Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2016

 

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

 

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Paul Valentine

Councilman Gerald Bottari

 

Absent:                        Supervisor Andrew Stewart

 

Also present:               Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

Teresa M. Kenny, Deputy Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE

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

Kevin Nulty, Police Chief

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Esta Baitler.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:     15^th Anniversary of 911 – REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

September 11, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. – Town Hall Lawn Monument

 

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Tonya Witek, Tappan, concerned about the burning of plastic from Aluf Plastics.  She requested the September 21, 2016 ZBA meeting, regarding Aluf Plastics, be moved to Town Hall.

Esta Baitler, Sparkill, grateful for the new upcoming sidewalks and bus shelter.

Allyson Sullivan, Blauvelt, the burning of plastic is a violation of the Town Code and a health issue.  She hopes the Town will solve this issue quickly.

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, wants to know the start and end points of the Greenbush Road By-Pass.  He is in-favor of the N. Middletown Road Sidewalk Project.

Barbara Delo, Blauvelt, believes residents are an investment in our community and our Town must be protected.

Heather Hurley, Pearl River, Town Hall has the capability to televise meetings and space for a large crowd.  She requested the September 21^st, ZBA meeting location be moved to Town Hall.

Dr. Kathleen Kelly, Pearl River, appreciates the meeting adjournment in memory of her mother.  The BTX amendment needs to be put in place now, especially with new businesses coming into Town.  Aluf Plastics is in violation of the Town Code, why is the Code not being enforced.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, asked for more details about the proposed local law regarding Car Dealerships and the Ramland Holding’s PILOT agreement.  She is against the cost for Greenbush Road Bicycle By-Pass survey work.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 392                                                       CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

 

 

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 393                                                       SET DATE/PUBLIC MEETING        2017 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS DEPARTMENT HEADS 

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that a public meeting is scheduled on Saturday, September 10^th, at 8:00 a.m., to hear 2017 Budget Presentations, by Town Department Heads, which meeting is expected to continue through 12:00 P.M., and directs the Town Clerk to notify the public of this meeting.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

RESOLUTION NO. 394                                                       NORTH MIDDLETOWN RD. SIDEWALK PROJECT / INTENT TO BE LEAD AGENCY/ SEQRA DECLARATION

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Town has made application for, and been awarded, the sum of $1,899,859.00 in Transportation Enhancement Program (“TEP”) funds, on a 75% [TEP] / 25% [Town] matching basis, for the payment of the costs associated with the North Middletown Road Pedestrian Link Project, through which the Town will improve pedestrian safety along North Middletown Road by the installation of new sidewalks, center islands and other, related pedestrian safety features; and

 

WHEREAS, the acquisition and expenditure of such monies, and the construction of the proposed project in the manner contemplated, are actions subject to review under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”); and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to proceed with the said action, including the coordinated environmental review thereof; and

 

WHEREAS, James J. Dean, Town Superintendent of Highways has prepared and  submitted a Short Environmental Assessment Form, Parts 1 and 2, in connection with the said action; and

 

WHEREAS, upon consideration of the proposed action, the Board makes the following preliminary determinations:

 

1. The proposed action is one subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”);
2. The proposed action as an “Unlisted” action under SEQRA; and
3. The following are involved or interested in the review process:
4. Federal Highway Administration;
5. Environmental Facilities Corporation; and
6. Rockland County Highway Department

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares its intention to serve as Lead Agency for the purpose of coordinated environmental review of the actions under SEQRA, and directs that a Lead Agency Coordination Letter with relevant documents be circulated to and among the various above referenced agencies.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

RESOLUTION NO. 395                                                       INTENT TO BE LEAD AGENCY/ DIRECT CIRCULATION/PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING ZONING CODE / NEW CAR DEALERSHIP SERVICE & REPAIR FACILITIES/NONRESIDENTIAL ZONES ROUTE 303 OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the current provisions of the Town Zoning Code prohibit new and used automotive car dealerships and automotive repair and auto body shops within the Route 303 Overlay Zoning District, effectively rendering existing, well maintained and attractive commercial establishments that provide significant commercial tax revenues non-conforming; and

 

WHEREAS, upon preliminary review, the Town Board is favorably disposed to providing relief from the present restrictions to existing establishments by permitting off-site repair and service facilities on separate nonresidential parcels within the Overlay District; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to proceed with its consideration of the proposed action, toward which end it wishes to commence the environmental review process, as well as other required review by other interested agencies; and

 

WHEREAS, upon review of the proposed Local Law, Short Environmental Assessment Form, and related documents and filings, the Board makes the following preliminary determinations:

 

1. The proposed action is one subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”);
2. The proposed action as an “Unlisted” action; and
3. The following are involved or interested or involved agencies in the review process, or otherwise should be heard as to the proposed change:

 

1. Orangetown Planning Board;
2. Rockland County Department of Planning;
3. Rockland County Highway Department;
4. New York State Department of Transportation;
5. The Town of Clarkstown; and
6. The Borough of Northvale, New Jersey

 

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares its intention to serve as Lead Agency for the purpose of environmental review of the proposed action under SEQRA, and directs that a Lead Agency Coordination Letter with relevant documents be circulated to and among the various above referenced agencies; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the circulation to the Rockland County Department of Planning further be for the purpose of review pursuant to General Municipal Law §§ 239- l & m; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 43, § 10.5, the Town Board hereby refers the said Petition and a proposed Local Law, amending the Town Zoning Map, to the Town Planning Board, inviting its input regarding, among other things, the implications of such an amendment, and requesting a response within 30-days.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

 

***

RESOLUTION NO. 396                                                       SET PH /  PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING TOWN ZONING CODE NEW CAR DEALERSHIP SERVICE & REPAIR FACILITIES/NONRESIDENTIAL ZONES ROUTE 303 OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT

 

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

 

RESOLVED that the Town Board will hold a public hearing on September 27, 2016, at 8:00p.m., on a proposed Local Law, amending Chapter 43 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning”, § 3.11, and the Table of General Use Regulations established thereby for the “CC” Zoning District (43 Attachment 6), at Column 4 thereof, providing for Conditional Uses by the Planning Board to add a new Conditional Use, to wit, “New dealer automobile service and repair ancillary to an existing new car dealership within the Route 303 Overlay Zoning District, subject to Chapter 43 § 13.10(B)(6).”

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

RESOLUTION NO. 397                                                       APPOINT/SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE/HELEN KOVARIK

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Helen Kovarik, to serve as a member of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, with term commencing August 17, 2016 and expiring on December 31, 2016.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

RESOLUTION NO.  398                                                      APPOINT/ SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE/JOSEPH MCKIERNAN

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Joseph McKiernan, to serve as a member of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, with term commencing August 17, 2016 and expiring on December 31, 2016.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 399                                                       APPROVE/PILOT AGREEMENT RAMLAND HOLDINGS LLC                  1 RAMLAND ROAD, ORANGEBURG (73.20-1-24)

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Assessor and Town Attorney, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (“PILOT”), between and among Ramland Holdings LLC, the Pearl River School District, the County of Rockland and the County of Rockland Industrial Development Agency, relating to

RESOLUTION NO. 399 – Continued

 

real property commonly known as 1 Ramland Road, Orangeburg, New York (Tax Map Designation S/B/L 73.20-1-24), for a term of ten (10) years, commencing with the 2016 tax  

assessment roll through and including the 2025 tax assessment roll.  This PILOT Agreement has previously been approved, and executed, by the Pearl River School District.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

RESOLUTION NO. 400                                                       STATE & MUNICIPALITY FUNDING GRANT/AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR SUBMIT GRANT REQUEST / TRAFFIC SIGNAL CENTRAL AVENUE & WILLIAM STREET, PEARL RIVER

 

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

 

WHEREAS Orangetown has committed to investing in the revitalization of its downtown hamlet centers, with Pearl River’s hamlet center to receive new sidewalks and street trees and other aesthetic improvements including moving overhead utility wires behind buildings; and

 

WHEREAS Orangetown is home to the oldest traffic signal in the County, located at the intersection of Central Avenue and William Street in Pearl River; and

 

WHEREAS the Superintendent of Highways reports that this traffic signal and pedestrian crossing is obsolete, broken, and ugly, and replacement parts can only be found through salvage markets or online auction sites, and is thus a high priority for replacement; and,

 

WHEREAS the cost to replace this traffic sign is approximately $240,000; and

 

WHEREAS Assembly Member Ellen C. Jaffee will nominate Orangetown to receive approximately $125,000 State and Municipality Funding for this traffic signal replacement; and

 

WHEREAS the Pearl River Fire District has committed to contribute up to $1800 for the cost of the traffic signal pre-emptor device associated with this traffic signal;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD, that the Supervisor is authorized to submit this grant application on behalf of the Town, and that the Town Board is committed to financing the remaining cost of the traffic signal as necessary.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

RESOLUTION NO. 401                                                       AUTHORIZE/CHIEF OF POLICE  SIGN STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT / EMPLOYEE #2756

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorize the Chief of Police to sign a Stipulation of Settlement on behalf of the Town of Orangetown with the Orangetown PBA and town employee #2756 defining the terms of said employee’s duty assignments, date of retirement and other obligations as stated in the agreement.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

 

RESOLUTION NO. 402                                                       PERMISSION GRANTED/DET. SGT. JAMES SULLIVAN / DCJS PROPERTY EVIDENCE ROOM MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorize Det. Sgt. James Sullivan to attend the “DCJS Property Evidence Room Management Training Course” in Onondaga County, N.Y. September 7-8, 2016, at a cost of $495.00 for lodging, meals and travel to be charged to account B.3120.408.16.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 403                                                       AID/TAPPAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLONIAL DAY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Police and Highway Departments to lend assistance to the Tappantown Historical Society which includes the permission to restrict parking on the west side of Livingston Street in Tappan from the Police Department and the use of (6) recycling kiosks from the Highway Department for Colonial Day on Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 8 am to 6 pm.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 404                                                       AID/PRHS PTSA & PRMS PTA/ FAMILY FUN RUN

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway and Police Departments to lend assistance which includes the use of barricades from the Highway Department and police presence with a crossing guard from the Police Department, for the Family Fun Run, sponsored by the PRSH PTSA and the PRMS PTA, on Sunday, September 18, 2016, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 405                                                       AID/PRHS/PEP RALLY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway and Police Departments to lend assistance to the Pearl River High School which includes the use of barricades, barrels and sand from the Highway Department and the presence of (2) Auxiliary

 

RESOLUTION NO. 405 – Continued   

 

Police Officers to assist with crowd/traffic control, for the PRHS Pep Rally on Friday, September 30^th, 2016, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

RESOLUTION NO. 406                                                       APPROVE AGREEMENT/ TECTONIC ENGINEERING & SURVEYING CONSULTANTS, P.C. / GREENBUSH ROAD BICYCLE BY-PASS SURVEY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, the Town of Orangetown hire TECTONIC ENGINEERING & SURVEYING CONSULTANTS, P.C. to perform the survey work required for the legal descriptions and design of the Greenbush Road Bicycle By-Pass on the Blauvelt State Park Property, at a cost of $6,800.00.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

RESOLUTION NO. 407                                                       CHANGE FEES & OTHER CHARGES CHAPTER 27 – ROAD EXCAVATIONS, DRIVEWAY & HEAVY HAULING

 

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

 

WHEREAS, Local Law No. 8-2011, authorizes the Town Board to change, by resolution, the fees and other charges, under Chapter 27 of the Town Code, entitled Road Excavations, Driveway and Heavy Hauling.

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the permit fee under Article 1. Regulations Relating to Utility, Town Code § 27-2 (B) Application; fee, shall be $175.00, which includes first inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED that  the charges under Article I. Regulations Relating to Utility, Town Code § 27-16; Rates for inspection, restoration and maintenance, shall be $125.00 per inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the permit fee under Article II. Regulations Other Than Utility, Town Code § 27-20 (B); Application; fee, shall be $175.00, which includes first inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the charges under Article II. Regulations Other Than Utility, Town Code § 27-23 (B); Deposits required, under shoulder and paved sidewalk, shall be changed from $15.00 per square foot of sidewalk impacted to $25.00 per square foot of sidewalk impacted.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,   that the charges under Article II. Regulations Other Than Utility, Town Code § 27-37 (A); Rates for inspection, restoration and maintenance,   shall be $125.00 per inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,   that the charges under Article II. Regulations Other Than Utility, Town Code § 27-37 (B); Rates for inspection, restoration   and maintenance   shall be $125.00 per inspection.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 407 – Continued   

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the charges under Article III. Regulations for Driveways and Construction   of Connections   to Town Roads, Town Code § 27-44 (A), Application fees for new driveway connections, shall be $90.00, which includes first inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,   that the charges under Article III. Regulations for Driveways and Construction of Connections to Town Roads, Town Code § 27-44 (B), Application fees for existing driveway connections, shall be $90.00, which includes first inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the charges under Article III. Regulations for Driveway and Construction of Connections to Town Roads, Town Code § 27-46 (A), Road and street connections:  permit, shall be $90.00, which includes first inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,   that the charges under Article III. Regulations for Driveway and Construction   of Connections   to Town Roads, Town Code § 27-46.1, Driveway inspection rates, shall be $100.00 per inspection.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,   that the charges under Article IV. Regulations   for Special Hauling,  Town  Code  § 27-50  (B), Application  for permit;  fees, shall be $100.00 for the application fee  and the hauling  fees are as follows:  $125.00 for a one month permit,  $250.00 six month  permit and $375.00 for a one year permit.

 

BE IT FURTHER   RESOLVED, that the Appendix to Chapter 27 of the Town Code should be amended to reflect these in permit fees.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 408                                                       SHOWMOBILE/VENTURE FOUNDATION / MASON & SHRINER RODEO

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon completion of all necessary paperwork the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation has forwarded for approval by the Town Board use of the Showmobile by Venture Foundation for their Mason & Shriner Rodeo on Saturday, September 24, 2016 and Sunday, September 25, 2016 at a rental cost of $400.00 with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 409                                                       SHOWMOBILE/SILVER SPRINGS VINEYARD CHURCH/NOT YOUR MAMA’S CHURCH MUSIC FESTIVAL

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon completion of all necessary paperwork the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation has forwarded for approval by the Town Board use of the Showmobile by Silver Springs Vineyard Church for their Not Your Mamma’s Church Music Festival on Saturday,

 

RESOLUTION NO. 409 – Continued

 

September 10, 2016 at a rental cost of $400.00 with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 410                                                       ACCEPT/RESIGNATION RETIREMENT / WILLIAM J. EYBERS/PARKS AND RECREATION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town of Orangetown accepts, with regret, the resignation/retirement of William J. Eybers, effective August 9, 2016, after 35 years of service from the Parks and Recreation Department, both at Blue Hill Golf Course and most recently at Parks Maintenance.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 411                                                       ACCEPT/RECEIVE/FILE/TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

 

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

 

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

 

16. Workshop Meeting minutes, 7/12/16 and Regular Town Board Meeting minutes, 7/19/16.
17. Office of the State Comptroller, Debt Statement of the Town of Orangetown, dated July 15, 2016.
18. Agreement with GHD Consulting Services, dated 2/19/16, for Evaluation of Sewer Flow for Pre and Post Sewer Rehabilitation Conditions.
19. Agreement with Orange & Rockland, dated 7/26/16 for purchase and sale of street lighting facilities.
20. Agreement with New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, dated 8/1/16, to lease a portion of an equipment shelter and space on the tower located at 119 Route 303, Orangeburg.
21. Lease Renewal (3^rd Amendment) with Cellular Telephone Company d/b/a AT & T Wireless, Inc. for tower located on the Town Hall property.
22. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2015.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 412                                                                        PAY VOUCHERS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, Jeff Bencik, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for the General Fund, Town Outside

RESOLUTION NO. 412 – Continued

 

Village, Blue Hill, Broadacres, Highway, Sewer, Capital Projects, Risk Retention, and Special Parking Funds for a total amount of $2,234,770.60.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

RESOLUTION NO. 413                                          AID/TURNER ROAD BLOCK PARTY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway and Parks and Recreation to lend assistance to the Turner Road Block Party, which includes the use of barricades, barrels and port-a-johns, September 10, 2016, subject to application approval.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

RESOLUTION NO. 414                                          APPROVE/EXECUTE RETAINER AGREEMENT/JACKSON LEWIS, PC FILES RELEASE / WILSON ELSER                                                     

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a Retainer Agreement, after review and approval, by the Town Attorney, with Jackson Lewis, PC (lobbyists) and an authorization for Wilson Elser to release and deliver Town of Orangetown files to Jackson Lewis, PC.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

***

RESOLUTION NO. 415                                          ADJOURNED/MEMORY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 8:30 pm, the Town Board adjourned in memory of James J. Doherty, Pearl River; John Francis Durney, Jr. Pearl River; Mary Ellen Gildea, Pearl River; John McKiernan, Pearl River; Raymond J. Sheehan, Piermont; and Edward F. Clinton, Sr., Pearl River.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

Absent:   Supervisor Stewart

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                            Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk