Meeting Overview

 

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011

This Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:35 p.m.  Supervisor Whalen presided and the Town Clerk called the Roll.  Present were:

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilwoman Nancy Low-Hogan

Councilman Michael Maturo

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Also present:   Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

John Edwards, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, First Deputy Town Attorney

AnnMarie Hahr, Executive Assistant to the Supervisor

Charles Richardson, Director of Finance

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

Scott Burton, Director of Environmental Management & Engineering

John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE

Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks-Rec & Building Maint.

Maureen McGrath led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Summary of Public Comments:

John Quevedo, Tappan, requested the Town to start a master plan for traffic control.  He refutes programs and studies the Town has done, at the expense of the taxpayers.  He has concerns regarding the new traffic plan, at Lexington and Concord.  This has not improved traffic control.

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, asked who is paying for mediation of ground water on the property located at 140 Old Orangeburg Rd.  He believes a certiorari settlement fund should be established, there should be a hiring freeze and there should be zero raises.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, is concerned about tax certioraris regarding Lederle Lab/Wyeth and asked for clarification regarding the settlement and who will be responsible for this payment.

Gail Raffaele, Tappan, objects to the Town paying for port-o-johns for outside functions.  Also, when Orangeburg Commons will be addressed?

Mark Donnelly, Orangetown, is concerned about events conflicting with parking on the Piermont pier.  He pays $125.00 for a permit to park on the pier.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 374                                          CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

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

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 375                                          APPROVE AID/POLICE/NATIONAL NIGHT OUT/VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK

 

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

Resolution No. 375 – Continued

RESOLVED, that aid for the Police National Night Out being held August 2, 2011, at Veteran’s Memorial Park, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, by providing two port-o-johns, is hereby approved.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Maturo, Low-Hogan, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 376                                          APPROVE AID/ANCIENT ORDER OF

                                                                                    HIBERNIANS/CONCERT/CENTRAL AVENUE FIELD

 

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

RESOLVED, aid to the Ancient Order of Hibernians for a free concert being held Thursday, July 14, 2011, Central Avenue Field at 5:30 PM, by providing two port-o-johns (one handicapped accessible) is hereby approved.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  377                                         APPROVE AID/NYACK HOSPITAL FOUNDATION/SHOWMOBILE

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the use of the Showmobile for Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm for the Nyack Hospital Rockland 100 Event at a rental fee of $350.00 and the user providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  378                                         WAIVE BUILDING PERMIT FEES ROCKLAND CTY/ INTEROPERABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM BLUE HILL/LAMONT SITES

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the request of the Director of Facilities Management, County of Rockland – Department of General Services to waive building permit application fees for the Public Safety Interoperable Radio Communications System at the following sites is hereby approved:  Blue Hill Communications Site – $8,115.00 and Lamont Communications Site – $11,255.00.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Diviny, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  379                                         NETWORKED SYTEMS NOMINATE ANTHONY BEVELACQUA INFORMATION SERVICES & EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that provisional employee, Anthony F. Bevelacqua, is hereby nominated to take the practical examination, for possible permanent appointment, in the title of Information Services & Equipment Specialist (Networked System).  He has passed the written examination in this title, and his name appears on EL #11005.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  380                                         GRANT PERMISSION/CHIEF BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION AUTHORIZE FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

                       

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

WHEREAS, the Town Board acknowledges that New York State Penal Law section 405.00 regulates fireworks display permits.

WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that, pursuant to Penal Law §405.00(1), the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention of the Town of Orangetown, and/or his authorized agent or representative, shall be the officer designated as the “permit authority” to grant and issue fireworks permit(s) provided under Article 405 of the Penal Law.  A review of every application for a Fireworks Display Permit shall be conducted by the Bureau of Fire Prevention and all departments of the Town of Orangetown.

NOW THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby grants permission to the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention of the Town of Orangetown, and/or his authorized agent or representative, to grant and issue permit(s) to approve fireworks displays in the Town of Orangetown;

RESOLVED, that a review of every application for a Fireworks Display Permit shall be conducted by the Bureau of Fire Prevention and all necessary departments of the Town of Orangetown.

RESOLVED, that the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention of the Town of Orangetown and/or his authorized agent or representative, shall inform the applicant of a denial of the permit in writing and detail the reasons for such denial.

RESOLVED, that an applicant denied the issuance of a Fireworks Display Permit by the Bureau of Fire Prevention may appeal such decision in writing to the Town Board by filing such appeal with the Town Clerk within thirty (30) days from the date of denial of the application.  The written appeal shall state the applicants’ position with respect to the determination being appealed and will state the relief requested.  The Town Board’s approval or disapproval of the appeal shall be final and conclusive.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Diviny, Troy, Low-Hogan

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 381                                          APPROVE AMENDMENT/ROCKLAND COUNTY INTELLIGENCE CENTER 2010 AGREEMENT

 

Councilman Diviny 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 Chief of Police, approve an Amendment to the 2010 Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town and the County of Rockland providing for additional partial reimbursement by the County in the amount of FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($5,185) of the compensation costs of one Town Police Officer for services rendered to the Rockland County Intelligence Center for and during the period of  January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010, and authorize the Town Supervisor to executive such Agreement on behalf of the Town.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  382                                         APPOVE/DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS NYS DEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH (OMH)/SITE NO. 3-44-011/140 OLD ORANGEBURG RD/ORANGEBURG

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

WHEREAS, on January 23, 2003, the Town purchased property in the Hamlet of Orangeburg from the New York State Urban Development Corporation;

WHEREAS, the purchased property is adjacent to land currently held by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) at 140 Old Orangeburg Road, New York;

WHEREAS, portions of the property held by the OMH were formerly used as a laundry service, sewage treatment facility and for coal-fired power generation, leading to contamination of the groundwater;

WHEREAS, a section of the property owned by the OMH has been designated Site No. 3-44-011 on the New York State Registry of Inactive Hazardous Disposal Sites;

WHEREAS, on September 8, 2004, the OMH entered into an Order on Consent with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for the remediation of the site;

WHEREAS, although the source of contamination in Site No. 3-44-011 is on OMH property, the plume spreads into groundwater on Town property;

WHEREAS, the DEC requires the Town to enter into a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, in order to ensure that the plume continues to be remediated and that the polluted groundwater not be used as potable or process water;

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office has coordinated with the DEC on the drafting of the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions;

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office has coordinated with the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering (DEME) and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Buildings (DPRB) relating to the proposed Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions;

WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s Office, DEME and DPRB recommend the Town agree to the proposed Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions;

Resolution No. 382 – Continued

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign three original Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions relating to Site No. 3-44-011.  Upon receipt of the signed original, it is to be filed and maintained in the Town Clerk’s Office.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  383                                         TAX CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT ANDREW DECORT/65.36-2-19

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney’s Office and the Assessor, approve and authorize Dennis D. Michaels, Deputy Town Attorney, to sign the Stipulation of Discontinuance (8785/08) and Stipulation (7964/09 and 10252/10) regarding the tax certiorari proceeding Andrew E. Decort, et ano v. The Town of Orangetown, et al ., Tax Map designation 65.36-2-19, for the tax assessment years 2008 through 2010, for a total refund by the County of $209, a total refund by the Town of $797 and a total refund by the School District of $3,325.  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.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  384                                         TAX CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT/ HARBOR COVE CONDOMINIUM

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney’s Office and the Assessor, approve and authorize Dennis D. Michaels, Deputy Town Attorney, to sign the Stipulation regarding the tax certiorari proceeding Harbor Cove Condominium v. Brian Kenney, et ano, Tax Map designation 77.55-11.5/1021, for the tax assessment years 2008 through 2010, for a total refund by the County of   $21,680, a total refund by the Town of $40,375 and a total refund by the School District of $93,023.  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.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 385                                          APPROVE TAX CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT/WYETH HOLDINGS

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

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney’s Office and the Assessor, approve and authorize the Town Attorney to sign a Stipulation settling pending tax certiorari proceedings filed by Wyeth Holdings Corp. v. Town of Orangetown, et. al for Tax Map designation(s) 68.08-1-1 (additional tax lots in filing are to be discontinued) for assessment

Resolution No. 385 – Continued

years 2006 and 2011  for a total refund by the County of approximately $538,520.00, and a total refund by the Town of  approximately $2,355,980.00.  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.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 386                                          CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION    2011 SEWER WORK/RAINES & WELSH & SONS CONTRACTORS

 

Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney and the Director of the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, a Certificate of Registration for 2011 Sewer Work is approved to:  Raines & Welsh & Sons Contractors, Inc., PO Box 85, Thiells, NY 10984.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Low-Hogan, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  387                                         DEME/DECLARE SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

 

Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Department of Environmental Management & Engineering, declare the following equipment surplus:

1 – 1998 Ford Expedition – Vin # 1FMPU18L1WLB19623

1 – 1998 Chevrolet Utility Truck –  Vin# 1GBJC34ROWF061395

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Low-Hogan, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 388                                          AWARD RFP/SIDEWALK SAWCUTTING/PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Maturo and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the RFP for a Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal, be awarded to

Precision Concrete Cutting, Montgomery, New York, the lowest qualified bidder, in an amount not to exceed $22,500.00, to be charged to Account #A5410.0457.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 389                                          REJECT BIDS/CURB AND SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION, REPLACEMENT & REPAIR

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, reject bids received for curb and sidewalk construction, replacement and repair as the bids received were substantially higher than the budget allocation.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  390                                         ACCEPT RETIREMENT/KATHLEEN O’HARA/JUSTICE COURT

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the Town Board accepts, with regret, the retirement of Kathleen O’Hara, Justice Court, effective June 5, 2011.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 391                                          ACCEPT MINUTES

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

RESOLVED, that the May 10, 2011 Regular Town Board Meeting, Audit Meeting and Executive Session minutes; the May 17, 2011 Executive Session minutes; and the May 20, 2011 Special Town Board Meeting minutes are hereby accepted.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Diviny, Maturo, Low-Hogan, Troy

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 392                                          RECEIVE/FILE/DOCUMENTS/TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

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

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

1. The Castle at Bluehill, Inc. d/b/a Emmett’s Castle Blue Hill

• License Agreement, dated May 12, 2011 – fully executed
• Certificate of Liability Insurance, dated 5/9/2011 (Raymond Sheridan Financial)
• Certificate of NYS Worker’s Compensation Insurance Coverage, dated 5/10/2011 (Wesco Insurance Company).
• Certificate of Insurance Coverage Under the NYS Disability Benefits Law, dated 5/10/2011 (The First Rehabilitation Life Insurance Company of America).

1. Agreement (dated 11/18/2010) fully executed with Holt Construction as the Construction Manager for blue Hill Golf Course Clubhouse Renovations.
2. Notice of Violation Compliance Update Response Letter to NYSDEC-Division of Water, Region 3, dated May 13, 2011.
3. Restrictive Covenant between Mary M. & Kevin W. Phelan and the Town, dated 3/30/11, for property at 203 Ehrhardt Road, Pearl River (Rockland Cty Inst #2011-14080).

Resolution No. 392 – Continued

1. Covenant, Hold Harmless & Indemnification Agreement, between Gyungsoo Lee and Oksoon Yim and the Town for property at 79 Chestnut Oval, Orangeburg.
2. Blue Hill Golf Clubhouse Renovation Change Order No. 1 for Contract 1P-Plumbing, with Pearl River Plumbing, Heating & Electric, Inc. (Bertussi’s).
3. Blue Hill Golf Clubhouse Renovation Change Order No. 1 for Contract 1G-General with Divine Construction Corp.
4. Storm Water Maintenance Agreement, dated 4/18/11, with Suncap Property Group, LLC, 622 Route 303, Orangeburg, NY (Rockland Cty Inst #2011-15998).
5. Ramsay Subdivision, 110 William St (Sparkill Ave), Sparkill, NY.

• 5’ road Widening Deed, dated 4/11/2011, (Rockland Cty Inst #2011-16022)
• Drainage Easement – Lot 2, dated 4/11/11, (Rockland Cty Inst#2011-16023)
• Conservation Easement, dated 7/19/10, (Rockland Cty Inst#2011-16024)
• Declaration of Covenant and Storm Water Maintenance Agreement, dated 3/30/11, (Rockland Cty Inst#2011-16025)

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Diviny, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 393                                          RECEIVE/FILE/DOCUMENTS/TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE/MUNICIPAL SEPARATE SEWER SYS MS-4 ANNUAL REPORT – STORMWATER

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the Municipal Separate Sewer Systems MS 4 Annual Report – Stormwater for the period 3/10/2010 to 3/9/2011 is received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office and available for the public to review on the Town’s website.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 394                                          ACCEPT RESIGNATION/PO DANIEL WILSON

 

Supervisor Whalen offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Maturo and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the resignation of Police Officer Daniel Wilson, from the Orangetown Police Department, is accepted with regret, effective June 14, 2011.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  395                                           APPROVE LEASE/GOOSETOWN BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the 60 month lease, with Goosetown, for a UHF XPR8400 repeater and new antenna system, at the Blue Hill Golf Course at a cost of $1,290.00 for each six month period ($12,900 for five years), to be charged to Account Number E.7250. 444 is hereby approved.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Diviny, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

RESOLUTION NO. 396                                          DEME/APPROVE CONSULTANT KENECK SKIBINSKI

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that Keneck Skibinski is appointed as a part-time consultant to the position of Chief Operator for the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, for approximately 16 hours per week, at a salary of $75.00 per hour, for a maximum amount of $19,000.00, effective June 15, 2011.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  397                                         APPOINT/COURT CONSTABLE VICTOR M REYES

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

RESOLVED, that Victor M. Reyes is hereby appointed to the position of Court Constable (PT) in the Justice Court, from Eligible List number 07132/61-613, $20.00 per hour, effective June 14, 2011.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  398                                         APPOINT/COURT CONSTABLE MICHAEL J STOPLER

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

RESOLVED, that Michael J. Stopler is hereby appointed to the position of Court Constable (PT) in the Justice Court, from Eligible List number 07132/61-613, $20.00 per hour, effective June 14, 2011.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 399                                          VITAL RECORDS/ CONSOLIDATION ROCKLAND PSYCHATRIC CENTER VITAL RECORDS/TOWN

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, the Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Town of Orangetown and the Rockland Psychiatric Center Vital Statistics Reporting District, have entered into agreement to consolidate the Rockland Psychiatric Center Primary Registration District with the Town of Orangetown’s Primary Registration District for vital statistics, into one primary registration district of the Town of Orangetown; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 4120.2(a) of the Public Health Law, such action is subject to approval of the Town Of Orangetown Town Board and

WHEREAS, based upon the approval by the Orangetown Town Board, the New York State Commissioner of Health may issue an order combining the two districts;

Resolution No. 399 – Continued

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the request of the Town of Orangetown Primary Registration District and the Rockland Psychiatric Center Primary Registration District, the Orangetown Town Board, does hereby approve the consolidation and combination of the Rockland Psychiatric Center Primary Registration District and the Town Of Orangetown Primary Registration District into one Town of Orangetown Primary Registration District; subject to the approval of the NYS Commissioner of Health, and

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of Orangetown is hereby directed to send a certified copy of this resolution to the New York State Commissioner of Health, New York State Vital Records, Rockland County Clerk, Rockland County Legislature and the Rockland Psychiatric Center Vital Statistics Registration District.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Diviny, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 400                                          APPROVE/EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT CONTRACT/JOHNSON CONTROLS/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSER/TOWN HALL

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Maturo and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that an emergency procurement contract, with Johnson Controls, in the amount of $20,795.08, to replace an air conditioning compressor unit for the newer section of Town Hall, to be charged to Account Number A.1620.200, is hereby approved.

Aye:                Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Maturo, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 401                                          ENTERED AUDIT

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered the Audit Meeting at 9:05 p.m.

Aye:                Councilpersons Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 402                                          PAY VOUCHERS

Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan 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 $1,908,300.76.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Low-Hogan, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 403                                          ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan Supervisor Whalen and was unanimously adopted:

Resolution No. 403 – Continued

RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered Executive Session at 9:10 p.m.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Low-Hogan, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

 

Resolution Nos. 404 and 405 see Executive Session.

 

RESOLUTION NO.             406                                          ADJOURNMENT

Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned, in memory of Ferdinando (Fred) Sica, Blauvelt; Robert Tobin, Tappan; Richard Dunbar, Piermont; Helen Ostrom, Orangeburg; Richard McCaffrey, Orangeburg, Richard Ford, Blauvelt; Eleanor Garrabrant, Blauvelt; Suzanne Goyette, Blauvelt; Audrey Neus, Pearl River; Patrick Mulkern, Pearl River; Mae Grace Marino, Pearl River; and Joan McGann, Pearl River; at 10:55 p.m.

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Low-Hogan, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk