Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

JANUARY 3, 2001

The Organizational Town Board Meeting was opened at 8:00 P.M. Supervisor Kleiner presided. The Town Clerk called the roll. Present were:

Councilman Robert Bergman

Councilman Edward Fisher

Councilman Dennis O’Donnell

Councilman Denis Troy

Also present:

Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

Eliot Tozer, Deputy Supervisor

Thomas O’Connell, Deputy Town Attorney

Brian Shortt, Confidential Assistant to Supervisor

Charles Richardson, Director of Finance

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Robert Beckerle, Dir, Dept. of Environmental Mgt. & Eng.

Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

Richard L. Rose, Jr., Supt., Parks-Rec & Bldg. Maint.

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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Michael Troy.

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There was a presentation of the Colors by the Orangetown Police Honor Guard.

Joe McKiernan sang The National Anthem.

Msgr. William Belford, St. Catharine’s Church, Blauvelt, offered the invocation.

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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, administrated the Oath of Office to Councilman Denis Troy.

Councilman Troy thanked the Orangetown Color Guard, Joe McKiernan and Charlotte Madigan. He welcomed the residents, said it is an honor to serve the people of Orangetown, and that he will serve them with pride. He introduced his family and thanked them for their support. He also thanked Msgr. Belford pastor of St. Catharine’s Church, and Vicar of Rockland County.

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Supervisor Kleiner designated Charles Richardson as the Director of Finance. He summarized Mr. Richardson’s prior financial and budget experiences.

Mr. Richardson said that it is an honor for him to be here and he looks forward to working with the Town Board.

The Town Board welcomed Mr. Richardson and said they look forward to working with him.

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Supervisor Kleiner gave a summary of his State of the Town Address, copy is labeled Exhibit 1-A-2001 and made a part of these minutes. He spoke regarding appointments to the Board. He said that he is looking forward to working with the Board and the public, and he thanked the people for coming.

Councilman Fisher welcomed the residents. He spoke on the death of Bridget O’Sullivan. He thanked the Highway Department under the leadership of Jim Dean, the Police Department and the Auxiliaries for the excellent job during the past snowstorm. He congratulated Councilman Denis Troy, stating the people showed that he earned the trust of the people over the last eight months by electing him. He wished all a happy and health New Year.

Supervisor Kleiner acknowledged and thanked the members of the Honor Guard, Neil O’Sullivan, Anthony Mercurio, Dan Costello, Mike Davin, Frank Youngman and Bob Smith.

Councilman Bergman welcomed all to the first meeting of the new millennium. He thanked the Police, Fire, Highway and Sewer Departments for their efficient response to the snow emergency. He spoke regarding appointments to the Boards.

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Supervisor Kleiner on behalf of the Board presented a Certificate of Recognition to Brendan Fennell, NYS Scholastic Cross Country Class C Champion, for all his achievements.

Councilman Troy summarized Brendan Fennell’s High School scholastic and athletic achievements. He noted that Brendan is the first in Pearl River History to obtain the New York State Champion in Class C.

Councilmen Bergman, Fisher and O’Donnell offered their congratulations to Brendan and his family and wished him luck in the future.

Brendan thanked the Town Board for the certificate, and thanked the community for their tremendous support throughout the season.

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RESOLUTION NO. 1 DESIGNATE BANK DEPOSITORIES

Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby designated as banking depositories for the Town of Orangetown:

Bank of New York Union State Bank

M & T Bank Chase Manhattan Bank

Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 2 DESIGNATE BANK DEPOSITROY RECEIVER OF TAXES

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

RESOLVED, that the Chase Manhattan Bank is hereby designated

as banking depository for the Receiver of Taxes.

Ayes: Councilmen Fisher, Troy, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 3 APPROVE OFFICIAL UNDERTAKING

Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the Official Undertaking is hereby approved for filing in the Rockland County Clerk’s Office for elected and appointed officials, officers and employees as the Town Board may require for the faithful performance of their duties and the prompt and proper account for paying over all money received by said employees in their official capacities.

Ayes: Councilmen Fisher, O’Donnell, Bergman, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 4 2001 MARRIAGE OFFICERS

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

RESOLVED, that the following named persons are hereby designated as Marriage Officers for a one-year term, effective January 1, 2001, at no salary.

Supervisor Thom Kleiner

Councilman Robert Bergman

Councilman Edward Fisher

Councilman Denis O’Donnell

Councilman Denis Troy

Town Clerk Charlotte Madigan

Ayes: Councilmen Fisher, Troy, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 5 DESIGNATE OFFICIAL TOWN NEWSPAPER ROCKLAND CO TIMES

Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the Rockland County Times is hereby designated as the official newspaper for the Town of Orangetown pursuant to NYS Town Law Section 64 (11).

Ayes: Councilmen Fisher, O’Donnell, Bergman, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 6 DESIGNATE JOURNAL NEWS/OUR TOWN

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

RESOLVED, that, for the purposes of additional notices beyond those published in the Rockland County Times as the official newspaper, the Journal News is hereby designated for Town of Orangetown bids and the Our Town newspaper is hereby designated for any notices of the Town Board and for any other official Board of the Town of Orangetown. Publication of such bids and notices shall be at the discretion of the Town of Orangetown.

Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 7 COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS

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

Resolved, that agenda items seven (7) through 18 (eighteen) are hereby combined as one.

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 8 REAPPOINT/BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMM

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

RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Blue Hill Golf Advisory Committee for 2001:

John Clifford John Madigan

Dan Dinan Ann Marie Pettus

Daniel Davis Julia A. Regan

John Hickey Carol Silverstein

Robert Ortman George Voorhis

Robert Parsons Patrick J. Wrafter

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 9 REAPPOINT/APPOINT VOLUNTEER HEALTH SERVICES COMM

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

RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Volunteer Health Services Committee for 2001:

Thomas Sullivan

Paul Hadeler

Maryanne Portoro

And, Be It

RESOLVED FURTHER, that Margaret Warren is hereby appointed to the Volunteer Health Services Committee for 2001.

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 10 REAPPOINT/CITIZENS ADVISORY (COMM DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT) COMM

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

RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee for CDBG Funding Applications for 2001:

Sister Jude Miriam DePalma Robert Dupee

Sister Peggy Scarano

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 11 REAPPOINT/PARKS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMM

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

RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Parks Development Advisory Committee for 2001:

Catherine Dodge Barbara Olson

Micki Leader Anne Byrne

Dr. Robert Schelin Stanley Troy

Mary Kuhner Kimball Parker

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 12 REAPPOINT SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMM

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

RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Substance Abuse Committee for 2001:

Micki Leader

Detective James Neeck

Michael Clark III

Peter Dunne

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 13 REAPPOINT/TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD

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

RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Traffic Advisory Board for 2001:

Leroy Holmes Mike Yannazzone

Daniel Friedman Sgt. Dennis Flannery

Philip DeLorenzo Sgt. Steven Fisher

Thomas Edatell

And, Be It

RESOLVED FURTHER, that Rosemarie Fornario is hereby reappointed as clerk to the Traffic Advisory Board.

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 14 REAPPOINT/APPOINT BUREAU FIRE PREVENT

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

RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Bureau of Fire Prevention for 2001:

Mike Bettmann Franklin Knower, Jr.

Edwyn Rohland Robert Morrison

William Schlickenreider John Ahlf

Douglas Sampath

and Be It

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RESOLUTION NO. 14 (continued)

RESOLVED FURTHER, that Christopher Flatley is hereby reappointed to the Bureau of Fire Prevention for 2001:

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 15 REAPPOINT/CABLE TV

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

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Cable TV Committee for 2001:

James Murphy Akira Yamasaki

Al Goldstein John Duffy

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 16 REAPPOINT/PEARL RIVER PARKING ADVISORY BOARD

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

RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Pearl River Parking Advisory Comm for 2001:

Ennio Munno Herb Peckman

Carmelo Ritrovato Gus Pappas

Michael Fury Robert Simon

Tom Bertussi Melvin Liebmann

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 17 REAPPOINT/SHADE TREE COMMISSION

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

RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Shade Tree Commission for 2001:

Winifred Strakosch Chester Nawoichyk Karl Ackerman

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 18 SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMM

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

RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for 2001:

Margaret Platz Josephine Urban

Joseph Schaeffer Anne Conklin

Phoebe T. Colwell Anthony Ferrera

Martha Mian Tom Meyer, Sr. Citizen Leader

And, Be It

RESOLVED FURTHER, that Rosemarie Fornario is hereby reappointed as Clerk.

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 19 REAPPOINT/YOUTH RECREATION COMM

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

RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Youth Recreation Committee for 2001:

Anne Brebbia Bruce Plenge

James Scaringe John Opperman

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 20 DESIGNATE/LIAISONS 2001 BOARDS/TABLED

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the designation of Liaisons to the 2001 Committees and Boards as follows is hereby tabled:

ACABOR

BLUE HILL GOLF

BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW

BOARD OF ETHICS

BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION Denis O’Donnell

CABLE TV

CITIZENS ADVISORY FOR CDBG

FUNDING APPLICATIONS Thom Kleiner

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RESOLUTION NO. 20 (continued)

GRIEVANCE Eliot Tozer

HISTORIC AREAS BOARD OF REVIEW

HOUSING AUTHORITY

MUSEUM & ARCHIVE Thom Kleiner

PARKS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY Robert Bergman

PEARL RIVER PARKING ADVISORY

PLANNING BOARD Thom Kleiner

PROJECT REVIEW Thom Kleiner

SAFETY Eliot Tozer

SANITATION (COMMISSION) Robert Bergman

SENIOR CITIZENS’ ADVISORY

SHADE TREE (COMMISSION) Robert Bergman

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

TRAFFIC ADVISORY (BOARD)

VOLUNTEER HEALTH SERVICES Edward Fisher

YOUTH COURT Edward Fisher

YOUTH RECREATION Edward Fisher

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Ayes: Councilmen O’Donnell, Troy, Bergman, Fisher

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 21 OPEN PH/EXPENDITURE BJA MONEYS

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

RESOLVED, that the public hearing to authorize the expenditure of moneys available from the Bureau of Justice (BJA) under the fiscal year 2000 Omnibus Appropriations Act is hereby opened (Town Attorney & Police Dept.).

Copies of proof of publication and posting are labeled Exhibit 1-B-2001 and made a part of these minutes.

The public portion was opened and the following spoke:

Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police, noted that the Advisory Board recommended purchase of various equipment in order to enhance traffic safety in the town.

Gail Raffaele, Tappan, asked if there was a budgeted item for a decibel reader.

Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police, advised that he has information coming regarding this device.

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RESOLUTION NO. 22 CLOSE PH EXPENDITURE BJA MONEYS

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

RESOLVED, that this public hearing is hereby closed.

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, Fisher, Bergman, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 23 TB/DEC/EXPENDITURE BJA MONEYS/ADOPTED

Councilman Bergman offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the expenditure of $18,345.00 from the Bureau of Justice (BJA) under the fiscal year 2000 Omnibus Appropriations Act is hereby authorized and, Be It

RESOLVED FURTHER, that that the Town funding in the amount of $2,038.00 is hereby authorized, and, Be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the funds be used to purchase equipment related to traffic safety, specifically the following:

• Two (2) Stalkar radar units.
• One (1) computerized portable traffic counter.
• Two (2) radar speed display boards.
• Accident reconstruction software and related hardware to be used in conjunction with the lazar speed unit for use by the Accident Reconstruction and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement teams.
• Portable signs for road hazards and emergency directions.

All equipment purchased will be under New York State award contractors, Rockland County award contractors or through sole source providers.

Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 24 ADJOURNMENT MEMORY/BRIDGET O’SULLIVAN

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that this meeting is hereby adjourned at 9:07 P.M. in memory of Bridget O’Sullivan, Pearl River, New York.

Ayes: Councilmen Troy, O’Donnell, Bergman, Fisher

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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CHARLOTTE MADIGAN, TOWN CLERK

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