Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

                                                          2016 BUDGET MEETING

                                                  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 2015

 

This 2016 Budget Meeting was opened at 8:05 p.m.  Supervisor Stewart presided and Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, called the roll.  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

Janice Ganley, Supervisor of Fiscal Services

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Joseph Moran, Commissioner of DEME

John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE

Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Building Maint.

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Charlotte Madigan.

 

A moment of Silence took place to reflect on the Terrorist Attack that took place in Paris, France.

 

The Town Board recognized Harry Glackin, for his 45 Years of Service to the Children of Orangetown, as a Judo/Karate Instructor.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 494                                          CONTINUATION/PUBLIC HEARING 2016 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board adopts the 2016 Preliminary Budget, with the following changes, as the Final 2016 Town Budget.

 

ACCOUNT	ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION	Adopted 2015 BUDGET	REQUEST STAGE 2016	SUPR STAGE 2016	Preliminary 2016	Adopted 2016	Change vs. Preliminary
A.1110.013	TOWN JUSTICE.SEASONAL & PART TIME	$     37,000	$        51,000	$       40,000	$       40,000	$      20,000	$          20,000
A.1110.015	TOWN JUSTICE.APPOINTED OFFICIALS	$     90,743	$       93,012	$        93,012	$        93,012	$     134,870	$          (41,858)
A.1622.200	SHARED SERVICES.CAPITAL OUTLAY	$               –	$                –	$                 –	$          5,000	$         5,000	$                    –
A.3310.443	TRAFFIC CONTROL.MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS	$      55,800	$         55,170	$        54,000	$       54,000	$        55,170	$             (1,170)
A.3645.457	OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMT.CONTRACTS W/O VENDORS	$      10,000	$       10,000	$          8,000	$          11,550	$         11,550	$                    –
A.5010.015	SUPT. OF HIGHWAYS.APPOINTED OFFICIALS	$         2,817	$         3,000	$          3,000	$         3,000	$          2,817	$                 183
A.9060.800	HOSPITALIZATION.FRINGE BENEFITS	$ 1,938,216	$  2,108,779	$  2,093,273	$ 2,093,273	$  2,113,273	$        (20,000)
A.9061.800	DENTAL INSURANCE.FRINGE BENEFITS	$    133,100	$      133,100	$       133,100	$      133,100	$      135,100	$           (2,000)
B.3120.405.16	POLICE.DARE & YOUTH ACADEMY EXPENSES.POLICE	$               –	$                –	$                 –	$                 –	$      25,000	$         (25,000)
B.8160.442.17	REFUSE AND GARBAGE.POSTAGE.OTHER THAN POLICE	$       2,200	$         2,200	$           1,000	$          1,000	$        2,200	$            (1,200)
D.5110.457.04	HWY REPAIR & IMPROVE.CONTRACTS W/O VENDORS.PART TOWN	$    125,000	$      175,000	$      150,000	$      150,000	$     175,000	$         (25,000)
D.5130.400.05	HIGHWAY MACHINERY.GENERAL CONTRACT EXPENSE.TOWNWIDE	$   350,000	$    400,000	$     365,000	$     365,000	$   400,000	$         (35,000)
D.5140.457.05	MISC. BRUSH & WEEDS.CONTRACTS W/O VENDORS.TOWNWIDE	$      12,000	$        17,000	$         15,000	$        15,000	$       17,000	$           (2,000)
D.5140.465.05	MISC. BRUSH & WEEDS.UNIFORMS.TOWNWIDE	$     25,000	$      30,000	$        27,500	$        27,500	$      30,000	$           (2,500)
E.1980.457	MCT MOBILITY TAX.CONTRACTS W/OUTSIDE VENDORS	$       3,432	$         3,569	$                 –	$                 –	$            447	$               (447)
E.1989.478	UNCLASSIFIED.INTERFUND CHARGES FOR SERVICES	$    170,000	$     170,000	$       192,491	$      192,491	$     170,000	$           22,491
E.7250.011	BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE.PERMANENT STAFF	$   752,264	$    662,402	$                 –	$                 –	$      125,189	$        (125,189)
E.7250.012	BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE.TIME & ONE HALF	$        5,000	$         3,000	$                 –	$                 –	$        2,000	$           (2,000)
E.7250.013	BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE.SEASONAL & PART TIME	$  260,000	$    280,000	$                 –	$                 –	$      29,500	$         (29,500)
E.7250.200	BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE.CAPITAL OUTLAY	$      12,000	$                –	$      135,000	$      135,000	$                –	$         135,000
E.7250.457	BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE.CONTRACTS W/OUTSIDE VENDORS	$  300,000	$    320,000	$   1,500,000	$  1,500,000	$ 1,440,000	$          60,000
E.9010.800	RETIREMENT.FRINGE BENEFITS	$    161,922	$      147,722	$                 –	$                 –	$      22,000	$        (22,000)
E.9030.800	SS / MEDICARE.FRINGE BENEFITS	$     93,600	$       97,344	$                 –	$                 –	$         7,803	$           (7,803)
E.9050.800	UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE.FRINGE BENEFITS	$     70,000	$       70,000	$       101,590	$       101,590	$      70,000	$            31,590
E.9060.800	HOSPITALIZATION.FRINGE BENEFITS	$  220,000	$    239,360	$                 –	$                 –	$      80,000	$        (80,000)
E.9061.800	DENTAL INSURANCE.FRINGE BENEFITS	$      16,500	$        16,500	$                 –	$                 –	$         6,325	$           (6,325)
SP.3320.457	PEARL RIVER PARKING.CONTRACTS W/OUTSIDE VENDORS	$       3,000	$          1,327	$          3,000	$         3,000	$       18,000	$          (15,000)
							$        (174,728)
Revenues
D.2770.000.04	OTHER UNCLASSIFIED REVENUE.PART TOWN	$    150,000	$     150,000	$      170,000	$      170,000	$     197,000	$           27,000
Special Dists	Tappan Library cut to 2% budget increase				$     695,320	$    688,569	6,751
					Total Change to Prelim		$ (140,978)

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 495                                          LEAD AGENCY /SEQRA – NEGATIVE DECLARATION/ MANAGEMENT CONTRACT/APPLIED GOLF /BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE AND PRO SHOP

 

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

 

WHEREAS, by previous resolution, the Town Board authorized a Request for Proposals (“RFP”), inviting proposals for the private management of the Blue Hill Golf Course; and

 

WHEREAS, entry into a contract for management services as contemplated is subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”); and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board is the only Involved Agency with respect to the proposed action, as contemplated; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board has carefully considered the proposed action, including the likely cost savings that would result; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board has further reviewed and considered the Short Environmental Assessment Form (Exhibit 11-B-15) prepared by the Supervisor and Town Attorney relating to the proposed action; and

 

WHEREAS, having carefully considered all of the above, 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 impacts or effects caused or occasioned by the execution of an agreement for the private management of the Blue Hill Golf Course and Pro Shop,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town hereby declares itself to be Lead Agency for purposes of environmental review of the proposed action; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board issues a Determination of Non-significance with respect to the referenced action in the form annexed hereto, and authorizes the Town Supervisor, or his designated agent, to execute and circulate same as may be required, and to take such other and further steps as may be necessary to discharge the Town Board’s responsibilities as Lead Agency, in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr

Noes:      None

 

Supervisor Stewart summarized the resolution regarding the RFP for Blue Hill Golf Course.

Councilman Diviny – “We said there are certain contingencies we want to add to the resolution.

Councilman Valentine – “Open for discussion is the contingencies we want to add:  every existing Town employee will land on his feet in a new position in the Town and we want their salaries to be made whole.”

Councilman Diviny – “We also have to sit down with the County and CSEA for the transition and to make sure the County will actually approve what we are looking to do, as far as positions in the Town.”

Supervisor Stewart – “Right, so if there are any legal issues that haven’t yet been discovered and if for some reason should change this contract, obviously it would need to be changed but contingent on those matters being reviewed and resolved.”

Councilman Troy – “It is very important that they are resolved.  I was objective to it right from the beginning and over the last week, I have had discussions back and forth with Mr. Valentine, Mr. Diviny and Mr. Morr and it is still a concern that we are now at November 17^th and I do not think we have a written agreement.  Again, I even go back to what Tom is saying, regarding County Personnel.  I think it is important that these things be nailed down before you sign this contract.  I have come to see some positives for the contract, which is a big step for me, but at the same time my number one consideration or two things is one that the employees will be taken care of and two is the fact that Aric Gorton, who chooses not to stand up at the podium and make these statements, but I know he tries to come up with other ways of saving money and I have worked with him over the last six or seven years to try and change some of the things at the golf course to make it closer to be profitable or to lose less money and still be a great asset to the Town.  So, I think this is very important that this passes with this amendment and we get all these considerations before anything is signed.”

Supervisor Stewart – “Just for clarification for Charlie, we are adding as we discussed before and I think it is definitely the consensus of the board, there will be no job lose as a result of this that the Town make every effort and succeed in making sure employees don’t lose money and thirdly that the contract in its implementation in every possible way comply with Civil Service laws and any other laws that pertain, specifically noted the Rockland County Personnel Offices Civil  Service laws, which would be true of anything the Town does.  It is important to remember that.  I’ll second it.  Excuse me, John did you have something else to say?”

John Edwards – “Just so it is clear.  What you are approving because you have a form of contract and it is contingent so I image what you are doing – you are approving a management agreement with Appliedgolf in principle largely on the terms set forth in the proposed agreement, subject to modifications to be approved by the Town Board”.

Supervisor Stewart – “So you want to bring this back to the Town Board”.

Councilman Troy – “It has to be”.

John Edwards – “I do not know how else from what I heard here”

Supervisor Stewart – “The three things that were stated are not part of the contract.  I do not know how else we will do it.  Those are three things I think we all agree on”.

Councilman Valentine – “Donna, the head of our Personnel, told us that we are good, everything was sorted out and she was comfortable with the fact that everybody could move to the new positions.  Otherwise, we would not be at this point.”

Councilman Troy – “I do not doubt that.  I know you have worked on this but at the same time, in terms of where people are going to land, if they are going to land in the Highway Dept. or going to land in the Sewer Dept. and again Donna has to work on that but what positions are they going into, what salaries are they going into and is County Personnel fine with what you are going to do?  I do not know how it works in terms of titles in Parks and Recreation and then going to Sewer, as a laborer, or Highway, as a laborer.  I do not know how all that works.”

Supervisor Stewart – “Let’s bring Donna up for a moment to speak as to the personnel stuff.  It would be great if Donna could talk a little bit about it and the PT1 form.  Part of the question is the sequence.  You cannot actually move people, until you need to move them and you cannot apply to the Personnel Department, at the County level, to have them change the position, until they are actually changing positions.  It’s a fairly routine application.”

Donna Morrison – “Correct.  I sent you all the scenario of the movement that may or may not take place.  I have not done anything formally, with Rockland County Personnel, for the simple reason it is not absolute that it is going to happen this way.  I will, however, tomorrow call up there to make sure all of our ducks are in a row.  These are positions that are available and it is a matter of sending up PT1s, along with applications, to put these people in these positions.  You cannot send up the PT1s until you are ready to move the people.”

Councilman Valentine – “So John I have a question.  Just because Tom made a point I didn’t understand.  If the conditions are met, we do not have to come back, the contract is done, we are good is that correct?”

Councilman Diviny – “This contract is contingent on a number of things and when the contingencies are met the contract is valid.  It is like a real estate contract.  There is a mortgage contingency.  If you meet the contingency, the contract is valid.  If it isn’t then you can back out of the contract based on the contingency.   It is just a contingency, in the contract, that we have to follow-up with.  So, I do not know if it is necessary to come back, but those are contingencies I would like to see in this approval.”

Supervisor Stewart – “So, the resolution that basically authorizes me to sign it on behalf of the Town is contingent on the fulfillment of a couple of things.”

Councilman Valentine – “Actually, things with the Town have nothing to do with Appliedgolf.”

John Edwards – “If that is what you are saying that is different but when you use the word contingent and sign a contract, contingent upon X, Y, Z, which may not have anything to do with Appliedgolf but when those contingencies do not come to pass, what is the status with the contract?  The resolution should be clear as to what you are approving and what conditions, if any.  If the conditions are unrelated then you have a resolution, you have a contract.  You can adopt that, but if that contract goes away, because something does not happen, which is how it was communicated that is a different resolution.  So, whatever it is you want to adopt, just be clear.”

Supervisor Stewart – “So, we are clear on the contract that we want with Appliedgolf and we are clear on that we do not want to actually implement it unless all these position changes check out through Donna’s office and Personnel.”

Councilman Troy – “The other part to that Paul, we talked about, is the Pro Shop that is part of that has to be resolved too.”

Supervisor Stewart – “It is my understanding that is a private arrangement between Appliedgolf and the Pro Shop.”

Councilman Troy – “I understand that but”

Councilman Valentine – “That cannot be part of the contract”

Councilman Troy – “But it is still in the mix in terms of”

Supervisor Stewart – “So, just let me clarify one more time.  We have a resolution, authorizing me to sign this contract but it will not be signed until”

Councilman Diviny – “It will be signed but contingent on those things.”

Councilman Valentine – “It will be signed and contingent on those things and hopefully we will have resolutions by the next meeting.”

John Edwards – “and then what”

Councilman Valentine – “and then if the contract is valid, we are done.”

John Edwards – “Charlie is going to call me in the morning.”

Charlotte Madigan – “No, I am going to call you now.”

John Edwards – “Do you want my cell number.”

Charlotte Madigan – “I have your cell number.”

John Edwards – “There is going to be a resolution in the minutes.”

Supervisor Stewart – “that looks exactly like this one.”

John Edwards – “It is not between us two.”

Charlotte Madigan – “Right”

Councilman Valentine – “So, John, tell us what to do.”

John Edwards – “If it is contingent”

Jeff Bencik – “John, can I interrupt you for a second.  It seems to me that the Board can go ahead and approve this contract.  We just need to let Appliedgolf know that it is contingent on these three things.  It won’t go into effect for Appliedgolf, if we cannot do those three things then the contract is not valid and does not go into effect.”

Supervisor Stewart – “I will not even send it to them.”

Jeff Bencik – “So, you can sign it and they can sign it contingent on these three things happening.”

John Edwards – “The issued was raised when I gave you what I understood you to be saying.  You said, we do not have to come back.  Well, if the contingencies don’t come to pass, you have to come back.  So, just make clear what the contingencies are.”

Councilman Valentine – “O’kay, the three contengencies are”

Supervisor Stewart – “What we described, that everyone has a place to go”

John Edwards – “Paul, landing on their feet. I don’t know”

Supervisor Stewart – “that is informal language”

John Edwards – “The problem is, tomorrow, I do not know what that means.  So, when you say, land on your feet – all current employees will continue to have employment with the Town, at a salary no less than their present salary, with approval of the Union.”

Councilman Valentine and Councilman Diviny – “with approval of the County”

John Edwards – “and the Union”

Councilman Diviny – “I do not know how to put that in.  We need approval of the County, with the approval and the understanding that we will meet with the Union to transition those positions.”

Jeff Bencik – “It is not the salary that is going to be the same it is the total compensation.  Because their salary will be based on wherever their title and grade is, but their total compensation will be what it would have been if they stayed at Blue Hill.”

Councilman Diviny – “That is a valid point, Jeff.

Charlotte Madigan – “John is right.  If I am going to take minutes tonight, I need very specific wording because otherwise I do not know how to take the minutes, to be honest with you.”

Supervisor Stewart – “So, after the last “Whereas” and before “Now Therefore Be It Resolved” there will be another “Whereas” saying the contract will be executed but won’t be implemented unless the transition is approved, the total compensation is equal to the existing, any other laws that pertain or all relevant laws are satisfied and there will be no layoffs.”

Councilman Valentine – “including Rockland County Personnel”

Supervisor Stewart – “it is not just Rockland County Personnel.  We have the Union contract, we have other things too.”

Charlotte Madigan – “Can you say that again.”

Supervisor Stewart – “Okay.  Whereas, the Town Board adopts this resolution subject to the following conditions:  There will be no layoffs, total compensation of the employees moving from Blue Hill will be equal to what they currently earn and all the matters are subject to applicable law, including the Civil Service laws.”

Jeff Bencik – “The only thing I would like to add to that is he should no longer continue to get a stipend, because he has exceed where he has been.  If the employee gets downgraded from a grade 12 to a grade 9 and next year he takes a grade 14 position, he is already above and beyond where he was.”

Councilman Morr – “Will any of these people moving into other positions need to take a test for these new positions?”

Councilman Valentine – “Not according to Donna.”  One thing, Andy you should say what the savings against the average will be in the budget and why we are adopting this.”

Donna Morrison – “Two of the positions that will be moved into are “competitive positions”, so they would require a test.”

Councilman Morr – “So, if they do not score in the top three, they will lose their job.”

Donna Morrison – “Well not necessary.  If they take it on a promotional level, they have a better shot then they just have to pass the test.”

Councilman Morr – “But they are at risk?”

Donna Morrison – “Yes”

Councilman Morr – “Them keeping their jobs depends on what happens with the test.”

Donna Morrison – “Correct”

Supervisor Stewart – “Paul, you want to add another “Whereas”

Councilman Valentine – “I just wanted to point out to the public what Jeff’s latest numbers with the changes we made to re-compensate, or bring up the compensation for the employees, who are moving, so they match what they are making today, with Appliedgolf against the average three years savings of an estimate a little over $2 million and against the operating budget, which is about $1.6 million, which is a lot of money over three years and that is the only reason we are considering this or the main reason.

Supervisor Stewart – “and that savings gives you resources to help with the transition, as far as the compensation of the employees and the retention of certain employees at the golf course.  It also gives us money to invest in the golf course and those are good things for the golf course.  I think we have a motion and a second already.  Any other discussions?”

Councilman Morr – “I will make my points.  It is the same points, basically, I have been making all along.  The Parks Dept., on their own, did their own plan for this golf course.  They dramatically reduced the loss, from what they have been running, which is a feather in their cap and that to me changes the whole dynamics of this discussion.  The reduction of the loss, as compared to what we are talking about here, is making a profit at the expense of the employees.  Even though, we are trying to accommodate the employees, their jobs are still going to be turned upside down; some of them are at risk; and some will be working in environments they never signed up for.  They signed up for working on the golf course and they could wind-up in the Sewer Dept. or Highway Dept. Honestly, it is not completely clear, in the discussion tonight.  Although, I appreciate the effort everyone has gone through to accommodate them.  Finally, this was not solicited; this is what I have heard from residents over the last four or five months, overwhelmingly.  Residents want the Town to continue to run the golf course.  They love the golf course.  It is a gem.  I would probably say it is over 90% that want it to stay here.  So, I am too, looking out for the interest of the people in the Town and we have a difference.

Supervisor Stewart – “Okay, thanks for those comments.  On a roll call”

 

RESOLUTION NO. 496                                          APPROVE CONTRACT/APPLIEDGOLF BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE AND PRO SHOP FOR YEARS 2016, 2017 AND 2018

 

Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and on a roll call was adopted:

 

WHEREAS, on or about June 1, 2015 the Town issued an RFP seeking proposals from qualified proposers for the management and operation of all facets of the golf operations at Blue Hill, including, without limitation, (i) the Pro Shop operation; (ii) grounds maintenance; (iii) the restaurant; or, alternatively, (iv) any one or more of the said individual components for years 2016, 2017 and 2018; and

 

WHEREAS, in furtherance of said resolution, on or about May 25, 2013, notice of the said RFP was both published in the official newspaper of the Town and otherwise advertised electronically, with responsive proposals required to be submitted on July 22, 2013; and

 

WHEREAS, AppliedGolf, LLC (“AppliedGolf”), among others, submitted a proposal in response to the Town’s RFP; and

 

WHEREAS, AppliedGolf has presented itself to the Town as an experienced and qualified operator of public golf club facilities, ready, willing and able to manage, maintain and operate the Blue Hill Pro Shop and maintenance operations in the best interests of the Town; and

 

WHEREAS, AppliedGolf has the personnel with the necessary qualifications, experience and background, as well as the resources and/or facilities to provide the services desired herein by the Town; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town is familiar, and has experience, with AppliedGolf as the Contract Manager of the nearby Town-owned 9-hole Broadacres Golf Course; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board, having reviewed AppliedGolf’s proposal, and having interviewed its principals and various other high level employees, and, further, having negotiated certain changes to the AppliedGolf’s proposal, both in clarification, and in the best interests, of the Town, and having considered the Company’s experience, qualifications and reputation in the golf industry, has determined that AppliedGolf is qualified to undertake the management of Blue Hill, inclusive of the Pro Shop, golf course and golf course maintenance operations for the Town; and

 

WHEREAS the Town has the funds with which to pay AppliedGolf for the services contemplated herein; and

 

WHEREAS, by resolution duly adopted of even date herewith, but prior to the adoption of this resolution, the Town Board has adopted a Determination of Non-Significance under SEQRA, concluding that it is in the best economic interests of the Town to contract with AppliedGolf for the management of the Blue Hill golf course and Pro Shop, and that there otherwise will be no significant adverse environmental impacts associated therewith; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board adopts this resolution subject to the following conditions:  There will be no layoffs, total compensation of the employees moving from Blue Hill will be equal to what they currently earn and all the matters are subject to applicable law, including the Civil Service laws.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves a Management Contract between the Town and AppliedGolf for the management of the Blue Hill Golf Course and Pro Shop for Town fiscal years 2016, 2017 and 2018, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference, and authorizes the Town Supervisor, or his designated representative to execute same on behalf of the Town.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Noes:      Councilman Morr

RESOLUTION NO. 497                                          LEAD AGENCY / BOND RESOLUTION EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES /$505,000

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board has under consideration the approval and issuance of $505,000 bonds for various Town purposes, including the replacement of police and other vehicles, the purchase of equipment, and the purchase of police weapons all having a period of probable usefulness under the Local Finance Law of 5 years or less; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board is the only involved agency in the review process under the State Environmental Quality Review Act relating to such action; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it should act as lead agency in connection with the said action,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares itself to be lead agency under SEQRA, relating to the approval and financing of the purchase of the said equipment and vehicles by the Town.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 498                                          NEGATIVE DECLARATION- SEQRA BOND RESOLUTION / EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES /$505,000

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby makes and adopts a Determination of Non-significance under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, relating the approval and issuance of $505,000.00 bonds for the purchase of equipment and vehicles, concluding that such action will not have a significant negative impact on the environment.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 499                                          APPROVE/BOND RESOLUTION EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES / $505,000

 

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

 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $505,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF ORANGETOWN, ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF VARIOUS PURPOSES IN AND FOR SAID TOWN.

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, as follows:

 

Section 1.        The following are hereby authorized in and for the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York:

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 499 – Continued

 

11. a) The purchase of replacement vehicles, at a maximum estimated cost of $55,000, being a class of objects or purposes having a period of probable usefulness of three years pursuant to subdivision 77 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
12. b) The purchase of various equipment, at a maximum estimated cost of $120,000, being a class of objects or purposes having a period of probable usefulness of five years pursuant to subdivision 32 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law;
13. c) The purchase of replacement police vehicles, at a maximum estimated cost of $280,000, being a class of objects or purposes having a period of probable usefulness of three years pursuant to subdivision 77 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law; and
14. d) The purchase of weapons for the Police Department, at a maximum estimated cost of $50,000, being a class of objects or purposes having a period of probable usefulness of five years pursuant to subdivision 32 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 2.        The total maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid objects or purposes is $505,000, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of $505,000 bonds of said Town hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law, to be allocated in accordance with the maximum estimated costs set forth in Section 1 hereof.

 

Section 3.        It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the bonds herein authorized will not exceed five years.

 

Section 4         The faith and credit of said Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable.  An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year.  There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.

 

Section 5.        Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer.  Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 6.        All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of such Town.  Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 7.  The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if:

 

1)         Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or

2)         The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or

3)         Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.

 

Section 8.        This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150 – 2.  Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long‑term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.

 

 

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Section 9.        This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in summary form in the official newspaper designated for such purpose, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Morr

Noes:      Councilperson Diviny

***

RESOLUTION NO. 500                                          LEAD AGENCY / BOND RESOLUTION COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT /$135,000

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board has under consideration the approval and issuance of $135,000 bonds for the purchase of communication equipment for the Police Department; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board is the only involved agency in the review process under the State Environmental Quality Review Act relating to such action; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it should act as lead agency in connection with the said action,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares itself to be lead agency under SEQRA, relating to the approval and financing of the purchase communication equipment for the Police Department.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

***

RESOLUTION NO. 501                                          NEGATIVE DECLARATION-SEQRA BOND RESOLUTION/COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT / POLICE DEPART/ $135,000

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby makes and adopts a Determination of Non-Significance under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, relating the approval and issuance of $135,000 bonds for the purchase of communications equipment for the Police Department, concluding that such action will not have a significant negative impact on the environment.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

***

RESOLUTION NO. 502                                          APPROVE /BOND RESOLITION COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT $135,000  SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM

 

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

 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN AND FOR THE TOWN OF

RESOLUTION NO. 502 – Continued

 

ORANGETOWN, ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $135,000 AND AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, THE ISSUANCE OF $135,000 BONDS OF SAID TOWN TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, as follows:

 

Section 1.        The purchase of communication equipment for the Police Department in and for the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, are hereby authorized, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, at a maximum estimated cost of $135,000.

 

Section 2.        The plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of $135,000 bonds of said Town, hereby authorized, to be issued therefor pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 3.        It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is ten years, pursuant to subdivision 25 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law.  It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.

 

Section 4.        The faith and credit of said Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable.  An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year.  There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.

 

Section 5.        Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer.  Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 6.        All other matters except as provided herein relating to the bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of such Town.  Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 7.        The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if:

 

1)         Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or

2)         The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or

3)         Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.

 

Section 8.        This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2.  Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 502 – Continued

 

Section 9.        Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in summary form in the official newspaper of said Town designated for such purpose, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 10.      THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 503                                          LEAD AGENCY / BOND RESOLUTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT HIGHWAY AND PARKS /$2,087,000

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board has under consideration the approval and issuance of $2,087,000 bonds for the purchase of machinery and equipment; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board is the only involved agency in the review process under the State Environmental Quality Review Act relating to such action; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it should act as lead agency in connection with the said action,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares itself to be lead agency under SEQRA, relating to the approval and financing of the purchase of machinery and equipment.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 504                                          NEGATIVE DECLARATION – SEQRA BOND RESOLUTION / MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT/HIGHWAY AND PARKS /$2,087,000

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby makes and adopts a Determination of Non-significance under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, relating the approval and issuance of $2,087,000 bonds for the purchase of communications equipment for the Police Department, concluding that such action will not have a significant negative impact on the environment.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Morr, Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

 

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 505                                          APPROVE/BOND RESOLUTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT HIGHWAY AND PARKS / $2,087,000 BONDS, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM

 

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

 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT IN AND FOR THE TOWN OF ORANGETOWN, ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $2,087,000 AND AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, THE ISSUANCE OF $2,087,000 BONDS OF SAID TOWN TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, as follows:

 

Section 1.        The purchase of machinery and equipment in and for the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, are hereby authorized, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, at a maximum estimated cost of $2,087,000.

 

Section 2.        The plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of $2,087,000 bonds of said Town, hereby authorized, to be issued therefor pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 3.        It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law.  It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.

 

Section 4.        The faith and credit of said Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable.  An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year.  There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.

 

Section 5.        Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer.  Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 6.        All other matters except as provided herein relating to the bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of such Town.  Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 7.        The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if:

 

1)         Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or

2)         The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding

RESOLUTION NO. 505 – Continued

 

contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or

3)         Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.

 

Section 8.        This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2.  Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.

 

Section 9.        Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in summary form in the official newspaper of said Town designated for such purpose, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 10.      THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM.

 

Ayes:      Councilperson Diviny, Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Valentine

Noes:      None

***

RESOLUTION NO. 506                                          LEAD AGENCY / BOND RESOLUTION VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS / $380,500

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board has under consideration the approval and issuance of $380,500 bonds for improvements to various parks and recreation areas in and for the Town; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board is the only involved agency in the review process under the State Environmental Quality Review Act relating to such action; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it should act as lead agency in connection with the said action,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares itself to be lead agency under SEQRA, relating to the approval and financing of improvements to various parks and recreation areas in and for the Town.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

***

RESOLUTION NO. 507                                          NEGATIVE DECLARATION-SEQRA BOND RESOLUTION / VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS / PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS $380,500

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby makes and adopts a Determination of Non-significance under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, relating the approval and issuance of $380,500 bonds for improvements to various parks and recreation areas in and for the Town, concluding that such action will not have a significant negative impact on the environment.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 508                                          APPROVE/BOND RESOLUTION VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS PARKS AND RECREATION / $380,500 SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM

 

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

 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS IN AND FOR THE TOWN OF ORANGETOWN, ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $380,500 AND AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, THE ISSUANCE OF $380,500 BONDS OF SAID TOWN TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, as follows:

 

Section 1.        Improvements to various parks and recreation areas in and for the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, are hereby authorized, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, at a maximum estimated cost of $380,500.

 

Section 2.        The plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of $380,500 bonds of said Town, hereby authorized, to be issued therefor pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 3.        It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 19(c) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law.  It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.

 

Section 4.        The faith and credit of said Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable.  An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year.  There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.

 

Section 5.        Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer.  Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 6.        All other matters except as provided herein relating to the bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of such Town.  Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 7.        The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if:

 

1)         Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or

2)         The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding

RESOLUTION NO. 508 – Continued

 

contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or

3)         Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.

 

Section 8.        This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2.  Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.

 

Section 9.        Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in summary form in the official newspaper of said Town designated for such purpose, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.

 

Section 10.      THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Noes:      None

***

RESOLUTION NO. 509                                          SET PH/POLICE REGULATION CHAPTER 39/VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC/KLEE LANE/BLAUVELT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby sets a public hearing to be held on December 8, 2015 at 8:00 pm, to consider the adoption of a local law, amending Chapter 39 (Vehicles & Traffic), Article I, relating to parking restrictions on Klee Lane, between Western Highway and East Road, in the Hamlet of Blauvelt.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

***

RESOLUTION NO. 510                                          SEQRA / LEAD AGENCY STATUS CONSTRUCTION/ ORANGETOWN COMMUTER PARKING/SPARKILL 77.12-1-44

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown, acting through its Highway Department, has proposed to construct a commuter parking facility at 650 Route 340, Sparkill, N.Y. 10976 (Tax Map designation SBL 77.12-1-44); and

 

WHEREAS, the Town has determined that the said action is subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”); and

 

WHEREAS, in connection therewith, the Town Highway Department, by written circulation, dated October 14, 2015, to various agencies and entities having an interest in the action, has expressed its intention to act as lead agency for the environmental review of the action to wit,

 

• The Orangetown Town Board;
• The Rockland County Department of Planning;
• The N.Y.S. Department of Transportation;
• Coaches U.S.A.
• American Legion, John M. Perry Post #144

 

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And,

WHEREAS, more than 30-days has passed since the circulation of the aforesaid notice of intent, and no interested or involved agency has objected to the Town Highway Department serving in such capacity,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board declares and/or finds as follows:

 

1 )That the Town of Orangetown, acting through the Town Highway Department, hereby declares the Town acting through the Town Highway Department, shall serve as lead agency under SEQRA for the  purpose of environmental review; and

 

2)  the within action is an “unlisted action” under SEQRA.

 

And, it is hereby

 

            FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Highway Department shall complete Parts 2 and 3 of the Short EAF, making a determination whether the proposed action will have a significant adverse environmental impact, and, if so, taking whatever further action shall be required under the law.

 

Ayes:      Councilperson Troy, Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Noes:      None

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 511                                          APPOINT/BRENDAN BARRY/DEME ASSISTANT OPERATOR, GRADE 2

                                                                                                (WASTEWATER)

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of DEME, appoint Brendan Barry to the position of Assistant Operator, Grade 2 (Wastewater), Grade 14, Step 1 at a salary of $62,416.00, provisional, effective December 14, 2015. This position is funded and is vacant due to a retirement.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

***

 

RESOLUTION NO. 512                                          FUNDING/PEARL RIVER HOLIDAY LIGHTS/PEARL RIVER CHAMBER

 

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

 

            RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes up to $15,000, from the Pearl River Parking account, to help the Pearl River Chamber supply Holiday lights.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

 

***

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 513                                          ADJOURNED/MEMORY

           

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 9:20 p.m., the Town Board adjourned, in memory of Americo (Bo) DiFrancesca, former Orangetown Supervisor and John Bachleda, Nanuet.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                                Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk