Meeting Overview

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TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

EXECUTIVE SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2010

 

The Town Board entered this Executive Session from the Regular Town Board Meeting.  Supervisor Whalen presided and the Town Clerk called the Roll.

Present were:   Councilman Denis Troy

Councilwoman Nancy Low-Hogan

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Michael Maturo

Also present:

Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

John S. Edwards, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, First Deputy Town Attorney

Charles Richardson, Director of Finance

Robert Zimmerman, Police Captain

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.  413                                                     ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION POLICE LITIGATION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss Police litigation, at 9:55 p.m.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  414                                                     RE-ENTERED RTBM

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting, at 11:23 p.m.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

NORMAL

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2010

This Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:40 p.m.  Supervisor Whalen presided and the Town Clerk called the Roll.  Present were:

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilwoman Nancy Low-Hogan

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Michael Maturo

Also present:   Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

John Edwards, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, First Deputy Town Attorney

Robert Magrino, Deputy Town Attorney

AnnMarie Hahr, Executive Assistant to the Supervisor

Charles Richardson, Director of Finance

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Ron Delo, Director of the Dept. of Envtl Management & Engineering

Lt. Mike Moroney, Police

Sgt. Sean Russo, Police

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE

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

Charlotte Madigan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Nick DeSantis of Bennett, Kielson, Storch and DeSantis presented the 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.  Orangetown, again, received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, and is in good financial condition.  Revenues during 2009 were lower because the Town received less mortgage tax revenue and less state aid.  Also, expenditures were less than anticipated, improving the Town’s fund balance.

Supervisor Whalen along with the Town Board congratulated and presented certificates to the Pearl River High School Girls Varsity Softball Team for their achievement in becoming the first Rockland County Girls Softball New York State Champions.  The team members are Gemma Mahoney, Shannon McKiernan, Kristyn Neroda, Samantha Alicandri, Kaitlyn O’Flynn, Amanda Hartigan, Kaitlyn Goldrick, Amanda Schule, Filiz Undemir, Marianna Feger, Katherine McLaughlin, Jamie DeGennaro, Nicole Leote, Kathryn Meyers, Noreen Jordan; Coach, Mike Carlacci; Asst. Coach, Billy Donnelly and Scorekeeper, Josephine Mosella.

The Town Board recognized the Pearl River Rotary Soap Box Derby winners, Linda Stevenson, Louis Clements, Jerrime Linekin and Samantha Flynn.

Denis Troy thanked SEPTA (Pearl River Special Ed PTA) for the success of the Fourth Annual Chili Cook-off.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 391                                          G.L.F. REALTY COMPANY, INC (SHOPRITE) ZONE CHANGE PETITION/OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

 

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

RESOLVED, that the 8:00 p.m. public hearing, to consider the petition of G.L.F. Realty Company, Inc. (Shoprite), 245 East Central Avenue, Pearl River (69.13-3-35) for a zone change, from an RG District (General Residence) to a CC District (Retail Commerce), is hereby opened.

 

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 392                                          G.L.F. REALTY COMPANY, INC (SHOPRITE) ZONE CHANGE PETITION CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING

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

RESOLVED, that the public hearing to consider the petition of G.L.F. Realty Company, Inc. (Shoprite), 245 East Central Avenue, Pearl River (69.13-3-35) for a zone change, from an RG District (General Residence) to a CC District (Retail Commerce), will continue on September 28, 2010 at 8 p.m.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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Summary of Public Comments (RTBM):

Brian Kelly, Orangeburg, said he received a letter from Gallagher & Bassett that his Sewer backup claim has been denied and asked who will pay for this.

Ronni Cummings, Piermont, asked if the sick leave policy agenda item was going to be tabled.

Tom Fitzmaurice, Orangeburg, asked why the Town is hiring outside counsel to negotiate labor contracts.  The Town Attorneys should negotiate labor contracts to save money.

Robert Pearl, Blauvelt, has safety concerns with speeding cars coming down Clausland Mountain Road crossing over Greenbush Rd and continuing onto Spruce Street.

Nancee Pearl, Blauvelt, also has safety and speeding concerns on Spruce Street.

Vincent Lupi, Blauvelt, asked for criteria regarding speeding and signage.

Agnes Caniza and Elizabeth Dudley, Orangeburg, support their neighbors regarding these issues.

Regina Blake, representing the Meadows of Pearl River, said there is confusion as to the correct age for purchasing a unit, and requested approval for it to be age 55 instead of age 62.

Vincent Vellucci, Orangeburg, proposed the institution of a community garden on any Town-owned vacant parcels in Orangeburg and he volunteered to help start the garden.

Howard Teich, Orangeburg, talked about post Retirement Benefits and as a retired actuary, with experience, offered to help.

Helen Shaw, Pearl River, said the traffic study, for Shoprite, is not feasible, because the school year has ended.

John Shaw, Pearl River, said Shoprite is not a good neighbor with garbage, idling trucks and dumping snow, and he is against their zone change.

Kathie Kelley, Pearl River, spoke of the necessity of a traffic study but not while school is out.

Andrea Bruzzi, Pearl River, said she lives and witnesses the dangerous traffic conditions near Shoprite and she is against the zone change.

Five teenage drivers, all spoke against Shoprite extending their parking.

Peggy Powers, Pearl River, is against Shoprite’s zone change because of dangerous safety issues.

Jutao Chen, Pearl River, said a traffic study is not appropriate while school is closed and he is opposed to this zone change.

Kim Marich, Pearl River, said not only is there car traffic but there is heavy pedestrian traffic, in the Shoprite area and she is against extending their parking.

Mary Lange, Pearl River, said Shoprite has already expanded on a few occasions and needs to stop encroaching into the residential area.  The Town Board needs to protect our children and our way of life.

Charlene von Ohlen, Pearl River, said the traffic is very dangerous, in the Shoprite area.  She, always, has trouble getting out of her driveway, across from Shoprite.

Karen Dennis, Pearl River, is against Shoprite’s zone change.  She has safety concerns for the students and her elderly neighbors, who walk to Shoprite and CVS daily.

Katie Andizler, Pearl River, hopes the traffic study considers new 16 year old and inexperienced drivers.

Elizabeth Liuse, Pearl River, objects to Shoprite’s plan.  She believes the property should be kept residential and doing the traffic study at this time is not fair.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, wanted to know why the golf courses are not making any money.  She believes the Town Board should explain the revenues and debts of the Town.

Michael Mandel, Pearl River, believes the traffic study should be done during the time the traffic volume is high and Shoprite’s zone change is endangering the children in the district.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 393                                          CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 394                                          LEGAL SERVICES – RFP/ADVERTISE AND DISTRIBUTE

 

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized to advertise and distribute the Request for Proposal for Labor Counsel Services (RFP) for providing legal services to the Town in connection with the negotiation and administration of labor contracts and general labor relation matters.

Ayes:               Councilperson Low-Hogan, Supervisor Whalen

Councilpersons Troy, Maturo, Diviny

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 395                                          SEWER MAINTENANCE PROJECT AWARD BID/NATIONAL WATER MAIN CLEANING COMPANY

 

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

WHEREAS, the Director of DEME duly advertised for sealed bids for television inspection, cleaning, testing and sealing of sewer lines and rehabilitating manholes (Sewer System Maintenance), which were received and publicly opened on May 26, 2010.  The Director made this recommendation to the Town Board; a copy is labeled Exhibit 6-D-10, and made a part of these minutes.  Now, Therefore, Be It

RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to National Water Main Cleaning Company, Canton, MA, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $65,692.60.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 396                                          NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS                                                               OR ZONE CHANGES/SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING

 

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

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, a Public Hearing on the adoption of proposed local law enhancing notification of public hearings for special permits or zone changes is scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

RESOLUTION NO. 397                                          POLICE DEPARTMENT/SHSP HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT OVERTIME/SHSP HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT

         

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

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation and approval of the Town Attorney’s Office, the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the Agreement with the County of Rockland for police department overtime for counter-terrorism training as outlined in the SHSP HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT, wherein the Town will be reimbursed $6,046.42 for said overtime.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 398                                          SICK LEAVE POLICY/TABLED

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

NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby TABLED a Sick Leave Policy.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 399                                          ORANGETOWN POLICE/GENERAL ORDER 205/TABLED

 

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

NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby TABLED Orangetown Police Department General Order 205, dealing with Non-Work Related Absenteeism.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 400                                          INFORMATION SERVICES & EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST/ ESTABLISH POSITION/APPOINT/ANTHONY BEVELACQUA

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

RESOLVED, that the position of Information Services and Equipment Specialist (Networked System), in the Central Data Processing Department, is hereby established and Anthony Bevelacqua is hereby appointed to that position, provisional, effective June 23, 2010, grade 12-1, annual salary $52,249.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 401                                                      ACCEPT MINUTES

 

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

RESOLVED, that the May 25, 2010 Regular Town Board Meeting, Audit Meeting, and Executive Session minutes, and the June 1, 2010 Police Commission Meeting and Executive Session minutes are hereby accepted.

Ayes:               Supervisor Whalen, Councilperson Diviny

Councilpersons Troy,  Low-Hogan, Maturo

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 402                                          SEWER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROJECT 2009/CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 GREEN MOUNTAIN PIPELINE SERVICES RECEIVE AND FILE

 

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

RESOLVED, that the fully executed original of Change Order No. 1, for the Sewer System Maintenance Project 2009 with Green Mountain Pipeline Services, is received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 403                                          WWTPCIP/TIER II/III PUMPING STATIONS PHASE 2/GENERAL (PS-06-4G) COPPOLA SERVICES INC/NOTICE TO PROCEED/RECEIVE AND FILE

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

RESOLVED, the Notice to Proceed letter to Coppola Services, Inc., for the Tier II/III Pumping Stations – Phase 2, General (PS-06-4G) contract is received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

Ayes:               Councilperson Diviny, Supervisor Whalen

Councilpersons Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 404                                          WWTPCIP/TIER II/III PUMPING STATIONS PHASE 2/ELECTRICAL   (PS-06-4E) VALENTINE ELECTRIC INC NOTICE TO PROCEED/RECEIVE/ FILE

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

RESOLVED, that the Notice to Proceed letter to Valentine Electric Inc. for the Tier II/III Pumping Stations – Phase 2, Electrical (PS-06-4E) contract is received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 405                                          2011 BUDGET CALENDAR/ADOPT

 

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

WHEREAS, Article 8 of the Town Law of the State of New York provides for a budget system for a Town; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set up a budget schedule as provided in Article 8 of the Town Law by designating various dates to implement the 2011 budget; Now, Therefore, Be It

RESOLVED, that the following dates are hereby set as official dates of the Town of Orangetown for the submission and adoption of the budget as required by law:

AUGUST 20, 2010: Last date for other department heads to submit estimate of 2011 operating revenues and expenditures to Supervisor with the estimates submitted in such form and containing such information as the Supervisor shall prescribe;

AUGUST 27, 2010, Last date for department heads to submit a capital budget for 2011, as well as a capital improvement plan for the period 2011 through 2015.

BETWEEN AUGUST 30 and SEPTEMBER 17, 2010: The Town Board shall endeavor to meet with department heads and amongst themselves to discuss the budget prior to the filing of the budget by the Supervisor;

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010: Last day for each ambulance and paramedic district, and South Orangetown libraries to submit an estimate of revenues and expenditures, as well as audited financial statements;

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010: Last day for the supervisor to file with the Town Clerk the tentative budget and budget message for 2011, and the estimates and schedules of the various administrative units;

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010: At a meeting of the Town Board at 7:30 P.M. at Town Hall, Orangeburg, New York, the Town Clerk shall distribute to the Town Board the 2011 Tentative Budget for the Town and publish it on the Town’s web site.

OCTOBER 14, 2010: Last day for each fire district to submit to the Town Clerk the proposed 2011 budget and notice of public hearing on the 2011 budget for public review and inclusion on the Town’s web site.

OCTOBER 19, 2010:  Public hearing date for all fire district budgets (third Tuesday in October by State law).

OCTOBER 26, 2010: Last day for the Town Board to complete review of Tentative Budget and file the Preliminary Budget with the Town Clerk who will publish it on the Town’s web site.

OCTOBER 26, 2010: Town Clerk is directed to publish said Preliminary Budget and post a notice of public hearing as required by law on said preliminary budget, in which notice includes the salaries of the Town Board and the Town Clerk;

NOVEMBER 3, 2010: At 8:00 P.M. a public hearing on the Preliminary Budget shall be held at Town Hall at Orangeburg, New York.  At the conclusion of the hearing, the Town Board may by resolution adopt a final budget, either accepting or amending the Preliminary Budget and said budget may become the legally adopted budget for the Town of Orangetown for the year commencing January 1, 2011.

NOVEMBER 20, 2010:  Legal deadline for budget adoption and submittal of approved fire district budgets to the Town Finance Director who will publish the budgets on the Town’s web site.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  406                                         INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT SOUTH ORANGETOWN SCHOOLS     USE OF THE POOL/APPROVED

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

Resolution No.  406 – Continued

RESOLVED, that subject to permissive referendum, the Inter-municipal Agreement with the South Orangetown Central School District for the Town’s use of the pool at the South Orangetown Middle School, effective July 1, 2010, is hereby approved and, subject to final approval by the Town Attorney’s Office and the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings, the Town Supervisor is authorized to sign said agreement.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  407                                         SOUTH ORANGETOWN SCHOOLS TOWN’S LEGAL ACTION/APPROVE SETTLEMENT

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the settlement of the Town’s legal action against the South Orangetown Central School District (Index #2009-12018), and upon final approval of the Town Attorney’s Office, the Supervisor is authorized to sign the Settlement Agreement.

Aye:                Councilpersons Troy, Supervisor Whalen

Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Maturo, Diviny

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 408                                          ALIENATION OF PARK LAND ORANGE & ROCKLAND UTILITIES

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

 

Resolution of the Town Board Approving S 8278-A and A 11512-A, Relating to the Alienation of Town Owned Park Land in Connection with the Application of Orange & Rockland Utilities for a Special Permit for the Construction of Certain Transmission Structures

WHEREAS, by resolution duly adopted the 22nd day of June 2010, the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown approved and authorized the submission of home rule legislation for the alienation of certain Town owned park lands, in the nature of the grant of an easement to Orange & Rockland Utilities, a public utility, to facilitate the installation of certain transmission structures and related facilities required to enhance its ability to deliver adequate power to the corporate drive area in the hamlet of Orangeburg; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposed special state legislation, introduced as S 8278-A and A 11512-A, that would authorize such alienation by the Town, and further providing for the replacement of such lands with other park lands to be dedicated by the Town,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:

1. The Town Board, as Lead Agency, ratifies and re-affirms its Declaration of Non-Significance under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) with respect to the proposed action to be undertaken on the alienated lands;

2. The Town Board approves the submission of S 8278-A and A 11512-A as drafted.  Any errors, discrepancies or differences between the property description(s) appearing in the said bills and previous resolutions of this Board relating to the lands to be alienated are deemed corrected by this resolution, it being the express intention of this Board that the description(s)

Resolution No. 408 – Continued

appearing in S 8278-A and A 11512-A shall be the correct descriptions of the lands to be alienated; and

3. The Supervisor shall be authorized to take all action, and to sign all documents, on behalf of the Town necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.

Ayes:               Supervisor Whalen and Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Low-Hogan and Maturo

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  409                                         REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 389/2010 ALIENATION OF PARKLAND/ORANGE AND ROCKLAND UTILITIES

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

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 389/2010, pertaining to Alienation of Parkland, is hereby repealed.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  410                                         ENTERED AUDIT

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered the Audit Meeting at 9:50 p.m.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 411                                          PAY VOUCHERS

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Maturo 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, Special Districts and Parking Funds for a total amount of $1,144,476.00.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  412                                         ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered Executive Session at 9:55 p.m.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:         None

Resolution Nos. 413 and 414 see Executive Session.

RESOLUTION NO.             415                                          ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned, in memory of  Catherine Gormley, Pearl River; and Raymond J. Butterworth, Pearl River, at 11:24 p.m.

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

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk