Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

Tuesday August 20, 2019

 

 

This meeting was opened at 7:34 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

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

Jane Slavin, Director of OBZPAE

Eamon Reilly, Commissioner of DEME

Donna Morrison, Human Resource Coordinator

Anthony Bevelacqua, Director of Automated Systems

Brian Kenney, Assessor

 

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

 

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.

Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of September 3, 2019 @ 8:05 P.M. / Ryerson Estates / Re: Proposed Zone Change

September 3, 2019 – TBWS/RTBM – 2020 Budget Presentation for Libraries and Special Districts:

• 8:15 P.M. – Rockland Paramedics (Ray Florida)
• 8:20 P.M. – Blauvelt Fire Department (Mike Conklin)
• 8:25 P.M. – So Orangetown Ambulance Corps (Pete Roimisher)
• 8:30 P.M. – Nyack Ambulance Corps (Wm. McDowell)
• 8:35 P.M. – Orangeburg Library (Michelle Galle-Looram)
• 8:40 P.M. – Tappan Library (Vicki Caramante)
• 8:45 P.M. – Palisades Library (Maria Gagliardi)
• 8:50 P.M. – Blauvelt Library (Laura Grunwerg)

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

September 11, 2019 (Wednesday) – 18th Anniversary of 9/11 – Remembrance Service at Town Hall Lawn Monument at 6:00 P.M.

Continue Public Hearing / TBWS/RTBM of September 17, 2019 @ 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, Tappan

Public 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

 

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

 

RESOLUTION NO. 417                                          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:

Alex DiMenna, Blauvelt, spoke about Planned Adult Community (PAC), Retail Commerce (CC), Community Shopping (CS) and Transit Oriented Development zoning (Exhibit 08-G-19).

Esta Baitler, Sparkill, spoke again, to allow a Five Guys Restaurant in Orangetown.

Thom Kleiner, Sparkill glad to see that there is going to be a Public Hearing regarding a Community Choice Aggregation Program.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 418                                          CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

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

RESOLVED, that the public potion is hereby opened.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 419                                          SET PUBLIC HEARING / PROPOSED NEW CODE SECTION / ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM

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

RESOLVED, that Town Board hereby sets a public hearing on TBWS/RTBM of October 1, 2019 at 8:05 P.M. regarding a proposed new code section to establish a Community Choice Aggregation program for the Town of Orangetown.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 420                                          INTENTION TO SERVE AS LEAD AGENCY / SEQRA / LOCAL LAW COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM

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

WHEREAS, the State of New York and the Public Service Commission now permit each municipality to decide which company should be the default electricity supplier within each municipality, and

WHEREAS, the local utility still provides the delivery service but municipalities may now offer all of their residents a clean, renewable, fixed rate default energy supply that provides a less expensive alternative is cheaper than the variable rate basic fossil fuel-sourced supply currently offered by the local utility, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it wishes to implement the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program, through adoption of a Local Law (Exhibit 08-B-19) in order to implement this program, and

WHEREAS, upon review of the proposed Local Law, Short Environmental Assessment Form, 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;

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

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 421                                          SET PUBLIC HEARING / PROPOSED CHANGE TO TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 43, ARTICLE IV / LOT AND BULK CONTROLS FOR PAC DEVELOPMENTS

Councilman Diviny 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 TBWS/RTBM October 1, at 8:15 p.m., on a proposed Local Law, amending Chapter 43, Article IV to permit the Town Board discretion to modify lot and bulk controls on certain PAC zone change applications.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 422                                          INTENTION TO SERVE AS LEAD AGENCY / SEQRA / CIRCULATE PROPOSED CHANGE TO CHAPTER 43, ARTICLE IV / LOT AND BULK CONTROLS FOR PAC DEVELOPMENTS

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

WHEREAS, the Town Board adopted the Planned Adult Community (PAC) Floating Zone on January 12, 2004 via Local Law #1 of 2004 to address certain senior citizen housing needs in the Town by encouraging the development of a range of housing types for active senior citizens consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and

WHEREAS, several projects have been developed pursuant to the PAC zoning regulations in various forms as provided for in the law, and

WHEREAS, the law provides for certain lot, bulk and parking requirements, which under certain circumstances may be modified by the Town Board as part of its consideration of rezoning properties to PAC, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has found that it would be consistent with the intentions of the law, and the practice of granting zone changes to PAC for the Board to have further contextual flexibility to provide further the intentions of the original zoning law with respect to PAC developments with certain procedural safeguards as put forth in the proposed local law (Exhibit 08-C-19) to amend the PAC zone requirements, and

WHEREAS, upon review of the proposed Local Law, Short Environmental Assessment Form, 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;

Town of Clarkstown

Town of Ramapo

Village of Nyack

Village of South Nyack

Village of Piermont

Village of Grandview

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 Code, 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 Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 423                                          SET PUBLIC HEARING / INTENT TO BE LEAD AGENCY / SEQRA / 2020 – ONE YEAR CONTRACT / BLAUVELT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

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

RESOLVED, that pursuant to Town Law Sect. 184, the Town Board will hold a Public Hearing at the TBWS/RTBM meeting on October 22, 2019, at 8:00 P.M., to consider a contract with the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Department, for the 2020 Fire Protection Services in and throughout the Blauvelt Fire Protection District, within the Town.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in connection therewith, that the Town Board hereby declares its intention to serve as Lead Agency for the purpose of environmental review under SEQRA and makes the preliminary determination that the action is an “unlisted” action under SEQRA.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 424                                          SET PUBLIC HEARING / INTENT TO BE LEAD AGENCY / SEQRA / 2020 – ONE YEAR CONTRACT / ORANGETOWN LIBRARY DISTRICTS (BLAUVELT, ORANGEBURG, TAPPAN AND PALISADES)

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby sets October 22, 2019 at 8:10 p.m. for a public hearing on the proposed Contracts between the Town and the Blauvelt Free Library, the Orangeburg Library, the Palisades Free Library and the Tappan Free Library, for library services in and throughout the boundaries of their district as contained in 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, within the Town for calendar year 2020; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in connection therewith, that the Town Board hereby declares its intention to serve as Lead Agency for the purpose of environmental review under SEQRA and makes the preliminary determination that the action is an “unlisted” action under SEQRA.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO.425                                           SET PUBLIC HEARING / 2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board affirms the public hearing on the 2020 Preliminary Budget for October 22, 2019 at 8:20 P.M., and authorizes the Town Clerk to publish the meeting notice, publish the Preliminary Budget, and have it available on the Town website and in the Town Clerk’s office for public viewing.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 426                                            APPROVE ADDENDUM TO 12/17/18 AGREEMENT / GOLDKAP CONSULTING GROUP LLC / ANALYSIS OF CREDIT CARD PROCESSING

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute an Addendum to an Agreement between the Town of Orangetown and Goldkap Consulting Group, LLC dated December 17, 2018, on behalf of the Town, and subject to review and approval of the Town Attorney’s Office, with Goldkap Consulting Group, LLC to provide professional services including but not limited to: Compile existing data from various departments on how credit card processing is currently being done including but not limited to: Analyzing various Merchant statements to determine fees being charged, usage of card brands and types across departments, number of collections being processed, cost per transaction across departments; Review software in use in each department to process credit cards on-line and in person; Determine what fees are currently being charged for services across departments; Work with Department Heads and Director of Automated Services to determine which departments could convert to a mutual source for software and processing; Determine if change to mutual source would be cost effective, estimate a time frame and if a provider could be piggy backed on an existing government contract; Work with Department Heads and Director of Automated Services to determine if costs should be absorbed or a fee charged to cardholder; Make written recommendation to the Town with supporting backup documentation based on findings of research, analysis, and feedback from Department Heads and Director of Automated Services; and that these services shall be provided at a cost not to exceed THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100 ($3,500.00) DOLLARS which is maximum twenty (20) hours at a fee of $175.00 per hour.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 427                                          AUTHORIZE / USE OF TOWN PROPERTY SOUTH ORANGETOWN LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS / UNIVERAL TELEVISION LLC

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

RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby authorizes the use of the Town owned property at South Orangetown Little League field in Orangeburg to Universal Television LLC on August 20th, 2019 from 6am to 8pm.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine,

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 428                                          APPROVE / USE OF ROADWAY / 2019 SOUTH NYACK 10 MILE RUN

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

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways, that the Town Board hereby authorize road use only for the 31st annual South Nyack 10 mile run to be held on Sunday, September 8, 2019, from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 429                                          SHOWMOBILE / 2019 ONE LOVE CULTURE FESTIVAL

Councilman Valentine 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 Mind of a Winner for their One Love Culture Festival, Sunday, August 11, 2019, with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured, nunc pro tunc.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 RESOLUTION NO. 430                                          ACCEPT DONATION / MEMORIAL BENCH / STEVEN TOM

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

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation accept with gratitude the donation of a memorial bench, engraving to read: “In Loving Memory of Steven Tom. Forever in our Hearts.” Location to be determined.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 RESOLUTION NO. 431                                          AWARD BID / BALLISTIC WINDOW INSTALLATION PROJECT / TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

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

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Building Maintenance, duly advertised for sealed bids for a Ballistic Window Installation (Town Clerk’s Office), which were publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00am on August 20, 2019; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and the Bid Summary Sheet is labeled Exhibit 08-D-19, and made a part of these minutes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Orangetown Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, the bid is hereby awarded Triple C Corp dba Monsey Glass Co, (Spring Valley, NY) the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $62,000.00.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 RESOLUTION NO. 432                                          LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE / ORANGEBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT

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 & Chief of Police, that the Town Board hereby authorizes these departments to lend assistance which includes barricades & barrels from the Highway Department and Auxiliary Police from OPD, for the OFD annual Halloween paraded to be held on Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 RESOLUTION NO. 433                                          LEND ASSISTANCE / 2019 ONE LOVE CULTURE FEST

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

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways & Chief of Police, that the Town Board hereby approves the Highway and Police Departments to lend assistance to the One Love Culture Festival, which was held on Sunday, August 11, 2019, from 12 pm – 9pm. The Highway Department supplied barricades, barrels & caution tape & the OPD had police detail at the event.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 RESOLUTION NO. 434                                          SET PUBLIC HEARING / ADOPT NYS UNIFIED SOLAR PERMIT LOCAL LAW

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

RESOLVED, that the public hearing to adopt the NYS Unified Solar Permit Local Law is scheduled for October 1, 2019 at 8:10 P.M

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 435                                          INTENTION TO SERVE AS LEAD AGENCY / SEQRA / DIRECT CIRCULATION OF PROPOSED SOLAR ENERGY LAW PURSUANT TO GML 239

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

WHEREAS, solar energy generating systems and equipment, are more frequently being installed in the Town of Orangetown, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that there is a need to regulate the installation and use of solar energy generating systems for consideration of the neighborhoods and the impact of permitting such systems have on the aesthetics and values of neighboring properties, and

WHEREAS, this proposed Solar Energy Local Law (Exhibit 08-E-19) is intended to advance and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of Town of Orangetown by creating regulations for the installation and use of solar energy generating systems and equipment, with the following objectives:

1. To take advantage of a safe, abundant, renewable and non-polluting energy resource;
2. To decrease the cost of electricity to the owners of residential and commercial properties, including single-family houses;
3. To mitigate the impacts of Solar Energy Systems on environmental resources such as important agricultural lands, forests, wildlife and other protected resources, and;
4. To create synergy between solar technologies and the Town Comprehensive Plan and Town codes, rules and regulations, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that it would be appropriate to provide for the regulation of the installation and use of solar energy generating systems throughout the Town and

WHEREAS, upon review of the proposed Local Law, Short Environmental Assessment Form, 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;

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, Section XVII, the Town Board hereby refers the said Petition and a proposed Local Law, amending the Town Code, 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 Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 436                                          APPOINT ELIZABETH DECORT SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT II PERMANENT / OBZAE

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

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of Rockland County Personnel, grant Elizabeth Decort a permanent NCP T&E, (Non-Competitive Promotion, Training Experience) from EL#19162 to the position of Secretarial Assistant II in OBZPAE, effective August 21, 2019, no change in salary.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 437                                          GRANT PERMISSION / CHRISTOPHER BOTTARI / ATTEND / BASIC OPERATIONS OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS CLASS

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board grants permission for Christopher Bottari to attend a class entitled “Basic Operations of Wastewater Treatment Plants”, Morrisville NY, from September 9- 20, 2019 at a total cost of $3,007.78 to be charged to Account 8130.441 and 8130.480.

Ayes:          Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:          None

Abstained:  Councilman Bottari

RESOLUTION NO. 438                                          AWARD BID / SOUTH BOULEVARD SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS / SOUTH NYACK / VICTOR ZUGIBE, INC.

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

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of DEME duly advertised for sealed bids for the South Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Improvements (DEME-54- 2019) in South Nyack, NY, which were publicly opened on August 1, 2019; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and the Bid Summary Sheet is labeled Exhibit 08-F-19, and made a part of these minutes and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this bid is hereby awarded to Victor Zugibe Inc., Garnerville, New York, the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $209,655.00.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 439                                          GRANT PERMISSION / FERNANDO SEMINELLI / ATTEND BUILDING NY’S WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY (WRRF) INTEREST IN STRATEGIC ENERGY MANAGEMENT

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board grants permission for Fernando Seminelli to attend the Building NY’s WRRF Interest in Strategic Energy Management, Yonkers NY, on November 6, 2019 at a total cost of $122.03 to be charged to Account # 8130.441 and 8130.480.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 440                                          GRANT PERMISSION / FERNANDO SEMINELLI / ATTEND MATHEMATICS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATORS

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board grants permission Fernando Seminelli to attend the Mathematics for Water and Wastewater Operators, Monticello NY, on September 19, 2019 at a total cost of $176.07 to be charged to Account # 8130.441 and 8130.480.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 441                                          RECLASSIFY / BART REEVES / LABORER AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC I

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

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of Rockland County Personnel and the Commissioner of DEME, and after an approved PO 27, reclassify Bart Reeves from the position of Laborer to the position of Automotive Mechanic I, Grade 15, Step 1, at a salary of of $71,260.00, effective August 21, 2019.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 442                                          AUTHORIZE PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT VILLAGE OF PIERMONT / TRAIN STATION REPAIRS / SEWER BACK UP

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

WHEREAS, DEME advises that on or about July 22, 2019 there was a surcharge of a Town operated sewer facility in the Village of Piermont, which the Village advised contributed to sewer damage inside the Village owned train station, and

WHEREAS, upon investigation and a conference with representatives from VIllage of Piermont and the Town’s DEME it was determined that the Town and Village would share equally in the cost to repair damage to the Piermont Train Station, and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that resolving this matter as set forth above would be in the best interests of the Town, and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that the cost to remedy the damage at the Piermont Train Station is $7,883.75.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, upon the recommendation of DEME and the Town Attorney’s Office, the Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of $3,941.88 to the VIllage of Piermont as reimbursement of half the cost of repairs for damage at the Piermont Train Station from sewer back up incident that occurred on or about July 22, 2019.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 443                                          RECLASSIFY ENGINEER III / ENGINEER IV / APPOINT BRUCE PETERS  PROVISIONAL

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

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Labor Management Committee and after approval from Rockland County Personnel, reclassify the position of Engineer III to Engineer IV and appoint Bruce Peters provisionally, Grade 27, Step 19/24 at a salary of $182,389.00, effective 08/21/2019.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 444                                          APPROVE / ORANGETOWN 2020 BUDGET CALENDAR

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

WHEREAS, Article 8 of the Town Law of the State of New York provides for a budget system for a Town and the Town Board wishes to set up a budget schedule as provided in Article 8 of the Town Law by designating various dates to implement the 2020 budget;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following dates are hereby set as official dates of the Town of Orangetown for the submission and adoption of the budget as required by law;

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019 (Saturday): At the Special Town Board meeting at 8:00 A.M. will take place a 2020 budget hearing will be held at Town Hall, Orangeburg, New York, to include all department heads;

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019: At the RTBM meeting of the Town Board at 7:30 P.M. at Town Hall, Orangeburg, New York, and the Town Clerk shall distribute to the Town Board the 2020 Tentative Budget for the Town and publish it on the Town’s website;

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019: Schedule a public hearing for October 22, 2019, 8:00 P.M. regarding the Blauvelt Fire District contract;

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019: Schedule public hearings for October 22, 2019, 8:10 P.M. regarding the library districts for one year contract (Blauvelt, Orangeburg Tappan, and Palisades);

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019: Schedule a public hearing for October 22, 2019, 8:20 P.M. regarding the Preliminary Budget;

OCTOBER 22, 2019: Last day for the Town Board to complete review of Tentative Budget and file the Preliminary Budget with the Town Clerk who will publish it on the Town’s website;

OCTOBER 22, 2019: Adjourn Public Hearing of Preliminary Budget to November 12, 2019 at 8:00 P.M;

NOVEMBER 12, 2019: At 8:00 P.M. a public hearing on the Preliminary Budget shall be held at Town Hall, Orangeburg, New York. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Town Board may by resolution adopt a final budget, by either accepting or amending the Preliminary Budget and said budget may become the legally Adopted Budget for the Town of Orangetown for the year commencing January 1, 2020.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 445                                          APPOINT NATALIE SCHUTTER  ACCOUNTANT II / PERMANENT FINANCE DEPARTMENT

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

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of Rockland County Personnel, grant Natalie Schutter a permanent NCP T&E, (Non-Competitive Promotion, Training & Experience) from EL#19161 to the position of Accountant II in the Finance Department, effective August 21, 2019, no change in salary.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 446                                          PAY VOUCHERS

Councilman Valentine 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 $814,923.21.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 447                                          ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION CONTRACT / PERSONNEL MATTERS LAND SALES / LITIGATION

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

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

RESOLVED, at 8:30 p.m. the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, contracts, land sales and litigation.

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 448                                          RE-ENTER RTBM / ADJOURNED  MEMORY

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

RESOLVED, at 8:33 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting and adjourned in memory of Jeremiah Hunt, Retired NYPD, Resident of Tappan, succumbed to 9/11illnes; Barbara Porter Hutchinson, former Tappan Resident, elected first Councilwoman (D) on Orangetown Town Board (1973); John Keahon, Resident of Nanuet, Former Post Office Letter Carrier in Pearl River for over 30 years; and Les Harris, originally of Blauvelt.

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

 

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              Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk