Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2016

 

This Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:30 p.m.  Supervisor Stewart presided and Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, called the roll.  Present were:

 

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Paul Valentine

Councilman Gerald Bottari

Supervisor Andrew Stewart

 

Also present:               Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

John Edwards, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, Deputy Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Joseph Moran, Commissioner of DEME

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE

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

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Charlotte Madigan.

 

The Town Board presented John Zanfardino of Tappan with a Proclamation (Exhibit 11-A-16) for his courageous military service and sacrifice and for a very distinguished career in the NYPD.  John is a genuine Hero and survivor of the Korean War and the 1953 Battle of Pork Chop Hill, in which 243 were killed, 916 wounded, 9 captured and 163 bodies never recovered.

 

Summary of Public Comments (RTBM):

Amy Wertheim, Allyson Sullivan, Barbara Allen, Mike Smith, Elizabeth Dudley, Tanya Witek, Heather Hurley, members of Clean Air for Orangetown, submitted letters (Exhibit 11-B-16) with questions and comments regarding Aluf Plastics.

Dominic Pilippone, Pearl River, asked the Town Board to show support to the Veterans, Police and Fire Departments by painting a blue line on Central Avenue.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 522                                                                      CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:   None

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Supervisor Stewart – Auf, as a company, has disrespect for our community, in terms of odors, emissions and the process.

Councilman Diviny – The Town went with the diffusion tubes because it was advised that the tubes would measure in parts per billion not parts per million.  The reasons the Town looked at diffusion tubes is that they had soil probes, the testing would be for 30 days, 24/7, and the tubes would measure any chemical.  The Town is opened to any qualified company that can do this testing.  If no consent is given from Aluf, the Town will still test in that area.

John Giardiello – before the next Performance Standard deadline, he plans to meet with Aluf’s site engineer, to do an inspection.  Aluf has 72 extruders approved by the Town. Rockland County Health Department, did issue permits:  in 2008 for a vapor odor extractor and in 2012 for a carbon filter system.  Aluf has open permits with the Town for:  partial roof raising, elevated office, silo replacement, renovations for interior office expansion, installation of the carbon filter system, an automatic robot and structure supports.

RESOLUTION NO. 523                                          OPEN PH/2017 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the 8:00 p.m. public hearing to consider the adoption 2017 Preliminary Budget is hereby opened.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:   None

***

 

Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, presented the Affidavit of Publication and Notice of Posting; copies are labeled Exhibit 11-C-16 and made a part of these minutes.

 

Summary of Public comments:

John Buckley, Orangeburg Library, is in-favor of the proposed increase for the library.

Elizabeth Dudley, Clean Air for Orangetown, supports the funding for the libraries and the hiring a Public Health Engineer.

Amy Wertheim, Pearl River, is in-favor of hiring a Public Health Engineer.

Heather Hurley, Pearl River, hiring a Public Health Engineer will be a benefit for the Town.

Tanya Witek, Tappan, supports the position of a Public Health Engineer.

 

Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, discussed the 60% decrease in one line item of the Town Clerk’s budget and the 75% increase in same line item in the Supervisor’s budget.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 524                                          CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS/2017 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

 

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

 

RESOLVED, the public portion of this public hearing is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 525                                          CONTINUE PH/PROPOSED LOCAL AMENDING CHAPTER 43 OF THE TOWN CODE (“ZONING”)/ ESTABLISH A LANDLORD RENTAL REGISTRY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, the public hearing, from September 27, 2016, on a proposed local law, amending Chapter 43 of the Town Code (“Zoning”) to add a new Article XV, establishing a Landlord Registry applicable to rental properties within the Town is hereby continued.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:   None

***

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Tanya Witek, Tappan, is in-favor of a Landlord Rental Registry.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 526                                          CLOSE PH/PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 43 OF THE TOWN CODE (“ZONING”)/ ESTABLISH A LANDLORD RENTAL REGISTRY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, the public hearing on a proposed local law, amending Chapter 43 of the Town Code (“Zoning”) to add a new Article XV, establishing a Landlord Registry applicable to rental properties within the Town is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 527                                          LEAD AGENCY/SEQRA/ PROPOSED LOCAL LAW / AMENDING CHAPTER 43 (“ZONING”) OF THE TOWN CODE LANDLORD RENTAL REGISTRY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares itself to be Lead Agency for environmental review with respect to a proposed Local Law, amending Chapter 43 of the Town Code (“Zoning”) to add a new Article XV, establishing a Landlord Registry applicable to rental properties within the Town, and further determines, upon a review thereof, including the Short EAF filed in connection therewith, and a consideration of the various environmental issues identified thereon, that such action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact, and, therefore, issues a Negative Declaration with respect thereto under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Bottari, Valentine

Noes:   None

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 528                                          ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 11, 2016 AMENDING CHAPTER 43 OF THE TOWN CODE (“ZONING”) TO ESTABLISH A LANDLORD RENTAL REGISTRY

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board, in furtherance of its desire to provide for the protection and promotion of the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience, prosperity and other aspects of the general welfare of the Town has adopted, implemented, amended and provided for the enforcement of the Zoning Code of the Town of Orangetown; and,

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board, on review of the Town Zoning Code, insofar as it relates to real property situated within the Town recognizes the need to establish a registry for all rental properties in order to allow its police, building and code enforcement personnel to identify and contact, as necessary, the persons responsible for the care, maintenance and management of such rental properties to better enforce the various  local, state and federal safety regulations, including property maintenance and safe building regulations, all in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of all of the residents of the Town,

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 528 – Continued

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts proposed Local Law No. 11, 2016, as amended, amending Chapter 43, of the Town Code (“Zoning”), to add a new Article XV, establishing a Landlord Registry applicable to rental properties, within the Town.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

***

 

LOCAL LAW NO. 11, 2016

 AMENDING CHAPTER 43 OF THE TOWN CODE (“ZONING”)

 TO ESTABLISH A LANDLORD RENTAL REGISTRY

 

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

Section 1:        Chapter 43 of the Town Code of the Town of Orangetown shall be amended to add a new Article XV, which shall read as follows:

 

CHAPTER 43, ZONING

 

ARTICLE XV:  LANDLORD REGISTRY ACT

 

• 15.1. Title.

 

The Town Council of the Town of Orangetown determines that the Title of this local law shall be “Article XV: Landlord Registry Act”.

 

• 15.2. Purpose and Scope.

 

1. The Purpose of this chapter is to establish a registry of all rental properties, as defined herein, in order to allow its police, building and code enforcement officials to identify and contact, as necessary, persons responsible for the care, maintenance and management of such properties, to better enforce the various ensure the enforcement, of local, state and federal safety regulations in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of all of the residents of the Town.

 

1. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all rental property located in the Town of Orangetown.

 

• 15.3. Definitions.

 

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them:

 

BUILDING

Any structure within the Town wholly or partially enclosed within exterior walls, or within exterior and party walls, and a roof, affording shelter to persons, animals or property.

 

OWNER

Any individual or individuals, partnership, corporation, LLC, LLP, or other type entity, and regardless of whether for profit or not-for-profit, in whose name the title to real property within the Town is vested.

 

RENTAL PROPERTY

Includes all buildings, as defined herein, containing one or more spaces  rented, leased, let, hired or permitted to be occupied, whether for compensation or otherwise, by persons or entities other than the record owner thereof.  This definition includes any building containing commercial rental space, residential rental space, or a combination of commercial and residential rental space, but does not include owner occupied residential buildings.

 

LOCAL LAW NO. 11, 2016 – Continued

 

• 15.4. Registration of ownership rental property.

 

1. Every owner of rental property, as defined herein, shall be required to register such property within a period of thirty (30) days from the effective date of this article with the Town Clerk on such forms as shall be prescribed by the Town Clerk..  A new registration form shall be filed whenever there is a change of ownership (and in the case of a corporation, partnership, LLC, LLP or other non-individual owner, whenever there is a change in the majority interest in the owner entity) of a rental property, and it shall be the responsibility of the new owner(s) to file such form within thirty (30) days of taking title to the property.

 

Following the initial registration, a biennial filing shall be made in and between January 1 and February 1, certifying that there has been no change in the status or ownership of the rental property or reflecting the nature of any change.

 

1. Registry Fee. Every owner of rental property required to register with the Town Clerk shall pay a biennial registration fee as follows:

 

20. For a Building having 1-4 units — $20.00 per rental space or unit;
21. For a Building having 5-20 units — $20.00 for units 1-4, and $10.00 per unit for units 5-20;
22. For a Building having more than 20 units – the above stated fees for units 1-20, and $5.00 for each unit over 20.

 

Such fee shall be paid to the Town of Orangetown, and shall represent the cost of maintaining the registry and conducting periodic inspections and other activities, as may be required in furtherance of the purposes of this Article.

 

• 15.5. Registry form and filing.

 

1. The Registry form shall require the following information:

 

• The property address and section, block and lot number as appears on the Tax Map of the Town of Orangetown, and the number of residential dwelling units and/or commercial units, as the case may be, permitted to be occupied on each property.

 

• The owner(s)’ name(s), mailing address(s), street address(s) and telephone numbers (facsimile and email included, if and as available). Post Office Box numbers may be included, but the physical location at which the owner may be contacted shall be required.

 

• Where the property is owned by a corporation, the name, title, address and telephone number of the person designated by the corporation as responsible for the maintenance of the property and to receive service of process in addition to the Secretary of State, and of each shareholder thereof.

 

• Where the property is owned by an LLC or LLP, the names and addresses (actual, not post office box) of each manager or managing member or partner, and of each member or Partner;

 

Where an LLC or LLP is owned or operated, in whole or in part, by a different LLC or LLP, then, the names and addresses of the manager or managing members or partners, as the case may be, of the LLC or LLP which owns the registering LLC or LLP.

 

• Where day-to-day responsibility for the care and maintenance of the property rests with a person other than the officer, shareholder, manager or managing member or partner set forth on the registration, the name, address and telephone numbers of the person so responsible.

 

 

LOCAL LAW NO. 11, 2016 – Continued

 

1. The form shall be signed by one of the owners and his or her designee and before a notary public and shall bear the following statement directly above such signatures: “I certify that all information contained in this statement, including the number of lawful rental spaces or units represented, is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that the willful making of a false statement of material fact herein will subject me to the provisions of law relevant to the making of false instruments and shall constitute a violation of this Article”.

 

1. It shall be the obligation of each owner to timely notify the Town Clerk whenever the information provided on the biennial registry form has become outdated or for any reason is no longer accurate. It shall be the responsibility of each owner to recertify the aforementioned information every two years.

 

• 15.6. Penalties for offenses.

 

1. No rental property, as defined herein, shall be occupied except in compliance with the provisions herein, and the failure to comply shall constitute a violation of a certification of occupancy or other legal status permitting the use and occupancy of the building.

 

1. Any person who shall violate any provision of this Article shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 41A-1 of this Code, in addition to any civil penalties or remedies as may apply.

 

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

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 529                                          GRANT PERMISSION/ALL U.S. MILITARY   VETERANS /FREE GREENS FEES/VETERANS DAY 2016

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Orangetown Town Board, free greens fees are hereby granted to all U.S. Military Veterans, regardless of residency, on November 11th 2016, at Blue Hill Golf Course and Broadacres Golf Course, in gratitude for their service to this country.  Marketing materials related to this benefit will request the Veterans be prepared to show proof of service.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:   None

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 530                                          REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE BOND/VICTORIA BLICKMAN   JACQUENEY/BLICKMAN MINOR SUBDIVISION/SICKLETOWN ROAD PEARL RIVER, NY/(69.19-1-25)

 

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

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Board Resolution 2011-616, the Town formally accepted, received and filed a Performance Bond from Victoria Blickman Jacqueney, Trustee of Nancy C. Blickman, in favor of the Town of Orangetown in connection with a certain subdivision known as “Blickman Minor Subdivision” located at Sickletown Road, Pearl River, New York and

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 530 – Continued

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to said Resolution, Victoria Blickman Jacqueney posted an Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. SDCMTN553279 issued by HSBC Bank in favor of the Town of Orangetown in the amount of $65,294.40 as collateral for said Performance Bond (reduced from $97,980.00 originally set in Town Board Resolution 2008-128) and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Board Resolution 2012-36 the Town of Orangetown granted a reduction in the amount of the Performance Bond to $29,564.40 and

 

WHEREAS, upon the applicant has requested a further reduction in Performance Bond, and upon recommendation of the Planning Board and DEME, the appropriate amount of the Performance Bond at this time should be $4,320.00, which sum the applicant has submitted to the Town via bank check #102475908 issued by HSBC Bank,

 

NOW THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved that the Town Board hereby authorizes a reduction in the “Blickman Minor Subdivision” Performance Bond that was posted pursuant to Town Board Resolutions 2008-128, 2011-616, and 2012-36 to $4,320.00 and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney’s Office, the Town hereby accepts and receives bank check  #102475908 issued by HSBS Bank in the amount of $4,320.00 and submitted on behalf of the Victoria Blickman Trust as collateral for performance of the terms and conditions of the aforesaid Performance Bond and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Amended Letter of Credit No. SDCMTN5532789 dated November 30, 2011 issued by HSBC Bank in favor of the Town of Orangetown in the amount of $29, 564.40 as collateral for the “Blickman Minor Subdivision” Performance Bond is hereby released.

 

Note:  The Town Attorney’s Office has forwarded Bank Check No. 102475908 to the Finance Office.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

***

RESOLUTION NO. 531                                          AWARD BID/CAST IRON CURB INLETS /CHEMUNG SUPPLY CORP AND CAMPBELL FOUNDRY CO

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for Cast Iron Curb Inlets, which were received and publicly opened on October 6, 2016; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 11-D-16, and made a part of these minutes.  Now, Therefore, Be It

 

RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, the Cast Iron Curb Inlets bid, item numbers, 1, 2, 3, 7, 11, 13, with a one-year agreement be awarded to Chemung Supply Corp., Elmira, New York, based on the lowest price and compliance with our specifications. Cast Iron Curb Inlets bid, item numbers, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, with a two-year agreement be awarded to Campbell Foundry Co., Harrison, New York, based on the lowest price and compliance with our specifications.

 

Ayes:   Councilperson Diviny, Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:   None

***

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 532                                          AWARD BID/ROOF REPLACEMENT HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS AND SIDE GARAGE HAYDEN ROOFING/WEST NYACK

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for Roof Replacement of the Highway Administration, Operations Office and Side Garage, which were received and publicly opened on September 21, 2016; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 11-E-16, and made a part of these minutes.  Now, Therefore, Be It

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, the bid for the Roof Replacement of the Highway Administration, Operations Office and Side Garage is awarded to Hayden Roofing of West Nyack the lowest qualified bidder for a total amount of $252,693.00. Work completed under this contract to be charged to Account #D.5112.457.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

***

RESOLUTION NO. 533                                          BROOKER ENGINEERING, PLCC PERFORM HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS MONTGOMERY RD & 86 LOIS DRIVE CULVERT/WATERCOURSE EROSION MITIGATION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, Brooker Engineering, PLCC, is hereby authorized to perform hydrologic and hydraulics analysis at the culvert at Montgomery Road, Pearl River, NY (Montgomery Road and 86 Lois Drive) in an amount not to exceed $9,600.00, charged to Account No. D.5110.457.04.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 534                                          ACCEPT RETIREMENT/JAMES WILSON/PARKS AND RECREATION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, accept with regret, the retirement of James Wilson, Maintenance Supervisor in the Parks and Recreation Department, effective October 29, 2016, after 24 years of service.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

***

RESOLUTION NO. 535                                          ACCEPT RETIREMENT/ROSEMARIE MAIORANO/TOWN CLERK’S

 

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

 

RESOLUTION NO. 535 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, accept with regret, the retirement of Rosemarie Maiorano, Senior Account Clerk in the Town Clerk’s office, effective October 29, 2016, after 15 years of dedicated service.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 536                                          APPOINT ROBERT GERARD MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (GROUNDS)/PARKS AND RECREATION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, appoint Robert Gerard to the position of Maintenance Supervisor (Grounds), Grade 15, Step 19/24 at a salary of $96,022.00, effective October 31, 2016.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:   None

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 537                                          FINANCE /CLOSE INACTIVE CAPITAL PROJECTS

 

Under new business, Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, that the following inactive Capital Projects are hereby closed:

 

Sewer Reconstruction   – 2005/2006

Energy Performance

 

Note:  These projects have been inactive for over five years.  The Town’s auditors recommended closing these accounts to streamline our financial reporting.

 

Ayes:   Councilperson Troy, Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:   None

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 538                                          CIVIL ACTION/ THOMAS EMMETT WOODS AND FIONA WOODS RECOVERY OF OUTSTANDING LICENSE FEES ARREARS

 

Under new business, Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, to authorize the Town Attorney’s Office to commence a civil action (i.e., lawsuit), against Thomas Emmett Woods and Fiona M. Woods, seeking recovery of outstanding License Fees arrears (i.e., past due rent payments), in the amount of $62,633.00, or any lesser amount to be determined at trial, arising out of Mr. & Mrs. Woods’ corporation, The Castle at Bluehill, Inc. d/b/a Emmett’s Castle at Blue Hill’s (‘Emmett’s Castle’), use, occupancy, possession and/or operation of the restaurant and bar facility located at the Town of

 

RESOLUTION NO. 538 – Continued

 

Orangetown’s Blue Hill Golf Course (a/k/a The Mansion), pursuant to a License Agreement, and Rider thereto, entered into between the Town and Emmett’s Castle, dated 05/12/2011, which License Agreement, and Rider, included personal guarantees signed by Mr. & Mrs. Woods.”

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 539                                          CONTRACT/SYMPROCITY SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC. BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION

 

Under new business, Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

 

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, with SYMPROCITY SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC., for the inspection and record keeping software program and database customized for the Bureau of Fire Prevention, for a sum of FIVE AND 00/100 ($5.00) DOLLARS per Inspection performed; and for the lease to the Town of a “Field Inspection Tablet Computer”, specifically, the latest version of a Microsoft Surface Tablet(s) (or comparable substitute) with Internet Access for FOUR AND 00/100 ($4.00) DOLLARS per inspection.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:   None

***

RESOLUTION NO. 540                                          SET PUBLIC HEARING/PROPOSED LOCAL LAW/INCREASING THE SALARY OF THE ELECTED SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS

 

Under new business, Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that a public hearing is hereby set for November 29, 2016, at 8:05 p.m., to consider the adoption of a local law, increasing the salary of the elected Superintendent of Highways to 106,989.00, $1,500.00 above the salary published in the Notice of Hearing on the 2017 Preliminary Budget to correct a publication error.

 

Ayes:   Councilperson Troy, Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:   None

 

PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

THE SALARY OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS

 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017

 

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

 

Section 1:  The Town Board of the Town of Orangetown, pursuant to Section 27 of the N.Y.S. Town, Law fixes the salary of the Superintendent of Highways for fiscal year 2017 at $106,989.00, said amount having been appropriated in the 2017 final Town Budget, but being $1,500.00 more than the salary set forth in the Notice of Public Hearing on the 2017 Preliminary Budget.

 

Section 2:         The within law is adopted, subject to permissive referendum, pursuant to § 27 of the N.Y.S. Town Law and § 24(2)(h) of the N.Y.S. Municipal Home Rule Law.

 

Section 3:  Effective date.  The provisions of this local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 541                                                      PAY VOUCHERS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, Jeff Bencik, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for the General Fund, Town Outside Village, Blue Hill, Broadacres, Highway, Sewer, Capital Projects, Risk Retention, and Special Parking Funds for a total amount of  $2,083,155.52.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

***

RESOLUTION NO. 542                                          ADJOURNED/MEMORY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 9:15 pm, the Town Board adjourned in memory of Ray Coffey, Orangeburg; Marlene Kleiner, Grand View (Mother of Former Supervisor Thom Kleiner); Nicolette Peneno, Pearl River (Daughter of Employee Frank Peneno); Brian Kelly, son of Judge William Kelly.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:   None

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                                Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk