Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

POLICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

October 06, 2020

 

This meeting was opened at 6:30 PM. Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny presided and Joseph Thomassen, Deputy Clerk, called the roll.

Present were:

Councilperson Thomas Diviny (arrived @ 6:50pm)

Councilperson Paul Valentine

Councilperson Denis Troy

Councilperson Jerry Bottari (arrived @ 6:45pm)

Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

 

Also Present:

Allison Kardon, Supervisor’s Confidential Assistant

Joseph Thomassen, Deputy Clerk

Robert Magrino, Town Attorney

Donald Butterworth, Police Chief

DISCUSSION:

The Town Board, as the Police Commission, received and discussed the Police’s Monthly Activity Reports for July and August.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 435

ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

RESOLVED, at 6:45 pm the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 436

RE-ENTER POLICE COMMISSION MEETING AND ADJOURNED

RESOLVED, 6:53 pm, Town Board re-entered the Police Commission Meeting and adjourned.

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

 

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

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        Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk

 

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES

October 06, 2020

 

This meeting was opened at 7:00 PM. Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny presided and Joseph Thomassen, Deputy Clerk, called the roll.

Present were:

Councilperson Thomas Diviny

Councilperson Paul Valentine

Councilperson Denis Troy

Councilperson Jerry Bottari

Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny

 

Also Present:

Michael Lawler, Deputy Supervisor

Allison Kardon, Supervisor’s Confidential Assistant

Carmel Reilly, Director of Economic Development & Tourism

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.

Anthony Bevelacqua, Director of Automated Systems

Donald Butterworth, Police Chief

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag:  Councilman Denis Troy

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Many of you have received a letter about Orangetown’s Community Choice Aggregation Energy Program. Please join me for an online community meeting on Wednesday, October 14th at 7pm to learn more about this money-saving program. Details found on orangetown.com or call Town Hall 845-359-5100 x2293.

October 17, 2020 (Saturday) 8:00 am – noon – Free Drive-Thru Shredding Event at Orangetown Town Hall held by the Town Clerk’s Office – Please bring non-perishable food items as a donation to People to People – Help someone get ahead while you shred!

Public Hearing:  2021 Preliminary Budget / RTBM of October 20, 2020 at 7:15 pm

2020 General Election Early Voting / OCTOBER 24 – NOV 1, 2020 at Town Hall.

The Town of Orangetown is hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 9 am to 8 pm. The schedule will be up shortly to sign up online.

Update on STBM from October 1, 2020 (HNA property)

 

DISCUSSION:

WORKSHOP OF AGENDA ITEMS

RESOLUTION NO. 437

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: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, asked what happens if S. Nyack dissolves as a Village; what is the sewer impact if Nyack College is open 24/7 and what are the effects on the Town’s sewer system if Rockleigh Jewish Home expands?

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, asked if the Town is going to take the HNA property through eminent domain.

Heidi Hill, Tappan, requested the Town to amend the Sign Ordinance.  The signage at 366 Kings Highway is very offensive.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 438

CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 439

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING / INTENT TO BE LEAD AGENCY / SEQRA / 2021 – ONE YEAR CONTRACT / BLAUVELT FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CONTRACT

RESOLVED, that the 7:15 P.M. public hearing on the proposed Contract between the Town of Orangetown and the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. ($634,000) for fire protection services in and throughout the Blauvelt Fire Protection District, within the Town of Orangetown, for calendar year 2021, is hereby opened.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

Joseph Thomassen, Deputy Clerk, presented the Affidavits of Publication and Postings; which are labeled Exhibit 10-A-20 and made a part of these minutes.

Summary of Public Comments:

The Public did not have any comments.

RESOLUTION NO. 440

CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING / OCTOBER 20, 2020 AT 7:05 P.M. / ONE YEAR CONTRACT / BLAUVELT VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC. / FOR 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 continued to October 20, 2020 at 7:05 P.M.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 441

DECLARE / TOWN BOARD REVIEW COMPLETION / 2021 PRELIMINARY BUDGET / FILE – TOWN CLERK / FINANCE – PUBLISH ON TOWN WEBSITE

RESOLVED, that the Town Board has completed their review of the 2021 Tentative Budget; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2021 Preliminary Budget shall be filed with the Town Clerk and the Finance Department is authorized to publish it on the Town’s website.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 442

RECOGNIZE / SHARON OGDEN / TENANT REPRESENTATIVE/ ORANGETOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY / 2 YEAR TERM

RESOLVED, that Sharon Ogden is recognized as a tenant representative of the Orangetown Housing Authority, based on report of elections results. She was elected for a 2-yr term on September 24, 2020 (retro to July 1, 2020) and expires on June 30, 2022.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 443

AGREEMENT / MASER CONSULTING PA / TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES / IMPROVEMENT TO 9 TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE TOWN

RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby approves the retention of Maser Consulting, PA for the Traffic Signal Construction Inspection Services for the Improvements to 9 Traffic Signals at Various Locations Throughout the Town, at a cost of $87,500.00, pursuant to a written proposal, dated May 12, 2020, incorporated herein by reference and to be filed in the Town Clerk’s Office, charged to Account #: H.3310.200.06

RESOLUTION NO. 443 – Continued

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 444

AWARD BID / CONSTRUCTION OF 9 NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS LOCATED AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS THROUGHOUT THE TOWN / VERDE ELECTRIC MAINTENANCE CORP. 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for the Construction of Traffic Signals located at Various Locations throughout the Town, which were publicly opened on June 18, 2020; a copy of the Notice of Posting, Affavidat of Publication and the Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 10-C-20 , and made a part of these minutes;

WHEREAS, The Superintendent of Highways reduced the construction costs through value engineering;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this bid is hereby awarded to Verde Electric Maintenance Corp, Mount Vernon, New York, the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $1,183,716.65, charged to Account #’s: H.5110.200.06, H.5410.200.08 & H.3310.200.06.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 445

AWARD PROPOSAL / NEW ENGLAND TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS / GRIDSMART 360 DEGREE VIDEO IMAGE VEHICLE DETECTION SYSTEM / 9 TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE TOWN

RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby approves the proposal from New England Traffic Solutions for the purchase of purchase of GRIDSMART 360 Degree Video Image Vehicle Detection Systems for 9 Traffic Signals at Various Locations Throughout the Town, at a cost of $170,865.00, pursuant to a written proposal, dated February 26, 2020, incorporated herein by reference and to be filed in the Town Clerk’s Office, charged to Account #: H.3310.200.06.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 446

OPEN 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 YEAR 2021

RESOLVED, that the 7:35 P.M. public hearing on the proposed Contracts between the Town and the Blauvelt Free Library ($700,392), the Orangeburg Library ($571,200), the Palisades Free Library ($381,768), and the Tappan Free Library ($716,387), 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 of Orangetown for calendar year 2021, is hereby opened.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

Joseph Thomassen, Deputy Clerk, presented the Affidavits of Publication and Postings; which are labeled Exhibit 10-B-20 and made a part of these minutes.

Summary of Public Comments:

The Public did not have any comments.

RESOLUTION NO. 447

CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING TO OCTOBER 20, 2020 AT 7:10 P.M./ 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 YEAR 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 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 continued to October 20, 2020 at 7:10 P.M.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 448

ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) / THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE AND BROADACRES GOLF COURSE

RESOLVED, at the request of Aric T. Gorton, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to issue, to the general public, the Request for Proposal for the purpose of receiving Proposals for the management, operation and maintenance of Blue Hill Golf Course and Broadacres Golf Course; with Proposal to be received until Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 10:30 AM, as set forth more fully in the RFP.

RESOLUTION NO. 448 – Continued

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 449

APPROVE / LEND AID / 2020 “ORANGEBIKE” ROAD FAMILY BIKE DAY II/ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 (RAIN DATE OCTOBER 25TH)

RESOLVED, upon the completion of all necessary paperwork for the Orangetown Highway Department, Rockland County Highway Department and after discussions with the Orangetown Police Department , the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation has forwarded for approval by the Town Board the “OrangeBike” Road Family Bike Day II event to be held on the grounds of Blue Hill Plaza as well as local and county roadways. This event will be a 3 hour event allowing Orangetown families a new and unusual bike way. Funds for this event already exist in the budget for 7310.457.

The following has been requested from:

Orangetown Highway:  Cones, Barricades, Roadway Signage and Detour Signage.

Rockland County Highway:  Personnel and Cones to be placed from Blue Hill Plaza to Lester Drive, and Roadway Signage.

Orangetown Police Department:  Auxiliary Police (# TBD by Orangetown Police Administration) and Roadway Signage.

United Rentals:  2 Porta-Johns

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 450

APPROVE / SURPLUS VEHICLES FOR DESTRUCTION/DONATION TO THE ORANGETOWN FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL / TRAINING PURPOSES / POLICE DEPARTMENT

RESOLVED, that upon recommendation from the Chief of Police, the Town Board hereby approves for the following vehicles for surplus for destruction/donation to the Orangetown Fire Chiefs Council for training purposes:

1993 Mercedes Benz 300E, Color White, VIN# WDBEA28E5PC001456 (T.O.T. OPD as a Stipulation of Forfeiture – ref inc. # 2014-06624). This vehicle is inoperable; OPD has no use for this vehicle.

1995 Ford Explorer, Color White, VIN# 1FMDU34X052B47590 (Vehicle is abandoned – impounded ref inc. #2010-09054 – case inactive/closed). Letter will be sent to last known registered owner. This vehicle is inoperable; OPD has no use for this vehicle.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 451

NOMINATE / ANDREW DUGGAN / POLICE OFFICER / POLICE DEPARTMENT

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, nominate Andrew Duggan, from Rockland County Civil Service List #69-233/16097 to the position of “Police Officer/Resident of the Town of Orangetown”, with his permanent appointment dependent upon him successfully completing the remaining phases of the Rockland County Civil Service testing and background investigation processes.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 452

NOMINATE / BRENDAN KALAF / POLICE OFFICER / POLICE DEPARTMENT

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, nominate Brendan Kalaf, from Rockland County Civil Service List #69-233/16097 to the position of “Police Officer/Resident of the Town of Orangetown”, with his permanent appointment dependent upon him successfully completing the remaining phases of the Rockland County Civil Service testing and background investigation processes.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 453

APPOINT / JASON ZELENKA / POLICE RADIO DISPATCHER – CAD (PROBATIONARY)

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, appoint Jason Zelenka, from Rockland County Civil Service appointment list #65-590/19007, to the position of “Police Radio Dispatcher – CAD (Probationary), effective October 26, 2020, at a salary consistent with the terms of the labor agreement between the Town of Orangetown and Orangetown CSEA.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 454

PAY VOUCHERS

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Director of Finance, Jeffrey Bencik, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for a total amount of four (4) warrants for a total of $1,314.374.93.

RESOLUTION NO. 454 – Continued

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 455

ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

RESOLVED, at 7:41 pm, the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss the proposed acquisition/sale/lease of real property when publicity might affect value.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 456

RE-ENTER RTBM / ADJOURNED / MEMORY

RESOLVED, at 8:36 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting and adjourned in memory of:  Leslie Crunden, Resident of Tappan / Co-Chair Fundraising Committee of Rockland Homes for Heroes; John Farry, Resident of Tappan and Brother of Town Employee Chris Fuller;  Michael Kunzmann, Resident of Pearl River and Nephew of employee Mary Anselmi; Alan Landgren, Resident of Pearl River; Mary E. McCloskey, Resident of Blauvelt and Former Town Employee in Assessor’s Office; Margaret McGuire, Resident of Pearl River; Maureen P. Mulligan, Resident of Pearl River; and Anthony Piesco, Resident of Piermont & Served as Town of Orangetown Park Ranger.

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

Motion: 5 – 0

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

Noes: None

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        Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk