Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN1

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013

This Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:40 p.m.  Supervisor Stewart presided and the Town Clerk called the Roll.  Present were:

 

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Thomas Morr

Councilman Paul Valentine

Absent:            Councilman Denis Troy

 

Also present:   Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

Rose Maiorano, Deputy Clerk

John Edwards, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, First Deputy Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Joseph Moran, Commissioner of DEME

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE

Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks-Rec.

 

 

The Town Clerk advised the Board that Denis Troy was absent due to the death of his Mom.  We will adjourn in her memory at the end of the meeting.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Dominican College Students.

The Town Board declared May 2, 2013 Blauvelt Lions Day.  The Blauvelt Lions was presented with a proclamation thanking them for 60 years of dedication and service to the community and for their work for the visually impaired.

 

The Town Board declared May 12-18, 2013 National Police Week, in Orangetown, publicly saluting the service of law enforcement officers.

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Jo Anne Pedersen, Palisades, asked if the $10.00 Drop-Off Center fee will be starting June 1^st.  She is against any fee for use of the Drop-Off Center.

RoseMarie Raccioppi, Orangetown’s Poet Laureate, read her poem “Earth Day…Mother Earth’s Pulsing Passion” as an acknowledgement of National Poetry Month and Earth Day.

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, is in favor of the Adopt-A-Spot program.  The Drop-Off Center fee should not have been discussed in Executive Session.  He asked when the Broadacres RFP will be released.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, is against paying Cablevision for channels she does not use.  Cablevision needs to give better packages.  She suggested adjourning in memory of the Boston Marathon Bombing and the Texas Explosion victims.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 197                                          CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS  

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:    Councilmen Diviny, Valentine, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:    None

Absent: Councilman Troy

 

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Representatives from NYS Department of Transportation presented an early design plan for the Rail Trail Expansion project.  Further discussions will take place and more information will be available in the future.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 198                                          AID – SHOMOBILE/MARCH OF DIMES/MARCH FOR BABIES        

 

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 Parks-Rec & Building Maint., the use of the Showmobile, by the March of Dimes for their March for Babies on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at a rental fee of $350.00 with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured is hereby approved.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Valentine, Diviny, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 199                                          AID/ORANGEBURG FIRE DEPT CARNIVAL

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, aid to the Orangeburg Fire Department, by providing 25 Garbage Cans (large barrels), 20 Barriers (Horses) for traffic and pedestrian control, and one dumpster, for their carnival, which will be held June 5-9, at the Dominican College parking lot located on Western Highway and Mountainview Avenue is hereby approved.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Morr, Valentine, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 200                                          AID/NJ/NY VOLUNTEER FIREMAN’S ASSOC/100^TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that aid to the NJ/NY Volunteer Fireman’s Association, by providing 25 Barrels for garbage, and 20 traffic barriers and cones for traffic, for their Parade, to be held on June 8, 2013 is hereby approved.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 201                                          BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW  RESIGNATIONS/ANN KOCH AND MATT REID

 

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

 

 

Resolution No. 201 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the resignations of Matt Reid and Ann Koch from the Board of Assessment Review are hereby accepted with regret.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 202                                          APPOINT/BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW/SUSAN HAYES-PERZIGIAN

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Susan Hayes-Perzigian to serve as a member of the Board of Assessment Review, through September 30, 2017, filling the remainder of the term of Elizabeth Mattison (deceased).

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 203                                          RE-APPOINT/BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW/FRANK FORNARIO

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby re-appoints Frank Fornario to serve as a member of the Board of Assessment Review, through September 30, 2015, filling the remainder of the term of Matt Reid, who has resigned his office.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Valentine, Diviny, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 204                                          APPOINT/BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW/ANN MARIE HAHR

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Ann Marie Hahr to serve as a member of the Board of Assessment Review, through September 30, 2013, filling the remainder of the term of Ann Koch, who has resigned her office.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 205                                          PERMISSION GRANTED/NYS ASSOCIATION OF TAX RECEIVERS

 

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

Resolution No. 205 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Receiver of Taxes, permission is hereby granted to Robert R. Simon, to attend the New York State Association of Tax Receivers & Collectors Annual Training Seminar, which will be held June 9-12, 2013 at the Albany Marriot at a cost of $653.42.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 206                                          CARETAKER AGREEMENT         NIKE PARK/2% INCREASE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the caretaker agreement for the property located at 2 Nike Lane, Orangeburg, New York (Nike Park), with a two (2%) percent increase, for a term from May 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, between the Town and THOMAS IACOBELLIS is hereby approved and the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign same.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 207                                          CARETAKER AGREEMENT / HENRY V. BORST PARK/2% INCREASE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the caretaker agreement for the property located at 212 North Main Street, Pearl River, New York (Henry V. Borst Park), with a two (2%) percent increase, for a term from May 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, between the Town and ANTHONY LIMANDRI is hereby approved and the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign same.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 208                                          AGREEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT 2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police and the approval of the Town Attorney’s Office, the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the Agreement with the County of Rockland for the reimbursement of $38,620.07 for the purchase of a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe, as outlined in the Secure the Cities Homeland Security Program.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 209                                          GRANT PERMISSION/ASSOCIATION OF TOWN’S ANNUAL HIGHWAY SCHOOL

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, permission is hereby granted for James J. Dean, Stephen Munno, Mike Yannazzone, and Anthony Limandri to attend the Association of Town Annual Highway School, Ithaca, NY,   June 3-5, 2013 at a cost of $1,295.00 to be charged to Acct. No. 0441.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 210                                          ADOPT-A-SPOT DODGE/HERNANDEZ

ORANGEBURG RD/LESTER DR DUTCH HILL RD

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, the Town of Orangetown, a municipal corporation, organized under the Town Law of the State of New York, which Town has a place of business at 26 Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, New York 10962, expressly authorizes and approves the Adopt-A-Spot Committee, a volunteer organization with James L. Dodge, Phyllis J. Dodge and Neftali Hernandez as part of the Adopt-A-Spot Committee to contribute toward the development and maintenance of a more attractive and litter-free Town Highway R.O.W. segment as described in the Highway Work Permit as Town Property located at the landscaped traffic island on Orangeburg Road between Lester Drive and Dutch Hill Road, otherwise known as the “SPOT”, by performing necessary and/or desired clean-up activities, as particularly set forth in and pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Town of Orangetown Highway Department Adopt-A-Spot Agreement between the Town of Orangetown Highway Department and the “James and Phyllis Dodge” Adopt-A-Spot Committee, dated April 23, 2013.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 211                                          ACCEPT/RECEIVE/FILE/TOWN BOARD MINUTES

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the February 26, 2013 and March 12, 2013 Regular Town Board Audit/Meeting and Executive Session minutes; and the March 5, 2013 Executive Session minutes are hereby accepted, received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 212                                          RECEIVE/FILE DOCUMENTS TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

 

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

Resolution No. 212 – Continued

 

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

1. DEME-SPDES NY-March 2013 Monthly Report
2. Cablevision Advertising Agreement

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 213                                          PERMISSION GRANTED/NYS TOWN CLERK’S ASSOCIATION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Clerk, permission is granted to Charlotte Madigan, to attend Chris Sampson, Town Clerk of Ramapo, installation as President of the New York State Town Clerk’s Association, Buffalo, New York, April 30, 2013 – May 1, 2013, at a cost of $520.00.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 214                                          PAY VOUCHERS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for the General Fund, Town Outside Village, Blue Hill, Broadacres, Highway, Sewer, Capital Projects, Risk Retention, and Special Parking Funds, in the amount of $1,597,531.39.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

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RESOLUTION NO. 215                                          ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY       

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned, in memory of  Margaret (Peggy) Morahan, Sparkill; Catherine Troy, Sparkill; and the Boston Marathon Bombing and the Texas Explosion victims, at 8:52 p.m.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Troy

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                    Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk