Meeting Overview

 

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

POLICE COMMISSION/TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES

November 12, 2019

This meeting was opened at 7:02 PM. Supervisor Day presided and Rosana Sfraga, Town Clerk, called the roll. Present were:

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Jerry Bottari

Councilman Paul Valentine

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

 

Also Present:

Amanda Hyland, Supervisor’s Confidential Assistant

Greg Garvey, Coordinator Economic Development / Filming

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

Eamon Reilly, Commissioner Of Deme

Aric Gorton, Supt Of Parks-Rec & Building Maint.

Anthony Bevelacqua, Director Of Automated Systems

Donald Butterworth, Police Chief

James Brown, Police Captain

Michael Shannon, Police Captain

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag:  Esta Baitler

 

 RESOLUTION NO. 596

ENTER POLICE COMMISSION MEETING CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM

In attendance, at this Police Commission Meeting, were Supervisor Christopher Day, Councilpersons Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny, Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari, Rosanna Sfraga, Robert Magrino, Chief Butterworth and Captains Brown and Shannon.

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

RESOLVED, at 7:02 pm, the Town Board entered the Police Commission Meeting to educate residents on the dangers of the recently passed “Criminal Justice Reform” bill out of Albany.   The new laws place a significant financial burden on the Town and County and have serious consequences for our Police Department and victims of crimes.

Ayes:  Supervisor Christopher Day

Councilpersons: Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy, Paul Valentine, Jerry Bottari

Noes:  None

 

Donald Butterworth, Orangetown Police Chief, Brad Weidel, Ramapo Police Chief, Sheriff Lou Falco and District Attorney Tom Walsh, spoke against this reform and its potential implications (Exhibit 11-A-19).

 

RESOLUTION NO. 597

RE-ENTERED REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

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

RESOLVED, at 7:39 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting.

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes:  Supervisor Christopher Day

Councilpersons: Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy, Paul Valentine, Jerry Bottari

Noes:   None

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

Continuation of Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of November 19, 2019 at 7:50 P.M.

Proposed Zone Change for 576 Route 303 and Adjoining Properties (Bieber)

 

Continuation of Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of November 19, 2019 at 8:00 P.M.

Proposed TOD Zoning Ordinance for Pearl River, NY

 

Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of December 3, 2019 at 7:45 P.M. / HABOR / Town Code Change / Acceptable Paint Colors in historic districts

 

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Presentation by Keith Camire of the Rockland County Field Division of the U.S. Census to discuss the importance of accuracy in anticipation of the 2020 census.

 

Set Special Town Board Meeting (STBM) to meet with Nanuet School District to discuss Real Estate Appraisal for Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 pm (Nanuet HS)

 

DISCUSSION:

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

 

RESOLUTION NO. 598

 OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby opened.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Marc Pessin, Ramapo, is in favor of the Criminal Justice Reform.  There are many prisoners with mental health issues.  These people need rehabilitation.

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, said flooding in the northern end of the Cherry Brook stream needs to be fixed without affecting the southern end.  He believes the flooding is due to overdevelopment.

Esta Baitler, Sparkill, congratulated Teresa Kenny on becoming the new Town Supervisor.  She wished Teresa the best of luck in her new endeavors.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, complained that the cloudy water from Suez is not resolved; street lights are out in Palisades and on Orangeburg Rd.  She is applaud that our State Legislature approved the Criminal Justice Reform.

Ivonne Alpeit, Piermont, is in favor of the Criminal Justice Reform.  She talked about many reasons why we need this reform.

Vincent Lupi, Blauvelt, said there is still odors coming from Aluf.  Does the Town have authority to enforce the convictions and is there anything else the Town can do?

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 599

CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 600

OPEN CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING / 2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public hearing regarding the 2020 Preliminary Budget is hereby opened.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Meredith Wisner, S. Nyack, is opposed to the increase in salaries for the elected officials.  She complained about the already high taxes and the limited services that already exist (ex road maintenance).

Tomara Aldrich, Nyack, submitted a Petition requesting the Town Board to vote down any tax hike that exceeds the NYS average of 1.68%, especially the raises for the elected officials.

Suzanne Hollmann, S. Nyack, is opposed to the high tax rate and the increase in salaries for the elected officials.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 601

CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING / 2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public hearing regarding the 2020 Preliminary Budget is hereby closed.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 602

AMEND / 2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET / ELECTED OFFICIAL RAISES

 

Councilman Thomas Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Jerry Bottari and on a roll call FAILED:

           

RESOLVED, that the Elected Officials’ raises be omitted from the 2020 Budget.

 

Motion:  3 – 2

Ayes:  Councilpersons:  Thomas Diviny, Jerry Bottari

Noes:  Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Paul Valentine, Supervisor Christopher Day

 

RESOLUTION NO. 603

ADOPT / APPROVE ADJUSTMENTS / 2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

 

Councilman Denis Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Paul Valentine and on a roll call was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the 2020 Preliminary Budget, as amended at the October 22, 2019 Public Hearing and the following amendments, as the 2020 Final Budget.

 

Line Item	Description	Preliminary	Adopted	Change             Fund	Rev./Exp.	Dept
A.1110.011	TOWN JUSTICE.PERMANENT  STAFF	$       134,527	$       180,849	$      46,322  A	Exp.	Justice
A.1220.015	SUPERVISOR.APPOINTED OFFICIALS	$       165,560	$       177,560	$      12,000  A	Exp.	Supervisor
A.1410.015	TOWN CLERK.APPOINTED  OFFICIALS	$         83,000	$         88,000	$        5,000 A	Exp.	Clerk
A.9060.800	HOSPITALIZATION.FRINGE BENEFITS	$    2,233,206	$    2,258,206	$       25,000 A	Exp.	Justice
A.9950.900	INTERFUND TRANSFERS.TRANSFERS	$         28,847	$       128,902	$    100,055 A	Exp.	Broadacres
B.3620.011.17	SAFETY INSPECTION SERVICE.PERMANENT  STAFF.OTHER THAN POLICE	$       920,723	$       985,813	$      65,090 B	Exp.	Building
B.9060.800.17	HOSPITALIZATION.FRINGE BENEFITS.OTHER THAN POLICE	$       493,705	$       518,705	$      25,000 B	Exp.	Building
E.7250.457	BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE.CONTRACTS  W/OUTSIDE VENDORS	$    1,553,593	$    1,453,593	$     (100,000) E	Exp.	Blue Hill
ER.1989.478	UNCLASSIFIED.INTERFUND CHARGES FOR SERVICES	$                –	$         18,855	$      18,855 ER	Exp.	Broadacres
ER.7251.444	BROADACRES GOLF COURSE.RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT	$                –	$         30,000	$      30,000 ER	Exp.	Broadacres
ER.7251.455	BROADACRES GOLF COURSE.UTILITIES	$                –	$         12,000	$      12,000 ER	Exp.	Broadacres
ER.7251.457	BROADACRES GOLF COURSE.CONTRACTS  W/OUTSIDE VENDORS	$                –	$       595,000	$   595,000 ER	Exp.	Broadacres
ER.7251.471	BROADACRES GOLF COURSE.TELEPHONE	$                –	$            1,200	$        1,200 ER	Exp.	Broadacres
A.3599	APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE	$       600,000	$    1,200,000	$     (600,000) A	Rev.
E.2050.011	GOLF COURSE.GREENSFEES..	$    1,800,000	$    1,700,000	$   100,000 E	Rev.	Blue Hill
ER.2050.011	GOLF COURSE.GREENSFEES..	$                –	$       450,000	$         (450,000) ER	Rev.	Broadacres
ER.2051.012	CART RENTAL.	$                –	$       100,000	$          (100,000) ER	Rev.	Broadacres
ER.2770	OTHER UNCLASSIFIED REVENUE	$                –	$            7,000	$         (7,000) ER	Rev.	Broadacres
ER.5031	INTERFUND TRANSFERS	$         28,847	$       128,902	$     (100,055) ER	Rev.	Broadacres

 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Director of Finance is authorized to adjust the fund balance to accommodate these changes, all the while staying under the levy cap limit.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Director of Finance is authorized to make the 2020 Final Budget available on the Town’s website and file it in the Office of the Town Clerk.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 604

APPROVE / ONE YEAR CONTRACT FOR LIBRARY SERVICES / ORANGETOWN LIBRARY DISTRICT / CONTRACTS / BLAUVELT FREE LIBRARY, ORANGEBURG LIBRARY, PALISADES FREE LIBRARY AND TAPPAN FREE LIBRARY

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves a ONE (1) Year Contract with the Blauvelt Free Library, the Orangeburg Library, the Palisades Free Library and the Tappan Free

RESOLUTION NO. 604 – Continued

 

Library, for library services in and throughout the boundaries of their district as set forth within the Orangetown Library District, and including the residents of Sparkill as delineated in subdivision (e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012, in the Town, for calendar year 2020, as follows:

 

• BLAUVELT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute a ONE (1) year contract, on behalf of the Town, as proposed and written, for SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED NINETY-TWO AND 00/100 ($700,392.00) DOLLARS, with the Blauvelt Free Library to provide library services to residents of Blauvelt, as well as to the residents of the Sparkill area delineated in subdivision (e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012, within the Town, and otherwise in accordance with the terms of a contract incorporated herein by reference.

 

• ORANGEBURG: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute a ONE (1) year contract, on behalf of the Town, as proposed and written, for FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND 00/100 ($571,200.00)

 

DOLLARS, with the Orangeburg Library to provide library services to residents of Orangeburg, as well as to the residents of the Sparkill area delineated in subdivision (e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012, within the Town, and otherwise in accordance with the terms of a contract incorporated herein by reference.

 

• PALISADES: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute a ONE (1) year contract, on behalf of the Town, as proposed and written, for THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT AND 00/100 ($381,768.00) DOLLARS, with the Palisades Free Library to provide library services to residents of Palisades, as well as to the residents of the Sparkill area delineated in subdivision (e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012, within the Town, and otherwise in accordance with the terms of a contract incorporated herein by reference.

 

• TAPPAN: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute a ONE (1) year contract, on behalf of the Town, as proposed and written, for SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN AND 00/100 ($716,387.00) DOLLARS, with the Tappan Free Library to provide library services to residents of Tappan, as well as to the residents of the Sparkill area delineated in subdivision

(e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012, within the Town, and otherwise in accordance with the terms of a contract incorporated herein by reference.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 605

ACCEPT PETITION / ZONE CHANGE AND DIRECT CIRCULATION AMENDING TOWN ZONING MAP FROM CS TO PAC ZONE REGARDING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21 NORTH WILLIAM STREET AND 14-16 NORTH MAIN STREET, PEARL RIVER, TAX LOT 68.16-6-67

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the owner of premises located at 21 North William Street and 14-16 North Main Street, in the hamlet of Pearl River, Tax Lot 68.16-6-67 being located in the “CS” (Community Shopping) zoning district, has petitioned the Town Board to amend the zoning classification of the property to the overlay district of “PAC” (Planned Adult Community), zoning district under the newly enacted modifications to the PAC zoning regulations; and

 

WHEREAS, upon preliminary review, the Town Board, which on March 13, 2018 adopted a PAC designation for this property, is willing to consider the amendment to a PAC zone under the newly adopted PAC zoning code regulations, as the property is eligible for such a zone change

 

RESOLUTION NO. 605 – Continued

 

pursuant to Town Code §4.62 as the property is located in the down town Pearl River area close to public transportation and shopping and currently located within a CS zoning district; 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:

 

 

1. The proposed action is one subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”);
2. The proposed action as an “Unlisted” action; and
3. 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, § 4.612(E), 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.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 606

SET PUBLIC HEARING / PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE / 21 NORTH WILLIAM STREET, PEARL RIVER / TAX LOT 68.16-6-67 / GALWAY BAY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board will hold a public hearing on December 17, 2019, at 7:45 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 21 North William Street and 14-16 North Main Street, Tax Lot 68.16-6-67, in the hamlet of Pearl River from “CS” to “PAC”.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

 

Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown as follows:

 

 

Section  1:        The Zoning Map of the Town of Orangetown, which establishes the areas and boundaries of the various Town zoning districts, is hereby amended to change the zoning district of the following property:

 

21 North William  Street  and  14-16 North  Main  Street, Pearl  River, New  York (Tax Map Designation  68.16-6-67)  from the “CS” (Community  Shopping) zoning district to the “PAC”  (Planned  Adult  Community)  zoning  district, which metes and bounds description is as follows:

 

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Hamlet of Pearl River, Town of Orangetown, County of Rockland and State of New York being described as the NORTHERLY 40 feet of Lot 16 and all of Lots 17, 8 and 7 in Block 8 as shown on a map entitled “Commissioner’s Map of the Estate of Julius E. Braunsdorf, deceased, at Pearl River, New York, resurveyed by L. Wilson, as assistant to James S. Haring, C.E. dated August 1983” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Rockland on March 26, 1894.

 

BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side of William Street distant 150 feet Southerly from the comer formed by the intersection of the Westerly side of William Street and the Southerly side of Washington Avenue; running thence Southerly along the Westerly side of William Street South 03 degrees 4 minutes 33 seconds West 90 feet to the Northerly side of a 10 feet right of way; running thence Westerly along the Northerly side of said 10 feet right of way, parallel with the Southerly side of Washington Avenue, North 86 degrees 35 minutes 27 seconds West 150 feet; running thence Southerly along the Westerly side of said 10 feet right of way, parallel with the Westerly side of William Street, South 03 degrees 24 minutes 33 seconds West 10 feet to an iron pipe; running 5-6thence North 86 degrees 35 minutes 27 seconds West 50 feet to an iron pipe; running thence North  77 degrees 09 minutes 07 seconds West 60 feet to a point on the Easterly side of Main Street; running thence along the Easterly side of Main Street, North 12 degrees 50 minutes 53 seconds East 100 feet to an iron pipe running thence South 77 degrees 09 minutes 07 seconds East 94 feet, running thence North 03 degrees 24 minutes 33 seconds East 6.40 feet; running thence Easterly and parallel with the Southerly side of Washington Avenue,  South 86 degrees 35 minutes 27 seconds East 150 feet to the point or place of Beginning.

 

Section 2:    This law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 607

AUTHORIZE / EXECUTION OF NON-BINDING LETTER OF INTENT

POTENTIAL SALE OF PROPERTY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to sign a non-binding Letter of Intent from River Link Hotels for the potential purchase of approximately 15.65 acres of Town land identified on the tax map as Section 73.08 Block 1 Lot 1, which is located between West Orangeburg Road and Old Orangeburg Road, to the east of Staff Court, for future development, and authorize the Town Attorney’s Office to prepare a Contract of Sale, which may not be executed or binding upon the Town without further resolution of the Town Board.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 608

APPROVE / RETAINER AGREEMENT

FEERICK NUGENT MACCARTNEY, PLLC / OUTSIDE COUNSEL

 

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

 

RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby approves a retainer agreement with Feerick Nugent MacCartney, PLLC to provide legal services for a Town employee at depositions due to the potential for a conflict of interest with the Town’s outside counsel, in a matter of litigation in which the Town is a party, in an amount up to $5,000.00.

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 609

RECLASSIFY COMPUTER NETWORK SPECIALIST

APPOINT MATTHEW LENIHAN

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the approval of a PO 27 Rockland County Personnel Department and  the recommendation of the Labor Management Committee, reclassify the position of Computer Network Specialist to Information Services & Equipment Specialist (Networked), and appoint Matthew Lenihan to the position, Grade 18 Step 4, at a salary of $93,372.00, effective November 13, 2019.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons: Paul Valentine, Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny, Jerry Bottari

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 610

SET PUBLIC HEARING / CONSIDER APPROVAL

MAP OF PEARL RIVER FIRE DISTRICT

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Pearl River Fire District has requested the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown approve the Pearl River Fire District Boundary Map labelled “Pearl River District 12” as prepared by the Rockland County Planning Department – Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and dated September 2009; and

 

WHEREAS, Pearl River Fire District Boundary Map was accepted and approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Pearl River Fire District at a regular meeting held on April 10, 2012;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held at the Town of Orangetown Town Hall, 26 Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, New York 10962 on December 17, 2019 at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, pursuant to Town Law, to consider approving the proposed district boundary lines map of the Pearl River Fire District 16, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney prepare a Notice of Public Hearing and the Town Clerk cause same to be published and posted as aforesaid and file proof thereof in the Office of the Town Clerk.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 611

AWARD RFP / CONSTRUCTION OF CURB / SIDEWALKS / ADA COMPLIANT RAMPS CONVENT RD, BLAUVELT / SCAFFIDI’S PAVING AND DRAINAGE, INC.

 

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

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, the bid for the Construction of New Curbs, Sidewalks and ADA Compliant Ramps at Convent Road and Third Avenue in Blauvelt is hereby awarded to Scaffidi’s Paving and Drainage, Inc., West Haverstaw, New York at a cost of $17,000.00, the only qualified bidder having met the Town’s specifications. Work completed under this contract will be charged to Account #H.3310.200.33.

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 612

AWARD RFP / ORANGEBURG ROAD MEDIAN TREE PLANTING

CUSTOM GARDEN LANDSCAPING, INC.

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, the bid for Tree Planting along the Orangeburg Road Median is hereby awarded to Custom Garden Landscaping, Inc., Pearl River, New York, the only qualified bidder having met the Town’s specifications, at a cost of $16,552.00. Work completed under this contract will be charged to Account #B.8560.457.17.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 613

APPROVE / LEND ASSISTANCE

ORANGEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT HOLIDAY PARADE

 

Councilman Thomas Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Denis Troy and was 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 the use of barricades & trash bins from the Highway Dept., and auxiliary police from OPD, for the

 

RESOLUTION NO. 613 – Continued

 

OFD annual holiday parade to be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 (rain date: Sunday, December 15, 2019), on various roads in the hamlet of Orangeburg, from 6 pm – 10 pm.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 614

APPROVE / LEND ASSISTANCE

SOUTH ORANGETOWN HOLIDAY WALK & TREE

 

Councilman Paul Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Jerry Bottari and was 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 the use of trash barrels, barricades, cones & message board from the Highway Department and Auxiliary police & light tower from OPD, for the South Orangetown Holiday Walk & Tree Lighting ceremony to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019, (raindate: 12/8/19) from 3pm to 7 pm, at the Manse Barn in Tappan.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 615

APPROVE / LEND ASSISTANCE

SOUTH ORANGETOWN DAY HOLIDAY WALK & TREE LIGHTING

 

Councilman Paul Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Jerry Bottari and was 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 (1 regular & 1 ADA Accessible) for the South Orangetown Day Holiday Walk & Tree Lighting, Saturday, December 7, 2019.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 616

APPROVE / LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 SUNRISE DAY CAMP / SUNRISE WALKS

 

Councilman Denis Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Thomas Diviny and was 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 Sunrise Day Camp for their SunriseWALKS 2019, Sunday, October 20, 2019, with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured, nunc pro tunc.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 617

APPROVE / LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 SHARE CHRISTMAS & THE HOLIDAYS

 

Councilman Thomas Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Denis Troy and was 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 Rotary Club for their Share Christmas & The Holidays, Friday, December 6, 2019, with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 618

APPROVE / 2019 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT / RISK INSURANCE

 

Councilman Paul Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

 

Councilman Denis Troy and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Director of Finance to make the following 2019 budget adjustment to reflect the increase in Risk Insurance.

 

Increase (expense) A.1910.043 Unallocated Risk Insurance $40,000

 

Decrease (expense) A.940.800 Workers Compensation Fringe Benefits $40,000

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 619

PAY VOUCHERS

 

Councilman Thomas Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

 

Councilman Denis Troy and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Director of Finance, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for a total amount of three (3) warrants for a total of $2,121,107.03.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 620

ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION / LITIGATION MATTERS

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Christopher Day, Councilpersons Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny, Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari, Michael Lawler, Rob Magrino and Teresa Kenny.

 

Supervisor Christopher Day offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Paul Valentine and was adopted:

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 620 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, at 8:50 pm, the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss litigation matters.

 

Motion:  5 – 0

Ayes:      Supervisor Christopher Day

Councilpersons Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 621

RE-ENTER REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

 

Supervisor Christopher Day offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Paul Valentine and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, at 9:20 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting.

 

Motion:  5 – 0

Ayes:      Supervisor Christopher Day

Councilpersons Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 622

RETENTION / KEANE & BEANE PC / LITIGATION MATTER

 

Councilman Denis Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

 

Councilman Paul Valentine and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the retention of the firm of Keane & Beane, P.C. to represent the Town in a litigation matter and authorizes the Supervisor or his designee to execute the retainer agreement provided, upon review and approval of the Town Attorney’s Office.

 

Motion:  5 – 0

Ayes:      Councilpersons Denis Troy, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny, Jerry Bottari

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 623

RETENTION / DEBORAH SCALISE ESQ / LITIGATION MATTER / TOWN EMPLOYEE

 

Councilman Paul Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

 

Councilman Jerry Bottari and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the retention of Deborah Scalise,  Esq. to provide legal services for a Town employee in reference to a litigation matter involving the Town and authorizes the Supervisor or his designee to execute a retainer agreement, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, upon review and approval of the Town Attorney’s Office.

 

Motion:  5 – 0

Ayes:   Councilpersons Paul Valentine, Jerry Bottari, Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes:   None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 624

ADJOURNED / MEMORY

 

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

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 624 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, at 9:30 pm, the Town Board adjourned in memory of:  Raul Cardenas, Husband of our Town Historian, Mary Cardenas; Dr. Lloyd A. Hamilton, Psychiatrist and Resident of Nyack (Age 91) ran the Nyack Clinic for the poor and uninsured; and Angus Sampath, Father of Town Employee, Doug Sampath.

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilpersons:  Denis Troy, Jerry Bottari, Paul Valentine, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

 

 

 

 

 

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         Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk