USES TOWN ZONING LAW
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, the public hearing on a proposed local law, amending Chapter 43, §§ 4.41, 4.42 and 4.45 of the Town Code relating to Prohibited Uses under the Town Zoning Law, is hereby opened.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, presented the Affidavit of Publication and the Notice of Posting; copies are labeled Exhibit 06-C-15 and made a part of these minutes.
Summary of Public Comments:
Heather Hurley, Pearl River, asked whether there will be a vote tonight. She is in favor of this amendment. She believes it is the Town Board’s responsibility to prohibit the manufacturing and future research and development of BTX in this Town. This amendment is beneficial to the residents and the environment.
Michael Mandel, Pearl River, agrees with this amendment and requested that pyrolysis (thermochemical decomposition of organic material) be added in §4.42 and §4.45.
Dr. Kathleen Kelley, DNP, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNRN, Pearl River, wants to keep the air quality in excellent condition for her children’s safety. She does not want to see or smell smoke. She does not want to nurse this community anymore, from the effects of post 9-11, cancer and leukemia. The Town has to prohibit the manufacturing and research and development of BTX.
Thomas Sullivan, Pearl River, believes Anellotech has green spin the community from the beginning and cannot be trusted. The independent reports have no creditability.
Helen Shaw, Pearl River, is in favor of this change to the Town Code. When will the 30-day comment period expire and when will this be voted on. She agrees with Mr. Mandel’s comments and asked that his comments be added to the code change.
Dr. Emil Bahray, Pearl River, is opposed to the manufacturing of BTX in this community. The safeties of these emissions are questionable. Lead and other heavy metals are already present in biomas. Manufacturing BTX is just adding to toxic emissions. The trend has been to reduce toxic emissions and producing BTX goes against this trend.
Ken Cully, Nanuet, is in favor of changing the Town Code. It would have been better if the Town stopped Anellotech’s application and consulted with scientists first.
Bob Shannon, Pearl River, is concerned about a possible hazmat situation. Benzene is considered Class 1-B flammable liquid. It can ignite at 11 degrees causing an explosion or an extensive fire. Does the Pearl River and Nanuet Fire Departments have the experience, equipment and manpower to handle this type of hazmat situation?
Denise Shorn, Pearl River, supports Mr. Mandel’s request of adding pyrolysis to the code. She requested a definition of biomass sources; a quantity for research and development and a certain level that can be considered manufacturing, be put in the code.
Scott Paness, Nanuet, said benzene is a cancer causing chemical and Anellotech does not belong in a residential neighborhood. This vent pipe or smokestack will vent poisons from their building into our air, as they manufacture BTX.
Manny Larenas, Pearl River, is in favor of this code change. Where was the Town Board back in September, when Anellotech first started? The Town Board are weak leaders and residents are going to change this Town’s leadership.
RESOLUTION NO.286 CLOSE PH/ PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2015/PROHIBITED USES TOWN ZONING LAW
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, the public hearing, on a proposed local law, amending Chapter 43, § 4.41, 4.42 and 4.45 of the Town Code, relating to Prohibited Uses, under the Town Zoning Law, is hereby closed.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 287 RESERVE/LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2015 AMENDING THE TOWN ZONING LAW / PROHIBITED USES
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, the Town Board reserves their decision, regarding Local Law No. 3, 2015, amending the Town Code, concerning “Prohibited Uses”, to July 7, 2015 Workshop.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2015, AMENDING CHAPTER 43, § 4.4, OF THE ZONING LAW OF THE TOWN OF ORANGETOWN RELATING TO PROHIBITED USES
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown as follows:
Section 1: Chapter 43 §§ 4.41, 4.42 and 4.45 of the Town Code, relating to Prohibited Uses throughout the Town of Orangetown, is hereby amended to include additional uses and processes, and otherwise to clarify the nature and extent of the prohibition in the context of all such uses and processes determined to be inconsistent with the general health, safety and welfare of residents of the Town. As amended, the said sections of the Code shall read as follows:
- 4.4 Prohibited uses.
The uses which are listed in this section are prohibited in the Town.
- 4.41 Manufacturing, uses involving primary production of the following products from raw materials: asphalt, cement, charcoal and fuel briquettes; chemicals, solvents and similar such materials, including benzene, toluene, xylene, aniline dyes, ammonia, carbide, caustic soda, cellulose, chlorine, carbon black and bone black, creosote, hydrogen and oxygen, industrial alcohol, nitrates (manufactured and natural) of an explosive nature, potash, plastic materials and synthetic resins, pyroxylin, rayon yarn and hydrochloric, nitric, phosphoric, picric and sulphuric acids; coal, coke and tar products, including gas manufacturing; explosives; fertilizers; gelatin, glue and size (animal); linoleum and oilcloth; matches; paint, varnishes and turpentine; rubber (natural or synthetic); soaps, including fat rendering; and starch.
- 4.42 The following processes: nitrating of cotton or other materials; milling or processing of flour, feed or grain; magnesium foundry; reduction, refining, smelting and alloying of metal or metal ores; refining secondary aluminum; refining petroleum products, such as gasoline, kerosene, naphtha and lubricating oil; distillation of wood or bones; and reduction and processing of wood pulp and fiber, including paper mill operations; waste gasification.
- 4.45 Dumps; junkyards; sewage treatment plants; waste gasification and similar such facilities; incinerators not accessory to a principal use; and sanitary landfill operations not accessory to a principal use; except any of the above when municipally owned and operated.
Section 2: This law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
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RESOLUTION NO. 288 OPEN REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING PUBLIC COMMENTS
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, the Regular Town Board Meeting public comments portion is hereby opened.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
Summary of Public Comments (RTBM):
Dr. Kathleen Kelley, DNP, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNRN, Pearl River, wants her professional titles to be respected. She took offense at the previous Planning Board Meeting, where someone disputed her comments and she was not allowed to rebuttal. She has never said anything that is not true and she values how people respect her. According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, benzene vapor is heavier than air and sinks to low line areas. According to the Department of Public Health, benzene is considered a chemical warfare agent; it is heavier than air and collects in low line areas, and highly flammable. According to OSHA, benzene is heavier than air; it falls down as a vapor and collects in low line areas. These emissions will filter into the ground and collect on surfaces where children play. Indigestion of benzene, within 15 mins, will cause unconsciousness.
Michael Mandel, Planning Board Member, explained why he voted down the Anellotech project. A proper decision cannot be made, without knowing all the facts through full disclosure. He based his evaluation on his Federal Certification of On-Site Coordinator at Major Disasters, including toxic spills.
Eileen Larkin, Palisades, believes the contract given to Bill Beckmann, for an appraisal of RPC lot 1is a conflict of interest. She wants to know which other RPC parcels are up for discussion and appraisals. She spoke about Anellotech’s taxes and she is fed-up absorbing taxes on commercial properties, with improper assessments and tax rebates.
Esta Baitler, Sparkill, has traffic safety concerns. She wants speed bumps, Police patrol and a bus shelter along Route 340.
Heather Hurley, Pearl River, is against certain reappointments to the Land Use Boards. She recommended Mike Mandel or Bob Dell be appointed Chairman of the Planning Board.
Amy Weitheim, Pearl River, is in favor of all the changes to the Code. She is against reappointing Dan Sullivan and Kevin Garvey. She is in favor of Bob Dell being appointed Chair.
Thomas Sullivan, Pearl River, disagrees with some of the reappointments to the Land Use Boards. Dan Sullivan and Kevin Garvey rubber-stamped everything and did ask important questions.
Cynthia Anselmo, Palisades, supports the families that are against Anellotech. She has spoken about evasive species and asked, what is the next step to change the Code.
JoAnne Dilorenzo, Pearl River, supports reappointing Bob Dell to the Planning Board.
Jean Davan, Pearl River, cannot believe after 7 months, there are still discussions regarding Anellotech. A chemical plant does not belong in a residential neighborhood.
Scott Paness, Nanuet, is against reducing OMM’s residency requirements. The Town needs to stick with the contract arrangements.
Manny Larenas, Pearl River, spoke about the elections in November. People need to vote for candidates that value this community, who have the community at heart, and who stand by and respect the community.
RESOLUTION NO. 289 CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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The Town Board took a 10 minute recess.
RESOLUTION NO. 290 REAPPOINT/ACABOR MEMBER
BLYTHE YOST
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints Blythe Yost, to the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR), for a period of three years, beginning January 1, 2015 and expiring December 31, 2017 and to make an appointment with Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, for the Oath of Office, within the next thirty (30) days.
Ayes: Councilperson Diviny, Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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A resolution for Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR) was made but received no second.
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RESOLUTION NO. 291 APPOINT/NEW ACABOR MEMBER/BRUCE JENSEN JR
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and on a roll call was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 291 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Bruce Jensen, Jr, to the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR), for a period of three years, beginning January 1, 2015 and expiring December 31, 2017 and to make an appointment with Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, for the Oath of Office, within the next thirty (30) days.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Noes: Supervisor Stewart
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RESOLUTION NO. 292 APPOINT/ACABOR/NEW
MEMBER/BRIAN AITCHISON
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Brian Aitchison, to the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR), for a period of three years, beginning January 1, 2015 and expiring December 31, 2017 and to make an appointment with Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, for the Oath of Office, within the next thirty (30) days.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 293 REAPPOINT/ACABOR/CHAIR
JILL FIELDSTEIN
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints Jill Fieldstein as chairperson, to the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR), for a period of one year, beginning January 1, 2015 and expiring December 31, 2015 and to make an appointment with Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, for the Oath of Office, within the next thirty (30) days.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 294 REAPPOINT/HABOR MEMBER
LARRY BUCCIARELLI
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints Larry Bucciarelli, to the Historic Areas Board of Review (HABOR), for a period of five years, beginning January 1, 2015 and expiring December 31, 2019 and to make an appointment with Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, for the Oath of Office, within the next thirty (30) days.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Diviny, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 295 REAPPOINT/PLANNING BOARD MEMBER / ROBERT DELL
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 295 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints Robert Dell, to the Planning Board, for a period of seven years, beginning January 1, 2015 and expiring December 31, 2021 and to make an appointment with Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, for the Oath of Office, within the next thirty (30) days.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 296 REAPPOINT/PLANNING BOARD CHAIR/KEVIN GARVEY
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and on a roll call was adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints Kevin Garvey as chairperson, to the Planning Board, for a period of one year, beginning January 1, 2015 and expiring December 31, 2015 and to make an appointment with Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, for the Oath of Office, within the next thirty (30) days.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Noes: Supervisor Stewart
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RESOLUTION NO. 297 REAPPOINT/ZBA MEMBER MICHAEL BOSCO
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints Michael Bosco, to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), for a period of five years, beginning January 1, 2015 and expiring December 31, 2019 and to make an appointment with Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, for the Oath of Office, within the next thirty (30) days.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 298 REAPPOINT/ZBA ALTERNATE MEMBER/LEONARD FEROLDI
Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints Leonard Feroldi, to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), for a period of five years, beginning January 1, 2015 and expiring December 31, 2019 and to make an appointment with Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, for the Oath of Office, within the next thirty (30) days.
Ayes: Councilpersons Valentine, Morr, Troy, Diviny
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 299 REAPPOINT/ZBA CHAIR/DANIEL SULLIVAN
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 299 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints Daniel Sullivan as chairperson, to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), for a period of one year, beginning January 1, 2015 and expiring December 31, 2015 and to make an appointment with Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, for the Oath of Office, within the next thirty (30) days.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 300 APPOINT/ TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD/NEW MEMBER LISA SHUMATE
Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints, Lisa Shumate, to the Traffic Advisory Board (TAB), for a period of one year, beginning June 16, 2015 and expiring June 16, 2016.
Ayes: Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 301 APPROVE/SYLVIA WELCH
GRANT WRITER
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the town Board authorizes the Supervisor to hire grant writer Sylvia Welch, to complete Orangetown’s requests under the NYS Consolidated Funding Application for grants for the following projects, at a cost not to exceed $3000
- Re-submission of a 2014 request for approximately $713,000 from the NYS Green Innovation Grant Program to pay for the design and installation of water quality and drainage improvement facilities at land to be acquired from the federal government adjacent to the Homes for Heroes veterans housing project in Tappan, NY.
Ayes: Councilperson Troy, Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 302 APPROVE/2015 SEWER WORK
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:
- Hauser Brothers, Inc. – 17 Old Schoolhouse Lane, Orangeburg, NY 10962
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 303 AID/ SHOWMOBILE
NYACK HALLOWEEN PARADE
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny 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 Nyack Chamber of Commerce, for their Halloween Parade, on Saturday, October 24, 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: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 304 AID/SHOWMOBILE/ROCKLAND BERGEN MUSIC FESTIVAL
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 Caravan Management, for their Rockland Bergen Music Festival, on Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28, 2015, at the Masonice Grounds, Tappan with 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
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RESOLUTION NO. 305 AID/SHOWMOBILE/NYACK MOSTLY MUSIC CONCERT SERIES
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny 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 Village of Nyack ,for their Mostly Music Concert Series, on June 23, June 30, July 7 & August 18, ay Memorial Park, Nyack, with a rental cost of $1,400.00, with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 306 PERMISSION GRANTED/SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER TRAINING CLASS
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 306 – Continued
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, permission is hereby granted to Terence J. Hutmacher, to attend the School Resource Officer Training Class, at the Auburn Police Department, Auburn, NY, on June 22-26 2015, at a cost of $1,479.64 to be charged to account B.3120.408.16.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 307 NOMINATE/PO MARTIN J.
FOGARTY
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, Martin J. Fogarty is hereby nominated for the position of “Police Officer/Resident’s List full-time”, from Rockland
County Department of Civil Service nomination list # (OC) 12100/61-134, pending completion of the Rockland County Department of Personnel certification process and a satisfactory background investigation.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Valentine, Troy, Diviny
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 308 NOMINATE/PO MARK T. DURNEY
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, Mark T. Durney is hereby nominated for position of “Police Officer/Resident’s List full-time”, from Rockland County Department of Civil Service nomination list # (OC) 12100/61-134, pending completion of the Rockland County Department of Personnel certification process and a satisfactory background investigation.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 309 NOMINATE/PO SHANE M. CURRAN
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, Shane M. Curran is hereby nominated for the position of “Police Officer/Resident’s List full-time”, from Rockland County Department of Civil Service nomination list # (OC) 12100/61-134, pending completion of the Rockland County Department of Personnel certification process and a satisfactory background investigation.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 310 APPROVE/RETIREMENT/HELEN
SCHWARZLER
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, accept with regret, the resignation/retirement of Helen Schwarzler, Sr. Record Clerk Typist/Law Enforcement, from the Orangetown Police Department, effective June 30, 2015.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 311 APPROVE/RETIREMENT/DEME BERNARD MAURER
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Human Resources Coordinator, accept with regret, the resignation/retirement of Bernard Maurer, Maintenance Mechanic II, with the Department of Environmental Management & Engineering, effective June 26, 2015.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 312 AWARD BID/PEARL RIVER DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT/GEMROSE UTILITIES
Under new business, Councilman Troy 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 the Pearl River Downtown Revitalization Project, PIN 8761.02 (A Federal Aid Project), which were received and publicly opened on May 28, 2015; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 06-D-15, and made a part of these minutes. Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, this bid is hereby awarded to Gemrose Utilities, the lowest qualified bidder, at a cost of $258,984.00.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 313 PAY VOUCHERS
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart 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 $810,934.37.
Ayes: Councilperson Diviny, Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 314 ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION PERSONNEL ISSUES
In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Stewart, Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Morr, and Valentine, Charlotte Madigan, John Edwards, Teresa Kenny, and Jeff Bencik.
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, at 9:40 p.m., the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss personnel issues. Supervisor Stewart said no further votes will be taken.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 315 ADJOURNED/MEMORY
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, at 10:10 p.m., the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting and adjourned, in memory of Victor Overton, former Superintendent of Nyack DPW and Nyack Fire Department; John P. Murphy, Blauvelt; Irine Davidson, Palisades; Francis (Gizzy) Taulman, retired Superintendent of Piermont DPW and former Chief of Piermont Fire Department and Robert Golisch, Nanuet and WWII veteran.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Noes: None
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk