Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

POLICE COMMISSION/TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES

December 3, 2019

This Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:01 pm. Supervisor Day presided and Rosana Sfraga, Town Clerk, called the roll.

 

Present were:  Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

 

Absent: Councilpersons Jerry Bottari and Paul Valentine

 

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, Supt of Parks-Rec & Building Maint.

Donna Morrison, Human Resource Coordinator

Anthony Bevelacqua, Director of Automated Systems

Matt Lenihan, Computer Network Specialist

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag:  Esta Baitler

 

RESOLUTION NO. 639

ENTER POLICE COMMISSION MEETING / UPDATE OF POLICE ISSUES

 

In attendance, at this Police Commission Meeting, were Supervisor Christopher Day, Councilpersons Denis Troy and Thomas Diviny, Michael Lawler, Rosanna Sfraga, Teresa Kenny, Jeff Bencik, 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 discuss and be updated on Police events and issues.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes:    Supervisor Christopher Day

Councilpersons: Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy

Noes:     None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

RESOLUTION NO. 640

RE-ENTERED REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

 

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

RESOLVED, at 7:32 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes:    Supervisor Christopher Day

Councilpersons: Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy

Noes:     None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

• New Online Streetlight Repair Request Form – Orangetown website under “How do I?”
• Open Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of December 17, 2019 at 7:45 P.M. / Galway Bay Petition
•  Open Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of December 17, 2019 at 8:00 P.M. / Consideration of Approval / Map of Pearl River Fire District
• Continue Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of December 17, 2019 at 8:05 P.M. / Proposed Zone Change for 576 Route 303 and Adjoining Properties (Bieber)

PRESENTATIONS:

Certificates – for the Volunteers for the Tappan Hot Cocoa For Heroes Stand, the Nyack Hot Cocoa for Heroes Stand, and the Piermont Hot Cocoa for Heroes Stand that raised funds for the Rockland Homes for Heroes for the Holidays

John Murphy representing the RGAA to present the Orange and Rockland’s Employee’s Friend of the Year to Siobhan Keane

Orangeburg Commons — Petition for Zone Change (Geraldine N. Tortorella, Esq.)

Library Consolidation Efficiency Study Results (Presented by Orangeburg, Tappan, and Palisades Library)

 

DISCUSSION: WORKSHOP OF AGENDA ITEMS

 

RESOLUTION NO. 641

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING / PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING ORANGETOWN CODE CHAPTER 12 (HISTORIC AREAS)

 

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

RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing, to consider the adoption of a Local Law amending Chapter 12 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown, entitled Historic Areas, is hereby open.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk, presented the Affidavits of Publication and Postings; which are labeled Exhibit 12-A-19 and made a part of these minutes.

 

SUMMARY OF COMMENTS:

Alice Gerard, Palisades, requested that no decisions be made tonight.  These amendments should take time and have community input.

Carol LaValle, Tappan Historic Society – has not had a chance to look at the latest version and needs more time.  She is in favor of notification to present and future owners.

Mary Cardenas, Town Historian, explained what HABR does.  She also said certain houses in the Historic areas should be exempt.

Carol Baxter, Palisades, believes the current rules and regulations are complicated and time consuming.  The proposed amendments are clearer and less time consuming.

Fred Little, Palisades – many people are not asking for these amendments.  Bright colors were the norm.  The real issue is size and scale.

Faith Fleming, Palisades, is opposed to becoming a harmonious area.

Michael Buck, Blauvelt, is more concerned about the value of historic homes.  Exterior colors should be less of an issue.

Jackie Dressler & Jocelyn Decresenzo, formerly of Palisades – believes it is important to keep the timeline of 1918 and people should be able to express with colors.  These amendments are subjected.  People who buy older homes see historic value.

Clarie Sheridan, Tappan – is opposed to colors and fencing not being overseen by HABR.  The Town Board should step back and carefully consider these amendments.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 642

CLOSE / PUBLIC HEARING / PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORANGETOWN CODE / CHAPTER 12, ENTITLED HISTORIC AREAS

 

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

Councilman Denis Troy and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing, to consider the adoption of a Local Law amending Chapter 12 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown, entitled Historic Areas, is hereby closed.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

PROPOSED LOCAL LAW (see Exhibit 12-B-19)

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 643

OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby opened.

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Eileen Larkin, Palisades – spoke about the mandate that all children (7^th grade & up) get vaccanited for the HP virus and she spoke about streetlights being out.

Esta Baitler, Sparkill, complained about the odors from Aluf Plastics.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 644

CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 

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

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

RESOLUTION NO. 645

ADOPT / 2020 TOWN BOARD MEETING CALENDAR

 

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

Councilman Denis Troy and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the following 2020 Town Board Calendar is hereby approved.

 

	01/07/20	Re-Organizational Meeting
​	01/14/20	Police Commission/Town Board Meeting
​	01/28/20	Town Board Meeting
​	02/11/20	Police Commission/Town Board Meeting
​	02/25/20	Town Board Meeting
​	03/10/20	Police Commission/Town Board Meeting
​	03/24/20	Town Board Meeting
​	04/07/20	Police Commission/Town Board Meeting
​	04/21/20	Town Board Meeting
​	05/05/20	Police Commission/Town Board Meeting
​	05/19/20	Town Board Meeting
​	06/02/20	Police Commission/Town Board Meeting
​	06/16/20	Town Board Meeting
	07/07/20	Police Commission/Town Board Meeting
​	07/21/20	Town Board Meeting
​	08/04/20	Police Commission/Town Board Meeting
​	08/18/20	Town Board Meeting
​	09/01/20	Police Commission/Town Board Meeting
​	09/22/20	Town Board Meeting
​	10/06/20	Police Commission/Town Board Meeting
​	10/20/20	Town Board Meeting
​	11/10/20	Police Commission/Town Board Meeting
​	11/24/20	Town Board Meeting
​	12/01/20	Police Commission/Town Board Meeting
​	12/15/20	Town Board Meeting

​Police Commission Meetings start at 7 pm; Town Board Meetings begin at 7:30 pm.  All meetings are on Tuesdays in Courtroom 1, (old courtroom).

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

RESOLUTION NO. 646

 ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING / SMART STREET LIGHTING NY GRANT PROGRAM / NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY

 

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

 

WHEREAS, as an enhancement to the Smart Street Lighting NY Program, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) has announced the Smart City Technology Grant Program (“Smart City Grant”); and

 

WHEREAS, the NYPA will support the planning and installation of Smart City sensor, hardware, and software technology as part of LED street lighting conversions; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown was one of the first New York municipalities to authorize agreement with the NYPA for the purpose of implementing the LED Street Lighting Conversion Project, following through with the installation of 2,200+ streetlights throughout town; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town has met all requirements that would make it eligible to receive the base grant amount of $75,000.00, necessitating no additional monetary contribution from the Town; be it

 

RESOLVED, that the Town of Orangetown hereby authorizes participation in this statewide NYPA program and accepts the grant allocation of $75,000.00 to implement pre-approved Smart City technology solutions. Grant funding will be spent on technologies aimed at the improvement of public safety as well as improvement to the town’s response in tempering certain environmental factors and weather conditions. More specifically the grant will be allocated toward the purchase of smart camera equipment and a roadway thermal-mapping integration system; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor or his designee is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to accept and administer the grant in accordance with NYPA requirements, subject to review and approval of the Town Attorney’s Office.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 647

GRANT PERMISSION / IT DEPT

2020 LASERFICHE EMPOWER CONFERENCE

 

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

Councilman Thomas Diviny and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby grants permission for Orangetown IT Department Employees, Anthony Bevelacqua and Matthew Lenihan, to attend the 2020 Laserfiche Empower Conference in Long Beach, CA to be held February 11 – 14, 2020, at a cost not to exceed $2,500.00 for lodging and travel expenses, which are to be charged to Account No. A.1682.441.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

RESOLUTION NO. 648

RETAIN / TATE GROSSMAN KELLY & IACCARINO (TGKI) LAW FIRM PURSUE OPIOID LITIGATION

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown has been notified that it is part of multi district litigation in the US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio regarding national prescription opiate litigation, as a part of a voluntary “Negotiation Class”, through the County of Rockland, and that the Town could opt out of such class by November 22, 2019, and

 

WHEREAS, the Negotiation Class webpage provides an allocation map that estimates, based upon population and opiate use, that if a settlement in the amount of $1 Billion were to occur, the Town of Orangetown could receive approximately $16,000.00, depending upon negotiations with Rockland County, and

 

WHEREAS, the law firm of Tate Grossman Kelly & Iaccarino, LLP (TGKI) has indicated that it has filed lawsuits for individual municipalities with respect to the opioid litigation, which provides for each municipality to have its own vote on settlement and the opportunity for a distribution greater than that provided for in the Negotiation Class, and

 

WHEREAS, TGKI has indicated that even with filing its own suit, the Town could remain “opted in” to the Negotiation Class, and the Town would have more control over the outcome of any proposed settlement, either through the Negotiation Class or on its own, and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed retainer agreement with TGKI provides that the Town will incur no out of pocket cost or fees, any such costs or fees would be deducted from any gross settlement amount, with TGKI receiving a contingency fee of 25% and if there is no recovery, the Town will not have to reimburse TGKI for any costs or expenses,

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Orangetown hereby agrees to retain the firm of TGKI to file and pursue a claim regarding the costs incurred by the Town as a result of the opioid epidemic, pursuant to the attached retainer, and authorizes the Supervisor or his designee to execute same, nunc pro tunc to November 22, 2019, subject to review and approval by the Town Attorney’s Office.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 649

SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM / STRUCTURE WORKS CONSTRUCTION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that, upon recommendation of the Town Attorney’s Office, the Town Board hereby approves the settlement of a claim by Structure Works Construction, for the sum of Five Thousand One Hundred and Five Dollars ($5,105.00) with respect to damage sustained as a result of the operation of a Town owned vehicle.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

RESOLUTION NO. 650

LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 SHARE CHRISTMAS

 

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

Councilman Thomas Diviny and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the completion of all documents, specifically a certificate of insurance to be supplied by the Rotary Club of PR, the Superintendent of Highways & Chief of Police, have forwarded approval to the Town Board to authorize these departments to lend assistance which includes, barricades, trash barrels & message board from the Highway Department & police detail from OPD, for the annual Share Christmas event to be held on Friday, December 6, 2019 (raindate:12/13/19), at Braunsdorf Park, from 6pm – 10pm.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

RESOLUTION NO. 651

LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 ANNUAL SANTA CLAUS 5K

 

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, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Highway Department to lend assistance which includes barricades & message board, for the Santa Claus 5K Run, to be held on Sunday, December 8, 2019, from 10 am – 12 pm at Veterans Memorial Park.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

RESOLUTION NO. 652

LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 JOHN PAULDING ENGINE COMPANY FUND DRIVE

 

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

Councilman Thomas Diviny and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways that the Town Board hereby approves this past event. The Highway Dept., assisted the John Paulding Engine Company, Sparkill, with (2) message boards for their annual fund drive, that was held at the firehouse on Friday & Saturday, November 29 & 30, 2019.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

RESOLUTION NO. 653

CHANGE FEES & OTHER CHARGES

CHAPTER 27 “ROAD EXCAVATIONS, DRIVEWAY & HEAVY HAULING”

 

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

Councilman Denis Troy and was adopted:

 

WHEREAS, Local Law No. 8-2011, authorizes the Town Board to change by resolution the fees and other charges under Chapter 27 of the Town Code, entitled “Road Excavations, Driveway and Heavy Hauling.” The following changes are being proposed:

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the permit fee under Article I. Regulations Relating to Utility, Town Code § 27-2 (B) Application; fee, shall be $ 225.00, which includes first inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the charges under Article I. Regulations Relating to Utility, Town Code § 27-16; Rates for inspection, restoration and maintenance, shall be $ 160.00 per inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the permit fee under Article II. Regulations Other Than Utility, Town Code § 27-20 (B); Application; fee, shall be $ 225.00, which includes first inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the charges under Article II. Regulations Other Than Utility, Town Code § 27-37 (A); Rates for inspection, restoration and maintenance, shall be $160.00 per inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the charges under Article II. Regulations Other Than Utility, Town Code § 27-37 (B); Rates for inspection, restoration and maintenance shall be $160.00 per inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the charges under Article III. Regulations for Driveways and Construction of Connections to Town Roads, Town Code § 27-44 (A), Application fees for new driveway connections, shall be $ 115.00, which includes first inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the charges under Article III. Regulations for Driveways and Construction of Connections to Town Roads, Town Code § 27-44 (B), Application fees for existing driveway connections, shall be $ 115.00, which includes first inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the charges under Article III. Regulations for Driveway and Construction of Connections to Town Roads, Town Code § 27-46 (A), Road and street connections: permit, shall be $ 115.00, which includes first inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the charges under Article III. Regulations for Driveway and Construction of Connections to Town Roads, Town Code § 27-46.1, Driveway inspection rates, shall be $ 126.00 per inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the charges under Article IV. Regulations for Special Hauling, Town Code § 27-50 (B), Application for permit; fees, shall be $ 125.00 for the application fee and the hauling fees are as follows: $ 160.00 for a one month permit, $ 315.00 six month permit and $ 475.00 for a one year permit.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Appendix to Chapter 27 of the Town Code should be amended to reflect these in permit fees and that these changes will become effective January 1, 2020.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 654

AMEND / APPENDIX TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 27

“ROAD EXCAVATIONS, DRIVEWAYS AND HEAVY HAULING”

 

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

Councilman Thomas Diviny and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, upon approval from the Town Board they hereby amend the appendix to Town Code, Chapter 27, entitled, “Road Excavations, Driveways and Heavy Hauling.’ Appendix to read as follows:

 

APPENDIX TO CHAPTER 27 OF THE TOWN CODE

 

Fees and Other Charges Relating to Road Excavations, Driveways and Heavy Hauling

 

§ 27-2 (B) Road opening permit $ 225.00 (inc .1st inspection) (Utility companies)

 

§ 27-16 Road opening and restoration inspections $ 160.00 (per inspection) (Utility Companies) § 27-20 (B) Road opening permit $ 225.00 (inc. 1st inspection) (other than utility companies)

§ 27-23 (B) Road opening restoration deposits:

 

Shoulder-to Shoulder openings (whole road) NO CHANGE

Shoulder to Center Line (half road) NO CHANGE

Shoulder only NO CHANGE

Shoulder and paved sidewalk NO CHANGE

 

§ 27-37 (A) Road opening and restoration inspections $ 160.00 (per inspection /other than utility companies)

 

§ 27-37 (B) Road opening/restoration maintenance inspections $ 160.00 (per inspection / (10 sq. yds. or less/other than utility companies)

 

§ 27-44 Road opening permit for driveway connections: New driveways $ 115.00 (inc. 1st inspection)

Existing driveways $ 115.00 (inc. 1st inspection)

 

§ 27-46 (A) Road and street connection permit applications $ 115.00 (inc. 1st inspection)      Â§ 27-46.1 Driveway inspections $ 126.00

 

§ 27-50 (B) Special hauling permits: Application Fee $ 125.00

One month permit $ 160.00

Six month permit $ 315.00

One year permit $ 475.00

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Appendix to Chapter 27 of the Town Code should be amended to reflect said permit fee changes, which will be effective January 1, 2020.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

RESOLUTION NO. 655

CHANGE DROP OFF CENTER FEE

ACCEPTANCE OF NON-GREEN WASTE MATERIALS

 

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

Councilman Denis Troy and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that per approved 2020 budget, the annual fee for the Drop Off Center, for acceptable materials, other than green waste, shall be a charge of $ 35.00, effective January 1, 2020. The first time use, other than green waste, for the current year, the Drop Off Center is free.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

RESOLUTION NO. 656

AGREEMENT / OPD PARTICIPATION IN POLICE SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

 

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

Councilman Thomas Diviny and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town hereby agrees to participate in and enter into an agreement with the State of New York, through the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, contract number T006440, to accept a grant of $12,000.00 for use of the Orangetown Police Department with respect to traffic safety purposes as outlined more fully in the agreement, and authorizes the Town Supervisor or his designee to execute same.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny

Supervisors Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

RESOLUTION NO. 657

BOND COUNSEL / ORRICK, HERRINGTON, SUTCLIFFE LLP

DEVELOP OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL BOND RESOLUTIONS

2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $9,966,027

 

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

Councilman Denis Troy and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Finance Director to work with Orrick, Herrington, Sutcliffe LLP (Bond Counsel) to develop the official bond resolutions required to issue Municipal Bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,966,027. The purpose of the bonds is to purchase capital equipment and make capital repairs to various Town owned facilities. The summary of the items is detailed below:

 

2020 Bonded Items Item	Amount Fund	Department
Police Vehicles	$415,600	B.16 Police
Building Maintenance	$543,000	A, B.17 Building Maintenance
Various Playgrounds	$855,000	A Parks
Blue Hill Repairs (Bunkers, etc.)	$425,000	E Blue Hill G.C.
Sewer Repairs	$2,631,500	G DEME
Paving (2 years)	$1,800,000	D Highway
Equipment (2 years)	$2,073,000	D Highway
Drainage Projects (2 years)	$500,000	D Highway
Fueling Station	$189,927	D Highway
Sidewalk Projects	$500,000	D Highway
New Screen	$33,000	B.17 Building Dept.

Total $9,966,027

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.658

AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2019-623 / DEBORAH SCALISE ESQ

TOWN EMPLOYEE LITIGATION MATTER

 

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

Councilman Denis Troy and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby amends Resolution 2019-623 and authorizes the Town to retain Deborah Scalise, Esq. to represent a Town employee with respect to a litigation matter and authorizes the Supervisor or his designee to execute a retainer agreement, upon review and approval of the Town Attorney’s Office and Director of Finance.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

RESOLUTION NO. 659

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 Finance Director, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for a total of four (4) warrants for a total of $1,428,643.95.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 660

ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION / LITIGATION & CONTRACTS

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session were Supervisor Christopher Day, Councilpersons Denis Troy and Thomas Diviny, Rob Magrino, Teresa Kenny, and Jeff Bencik.

 

Supervisor Christopher Day offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilman Thomas Diviny and was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, at 9:55 pm, the Town Board entered executive session to discuss litigation and contracts.

 

Motion:  3-0

Ayes:  Supervisor Christopher Day

Councilpersons Thomas Diviny, Denis Troy

Noes:  None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

RESOLUTION NO. 661

RE-ENTERED RTBM / ADJOURNED / MEMORY

 

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

Councilman Denis Troy and was adopted:

RESOLVED, at 10:18 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting and adjourned in memory of Raymond Coyle, Resident of Pearl River.

 

Motion: 3 – 0

Ayes: Councilpersons Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Christopher Day

Noes: None

Absent:  Councilpersons Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari

 

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            Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk