Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

WORKSHOP

TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017

 

This Workshop Meeting was opened at 8:00 p.m. Supervisor Stewart presided and the Deputy Clerk called the roll.

 

Present were:   Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Paul Valentine

Councilman Gerald Bottari

Supervisor Andrew Stewart

 

Absent:              Councilman Denis Troy

 

Also present:   Gerri Orlik, Deputy Clerk

Teresa Kenny, Deputy Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Joseph Moran, Commissioner of DEME

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 the Town Board.

 

Dave Wasenda, AppliedGolf, – Broadacres:  The total amount allowed for Contractual Capital Improvements, between 2014 and 2017, is $100,000.  AppliedGolf only requested a total of $39,710.  They additionally funded over $55,000 for repairs, new equipment and improvements.

Blue Hill:  The total amount allowed for Contractual Capital Improvements, between 2016 and 2017, is $300,000.  AppliedGolf only requested $15,025.  They funded over $160,000 for upgrades, repairs, equipment, and improvements.

 

The Town Board discussed proposed changes and additions to Chapter 12:  Historic Areas, with the Historic Districts Committee.  The committee is looking to clarify the code and make sure the historic areas stay in harmony.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 219                                          MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTION  NYS PAROLE BOARD/RICHARD LABARBERA & ROBERT MCCAIN MURDERED PAULA BOHOVESKY

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

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown wishes to express its continuing condolences to, and support for, the family of Paula Bohovesky, who was brutally raped and murdered thirty-seven years ago as Paula’s family asks the New York State Parole Board not to release her killers; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1980, Paula Bohovesky was a talented artist, an aspiring actress and a well-regarded member of the junior class at Pearl River High School; and

 

WHEREAS, tragically, this young woman, burgeon with energy and a zest for life, was tragically and senselessly murdered just two blocks from her home; and

 

WHEREAS, the two young men who committed this heinous crime after a day spent drinking in a local bar received the maximum penalty for murder then allowed in New York State, twenty-five years to life in prison; and

 

WHEREAS, these men are now seeking parole and release from prison, having served only twelve (12) years over the minimum  sentence of twenty-five years; and

 

RESOLUTION NO. 219 – Continued

 

WHEREAS, Paula’s family and friends, as well as those living in Orangetown at the time, can still recall the horror of that day; and

 

WHEREAS, Paula’s mother, Lois Bohovesky, must now relive that day as she fights to keep Paula’s killers in jail by asking the Parole Board not to authorize the men’s release, a task that she will have to often undertake because State Law allows inmates seeking parole to reapply every two years; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board of Orangetown has met, considered and by a unanimous vote approved this resolution; now therefore be it

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of Orangetown wishes to express its continuing condolences to and support for the family of Paula Bohovesky, who was brutally raped and murdered thirty-seven years ago as Paula’s family asks the New York State Parole Board not to release her killers; and be further

 

RESOLVED, the Town is hereby authorized and directed to send a certified copy of this resolution to Ms. Lois Bohovesky; and to such other persons proper in order to effectuate the purpose of this resolution.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:  Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 220                                          AGREEMENT / CANDLE- YEAR 2017

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor, or his designated representative, to sign an Agreement between the TOWN and CANDLE, at a cost to the TOWN of $35,132.50 pursuant to which CANDLE shall provide drug abuse and prevention awareness programs and services to the youth of the Town of Orangetown during and throughout calendar year 2017, retroactive to March 28, 2017.

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

Absent:  Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 221                                          APPRAISAL/VALUATION PLUS/TOWN-OWNED LAND/HUNT ROAD PROPERTY/TAX LOT 73.15.1.17/8.687± ACRES

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes a professional appraisal of town-owned land at Hunt Road, Tax Lot 73.15.1.17, 8.687 acres± with an assumption of office and datacenter zoning, by Valuation Plus, at a cost of $2500.

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:  Councilman Troy

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 222                                          WORKSHOP AGENDA ITEMS

 

 

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

 

RESOLVED, the Town Board discussed and reviewed Agenda items, 4 thru 23.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:  Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 223                                          ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION         CSEA CONTRACT

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Stewart, Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine and Bottari, Teresa Kenny and John Giardiello.

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 9:13 p.m. the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss the CSEA Contract.  Supervisor Stewart said no further votes will be taken.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:  Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 224                                          RE-ENTERED WORKSHOP ADJOURNED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 9:45 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Workshop and adjourned in memory of Eileen P. Kelly, Pearl River and retired Town employee and William Anthony “Tony” Gerard, Palisades.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

Absent:  Councilman Troy