TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 24, 2001
The Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:45 P.M. Supervisor Kleiner presided. The Town Clerk called the roll. Present were:
Councilman Robert Bergman
Councilman Edward Fisher
Councilman Dennis O’Donnell
Councilman Denis Troy
Also present:
Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk
Eliot Tozer, Deputy Supervisor
James K. Riley, Town Attorney
Thomas O’Connell, Deputy Town Attorney
Charles Richardson, Director of Finance
James Dean, Superintendent of Highways
Robert Beckerle, Dir., Dept of Environmental Mgt. & Eng.
Mary McCloskey, Assessor’s Office
Richard L. Rose, Jr., Supt., Parks-Rec. & Bldg. Maint.
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by the Pearl River Little League All Star Team.
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A moment of silence was observed in memory of the World Trade Center disaster.
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Councilman Troy welcomed parents and children, and he presented Certificates of Recognition to the following Pearl River Little League 2001 All Star Team, New York State-Little League Champions (10-Year Old Age Group):
Dana Carroll Caitlin Dinet Deidre Cokely
Krystina Poloni Kim Hurley Josephine Pucci
Lorraine Schule Ann Sheeran Stephanie Williams
Kati Scrima Jackie Kelly Mollie Davin
Michelle Brady Maura Power
Manager Dan Scrima and coaches Karen Carroll and Chris Power.
Supervisor Kleiner and the Town Board congratulated the players on their achievements.
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Supervisor Kleiner and the Town Board spoke on the devastation of September 11th at the World Trade Center, and on the sacrifices of the rescuers. Supervisor Kleiner thanked all involved in the organization of the candle light ceremony on Saturday, September 22nd, at Veterans Memorial Park. He noted that the banner was hanging in Town Hall. The Town Board thanked Supervisor Kleiner for his leadership in providing the ceremony under difficult circumstances, and enabling the community to come together to express their grief.
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Supervisor Kleiner presented the Budget for 2002 and mentioned the shift in base proportions (13.8% homestead, 6% non-homestead). The Town Board members commented on responsibility to keep the Budget down. Charles Richardson will prepare a memo with explanation of costs, and capital budget for infrastructure.
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The public portion was opened and the following spoke:
Heather Petrone, Pearl River, re two years since request for trees and fence. Who takes care of maintenance of the decision of Boards? Connolly family is also upset with decision of ACABOR.
Councilman Troy asked John Giardiello, Director, OBZPAE, to get back to the Town Board and indicate what should be done.
Jim Driscoll, Kelly’s Pub, would like to have outdoor dining and work with the neighbors, apologized for noise, would like to promote Art, cancelled September dates. Proceedings were stayed until clarification by ZBA.
Chief Nulty thanked all members of the community for their expression of concern in this time of need.
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RESOLUTION NO. 533 APPROVE/GRANT APPLIC ROCKLAND CO OPEN SPACE ALLIANCE/COUNTRYSIDE EXCHANGE
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the Town of Orangetown is applying to the New York State Department of State for a grant under the Environmental Protection Fund to support a Glynwood Center Countryside Exchange Program that will include a review of how to best preserve and enhance Rockland County’s waterfront in the context of the environment, recreation and tourism, and that will undoubtedly generate interest in and provide information for the County’s Quality Communities grant; and to fund a part-time Exchange Administrator who will be designated to oversee the post-Exchange implementation process; and
Whereas, this grant application is for $50,000 (with $65,000 match to be provided in full through the Rockland County Open Space Alliance Countryside Exchange, a program administered by the Glynwood Center, a not-for-profit entity), Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown does hereby approve and endorse the application for a grant under the Environmental Protection Fund for a project known as The Rockland County Open Space Alliance Countryside Exchange, a program administered by the Glynwood Center, a not-for-profit entity, that includes, if funded, the hire of a part-time Exchange Administrator; and, Be It
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Supervisor to submit the endorsed application to the NYS Department of State. If the application is awarded funding, the Town agrees to subcontract to Glynwood Center, a not-for-profit entity, which will ensure that components of the Countryside Exchange provide the match required by the project.
Ayes: Councilmen O’Donnell, Troy, Bergman, Fisher
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 534 COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, that agenda items three (3) through ten (10) are hereby combined as one.
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 535 APPOINT/ACCOUNT CLERK/TYPIST/SEWER
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, that Rosemarie Maiorano is hereby appointed to the position of Account Clerk/Typist, provisional, in the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, grade 4 (1), annual salary of $26,850, effective September 25, 2001.
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 536 APPOINT/CLERK TYPIST ZONING/PLANNING DEPT
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, that Katrina Beglin is hereby appointed to the position of Clerk/Typist, provisional, in the Zoning and Planning Department, grade 2 (1), annual salary of $24,610, effective September 25, 2001.
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 537 ESTABLISH/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/HIGHWAY
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, that the position of Administrative Assistant is hereby established in the Highway Department, grades 15, effective immediately.
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 538 AWARD/CART PATH REPAIRS BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted.
Whereas, the Town Clerk duly advertised for sealed bids for the repair and rehabilitation of Cart Paths at the Blue Hill Golf Course, which were received and publicly opened on September 4, 2001, and
Whereas, these bids were referred to the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation for recommendation and report, a copy is labeled Exhibit 9-A-01, and made a part of these minutes, Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the contract for the repair and rehabilitation of Cart Paths at the Blue Hill Golf Course in the amount of $647,042.00, is hereby awarded to Tilcon, Inc., Wharton, New Jersey, the lowest qualified bidder.
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 539 AWARD/CONSTRUCTION CART STORAGE ADDITION & ROOF ALTERATION/BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted.
Whereas, the Town clerk duly advertised for sealed bids for the Pro Shop Improvements (Construction of Cart Storage addition and Cart Barn Roof Alteration) at the Blue Hill Golf Course, which were received and publicly opened on September 19, 2001, and
Whereas, these bids were referred to the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation for recommendation and report, a copy is labeled Exhibit 9-B-01, and made a part of these minutes, Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, the contracts for the Pro Shop Improvements (Construction of Cart Storage Addition and Cart Barn Roof Alteration) at Blue Hill Golf Course is hereby awarded as follows:
- Contract 1 – General Construction, in the amount of $199,700.00, to Catcord, Inc., Norwood, New Jersey, the lowest qualified bidder.
- Contract 2 – Electrical, in the amount of $43,880.00, to All Bright Electric, Nyack, New York, the lowest qualified bidder.
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 540 ACCEPT/TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD REPORT/REQUEST NYS LOWER SPEED LIMIT CENTRAL AVE/PEARL RIVER
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, that the Traffic Advisory Board report regarding Pearl River downtown revitalization parking is hereby accepted, and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the New York State Commissioner of Transportation be requested to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Board to lower the speed limit on Central Avenue, Pearl River (between John Street and Route 304) to 20 miles per hour.
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 541 APPROVE/SITE LEASE AGREE/NORTHCOAST COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, that Communications Site Lease Agreement with Northcoast Communications to lease space on the Tower at the Sewer Department for an initial term of five (5) years with option to renew for three (3) additional extensions of five (5) years each, at a rental payment of $2,300.00 per month, with a 3% increase per annum on each anniversary of the commencement date, and a one (1) month security deposit with the Town of Orangetown is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 542 ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, that the Regular Town Board and Audit minutes of August 20, 2001 and Special Town Board minutes of August 20, September 4 and 10, 2001 are hereby accepted.
Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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New Business:
Councilman Troy noted that on Saturday, September 19th, 8:30 A.M., in Piermont, Skip Vezzetti, Superintendent, Rockland County Highway Department, will give residents an update on repairs to the problems along the Sparkill Creek.
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RESOLUTION NO. 543 ADJOURNMENT
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, that this meeting is hereby adjourned at 9:47 P.M.
Ayes: Councilmen O’Donnell, Fisher, Bergman, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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CHARLOTTE MADIGAN, TOWN CLERK
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