Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

JANUARY 16, 2001

The Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:55 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

Mary McCloskey, Assessor’s Office

John Giardiello, Director, OBZPAE

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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Joe Mercurio and Gerry Bottari.

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Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police, thanked the Supervisor and Town Board, the Honor Guard, the public, family members and officers of the Orangetown Police Dept. He summarized the process for promotion within the Police Department. He introduced Detective Bottari and Sergeant Mercurio and spoke of their police background.

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RESOLUTION NO. 38 APPOINT/POLICE SERGEANT

BOTTARI

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

RESOLVED, that Detective Gerald Bottari is hereby appointed to the position of Police Sergeant, effective January 18, 2001.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, administered the oath of office to Sergeant Bottari.

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RESOLUTION NO. 39 APPOINT/POLICE LIEUTENANT/MERCURIO

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

RESOLVED, that Sergeant Anthony Mercurio is hereby appointed to the position of Police Lieutenant, effective January 18, 2001.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, administered the oath of office to Lieutenant Mercurio.

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The Supervisor and the Town Board members extended their congratulations to the two newly promoted officers, and commended all of the officers. They noted the difficulty in the selection because of the candidates’ resumes and their accomplishments. Supervisor Kleiner summarized the procedure involved in the selection process.

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Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police, thanked the Police Honor Guard for being present.

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The public portion was opened and the following spoke:

Gail Raffaele, Tappan, asked how Town Attorney James Riley is? She spoke on bi-partisan committees and asked when they meet. She also asked if the mileage allowance for use of own vehicles is reported to the Internal Revenue Service.

Jeff Berman, Blauvelt, re open space preservation and concerned that no allocation in Town budget. He asked the Town to create a fund for open space acquisition now.

Paul Prisco, Palisades, spoke on contamination of well water.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, re Palisades Civic Association meeting on January 17, 2001 at 7:30 P.M. She is opposed to members of land use boards coming from the villages as hamlets are not allowed to sit on Village Boards.

Peggy Rasso, HABOR member, spoke on the qualifications of Larry Bucciarrelli for the Historic Areas Board of Review and in favor of his reappointment.

Barry Snyder, Orangeburg, commended the Highway Department on clearing the streets. He also complimented Richard Rose, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Building and Maintenance, and Mrs. Dodge, chairman of the Parks Development Advisory Committee, and their importance in future planning.

Betsy Brenner, Orangeburg, advised that the Rockland Psychiatric Center Citizens’ Advisory Board will meet next Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. in Town Hall. She thanked Sergeant Mercurio for meeting with Rockland Psychiatric Center security and keeping the Advisory Board informed.

Carol Silverstein, Orangeburg, Chairman of the Blue Hill Golf Course Advisory Committee, requested that liaisons to boards and committees attend a significant number of meetings. She asked that the Board withhold any more appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Committee until there is a vacancy.

Fran Oldenburger, Blauvelt, spoke on the importance of open space and land use boards and attendance.

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RESOLUTION NO. 40 APPOINT/DEPUTY RECEIVER TAXES/BOYLE

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

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Receiver of Taxes, Marie Boyle is hereby appointed to the position of Deputy Receiver of Taxes in the Receiver of Taxes Office, at an annual salary of $39,330, effective January 22, 2001.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 41 APPOINT/REAL PROPERTY DATA COLLECTOR\GRIFFITH

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

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Assessor, provisional employee Joyce Griffith is hereby appointed to the position of Real Property Data Collector, on a permanent basis, from Eligible List Number 00082, grade 4, annual salary of $27,947 (no change), effective January 23, 2001.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 42 CHANGE/MILEAGE ALLOW USE OF OWN VEHICLES

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

RESOLVED, that mileage allowance for use of own vehicles in 2001 to 34.5 cents per mile, in accordance with IRS mileage rates is hereby approved.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 43 ACCEPT MINUTES

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

RESOLVED, that the Organizational Minutes of January 3, 2001, Audit Minutes of January 8, 2001, and Special Town Board Minutes of January 8^th and 10^th, 2001 are hereby accepted.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 44 AUTHORIZE/SETTLEMENT LEWIS

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized to enter into and execute stipulations of settlement and all other necessary settlement documents, on behalf of the Town of Orangetown, in the matter of Arleen Lewis v. Town of Orangetown (Clarkstown Justice Court Docket #00101080) in the settlement amount of $400.00, to be paid by the Town to Arleen Lewis, which civil action is for property damage grounded upon negligence.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 45 RECEIVE/FILE AGREEMENT JAMES STEWART

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

RESOLVED, that the original executed agreement between Town of Orangetown and James E. Stewart, Golf Pro, Blue Hill Golf Course is hereby received and filed.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 46 ADOPT POLICE REGS

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

RESOLVED, that Police Regulations (to be effective for a period of six months), installation of “Stop” signs at the following locations are hereby approved:

• Manor Blvd., Pearl River @ the intersection of White Ave. (Southwest corner)
• Edward St., Sparkill @ the intersection of Sparkill Ave. (North corner of the dividing island. This will stop traffic entering Edward Street from Sparkill Ave.)

And, Be It

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Highway Department is hereby authorized to install signs.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 47 DESIGNATE LIAISONS 2001 COMMITTEES & BOARDS

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

RESOLVED, that Liaisons to 2001 Committees and Boards are hereby designated as follows (liaison choices in formation):

ACABOR Denis Troy

BLUE HILL GOLF Denis O’Donnell

BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW Denis O’Donnell

BOARD OF ETHICS Thom Kleiner

BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION Denis O’Donnell

CABLE TV Denis O’Donnell

CITIZENS ADVISORY FOR CDBG Thom Kleiner

FUNDING APPLICATIONS Thom Kleiner

GRIEVANCE Eliot Tozer

HISTORIC AREAS BOARD OF REVIEW Denis Troy

HOUSING AUTHORITY Denis O’Donnell

MUSEUM & ARCHIVE Thom Kleiner

PARKS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY Robert Bergman

PEARL RIVER PARKING ADVISORY Robert Bergman

PLANNING BOARD Thom Kleiner

PROJECT REVIEW Thom Kleiner

SAFETY Eliot Tozer

SANITATION (COMMISSION) Robert Bergman

SENIOR CITIZENS’ ADVISORY Denis Troy

SHADE TREE (COMMISSION) Robert Bergman

SUBSTANCE ABUSE Edward Fisher

TRAFFIC ADVISORY (BOARD) Denis Troy

VOLUNTEER HEALTH SERVICES Edward Fisher

YOUTH COURT Edward Fisher

YOUTH RECREATION Edward Fisher

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Edward Fisher

ROCKLAND PSYCHIATRIC CENTER

CITIZENS’ ADVISORY BOARD Edward Fisher

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 48 REAPPOINT/SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMM

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

RESOLVED, that Alessandro Sabatino is hereby reappointed to the Substance Abuse Committee for the year 2001.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 49 REAPPOINT SHADE TREE COMM

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

RESOLVED, that Eric Carlson is hereby reappointed as member and chairman to the Shade Tree Commission for the year 2001.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 50 REAPPOINT/ROCKLAND PSYCHIATRIC CENTER CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMM

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

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed members of the Rockland Psychiatric Center Citizens’ Advisory Board, for the year 2001:

Betsy Brenner, Co-Chair Tim Hopkins, Co-Chair

Barbara Hopkins Barry Snyder

Raselle Fisher Dr. Carol Paras

Shelly Morgan Hector May

Georgia Lippsett Maryellen Walsh

Sandra Stulberg Kitty Rooney Koch

Margaret Warren Elizabeth Turk

Vince Moran Watson Morgan

Bruce Bond (Pearl River Board of Ed. Member)

Edward Fisher, Town Board Liaison

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 51 APPOINT/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS/CASTAGNA

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

RESOLVED, that David Castagna is hereby appointed as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for a five (5) year term, effective January 19, 2001 through December 31, 2005.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 52 APPOINT/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS/SULLIVAN

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

RESOLVED, that Thomas Sullivan is hereby appointed as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to fill the unexpired term of Al Visalli, effective January 19, 2001 through December 31 2002.

Ayes: Councilmen O’Donnell, Bergman, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Abst.: Councilman Fisher

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 53 APPOINT/PLANNING BOARD

DELL

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

RESOLVED, that Robert Dell is hereby appointed as member of the Planning Board for a seven (7) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2007.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 54 REAPPOINT/ACABOR/ALBIN

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

RESOLVED, that Bernard Albin is hereby reappointed as member of the Architecture & Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR) for a three (3) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2003.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 55 REAPPOINT/ACABOR

FRANCABANDERA

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

RESOLVED, that Frank Francabandera is hereby reappointed as member of the Architecture & Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR) for a three (3) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2003.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

RESOLUTION NO. 56 REAPPOINT/BOARD OF ASSESS REVIEW/BLOUNT

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

RESOLVED, that Walter C. Blount, Jr. is hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Assessment Review for a five (5) year term, effective October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2005.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 57 COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS

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

Resolved, that agenda items fifteen (15) through seventeen (17) are hereby combined as one.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 58 APPOINT/ACABOR/HVLACK

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

RESOLVED, that Dan Hvlack is hereby appointed as a member of the Architecture & Community Appearance Board of Review for a three (3) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2003 (ACABOR).

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

Noes: Supervisor Kleiner

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RESOLUTION NO. 59 APPOINT/ACABOR/MIGGE

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

RESOLVED, that Tom Migge is hereby appointed as a member of the Architecture & Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR) for a three (3) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2003 (ACABOR)..

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

Noes: Supervisor Kleiner

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RESOLUTION NO. 60 APPOINT ACABOR/DODGE

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

RESOLVED, that James Dodge is hereby appointed as a member of the Architecture & Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR) for a two (2) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2002 (ACABOR).

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

Noes: Supervisor Kleiner

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RESOLUTION NO. 61 APPOINT HABOR/WHEATLEY

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

RESOLVED, that Scott Wheatley is hereby appointed as a member of the Historic Areas Board of Review (HABOR) for a five (5) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2005.

At this time Councilman Fisher moved to table the above appointment, which was seconded by Supervisor Kleiner and on roll call motion to table failed with Councilman Fisher and Supervisor Kleiner voting yes to table, and Councilmen O’Donnell, Troy, and Bergman voting no.

The original motion to appoint Scott Wheatley as a member of the Historic Areas Board of Review (HABOR) was voted on and on roll call was adopted:

Ayes: Councilmen Bergman, Troy, O’Donnell

Abst.: Councilman Fisher

Noes: Supervisor Kleiner

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RESOLUTION NO. 62 APPOINT HABOR/CAVANAUGH

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

RESOLVED, that Janice Cavanaugh is hereby appointed as a member of the Historic Areas Board of Review (HABOR), for a five (5) year term, effective January 17, 2001 through December 31, 2005.

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

Noes: Supervisor Kleiner

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RESOLUTION NO. 63 APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION/2001

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

RESOLVED, that Certificates of Registration (Plumber’s License) for 2001

are hereby approved for the following:

(continued on page 10)

RESOLUTION NO. 63 (continued)

• Howard Ornstein d/b/a

Non-Stop Plumbing & Heating

Tappan, NY

• Ronald Tarigo,

Stony Point, NY

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 64 AMEND/RES 682/00 EXTEND EXPIRATION DATE POLICE RETIREMENT INCENTIVE

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

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 682/00 is hereby amended to extend the expiration date of the Police Retirement Incentive between the Town of Orangetown and the Orangetown Police Benevolent Association to February 15, 2001.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 65 ACCEPT/RETIREMENT POLICE BERCHIELLI

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

RESOLVED, that the retirement of Detective John J. Berchielli, effective January 30, 2001, is hereby accepted with regret.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 66 ACCEPT/RETIREMENT/POLICE

NOYES

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

RESOLVED, that the retirement of Sgt. Barbara Noyes, effective January 18, 2001, is hereby accepted with regret.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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RESOLUTION NO. 67 ACCEPT/RESIGNATION RETIREMENT/POLICE

SHERIDAN

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

RESOLVED, that the irrevocable resignation and/or retirement of Police Officer Timothy Sheridan, effective January 31, 2001, is hereby accepted.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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New Business:

Councilman Bergman asked that the Town Council get a report, at the earliest convenience, on the progress of land acquisition. He suggested with Town Attorney James Riley, to see if Deputy Town Attorney Thomas O’Connell, should segue into the direct supervision of the acquisitions since much of the certiorari action has been removed.

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RESOLUTION NO. 68 ADJOURNMENT

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 9:45 P.M.

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes: None

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CHARLOTTE MADIGAN, TOWN CLERK

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