Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:      None

The Deputy Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication and Notice of Posting; copies are labeled Exhibit 06-B-17 and made a part of these minutes.

Donald Brenner, Attorney, the application was submitted and held-up before the moratorium was approved.  This is a simple antenna, like a ham radio.  He asked that his client be given permission to move forward on this project.

Summary of Public Comments:

Mike Pelacastra and Young Ro, Old Tappan, NJ, are opposed to this antenna.  The antenna will reduce their property values and they have health concerns.

Jonathon Vogel, Orangeburg, requested the Board not to grant this Hardship Exemption.

Parents of the nearby campground may have health concerns and afraid of electrical currents.

Mr. Skae, applicant, hired consultants regarding health concerns.  This antenna will not affect or cause any health conditions and will not be near the campgrounds, which are located at 10 Ramland Rd.  The Planning Board held up his application on May 10^th because a law was coming into play on June 11^th.

WHEREAS, the Town from time to time hires technical experts to review performance standards and related scientific matters, and the NYS DEC has issued a draft permit for Aluf with a 30 day comment period, and

WHEREAS, the DEC permit with Aluf plays the critical role in insuring Aluf upgrades its odor control, ventilation, and emissions systems comply with existing regulations and relieve the community of noxious odor emissions, therefore be it

RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to execute documents as necessary to retain Sander Bonvell, environmental chemist with Med Air Associates, at the rate of $90/hour, to provide expert review of all documents related to the Aluf case, including the NYS DEC’s proposed permit, Aluf’s odor control engineering plan, and related air monitoring reports and plans, not to exceed $2500 for this particular scope of work.

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 337                               AMEND AGREEMENT/TRC ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION/AIR MONITORING AND RELATED SERVICES / ALUF PLASTICS

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

RESOLVED, the agreement with TRC Environmental Corporation is hereby amended to read “in a total sum not to exceed $59,000, relating to Aluf Plastics”.

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 338 – Continued

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 340 – Continued

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown Department of Environment Management and Engineering  conducted reviews of its existing analog Supervisory Control Data Acquisition system (SCADA) equipment at the Town’s waste water treatment plant and 44 pump stations and found several issues that must be addressed in order to insure greater operating efficiency over the long term;

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown in order to determine the status of its SCADA system and  identify equipment best suited to improve operating efficiency, engaged a consultant to assess the existing equipment and prepare recommendations for the design, equipment, software and construction services that would be needed to upgrade the system to a digital system that would provide effective communication from all the pump stations to the plant, and to each other, which is not currently the case because of the age of the system and the staggered dates of installation;

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown determined that a upgraded SCADA system as described by the consultants would provide improved efficiencies that would allow the Chief Plant Operator to eliminate back shift and possible weekend staff currently required to insure monitoring of the pump stations and shift these resources from 24-hour daily operations to preventive and proactive maintenance, increasing operating efficiencies and cost reductions over time;

WHEREAS, the State of New York, Environmental Facilities Corporation provides financial assistance to municipalities to upgrade waste water treatment systems through the New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, Clean Water program;

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown intends to submit an application to the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for funding not to exceed 25% of the total project cost, and hereby authorizes the Supervisor, Andrew Y. Stewart, to submit the application.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Board of the Town of Orangetown:

1. That Andrew Y. Stewart, as Supervisor, is hereby authorized to file an application to the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for funding from the New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Act for Clean Water projects.

2. That the Town of Orangetown agrees that it will fund at least 75% of the cost of the Project and those funds will be available upon execution of the contract with the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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

RESOLUTION NO. 341 – Continued

RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to pay Sylvia Welch up to $650(10 hours X $65/hour), for the research, writing and submission of this EFC grant request, and to sign any related documents to obtain these funds.

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:      None

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

WHEREAS, the Orangetown Highway Department, DEME, Building Department, and other town departments routinely invest in reducing flooding and water pollution (i.e. sewer pipe re-lining, culvert and catch basin upgrades, and the planning, permitting and inspection of construction sites to prevent erosion, etc.).; and

WHEREAS, as storms increase in severity and frequency with climate change, it is ever more important to manage the Sparkill watershed in pursuit of traffic safety, the protection of public and private assets and the enhancement of biological life through pollution reduction. Various studies of the Sparkill watershed exist, and there is active community interest and involvement in water quality monitoring, litter cleanups, and promotion of green infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, the Town is in the process of building a regional scale artificial wetland in Tappan at the Homes for Heroes site; is seeking grant funding for upgrading the culvert on the Sparkill at Innovation Plastics, for a first flush/salt brine system at the Highway Department, and a flood mitigation project at the intersection of the Town’s rail trail with Oak Tree Rd and the Palisades Parkway; and

WHEREAS, while we pursue these specific projects, there is a need to both review what is known about the Sparkill watershed (previous studies) and establish priorities for future projects; and

WHEREAS, the Town in December 2016 authorized the application for a watershed plan grant with the help of the Chazen Group in collaboration with Simon Gruber, but was not awarded;

WHEREAS, a new round of grant funding through the Hudson River Estuary Program offers grants of $10,000-$50,000 with a required match of up to 30%, including in-kind services, based on various criteria; and

WHEREAS, the Chazen Group and Simon Gruber have again offered their assistance filing this grant application and managing the grant which would allow for a complete watershed plan for the Sparkill Watershed and complete field assessment of chronically flood-prone sites for opportunities for mitigation for $25,000; be it

RESOLVED, that the Town of Orangetown authorizes the Supervisor or his designee to submit a Hudson River Estuary Program grant application in the amount of $25,000 for:

RESOLUTION NO. 342 – Continued

1)  a watershed plan focused on identifying locations of chronic flooding and summarizing and updating watershed information, including tree cover, impervious surfaces, slopes and related factors, and

2)  a field assessment of sites of chronic flooding and opportunities for green infrastructure, resulting in recommendations for future grant support, including preliminary cost estimates and conceptual designs of projects. The grant will be written and submitted by Russell Urban Meade, a hydrogeologist with Chazen Company, in collaboration with Simon Gruber, town staff and volunteers with the Sparkill Creek Watershed Alliance; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Town commit up to 30% of the $25,000 budget, or approximately $8,000, up to $4,000 in funds plus in-kind contribution by both town staff and town volunteers to the project including: grant administration; participation in meetings; assembly and review of existing studies of the Sparkill Creek; recruitment of letters of support from Piermont and other stakeholders; and participation in two days of field work.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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

Ayes:      Councilperson Troy, Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

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

WHEREAS, Orangetown would benefit from O&R replacing broken lights with LEDs and upgrading certain streetlights to LEDs that are wired underground, and therefore not included in Orangetown’s own LED streetlight conversion plan through the New York Power Authority,

RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the agreement with Orange and Rockland Utilities to participate in the utility’s Two Percent System Threshold Option for street light replacement.

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:      None

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

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

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

WHEREAS the purpose of the grant is to “equip local police agencies with protective equipment and DCJS approved patrol rifles to provide the greatest level of protection and effectiveness…to combat shooter incidents, terrorist attacks, and other criminal events; and

WHEREAS, DCJS requires that the Town of Orangetown execute its portion of the grant award contract;

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police and the Town Attorney, the Town Board hereby approves grant award contract from the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services Police Protective Equipment Program Grant (PP16-1261), and authorizes the Supervisor or his designee to execute any and all documents related to said agreement as may be required to effectuate this resolution.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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

RESOLUTION NO. 347 – Continued

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway to lend assistance which includes trash receptacles, field clean up, dumpster, message board & caution tape for the PR Parks &Activity Carnival to be held at the Central Avenue Field in PR, from June 22 thru 25, 2017.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Police Department to lend assistance to the PR Elks Club Father’s Day Race to be held on Sunday, June 18, 2017, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.  Auxiliary Police needed to guide the runners.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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

WHEREAS, Orange and Rockland Utilities will remove a significant amount of the vegetation designated non-compliant with Public Service Commission regulations regarding vegetation near and around power lines; and

WHEREAS in order for the Town to clearly delineate the area in which a new buffer shall be installed, based on easement and property lines the Town must hire a surveyor; and

WHEREAS one response to a Request for Bids for survey work at this location was received from Maser Consulting for the amount of $5700; and

WHEREAS, there is currently only $1500 in budget line A.7020.457 – Parks and Recreation/Contracts With Outside Vendors, be it therefore

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Director of Finance, the Town Board authorizes an increase to  budget line A.7020.457 by $5500 to cover the cost of the survey.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 352 – Continued

WHEREAS, such increase and improvement of facilities consists of various sewer inflow and infiltration improvements for the Orangetown Sewer District, all as more fully described in the map, plan and report including an estimate of cost prepared in connection therewith which is on file in the office of the Town Clerk of such Town; and

WHEREAS, in order to complete the improvements to the aforesaid facilities, it will be necessary to expend the sum of $2,500,000, an increase of $500,000 over that previously authorized; and

WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing on the question of authorizing such increase and improvement of facilities at a revised cost of $2,500,000; NOW,

THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, as follows:

Section 1. A public hearing will be held at the Town Hall, in Orangeburg, New York, in said Town, on the 11th day of July, 2017, at 8:05 P.M., Prevailing Time, on the question of increasing the cost of the increase and improvement of the facilities of the Orangetown Sewer District in the manner described in the preambles hereof, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same, and to take such action thereon as is required or authorized by law.

Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing hereinafter provided to be published once in the official newspaper designated for this purpose, and also to cause a copy thereof to be posted on the sign board of the Town, such publication and posting to be made not less than ten, nor more than twenty, days before the date designated for the hearing.

Section 3. The notice of public hearing shall be in substantially the following form:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, will meet at Town Hall, 26 W. Orangeburg Road, in Orangeburg, New York, in said Town, on the 11th day of July 2017, at 8:05 P.M. Prevailing Time, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing upon a certain map, plan and report including a revised estimate of cost prepared in relation to the proposed increased cost of an increase and improvement of the facilities of the Orangetown Sewer District in the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, consisting of various sewer inflow and infiltration improvements for the Orangetown Sewer District.  The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid increase and improvement of the facilities of Orangetown Sewer District in the Town is $2,500,000, an increase of $500,000 over that previously authorized.

At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the subject matter thereof.

Dated: Orangeburg, New York, June 20, 2017

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD  OF THE TOWN OF ORANGETOWN, ROCKLAND

Section 4. This Order shall take effect immediately.  The question of the adoption of the foregoing Order was duly put to a vote on roll call.

Ayes:      Councilperson Diviny, Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

The order was thereupon declared duly adopted.

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Bottari, Troy,  Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

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a. Route 9W on the west side from Kopac Lane to Closter Road.
b. Route 9W on the east side from the Tallman Park trail entrance to Closter Road.

Ayes:      Councilperson Diviny, Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

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

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Noes:      None

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

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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

2016 General Fund & TOV reallocated Budget Lines: Exhibit JE 4062
A.9040.800 Workers Compensation.Fringe Benefits                   $  26,778
A.9030.800 SS/Medicare.Fringe Benefits                                   ($  26,778)
B.9040.800.16 Workers Compensation. Fringe Benefits             $267,785
B.9060.800.16 Hospitalization.Fringe Benefits                          ($267,785)

2016 Highway & DEME amended Fund Balance Lines:  Exhibit JE 4063
D.9040.800.04 Workers Compensation.Fringe Benefits           $  58,020
D.9040.800.05 Workers Compensation.Fringe Benefits           $  58,020
D.3599.000.05 Appropriated Fund Balance.Townwide            $116,040
G.9040.800 Workers Compensation.Fringe Benefits                $482,013
G.3599 Appropriated Fund Balance                                          $482,013

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

WHEREAS, the improvements required to be made involve the installation of new equipment, including pumps, induction mixer, total residual chlorine (TRC) analyzers, piping and wiring and associated controls;, and the treatment processes will include the addition of sodium bisulfite for the dechlorination process; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board, with the assistance of the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, has considered the proposed action in the light of the State Environmental Quality Control Act (SEQRA), and the implementing regulations adopted thereunder, and has concluded that the installation of the aforesaid upgrades and processes constitute a Type II action under SEQRA in that the action involves “the replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same site.  .  .  .” ; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board determines that the improvements to be made to the Town Wastewater Treatment Plant as aforesaid constitutes a Type II action under SEQRA, as a consequence of which no further action or review is required; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, or his designated representative is hereby authorized to submit an application to the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for funding and financing in connection with the required improvements.

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

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WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown intends to implement the design, equipment and treatment improvements detailed in the consulting engineer’s report of April 2017 in order to be in compliance with the requirements of the revised SPDES permit issued by the NYS DEC;
RESOLUTION NO. 360 – Continued

WHEREAS, the State of New York, Environmental Facilities Corporation provides financial assistance to municipalities to upgrade waste water treatment systems through the New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, Clean Water program;

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown intends to submit an application to the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for funding not to exceed 25% of the total project cost, and hereby authorizes the Supervisor, Andrew Y. Stewart, to submit the application.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Board of the Town of Orangetown:

1. That Andrew Y. Stewart, as Supervisor, is hereby authorized to file an application to the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for funding from the New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Act for Clean Water projects.

2. That the Town of Orangetown agrees that it will fund at least 75% of the cost of the Project and those funds will be available upon execution of the contract with the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation.

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:      None

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following dates are hereby set as official dates of the Town of Orangetown for the submission and adoption of the budget as required by law:

July 14, 2017: Last day for department heads to submit a capital budget for 2018, as well as a capital improvement plan for the period 2018 through 2022;

July 14, 2017: Last date for department heads to submit estimate of 2018 operating revenues and expenditures to Supervisor with the estimates submitted in such a form and containing such information as the Supervisor shall prescribe;

BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1 and SEPTEMBER 15, 2017: The Town Board shall endeavor to meet with department heads and amongst themselves to discuss the budget prior to the filing of the budget by the Supervisor;

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017: Last day for each ambulance and paramedic district, and South Orangetown libraries to submit an estimate of revenues and expenditures, as well as audited financial statements;

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017: At workshop meeting of the Town Board at 8:00 P.M. at Town Hall, Orangeburg, New York, the Town Clerk shall distribute to the Town Board the 2018 Tentative Budget for the Town and publish it on the Town’s website;

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017: Schedule a public hearing for October 3, 2017, 7:30 P.M. regarding the Blauvelt Fire District contract.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017: Last day for the Supervisor to file with the Town Clerk the

RESOLUTION NO. 361 – Continued

Tentative Budget, budget message for 2018, and the estimates and schedules of the various administrative units;

OCTOBER 3, 2017: Last day for each fire district to submit to the Town Clerk the proposed 2018 budget and notice of public hearing on the 2018 budget for public review and inclusion on the Town’s website;

OCTOBER 17, 2017: Public hearing date for all fire district budgets (third Tuesday in October by State Law);

OCTOBER 17, 2017: Last day for the Town Board to complete review of Tentative Budget and file the Preliminary Budget with the Town Clerk who will publish it on the Town’s website:

NOVEMBER 14, 2017: At 8:00 P.M. a public hearing on the Preliminary Budget shall be held at Town Hall, Orangeburg, New York.  At the conclusion of the hearing, the Town Board may by resolution adopt a final budget, by either accepting or amending the Preliminary Budget and said budget may become the legally Adopted Budget for the Town of Orangetown for the year commencing January 1, 2018;

NOVEMBER 14, 2017: Last regularly scheduled Workshop/RTBM before the budget is due;

NOVEMBER 20, 2017: Legal deadline for budget adoption and submittal of approved fire district budgets to the Town Finance Director who will publish the budgets on the Town’s website.
Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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

WHEREAS, 155 Corporate Drive, LLC has provided such easement to the Town, which has been reviewed and approved by DEME and the Town Attorney’s Office,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town hereby accepts an access easement from 155 Corporate Drive, LLC which easement grants the Town access into and through properties owned by 155 Corporate  Drive, LLC identified as the “Northern Parking Lot” and as tax lots 73.15/1/18 and 73.19/1/1 (identified collectively as Access Easement 1 and Access Easement 2)  to a Town sewer line/easement on adjacent property.

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

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

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

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