Teresa M. Kenny
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Meeting - Town Board Meeting November 22, 2004 (View All)
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| Date | Name | Group(s) | Type | Approved | File |
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| 11/22/2004 | Town Board Meeting November 22, 2004 | Town Board | Minutes | ||
| 11/22/2004 | Town Board Meeting November 22, 2004 Exhibits | Town Board | Exhibits |
Meeting Members
Meeting Overview
| Scheduled: | 11/22/2004 7:30 PM |
| Group(s): | Town Board |
| Location: | Orangetown Town Hall |
TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2004
The Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:37 p.m. Supervisor Kleiner presided. The Town Clerk called the Roll. Present were:
Councilman Denis O’Donnell
Councilman Denis Troy
Councilwoman Marie Manning
Councilman Thomas A. Morr
Also present: Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk
Eliot Tozer, Deputy Supervisor
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Suzanne Barclay, Executive Asst. to Supvr.
Charles Richardson, Director of Finance
Teresa M. Kenny, Town Attorney
John S. Edwards, First Deputy Town Attorney
James Dean, Superintendent of Highways
Ron Delo, Dept. Environmental Mgt. & Eng.
Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes
Mary McCloskey, Assessor’s Office
John Giardello, Director, OBZPAE
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Richard Rose, Jr., Supt. Parks-Rec. & Building Maint.
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk.
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The Town Board presented Paul Witte and his family with a Commendation for his integrity and quick action in helping a Hilton employee recover $80,000.00. The employee, on his way to the bank, did not realize a deposit of $80,000.00 flew off the hood of his car. Paul seeing what happened quickly recovered the money and had it returned to the Hilton.
A Commendation was given to a special group of Orangetown young adults for passing the NYS Bar. Jessica Hanley, Brian Shortt, Sean Riley and Amanda DeMeola, were congratulated by the Town Board for their achievement.
The Town is anticipating signing a lease, by the end of the year, with the South Orangetown Little League (SOLL).
November 29, 2004 a Police Commission meeting will be held.
The RFP’s for RPC are expected to go out around December 15th.
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Public Comment
Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, is against lease agreements with SOLL and OMM and spoke about the legality of the agreements. He also questioned the negative declaration regarding STEJ.
Sal Matos, Rockland County Police Hispanic Society, hopes to meet with all Town Boards of Rockland County to encourage a partnership for Spanish speaking officers. Orangetown is the first Town Board he has presented this too.
Eileen Larkin, Palisades, questioned the burden of the taxpayers having to pay for any construction regarding the SOLL and OMM fields. She also asked if these organizations are non-for-profit and have they submitted financial statements to the Town Board?
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RESOLUTION NO. 755 CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 755 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Troy, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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Councilman Morr expressed his disappointment with the negative comments regarding recreation for the youth. There is a need for organized and chaperoned activities for our youth. The RPC fields that are being rebuilt for our youths are being done as a business partnership between the town and the leagues. This is property that by law is designated to park and recreation. They, as the Town Board, are addressing these recreational needs in a fiscal and responsible manner. The league numbers are exploding faster than we have been able to address the need for fields.
Councilman Troy comments mirrored the message Councilman Morr expressed, adding that this would be an excellent use of properties and would help with the cost of the fields. Many hours have been dedicated to matters that will address the needs of our youth both now and in the future.
Supervisor Kleiner discussed the same issues as the Councilmen, but further commented that costs associated with these issues should be sustained in the near future by tax ratables. He would hope to have the support of the community in achieving these important goals.
Gerry Adams of Sein Fein, the major player in the peace talk process in Ireland, spoke to the Town Board. His remarks will be aired on cablevision, after the Regular Town Board meeting, over the next several weeks.
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RESOLUTION NO. 756 INCREASE AMOUNT/SHADYSIDE AVENUE SEWER LINE/OPEN PH
Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the public hearing to consider the increase amount for the replacement and/or reconstruction of Shadyside Avenue Sewer line is hereby opened.
Ayes: Councilpersons Manning, Morr, O’Donnell, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, presented the Affidavit of Publication and Notice of Posting, copies are labeled Exhibit 11-D-04 and made a part of these minutes.
Public Comment:
Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, Asked the location of this sewer line repair?
Ron Delo, Dept. Environmental Mgt. & Eng., explained that this work was approved a year ago for $162,500, which presently doesn’t include all of the costs. Costs have gone up and minor changes have been made to the original design. This will include new service connections for all the properties along Shadyside Avenue, which is south of the South Nyack border. If adopted, this project will go out to bid.
Jim Murphy, Pearl River, questioned if this was a replacement of a private or public sewer line?
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RESOLUTION NO. 757 INCREASE AMOUNT/SHADYSIDE AVENUE SEWER LINE/CLOSE P H
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 757 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the public hearing is hereby closed.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 758 INCREASE AMOUNT/SHADYSIDE AVENUE SEWER LINE/ADOPTED
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the increase amount for the replacement and/or reconstruction of Shadyside Avenue Sewer line is hereby adopted. An Extract of Minutes is labeled 11-D1-04 and made a part of these minutes.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, O’Donnell, Manning, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 759 COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that agenda items six (6) through twenty-nine (29) are hereby combined.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 760 PR ROTARY CLUB/SHARE CHRISTMAS/FUNDING/AID
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the request of the Rotary Club of Pearl River for a donation in the amount of $1,000 and the use of the Town’s show mobile & sound system, personnel to operate same, and rental of two port-a-johns to be used for the annual Rotary “Share Christmas” Holiday program to be held on December 17th to be charged to Acct. # 755004/50457 is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 761 DOWLING HOUSE EXEMPTION/APPROVE
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Dowling House (tax map #74.16-1-2.2) is exempt from the payment of all taxes including State, County, Town and School tax with the exception of local special district use charges and enter into an agreement for a P.I.L.O.T program as specified to include 3% compounded yearly increments in payments, pending school district approval.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 762 THORPE HOUSE EXEMPTION/APPROVE
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Thorpe Housing (tax map #74.16-1-23) is exempt from the payment of all taxes including State, County, Town and School tax with the exception of local special district use charges and enter into an agreement for a P.I.L.O.T program as specified to include 3% compounded yearly increments in payments, pending school district approval.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 763 WAIVER/EMERGENCY REPAIRS/RTE 303/CAL-MART CONSTRUCTION/AUTHORIZE
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that a waiver from public bidding for emergency repairs to the Route 303 sewer in Blauvelt performed by Cal-Mart Construction Corporation is hereby authorized.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 764 STORM WATER REGULATION COURSE/DEME/PERMISSION GRANTED
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that permission is granted to Bruce Peters, Tom Edattel and Ron Delo of the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering to attend storm water regulation courses at the Storm water Management Program of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Fishkill, NY in the amount of $2,246 to be charged to A1440/50441.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 765 MUNIS BILLING SOFTWARE AUTHORIZE
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the purchase of MUNIS general billing software (sole source) for Shared Services at a cost of $17,185, including data conversion, to be charged to Account # A1620/50457 is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 766 MUNIS BILLING SOFTWARE AUTHORIZE
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the purchase of MUNIS general billing software (sole source) for the Office of Building, Zoning, Planning Administration and Enforcement, including data conversion, at a cost of $41,450 to be charged to Account # B3620174/50457 is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 767 2004 BUDGET TRANFERS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the 2004 Budget Transfers, labeled Exhibit 11-E-04 are hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 768 NEW LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS PURCHASE/ADV BID/HWY
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for the purchase of two (2) new light duty trucks, and Be It
RESOLVED FURTHER, that bids are to be received by 10:30 a.m., December 15, 2004 and be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m., and Be It
RESOLVED FURTHER, that a report of all bids received and recommendation concerning the award is to be made at a Regular Town Board Meeting.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 769 NEW MEDIUM DUTY STAKE BODY TRUCK/ADV BID/HWY
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for the purchase of one new medium duty stake body truck, and Be It
RESOLVED FURTHER, that bids are to be received by 10:30 a.m., December 15, 2004 and be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m., and Be It
RESOLVED FURTHER, that a report of all bids received and recommendation concerning the award is to be made at a Regular Town Board Meeting.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 770 NEW AERIAL LIFT ADV BID/HWY
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new aerial lift, and Be It
RESOLVED FURTHER, that bids are to be received by 10:30 a.m., December 15, 2004 and be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m., and Be It
RESOLVED FURTHER, that a report of all bids received and recommendation concerning the award is to be made at a Regular Town Board Meeting.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 771 SIDEWALK SNOW PLOW AWARD BID/TRIUS INC
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new sidewalk now plow with accessories, which were received and publicly opened on November 10, 2004, and
WHEREAS, these bids were referred to the Superintendent of Highways for recommendation and report, a copy is labeled Exhibit 11-F-04, and made a part of these minutes, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the bids for the purchase of one (1) new sidewalk now plow with accessories is hereby awarded to Trius, Inc., the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $95,653 to be charged to Account No. H5130012/50200.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 772 TRANSFER SUBDIVISION TRUST FUND/PARKS CAPITAL
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings and OPDAC, transfer of $145,000 from the Subdivision Trust Fund to Parks Capital (H7110002/50200) is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 773 REEL GRINDER/BLUE HILL GOLF/ADV BIDS/PARKS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for the purchase of a reel grinder for Blue Hill Golf Course, and Be It
RESOLVED FURTHER, that bids are to be received by 10:30 a.m., December 9, 2004 and be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m., and Be It
RESOLVED FURTHER, that a report of all bids received and recommendation concerning the award is to be made at a Regular Town Board Meeting.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 774 2005 FIELD USE FEES RECREATION/APPROVE
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings and the Orangetown Park Development Advisory Committee, the 2005 Field Use Fees is approved as follows:
- Youth Groups/Leagues Sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation: No Charge
- Orangetown Youth Groups/Leagues:
Field/Courts without use of lights – No Charge
Softball Fields/Courts with Lights — $15.00
Baseball fields with lights –$25.00
- Orangetown Adult Groups/Organizations/Leagues:
Softball Fields without Lights –$30.00
Softball Fields with Lights –$45.00
Baseball Fields without Lights –$35.00
Baseball Fields with Lights –$50.00
Athletic Fields/Courts without Lights–$30.00
Athletic Fields/Courts with Lights–$50.00
Park Permit for General Park Use – $25.00
- All Non-Orangetown/Groups—Add 50% to above fees
- Show mobile Use Fee –$200.00 per event/day, plus labor
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 775 CLERK-TYPIST/PERSONNEL SHARED SERVICES/ESTABLISH
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 775 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the creation of a part-time clerk-typist position in the Office of Personnel (Shared Services) with a salary of $15.00 per hour is hereby established.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 776 CLERK-TYPIST/SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE/ESTABLISH
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the creation of a part-time clerk-typist position in the Office of the Supervisor with a salary of $15.00 per hour is hereby established.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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ESOLUTION NO. 777 TERENCE HUTMACHER, II SCOTT SILVA/POLICE/APPOINT
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Terence Hutmacher, II and Scott Silva are hereby appointed to the position of Police Officer, Permanent, from Eligible List #00220 (OC), effective September 15, 2004.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 778 TERENCE DRAIN/MARTIN DUNN/POLICE/APPOINT
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Terence Drain and Martin Dunn are hereby appointed to the position of Police Officer, Permanent, from Eligible List #00220 (OC), effective October 14, 2004.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 779 POLICE/RESCUE ENTRY COUNTER-TERRORISM TEAM/ BETWEEN SHERIFF’S DEPT HAVERSTRAW PIERMONT STONY POINT/S NYACK-GRANDVIEW/SUFFERN
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 779 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Orangetown and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Department, Town of Haverstraw Police Department, Village of Haverstraw Police Department, Village of Piermont Police Department, Town of Stony Point Police Department, South Nyack-Grandview Police Department and Suffern Police Department for the formation of the regional “Rescue, Entry, and Counter-Terrorism” Team is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 780 ALUF REAL PROPERTY/TAX CERT SETTLEMT APPROVE
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney’s Office and the Assessor, and upon prior approval of the South Orangetown Central School District, settlement of the tax certiorari, Aluf Real Property Inc., v. The Assessor and the Board of Review of the Town of Orangetown, Tax Map No. 70.18-2-15, for 2003 from $2,379,000 to $1,729,000 for a refund by the Town of $8,988.00 and for 2004 from $2,379,000 to $1,729,000 no refund; for Tax Map 70.18-2-16.1, for 2003 from $6,618,700 to $4,768,700 for a refund by the Town of $25,580.00 and for 2004 from $6,618,700 to $4,768,700 no refund. Interest on the Town’s liability as a result of decrease is waived if payment is made within sixty-days (60) after a copy of the order based upon the settlement on the Town is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 781 ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Town Board Meeting minutes for October 25, 2004 and November 8, 2004, Audit Meeting minutes for October 25, 2004 and November 8, 2004, and Executive Session minutes for November 1, 2004, November 8, 2004 and November 15, 2004.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 782 FIRE PANELS/F.I.R.E PANEL POLICE VEHICLES
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Police Chief, the purchase of thirty-four (34) fire panels for Crown Victoria vehicles at the cost of $13,132.50 from F.I.R.E. Panel, LLC (sole source) to be charged to Account No. B3120164/50447 is hereby approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 783 RPC-UTILITIES & BUILDING MAINTENANCE/CAPITAL ACCT
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Account No. H1620002/50200 for RPC-Utilities & Building Maintenance is hereby created.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 784 VERIZON WAIVER REQUEST OPTIC & OTHER SERVICES
Under New Business Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to file waiver request, in the form provided by Verizon, and forward it to the Department of Public Service, which will enable Verizon to propose and provide fiber optic and other services within the Town.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 785 RPC/SACCARDI & SCHIFF BLIGHT STUDY/AUTHORIZE
Under New Business Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Saccardi & Schiff, Inc. is hereby authorized to submit and proceed with a blight study consulting services at a cost of $4.500, with respect to the Rockland Psychiatric Center (RPC) site in the Town of Orangetown.
Ayes: Councilpersons Morr, Manning, O’Donnell, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 786 ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this meeting hereby adjourned at 8:45 p.m. in memory of John Patrick (Paddy) Casey, Pearl River, Reginald Thayer, Palisades, Norman Rose, Upper Nyack, Isaac Goodfriend, Rockland County Legislature, and Mary E. Finnigan, Barbara Dardzinski’s mother.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk