Meeting Overview

Note: This meeting has been rescheduled from January 16th, 2018.

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2018

 

This meeting was opened at 7:40 p.m.  Supervisor Day presided and Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, called the roll.  Present were:

Supervisor Chris Day

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Paul Valentine

Councilman Gerald Bottari (arrived 7:50 pm)

 

Also present:

Michael Lawler, Deputy Supervisor

Amanda Hyland, Supervisor’s Confidential Assistant

Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

John Edwards, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, Deputy Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Jane Slavin, Director of OBZPAE

Joseph Moran, Commissioner of DEME

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

Kevin Nulty, Police Chief

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America:  Esta Baitler

 

Summary of Public Comments (RTBM):

Esta Baitler, Sparkill, Aluf’s odors have gotten worse; what is being done? Where are the LED lights?  Camp Venture was promised top priority.

Fred Devan, Piermont, requested that the two Kings Highways be renamed (North and South).

Shirley Goebel Christie, Pearl River, commended our Police and Highway departments for their quick response to a large sink-hole.

Kari Margolis, Orangeburg, said the Veterans Park Mighty Midget sign is offensive because of the word midget.

Heather Hurley, Pearl River, asked the status of hiring a Public Health Engineer and if Aluf installed scrubbers.

Barbara Delo, Blauvelt, agrees that clean rateables are good for the Town but we must be careful (development) not to make Orangeburg a doormat to the Town.

Allyson Sullivan, Blauvelt, glad that the Code is being strengthen but why didn’t this happen years ago.  She is concerned about Linen Choice manufacturing moving-in next to Aluf.

Dimitri Laddis, Piermont, spoke about lack of enforcement of the Town Codes, especially odors, use of fields and land sales and loans.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 20                                CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 21                                            SET DATE/FEBRUARY 13, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING/AMEND TOWN CODE/CHAPTER 26, PARKING METERS

 

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

RESOLUTION NO. 21 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby sets a public hearing date of February 13, 2018, 8:05 pm to consider the following proposed local law:

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

 

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 3, 2006 (CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF ORANGETOWN ENTITLED “PARKING METERS”).

 

Be it enacted by the Town Council of the Town of Orangetown that the Local Law No. 3, 2006 (Chapter 26 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown entitled “Parking Meters”) adopted on July 23, 1956, as amended on January 23,2006, be and hereby is amended by this Local Law No.      , 2018, so as to add a new sub­section “F” to §26.4, as follows:

 

1. Certain parking zones shall be designated as “30 Minute Parking Zones” and shall be so marked by green meters (these meters will require payment of $0.25 per thirty­minute period).

 

This Local Law No.           , 2018, shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State in accordance with §27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 22                                            SET DATE/MARCH 13, 2018/PUBLIC HEARING/ ORANGEBURG COMMONS MIXED USE ZONING APPLICATION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board set the date of March 13, 2018 at 8:00 pm for a public hearing for Orangeburg Commons Mixed Use Application.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 23                                            DECLARE LEAD AGENCY/SEQRQ NEGATIVE DECLARATION/ RTE. 303 AT GREENBUSH ROAD/BICYCLE­ PEDESTRIAN PATH COOPERATIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Palisades Interstate Park Commission and the Town of Orangetown have determined to enter into a Cooperative License Agreement, allowing the Town to construct a paved bicycle/pedestrian path, on the east side of Rte. 303, that, when complete, will connect the two ends of Greenbush Road in Blauvelt bypassing the dangerous condition that presently exists at the intersection of Route 303 at Greenbush Road; and

 

WHEREAS, the License Agreement and the work proposed thereunder constitute an Unlisted Action under the NYS Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”); and

 

WHEREAS, by resolution 285, duly adopted May 16, 2017, the Town Board expressed its intent to act as lead agency in a coordinated review project, and directed that notice of such intent be circulated to the various involved and interested agencies; and

 

RESOLUTION NO. 23 – Continued

 

WHEREAS, by letter dated October 5, 2017, the Town circulated notice of its intent to act as lead agency to the following agencies and departments, including a Short Environmental Assessment Form with narrative, conceptual plan and related documents:

 

• Palisades Interstate Park Commission;
• N.Y.S. Department of Transportation;
• N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation;
• New York State Division for Historic Preservation;
• Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
• Rockland County Highway Department

And,

 

WHEREAS, no such agency or department has objected to the Town Board’s decision to so act,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares that it shall serve as lead agency for environmental review under SEQRA; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board, acting in such capacity, having taken a hard look at the various potential impacts associated with the approval of the project, including the funding thereof, concludes that there will be no significant adverse environmental impact as a result of the approval and construction of the proposed trail, or the execution of the Cooperative License Agreement with the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, and, according authorizes the Supervisor to sign the Declaration on Non­ significance incorporated herein, and made a part hereof.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 24                                            CONSULTANT SERVICES/GRANT WRITING/SYLVIA WELCH CALENDAR YEAR 2018

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town of Orangetown shall engage the services of Sylvia Welch, Ph.D., Piermont, NY, for the purposes of providing professional services at a rate of $60/hour, cap at $6,000.00 for a maximum of 100 hours, for the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. The Consultant agrees to perform the following:

 

1. Assist the Town to identify potential funding sources for parks and recreation, equipping town services, records management and other programs and capital projects as directed by the Town.
2. Prepare funding applications as directed by the Town relevant to the above projects and programs.
3. Assist the Town in grants administration as requested.
4. Perform other planning and coordination services as requested.
5. Expenses incurred in the preparation and submission of applications and grant documents, such as copying, will be billed separately; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to execute any documents related to this agreement and directs the Supervisor to obtain Town Board approval for specific grant applications before engaging Welch.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 25                                            CONTRACT /O’CONNOR DAVIES AUDITING SERVICES (CY2017 & CY2018)

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, the Town of Orangetown Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign a contract with O’Connor Davies to perform auditing services for the Town for CY 2017 and CY 2018. The cost of services is to remain flat at $98,900.00 per year.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 26                                            RESCIND RESOLUTION #s 567 & 568 OF 2017

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby rescinds Resolutions Number 567 and 568 of 2017 regarding establishment of a Deputy Town Clerk for Taxes and associated funding for the position.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

The Town Clerk, Charlotte Madigan, introduced Joseph Thomassen, to serve as First Deputy Town Clerk Collector.  Charlotte welcomed Him and added that with his financial experience, will be a great asset to our Town.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 27                                            AFFIRMATION/APPOINTMENT & FUNDING / 1st DEPUTY TOWN CLERK/COLLECTOR

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby affirms the appointment of Joseph Thomassen as First Deputy Town Clerk, Collector, and modifies the annual salary for First Deputy Town Clerk position to $65,000.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 28                                            RESCIND RESOLUTION # 9/2018 DEPUTY REGISTRARS OF VITAL STATISTICS

 

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

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 28 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby rescinds Resolution No. 9 of 2018 regarding appointments of Deputy Registrars of Vital Statistics.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 29                                            APPOINT/DEPUTY REGISTRARS OF VITAL STATISTICS / TERESA ACCETTA-PUGH & RIMA DELVECCHIO

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Town Clerk, Teresa Accetta­Pugh and Rima DelVecchio are hereby appointed Deputy Registrars of Vital Statistics at an annual stipend of $4,000 each, which shall supersede and replace any such stipends previously associated with said position.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy,Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 30                                            CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATIONS  SEWER WORK 2018

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney and the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, a Certificate of Registration for 2018 Sewer Work is approved to:

 

Michael Sasso Plumbing, Inc., P.O. Box 507, New City, NY

Kevin Stokes Excavating, Inc., 52 Grotke Road, P. O. Box 812, Pearl River, NY

Ronald Tarigo, 5 Crosscreek Lane, Stony Point, NY Rino Paving, 20 Viola Road, Suffern, NY

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 31                                            PAUL VALENTINE/TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT / POLICE OFFICER

 

Supervisor Day offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and on a roll call was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, and per the authorization of Rockland County Department of Personnel, appoint Paul Valentine, from Rockland County Civil Service List # 16097/69­233 to the position of “Temporary” “Police Officer/Resident of the Town of Orangetown”, for the sole purpose of allowing him to attend the February 5, 2018, DCJS Basic Police Officer Training Class at Rockland County Police & Public Safety Academy, at a salary consistent with the labor agreement between the Town of Orangetown and the Orangetown PBA.

 

Ayes:          Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:          None

Abstained:  Councilman Valentine

RESOLUTION NO. 32                                            POLICE/MARK MEYERS TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT POLICE OFFICER

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, and per the authorization of Rockland County Department of Personnel, appoint Mark Meyers, from Rockland County Civil Service List # 16097/69­233 to the position of “Temporary” “Police Officer/Resident of the Town of Orangetown”, for the sole purpose of allowing him to attend the February 5, 2018, DCJS Basic Police Officer Training Class at Rockland County Police & Public Safety Academy, at a salary consistent with the labor agreement between the Town of Orangetown and the Orangetown PBA.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 33                                            POLICE/LUKE GRANEY TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT POLICE OFFICER

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, and per the authorization of Rockland County Department of Personnel, appoint Luke Graney, from Rockland County Civil Service List # 16097/69­233 to the position of “Temporary” “Police Officer/Resident of the Town of Orangetown”, for the sole purpose of allowing him to attend the February 5, 2018, DCJS Basic Police Officer Training Class at Rockland County Police & Public Safety Academy, at a salary consistent with the labor agreement between the Town of Orangetown and the Orangetown PBA.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 34                                            POLICE/JAMES SCACCIA TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT  POLICE OFFICER

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, and per the authorization of Rockland County Department of Personnel, appoint James Scaccia, from Rockland County Civil Service List # 16097/69­233 to the position of “Temporary” “Police Officer/Resident of the Town of Orangetown”, for the sole purpose of allowing him to attend the February 5, 2018, DCJS Basic Police Officer Training Class at Rockland County Police & Public Safety Academy, at a salary consistent with the labor agreement between the Town of Orangetown and the Orangetown PBA.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 35                                            HIGHWAY DEPT/HOST AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL EQUIPMENT SHOW

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Highway Department is hereby authorized to host the American Public Works Association Annual Equipment Show on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Highway Department Facility.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 36                                            HIGHWAY DEPT/HOST 22ND ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, the Highway Department is hereby authorized to host their

22nd Annual Open House, on Saturday, May 19, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Highway Department Facility.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 37                                            APPOINT MARTIN MURPHY/MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II PROBATIONARY/ DEME

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Commissioner of DEME, appoint Martin Murphy to the position of Motor Equipment Operator II CSEA Grade 12 Step 1 at a salary of $61,742.64 (probationary). This position was vacated due to the incumbent being promoted and is funded in the budget. This appointment is effective January 20, 2018.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 38                                            APPOINT CHRISTINE FULLER SENIOR CLERK TYPIST PERMANENT /JUSTICE COURT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Justices, appoint Christine Fuller from Rockland County EL#17025 to the position of Senior Clerk Typist, permanent, Grade 5, Step 1, at a salary of $43,655.00, effective January 8, 2018.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 39                                            POLICE REGULATION / “STOP” SIGN /OLD MOUNTAIN ROAD (COUNTY ROUTE 328)

 

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

 

RESOLVED, the Town of Orangetown hereby requests the County of Rockland to install a “Stop” sign on Old Mountain Road, Upper Grandview, (Rockland County Route #28) at the intersection of South Boulevard in Upper Grandview at the recommendation of Orangtown’s Traffic Advisory Board.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 40                                            EXTEND LICENSE AGREEMENT  RAMAPO FIRING RANGE CALENDAR YEAR 2018

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the Town Board hereby extends the License Agreement for calendar year 2018 with the Town of Ramapo Police Firing Range, at “NO COST” to the Town of Orangetown subject to provision of insurance and indemnification as in the past years.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 41                                            TAX CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT   FB ORANGETOWN HOTEL LLC, FB ORANGETOWN HOTEL TWO LLC, FB ORANGETOWN RETAIL LLC, ET AL. (74.15­1­12./1 – 1 Stevens Way)

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Assessor, approve and authorize Dennis D. Michaels, Deputy Town Attorney, to sign settlement documents regarding the tax certiorari proceeding FB Orangetown Hotel LLC, FB Orangetown Hotel Two LLC, FB Orangetown Retail LLC, et al. v. Town of Orangetown, et al., Tax Map designation 74.15­1­12./1 (1 Stevens Way, Tappan) for the tax assessment year 2017 for a total refund by the County of $0, a total refund by the Town of $0 and a total refund by the School District

of $27,093. Interest on the Town’s liability as a result of assessment decrease or refund is waived if payment is made within sixty (60) days after a copy of the order based upon the settlement is served on the Town (and Rockland County Finance Dept.).

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 42                                            RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 629, 2017 2018 AGREEMENT/HI TOR ANIMAL CARE CENTER

 

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

 

RESOLUTION NO. 42 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby rescinds Resolution No. 629/2017, authorizing and approving a contract with Hi­Tor Animal Care Center for the 2018 calendar year.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 43                                            2018 INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT/ ROCKLAND COUNTY HI­TOR ANIMAL CARE CENTER

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes, ratifies and approves an Inter­ Municipal Agreement with the County of Rockland, regarding an animal shelter to be managed by Hi­Tor Animal Care Center Inc., in the amount of FORTY THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 00/100 ($43,777.00) DOLLARS, to be paid to the County of Rockland by the Town by way of quarterly payments, for calendar year 2018, for the statutory shelter/pound services required to be provided by the Town, in accordance with the terms of said Inter­Municipal Agreement, a copy of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference, and the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign same. The subject Inter­Municipal Agreement is attached.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 44                                            GRANT PERMISSION/FINANCE DEPT/GFOA CONFERENCE 2018/ALBANY, NY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that permission is granted to the following Orangetown employees, to attend the 39th NYS Government Finance Officers’ Association, Inc. Annual Conference in Albany, New York, March 20­23, 2018, at a cost of $3,748.00 for lodging, membership and conference fees: Janice Ganley, Natalie Schutter, and Stephanie Tassello. (Jeff Bencik, Membership cost only)

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 45                                            SET DATE/JANUARY 30, 2018 STBM INTERVIEWS FOR CANDIDATES FOR LAND USE BOARDS & COMMITTEES

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board will meet, in Executive Session, at a Special

Town Board Meeting, Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 6:00 pm, to interview candidates for 2018 Committees and Land Use Boards.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 46                                            FILM PERMIT ADMINISTRATIVE FEE/APPLICATIONS FILED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF FILMING

 

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

 

WHEREAS, Town Code § 14C­2C(1) provides, in relevant part, that applications for Filming Permits must be submitted to the Chief of Police at least seven (7) days in advance of any filming; provided, however, the Chief, in his discretion, may accept a later filed application, subject to an additional fee; and

 

WHEREAS, Town Code § 14C­5, provides that the Town Board shall fix the amounts of the various fees to be paid under Chapter 14C, but no fee has heretofore been fixed for a late filed application; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to establish such a fee for the guidance of the Chief,

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that that the additional fee to be charged for a late filed Filming Permit Application, if accepted in the discretion of the Chief of Police, shall be $500.00.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 47                                            MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT & UNDERSTANDING / PBA AGREEMENT 2016 – 2022

 

Under new business, Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and on a roll call was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby approves the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Town of Orangetown and Rockland County Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, Inc., for the Orangetown Police Department, effective January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2022, as attached hereto as part of this resolution, are hereby approved; and be it further

 

RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign and fully execute said agreements and related documents as may be necessary.

 

Ayes:            Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy

Noes:            None

Abstained:    Supervisor Day

Abstained:    Councilman Valentine

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 48                                                        PAY VOUCHERS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, Jeff Bencik, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for six (6) warrants totaling $2,111,565.57.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 49                                            ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION EMPLOYMENT AND/OR DISCIPLINE OF SPECIFIC PERSONNEL             

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Day, Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine and Bottari, Mike Lawler, Amanda Hyland, John Edwards, and Teresa Kenny.

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 8:50 p.m. the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss matters related to employment and/or discipline of specific personnel.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 50                                            RE-ENTERED RTBM/ADJOURNED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 10:10 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting and adjourned in memory of  Richard Huber, Pearl River;  Robert Nicholas Vitale, Pearl River; Joseph Walsh, Jr. – formerly of Pearl River; and Patrick (Patty) Sullivan, Tappan and Orangetown’s PO Joe Sullivan’s father.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:      None