Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES

November 10, 2020

 

This meeting was opened at 7:00 PM. Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny presided and Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk, called the roll.

 

Present were:

Councilperson Thomas Diviny

Councilperson Denis Troy

Councilperson Jerry Bottari

Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

 

Absent:

Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

Also Present:

Michael Lawler, Deputy Supervisor

Allison Kardon, Supervisor’s Confidential Assistant

Carmel Reilly, Director of Economic Development & Tourism

Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk

Joseph Thomassen, Deputy Clerk

Robert Magrino, Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Jane Slavin, Director of OBZPAE

Eamon Reilly, Commissioner of DEME

Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Building Maint.

Donna Morrison, Human Resource Coordinator

Anthony Bevelacqua, Director of Automated Systems

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

Sign Law Update

The Town of Orangetown and Veterans Angels of Hope are sponsoring Free Thanksgiving Dinner Bags for Military and Veteran Families. Turkey dinners will be distributed on Saturday, November 21st from 10 am – 12 pm at Town Hall. Please visit our website orangetown.com for more information or contact the Supervisor’s office if you want to provide financial assistance or donate a frozen turkey at 845-359-5100 x 2293.

PRESENTATION:

Veterans Day Poem entitled Veterans Day – 2020, composed by Ms. Rose Marie Raccioppi, Orangetown Poet Laureate and read by Michael Lawler, Assemblyman-Elect.

DISCUSSION:

Workshop of Agenda Items

 

RESOLUTION NO. 476

OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby opened.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Barbara Delo, Blauvelt, wants the Town Board to be careful in revising the Comprehensive Plan.  The Comprehensive Plan controls our zoning laws and protects overdevelopment.

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, thanked the Town Board for putting a hold on building the Community Center and the addition to Town Hall.  He agrees the Comprehensive Plan cements local control of zoning.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, suggested a representative from each hamlet be involved with revising the Comprehensive Plan.  Hopefully, retaining a suburban quality.  She would also like for all of the Town Codes to be updated.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 477

CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 478

CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING / 2021 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

 

RESOLVED, that the continuation of the public hearing regarding the 2021 Preliminary Budget is hereby continued.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, questioned why the increase for Pearl River Parking; Building Maintenance Capital Outlay; Garbage Collection; Blue Hill Golf Course; Sewage Treatment Plant Utilities.

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways, spoke about the affects of reducing overtime pay for leaf pickup.

Barbara Delo, Blauvelt, and Eileen Larkin, Palisades, are opposed to the reduction of overtime for leaf pickup.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 479

CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING / 2021 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

 

RESOLVED, that the public hearing regarding the 2021 Preliminary Budget is hereby closed.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 480

APPROVE AMENDMENTS / 2021 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

 

RESOLVED, that the amendments to the 2021 Preliminary Budget, as shown on Exhibit 11-A-20 are hereby approved.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 481

ADOPT / 2021 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AS AMENDED

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts the 2021 Preliminary Budget, as amended, as the 2021 Final Budget.

 

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

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Director of Finance is authorized to make the 2021 Final Budget available on the Town’s website and file it in the Office of the Town Clerk.

 

Councilperson Thomas Diviny offered the above resolution, which was seconded by

Councilperson Denis Troy and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 482

CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING / BLAUVELT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/ ONE YEAR CONTRACT / BLAUVELT VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC. / CALENDAR YEAR 2021

 

RESOLVED, that the public hearing on the proposed Contract between the Town of Orangetown and the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. for fire protection services in and throughout the Blauvelt Fire Protection District, within the Town of Orangetown, for the calendar 2021, is hereby continued.

 

Summary of Public Comments:

There were no comments from the public.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 483

CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING / BLAUVELT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/ ONE YEAR CONTRACT / BLAUVELT VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC. / CALENDAR YEAR 2021

 

RESOLVED, that the public hearing on the proposed Contract between the Town of Orangetown and the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., for fire protection services in and throughout the Blauvelt Fire Protection District within the Town of Orangetown for calendar year 2021, is hereby closed.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 484

APPROVE / ONE YEAR CONTRACT / FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES / BLAUVELT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT / BLAUVELT VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC.

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves a ONE (1) year contract with the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. for fire protection services in and throughout the Blauvelt Fire Protection District for calendar year 2021, in the sum of Six Hundred Thirty Four Thousand AND 00/100 ($634,000.00) DOLLARS, including Workers Compensation insurance and otherwise in accordance with the terms of the Contract incorporated herein by reference.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 485

CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING / ONE YEAR CONTRACT / ORANGETOWN LIBRARY DISTRICT / CONTRACTS WITH THE BLAUVELT FREE LIBRARY, THE ORANGEBURG LIBRARY, THE PALISADES FREE LIBRARY AND THE TAPPAN FREE LIBRARY / FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021

 

RESOLVED, that the 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 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 of Orangetown for calendar year 2021, is hereby continued.

Summary of Public Comments:

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, always thought the residents of Sparkill was part of the Palisades Library.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 486

CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING / ONE YEAR CONTRACT / ORANGETOWN LIBRARY DISTRICT / CONTRACTS WITH THE BLAUVELT FREE LIBRARY, THE ORANGEBURG LIBRARY, THE PALISADES FREE LIBRARY AND THE TAPPAN FREE LIBRARY / CALENDAR 2021

 

RESOLVED, that the public hearing on the proposed Contracts, between the Town of Orangetown 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 within the Orangetown Library District (and including the residents of Sparkill as delineated in subdivision (e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012) for calendar year 2021 is hereby closed.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 487

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves a ONE (1) Year Contract with the Blauvelt Free Library, the Orangeburg Library, the Palisades Free Library and the Tappan Free Library, for library services in and throughout the boundaries of their district as set forth within the Orangetown Library District (and including the residents of Sparkill as delineated in subdivision (e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012) in the Town for calendar year 2021, as follows:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute a ONE (1) year contract, on behalf of the Town, as proposed and written, for Seven Hundred Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Two AND 00/100 ($700,392.00) DOLLARS, with the Blauvelt Free Library to provide library services to residents of Blauvelt, as well as to the residents of the Sparkill area delineated in subdivision (e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012, within the Town, and otherwise in accordance with the terms of a contract incorporated herein by reference.  RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute a ONE (1) year contract, on behalf of the Town, as proposed and written, for Five Hundred Seventy One Thousand Two Hundred AND 00/100 ($571,200.00) DOLLARS, with the Orangeburg Library to provide library services to residents of Orangeburg, as well as to the residents of the Sparkill area delineated in subdivision (e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012, within the Town, and otherwise in accordance with the terms of a contract incorporated herein by reference.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 487 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute a ONE (1) year contract, on behalf of the Town, as proposed and written, for Three Hundred Eight One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Eight AND 00/100 ($381,768.00) DOLLARS, with the Palisades Free Library to provide library services to residents of Palisades, as well as to the residents of the Sparkill area delineated in subdivision (e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012, within the Town, and otherwise in accordance with the terms of a contract incorporated herein by reference.

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute a ONE (1) year contract, on behalf of the Town, as proposed and written, for Seven Hundred Sixteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Seven AND 00/100 ($716,387.00) DOLLARS, with the Tappan Free Library to provide library services to residents of Tappan, as well as to the residents of the Sparkill area delineated in subdivision (e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012, within the Town, and otherwise in accordance with the terms of a contract incorporated herein by reference.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 488

AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF RFP FOR PLANNER FOR TOWN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown finds that it is in the best interests of the residents of the Town to update the existing 2003 Town of Orangetown Comprehensive Plan to assist in the regulation of land use for protecting public health, safety and the general welfare of its citizens, pursuant to New York Town Law §272-a,

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to issue, to the general public a Request for Proposals for the purpose of receiving proposals from qualified Engineering, Architectural and/or Planning firms having experience and certifications in Planning, Land Use, and Zoning related services for the preparation of a Town Comprehensive Plan; with Proposals to be received until Thursday, December 17, 2020 10:30 AM, as set forth more fully in the Request for Proposals.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO.489

AMEND RESOLUTION 2019-136 / RETAIN DICHTER LAW FOR JOINT REPRESENTATION OF TOWN’S INTERESTS / 2019 SUEZ RATE CASE

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2019-136 the Town Board authorized the Town Supervisor to engage the services of Dichter Law, LLC in the cost of legal representation before the NYS Public Service Commission to contest the proposed rate increase sought by Suez Water New York, for a proportional share with neighboring municipalities with a maximum cost of $12,000.00,

 

RESOLUTION NO.489 – Continued

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes additional payments based upon work necessary to be performed by Dichter Law, LLC in the matter, in the total amount of $14,760.86 for Orangetown’s proportional share.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 490

APPROVE RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH HODGES, WALSH AND BURKE, IN CONNECTION WITH FEDERAL LITIGATION

 

RESOLVED, on the recommendation of the Town Attorney, approve the retainer of Hodges, Walsh & Burke, LLP to represent the Town and Police Officer Shane Curran, as defendants, in connection with a federal lawsuit filed in the Southern District of New York, under docket 20 CIV. 5444, entitled Donald Content v. Police Officer Shane M. Curran, et al, on the terms and conditions set forth in a proposed Engagement Letter, incorporated by reference herein, and authorize the Supervisor, or her designated representative, to execute a copy thereof.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 491

SETTLE CLAIM / JOHN LOUIS KELLY AS TRUSTEE OF THE JW ROCKLAND (2018) TRUST AND ROSELE (2016) LIMITED PARTNERSHIP V. TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

 

WHEREAS, on or about September 9, 2018, a sewer back up caused a blockage in the lateral sewer line of the property located at 1/1A Century Road, Palisades, New York; and

 

WHEREAS, on or about October 2, 2018, the Town has received and been served with a Notice of Claim from John T. White on behalf of Rosele (2016) Limited Partnership and John Louis Kelly as Trustee of the JW Rockland (2018) Trust, for the cost of repair in the amount of $28,262.23 as damages; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town investigated this claim and assessed the damages alleged in the Notice of Claim; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town has agreed to pay, subject to Town Board approval, the amount of $18,000.00 as full and final settlement of the damages asserted in the Notice of Claim,

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the claim by John Louis Kelly as Trustee of the JW Rockland (2018) Trust and Rosele (2016) Limited Partnership shall be settled and paid by the Town in the full and final amount of $18,000.00, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor or her designee is authorized to execute any and all legal documents, if any, in order to effectuate the enforcement of this resolution.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 491 – Continued

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 492

AWARD BID / SUFFOLK COUNTY BRAKE SERVICE/ TWO (2) NEW YARD WASTE MACHINES LEAF LOADERS

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for two (2) new yard waste machines/leaf loaders, which were received and publicly opened on October 29, 2020; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 11-B-2020, and made a part of these minutes.  Now, Therefore, Be It

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, this be is hereby awarded to Suffolk County Brake Service, Bohemia, New York in the amount of $123,422.00 to be charged to account # H.5130.200.08.

 

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

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 493

AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 453 OF OCTOBER 06, 2020 AND NOMINATE JASON ZELENKA FROM EL# 19007

 

RESOLVED, amend Resolution No. 453 from October 6, 2020 and nominate Jason Zelenka from EL#65-590/1900 to the position of Police Radio Dispatcher (CAD) for the purpose of scheduling the practical portion of the exam.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 494

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

 

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

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 494 – Continued

 

1. Town Board Meeting minutes: 9/22/2020, 10/6/2020, 10/20/2020 Regular Town Board Meeting; 10/1/2020 Special Town Board Meeting; and 10/6/2020 Police Commission Meeting.
2. Drainage Easement from Patricia Scifo-Waffenschmidt (Rockland County Instr #2020-00024725).
3. Notice of Appropriation from the DOT (PIN 8813.18.221) regarding property in Piermont.
4. Agreement w/ AKRF, Environmental, Planning, and Engineering Consultants, future development plans of the HNA Palisades Premier Conference Center.
5. Agreement w/CGI Communications Inc for the 2020 Community Video Program.
6. Agreement w/Brown-Weinraub, 9/1/2020 – 8/31/2021 for Legislative & Regulatory Representation.
7. Revocable License Agreement w/Blauvelt / Cub Scout & Boy Scout Troop 55 for use of the Town’s soccer complex to hold their meetings.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 495

PAY VOUCHERS

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, Jeff Bencik, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for a total amount of three (3) warrants for a total of $1,655,236.06.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

RESOLUTION NO. 496

ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 8:00 pm, the Town Board entered Executive Session to consult with counsel on legal matters.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 497

RE-ENTER RTBM / ADJOURNED / MEMORY

 

RESOLVED, at 9:00 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting and adjourned in memory of:  Bryan Farrar, Resident of Blauvelt; Michael Howards, Resident of Pearl River; Mary Meehan, Resident of Pearl River; Mary Parnow, Mother of Chuck Parnow, President of AOH, Division 3; Francis, Slayne, Resident of Pearl River; and Henry Reynolds, Sr., father of retired Sergeant Henry Reynolds.

 

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

 

Motion: 4 – 0

Ayes: Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

Noes: None

Absent: Councilperson Paul Valentine

 

 

 

 

 

 

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           Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk