Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2012

This Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:34 p.m.  Supervisor Stewart presided and the Deputy Town Clerk called the Roll.  Present were:

 

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Thomas Morr

Councilman Paul Valentine

 

Also present:   Teresa Accetta-Pugh, Deputy Town Clerk

John Edwards, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, First Deputy Town Attorney

Charles Richardson, Director of Finance

Joseph Moran, Commissioner of DEME

Kevin Nulty, Police Chief

John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE

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

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

Teresa Accetta-Pugh led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

Summary of Public Comments (RTBM):

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, explained that the Pearl River Parks & Activity Committee pays for the 4^th of July fireworks and carnival through donations and fundraisers.  This committee is not part of Orangetown Parks and Recreation Dept.  He is in favor of a 3% cell tower rental increase.

Esta Baitler, Sparkill, wanted to know the start date for the Route 340 sidewalk project.

Timothy Englert, Valley Cottage, asked the Town Board for support for the completion of the NY Bike Trail from the George Washington Bridge to Bear Mountain.

Kristi Morgaard, Piermont, said Rt. 9W motorists speed, cyclists do not follow the rules of the road, and there is no Police presence.  She hopes for the start of safety procedures.

Ray Alicea, Orangeburg resident and who’s Aunt, a cyclist, died on Rt. 9W, spoke about a speed limit modification request being denied and his concern over general safety on Rt. 9W.  He suggested signage – warning of road conditions.  He is willing to help and he encouraged the Town Board to work with the DOT and other representatives to put safety measures in place.

Larry Cerri, Nyack, believes unless cyclists are stopped now from traveling on Ash St. and Rt. 9W, there is going to be more tragedies.

Carol Fleischmann, Nyack, alleged that it is very dangerous to turn onto Rt. 9W and that Tweed Blvd. has become an alternate route to Rt. 9W.  Motorists speed on both of these roads.

Pat Esgate, Piermont, explained Rt. 9W is dangerous and not wide enough for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.  She is in favor of cyclists but they should stay off Rt. 9W.

Peter Fruchtman, Palisades, said Rt. 9W is a death stretch and emergency action needs to be taken today.  Police at each end will slow all drivers down.

Diane Goodwin, representing cyclists clubs, believes Rt. 9W is an official bike path.  She suggested speed limit reduction, speed cameras and flashing traffic lights as safety precautions.

Carol Baxter, Palisades, spoke about safety efforts on Rt. 9W.  Police presence is a necessity on Rt. 9W, especially on the weekends.  She urged the Town Board to work with the DOT.

RitaJo Atkins, Spring Valley, hopes everyone together can reach safety solutions for both motorist and cyclists on Rt. 9W.

Keith Brennan, Town employee, said he is very disturbed by the amount of people cursing at him while he directs traffic on Rt. 9W.  Everyone needs to work together for the safety of all.

Ellen Richmond, Nyack, said traffic is always a problem, speeding is a major problem and trucks are inappropriate in residential sections of Rt. 9W. The fact is cyclists, motorists and residences are always going to be on Rt. 9W.

Jen Benapied, representative for Cyclist International, believes Rt. 9W should remain open to cyclists, however, the speed limit should be reduced to 35 mph or less and the speed limit should be enforced.

Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, asked what are the terms and what was the process for the gas and electric contracts.  He spoke about high assessments in Orangetown compared to other towns.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 304                                          CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 305                                          OPEN PH/AMEND TOWN CODE CHAPTER 15-17/BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION FEES/NORMAL WORKING HOURS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the 8:00 p.m. public hearing to amend the Town Code, Chapter 15-17, entitled “Fees” to correct the normal working hours of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and to amend the fees for inspections conducted outside of normal working hours is hereby opened.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

 

The Deputy Town Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication and the Notice of Posting; copies are labeled Exhibit 06-B-12 and made a part of these minutes.

 

 

LOCAL LAW NO. 3, 2012

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

 

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 11, 1991 (CHAPTER 15 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF ORANGETOWN ENTITLED “FIRE PREVENTION CODE”)

 

Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown that Local Law No. 11 of 1991 (Chapter 15 of the Code of the Town of Orangetown entitled “Fire Prevention Code”), as amended by Local Law No. 2 of 1995, is hereby amended as follows:

 

 

1. Amend Section 15E to read as follows:

 

“Upon application, inspections may be conducted outside of the normal working hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. [9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.], Monday through Friday, except holidays, and in the sole discretion of the town and subject to the availability of personnel, said inspection shall be made outside of normal working hours for an additional fee of Three Hundred ($300.00) dollars [$200] for the first three (3) hours or part thereof and Three Hundred ($300.00) dollars [$200] for each additional three (3) hours or part thereof.”

 

EXPLANATION:            Matter in italics is new;

Matter in [   ] is old language to be deleted.

 

 

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, questioned the working hours and the increase in fees.  He also asked why the fees are in the Town Code and not done by a resolution.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 306                                          CLOSE PH/AMEND TOWN CODE CHAPTER 15-17/BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION FEES/NORMAL WORKING HOURS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Troy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 307                                          LEAD AGENCY/AMEND TOWN CODE CHAPTER 15-17/BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION FEES/NORMAL WORKING HOURS

 

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

 

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

 

Aye:                Councilmen Troy, Valentine, Diviny, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 308                                          SEQRA DECLARATION/AMEND TOWN CODE/ CHAPTER 15-17 BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION FEES/NORMAL WORKING HOURS

 

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.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 309                                          ADOPT LOCAL LAW 3, 2012/AMEND TOWN CODE/ CHAPTER 15-17 BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION FEES/NORMAL WORKING HOURS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts Local Law 3, 2012 to amend the Town Code, Chapter 15-17, entitled “Fees” to correct the normal working hours of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and to amend the fees for inspections conducted outside of normal working hours

 

Aye:                Councilmen Morr, Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 310                                          OPEN PH/PEARL RIVER VETERANS LLC/THE POINTE AT LAKE TAPPAN (73.10/1/4-6)/AMEND CONDITIONS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the 8:05 p.m. public hearing to consider the petition by Pearl River Veterans LLC, for The Pointe at Lake Tappan (73.10/1/4-6), to change the maximum number of units permitted to be constructed on the property, the elimination of the condition that affordable dwelling units be included among the units, a change in the concept proposal from units for sale to units for rental, and overall change to the previously approved concept plan and layout is hereby opened.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

 

The Deputy Town Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication and the Notice of Posting; copies are labeled Exhibit 06-C-12 and made a part of these minutes.

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Donald Brenner, Attorney for Pearl River Veterans LLC, explained the Town adopted a local law designating this property a PAC Zone (Planned Adult Community) with certain conditions, on December 5, 2005.  His client is now petitioning to modify the maximum number of units permitted from 142 to 159 units plus one for the caretaker; to eliminate affordable units, to change all units from purchase to all rentals units; and to change the approved layout and concept plan.  Presently, the rentals are estimated to be between $1,800 and $2,300 a month.  The new plan adapts to the present needs of seniors today and will provide a large percent of designed open space, called “Forever Green”.  Since comments have not been received from the County, he requested that this public hearing be continued at the next Workshop.  Mr. Brenner said, the County implied that they would not have their comments by tonight but will have them by our next Workshop.

Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, is concerned about the increase of services and the impact of revenue to the Town.  He believes the Town will receive more revenue with non-rentals.

Patricia Michele, The Hollows, believes these rentals are a negative impact on The Hollows.  She asked if there are going to be any affordable rentals.

Anne McMullan, The Hollows, believes the rental fees are too high and asked the Town Board if they think there are people willing to pay $30,000 annually for rent.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 311                                          CONTINUE PH/PEARL RIVER VETERANS LLC/THE POINTE AT LAKE TAPPAN (73.10/1/4-6)/AMEND CONDITIONS

 

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that this public hearing to consider the petition by Pearl River Veterans LLC, for The Pointe at Lake Tappan (73.10/1/4-6) to change the maximum number of units permitted to be constructed on the property, the elimination of the condition that affordable dwelling units be included among the units, a change in the concept proposal from units for sale to units for rental, and overall change to the previously approved concept plan and layout will continue on July 17, 2012 at 8 p.m.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

 

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.             312                                          ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Stewart, Councilmen Diviny, Troy, Morr and Valentine, John Edwards, and Teresa Kenny.

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss the PBA contract, at 9:58 p.m.

 

Ayes:               Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.             313                                          RE-ENTERED 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 10:25 p.m.

 

Ayes:               Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 314                                          APPROVE PBA CONTRACT

 

 

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

 

RESOLVED that the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the PBA, dated 5/31/12, and the Memorandum of Agreement, dated 6/26/12, as revised by the Town, are hereby approved, subject to PBA ratification, which Agreements include a salary increase of 2.25% in 2011, 2.25% in 2012, 2.35% in 2013, 2.45% in 2014 and 2.50% in 2015.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Noes:               Councilman Morr, Supervisor Stewart

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 315                                          APPROVE SHOWMOBILE/SONS OF ITALY/ITALIAN FEST

 

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

 

RESOLVED that use of the Showmobile, by the Blauvelt Sons of Italy, for their Italian Fest, from Thursday Sept 13 to Sunday Sept 16, at a rental cost of $350.00, with the user supplying a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured, is hereby approved.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Morr, Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 316                                          APPROVE AID/PEARL RIVER PARK & ACTIVITY COMMITTEE, INC.

 

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

Resolution No. 316 – Continued

 

RESOLVED that aid to the Pearl River Park & Activity Committee, Inc., by providing 15 trash receptacles and 20 yard dumpster, for their carnival, to be held June 27^th through July 1^st on the Central Avenue field in Pearl River, is hereby approved.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Troy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 317                                          AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR             2012 CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AGREEMENT

 

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

 

RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the 2012 Stormwater II Education Program Agreement with the Cornell Cooperative Extension.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 318                                          CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION    2012 SEWER WORK

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine 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 2012 Sewer Work is approved to the following:

 

• RR PLUMBING SERVICE CORPORATION, 525 Waverly Avenue,   Mamaroneck, NY
• RAINES AND WELSH & SONS, INC., 102 East Railroad Avenue, West Haverstraw, NY

 

Aye:                Councilmen Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 319                                          DECLARE SURPLUS EQUIPMENT HIGHWAY DEPT

 

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

 

RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, the following equipment is declared surplus:

• 1997 Case 621B Loader JEE0053220
• 1990 FWD dump/plow 1F9AH28R7LCFT1135
• 1990 FWD plow 1F9AH28R6LCFT1143
• 1987 FWD dump/plow 1F9AH28R5JCFT1146
• 1989 Ingersoll-Rand, Compressor P-175B-W-D
• 1991 Brush Bandit 1250 Chipper (being used by Parks Dept.)
• 2005 (apprx.)Weil-Mclain LBG serires II boiler. Model-LGB8W/SN5..

8 sections. Input – 910,000 BTU/HR – Min Input 455,000 BTU/HR.  CSA

Gross output – 737,100 BTU/HR

Resolution No. 319 – Continued

 

• 1998 Tarco Windy-400 leaf machine
• Portable Tripod Winch with mounting plate. MTH 120, model 120, serial

#8501094, capacity 300 lbs.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Diving, Troy, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 320                                          ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS CONTRACTS/AUTHORIZE FINANCE DIRECTOR

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Finance Director is hereby authorized to sign the energy contracts, with the following suppliers contingent on pricing similar to quotes received on June 26^th and on the Town Attorney’s approval of the contract provisions:

 

Direct Energy for electricity excluding street lights, for the period of 24 months starting in May of 2013,

 

Suez for street light electricity, for the period of 36 months, starting in December of 2012, and

 

Major Energy for natural gas, for the period of 24 months, starting in July of 2013.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Troy, Valentine, Diviny, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 321                                          ADOPT BUDGET CALENDAR

 

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  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 2013 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:

 

JUNE 15, 2012: Last date for department heads to submit a capital budget for 2013, as well as a capital improvement plan for the period 2013 through 2017;

 

JULY 30, 2012 : Last date for other department heads to submit estimate of 2013 operating revenues and expenditures to Supervisor with the estimates submitted in such form and containing such information as the Supervisor shall prescribe;

 

BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 4 and SEPTEMBER 14, 2012: 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 14, 2012: 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;

 

 

Resolution No. 321 – Continued

 

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012: Last day for the supervisor to file with the Town Clerk the tentative budget and budget message for 2013, and the estimates and schedules of the various administrative units;

 

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012: 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 2013 Tentative Budget for the Town and publish it on the Town’s web site;

 

OCTOBER 12, 2012: Last day for each fire district to submit to the Town Clerk the proposed 2013 budget and notice of public hearing on the 2013 budget for public review and inclusion on the Town’s web site;

 

OCTOBER 16, 2012:  Public hearing date for all fire district budgets (third Tuesday in October by State law);

 

OCTOBER 23, 2012: 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 23, 2012: Town Clerk is directed to publish said Preliminary Budget and post a notice of public hearing, as required by law, on said Preliminary Budget, to be held on November 7, 2012, which notice includes the salaries of the Town Board and the Town Clerk, and a public hearing on tax cap override, if necessary;

 

NOVEMBER 7, 2012: At 8:00 P.M. a public hearing on the Preliminary Budget and tax cap override, if necessary, shall be held at Town Hall at Orangeburg, New York.  At the conclusion of the hearing, and provided there is no tax cap override required, 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, 2013; and

 

NOVEMBER 20, 2012:  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.  In the event a Local Law authorizing a tax cap override was adopted following the November 7 public hearing, the budget will be adopted at November 20 meeting.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 322                                          ACCEPT/RECEIVE/FILE/DOCUMENTS             TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

 

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

 

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

1. Pearl River Fire District Annual Audit for Year Ending December 31, 2011.
2. Two Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions with NYS Dept. of Mental Health and the Town of Orangetown, dated June 20, 2011 and June 24, 2011, for property located at 140 Old Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg (RPC), which recorded in the Rockland County Clerk’s Office as Instr. No.2012-1183 and 2012-1184.
3. The Regular Town Board Meeting, Audit Meeting and Executive Session minutes for May 29, 2012.
4. Covenant, Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement, dated February 2, 2012 between 38 Ramland Road LLC and the Town for property located at 88 Ramland Road, Orangeburg (77.05-1-36), which was recorded in the Rockland County Clerk’s Office as Instr. No. 2012-16539.

 

Resolution No. 322 – Continued

 

1. Updated implementation schedule for the County Flow Control Law, from Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority, dated June 6, 2012.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Morr, Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 323                                          AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR/AGREEMT WORKFORCE INVESTMENT OF BOARD OF ROCKLAND COUNTY, INC./ NATIONAL EMERGENCY GRANT

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the County of Rockland was awarded a National Emergency Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to administer the storm clean-up program approved for the Town of Orangetown, and

 

WHEREAS, the County of Rockland has delegated its authority and authorized the Workforce Investment Board of Rockland County, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, located at 2 New Hempstead Road, New City, New York, to act in its behalf with regard to this program, and

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown represents itself as being qualified and capable of providing services eligible for said grant, and

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown desires to enter into an agreement with the Workforce Investment Board of Rockland County, Inc. to provide said services to unemployed adults and/or dislocated workers in accordance with the eligibility requirements of the grant;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, be it

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with the Workforce Investment Board of Rockland County, Inc., effective June 26, 2012 and terminating on September 30, 2012, to provide services eligible for the National Emergency Grant, subject to review by the Office of the Town Attorney.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 324                                          VESTRY OF CHRIST CHURCH GRANT/NYS PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND

 

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

 

WHEREAS, The Vestry of Christ Church is applying to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for a grant under the Environmental Protection Fund for an historic preservation project to be located at 416 Valentine Avenue, Sparkill, New York, a site located within the territorial jurisdiction of the Council of the Town of Orangetown; and

 

WHEREAS, as a requirement under the rules of these programs, said not-for-profit corporation must obtain the “approval/endorsement of the governing body of the municipality in which the project will be located”;

 

Resolution No. 324 – Continued

 

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by this august body that the Council of the Town of Orangetown hereby does approve and endorse the application of Christ Church for a grant under the Environmental Protection Fund for an historic preservation project known as the Roof Restoration of Christ Church and located within this community.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Troy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 325                                          APPROVE AGREEMENT/ROCKLAND CTY/REIMBURSEMENT/ROCKLAND CTY INTEL UNIT/JANUARY 1, 2012 – JUNE 30, 2012

 

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

 

RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to sign a contract with the County of Rockland, providing for reimbursement by the County for the services of one police officer assigned to the Rockland County Intelligence Unit for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012 in the maximum sum of SIXTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($62,500.00), said sum prorated based upon the actual time the officer was assigned to the Unit during the stated period; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Finance Director is directed to immediately invoice the County of Rockland for the full amount due and owing pursuant to the terms of the Agreement authorized by this Resolution.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 326                                          APPROVE REVISED AGREEMT WILSON, ELSER, MOSCOWITZ, EDELMAN & DICKER, LLP LOBBYING SERVICES/JUNE 15, – DECEMBER 31, 2012

 

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

 

RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to sign a letter agreement with the law firm of Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker (the “Firm”), modifying the previous agreement between the parties, pursuant to which the Firm is retained to serve as Government Affairs Counsel to the Town.   The total cost to the Town under the revised agreement shall be FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($5,500.00), plus actual expenses, if and as incurred, for the period from June 15, 2012 through December 31, 2012.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 327                                          APPROVE POLICE TRAINING POLICY/GRANT PERMISSION IN SERVICE/FIREARMS TRAINING POLICE OFFICERS DAY OFF

 

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

 

Resolution No. 327 – Continued

 

RESOLVED that a Training Policy, for the Orangetown Police Department, which allows the Police Administration to grant permission to Police Officers, to attend in service/firearms training on their day off and to receive compensatory time to be used by March 31^st of the following year, is hereby approved.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 328                                          ENTERED AUDIT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered the Audit Meeting at 11:07 p.m.

 

Aye:                Councilmen Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 329                                          PAY VOUCHERS

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr 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 $872,318.01.

 

Ayes:               Councilmen Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 330                                          RE-ENTERED RTBM ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY

 

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 and adjourned, in memory of Lawrence (Larry) McGee, Pearl River; George D. Garrecht, III, Tappan; and Daniel P. Dinan, Orangeburg, at 11:10 p.m.

 

Ayes:               Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:               None

 

 

 

 

 

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Teresa Accetta-Pugh, Deputy Town Clerk