Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

POLICE COMMISSION / REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

Tuesday September 03, 2019

 

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

 

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Paul Valentine

Councilman Gerald Bottari

Supervisor Christopher Day

 

Also present:

Michael Lawler, Deputy Supervisor

Amanda Hyland, Supervisor’s Confidential Assistant

Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk

Joseph Thomassen, Deputy Clerk

Robert Magrino, 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

Brian Kenney, Assessor

Donald Butterworth, Police Chief

Michael Shannon, Police Captain

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America:  Esta Baitler

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

Pearl River Farmer’s Market, sponsored by the Town of Orangetown and the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce.  Open every Sunday, from 10 am to 3 pm, through November 24^th.  The stretch of North William Street (between Washington Ave and Central Ave) will be blocked off and closed to vehicular traffic, during the hours of 7:00 am through 4pm each Sunday.  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.

 

October 19, 2019 (Saturday) from 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. – FREE shredding event at Orangetown Town Hall held by the Town Clerk’s Office

 

September 7, 2019 (Saturday) from 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. / STBM (Public) 2020 Town Department Heads Budget Presentations / Court Room 1

 

Continue Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of September 17, 2019 at 8:05 P.M. / Bieber / Re: Proposed Zone Change for 576 Route 303 and Adjoining Properties

 

Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of September 17, 2019 at 8:15 P.M. / Approve Proposal for Property Maintenance / 38 Horan Place, TappanPublic Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of September 17, 2019 at 8:25 P.M. / Proposed TOD Zoning Ordinance for Pearl River, NY

 

September 22, 2019 (Sunday) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – 22nd Annual Orangetown Police Department’s Open House (Chief Butterworth – All Are Welcome!) The wreath laying will be at 1:00 P.M. by the Police Department / Court Room 2

 

Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of October 1, 2019 at 8:05 p.m. / Proposed new code section to establish a Community Choice Aggregation Program for Town of Orangetown

 

Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of October 1, 2019 at 8:10 p.m. / Adopt NYS Unified Solar Permit

 

Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of October 1, 2019 at 8:15 p.m. / Lot and Bulk Controls for PAC Developments

 

Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of October 22, 2019 at 8:00 P.M. / 2020 One Year Contract Blauvelt Fire Protection District

 

Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of October 22, 2019 at 8:10 P.M. / 2020 One Year Contract Orangetown Library Districts (Blauvelt, Orangeburg, Tappan and Palisades)

 

Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of October 22, 2019 at 8:20 P.M. / 2020 Preliminary Budget

 

 

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Presentation by Don Brenner re: Hegarty – Harmony Hill (Montvale) request permission to use Town facilities for their property which has accessibility via Elizabeth Street, Pearl River through a municipal agreement. The property is represented by Donald Brenner, P.E., LL.B.

 

 

2020 Budget Presentation for Libraries and Special Districts:

 

Rockland Paramedics                                      Blauvelt Fire Department

So Orangetown Ambulance Corps                 Nyack Ambulance Corps

Orangeburg Library                                        Tappan Library

Palisades Library                                             Blauvelt Library

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 451                                          POLICE COMMISSION / 2020 POLICE BUDGET

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Donald Butterworth, Police Chief, presented his 2020 Police Budget.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 452                                          ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION NYACK ISSUE

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Day, Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, and Bottari, Rosanna Sfraga, Robert Magrino, Jeff Bencik, Donald Butterworth, and Michael Shannon.

 

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

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 452 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, at 7:14 p.m. the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss a Police issue in the Village of Nyack..

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 453                                          RE-ENTERED THE POLICE COMMISSION/TBM

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 7:30 p.m. the Town Board re-entered the Police Commission / Town Board Meeting.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

 

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

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 454                                          OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby opened.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Esta Baitler, Sparkill, wishes everyone will attend the Orangetown’s 911 Memorial Service.

Angelo Raffa, Pearl River, requested more street lights along Central Ave and William Street.

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, spoke about the school taxes and the reduction with the STAR Exemption.

Barbara Delo, Blauvelt, asked the Town Board to remember the home bound and quiet residents when preparing the 2020 Budget.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 455                                          CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public potion is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 456                                          OPEN PH / PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE RYERSON ESTATES / 636 N GREENBUSH RD, BLAUVELT (65.15-1-1)

 

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

RESOLUTION NO. 456 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the public hearing is hereby opened.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk, presented the Affidavits of Publication, Postings and Mailing; proposed local law; and comments from Jane Slavin, Director of OBZPAE, Orangetown Planning Board, Town of Clarkstown, Rockland County Department of Planning, Rockland County Sewer District No. 1, Rockland County Drainage Agency, and Rockland County Highway; which are labeled Exhibit 09-A-19 and made a part of these minutes.

 

Donald Brenner, Attorney for Petitioner – this property is located at 636 N. Greenbush Rd., Blauvelt and divided into two zoning districts, (“LO” Laboratory Office and “R-40 Low Density Residence.  The Petitioner, Bill Brodsky, is requesting the zoning be changed to “MFR” Multifamily Residence.  He is looking to build 68 condominium units facing Route 303 with and entrance and exit at the existing traffic light at the intersection of Al Foxie Way and Route 303.

 

Dr. Paul Olsen, Paleontological, spoke about the topography and the fossil footprints that were found on this site (proto-dinosaurs and other reptiles.  The excavation process will find more fossils and extra steps will be taken to preserve them and put into an institution.

 

Peter Russillo, Maser Consulting PA (Traffic Consultant), personally designed the Route 303 intersection.  He said with this zone change, in the morning, you will have about 35 additional vehicles and in the afternoon 45 additional vehicles.  Under the existing zoning the vehicles will double.  Some improvements to the intersection:  a southbound left turn; modification to the traffic signal; and possible an additional crosswalk.

 

SUMMARY OF COMMENTS (Exhibit 09-B-19 – some of the public comments):

Gabriel Guardarramas, Eva Arijan Auaderear Realty, Brian Stark, Blauvelt; are in favor of this zone change but there should be collaboration with Dr. Olsen regarding the fossil footprints.

Deanna Lamhut, Fran Oldenburger, Joseph & Diane Rossi,Victor & Elayne Armaniaco, Barbara Delo, Ann Brennan, Nicole Palitti, Joseph Levine, Kelly Maris, and Robert Zerilli, Blauvelt; and Susan Nemesdy, Palisades; are against this zone change.  They are always concerned about requests for any zone change.  This zone change is incompatible with neighboring properties and it is going to affect the character, and cause a reduction in value of the single-family homes in adjacent neighborhoods.  There could be negative changes to quiet neighborhoods:  dense housing, increased traffic, increased noises and the flavor of the Country road.   There is a likely chance that these units do not sell or the builder walks away from this project.  This site is unique and should be preserved as open space.  They do not want to see Orangetown turn into another Ramapo.

Pete Solari, Blauvelt, is against this zone change.  He suggested making this an education site.

Gabe Pasqual, Blauvelt, is in favor of this zone change.  The property is going to get developed.  He rather have it residential then commercial.

Annmarie Uhll, Blauvelt, asked for clarity regarding the Resolution and the number of units.  She is concerned about the increased in traffic and high density housing.

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, this zone change could cause a problem and set a precedent.  High density housing is usually in a PAC or TOD zoning district.  If approved, conditions should be added.

Mike McCrory Pearl River, spoke about the Entity Disclosure Statement and Law.  Before the Town Board takes any action, this complete statement should be submitted.

Sal Battaglia, Blauvelt, asked who is the owner; when was it purchased; why is he donating some of the property; why wasn’t the commercial building built and why not single-family homes.

Bert Von Wurmb, Blauvelt resident and former Orangetown Building Inspector, is against this zone change.  The proposed development is not compatible with the neighborhood and he fears this property will get the zone change and then will be sold off.  He has heard and read a lot of complaints about Mr. Brodsky’s unfinished developments and illegal building or dumping.

 

Thom Kleiner, Sparkill, is against this zone change.  In the past, a Comprehensive Plan, a Route 303 Sustainable Development Study was done and a Route 303 Overlay Zone was adopted.  There was never any proposal or recommendation that the zone be changed from “LO” to “MFR” or any residential zone.  Along Route 303, residential zoning was discouraged because it is a commercial corridor.  The existing zoning is appropriate for this site.

 

RESOLUTION NO.457                                           CONTINUE PH / PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE / RYERSON ESTATES / 636 N GREENBUSH RD, BLAUVELT (65.15-1-1)

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that this public hearing is hereby continued to October 1, 2019 TBWS/RTBM at 8:20 pm.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 458                                          ACCEPT ASSISTANCE / SUEZ WATER COMPANY / ENSURE PROPER IRRIGATION OF WALKWAY FOR HEROES (INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, TAPPAN ) / ADOPT-A-SPOT LOCATION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby graciously accepts the generous donation of assistance from SUEZ WATER COMPANY to install a water service connection on Town of Orangetown owned property described as the Walkway for Heroes Memorial located on Independence Avenue in Tappan. The water connection will hook up to a sprinkler system to ensure proper irrigation of the aforementioned designated Adopt- a-Spot site.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 459                                          MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT 2019 / DONALD BUTTERWORTH  CHIEF / ORANGETOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the memorandum of agreement by and between The Town of Orangetown and DONALD BUTTERWORTH, Chief, Orangetown Police Department.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 460                                          MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT 2019 / MICHAEL SHANNON  CAPTAIN, ORANGETOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

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

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 460 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the memorandum of agreement by and between The Town of Orangetown and MICHAEL  SHANNON,  Captain, Orangetown Police Department.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 461                                          RENEW AGREEMENT / GOOSETOWN ENTERPRISES, INC / POLICE TOUGHBOOK COMPUTERS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation from the Director of Automated Systems, the Town Board hereby approves an AGREEMENT between the Town of Orangetown and Goosetown Enterprises, Inc. for the lease of 26 Panasonic Toughbook Computers with car mounts and 26 Sierra Wireless modems, installation and maintenance included at a cost of $4,290.00 per month for 60 months. Approval is subject to final review by the Town Attorney’s Office.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 462                                          GRANT PERMISSION / ANTHONY BEVELACQUA / MATTHEW LENIHAN / NY DIGITAL GOVERNMENT SUMMIT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Director of Automated Systems, approve Anthony Bevelacqua and Matthew Lenihan to attend the New York Digital Government Summit, Albany, NY, September 12, 2019. Registration is free. Any travel expenses incurred shall be charged to account A.1682.480.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 463                                          APPROVE / AUTHORIZE  MOUNTAINVIEW AVE / SPARKILL CREEK CULVERT (PIN 8762.34) TRANSPORTATION PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION / FUNDING 100 % OF THE COSTS FOR THIS PROJECT OF WHICH QUALIFIED COSTS MAY BE REIMBURSED FROM BRIDGE NY FUNDS

 

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

 

WHEREAS, a project for the Mountainview Avenue over Sparkill Creek Culvert Replacement in the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, P.I.N. 8762.34 (the “Project”) is eligible for reimbursement of qualified costs from Bridge NY funding that calls for the post-

 

RESOLUTION NO. 463 – Continued

 

reimbursement apportionment of the qualified costs be borne at the ratio of 100% Bridge NY funds and 0% non-Bridge NY funds; and

 

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will design, let, and administer all phases of the Project.

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the costs of design and construction work for the Project or portions thereof and

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown previously indicated its intention to approve this Project via Resolution 2019-199 and hereby intends to amend such resolution with the adoption of the within resolution,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the Orangetown Town Board, duly convened does hereby

 

RESOLVED, that the Orangetown Town Board hereby approves the Project; and it is hereby further

 

RESOLVED, that the Orangetown Town Board hereby grants NYSDOT permission to directly apply Bridge NY funds to reimburse costs incurred by NYSDOT on the Project; and it is further

 

RESOLVED, that the Orangetown Town Board hereby agrees that the Town of Orangetown shall be responsible for all costs of the Project which exceed the amount of the NY Bridge Funding awarded to the Town of Orangetown; and it is further

 

RESOLVED, that in the event the costs of the Project exceed the amount of Bridge NY funding appropriated, the Orangetown Town Board shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the Supervisor thereof, and it is further

 

RESOLVED, that the Orangetown Town Board hereby agrees that the Town of Orangetown hereby commits that construction of the Project shall begin no later than twenty-four (24) months after award and the construction phase of the Project shall be completed within thirty (30) months; and it is further

 

RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Orangetown be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests with NYSDOT for State Aid and/or Bridge NY funding on behalf of the Town of Orangetown in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the municipality’s funding of the Project costs, and it is further

 

RESOLVED, that the Town of Orangetown will be responsible for all maintenance of the Project; and it is further

 

RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project; and it is further

 

RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 464                                          APPROVE / LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 COLOR RUN / PEARL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

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, that the Town Board hereby authorizes that, upon acceptance of the required insurance documentation, the Highway Department lends assistance, which includes the use of barricades & cones, for the PRMS Color Run, which is to be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019, with a rain date of September 21, 2019, from 9 am – 1 pm.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 465                                          APPROVE / SHOWMOBILE / 2019 PIERMONT POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE MUSIC FESTIVAL

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the completion of all necessary paperwork, the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation has forwarded for approval by the Town Board use of the Showmobile at a rental cost of $400.00 by the Piermont Police Athletic League for their Music Festival, Sunday, October 13, 2019, with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 466                                          APPROVE / SHOWMOBILE / 2019 PEARL RIVER DAY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the completion of all necessary paperwork, the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation has forwarded for approval by the Town Board use of the Showmobile at a rental cost of $400.00 by the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce for their Pearl River Day, Saturday, October 12, 2019, with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 467                                          APPROVE / SHOWMOBILE / 2019 FOOD TRUCK & MUSIC FESTIVAL

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the completion of all necessary paperwork, the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation has forwarded for approval by the Town Board use of the Showmobile at a

 

RESOLUTION NO. 467 – Continued

 

rental cost of $400.00 by the Nyack Red & Black Booster Club for their Food Truck & Music Festival, Sunday, September 29, 2019, with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 468                                          APPROVE / LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 THE GREAT NYACK GET TOGETHER

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the completion of all necessary paperwork, the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation has forwarded for approval by the Town Board the rental of 8 portable toilets (6 regular units, 2 ADA units) for the Village of Nyack for The Great Nyack Get Together, Saturday, September 14, 2019.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 469                                          APPROVE LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 SOUTH NYACK 10 MILER

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the completion of all necessary paperwork, the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation has forwarded for approval by the Town Board the rental of Portable Toilets (8 regular units) for the Rockland Road Runners South Nyack 10 Miler, Sunday, September 8, 2019.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 470                                          APPROVE / SHOWMOBILE / 2019 ITALIAN FEAST

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the completion of all necessary paperwork, the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation has forwarded for approval by the Town Board use of the Showmobile at a rental cost of $400.00 by the Blauvelt Sons of Italy for their Italian Feast, Thursday, September 12, to Sunday, September 15, 2019, with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO.471                                           APPROVE / LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 SONS OF ITALY ITALIAN FEAST

 

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

 

RESOLUTION NO.471 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways and the Chief of Police, and upon the approved/signed permit that the Town Board hereby authorizes these departments to lend assistance which includes the use of fencing, cones, barricades, message board, trash cans & barrels from the Highway Department and no parking signs & police detail from the Police Department. The requested light towers will come from the Office of Emergency Management (Chris Jensen), coordinated with the RCHD (Scott Wheatley) & Mike Yannazzone Jr. (OPD). This event will be held from September 12 – September 15, 2019, from 11 am – 12 am.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 472                                          APPROVE UPDATED SCHOOL RESOURSE OFFICER (SRO) AGREEMENT / PEARL RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

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

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Board Resolution 2018-440 and Section 119-0 of the General Municipal Law, the Town of Orangetown entered into an agreement with the Pearl River School District (PRSD) whereby the Town Police Department would assign a School Resource Officer (SRO) to the PRSD for the 2018-19 school year, subject to an annual renewal as set forth in the agreement and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Board Resolution 2019-325 the Town agreed to the PRSD request to renew the agreement for the 2019/20 school year, and

 

WHEREAS, due to a recent change in NYS Education Law 2801-a which requires any such agreements to be consistent with the School District Code of Conduct and clearly delegate the role of school discipline to the school administration, and

 

WHEREAS, the parties have been acting in accordance with the recent change to the law and wish to add specific language related thereto in to the agreement,

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby agrees to enter into a revised SRO Agreement with the PRSD, subject to the same terms and conditions as set forth in the agreements originally authorized pursuant to Town Board resolutions 2018-440 and 2019-335 with the changes as set forth in the current proposed agreement and authorizes the Town to enter into the SRO agreement with the PRSD, for the 2019- 2020 school year, under the terms and conditions as set forth in the agreement, and the PRSD shall reimburse the Town in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor or his designee to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the terms of this resolution, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Chief of Police or his designee to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the terms of this resolution on behalf of the Police Department and to administer same on behalf of the Town and the Town Police Department.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 473                                             APPROVE / SETTLEMENT OF PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM (BZ)  ROCKLAND COUNTY INDEX NO. 03099/2017

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the Town Board agrees to settle the matter of B.Z., a child, his parents and guardians v. Town of Orangetown, Rockland County Index No. 03099/2017 in the total amount of $925,000.00, to be paid as necessary by the Director of Finance, from surplus funds, to be reimbursed and indemnified pursuant to the Town’s policy of insurance with Princeton Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Company and the Town’s Third Party Administrator Gallagher Bassett, and the Town Supervisor or his designee is authorized to sign any and all documents in accordance with said settlement in order to effectuate this resolution.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO.474                                              PAY VOUCHERS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Director of Finance, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for a total amount of two (2) warrants for a total of $2,072,976.07.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 475                                             ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION LITIGATION / ACQUISITION – SALE OR LEASE OF PROPERTY

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Day, Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, and Bottari, Michael Lawler, and Robert Magrino.

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 11:30 p.m. the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss litigation and acquisition – sale or lease of real property.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 476                                             RE-ENTER RTBM / ADJOURNED  MEMORY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 11:45 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting and adjourned in memory of Dylan Joseph Kenneally, Resident of Pearl River and William Larkin, former Senator.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

 

 

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        Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk