Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

POLICE COMMISSION / TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES

March 10, 2020

This meeting was opened at 7:02 PM. Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny presided and Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk, called the roll.

Present were:

Councilperson Denis Troy

Councilperson Jerry Bottari

Councilperson Paul Valentine

Councilperson Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Teresa Kenny

 

Also Present:

Michael Lawler, Deputy Supervisor

Allison Kardon, Supervisor’s Confidential Assistant

Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk

Joseph Thomassen, Deputy Clerk

Robert Magrino, Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

James Dean, Superintendent Of Highways

Jane Slavin, Director Of Obzpae

Mike Weber, DEME

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

Donna Morrison, Human Resource Coordinator

Anthony Bevelacqua, Director Of Automated Systems

 

 POLICE COMMISSION

In attendance, at this Police Commission Meeting were Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny, Councilpersons Denis Troy Paul Valentine, and Jerry Bottari, Rosanna Sfraga, Donald Butterworth, Police Chief, James Brown, Police Captain and Michael Shannon, Police Captain.

 

YOUTH COURT GRADUATION

 Pledge of Allegiance:  Brian Acosta

 

Donald Butterworth, Police Chief

John McGowan, Esq., Youth Court Instructor

Marianne J. Walker, Esq., Steering Committee Chairperson

Detective Brandon Myers, Executive Director

Mary K. Anselmi, Program Coordinator

 

The Police Chief, welcomed everyone to the Graduation.  D’Arcy Anselmi and April Matute addressed the class.  Detective Brandon Myers and Mary K. Anselmi presented Certificates to:  Brian Acosta, D’Arcy Anselmi, Lila Anselmi, Tara Bane, Dylan Berry, Ava DeLuca, Gillian DeStefano, Alanna Donohoe, Laura Hipgrave, Sean King, Mary Kissane, Kyle Lupi, April Matute, Samantha Muldoon, Brigid O’Callaghan, Matthew O’Connor, Eoin O’Gara, Parker Schoening, Isabel Schorn, Zachary Sullivan, Ciara Sweeney and Jackson Vonderhorst.  John McGowan and Marianne J. Walker gave closing remarks.  The Steering Committee members include Olivia Greenan, Keri McAleer, Grace McLinskey, Hadiya Qazi, Riley Roimisher, Daniel Russo, Katherine Sullivan and Dylan Vonderhorst.

 

TOWN BOARD MEETING

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag:  Esta Baitler

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MARCH 22, 2020 AT 1:30 P.M. – ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE IN PEARL RIVER

 

On March 24th, there will be a discussion on the merger of responsibilities for Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR) and Historic Areas Board (HABR).

 

 Paper Shredding / People to People Donation Event / Saturday, May 2, 2020 / 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon / Help someone get ahead while you shred! Please bring non-perishable food items and/or cash as a donation to People to People / Sponsored by Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority and Rosanna Sfraga, Orangetown Town Clerk

  

2020 Military Tribute Banner Program – $150.00 Sponsorship Fee, $50.00 Annual Renewal Fee. Banners will be displayed between Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day. Display areas include: Tappan, Orangeburg Road, Sparkill, & Downtown Pearl River. Specific location requests are based on availability. To sponsor your banner, visit: militarytributebanners.org and click on Current Programs/Orangetown, NY. Proceeds of the program will be used toward an annual event to benefit our local veterans. Please email: supervisor@orangetown.com for more details.

 

PRESENTATIONS:

 PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2020

Honoring Alice Haagensen Gerard

 PROCLAMATIONS FOR NATIONAL CATHOLIC SISTERS WEEK

March 8-14, 2020 / Honoring Sr. Mary Flood and Sr. Michaela Connolly of the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt and Sr. Mary Murray and Sr. Eileen Gannon of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill

 PROCLAMATIONS FOR IRISH CULTURAL HERITAGE MONTH 2020 HONORING:

Fergal Hayes, Hibernian of the Year

Frank Mc Donagh, Rockland County Grand Marshal

Lillian Murphy, Aide to the Grand Marshal, NYC

Deirdre Smith-Withers, Parade Commander

Edmund Hartnett, Businessperson of the Year

 

Presentation:  “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” awarded to Jeffrey Bencik, Director of Finance, by the Government Finance Officers Association for fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.

 

Unification of the Palisades, Tappan and Orangeburg Library Districts into a Single District with Three Branches

 

Vicki Caramante, Tappan Library Board of Trustee, asked the Town Board to pass a Home Rule Resolution in support of the libraries effort to Unify Orangeburg, Tappan and Palisades libraries into a single taxing district.  A unified district will provide greater financial stability and accountability by allowing taxpayers to vote directly on the library budget and elect library trustees; enhance public services through simplified lending rules; new services; new programs; a coordinated calendar; increase access to resources and programs; broadening collections; share access to e-books, museum passes, and online resources; administrative efficiency; coordinating purchases; and require a public vote on funding for large construction projects.  She submitted 220+ letters in-favor.

The Town Board asked many questions and a long discussion took place.

 

Summary of Public Comments (Unification of Libraries):

Sr. Virgina Chiambatero, VP of the Orangeburg Library Board of Trustees, is in favor of this legislation.  The libraries need long-term financial planning and they need to make certain they are open for generations to come.

Alice Gerard, Palisades, urged the Town Board to let the voters decide.

Annmarie Uhl, Blauvelt, agrees libraries have a wonderful service and offers equity and access to all.  The election process should be separate from a general election or fire department election.  She asked if there is any State funding for this type of consolidation.

Amelia Kalin, Tappan, believes it is very important for the public to vote whether or not they want this consolidation.

Raleigh Tozer, VP of Tappan Library, spoke about their budget process.  He believes coming to the Town Board for budget approval does not work for the libraries.  The Efficiency Report was done very carefully and honestly.

Maria Gagliardi, Palisades Library, said many libraries are Civil Service and that has not affected to provide outstanding service.

Susan Nemesdy, Palisades, commented that it is very important for costs to be consolidated everywhere.

Rosy Dixon, Tappan, is against this unification.  The employment positions will become Civil Service positions and you will not have the flexibility with employees, increase costs, increase in salaries and benefits and new staff positions.  It is hard to see how this is going to produce savings.

Carol Baxter, Palisades, said this issue is very complicated.  The process is backwards.  The three libraries are very different.  She is concerned about the logistics of the taxes and she does not want to pay for the other libraries.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, is concerned about this Home Rule legislation.  Libraries salaries are 72% of their budget and they will be able to override the tax cap.  She hopes this will not go any further and she does not want to pay any more taxes.

Loren Plotkin, Palisades Library, can see why the other libraries would want the Palisades Library involved in this because Palisades’ does not have any debt, its building is built out and has great support.  He does not want to pay for the other libraries.

Charlene Palmer, Palisades, is opposed to this unification and does not want to pay for the other libraries.

Rodney Picott, Orangeburg Library, believes this is not ready for a Home Rule Resolution.  There needs to be more clarity, discussions and answers.

 

DISCUSSION:

WORKSHOP OF AGENDA ITEMS

 

RESOLUTION NO. 167

OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 

RESOLVED, the Public Comment portion is hereby opened.

 

Councilperson Thomas Diviny offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Denis Troy and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Carolyn Hill, Blauvelt, is concerned regarding the speeding and the disgruntle drivers who travel on the north end of Western Hwy.  She requested the Town to step up patrols and enforce the speed limit.

Larry Vail, Tappan, is concerned about the merging of ACABOR & Historic Board.  He wants more information and looks forward to further discussions.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 168

CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 

RESOLVED, the Public Comment portion is hereby closed.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 168 – Continued

 

Councilperson Denis Troy offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Jerry Bottari and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 169

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING / RTBM / MARCH 10, 2020 AT 8:00 P.M. / AMENDMENT TO TOWN CODE SECTION 30B-3 / POLLUTANT LIMITATIONS FOR MERCURY

 

RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing to amend the Town Code, Section 30B-3, to change the Town limitation on Mercury discharged into the Town sewer or storm water systems, is hereby opened.

 

Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk, presented the Affidavits of Publication and Postings; which are labeled Exhibit 03-A-20 and made a part of these minutes.

 

Mike Weber, DEME, – this amendment is a requirement from the DEC.

 

Summary of Public Comments:

There were no public comments.

 

Councilperson Jerry Bottari offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Thomas Diviny and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO.170

CLOSE / PUBLIC HEARING / PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TOWN CODE SECTION 30B-3 / POLLUTANT LIMITATIONS FOR MERCURY

 

RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing regarding the Proposed Amendment to Town Code Section 30B-3 / Pollutant Limitations is hereby closed.

 

Councilperson Denis Troy offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Thomas Diviny and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 171

LEAD AGENCY AND DETERMINATION OF SEQRA / AMEND TOWN CODE SECTION 30B-3 POLLUTANT LIMITATION FOR MERCURY

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board declares itself Lead Agency in this matter, and further determines that such action is a Type II action pursuant to SEQRA, that the action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact, and, therefore, no further action is necessary with respect thereto under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 171-Continued

 

Councilperson Denis Troy offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Thomas Diviny and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 172

ADOPT LOCAL LAW    2   , 2020 / POLLUTANT LIMITATION FOR MERCURY

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts Local Law 2, 2020 to amend the Town Code, Section 30B-3, to change the limitation for mercury from 0.05 mg/L to 0.0005 mg/L.

 

Councilperson Denis Troy offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Thomas Diviny and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

LOCAL LAW NO. 2, 2020

OF THE TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

AMENDING SECTION 30B-3

CHANGING THE POLLUTANT LIMITATION FOR MERCURY

 

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

 

BOLD TYPE = PROPOSED ADDITIONS

STRIKEOUTS = PROPOSED DELETIONS

 

Section 1. § 30B-3 – Specific pollutant limitations, shall be modified as follows:

 

• 30B-3 – Specific pollutant limitations.

 

These specific limitations shall apply at each point of discharge to the sewerage system of the Town or of the municipality that conveys wastewater to the Town. A user’s discharge to the POTW shall not exceed the following specific limitations:

 

Pollutant	Discharge Limit (mg/lL)
…		0.0005
Mercury	0.05

 

Section 2.

 

The provisions of this local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the

 

Secretary of State.

 

Councilperson Denis Troy offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Thomas Diviny and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 173

APPROVE APPLICATION / ADOPT-A-SPOT COMMITTEE / LANDSCAPE THE CORNER OF MIDDLETOWN ROAD AND CENTRAL AVENUE (LOCATED BY CVS) DONNELLY LANDSCAPING

 

RESOLVED, upon acceptance of the applicant’s insurance documentation naming the Town as additional insured, that the Town of Orangetown, a municipal corporation, organized under the Town Law of the State of New York, which has a place of business at 26 W. Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, New York 10962, expressly authorizes and approves the Adopt-A-Spot Committee, a volunteer organization with Donnelly Landscaping as part of the Adopt-A-Spot Committee to contribute toward the maintenance of a more attractive Town Property located on the corner of Middletown Road and Central Avenue in Pearl River, NY (located by CVS) by performing necessary cleanup and/or desired beautification activities, as particularly set forth in and pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Town of Orangetown Adopt-A-Spot Agreement between the Town of Orangetown and the Adopt-A-Spot Committee dated September 4, 2018.

 

Councilperson Jerry Bottari offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Paul Valentine and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 174

APPOINT / ORANGETOWN SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE / 2020 / 1 YEAR TERM

 

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby appointed as Members of the Orangetown Substance Abuse Committee for a 1-year term, commencing on January 1, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2020:

 

Lara Benz

Det. Brandon Myers, Orangetown Police Department

 

Councilperson Denis Troy offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Paul Valentine and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 175

APPROVAL OF 2020 CERTIFICATE OF SEWER REGISTRATION

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney and the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, a Certificate of Registration for 2020 Sewer Work is approved to:

 

Travcon, Inc., 375 Kings Highway, Valley Cottage, New York 10989-1633

 

Councilperson Thomas Diviny offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Jerry Bottari and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 176

APPROVAL OF NYSDEC CONSENT ORDER MODIFICATION / R3-20131223-167

 

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) entered into a Consent Order with the Town of Orangetown dated October 9, 2014 (R3-20131223-167);

 

WHEREAS, the NYSDEC has requested that the Town consent to the issuing and entering of a modification of the Order on Consent and that the Town waive its right to notice and hearing on the modification;

 

WHEREAS, the NYSDEC has provided the proposed modification for signature by a person authorized by the Town Board to execute said document; and

 

WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering (DEME) and the Town Attorney’s Office recommend that (1) the Town consent to the issuing and entering of the modification, (2) the Town waive its right to notice and hearing on the modification, and (3) the Town Board authorize Supervisor Teresa Kenny to sign the Consent Order Modification.

 

NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that, upon recommendation of the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering (DEME) and the Town Attorney’s Office, the Town consents to the issuing and entering of the proposed Consent Order Modification, the Town waives its right to notice and hearing on the modification, and the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the proposed Consent Order Modification.

 

Councilperson Denis Troy offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Thomas Diviny and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 177

ACCEPT WITH REGRET / RESIGNATION OF ALAINA WALKER / PARKING ENFORCEMENT AIDE / EFFECTIVE MARCH 16, 2020

 

RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police accepts with regret, the resignation of Alaina Walker as Parking Enforcement Aide, effective March 16, 2020.

 

Councilperson Thomas Diviny offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Jerry Bottari and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 178

APPROVE / SURPLUS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT / WINTER COATS

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways, the Town Board hereby approve for surplus of twenty- nine (29) winter coats.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 178 – Continued

 

Councilperson Thomas Diviny offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Denis Troy and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 179

APPROVE / AGREEMENT EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY MONIES / ROCKLAND COUNTY 2020 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM / IMPROVEMENT & REPAIRS

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway Law, we agree that monies bonded by the Town and received from the State for State aid for the repair & improvement of highways, shall be expended as follows:

 

1. GENERAL REPAIRS, the sum of $ 1,175,000.00 shall be set aside to be expended for primary work and general repairs upon 16 miles of town highways.

 

2. PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS, below contains a list of roads which will be treated in the 2020 Pavement Preservation Program:

 

PEARL RIVER

 

Evergreen Lane                        Quake Lane                             Reynolds Lane

Wildwood Drive                      Phillips Lane                           Mountainview Avenue

Lenape Road                            Montgomery Road                 Naomi Road

Sunrise Lane                            Garrecht Lane                         West Nauraushaun Avenue

Bocket Road                            Cardinal Street                        Sandra Lane

Edsall Terrace                           Rowan Road                           Sparrow Lane

Colonial Court                         Pearl Crest Court                    Abbey Road

Rolyn Hills Drive                     McCandless Court                  Neill Lane

Hogan Lane                              Amory Avenue                       Hovenkamp Avenue

Silver Birch Lane                     West Allison Avenue              East Allison Avenue

Allison Avenue                        Beckerle Drive                        Van Zandt Drive

North Main Street (E. Washington to Crooked Hill)

 

TAPPAN

Horn Street (Hardwood to Howard)                                        Gates Place

Tea Place                                  Eagle Lane                              Musket Road

Hardwood Drive                      Amy Court                              Berry Court

Kim Court                                Greene Road                           Gregg Court

South Mary Francis Street       Elissa Lane                              Thomas Circle

Sterling Avenue                       Old Mill Lane                         Delo Drive

Concord Drive                          Saratoga Street                        Bennington Drive

Lester Drive (Lowe to Washington)

 

PALISADES

Washington Springs Road

 

BLAUVELT

Pvt Del Regno Court                Terrace Lane                           Hickory Street

Valenza Lane                           Blauvelt Road (Van Wyck to Western)

West Erie Street (Van Wyck to Western)

 

ORANGEBURG

 

Glenshaw Street                       South Greenbush Road           Stevens Way

Lester Drive

 

RESOLUTION NO. 179 – Continued

 

There will be money spent on other Town Highways as needed to maintain a safe driving surface. This agreement shall take effect when it is approved by the Town Board.

 

RESOLVED, approve Agreement for expenditure of Highway monies, between the Town Superintendent of Highways of the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York and the undersigned members of the Town Board.

 

Councilperson Jerry Bottari offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Denis Troy and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 180

APPROVE CORNELL LOCAL ROADS CLASSES / MICHAEL DONAHUE AND BRIAN DEBONIS / APRIL 2, 2020; APRIL 21, 2020; APRIL 30, 2020

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways, that the Town Board hereby approves Michael Donahue and Brian DeBonis, Highway Maintenance Supervisors 1, to attend classes through the Cornell Local Roads on the above dates held in Rockland and Putnan Counties, at a cost of $300.00, charged to Account Number D.5140.441.05

 

Councilperson Jerry Bottari offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Thomas Diviny and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 181

APPROVE RELEAF CONFERENCE / ANTHONY LIMANDRI / MARCH 27, 2020

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways, that the Town Board hereby approves Anthony Limandri, General Foreman, Highway Department, to attend ReLeaf Workshop – Creating Connections: Volunteers and Professionals Staten Island, NY at a cost of $35.00, charged to Account Number D.5140.441.05

 

Councilperson Denis Troy offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Paul Valentine and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 182

AWARD BID / SPORT-TECH CONSTRUCTION CORP / RESURFACING BASKETBALL COURTS

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Building Maintenance duly advertised for sealed bids for resurfacing of basketball courts, which were recieved and publicly opened on February 27, 2020; a copy of the Affadavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit: 03-B-20, and made part of these minutes.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 182 – Continued

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Sport-Tech Construction Corp of Brewster, NY, the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $131,500.00.

 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor or her designee is authorized to enter into an agreement with Sport-Tech Construction Corp., in accordance with the bid award terms of this resolution, subject to review and approval of the Town Attorney’s Office.

 

Councilperson Jerry Bottari offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Denis Troy and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 183

AWARD BID / HAUSER BROTHERS / HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Building Maintenance duly advertised for sealed bids for heating and air conditioning service, which were received and publicly opened on February 27, 2020; a copy of the Affadavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit: 03-C-2020, and made part of these minutes.

 

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Hauser Bros. Inc. of Orangeburg, NY, the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $13,348.00.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor or her designee is authorized to enter into an agreement with Hauser Bros. Inc., in accordance with the bid award terms of this resolution, subject to review and approval of the Town Attorney’s Office.

 

Councilperson Thomas Diviny offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Paul Valentine and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 184

APPROVE/ LEND ASSISTANCE / 2020 ST. DOMINIC’S CONVENT 5K NUN RUN/WALK

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways & Chief of Police, that the Town Board hereby authorizes that these two departments lend assistance which includes the use of barricades from the Highway Department, and police detail from OPD, for the 5K Nun Run/Walk to be held on Saturday, May 9, 2020, from 8:30 am – 11:30 am.

 

Councilperson Denis Troy offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Teresa Kenny and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 185

APPOINT / MARY FERRARA / SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT (LEGAL) / PERMANENT

 

RESOLVED, appoint Mary Ferrara to the position of Secretarial Assistant (Legal) in the Office of the Town Attorney , Permanent, from RC-T&E (Rockland County Training & Experience) EL#20076, effective March 11, 2020, Grade 12/Step 8, $82,288.52, with no change in salary.

 

Councilperson Jerry Bottari offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Paul Valentine and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 186

APPOINT HUGH DAVIES / REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER / PERMANENT

 

RESOLVED, appoint Hugh Davies to the position of Real Property Appraiser in the Assessor’s Office, permanent, from RC-NCP (Rockland County Non-Competitive Promotion) EL#20063, effective March 11, 2020, Grade 15/Step 5, $86,529.03, with no change in salary.

 

Councilperson Denis Troy offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Thomas Diviny and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 187

RECLASSIFY JUSTINE FAVRE / CHEMIST / DEME

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of Rockland County Personnel through an approved PO 27 and the Labor Management Committee, reclassify Justine Favre to the position of Chemist, Grade 15, Step 14/18 at a salary of $99,680.00 effective March 11, 2020.

 

Councilperson Jerry Bottari offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Paul Valentine and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 188

APPROVE SUMMER HOURS / OBZPAE / APRIL 13 – OCTOBER 16, 2020

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Director of OBZPAE, the Town Board hereby approves a change to the basic work week for the employees of OBZPAE, from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, to a four day work week (Monday to Thursday/Tuesday to Friday), 7:30 am to 5:15 pm. This flexible work schedule shall be in place from Monday, April 13, 2020 to Friday, October 16, 2020. In accordance with Section 5.1.2 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Town Board has the sole responsibility for establishing flexible hour schedules.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 188 – Continued

 

Councilperson Thomas Diviny offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Denis Troy and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 189

ACCEPT / RECEIVE / FILE DOCUMENTS/TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

 

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

 

1. Agreement w/Joule Assets, Inc. – Community Choice Aggregation
2. Town Board Minutes: January 28^th and February 11^th Police Commission / Regular Town Board Meeting and February 25^th Regular Town Board Meeting.
3. Agreement w/Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. for Fire Protection Services.

 

4. PILOT Agreement w/ Premier Brands, 7 Corporate, Orangeburg.
5. PILOT Agreement w/ Diversified Glass, 8 Olympic, Orangeburg.

 

Councilperson Thomas Diviny offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Jerry Bottari and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.190

PAY VOUCHERS

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Director of Finance Director, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for a total amount of 3 (three) warrants for a total of $1,565,050.01.

 

Councilperson Thomas Diviny offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Jerry Bottari and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 191

ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 9:45 pm, the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss the proposed acquisition/sale/lease of real property when publicity might affect value.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 191 – Continued

 

Supervisor Teresa Kenny offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Thomas Diviny and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 192

RE-ENTER RTBM / ADJOURNED / MEMORY

 

RESOLVED, at 11:00 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting and adjourned in memory of:

 

Michael “Mickey” Mahoney, resident of Pearl River, native of County Tyrone, Ireland

 

Supervisor Teresa Kenny offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Thomas Diviny and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa Kenny, Councilperson Denis Troy

Noes: None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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       Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk