Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2006

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

 

Councilman Denis O’Donnell

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas A. Morr

Absent:            Councilwoman Marie Manning

 

Also present:            Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

Teresa Kenny, Town Attorney

John S. Edwards, First Deputy Town Attorney

Suzanne Barclay, Exec Asst. to Supervisor

Charles Richardson, Director of Finance

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Ron Delo, Director of Dept. Environmental Mgt. & Eng.

Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

Brian Kenney, Assessor

Mary McCloskey, Assessor’s Office

Paul Witte, Code Enforcement

Rich Rose, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings

 

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk.

 

Public Comment

Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, believes the public portion should be televised, also has concerns regarding the Town Board’s expenditures.

Gertrude Brizzolara, Orangeburg, also agrees the public portion should be televised; she is being taxed out of this area.

Ruth Weber, Upper Grandview Association, wants the activist of Town Government to be back on Cablevision.  We should have open government.

Ted Weber, Upper Grandview, agrees with others regarding the public portion returning to Cablevision.

Arnie Shore, Orangeburg, feels taxpayers’ money was wasted on the ball fields.  He said the Town is spending too much money and the Town Board should be more frugal.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, asked if part-time positions have benefits and also wants the public portion on Cablevision.

Nick Frustaci, Sparkill, against establishing the part-time clerk position in the Parks and Recreation Dept.

 

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways, acknowledge the following volunteers for Adopt-A-Road, Adopt-A-Spot and helping to keep Orangetown beautiful:

 

Blauvelt Lyons, St. Dominic’s Home, Dr. Eva Turner, STAC, and the residents of Ethan Allen Court, Orangeburg, Carol Lane, Tappan and Linda Lane, Pearl River.

 

James Dean also presented awards to the following young adults of Summit School for their contribution to the community and particularly the Highway Department.  He also thanked Dottie Dean for her dedication to her students.

 

Assistant Director – Sy Samuals, Staff Supervisors – Kyle Hassle and Shulton Whitley

Students:  Steven Acosta, Stephen Albrecht,             Mathew Brasen, Siobhan Baudendistel, Seth Cruver, Jonathan Georgens, Christopher Hamilton, Kanaan Harrison, Richard Light, Christine Mister, Elisha Terrana.

 

 

Jim Dean along with Stephan Munno and Mike Yannazzone presented the following awards:

 

Highway Perfect Attendance Award – Christopher Feroldi

Highway 99% Attendance Award – Steve Elmendorf, Ken Schmidt & Duane Henthorne

 

A special acknowledgement was give to Thomas DeMeola in recognition of his 35 Years of Service.  Tom came to the Town of Orangetown directly from the Marines having served his country in the Vietnam War.

 

Supervisor Kleiner gave an update regarding the two proposed developers for RPC and the Town Board will be meeting with them early next week.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.  235                                         CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public comment portion is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons O’Donnell, Morr, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

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RESOLUTION NO.  236                                         NONCRIMINAL FINGERPRINTING OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public hearing to consider a proposed Local Law adding a new Chapter to the Code of the Town of Orangetown, entitled “Noncriminal Fingerprinting” is hereby opened.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons O’Donnell, Morr, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

 

The Town Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication and the Notice of Posting; copies are labeled Exhibit 03-E-06, and made a part of these minutes.

 

Kevin Mulhearn, Deputy Town Attorney, explained that this proposed Local Law is for non-criminal purposes.

 

The public portion was opened and there were no public comments.

 

RESOLUTION NO.  237                                         NONCRIMINAL FINGERPRINTING CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public comment portion of the public hearing for Noncriminal Fingerprinting is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, O’Donnell, Morr

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

RESOLUTION NO.  238                                         ADOPT LOCAL LAW/NONCRIMINAL FINGERPRINTING

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts a Local Law adding a new Chapter to the Code of the Town of Orangetown, entitled “Noncriminal Fingerprinting”.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

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RESOLUTION NO.  239                                         CHANGE IN VETERANS EXEMPTION OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public hearing to consider an amendment to Local Law No. 11, 1997, Chapter 34, Article IV, of the Town Code entitled “Change in Veterans Exemption” is hereby opened.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

 

The Town Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication and the Notice of Posting; copies are labeled Exhibit 03-F-06, and made a part of these minutes.

 

Brian Kenney, Assessor, explained the options to the Town Board and how these exemptions would affect the tax rate on the budget.

 

The public portion was opened and the following people spoke:

Bruce Stokes, Disabled American Veteran’s Service Officer, asked for the maximum exemption for the Veterans’ community.  The effects of war stay with veterans and their families for their lifetime.

Robert Cochrane, Blauvelt VFW, requested the maximum amount.  Veterans should be considered when taxpayers’ money is being spent.

Tom Coffey, American Legion Post 329, Pearl River, would appreciate the maximum amount.

Ed Dell, DeMeola VFW Post 1615, Orangeburg, is proud to be a veteran and living in Orangetown and asked the Town Board for the maximum amount.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, these veteranss are the greatest generation and they deserve a raise in their exemption benefits.

Gerald Linsiki, Pearl River, appreciates that the town will share the tax increase but added that the veterans served all of the townpeople.

 

Supervisor Kleiner, Councilman O’Donnell, Councilman Troy are in favor of Option 2 because of our high respect for our veterans.

Councilman Morr is in favor of Option 2 because of the high esteem and respect for our Veterans.  Our high quality of life is enjoyed by all of us because of our veterans.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.  240                                         CHANGE IN VETERANS EXEMPTION CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

 

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

 

Resolution No.  240 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the public comment portion of the public hearing for a Change in the Veterans Exemption is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

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RESOLUTION NO.  241                                         ADOPT LOCAL LAW/ CHANGE IN VETERANS EXEMPTION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts an amendment (Option #2) to Local Law No. 11, 1997, Chapter 34, Article IV, of the Town Code entitled “Change in Veterans Exemption”.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Morr, O’Donnell, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

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John S. Edwards, First Deputy Town Attorney, explained the following five resolutions.

 

RESOLUTION NO.  242                                         DEME/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby receive, accept and direct the filing with the Town Clerk the Map, Plan and Report entitled “Capital Plan Amendment”, dated March 22, 2006, amending the “Report on the Establishment of the Orangetown Sewer District and Implementation of the Phase 1 Capital Improvement Plan”, dated July 18, 2005.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  243                                         RESOLUTION DECLARING PHASE I OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THE TOWN’S SEWER DISTRICT WASTEWATER FACILITIES, AS AMENDED, A TYPE II ACTION UNDER SEQRA

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board, on September 12, 2005, through Resolution No. 562, resolved that the proposed creation of the Town of Orangetown Sewer District would not cause or

occasion significant environmental impacts, based upon reports, documents and exhibits referenced therein, and

 

WHEREAS, in making the above determination, the Town Board considered, as part thereof, Phase I of the Capital Improvement Plan for the Town of Orangetown Sewer District

 

Resolution No.  243 – Continued

 

Wastewater Facilities, as more fully detailed and described in a certain “Report on the Establishment of the Orangetown Sewer District and Implementation of the Phase 1 Capital Improvement Plan”, dated July 18, 2005 (the “Report”); and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board, also on September 12, 2005, through Resolution No. 563, resolved to create the Town of Orangetown Sewer District, and authorized Phase I of the Capital Improvement Plan for the Town of Orangetown Sewer District Wastewater Facilities, and

 

WHEREAS, on October 24, 2005, the Town Board adopted the Final Order Establishing the Orangetown Sewer District at a cost not to exceed $22,100,000.00; and

 

WHEREAS, by Capital Plan Amendment, dated March 22, 2006 (“Amended Map Plan and Report”), and related memoranda, the Town Board has been advised by the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering for the Town of Orangetown, and Stearns & Wheler, LLC, the Town’s consulting engineering firm, that it will be in the Town’s best financial interests to incorporate additional improvements to the facilities of the District into Phase I of the Capital Improvement Plan for the Town of Orangetown Sewer District Wastewater Facilities, as more fully detailed and described in the Report, at this time, rather than at a later time, at an aggregate estimated maximum cost of $8,100,000.00, said improvements consisting of the replacement of clarifier walkways, gratings, weirs and collectors; clarifier wall reconstruction; installation and/or construction of new chlorine tanks and dechlorination systems; installation of a new stand-by generator, the construction of a new sludge loading building; pumping station improvements, including new pumps, motors, controls, emergency generator, flow meters, screenings equipments, level sensing and building reconstruction and modification; odor controls, partial reconstruction of and/or constructions of pumping stations; and the extension of new gravity and force sewer mains, all of the foregoing to include any equipment, furnishings, machinery or apparatus, and any ancillary or related work or expenses, including but not limited to legal and publication costs, required in connection therewith; and

 

WHEREAS, the said Amended Map, Plan and Report, has been filed with, and accepted by, the Town Board and filed with the Town Clerk;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the Town Board, having reviewed a memo dated March 9, 2006 from Michael Tamblin, P.E. of Stearns and Wheler, LLC, and having reviewed a memo dated March 10, 2006 from Ron Delo, P.E., Director of the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, and having reviewed all of the referenced reports and documents, and, otherwise being familiar with the nature of the increase and improvement to the facilities of the District, hereby adopts the findings and conclusions set forth in the Amended Map, Plan and Report and related said memoranda, and concludes that Phase I of the Capital Improvement Plan for the Town of Orangetown Sewer District Wastewater Facilities, as amended, is a Type II action under SEQRA [6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(1), (c)(2) & (c)(5)], and, as such, does not require any further or subsequent SEQRA review.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons O’Donnell, Morr, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

 

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  244                                         SEWER DISTRICT/ORDER CALLING PUBLIC HEARING/INCREASE OF MAXIMUM AMOUNT/ARTICLE 12-A

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that an Order Calling Public Hearing, which is labeled Exhibit 3-G-06 and made a part of these minutes, to be held on April 24, 2006, for the increase of maximum amount to be expended for the establishment of the Orangetown Sewer District in the Town of

Resolution No.  244 – Continued

 

Orangetown, in the County of Rockland, New York, pursuant to Article 12-A of the Town Law is hereby accepted and authorized

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  245                                         RESOLUTION DECLARING PHASE I OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF ORANGETOWN SEWER DISTRICT WASTEWATER FACILITIES, AS AMENDED, A TYPE II ACTION UNDER SEQRA

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board, on September 12, 2005, through Resolution No. 562, resolved that the proposed creation of the Town of Orangetown Sewer District would not cause or occasion significant environmental impacts, based upon reports, documents and exhibits referenced therein, and

 

WHEREAS, in making the above determination, the Town Board considered, as part thereof, Phase I of the Capital Improvement Plan for the Town of Orangetown Sewer District Wastewater Facilities, as more fully detailed and described in a certain “Report on the Establishment of the Orangetown Sewer District and Implementation of the Phase 1 Capital Improvement Plan”, dated July 18, 2005 (the “Report”); and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board, also on September 12, 2005, through Resolution No. 563, resolved to create the Town of Orangetown Sewer District, and authorized Phase I of the Capital Improvement Plan for the Town of Orangetown Sewer District Wastewater Facilities; and

 

WHEREAS, on October 24, 2005, the Town Board adopted the Final Order Establishing the Orangetown Sewer District at a cost not to exceed $22,100,000.00; and

 

WHEREAS, due to the higher capacity odor control facilities necessitated to be installed at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, increased equipment size at various pumping stations due to increased flow, additional improvements to the administrative/control/laboratory building and the construction of a new Hunt Road pumping station, the costs of Improvements have substantially increased; and

 

WHEREAS pursuant to a Capital Improvement Plan Amendment by Stearns & Wheler, LLC, duly licensed engineers by the State of New York, dated March 22, 2006 (“Amended Map, Plan and Report”), it has been determined that the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the Improvements, including contingencies, administrative and legal expenses and costs of financing, be increased by $4,700,000, so that the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the Improvements is to be increased to $26,800,000, which is planned to be financed by the issuance of $26,800,000 serial bonds of the Town, and the assessment, levy and

collection of special assessments upon the several lots and parcels of land within the District which the Town Board shall determine and specify to be especially benefited thereby, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to the amount of benefit conferred upon the same, a portion of such benefit to be determined and ascertained by virtue of the assessed value

of all real property within the District, to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable; and

 

WHEREAS, the said Amended Map, Plan and Report, has been filed with, and accepted by, the Town Board and filed with the Town Clerk;

Resolution No.  245 -Continued

 

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the Town Board has given due consideration to the nature of the project described herein, and the impact that same may have on the environment, and has determined that such project constitutes a Type II action under SEQRA [6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(1), (c)(2) & (c)(5)], and, as such, does not require any further or subsequent SEQRA review.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  246                                         SEWER DISTRICT/ORDER CALLING PUBLIC HEARING/INCREASE  & IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES SECTION 202-B

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that an Order Calling Public Hearing, which is labeled Exhibit 3-H-06 and made a part of these minutes, to be held on April 24, 2006, for the increase and improvement of facilities of the Orangetown Sewer District in the Town of Orangetown, in the County of Rockland, New York, pursuant to Section 206-B of the Town Law is hereby accepted and authorized

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  247                                         COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that agenda items ten (10) through thirty-two (32) are hereby combined, except items thirteen (13) and thirty-one (31).

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  248                                         PHOTOCOPIERS/FAX MACHINE BUILDING/HIGHWAY/PARKS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the lease of three photocopiers for the Building, Highway and Parks departments with ASAP for 36 months at a $511.26 plus $.008 per copy and a heavy duty fax machine at $52.00 a month for the Building Department is hereby authorized.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  249                                         GFOA CONFERENCE/PERMISSION GRANTED/CHARLES RICHARDSON AND ANN MAESTRI

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to Charles Richardson and Ann Maestri to attend the GFOA Conference in Albany at a cost of $1,316.25 to be charged to Acct. #1310004-50441.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  250                                         NEW MEDIUM-DUTY DUMP TRUCK DELUXE INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS BID AWARDED

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new medium-duty dump truck with accessories, which were received and publicly opened on February 23, 2006.  The Superintendent made a recommendation to the Town Board; a copy is labeled Exhibit 3-I-06, and made a part of these minutes, Now, Therefore, Be It

RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Deluxe International Trucks, Hackensack, NJ in the amount of $61,251.00, the lowest qualified bidder, to be charged to Account No. H5130042/50200.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  251                                         PARKS/RECREATION/BUILDING MAINTENANCE/CLERK (PT)/ESTABLISH POSITION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the position of Clerk (p/t) in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Buildings, at a rate of $15.00 per hour is hereby established.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Morr, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               Councilman O’Donnell

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  252                                         FEES FOR USE OF PUBLIC PARKS SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE

 

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

 

 

Resolution No.  252 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the date of May 8, 2006, 8:00 p.m. is set for a public hearing for amending the Local Law entitled “Fees for Use of Public Parks” to change fees for use of public parks and services.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  253                                         PERFORMANCE BOND/TRI-BEE COLONIAL COURT SUBDIVISION ACCEPT/RECEIVE/FILE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Subdivision Performance Bond No. 39BCSDW0112 in the sum of $79,098.00 from Tri-Bee, Ltd., as “Principal”, in favor of the Town of Orangetown, as “Obligee”, in connection with certain subdivision known as the “Colonial Court Subdivision”, and which said Performance Bond is dated February 28,2006 with an expiration date of December 14, 2007 and issued by Hartford Fire Insurance Company is accepted, received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  254                                         PERFORMANCE BOND/LENNAR NEW YORK, LLC/ROUTE 9W GOLF SUBDIVISION/ ACCEPT/RECEIVE FILE IN TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Subdivision Performance Bond No. 08821738 in the sum of $882,469.50 from Lennar New York, LLC, as “Principal”, and Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, as “Surety”, in favor of the Town of Orangetown, as “Obligee”, in connection with a certain subdivision known as the “Route 9W Golf Subdivision”, and which said Performance Bond is dated February 24, 2006 with an expiration of January 11, 2008 is accepted, received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  255                                         OWNER’S POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE/ROAD WIDENING DEDICATION/RODRIGUEZ/ROUTE 303/ORANGEBURG/74.07-1-7 ACCEPT/RECEIVE/FILE

 

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

 

Resolution No.  255 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the original Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance insuring to the Town 12.50′ road widening dedication in reference to Rodriguez, w/s of NYS Route 303, Orangeburg, NY (74.07-1-p/o 7) is accepted, received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  256                                         RPC/BROADACRES GOLF COURSE PRO SHOP AGREEMT/PATRICK JOSEPH WRAFTER/ ACCEPT RECEIVE/FILE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the fully executed Agreement to operator the Pro Shop at Broadacres Golf Course, between the Town of Orangetown and Patrick Joseph Wrafter is accepted, received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  257                                         APPOINT MICHAEL YANNAZZONE POLICE OFFICER/PERMANENT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, Michael Yannazzone is hereby appointed from Rockland County Civil Service List #(OC) 04200 to the position of Police Officer/Permanent effective immediately at a salary of $32,993.00.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  258                                         APPOINT PAUL WITTE/ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Paul Witte is hereby appointed to the position of Assistant Building Inspector in the Building Department, provisional, grade 15-18, annual salary $72,079.00, effective April 2, 2006.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  259                                         EXTENSION OF SICK LEAVE LEONARD POST/TABLED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the extension of sick leave time according to CSEA Contract Article VII “Leaves”, Section B for Leonard Post is hereby tabled.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons O’Donnell, Morr, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  260                                         ACCEPT MINUTES

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the minutes for the Regular Town Board Meeting, Audit Meeting and Executive Session of March 13, 2006 and Executive Session of March 20, 2006 are hereby accepted.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  261                                         NATIONAL GEOMATICA END USER AGREEMT/JUNGLE LASERS RECEIVE/FILE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the fully executed “National Geomatica End User Agreement”, dated March 6, 2006, between Jungle Lasers LLC and the Town is received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  262                                         DRAINAGE & SANITARY SYS GIS MAPPING AGREEMT/MASER CONSULTING/RECEIVE/FILE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the fully executed contract with Maser Consulting P.A. for Drainage and Sanitary System GIS Mapping (MC Proposal No. 05-001344P-Revision Two) is received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  263                                         ROUTE 9W GOLF SUBDIVISION OFFER OF DEDICATION DECLARATION OF COVENANT/GAS LINE EASEMENTS/RECEIVE/FILE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Irrevocable Offer of Dedication and the Declaration of Covenant and Agreement Concerning Gas Line Easements (which have been recorded in the Rockland County’s Clerk Office, Instrument No. 2006-00012904 and 2006-00012900 respectfully) for the Route 9W Golf Subdivision, Palisades, NY (78.13-1-2 & 3 and 78.14-1-2) is received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  264                                         PLANNING BOARD/CHAIRMAN BRUCE BOND/REAPPOINTED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Bruce Bond is hereby reappointed as Chairman of the Orangetown Planning Board, with term expiring December 31, 2006.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

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RESOLUTION NO.  265                                         ARCHITECTURE & COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW DANIEL C. HLAVAC/CHAIRMAN REAPPOINTED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Daniel C. Hlavac is hereby reappointed as Chairman of the Orangetown Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review, with term expiring December 31, 2006.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

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RESOLUTION NO.  266                                         ORANGETOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY/GEORGIA LIPSETT APPOINTED

 

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

 

 

Resolution No.  266 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that Georgia Lipsett to the Orangetown Housing Authority, with term expiring December 31, 2006.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

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RESOLUTION NO.  267                                         PEARL RIVER LITTLE LEAGUE COMMUNITY FUNDING

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that $8,000 in Community Funding is hereby allocated to the Pearl River Little League.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

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RESOLUTION NO.  268                                         RPC/ORANGETOWN VOLUNTEER     EMERGENCY SERVICES COALITION (OVESC)/BLAISDELL RD/FUNDING

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the funding request of Orangetown Volunteer Emergency Services Coalition, Inc. (OVESC), a non-for-profit corporation, for $10,000 to defray the increased costs and expenses associated with the rehabilitation of the housing units on Blaisdell Road is hereby accepted.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

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RESOLUTION NO.  269                                         MAINTENANCE MECHANICS I RECLASSIFY TO GRADE 15

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Labor-Management Committee, three Maintenance Mechanics I (currently at Grade 13) are hereby reclassified to Grade 15 (grade currently held by two Maintenance Mechanic I).

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

 

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RESOLUTION NO.  270                                         RPC/PLAYING FIELD CAPITAL PROJECT/REIMBURSE HIGHWAY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the payment of $33,957.36 from the RPC playing field capital project (H7110742/50200) is hereby authorized to reimburse the Highway Department for labor, materials and equipment rental.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

 

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RESOLUTION NO.  271                                         ESTABLISH CLERK-TYPIST (PT) PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the position of clerk-typist (LFT), 25 hours, grade 2, in the Personnel Department is hereby established.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

 

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RESOLUTION NO.             272                                          ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that this Regular Town Board Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. in memory of Joseph Goldenberg, Orangeburg.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

Absent:            Councilwoman Manning

 

 

 

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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk