Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015

This Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:30 p.m.  Supervisor Stewart presided and Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk.  Present were:

 

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Thomas Morr

Councilman Paul Valentine

 

Also present:               Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

John Edwards, Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE

Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation

 

Jim Dean led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways, presented the following awards:

 

Summit School Summer Youth Employment Work Program – Edward Antonellis, Rafeedul Anwar, Dean Breadthauer, Elijah Cherry, Jared Patrick, Molly Hanson, Brant Goldsmith, Principal and Cynthia Links, Program Administrator.  Adopt-A- Road & Spot Anniversaries – Pop’s Gang/5 yrs, St. Dominic’s Home/15 yrs, South Orangetown Ambulance Corps/10 yrs.  Beautification Award – RD Management, LLC – Al Rossi.  Community Clean-Up Awards – Galit Maayani and Sonia Cairo, Clean-Up Coordinators and Community Clean-Up Groups – Blauvelt, Orangeburg, Sparkill, Pearl River and Tappan.  Highway Department 25^th  Anniversary Milestones – Tom Iacobellis & Anthony Limandri.  Highway Perfect Attendance Awards – Karl Bohn, Tom Caputo, Jim Dillon, Steve Elmendorf and Michael Yannazzone.  Highway Department Retiree – Michael Giebelhouse (33 years)

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 227                                          OPEN PH/PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ZONE CHANGE/CERTAIN PROPERTIES/BLAUVELT

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

 

RESOLVED, the public hearing on a proposed local law, amending Chapter 43, § 2.2, of the Town Code to change the zoning district of certain properties located in the hamlet of Blauvelt is hereby opened.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:   None

 

 

The Affidavit of Publication and Notice of Posting are labeled Exhibit 05-A-15 and made a part of these minutes.

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Joseph Hovsepian, Blauvelt, is in favor of this zone change for an addition to his son’s single-family house.  This zone change will add to the property values.

Mark, Hovsepian, applicant, appreciates any consideration from the Town Board.

Deanna Lamhut, applicant, is in favor of her home also being zoned residential.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 228                                          CLOSE PUBLIC PORTION PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ZONE CHANGE/CERTAIN PROPERTIES/BLAUVELT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, the public portion on a proposed local law, amending Chapter 43, § 2.2, of the Town Code to change the zoning district of certain properties located in the hamlet of Blauvelt is hereby closed.

 

RESOLVED FURTHER, upon receipt of the Orangetown Planning Board’s recommendations the Town Board’s decision is reserved, until June 2, 2015, at 8:00 pm.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 229                                          LEAD AGENCY/SEQRA/NEGATIVE DECLARATION/ZONE CHANGE       28 & 29 WHITTIER RD/BLAUVELT 65.18-1-14 & 65.18-1-10

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered the adoption of an amendment to Chapter 43, § 2.2, of the Town Code, establishing the Town Zoning Map, changing the zoning classification of two tax parcels in the hamlet of Blauvelt, as follows:  28 Whittier Rd., Blauvelt (Tax Map Designation 65.18-1-14) and 29 Whittier Rd., Blauvelt (Tax Map Designation 65.18-1-10) from “LO” (Laboratory Office) to “R-40” (Low Density Residential).

And,

 

WHEREAS, each of the said tax parcels is already improved for a residential use, and directly abuts the adjacent R-40 zoning district; and

 

WHEREAS, on or about March 24, 2015, the Town Board circulated amongst various possible interested agencies notice of its intention to assume Lead Agency status for the purpose of the environmental review of the above referenced action; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board being the only involved agency, and no interested agency having expressed any objection to the Town Board assuming such role, the Town Board declares itself to be Lead Agency for environmental review; and

 

WHEREAS, acting in its capacity as Lead Agency for environmental review, and having taken a “hard look” at all of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the proposed action, the Town Board has concluded that there will be no significant environmental impact or effect caused or occasioned by the proposed change in the zoning classification of the two parcels affected by the proposed Local Law,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts the Negative Declaration annexed hereto as Exhibit 05-B-15, and authorizes the Town Supervisor or

his designated agent to execute the Environmental Assessment Form and to take such other and further steps as may be necessary to discharge the Town Board’s responsibilities as Lead Agency.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

 

Summary of Public Comments (RTBM):

Nancy Antonucci, Chairperon of R.E.A.S.O.N, is concerned that the former RPC Children’s Center will be sold to an outside company.  We need the highest sale price for Lot #1 at RPC, to help pay down the bond and tax monies to flow into the Town.

Lynn Sweeney, member of R.E.A.S.O.N, wants the Town to take a serious look at the vacant buildings on Van Wyck Road and she looks forward to being updated regarding the RPC site.

Robert Tompkins, Pearl River, is in favor of Jack O’Connor being reappointed to the Orangetown Housing Authority.

Larry Sparber, CSEA, said the RFP for Blue Hill Golf course is an attack on Town employees.  The union will fight to keep Town employees.

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, concurs with Mrs. Antonucci.  He is against Lot #1 being used for athletic fields.  He asked for an update regarding the Toll Brothers senior housing.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, wants the Town to consider a law regarding tree cutting.  The Town should require all applicants to complete the long EAF form.  She is in favor of Land Use Boards term limits.

Patrick O’Reilly, Lamont-Doherty, spoke about the proposed local law regarding prohibit uses.  He is concerned how this proposed local law will affect research laboratories.

James Riley, advocate for Stop Anellotech, spoke about the legacy no glue factories in Town.  Anellotech is just like a glue factory.  He is in favor of a Prohibited Uses law.

Amy Wertheim, Pearl River, explained the residents of the Town are very confused.  She said Ed Day push for Anellotech to come to Rockland.  She believes it is strange that the Town is only now looking to update its Codes.

John Lounibos, Blauvelt, is against No Parking or the closing of Klee Lane.  There is not enough parking at St Catharine’s Church.

Cynthia Anselmo, Palisades, asked the Town Board to restrict the planting of Bamboo.

Esta Baitler, Sparkill, complained of the horrible sewer smell.  She asked for an update on the purchase of street lights.  She believes in singing the National Anthem at Town Board meetings.

Emil Bahary, Pearl River, spoke about Anellotech’s misleading information and reports.  He asked the Town Board to take another look at this project.

Mary Dispenzieri, Pearl River, is very disappointed with the Town’s decision regarding Anellotech.

Scott Paness, Nanuet, said it is not just going to be vapors filtering through Anellotech’s vent pipe.  He believes the Town has been disrespectful to its residents and the plug needs to be pulled.

Elizabeth Hurley, Pearl River, said Anellotech does not belong in this community.  She spoke about the DEC’s findings that were released today.  She is in favor of the Prohibit Uses local law.

Mary O’Sullivan, Pearl River, read twelve questions that need to be answered regarding Anellotech.

Watson Morgan, Blauvelt, thinks RPC Lot#1 should be preserved for the betterment of this Town and time should be spent on the development of RPC.  Non-Residents should pay for use of the fields.

Billy Ricardo, CSEA, asked if new management of Blue Hill is going to manage Town employees or if they are going to bring in their own employees.  He wishes for meetings with the Labor Management Committee.

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RESOLUTION NO. 230                                          CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 231                                          INTENT TO BE LEAD AGENCY COORDINATION LETTER ZONING LAW/PROHIBITED USES SEQRA INTER- AND INTRA AGENCY REVIEW

 

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

 

RESOLUTION NO. 231 – Continued

 

WHEREAS, Chapter 43, § 4.4 identifies various uses and processes that have been determined by the Town to be inconsistent or otherwise not compatible with the general health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Town, particularly given the relatively dense population, and largely residential nature, of the Town; and

 

WHEREAS, in the light of more recent advances and innovations in technology, the Town Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the Town to make changes to list of prohibited uses, and otherwise to clarify the scope of the intended prohibition; and

 

WHEREAS, a proposed local law has been prepared and delivered to the members of the Town Board which, if adopted, would address various of the concerns that have been raised,

relating to industrial type uses not covered, or adequately covered, by existing provisions of the Town Code; and,

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to proceed with its consideration of the proposed action, toward which end it wishes to commence the environmental review process, as well as review by other interested agencies;

 

WHEREAS, upon consideration of the proposed action, the Board makes the following preliminary determinations:

 

The proposed action is one subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”);

 

The proposed action as an “Unlisted” action; and

 

The following are involved or interested or involved agencies in the review process:

• Orangetown Planning Board;
• Rockland County Department of Planning;
• Town Zoning Board;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares its intention to serve as Lead Agency for the purpose of environmental review under SEQRA, and directs that a Lead Agency Coordination Letter with relevant documents be circulated to and among the various above referenced agencies; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the circulation to the Rockland County Department of Planning further be for the purpose of review pursuant to General Municipal Law §§ 239- l & m; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 43, § 10.5, the Town Board hereby refers the said Petition and a proposed Local Law, amending the Town Zoning Map, to the Town Planning Board and the Town Zoning Board inviting its input regarding, among other things, the implications of such an amendment, and requesting a response within 30-days.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Noes:   None

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 232                                          PROHIBITED USES/TOWN CODE AMENDMENTS/PROPOSED LOCAL LAW

 

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

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 232 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the proposed local law, Prohibited Uses, be changed, by removing, “and laboratory and research facilities (including all preliminary stages) relating to, or in furtherance of” in §4.41, and all of Section 2.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 233                                          PROHIBITED USES/ PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AS AMENDED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the proposed local law, Prohibited Uses, is amended, by removing, “and laboratory and research facilities (including all preliminary stages) relating to, or in furtherance of” in §4.41, and all of Section 2.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr

Noes:   None

 

LOCAL LAW NO. __ OF 2015, AMENDING CHAPTER 43, § 4.4, OF THE ZONING LAW OF THE TOWN OF ORANGETOWN RELATING TO PROHIBITED USES

 

Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown as follows:

 

Section 1:        Chapter 43 §§ 4.41, 4.42 and 4.45 of the Town Code, relating to Prohibited Uses throughout the Town of Orangetown, is hereby amended to include additional uses and processes, and otherwise to clarify the nature and extent of the prohibition in the context of all such uses and processes determined to be inconsistent with the general health, safety and welfare of residents of the Town.  As amended, the said sections of the Code shall read as follows:

 

• 4.4 Prohibited uses.

The uses which are listed in this section are prohibited in the Town.

 

• 4.41 Manufacturing, and laboratory and research facilities (including all preliminary stages) relating to, or in furtherance of, uses involving primary production of the following products from raw materials: asphalt, cement, charcoal and fuel briquettes; chemicals, solvents and similar such materials, including benzene, toluene, xylene, aniline dyes, ammonia, carbide, caustic soda, cellulose, chlorine, carbon black and bone black, creosote, hydrogen and oxygen, industrial alcohol, nitrates (manufactured and natural) of an explosive nature, potash, plastic materials and synthetic resins, pyroxylin, rayon yarn and hydrochloric, nitric, phosphoric, picric and sulphuric acids; coal, coke and tar products, including gas manufacturing; explosives; fertilizers; gelatin, glue and size (animal); linoleum and oilcloth; matches; paint, varnishes and turpentine; rubber (natural or synthetic); soaps, including fat rendering; and starch.

 

• 4.42 The following processes: nitrating of cotton or other materials; milling or processing of flour, feed or grain; magnesium foundry; reduction, refining, smelting and alloying of metal or metal ores; refining secondary aluminum; refining petroleum products, such as gasoline, kerosene, naphtha and lubricating oil; distillation of wood or bones; and reduction and processing of wood pulp and fiber, including paper mill operations; waste gasification.

 

• 4.45 Dumps; junkyards; sewage treatment plants; waste gasification and similar such facilities; incinerators not accessory to a principal use; and sanitary landfill operations not accessory to a principal use; except any of the above when municipally owned and operated.

 

Section 2:     This amendment to the local law amending Town Code section 4.4 shall not apply to any project that has on the day of enactment received final site plan approval.

 

Section 3:        This law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 234                                          SET PUBLIC HEARING/PROPOSED LOCAL LAW/PROHIBITED USES  TOWN ZONING LAW

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board will hold a public hearing on June 16, 2015, at 8 p.m., on a proposed Local Law, as follows, amending Chapter 43¸ §§ 4.41, 4.42 and 4.45, relating to Prohibited Uses throughout the Town of Orangetown.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 235                                          APPROVE/MAY 2015/BUILDING SAFETY MONTH

 

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

 

WHEREAS, our Town’s continuing efforts to address the critical issues of safety, energy efficiency, water conservation, and resilience in the built environment that affect our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster, give us confidence that our structures are safe and sound, and;

 

WHEREAS, our confidence is achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians––building safety and fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, laborers and others in the construction industry––who work year-round to ensure the safe construction of buildings, and;

 

WHEREAS, these guardians—dedicated members of the International Code Council—use a governmental consensus process  that brings together local, state and federal officials with expertise in the built environment to create and implement the highest-quality codes to protect Americans in the buildings where we live, learn, work, worship, play, and;

 

WHEREAS, the International Codes, the most widely adopted building safety, energy and fire prevention codes in the nation, are used by most U.S. cities, counties and states; these modern building codes also include safeguards to protect the public from natural disasters such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires, floods and earthquakes, and;

 

WHEREAS, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council, to remind the public about the critical role of our communities’ largely unknown guardians of public safety––our local code officials––who assure us of safe, efficient and livable buildings, and;

 

WHEREAS, “Resilient Communities Start with Building Codes” the theme for Building Safety Month 2015, encourages all Americans to raise awareness of the importance of building safe and resilient construction; fire prevention; disaster mitigation, water safety and

conservation; energy efficiency and new technologies in the construction industry. Building Safety Month 2015 encourages appropriate steps everyone can take to ensure that the places

where we live, learn, work, worship and play are safe and sustainable, and recognizes that countless lives have been saved due to the implementation of safety codes by local and state agencies, and,

 

WHEREAS, each year, in observance of Building Safety Month, Americans are asked to consider projects to improve building safety and sustainability at home and in the community,

 

RESOLUTION NO. 235 – Continued

 

and to acknowledge the essential service provided to all of us by local and state building departments, fire prevention bureaus and federal agencies in protecting lives and property.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andrew Y. Stewart, Supervisor of the Town of Orangetown, NY do hereby proclaim the month of May 2015 as Building Safety Month. Accordingly, I encourage our citizens to join with their communities in participation in Building Safety Month activities.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 236                                          ORANGETOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY JACK O’CONNOR / REAPPOINT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Jack O’Connor is hereby reappointed as a member of the Orangetown Housing Authority, effective 1/1/2015 – 12/31/2019.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 237                                          RELEASE RFP/ BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE/PRO SHOP/RESTAURANT PRIVATE MANAGEMENT

 

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

 

        RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to distribute, mail and make available in the Town Clerk’s Office, the Request for Proposal (RFP) for license(s) to operate the Blue Hill Golf Course and/or Pro Shop and/or Restaurant by one or more licensees.

 

Ayes:   Councilperson Valentine, Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons, Troy, Diviny, Morr

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 238                                          APPROVE/ 2015 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION/ SEWER WORK

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney and the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, a Certificate of Registration for 2015 Sewer Work is approved to:

 

Pro Cut Lawns, Landscaping & Contracting 11 Pine View Rd., West Nyack, NY 10994

SHF Corporation, 23 Briarwood Dr., New City, NY 10956

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 239                                          COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, agenda items eleven, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, and sixteen are hereby combined.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 240                                          AID/2015 ROCKLAND COUNTY FEIS

 

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

 

            RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway Department and Orangetown Police Department to lend assistance, which includes the use of barricades, signage, and cones, from the Highway Dept. and from the Police Department, Police personnel and Auxiliary police for traffic control and no parking signs, for 2 or 3 buses to park along Lester Drive in front of the William O. Schaefer School.  The event, 2015 Rockland County Feis, will be held at the German Masonic Park, Tappan, on Sunday, July 19, 2015.         

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 241                                          AID/GREEK FESTIVAL

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway Department to lend assistance, which includes the use of cones, barricades, trash cans, recycling kiosks and directional signs, for the Greek Festival, which runs from Thursday, June 4th thru Sunday, June 7th, 2015.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 242                                          AID/FIRST ANNUAL NUN RUN

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway Department to lend assistance, which includes the use of barricades, for the First Annual Nun Run on Saturday, May 9th, 2015, beginning at 8 am, on various roads in Blauvelt and Orangeburg.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy,Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 243                                          AID/MUTUAL-AID DRILL SPARKILL FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

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

RESOLUTION NO. 243 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway Department to lend assistance, which includes the use of barricades, detour signs and cones, for the Sparkill Fire Department Mutual Aid Drill, to be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 244                                          AID/SHOWMOBILE NYACK CHAMBER/SEPTEMBERFEST

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon completion of all necessary paperwork the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation has forwarded for approval, by the Town Board, use of the Showmobile, by Nyack Chamber of Commerce, for their Septemberfest, on Sunday, September 14, 2015, at a rental cost of $350.00, with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 245                                          APPROVE/2015 CHIP SEAL PROGRAM/SPARKILL-PALISADES FIRE DISTRTICT PARKING LOT

 

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

 

            RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent, the Town Board authorizes the Highway Department, to include the Sparkill/Palisades Fire District parking lot and apron, located at 520 Route 340, Sparkill, in the Town’s 2015 Chip Seal Program and further authorize that all time and material necessary for the completion of this project will be fully reimbursed to the Town of Orangetown, by the Sparkill/Palisades Fire District.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 246                                          APPROVE/MAINTENANCE OF CSX RAILROAD PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL/ORANGEBURG

 

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

 

Whereas, the Rockland County Superintendent of Highways proposes the replacement of the Orangeburg Road Bridge, over the CSX Railroad (BIN 3346040), in the Town of Orangetown, County of Rockland; and

 

Whereas, the County of Rockland, through its Superintendent of Highways, will include as part of the project the construction of a sixteen foot wide x fourteen foot high precast box culvert, to function as a pedestrian tunnel and accommodate a future recreational trail as shown on the contract plans relating to the project; and

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 246 – Continued

 

Whereas, the County of Rockland, through its Superintendent of Highways, will provide for the construction of the above mentioned work, as shown on the contract plans relating to the project; and

 

WHEREAS, the execution of such agreement is in the best interest of both Rockland County and the Town of Orangetown.

 

Resolved, that the Town of Orangetown approves the construction of a sixteen foot wide x fourteen foot high precast box culvert, to function as a pedestrian tunnel and accommodate a future recreational trail and that the Town of Orangetown agrees to maintain or cause to be maintained the constructed pedestrian tunnel as shown on the contract plans.

 

RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Town of Orangetown Town Board is hereby directed to transmit five (5) certified copies of the foregoing resolution to the Rockland County Superintendent of Highways.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 247                                          POLICE/ NOMINATION /ROBERT J. WENTLAND

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Chief of Police to nominate Robert J. Wentland, from Rockland County Department of Civil Service nomination list # (OC) 12100/61-134, to position of “Police Officer/Residents List full-time”, pending completion of the Rockland County Department of Personnel certification process and a satisfactory background investigation.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 248                                          AAR AUCTIONS AGREEMENT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with AAR Auctions of Pleasantville, NY, at no cost to the Town, for auctioneer services regarding used police vehicles that have been declared by the Town Board to be surplus.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Morr, Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 249                                          2015 NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

 

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

 

WHEREAS, there are approximately 900,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including the dedicated members of the Town of Orangetown Police Department.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 249 – Continued

 

WHEREAS, nearly 60,000 assaults against law enforcement officers are reported each year, resulting in approximately 16,000 injuries;

 

WHEREAS, since the first recorded death in 1791, more than 20,000 law enforcement officers in the United States have made the ultimate sacrifice and been killed in the line of duty,

including two members of the Orangetown Police Department and two members of the former Nyack Village Police Department.

 

WHEREAS, the names of these dedicated public servants are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.;

 

WHEREAS, new names of fallen heroes are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this spring, including 117 officers killed in 2014 and 156 officers killed in previous years;

 

WHEREAS, the service and sacrifice of all officers killed in the line of duty will be honored during the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s 27^th Annual Candlelight Vigil, on the evening of May 13, 2015;

 

WHEREAS, the Candlelight Vigil is part of National Police Week, which takes place this year on May 10-16;

 

WHEREAS, May 15 is designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in honor of all fallen officers and their families and U.S. flags should be flown at half-staff;

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orangetown Town Board formally designates May 10-16, 2015, as Police Week in the Town of Orangetown, and publicly salutes the service of law enforcement officers in our community and in communities across the nation.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 250                                          AID/GRAN FONDO CYCLING EVENT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Chief of Police to provide police traffic control services on roadways within the jurisdiction of the Orangetown Police Department, at a

full pay reimbursement rate, at the regional “Gran Fondo” cycling event scheduled to be held on Sunday May 17, 2015.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 251                                          KEN SKIBINSKI/NY WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION TECHNICAL CONFERENCE PERMISSION GRANTED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of DEME, authorize Ken Skibinski, Chief Operator, to attend the New York Water Environment Association’s Spring

RESOLUTION NO. 251 – Continued

 

Technical Conference and Exhibition in Bolton Landing, NY from May 31 until June 3, 2015 for a total cost of $992.  Funds are available in the appropriate account numbers G.8130.441 and G.8130.480.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 252                                            BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW JOSEPH BRADY-AMOON

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints Joseph Brady-Amoon to the Board of Assessment Review, this began on October 1, 2014 and will expire on September 30, 2019.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 253                                            PAY VOUCHERS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, Jeff Bencik, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for the General Fund, Town Outside Village, Blue Hill, Broadacres, Highway, Sewer, Capital Projects, Risk Retention, and Special Parking Funds for a total amount of $866,259.30.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 254                                            ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION  POLICE CANDIDATES

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Stewart, Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Morr, and Valentine, Charlotte Madigan, John Edwards, Jeff Bencik, Kevin Nulty and Donald Butterworth.

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 10:20 p.m., the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss specific Police candidates.  Supervisor Stewart said no further votes will be taken.

 

Ayes:   Councilperson Morr, Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 255                                            RE-ENTERED RTBM ADJOURNED/MEMORY

           

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

 

RESOLVED, at 10:39 p.m., the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting and adjourned, in memory of Dolores Fornabaio, New City formerly of Pearl River and

Robert E. Farrelly, Orangeburg.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr

Noes:   None

 

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                                                                                    Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk