Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AGENDA

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014

 

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

 

CouncilmanDenis Troy

CouncilmanThomas Diviny

Councilman Thomas Morr

CouncilmanPaul Valentine

 

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

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE

Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation

Kevin Nulty, Police Chief

 

Danny Costello led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

National Anthem:  Mary White

God BlessAmerica:  Danny Costello, Student

Invocation:  Msgr. Jack O’Keefe, St. Margaret’s Church

Benediction:  Rabbi Daniel Pernick, Beth AmTemple

 

The Honorable Patrick Loftus administered the Oath of Office to:

                                                           

             Andrew Stewart, Supervisor

Denis Troy, Councilman

Thomas Diviny, Councilman

Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

Judge Richard Finning

 

State of the Town Address:     Supervisor Stewart

 

The Town Board and all of the Elected Officials wished everyone a Happy Healthy New Year.  They thanked everyone for their support and look forward to accomplishing many Town issues.

 

Supervisor Stewart made the following appointments:

 

Allan Ryff, Deputy Supervisor

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

Suzanne Barclay, Deputy Supervisor of Operations

 

Supervisor Stewart acknowledged the presence of representatives from the offices of Senator David Carlucci, Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee.

 

The Pucci Family accepted a Certificate of Recognition for their daughter, Josephine, who was named to the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team.  She is a graduate from St. Margaret’s and a senior atHarvardUniversity.  Everyone wishes her much success as she represents theUnited Statesin the Winter Olympics taking place inSochiRussia.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 1                                               OFFICIAL UNDERTAKING FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS  

 

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

 

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

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Diviny,Troy, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 2                                                           2014/MARRIAGE OFFICERS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following are designated as Marriage Officers for a one-year term, effective January 1, 2014, at no salary.

 

Supervisor Andrew Stewart                            CouncilmanDenisTroy

Councilman Thomas F. Diviny                        Councilman Thomas Morr

CouncilmanPaul Valentine                             Town Clerk,Charlotte Madigan

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Diviny,Troy, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 3                                               OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Our Town Newspaper is designated as the official newspaper for the Town ofOrangetownpursuant to NYS Town Law Section 64 (11).

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Diviny, Valentine,Troy, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 4                                               ADDITIONAL NOTICES/NEWSPAPERS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that for the purposes of additional notices the Journal News is designated for any notices of the Town Board and any other official Board of the Town ofOrangetown.  Publication of such bids and notices shall be at the discretion of the Town ofOrangetown.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Diviny, Morr,Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 5                                               2014 BANKING DEPOSITORIES

 

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

 

RESOLUTION NO. 5 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the following banks are designated as the banking depository for the Town ofOrangetown:

 

J.P. Morgan Chase                              First Niagara                           TD Bank

 

Ayes:     Councilman Diviny, Supervisor Stewart
Councilmen Troy, Morr, Valentine

Noes:     None

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RESOLUTION NO. 6                                               2014 RECEIVER OF TAXES  BANKING DEPOSITORIES

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Sterling National Bank is designated as the banking depository for the Receiver of Taxes.

 

Ayes:      Councilmen Diviny,Troy, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 7                                               REAPPOINT/REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS/CHARLOTTE MADIGAN

 

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

 

RESOLVED, thatCharlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, is hereby reappointed Registrar of Vital Statistics, effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart
Councilmen Diviny,Troy, Morr, Valentine

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 8                                               REAPPOINT/RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER (RMO)

 

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

 

RESOLVED, thatCharlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, is hereby reappointed Records Management Officer (RMO).

 

Ayes:      Councilman Diviny, Supervisor Stewart
Councilmen Troy, Morr, Valentine

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 9                                               REAPPOINT/RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER (RAO)

 

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

 

RESOLVED, thatCharlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, is hereby reappointed Records Access Officer (RAO).

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart
Councilmen Diviny,Troy, Morr, Valentine

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 10                                             REAPPOINT/DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS/TERESA ACCETTA-PUGH/ROSEMARIE MAIORANO

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Teresa Accetta-Pugh and Rosemarie Maiorano are hereby reappointed Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy of Vital Statistics, to serve at the pleasure of the Town Clerk, acting as a substitute with legislative powers, effective January 1, 2014.

 

Ayes:      Councilman Diviny, Supervisor Stewart
Councilmen Troy, Morr, Valentine

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 11                                             AMEND TOWN’S PROCUREMENT TRAVEL POLICY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town’s Procurement and Travel policy is hereby amended to reflect a mileage reimbursement rate of $56 cents per mile as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.

 

Ayes:      Councilman Diviny, Supervisor Stewart
Councilmen Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 12                                             AUTHORIZE/PAY UTILITY BILLS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay utility bills prior to a Town Board Audit, to avoid late payment charges.

 

Ayes:      Councilman Diviny, Supervisor Stewart
Councilmen Troy, Morr, Valentine
Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 13                                             PAY VOUCHERS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, 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 for a total amount of $1,133,961.16.

 

Ayes:      CouncilmenTroy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 14                                             ADJOURNED/MEMORY                           

 

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

 

RESOLUTION NO. 14 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned in memory of Charles Bohan, Orangetown; and Alison Dolan, Pearl River, at 8:43 p.m.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart
CouncilpersonsTroy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Noes:      None

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                        Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk