TOWN OF ORANGETOWN REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
This Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:37 p.m. Supervisor Stewart presided and the Town Clerk called the Roll. Present were:
Councilman Denis Troy
Councilman Thomas Diviny
Councilman Thomas Morr
Councilman Paul Valentine (arrived 7:48 p.m.)
Also present: Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk
John Edwards, Town Attorney
Jeff Bencik, Finance Director
James Dean, Superintendent of Highways
Joseph Moran, Commissioner of DEME
Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes
John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE
Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
Esta Baitler led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Announcements:
Charlotte Madigan, the Town Clerk, will be hosting a Shredding Day, on September 26th, Thursday, from noon to 4p.m, Town Hall Parking Lot.
Orangetown’s 911 Memorial Service, Wednesday, September 11th, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall
Summary of Public Comments:
Esta Baitler, Sparkill, is thankful that the Route 340 sidewalks became a reality.
Frank Fornario, Blauvelt, is against the reappointment of the Town Assessor. Mr. Kenny has other responsibilities and Orangetown is not getting full service from him.
Mike Mandel, Pearl River, requested the Town Board to ask the Governor’s Office and the State Comptroller’s Office for a Financial Control Board to control Rockland County finances. He believes high taxes will destroy this County.
Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, said many properties are not properly assessed and his FOIL request is over 30 days late. He suggested making the Assessor’s position part-time.
Habib Hasan, Pearl River, commented Orangetown is the greatest Town in this County.
Thomas Prisco, Pearl River, suggested donating surplus vehicles to BOCES and asked that the Board reconsider moving their meetings back to Mondays.
RESOLUTION NO. 399 CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 400 ACCEPT RESIGNATION/JOHN PACI ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 400 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the resignation of John Paci, Assistant Building Inspector, is hereby accepted with regret, effective August 23, 2013.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 401 REAPPOINT/TOWN ASSESSOR BRIAN KENNEY
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of § 24 of the New York State Town Law and § 310(2) of the NYS Real Property Tax Law, Brian J. Kenney shall be reappointed to the position of Town Assessor, for a term of six (6) years, said term to commence on October 1, 2013, at an annual salary of $111,787.00, subject to any increase, from time to time, may be approved by the Town Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said position shall be a full-time position, having a work week of 35 hours and with a documented log of office hours.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Diviny
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: Councilperson Valentine
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RESOLUTION NO. 402 SALARY ADJUSTMENTS/NON-ELECTED EMPLOYEES/EXCLUSION LIST
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that all non-elected and non-police employees and officers, whose titles appear on the Exclusion List (Schedule “A”) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and CSEA (January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2016), as approved by Resolution No. 345 of 2013 of this Board, shall receive the same annual salary increases as approved for employee members of the bargaining unit through 2014, specifically: 0% for 2011; 0% for 2012; 2.35% for 2013; 2.45% for 2014; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such employees and officers shall further receive, or be subject to, such other leave and insurance provisions, as adjusted, under the aforesaid agreement.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 403 FUNDING/PEARL RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/PEARL RIVER DAY
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that funding, for the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce, Pearl River Day, Saturday, October 5, 2013, in the amount of $1,000.00, to be charged to the Celebrations Account, No. A.7550.457 is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 404 LEASE AGREEMENT/CELLULAR PHONE CO/ A T & T WIRELESS
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown has a lease agreement with Cellular Telephone Company, d/b/a AT &T Wireless, Inc., dated August 27, 1993, wherein Cellular Telephone Company leases space at the Telecommunications Tower at 26 Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, New York (the Town Hall Tower); and
WHEREAS, the lease term expired on July 31, 2013, and AT&T Wireless, Inc. seeks an extension and modification to the lease term; Be it
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the lease amendment to the August 27, 1993, and Amended on November 2, 2002 and October 20, 2002, between the Town of Orangetown and Cellular Telephone Company d/b/a AT & T Wireless is hereby approved with a 3% increase over the final lease amount, with 3% annual escalations, and three renewal terms of five years each and,
Be It RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 405 APPROVE/RATIFY AGREEMENT VILLAGE OF SPRING VALLEY/USE OF TOWN PROPERTY FOR SWAT TEAM TRAINING
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the Town Board hereby approves and ratifies a License Agreement between the Town and the Village of Spring Valley, the use of the presently unoccupied Town owned property known as the “John Perry House”, located at 295 Blue Hill Road, Pearl River (the “Licensed Premises”), by the Spring Valley Police Department for Special Weapons and Tactical training on Wednesday, August 28, 2013; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor or his designated representative shall be authorized to execute such Agreement.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 406 APPROVE AGREEMENTS/NEW TURF SOCCER FIELD/OMM
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, in furtherance of the License Agreement between the Town and the Orangetown Mighty Midgets Athletic Club, LLC (“OMM”), pursuant to which OMM is authorized to use and to improve the fields and other facilities at the Orangetown Soccer Complex on Town owned lands formerly a part of the Rockland Psychiatric Center, the Town Board hereby approves and ratifies an Agreement between the Town and OMM, permitting OMM to enter into a related Agreement with Sprinturf, LLC, a Georgia Limited Liability Company (“Sprinturf”), under which Sprinturf will install a new turf soccer field at the Orangetown Complex at the sole cost and expense of OMM, which field, upon completion, shall become the property of the Town; and
Resolution No. 406 – Continued
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor or his designated representative shall be authorized to execute such Agreement with OMM.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 407 ESTABLISH POSITION/COMPUTER OPERATOR
Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the HR Coordinator, the position of Computer Operator (OC), Grade 12 in the IT Department, is hereby established, with RC Personnel approval.
Ayes: Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: Councilperson Diviny
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RESOLUTION NO. 408 APPOINT COMPUTER OPERATOR MATTHEW LENIHAN
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Director of Finance, Matthew Lenihan is hereby appointed to the Position of Computer Operator (OC) Grade 12 provisionally, with RC Personnel approval, at a salary of $53,477.00, effective September 10, 2013.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
Abstained: Councilperson Diviny
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RESOLUTION NO. 409 ESTABLISH/RECLASSIFICATION ADMINISTRATIVE SEC. I
Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, the position of Administrative Secretary I is hereby established in the Highway Department (reclassification by Rockland County Personnel Office of Principal Clerk Typist Position number 0395) Grade 12, Step 19, effective September 11, 2013.
Ayes: Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 410 APPOINT ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY I/KAREN JAHNES
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 410 – Continued
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways Karen Jahnes of the Highway Department is hereby appointed in the position of Administrative Secretary I in the Highway Department, provisional, Grade 12, Step 19, at an annual salary of $77,743.00, effective September 11, 2013.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 411 AID/PEARL RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/PEARL RIVER DAY
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, aid to the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce, by providing 6 port-o-johns, 30 trash barrels, barricades for 4 intersections and 12 additional barricades for ride control, electronic sign by TD Bank (a few days before), detour signs (to be posted on barricades) and use of the Show Mobile with a rental fee of $350.00 and the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured, for Pearl River Day on Saturday, October 5, 2013 is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 412 SNOW & ICE LUMP SUM AGREEMENT
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the Extend Indexed Lump Sum Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement, between the Town of Orangetown and the New York State Department of Transportation. The amount for the 2013/2014 Agreement is reduced from $213,445.21 to $204,936.32 due to the decreased price of salt.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Diviny, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 413 PERMISSION GRANTED SUPERINTENDENTS OF HIGHWAY ANNUAL CONFERENCE/JAMES DEAN
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted by James J. Dean to attend Association of Town Superintendents of Highway Annual Conference, Education Symposium & Expo in Lake Placid, NY September 18-19, 2013 at a cost of $203.00 to be charged to Acct. No. 0441.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 414 ROUTE 340 SIDEWALK/SEQRA ACCEPTANCE/DONATIONS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 414 – Continued
WHEREAS, New York State Route 340 is a high volume route with multiple residential and education facilities that include senior centers, colleges, and a living and day treatment center for the mentally disabled.
WHEREAS, currently there are no sidewalks located on Route 340 between New York State Route 303 and the Venture Living Center property.
WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown will install 3,960 linear feet of sidewalks, curbs and drainage along Route 340 from the Route 303 commercial corridor to the Venture Living Center property, connecting with the 2,000 linear feet of existing sidewalk that was installed in 2004.
WHEREAS, this new sidewalk will link the Venture Living Center, Thorpe Village and St. Thomas Aquinas College to the Sparkill Business and Transportation Center.
WHEREAS, the installation of sidewalks in this area will provide safe travel for pedestrians to and from the above institutions as well as for local residents and employees traveling to and from the Route 303 commercial corridor.
WHEREAS, there is currently not enough existing right-of-way width along the project length to place a sidewalk, so the Town must acquire property from ten property owners.
WHEREAS, the Town will be reimbursed for all expenses on this project by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and/or the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT).
WHEREAS, the Town has determined the fair market values for all acquisitions.
WHEREAS, the property owners have been offered fair market value for all acquisitions.
WHEREAS, the FHWA and the NYSDOT have been declared lead agencies under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
WHEREAS, the FHWA and NYSDOT have found that the project is a Categorical Exclusion under NEPA and will not have a significant effect on the environment.
WHEREAS, the FHWA and NYSDOT concur that the Town Board is lead agency for purposes of SEQRA review and that the action is a SEQRA Type II project, meaning that no further SEQRA review is required; provided, however, if the action were determined to be an “unlisted action” under SEQRA, then, in such instance, the Board, acting as lead agency, having taken a hard look at the potential impacts, would conclude that there are no significant adverse environmental impacts associated therewith and, therefore, issue a negative declaration;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board declares itself Lead Agency in this matter.
RESOLVED, that a SEQRA Declaration of non-significance, indicating that the action the Town Board is contemplating will not have a significant negative impact on the environment, is hereby adopted.
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the payment of $11,140 to the owners of parcel ID # 74.11-2-41, located at 28 Route 340, Orangeburg, NY, for purchase of the right-of-way for the Route 340 sidewalk project.
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the payment of $10,170 to the owners of parcel ID # 74.11-2-42, located at 26 Route 340, Orangeburg, NY, for purchase of the right-of-way for the Route 340 sidewalk project.
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the payment of $9,230 to the owners of parcel ID # 74.11-2-43, located at 24 Route 340, Orangeburg, NY, for purchase of the right-of-way for the Route 340 sidewalk project, and $370 for purchase of a temporary easement relating to the sidewalk construction.
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the payment of $38,965 to the owner of parcel ID # 74.11-2-44, 74.11-2-45 and 74.15-1-15 located at 4 Route 340, Orangeburg, NY, for purchase of the right-of-way for the Route 340 sidewalk project.
Resolution No. 414 – Continued
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the payment of $36,090 to the owner of parcel ID # 74.11-2-47, located at 2 Route 340, Orangeburg, NY, for purchase of the right-of-way for the Route 340 sidewalk project.
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the payment of $2,510.00 to the owners of parcel ID # 74.11-2-48, located at 299 Route 303, Orangeburg, NY, for purchase of the right-of-way for the Route 340 sidewalk project.
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the payment of $6,340 to the owner of parcel ID # 74.15-1-16.1, located at 32 Route 340, Orangeburg, NY, for purchase of the right-of-way for the Route 340 sidewalk project.
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the payment of $7,705 to the owner of parcel ID # 74.15-1-16.2, located at 34 Route 340, Orangeburg, NY, for purchase of the right-of-way for the Route 340 sidewalk project.
RESOLVED, the Town Board formally accepts, receives and files with the Office of the Town Clerk the “statement of donation” from the owner of parcel ID # 74.15-1-17, which land shall be used for the Route 340 sidewalk project.
RESOLVED, the Town Board formally accepts, receives and files with the Office of the Town Clerk the “statement of donation” from the owner of parcel ID # 74.16-1.24.1, which land shall be used for the Route 340 sidewalk project.
RESOLVED, all payments shall come out of Account # A.5410.457 – Sidewalks Operating Expense, Contracts with Outside Vendors
RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor is authorized to sign all land transfer documents and any documents relating to reimbursement from the federal or state governments.
John Edwards, Town Attorney, explained it is defined under the National Environmental Protection Act that this project is excluded. This is classified as a Type II project under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which means, it is outside of the act, and no further action is necessary. Type II you do not have to do anything. It recommends that there is something in the file, in the event that this is challenged, as to what the Town Board’s view would be, if it were within SEQRA.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 415 SURPLUS/POLICE CARS/AUCTION
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Police Captain, that the following vehicles are surplus and available for auction:
2000 Ford Explorer B/W 1FMZU72E4YZC41432
2008 Ford Crown Vic Black 2FAHP71V68X131115
1999 Ford Crown Vic White 2FAFP71W3XX201832
2001 Ford Taurus Green 1FAFP52U71A202970
2008 Ford Crown Vic B/W 2FAHP71V28X166301
2001 Ford Taurus Brown 1FAFP52U01A202969
2003 Dodge Intrepid Black 2B3HD46V73H580737
2007 Ford Crown Vic B/W 2FAHP71W07X100997
2009 Ford Crown Vic B/W 2FAHP71V59X145489
2009 Ford Crown Vic B/W 2FAHP71V39X128027
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 416 SURPLUS POLICE CARS/DESTRUCTION
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Police Captain, the following vehicles are surplus/scrap available for destruction:
2007 Ford Crown Vic B/W 2FAHP71W97X100996
1995 TOYOTA Camry Green JT2SK12E8S0334032
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 417 FILMING FEE/ CHANGES
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following filming fees, effective September 30, 2013, shall be increased: permits from $250.00 to $300.00 per permit per location; personnel from $ 115.00 to $150.00 per hour; use of vehicles shall remain the same $25.00 per hour. Fees shall be payable to the Office of the Town Clerk at the time the permit is approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 418 RECEIVE/FILE IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT/BLOOMBERG
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 839BGC1300865 FOR THE ACCOUNT OF BLOOMBERG LP is received and filed in the Vault in the Town Clerk’s Office.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 419 ACCEPT/RECEIVE/FILE DOCUMENTS
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following items are hereby accepted, received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office:
- July 24, 2013 Special Town Board Meeting; the August 6, 2013 Police Commission Executive Session; and the August 13, 2013 Regular and Special Town Board Meeting minutes.
- SPDES NY-0026051: July 2013 Monthly Report.
- Crestron Electronics, Inc./38 Ramland Rd LLC Stormwater Inspection Report for 88 Ramland Rd Orangeburg NY dated July 27, 2013.
- Spring Valley P.D Swat agreement, dated August 27, 2013 for use of the John Perry House, 295 Blue Hill Rd, Pearl River, for Special Weapons & Tactical Training.
- Symprocity Agreement, dated 9/4/2013, for Fire Safety Inspections computer software.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 420 AID/HOMES FOR HEROES/TAG SALE
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, aid to the Home for Heroes, by providing 10 tables and 20 chairs, for their Tag Sale, Saturday, September 7, 2013 is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 421 AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 374/2013 SHOWMOBILE/AID SONS OF ITALY ITALIAN FEST
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, Resolution No. 374/2013 is hereby amended by adding:
and by providing: 2 message boards, handicap, one way and parking signs; 100 traffic cones; 24 trash barrels; 100 barricades and 600 ft of plastic fencing.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 422 INSTALLATION FIRE HYDRANT 155 CORPORATE DR/ORANGEBURG
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of United Water New York and the Town of Orangetown Fire Inspector, the installation of one (1) fire hydrant at 155 Corporate Dr., Orangeburg, is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 423 AID/TAPPANTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY/COLONIAL DAY
Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, aid to The Tappantown Historical Society, by providing 6 recycling kiosks, “No Parking” signs (west side of Livingston St. from Oak Tree Rd to Route 303 8am-5pm, for Colonial Day, on Saturday, September 28, 2013 is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 424 AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 369/2013 OAK TREE ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT/PERSISTENT CONSTRUCTION
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 424 – Continued
RESOLVED, that Town Board Resolution # 369, awarding the Oak Tree Road Bridge Replacement to Persistent Construction in the amount of $1,585,216.69 is hereby amended to $1,584,586.69, a reduction of $630.00.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 425 PAY VOUCHERS
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for General Fund, Town Outside Village, Blue Hill, Broadacres, Highway, Sewer, Capital Projects, Risk Retention, and Special Parking Funds for a total amount of $736,837.99.
Ayes: Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 426 ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION PERSONNEL MATTERS
In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Stewart, Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Morr and Valentine, Charlotte Madigan, Donna Morrison and Jeff Bencik.
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss particular Personnel matters, at 9:15 p.m. Supervisor Stewart said no further votes will be taken.
Ayes: Councilmen Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 427 RE-ENTER/RTBM ADJOURNED/MEMORY
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned in memory of Frederick Zugibe, Rockland’s Chief Medical Examiner; Stephen B. Huested, son of S. Burton Huested; and Hans Scheibner, Pearl River , at 9:57 p.m.
Ayes: Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk