SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

This Special Town Board Meeting was opened at 9:27 p.m. from the Workshop Meeting. Supervisor Kleiner presided and the Town Clerk called the Roll.  Present were:

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilwoman Marie Manning

Councilwoman Nancy Low-Hogan

Councilman Michael Maturo

Also present:    Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk,

Eliot Tozer, Deputy Supervisor

John Edwards, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, First Deputy Town Attorney

Suzanne Barclay, Executive Assistant to the Supervisor

Charles Richardson, Director of Finance

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Ron Delo, Director of the Dept. of Envtl Management & Engineering

Sgt. Gerald Bottari, Police Dept.

Paul Witte, Code Enforcement Officer

Aric T. Gorton, Superintendent Parks-Rec. & Building Maint.

Charlotte Madigan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

On Friday, September 11^th, a Memorial Observance will be held on the Town Hall lawn at 6:30 p.m.  On Saturday, September 12^th a vigil will be held for Chance Cosgsrove at Veteran’s Park starting at 6:00 p.m.

RESOLUTION NO.  495                                          OPEN PH/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE VIOLATION/3 FERN OVAL EAST  ORANGEBURG (70.14-2-43)

Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the 8:05 p.m. public hearing to consider Property Maintenance Violations (Section 24C of the Town Code), for property located at 3 Fern Oval East, Orangeburg, NY (70.14-2-43) is hereby opened.

Ayes:                Councilpersons Maturo, Manning, Troy, Low-Hogan

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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Paul Witte, Code Enforcement Officer, said the original complaint was received on June 8^th.  The Building Department sent certified letters to the owner of record in compliance with the Town Code and the letters came back undeliverable.  Notice of Violation was posted on the property, as well as being sent certified, return receipt and regular mail and these also came back undeliverable.  We are unable to contact anyone to get the property in compliance.  The house is vacant and the grass is a couple of feet high.

RESOLUTION NO. 496                                           CLOSE PUBLIC PORTION/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE VIOLATION/3 FERN OVAL EAST/ORANGEBURG (70.14-2-43)

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

Resolution No. 496 – Continued

RESOLVED, that the public comment portion is hereby closed.

Ayes:          Councilpersons Troy, Low-Hogan, Manning, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

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RESOLUTION NO. 497                                           ADOPT/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE VIOLATION/3 FERN OVAL EAST ORANGEBURG (70.14-2-43)

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

RESOLVED, that upon the failure of the owner, tenant or occupant with Notice to correct conditions complained of, the Town Board directs that the grass be cut by the Town of Orangetown, its designee or agent, or a private contractor for the property located at 3 Fern Oval East, Orangeburg, NY (70.14-2-43).

Ayes:          Councilpersons Troy, Maturo, Manning, Low-Hogan

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

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RESOLUTION NO. 498                                           ADJOURNED STBM AND ENTER AUDIT MEETING

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned the Special Town Board Meeting and entered the Audit Meeting at 9:33 p.m.

Ayes:                Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 499                                           PAY VOUCHERS

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

RESOLVED, that the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for General Fund, Town Outside Village, Blue Hill, Broadacres, Highway, Sewer, Capital Projects, Risk Retention, Special Election and Parking Funds, for a total amount of $3,082,067.23.

Ayes:                Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 500                                           ADJOURNED AUDIT MEETING AND REENTERED WORKSHOP

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned the Audit Meeting and reentered the Workshop Meeting at 9:35 p.m.

Ayes:                Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

RESOLUTION NO. 501                                           ADJOURNED WORKSHOP/ENTERED BUDGET HEARING

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

RESOLVED that the Town Board adjourned the Workshop Meeting and entered a Budget Hearing  at 10:30 p.m.

Ayes:                Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 502                                           ADJOURNED BUDGET HEARING ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

RESOLVED that the Town Board adjourned the Budget Hearing and entered the Executive Session, to discuss legal negotiations at 11:10 p.m.

Ayes:                Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 503                                           ADJOURNED

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

RESOLVED, the Town Board adjourned the Executive Session 12:15 a.m.

Ayes:                Councilpersons Manning, Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo

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Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk