Meeting Overview

 

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

POLICE COMMISSION / REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019

 

This meeting was opened at 7:05 p.m.  Supervisor Day presided and Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk, called the roll.  Present were:

 

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Paul Valentine

Councilman Gerald Bottari

Supervisor Christopher Day

 

Absent:                        Councilman Denis Troy

 

Also present:               Michael Lawler, Deputy Supervisor

Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk

Joseph Thomassen, Deputy Clerk

Robert Magrino, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, Deputy Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Jane Slavin, Director of OBZPAE

Eamon Reilly, Commissioner of DEME

Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Building Maint.

Donna Morrison, Human Resource Coordinator

Anthony Bevelacqua, Director of Automated Systems

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America:  Joseph Shannon

 

In attendance, at the Police Commission, were Supervisor Day, Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine and Bottari, Michael Lawler, Rosanna Sfraga, Joseph Thomassen, Robert Magrino, Police Chief Donald Butterworth and Police Captain James Brown.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 294                                          PROMOTE MICHAEL SHANNON POLICE CAPTAIN

 

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Police Chief, appoint Michael Shannon to the position of Police Captain, contingent-permanent, from Rockland County EL#16087, effective 06/05/2019, salary per the terms of the contract between the Captain and Town Board.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 295                                          PROMOTE JAMES ACHESON POLICE LIEUTENANT

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Police Chief, appoint James Acheson to the position of Police Lieutenant, permanent, from Rockland County EL#15077, effective 06/05/2019, salary as negotiated in the PBA contract.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 296                                          PROMOTE NICHOLAS WHALEN POLICE SERGEANT

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Police Chief, appoint Nicholas Whalen to the position of Police Sergeant, permanent, from Rockland County EL#17052, effective 06/05/2019, salary as negotiated in the PBA contract.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

• 2019 Military Tribute Banner Program – Only two weeks left to order a banner to be hung this year. The last date to place your order for this year’s Program will be Monday, June 10^th.  Sponsorship Fee is $150.00, Banners (18” x 38”) will be displayed until Veteran’s Day.  Available display areas include:  Orangeburg Rd., Orangeburg and Downtown Pearl River.  Banners can be sponsored using the following website link:  http://militarytributebanners.org/current-programs/orangetown-ny.html.  All proceeds of the program will be used toward annual event/tradition to benefit our local veterans.  Please e-mail supervisor@orangetown.com for more details.

 

• Pearl River Farmer’s Market – The Town of Orangetown and the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring its first seasonal Pearl River Farmer’s Market / Open to the Public, every Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. / Beginning May 19^th continuing through November 24^th. The stretch of North William Street (between Washington Avenue and Central Avenue) will be blocked off and closed to vehicular traffic during the hours of 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. each Sunday while the Market is open.  Locally sourced vendors will be gathering at the market to sell fresh produce and other farmer’s market items.  The new market place will serve as a healthy and fun meeting place for residents, while also promoting all that downtown Pearl River has to offer.  Occasionally, the Market will be accompanied by live music and other amusements.

 

• RTBM, June 18^th, at 8:5 p.m. – Continue Public Hearing for a proposed Zone Change – Location: 576 Route 303 and adjoining properties.

 

• Congratulations: Camp Venture’s Basketball team for coming in 2^nd in their league up in Haverstraw!

 

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Girl Scout Troop #40309 were presented with Certificates of Recognition for earning their Bronze Award.  They hosted a Garage Sale with the proceeds of $1,800 being donated to the Homes for Heroes.  Members & Leaders:  Gillian Gravius, Maggie Green, Katie Kelly, Lauren Murray, Claire O’Callaghan, Ciara O’Sullivan, Sophia Pecorerro, Payton Scarpulla, Katie Schmid, Julia Scott, Julianna Somma, Julianne Thariath, Athena Theodoropoulos, Aileen Tynan, Christina Urzi and Fiona Scarpulla and Joanne Green (Leaders).

Marjorie Galen, President of the Palisades Library Board of Trustees, spoke about the possibility of creating a single Special Library District (Orangeburg, Palisades & Tappan).  She believes the next step would be to have a formal study done.  The cost of the study would be $20,000 and she asked the Town to fund $5,000 of it with the three libraries contributing $5,000 each.

 

The Town Board discussed all of the items on the agenda.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 297                                          OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLUTION NO. 297 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby opened.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Esta Baitler, Sparkill, is upset that Camp Venture’s Basketball team was not given Certificates, from the Town, for their championship.

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, thanked the Governor and Parole Board for making our community dangerously safe by releasing terrorists, cop killers, rapist and other dangerous people from jail.  He also thanked the Town Board and Departments for their assistance with the 4^th of July celebration.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, thanked the Parks & Recreation Dept. for their after school programs, playgrounds and camp programs.  The Town Board should consider security measures in all Town Facilities.  She is concerned about the measles, insects and other diseases.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 298                                          CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

 RESOLUTION NO. 299                                          APPROVE FUNDING / REDISTRICTING STUDY / ORANGEBURG, PALISADES, TAPPAN LIBRARIES / HUDSON VALLEY PATTERN FOR PROGRESS

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

                 RESOLVED, that the Town of Orangetown hereby approves funding, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, toward the $20,000 proposed library redistricting study, by the Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, contingent upon equal participation of the Palisades, Orangeburg and Tappan libraries.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

 RESOLUTION NO. 300                                          RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 220 of 2019 / CANCEL PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT PREVENT COMMERCIAL ENTITIES WITH DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX STATUS FROM OBTAINING NEW BUILDING PERMITS

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the Town Board rescinds Resolution No. 220 of 2019 and hereby cancels the public hearing formerly set for June 18, 2019 at 8:05 P.M. regarding

RESOLUTION NO. 300 – Continued

a proposed amendment to Town Code, Prevention of commercial entities with Delinquent Property Tax Status from obtaining new building permits.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 301                                          ACCEPT PETITION AND DIRECT CIRCULATION OF PROPOSED LOCAL LAW / REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE / FROM “CC” TO “R-15” / 268 N MIDDLETOWN RD

 Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 WHEREAS,  the owner  of premises located at 268 North Middletown Road, Pearl River, New York, being located in the “CO” (Commercial-Office) zoning district, has petitioned the Town Board to change the zoning classification of the property  to that of “R-15” (Medium Density Residential), a zoning district that directly abuts the property;  and

WHEREAS,  upon preliminary review, the Town Board  is favorably disposed to such a change, because property  currently abuts an R-15 zone, the property was previously used as a single family residence before a fire destroyed the property, and the proposed use as a single family residence, would be an appropriate use on the site; and

WHEREAS,  the Town Board wishes to proceed with its consideration of the proposed action, toward which end it wishes to commence the environmental review process, as well as review by other interested agencies; and

WHEREAS,  upon review of the Petition, and a Short Environmental Assessment Form prepared at the Town Board’s request by the Office of Building, Zoning, Planning and Administration and Enforcement, and related documents and filings, the Board makes the following preliminary determinations:  The proposed action is one subject to review under  the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”);The proposed action as an “Unlisted” action; and The following are involved or interested or involved agencies in the review process: Orangetown Planning Board;  Rockland County Department of Planning; Rockland County  Highway Department

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,  that the Town Board hereby declares its intention to serve as Lead  Agency for the purpose of environmental review under  SEQRA,  and directs that a Lead Agency Coordination Letter with relevant documents be circulated to and  among the various above referenced agencies; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,  that the circulation to the Rockland County Department of Planning further be for the purpose of review pursuant to General Municipal Law §§ 239- l & m; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,  that, pursuant to Town Code  Chapter 43, §10.5, the Town Board hereby refers the said Petition and a proposed Local Law, amending the Town Zoning Map, to the Town Planning Board,  inviting its input regarding, among other things, the implications of such an amendment, and requesting a response within 30-days.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 302                                          SET PUBLIC HEARING / ZONE CHANGE / FROM “CC” TO “R-15”  268 N MIDDLETOWN RD

 Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the Town Board will hold a public hearing on July 23, 2019 at 8:05 p.m., on a proposed Local Law, as follows, amending Chapter 43¸ § 2.2, establishing the Town Zoning Map, to change the zoning district of the parcel known as 268 North Middletown Road,  in the hamlet of Pearl River from “CC” to “R-15”.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

 

RESOLUTION NO. 303                                          MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTION  CONDEMNING RELEASE OF RICHARD LABARBERA & ROBERT McCAIN / FOR THE MURDER OF PAULA BOHOVESKY NYS PAROLE BOARD

 Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

 WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown wishes to express its continuing condolences to, and support for, the family of Paula Bohovesky, who was brutally raped and murdered thirty-nine years ago; and

WHEREAS, in 1980, Paula Bohovesky was a talented artist, an aspiring actress and well-regarded member of the junior class at Pearl River High School; and

WHEREAS, tragically, this young woman, burgeon with energy and a zest for life, was tragically and senselessly murdered just two blocks from her home; and

WHEREAS,  the two young  men who committed this heinous crime after a day spent drinking in a local bar received the maximum penalty for murder  then allowed in New York State, twenty-five years to life in prison; and

WHEREAS, one of these men, Richard LaBarbera, has been recently granted parole and release from prison by the New York State Parole Board; and

WHEREAS, the second criminal involved, Robert  McCain, will shortly go before that same parole board  to petition for his own release; and

WHEREAS, neither of these murderers have expressed regret or taken responsibility for their heinous crime; and

WHEREAS, Paula’s family and friends, as well as those living in Orangetown at the time, can still recall the horror of that day; and

WHEREAS,  Paula’s mother,  Lois Bohovesky, must now witness at least one of the murderers of her child walk free, and  potentially cause harm to others upon release; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board of Orangetown has met, considered and by a unanimous vote approved this resolution; now therefore be it

RESOLVED,  that the Town Board of Orangetown expresses its shock and disgust with the decision of the New York State Parole Board,  and asks that if it is at all legally possible they reconsider, or that the Governor intervene in any way possible; and be it further

 RESOLUTION NO. 303 – Continued

RESOLVED,  that the Town Board of Orangetown again implores the New York State Parole Board to not release Paula’s second killer when he appears before them  this month; and be it further

RESOLVED, the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to send a certified copy of this resolution to Ms. Lois Bohovesky; to the NYS Parole Board; and to such other persons proper in order to effectuate the purpose of this resolution including the offices of:

NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo

NYS Senator David Carlucci

NYS Assemblywoman Ellen C. Jaffee

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 304                                          APPROVE / TOWN POLICY  ORGANIZATIONAL NETWORK, EMAIL AND INTERNET USE

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Director of Automated Systems, that the Town Board hereby approves the Town Policy (Exhibit 06-A-19) herein regarding the Town of Orangetown’s Organizational Network, Email and Internet Use Policy, subject to final review by the Office of Town Attorney.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 305                                          ACCEPT / RECEIVE / FILE DOCUMENTS / TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

Councilman Bottari offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the following documents are accepted, received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office:

1. Town Board minutes:April 9th & 30th; and May 7th & 21st.
2. Agreement: H2M Architects & Engineers, Community Center, Architecture & Engineering Services.
3. Agreement: CANDLE – 2019
4. NYSDOT – Town’s Standard Title VI Non-Discrimination Assurances and Compliance
5. Bond – Sale of $421,206 Environmental Improvement (Serial) Bonds to pay part of the cost of the increase and improvement of facilities of the Orangetown Sewer District.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 306                                          GRANT COVENANT / HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT / DONALD E. WILSON AND KATHLEEN L. WILSON / 22 COLONY DRIVE, BLAUVELT (70.09-3-53)

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS,  Donald E. Wilson and Kathleen L. Wilson, the property  owners of property  located at 22 Colony Drive, Blauvelt, New York, have  applied to the Town Highway Department for permission to have  their retaining wall/pool remain on their property  and  upon review, a portion of which encroaches on to an existing Town drainage easement; and

WHEREAS, the matter has been reviewed by the Town Highway Department and the Highway Department has required that the retaining wall/pool may remain at its current location provided the owners of the property provide to the Town and indemnification and hold harmless agreement,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town hereby grants to 22

Colony Drive, Blauvelt, New York (70.09-3-53), a revocable license, in the form of a Covenant, Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement, which provides in sum and substance the retaining wall/pool currently existing in the Town’s drainage easement may remain and the owners of the property, Donald E. Wilson and  Kathleen L. Wilson, must defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Town for any damage related thereto and caused thereby, and that said structures wall must be removed upon  notice as set forth therein, otherwise to be removed by the Town at the expense of the property  owner  and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the Covenant, Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement and any and all other documents necessary in order for same to be recorded in the Rockland County Clerk’s Office, at the expense of the owner.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 307                                          GRANT COVENANT / HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT / THOMAS DEPRISCO 41 QUAKE LANE, PEARL RIVER (69.17-4-14)

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS,  Thomas DePrisco, the property  owners of property  located at 41 Quake Lane,  Pearl River, New York, has applied to the Town Highway Department for permission to have  a stone mailbox column on his property  and upon review, a said stone mailbox column is on the Town’s right-of-way; and

WHEREAS, the matter has been reviewed by the Town Highway Department and the Highway Department has required that the stone mailbox column may remain at its current location provided the owner of the property provides to the Town and indemnification and hold harmless agreement,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town hereby grants to 41 Quake Lane,  Pearl River, New York (69.17-4-14), a revocable license, in the form of a Covenant, Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement, which provides in sum and

RESOLUTION NO. 307 – Continued

substance the stone mailbox column currently existing in the Town’s right-of-way may remain and the owner of the property, Thomas DePrisco, must defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Town for any damage related thereto and caused thereby, and that said structure must be removed upon notice as set forth therein, otherwise to be removed by the Town at the expense of the property owner and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor or his designee is hereby authorized to execute the Covenant, Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement and any and all other documents necessary in order for same to be recorded in the Rockland County Clerk’s Office, at the expense of the owner.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 208                                          APPOINT / SUZANNE DELLI PIZZI SENIOR CLERK TYPIST   POLICE RECORDS

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Police Chief, appoint Suzanne Delli Pizzi to the position of Senior Clerk Typist (Police Records), permanent from Rockland County EL #17025, at a salary of $44,528.00, effective June 24, 2019.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 309                                          LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 PEARL RIVER CARNIVAL

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway Department to lend assistance which includes the use of trash receptacles, field clean up, large dumpster & message board, for the Pearl River Carnival to be held from June 20-23, 2019 at the Central Avenue Field.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 310                                          LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 ACS RELAY FOR LIFE / PAINT  CENTRAL AVENUE / PEARL RIVER

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways and the Town Board, that a purple line was painted along Central Avenue, Pearl River, between S. Middletown Road to Route 304, from June 1 – 8, 2019, for the ACS Relay for Life.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 311                                          LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 PEARL RIVER ELKS CLUB FATHER’S DAY ROAD RACE

Councilman Bottari offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways & Chief of Police, that the Town Board hereby authorizes these departments to lend assistance which includes road use only from the Highway Department and Auxiliary Police from OPD, for the PR Elks Club annual Father’s Day Race, to be held on Sunday, June 16, 2019, from 8:30 am – 9:30 am.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 312                                          LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 PEARL RIVER ROTARY ANNUAL JAKE AMANN FISHING CONTEST VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways & Superintendent of Parks, that the Town Board hereby authorizes these departments to lend assistance which includes the message board from the Highway Department and snow fencing & sound system from the Parks Dept., for the 35th annual Jake Amann Fishing contest to be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 (rd: 6.16.19), from 10 am – 3 pm.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 313                                          LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 PEARL RIVER FIREWORKS / CENTRAL AVENUE FIELD

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendents of Highway & Parks and Chief of Police, that the Town Board hereby authorizes these departments to lend assistance which includes the use of trash receptacles, field clean up, dumpster, snow fence, barricades & message board  from the Highway Dept., (6) port o sans, with (2) being handicapped accessible from the Parks Dept.,  and police detail from the Police Dept., for the Pearl River Fireworks to be held on Thursday, July 4, 2019 (rd: 7.5.19) from 6 pm – 11 pm.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 314                                          APPOINT / CHRISTINE FULLER  NCP T&E / PRINCIPAL CLERK TYPIST / PERMANENT

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 314 – Continued

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of Rockland County Personnel grant Christine Fuller a NCP/T&E (Non-Competitive Promotion, Training and Experience) to the position of Principal Clerk Typist, permanent, effective May 17, 2019, no change in salary.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 315                                          AWARD BID / BOILER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT / BUILDING DEPARTMENT / BERRY BURNERS

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Building Maint  duly advertised for sealed bids for Replacement of Boiler Equipment (Building Dept.), which were received and publicly opened on May 16, 2019; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 06-B-19, and made a part of these minutes.  Now, Therefore, Be It

RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Berry Burners of Nyack, the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $45,800.00.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 316                                          APPOINT / CHRISTOPHER SHEEHAN / CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANT / DEME

 Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of DEME, appoint Christopher Sheehan to the position of Confidential Assistant at a salary of $85,000, effective June 10, 2019.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 317                                          PAY VOUCHERS

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, Jeff Bencik, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for a total amount of two (2) warrants for a total of $507,604.62.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 318                                          ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION / CONTRACTS & LITIGATION

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Day, Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine and Bottari, Robert Magrino, Teresa Kenny and Jeff Bencik.

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, at 8:10 pm, the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and litigation.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

RESOLUTION NO. 319                                          RE-ENTER RTBM / ADJOURNED  MEMORY

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, at 8:30 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting and adjourned in memory of Homer Wanamaker, Former Chief of Police, Town of Orangetown (1992-1997); and George F. Jochum, St. Augustine, FL (formerly of Pearl River) and was the first principal at North Rockland High School.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

 

 

 

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             Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk