Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN                                                                                                 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING                                                                            TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013

This Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:30 p.m.  Supervisor Stewart presided and the Town Clerk called the Roll.  Present were:

 

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Paul Valentine

 

Absent:                        Councilman Thomas Morr

 

Also present:               Charlotte Madigan, Town 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

John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE

Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation

 

Ruth Weber led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

The Town Board recognized all the heroic actions in containing and putting the 9-day fire, on Clausland Mountain, out.

 

Summary of Public Comments (RTBM):

Ruth Weber, Upper Grandview, said the firefighters are true unpaid gems and heroes to the community.  She praised how the joining of forces kept the mountain safe.

Robert Sieman, Upper Grandview, suggested creating a task force of residents, firefighters and Town personnel to implement a plan to utilize water lines, pumps and the tower.

Mike Hogan, Golf Committee, urged the Board to move forward with Appliedgolf’s model.

Laurie Peek, Sparkill Hill Creek Watershed Alliance, appreciates all the work that has been done to fight the fire on Clausland Mountain.

Robert Tompkins, Pearl River, asked if it is legal to contract out Town employees and if a comparison has been done with a golf consulting firm.

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, prefers a lease agreement rather than a management agreement.

Paul Kubursch, Tappan, said open space has to be protected and the Town has a moral obligation to supply training, water mains and equipment to the firefighters.

Hector May, Orangeburg, has experience in golf management.  He is in favor of Appliedgolf’s Management Agreement.

Joshua Dunn, PBA Golf, has a strong love for Broadacres.  He believes having a golf school will bring-in new golfers.

Larry Costello, Golf Committee, congratulated the Town Board for addressing the losses from Broadacres. He believes more negotiations still need to be done and we will have better results if Appliedgolf’s Agreement is approved.

 

After A lengthy discussion, the Town Board decided to further review the proposal.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 549                                                      CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

RESOLUTION NO. 550                                          OPEN PH/AMEND TOWN CODE HISTORICAL AREAS BOARD OF REVIEW/CHAPTER 18A

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the 8:00 p.m. public hearing to hear public comments, to consider a proposed Local Law, to amend the Town Code regarding the Historical Areas Board of Review, Chapter 18A is hereby opened.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

 

The Town Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication and the Notice of Posting; copies are labeled Exhibit 12-A-13 and made a part of these minutes.

Denise Sullivan, Deputy Town Attorney, explained this proposed local law will address term discrepancies with appointing members to the Board.

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Carol LaValle, Tappan Historic Society, asked the Town Board to defer voting until they could be included in changing the local law.

Peggy Raso, HABOR, is opposed to a five (5) member board.  A seven (7) member board prevents cancelling any meeting and maintains a good corium.

Thano Schoppel, HABOR, is in favor of a seven (7) member board.  He said reducing the number of board members will also reduce community input.

Mary Cardenas, Town Historian, said the seven (7) member board has helped many historic areas be listed on Federal and State registries.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 551                                          CLOSE PH/AMEND TOWN CODE HISTORICAL AREAS BOARD OF REVIEW/CHAPTER 18A

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public comments portion is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 552                                          DESIGNATION OF LEAD AGENCY HISTORICAL AREAS BOARD OF REVIEW/CHAPTER 18A

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares itself Lead Agency in this matter.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Morr

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RESOLUTION NO. 553                                          SEQRA DECLARATION/HISTORICAL AREAS BOARD OF REVIEW

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that a SEQRA Declaration of non-significance, indicating that the action the Town Board is contemplating will not have a significant negative impact on the environment, is hereby adopted.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Morr

 

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

LOCAL LAW NO.  3, 2013

 

SECTION 18A-2.  BOARD OF REVIEW AND TERMS OF OFFICE.

Amended 1-11-1982 by L.L. 1-1982

 

There is hereby created in the Town of Orangetown a Board of Review which shall be known as the Orangetown Historical Areas Board of Review. This Board shall perform all duties and functions delegated to it by this local law and all duties and functions delegated to a board of review by any local law which establishes an historical area in any portion of the unincorporated part of the Town of Orangetown.

 

It shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the Town Board. The members presently serving on the Orangetown Historical Area Board of Review created by Local Law No. 4-1965, establishing an Historic Area in the Hamlet of Tappan, shall continue as members of this Board, and their terms of office shall continue as if they had first been appointed to this Board. The Town board shall appoint two additional members who shall be residents of the Hamlet of Palisades. Of the two additional members appointed, one member shall serve for one year, one member shall serve for two years, and their successors shall serve for five years. The terms of office of the two new members to be appointed shall be deemed to commence on the first day of the calendar year to which they are appointed. The successors of these members shall be appointed

for a period of five years beginning on January 1 of the year of appointment.

 

Any member presently serving out a term of office on the Historical Areas Board of Review shall continue as a member of this Board and shall serve to the end of his/her term of office as if he/she had first been appointed to this Board.

 

One (1) member shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year; one (1) member shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years; two (2) members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years; and three (3) members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years.  Thereafter, the terms of office of the members shall be fixed so that a member’s term does not exceed five (5) years.

 

Any vacancy occurring before the end of the term of any member shall be filled by the Town Board by appointment for the remainder of the expired term.

 

The Historical Areas Board of Review may elect its own Chairman who shall serve a one (1) year term ending December 31st  of the year.   Any member elected Chairman may succeed themselves.

 

SECTION 18A-3. QUALIFICATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS.

Amended 3-9-1987 by L.L. No. 2-1987

The Town Board shall appoint to this Board of Review at least one registered architect. The Town Board shall also appoint one member who shall be a resident within the Tappan Historic Area and one member who shall be a resident within the Palisades Historic Area. At least one of the members appointed by the Town Board shall be a member in good standing of a recognized historical or preservation society operating within Rockland County. The additional four members may be residents from anywhere within  the  Town  of  Orangetown,  except  that  each  such  historical  area  must  be

represented.

 

The Historical Areas Board of Review shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the Town Board.

 

Any member presently serving on the Historical Areas Board of Review as of the date of this Local Law shall continue as members of this Board and their term of office shall continue as if they had first been appointed to this Board.

 

The Town Board shall appoint one (1) member who shall be a resident of the

Hamlet of Palisades.

 

The Town Board shall appoint one (1) member who shall be a resident of the

Hamlet of Tappan.

 

The Town Board shall  appoint one (1) member who shall be  a  licensed  and registered New York State architect.

 

At least one (1) member appointed by the Town Board shall be a member in good standing of a recognized historical or preservation society operating within Rockland County.

 

The remaining members appointed by the Town Board shall be residents of the

Town of Orangetown.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 554                                          ADOPT LOCAL LAW 3, 2013 HISTORICAL AREAS BOARD OF  REVIEW

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Local Law 3, 2013 regarding the Historical Areas Board of Review, Chapter 18, having 7 members is hereby adopted.

Ayes:         Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

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RESOLUTION NO. 555                                          COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that agenda items 6 thru 9 are hereby combined.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 556                                          BLAUVELT FREE LIBRARY 2014-2015

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute a one (1) year contract, on behalf of the Town, as proposed and written, for SEVEN HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED

Resolution No. 556 – Continued

 

SEVENTY-THREE AND 00/100 ($710,173.00) DOLLARS, with the Blauvelt Free Library to provide library services to residents of Blauvelt, as well as to the residents of the Sparkill area delineated in subdivision (e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012, within the Town.
Ayes:      Councilmen Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.            557                                         ORANGEBURG FREE LIBRARY 2014-15

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute a one (1) year contract, on behalf of the Town, as proposed and written, for FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN AND 00/100 ($488,118.00) DOLLARS, with the Orangeburg Free Library to provide library services to residents of Orangeburg, as well as to the residents of the Sparkill area delineated in subdivision (e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012, within the Town.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 558                                          PALISADES FREE LIBRARY 2014-2015

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute a one (1) year contract, on behalf of the Town, as proposed and written, for THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO AND  00/100 ($374,282.00) DOLLARS, with the Palisades Free Library to provide library services to residents of Palisades, as well as to the residents of the Sparkill area delineated in subdivision (e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012, within the Town.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 559                                          TAPPAN FREE LIBRARY 2014-2015

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute a one (1) year contract, on behalf of the Town, as proposed and written, for SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND SIXTY-EIGHT AND 00/100 ($675,068.00) DOLLARS, with the Tappan Free Library to provide library services to residents of Tappan, as well as to the residents of the Sparkill area delineated in subdivision (e) of Section 1 of Chapter 494 of the Laws of 2012, within the Town.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 560                                          NY SHARKS AQUATICS MOU 2014
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Orangetown and New York Sharks Aquatics for the year 2014 in the amount of FIFTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FOUR AND 93/100 ($15,804.93) DOLLARS, is hereby approved and the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute such Memorandum of Understanding.
Ayes:         Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 561                                          COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that agenda items 11 and 12 are hereby combined.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 562                                          CARETAKER AGREEMENT/NIKE PARK 2% INCREASE

 

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

 

RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the caretaker agreement for the property located at 1 Nike Lane, Orangeburg New York (Nike Park) with a two (2%) percent increase from $1,065.37/month to $1,086.67/month from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 between the Town and Thomas Iacobellis is hereby approved and the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign same.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 563                                          CARETAKER AGREEMENT HENRY V. BORST PARK 2% INCREASE

 

Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny 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 from $1,034.12/month to $1,054.80/month from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 between the Town and Anthony Limandri is hereby approved and the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign same.
Ayes:         Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 564                                          SANITARY SEWER IMPRV./S. HIGHLAND AVE/S. NYACK (TB-42-DEME)

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

 

WHEREAS, the Commissioner of DEME, duly advertised for sealed bids, Sanitary Sewer Improvements in South Highland Ave. South Nyack, NY in the Town of Orangetown, which were received and publicly opened on November 20, 2013; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 12-B-06, and made a part of these minutes.  Now, Therefore, Be It

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of DEME, this bid is hereby awarded to Cal Mart Enterprises, the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $112,211.00 to be charged to Capital Improvement Funds budgeted for 2014.
Ayes:         Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 565                                          SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR AUCTION

 

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

 

RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation the following equipment is declared surplus and available for auction:

Cub Cadet 8-HP/28” Snow Blower               Dixie Chopper XT 30060

Mower 3039717                                              Dixie Chopper XT 30072

Mower 3039499                                              Jacobsen Out Front Mower

Pioneer Athletic Sprayer                                 Smith Co. Super Rake

Meyer 9’ Plow                                                            Ferri Boom Mower

Giant VAC Blower Attachment                     Giant VAC Walk Behind Blower

Air Rack Walk Behind Blower                       Unknown Make Walk Behind Blower

Air Co. Welder                                               Snapper Snow Blower 10 HP/30” Cut

Snapper Snow Blower 10 HP/30” Cut           White Brothers Snow Blower 10 HP/30” Cut John Deere Gator WOO6X4XO3-7476  Ford Ranger 1997 – IFTCR1407-VTA60644
Jacobsen F-10 – 1985 – 69116-4435               Chevy Pickup – 1995 – L-36311
Cheyenne Dump Truck – 1990 – 36288         Promark Chipper 1996 6107595

Jeep Cherokee 4×4 6 cyl. Gas 1JYFJ685JOWL227402

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

 

RESOLUTION NO. 566                                          APPOINT/KAREN JAHNES HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY I

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of Rockland County Personnel, Karen Jahnes is hereby appointed to the position of Administrative Secretary I, from List No. 13081 (RC-NCP) permanent, effective November 1, 2013.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 567                                          2014 REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING RTBM JANUARY 14, 2014

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the 2014 Re-Organizational Meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. and a Regular Town Board/Audit Meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 568                                          ACCEPT/RECEIVE/FILE DOCUMENTS TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

 

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

 

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

 

1. November 12, 2013 Regular Town Board/Audit/Executive Meeting minutes.
2. Memorandum of Agreement between Company B 101st and the Orangetown Police Department (dated 11/15/13).
3. DEME, SPDES NY-0026051; November, 2013 Monthly Report.
4. Election Results for the following Fire Districts: Nyack Joint Fire District, Tappan Fire District, Pearl River Fire District, Central Nyack Fire District, Orangeburg Fire District and Sparkill-Palisades Fire District.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 569                                          APPOINT/DONALD BUTTERWORTH POLICE CAPTAIN/PERMANENTLY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, Donald Butterworth is hereby appointed to the position of Police Captain, permanently, effective December 18, 2013, indicating that he has satisfied all terms and conditions of his civil service probationary period.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 570                                          VISUAL COMPUTER SOLUTIONS POLICE SCHEDULING SOFTWARE

 

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

 

 

Resolution No. 570 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Police Chief, the Orangetown Police Department is hereby authorized to engage in a contract with Visual Computer Solutions,

Freehold, N.J., which will include: The purchase of a perpetual software license for the use of the Police Officer Scheduling Software (POSS), system training, an annual support & upgrade plan

and system hosting.   Such contract will be supported by NYS bid: SHI NYS Contract # PT65193/Quote #7352842.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 571                                          AWARD BID/DRY CLEANING/WASHING & MINOR REPAIRS OF POLICE UNIFORMS/THE WASHING BOARD

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

 

WHEREAS, the Police Chief duly advertised for sealed bids for dry cleaning, washing and minor repairs for Police Uniforms, which were received and publicly opened on December 11, 2013; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 12-C-06, and made a part of these minutes.  Now, Therefore, Be It

RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Police Chief, the bid for is hereby awarded to the only bidder, The Washing Board, Pearl River, NY.
Ayes:         Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 572                                          AWARD BID/FURNISHING POLICE UNIFORMS/STARR UNIFORM CENTER

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Police Chief duly advertised for sealed bids for furnishing Police Uniforms, which were received and publicly opened on December 11, 2013; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 12-D-06, and made a part of these minutes.  Now, Therefore, Be It

RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Police Chief, this bid is hereby awarded to the only bidder, Starr Uniform Center, Scranton, PA.
Ayes:         Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 573                                  REFERRAL/PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT ADDING “INDIVIDUAL FITNESS & TRAINING CENTER” COLUMCILLE PROPERTIES

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

 

 

 

Resolution No. 573 – Continued

 

WHEREAS, COLUMCILLE PROPERTIES, INC. has petitioned the Town Board to amend the Town Zoning Law, adding “Individual Fitness and Training Center” as a Conditional Use by the Planning Board in the “LIO zoning district; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 43, § 10.5 of the Town Code, the Town Board shall refer proposed amendments to the Zoning Code to the Town Planning Board for the purpose of a

report as to whether, among other things, (i) the proposed amendment is consistent with the aims and principles embodied in the Zoning Code insofar as the LIO district is concerned; (ii) which areas within the LIO district will be affected, and to what extent; and (iii) the indirect implications of such a change on the zone and on any other regulations; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to have the input of the Planning Board in order to better understand the potential consequences of the proposed change,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby refers the proposed text amendment to the Planning Board, with the further request that the Planning Board provide a written report to the Town Board on or before the expiration of thirty (30) days.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 574                                          TOWN OF RAMAPO/FIRING RANGE EXTEND CONTRACT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the Town Board hereby extends the contract with the Town of Ramapo for use of the Town of Ramapo Police Firing Range at no cost to the Town subject to provision of insurance and indemnification as in the past years.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 575                                          APPROVE PURCHASE/AUTOMATED EXTERNAL  DEFIBRILLATION (AED)                                                           

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the purchased of  six Automated External Defibrillation (AED), refurbished and warrantied units, at a cost of $600.00 per a unit, is hereby approved.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 576                                          AUTHORIZE PAY VOUCHERS

 

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

 

RESOLUTION NO. 576 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for General Fund, Town Outside Village, Blue Hill, Broadacres, Highway, Sewer, Capital Projects, Risk Retention, and Special Parking Funds for a total amount of $479,240.41.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 577                                          ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION POLICE PERSONNEL

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Stewart, Councilmen Troy, Diviny, and Valentine, Chief Nulty and Captain Butterworth.

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss hiring of two Police Officers, at 9:50 p.m.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 578                                          RE-ENTER RTBM

 

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting at 10:05 p.m.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 579                                          POLICE OFFICERS/NOMINATE KEITH E TROJAN

 

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

 

RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police, Keith E. Trojan is hereby nominated to the position of Police Officer, from Rockland County Civil Service List No. (OC) 12100/61-134, dated November 21, 2013, pending completion of the Rockland County Department of Personnel certification process and a satisfactory background investigation.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 580                                          POLICE OFFICERS/NOMINATE THOMAS D ROEDER

 

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

 

RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police, Thomas D. Roeder is hereby nominated to the position of Police Officer, from Rockland County Civil Service List No. (OC) 12100/61-134, dated November 21, 2013, pending completion of the Rockland County Department of Personnel certification process and a satisfactory background investigation.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

Absent:      Councilman Morr

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 581                                          ADJOURNED/MEMORY                         

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned in memory of Enrique Martinez, Cortwood Village Superintendent, and Joan E. O’Brien, Pearl River, at 10:07 p.m.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

Absent:   Councilman Morr

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                        Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk