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TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD/BUDGET MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2012
This Special Town Board Meeting was opened at 8:33 p.m. Supervisor Stewart presided and the Deputy Clerk called the Roll.
Councilman Denis Troy
Councilman Thomas Diviny
Councilman Paul Valentine
Absent: Councilman Thomas Morr
Also present: Teresa Accetta-Pugh, Deputy Clerk
John Edwards, Town Attorney
Teresa Kenny, First Deputy Town Attorney
Jeff Bencik, Finance Director
James Dean, Superintendent of Highways
Joseph Moran, Commissioner of DEME
Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police
Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes
John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE
Paul Witte, Code Enforcement
Ed McPherson, Code Enforcement
Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks-Rec & Building Maint.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by the Deputy Clerk.
Prior to this meeting, the Supervisor posted to the website and released to the media a notice, (Exhibit 11-C-12), that due to the severe weather the public hearings will be continued on Tuesday, November 13, 2012.
RESOLUTION NO. 534 OPEN PH/BLAUVELT FIRE COMPANY/CONTRACT/FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the 8:00 p.m. public hearing to consider a contract with the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., to provide fire protection services to and throughout the Blauvelt Fire Protection District, within the Town is hereby opened.
Ayes: Councilmen Diviny, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Morr
The Deputy Clerk, presented the Affidavit of Publication and the Notice of Posting; copies are labeled Exhibit 11-A-12 and made a part of these minutes.
Summary of Public Comments:
David Schnitzer, Chief of the Blauvelt Fire Department, said they looked over the numbers collectively as a group and they believe the numbers are as tight as they can be.
RESOLUTION NO. 535 CLOSE PH/BLAUVELT FIRE COMPANY CONTRACT/FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 535 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.
Ayes: Councilmen Diviny, Valentine, Troy
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Morr
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RESOLUTION NO. 536 LEAD AGENCY/BLAUVELT FIRE COMPANY/CONTRACT/FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board declares itself Lead Agency in this matter.
Ayes: Councilmen Diviny, Valentine, Troy
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Morr
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RESOLUTION NO. 537 NEGATIVE SEQRA DECLARATION BLAUVELT VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY/CONTRACT/FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that a SEQRA Declaration of non-significance, resolving that the action of the Town Board in contracting for fire protection services with the Blauvelt Fire Department for the Blauvelt Fire Protection District will not have a significant negative impact on the environment is hereby adopted.
Ayes: Councilmen Diviny, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Morr
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RESOLUTION NO. 538 BLAUVELT FIRE COMPANY/FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES/ APPROVE 1-YEAR CONTRACT
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves a 1-yr contract with the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., for calendar year 2013, in the amount of $838,350.00, plus Workers’ Compensation insurance costs, to provide fire protection services to and throughout the Blauvelt Fire Protection District, within the Town.
Ayes: Councilmen Diviny, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Morr
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RESOLUTION NO. 539 OPEN PH/2013 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the 8:10 p.m. public hearing to consider the 2013 Preliminary Budget is hereby opened.
The Deputy Clerk, presented the Affidavit of Publication and the Notice of Posting; copies are labeled Exhibit 11-B-12 and made a part of these minutes.
Summary of Public Comments:
Raleigh Tozer, President of Board of Trustees Tappan Library, spoke about the specific law, which treats the four public libraries as a single unit and requires budget requests jointly. He reminded the Board that the Town has been trying to get the State to overturn this law. By overturning it, the libraries will be able to budget independently.
Ed McPherson, Code Enforcement Officer, argued against the elimination of his job. He spoke about his training, experience and how he loves his job. He wishes to remain employed.
RESOLUTION NO. 540 CONTINUE PH/2013 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED that the 2013 Preliminary Budget public hearing will continue on November 13, 2012, at 8:00 p.m.
Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Morr
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RESOLUTION NO. 541 NOMINATE/POLICE OFFICER MICHAEL L. TAYLOR
Under New Business, Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police, Michael L. Taylor is hereby nominated to the position of Police Officer, from Civil Service List #(OC) 08200, dated August 10, 2012, pending completion of the Rockland County Department of Personnel certification process and a satisfactory background investigation.
Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Morr
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RESOLUTION NO. 542 NOMINATE/POLICE OFFICER JOHN A HEIM
Under New Business, Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police, John A. Heim is hereby nominated to the position of Police Officer, from Civil Service List #(OC)
Resolution No. 542 – Continued
08200, dated August 10, 2012, pending completion of the Rockland County Department of Personnel certification process and a satisfactory background investigation.
Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Diviny
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Abstained: Councilman Valentine
Absent: Councilman Morr
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RESOLUTION NO. 543 NOMINATE/POLICE OFFICER AMAURY R LOPEZ
Under New Business, Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police, Amaury R. Lopez is hereby nominated to the position of Police Officer, from Civil Service List #(OC) 08200, dated August 10, 2012, pending completion of the Rockland County Department of Personnel certification process and a satisfactory background investigation.
Ayes: Councilmen Diviny, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Morr
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RESOLUTION NO. 544 RE-ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Stewart, Councilmen Troy, Diviny, and Valentine, and Jeff Bencik.
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board re-entered Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, at 9:35 p.m.
Ayes: Councilmen Diviny, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Morr
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RESOLUTION NO. 545 ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board re-entered the public meeting and adjourned, at 10:00 p.m.
Ayes: Councilmen Diviny, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Morr
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Teresa Accetta-Pugh, Deputy Clerk
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TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
POLICE COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2012
This Police Commission Meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. Supervisor Stewart presided.
Present were: Councilman Denis Troy
Councilman Thomas Diviny
Councilman Paul Valentine
Absent: Councilman Thomas Morr
Also present:
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Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police
Robert Zimmerman, Police Captain
Donald Butterworth, Police Captain
RESOLUTION NO. 531 ENTERED POLICE COMMISSION
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board, acting as Police Commission, entered this meeting to discuss Police business, at 7:00 p.m.
Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Morr
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RESOLUTION NO. 532 ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION
In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Stewart, Councilmen Troy, Diviny, and Valentine, John Edwards, Teresa Kenny, Jeff Bencik, Kevin Nulty, and Robert Zimmerman.
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss Police legal matters and the budget, at 7:40 p.m.
Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Morr
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RESOLUTION NO. 533 RE-ENTERED POLICE COMMISSION AND ADJOURNED
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board re-entered the Police Commission meeting, at 8:32 p.m.
Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Morr
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Teresa Accetta-Pugh, Deputy Clerk