Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
REGULAR TOWN BOARD & AUDIT MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2003
The Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:33 p.m. Supervisor Kleiner presided. The Town Clerk called the Roll. Present were:
Councilman Edward Fisher
Councilman Denis Troy
Councilwoman Marie Manning
Councilman Denis O’Donnell (arrived at 7:43 p.m.)
Also present: Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk
Eliot Tozer, Deputy Supervisor
Suzanne Barclay, Executive Asst. to Supvr.
James Riley, Town Attorney
Thomas O’Connell, Deputy Town Attorney
Charles Richardson, Director of Finance
Mike Yannazzone, Highway General Foreman
Terrence Sullivan, Police Captain
Brian Kenney, Assessor
Mary McCloskey, Assessor’s Office
John Giardiello, Director, OBZPAE
Richard Rose, Superintendent of Parks, Rec. & Bldg. Maint.).
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led Charlotte Madigan, Town
Clerk
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Supervisor Kleiner congratulated Denis O’Donnell and Thomas Morr on their election. Dr. Fisher congratulated Charlotte Madigan on her election.
The Town Board and Land Use Boards will hear a presentation on the Community Pool proposal and the STEJ proposal Wednesday, November 12, 2003 6 p.m. at the Greenbush School.
The STEJ contract should be on the agenda next week. John Saccardi will address the Masterplan for RPC once the Adult/Senior Housing is in placed.
John Saccardi of Saccardi & Schiff, Inc., Planning and Development Consultants, gave a presentation of the proposed Planned Adult Community Floating Zone. He addressed affordable housing and the age restrictions, which will be discussed further at the next meeting.
Public Portion
Simon Sauberman, Pomona, expressed his interest in purchasing a 3-bedroom Adult/Senior condo.
Brian Atchison, Tappan, “Question if square footage would be the same for the affordable housing.
Nicholas and Gladys June Camenares, Spring Valley, would like to be on the list for Adult/Senior Housing.
Joan Colonine, Tappan, questioned whether the Adult/Senior Housing was for Orangetown residents only.
Mary McCloskey, Blauvelt, she has been asking for Adult/Senior Housing for the last five years. Stressed the importance of patio homes for Adult/Senior Housing, which would allow seniors to remain close to family, friends and doctors. This would also allow seniors to stay in the community they raised their families in.
Donald Brenner, attorney, requested the Town Board to review the legality of the bonus concept regarding builders. Second please look at the front, sides and rear yards parameters and affordability in the community.
Miriam Beckerle, Pearl River, read statement regarding Adult/Senior Housing. She feels individuals should determine the cost. It should not be assumed that we are blue color workers.
Fran Oldenburger, Blauvelt is concerned about development vs. water resources. She is against down zoning.
Ron Beckerle, Pearl River, feels all the check’s and balances are in place, requests the Town Board to pass Adult/Senior Housing quickly.
The Town Board and John Saccardi discussed the following issues: will this set a precedence, legality of floating zones and that re-zoning is the absolute digression the Town Board government.
Ted Weber, Upper Grandview, thanked Councilman Ed Fisher for his efforts in accomplishing the removal of the propane tanks on Western Highway, Orangeburg.
Ruth Weber, Upper Grandview, spoke regarding calls from Town Hall on November 4th, budget increases, increase of SS cola and Medicare increases.
Marilyn Timberger, Piermont, when will they get the sidewalks along Route 340?
Eileen Larkin, Palisades, congratulated the newly elected officials. She spoke about the increase in taxes; clear cutting; zone codes are not being followed. She suggested to remove the word “active senior “and replace it with “all senior citizens” and she feels the units should be limited to 1 or 2 bedrooms.
Catherine Dodge, Blauvelt, complained that Route 303 and Lowes is very dangerous.
Ruth Vezzetti, Tappan, spoke regarding her October 9th FOIL.
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RESOLUTION NO. 651 CLOSE PUBLIC PORTION
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the public portion of this Town Board meeting is closed.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 652 MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTION ROCKLAND RIVERFRONT COMM PROTECT PALISADES RIDGELINE
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously tabled:
RESOLVED, that the request of a memorializing resolution with the Rockland Riverfront Communities Council to pass an ordinance to protect the Palisades Ridgeline is tabled by the Town Board.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 653 ESTABLISH/SEASONAL CLERK ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the position of Clerk (seasonal) in the Assessor’s Office, is established effective January 1, 2004, pending approval of the 2004 budget.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 654 RELEASE PERFORMANCE BOND PEARL RIVER HOOK & LADDER
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the release of the Site Plan Performance Bond of the Pearl River Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 in the amount of $4,020.00 in connection with certain improvements made at property at Section 68.20, Block 2, Lots 3 and 4, Pearl River is authorized.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 655 REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW SEPARATE EQUALIZATION RATE FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that appropriate efforts be made to change the Real Property Tax Law to obtain greater fairness for homeowners by creating a separate class for commercial real property so as to insure that a separate equalization rate is created for commercial property based solely upon the commercial property valuations in the Town; and that the Town Attorney’s Office take all appropriate action to obtain this change by communicating to the Association of the Towns of the State of New York and State Public Officials.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, O’Donnell, Fisher, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 656 AUTHORIZE/STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT/EVERETT GERARD DICKOW
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the report and recommendation of the Office of Joseph A. Maria, Esq., outside counsel for the Town of Orangetown and of Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., by Chris Tintle, Claims Representative, File No. 010288-1650-GB-01, the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute and deliver a Stipulation of Settlement for Everett Gerard Dickow, concerning a slip and fall which occurred on November 11, 2000, which settlement is to be in the sum of $15,000 and payment for which is to be made therefore.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 657 AUTHORIZE/ INTERMUNICIPAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT ROCKLAND COUNTY/ TOWNS REVALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 657 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Orangetown is authorized to execute the Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Rockland and the Towns within Rockland County for Revaluation of Real Property in Rockland County.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, O’Donnell, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: Councilman Fisher
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RESOLUTION NO. 658 RECEIVE/FILE/DHS SYSTEMS PILOT AGREEMENT
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the executed Pilot Agreement and original Standby Letter of Credit No. SDCMTN545392 [095688] in the amount of USD 131,500.00 between DHS Systems, LLC and the Town of Orangetown, the South Orangetown Central School District, the County of Rockland, and the County of Rockland Industrial Development Agency for property located at 33 Kings Highway, Orangeburg, NY Tax Map No. 74.11-2-5 is received and filed.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 659 RECEIVE/FILE/AGREEMENT GOOSETOWN ENTERPRISES POLICE DEPARTMENT
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the executed Agreement between the Town of Orangetown and Goosetown Enterprises, Inc. for the Police Department’s Communications Systems (calendar years 2002 and 2003) is received and filed.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 660 AUTHORIZE/FINANCE DIRECTOR VERIZON CORPORATION FOR CENTREX SERVICES
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Finance Director is authorized to execute agreement with Verizon Corporation for Centrex services for 37-months at a cost of $15.98 per phone line per month.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 661 RECEIVE/FILE/CO-SPONSORED FUNDING AGREEMENT
PALISADES-SPARKILL BASEBALL
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 661 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the Co-Sponsored Funding Agreement between the Town of Orangetown and the Palisades-Sparkill Baseball League is received and filed.
Ayes: Councilpersons Fisher, Troy, O’Donnell, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 662 ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Town Board and Audit meeting minutes of October 14, 2003 are accepted.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 663 AUTHORIZE/AGREEMENT STUART SCHRAGER, P.E. INSPECTION HOMES BLASIDELL AND OLD ORANGEBURG RD
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to execute an agreement between the Town of Orangetown and Stuart Schrager, P.E., for the inspection of fourteen homes on Blaisdell Road and Old Orangeburg Road subject to review and approval by the Town Attorney’s Office as to any proposed modifications.
Ayes: Councilpersons Fisher, Troy, O’Donnell, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 664 ENTER AUDIT
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board enters Audit Meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 665 PAY VOUCHERS
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for General Fund, Town Outside Villages, Blue Hill, Highway, Sewer, Capital Projects, Risk Retention and Utilities in the amount of $1,468,682.77.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 666 PAY MANUAL
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay Manual Checks in the amount of $170.00.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 667 ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board enters executive session to discuss particular police personnel litigation at 10:23 p.m.
Ayes: Councilpersons Fisher, Troy, O’Donnell, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 668 RE-ENTER RTBM
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board re-enters the Regular Town Board meeting at 11:47 p.m.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, O’Donnell, Fisher, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 669 ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this meeting is hereby adjourned at 11:50 p.m. in memory of Mark H. Leibesberger, Blauvelt, Dr. Shephard Aronson, Tappan, Denis Meehan, Pearl River and Bill Maughan, formerly of Pearl River.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that this meeting is also hereby adjourned in honor of all deceased Veterans.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, O’Donnell, Fisher, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk
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