Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
REGULAR TOWN BOARD & AUDIT MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 2003
The Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:37 p.m. Supervisor Kleiner presided. The Town Clerk called the Roll. Present were:
Councilman Edward Fisher
Councilman Denis O’Donnell
Councilman Denis Troy
Councilwoman Marie Manning
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
James Dean, Superintendent of Highways
Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes
Mary McCloskey, Assessor’s Office
John Paci, Building Inspector
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 recognized all who participated in the success of the First Interfaith Auction last Thursday held at the Pearl River Hilton.
John Saccardi of Saccardi & Schiff, Inc., Planning and Development Consultants, discussed the Senior Citizen Housing.
Supervisor Kleiner discussed the RPC issues and the houses on Blaisdell Rd. The STEJ contract should be signed by the end of next week. He also spoke about the sewer pump station and drainage on RPC.
Councilman Fisher commented that Chief Surgeon, Dr. Goodrich, who separated the Siamese twins, is a resident in Orangetown.
Public Portion
Genevieve Coffey, Pearl River, questioned the legality of the 9/24/03 Planning Board meeting. No letters were sent to the abutting property owners and also questioned if it was properly advertised in the newspapers.
Bill Bosley, Contractor in Orangetown, questioned if notice is required for a planning board meeting. If notice is not given, is this legal? He spoke regarding 11/11/03; a letter was written on Veterans Day and signed by 4 members of the Planning Board was this meeting legal?
Donald Brenner, Orangeburg, questioned whether the above issue of the Planning Board should be discussed publicly, since its in litigation.
Eileen Larkin, Palisades, wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Suggested to have a committee to work on the budget. She questioned the Broadacres Golf Course hire; also revenue from cell towers.
Zenn Chinalsky, Orangeburg, spoke regarding safety issues. He had alterations with pit bulls and owners at the bowling alley. Requests we provide local law that would address this issue. Recommends muzzles and leash law. The Town Board will further discuss this issue at the December 15th meeting.
Tom Bertussi, Pearl River, spoke regarding his application for senior citizen housing. He would like to build by the spring and because of the time constrictions asked that his application go forward and be subject to any specifications or approvals needed.
Ruth Vezzetti, Tappan, questioned whether the Executive Session was advertised.
Supervisor Kleiner responded that it was advertised last January in the reorganization meeting in January 2003 through a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 688 CLOSE PUBLIC PORTION
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the public portion of this Town Board meeting is closed.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 689 COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that agenda items one (1) through eighteen (18) are hereby combined.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 690 FUNDING $5,000 ROCKLAND ECONOMIC DEVEL CORP (REDC) ONLINE PERMIT ASSISTANCE
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Rockland Economic Development Corporation has developed a protype of an Online Permit Assistance website to assist business’ desiring to relocate and/or expand in Rockland County by reducing the time, red tape and costs involved in the permitting process;
WHEREAS, such Online Permit Assistance Website could greatly benefit the Town of Orangetown in that new and existing businesses would be encouraged to take advantage of this assistance;
WHEREAS, the Rockland Economic Development Corporation intends to submit a grant application to the New York State Archives for the funds to develop the website;
WHEREAS, the Town of Ramapo has agreed to be a partner in the grant application with the Town of Orangetown;
WHEREAS, the Rockland Economic Development Corporation has assumed the administrative responsibilities for the development of the website, including research, data collection, marketing and grant writing;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLOVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown, New York, that it fully supports and concurs with the Town of Ramapo and the REDC to submit a joint grant application to the New York State Archives and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Orangetown supports the administration by REDC for the development of an Online Permit Assistance website and hereby provides funding in the amount of $5,000 for that purpose.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 691 ADOPT/AID/PEARL RIVER ROTARY CLUB/SHARE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PROG
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the request of the Rotary Club of Pearl River, NY for a donation in the amount of $750.00 to be used for the Rotary “Share Christmas” Holiday program is approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 692 AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 323 POLICE REGULATION 4-HOUR PARKING/FRANKLIN AVE – PR
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Police Regulation for continuance of “Four Hour Parking, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” on both sides of Franklin Avenue, Pearl River for another six-month period is approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 693 APPROVE/RESIDENTIAL RATE INCREASE SANITATION COMMISSION
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was tabled on a roll call:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Sanitation Commission, increase the residential rate from $20.00 plus tax per month to $24.00 plus tax per month with all services to remain the same and the existing 10% (ten percent) discount for senior citizens 62 years and older will remain in effect is Tabled.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: Councilman Fisher
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RESOLUTION NO. 694 SET DATE P/H TAX EXEMPTION SENIOR CITIZENS 2004
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the date of December 8, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. is set for a Public Hearing to consider increasing the income levels for senior citizens to be eligible for a property tax exemption for 2004.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 695 APPROVE/ CLOSURE SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL PROJECTS ACCOUNT
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, close Sewer System Improvements Capital Projects account number H8131473/50300 and transfer $99,349 in unspent proceeds and interest to debt service is approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 696 APPROVE PURCHASE BROAD ACRES GOLF CLUB/GROUND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Buildings, purchase ground maintenance equipment from Broad Acres Golf Club at a cost of $20,000.00 with payment to be deducted from the November rent paid by the Club is approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 697 EMPLOY/BROAD ACRES GOLF CLUB GREENS KEEPER MICHAEL CARAVELLA
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was adopted on a roll call:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town’s Attorney’s Office and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, employ the Broad Acres Golf Club Greens keeper, Michael Caravella, on a contractual basis for a period of one year at a salary of $61,750.00 is approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Manning
Noes: Supervisor Kleiner
Abstained: Councilman Fisher
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RESOLUTION NO. 698 AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT BROAD ACRES GOLF CLUB/CLUB CAR, INC./GOLF CARTS
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings and the Blue Hill Golf Course Operations Advisory Committee, authorize the Supervisor to enter a lease agreement with Club Car, Inc. for the lease of golf carts for Broadacres Golf Course, for $25,506 per year to be charged to line items ER725104/50444 is authorized.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 699 ADVERTISE BID/PURCHASE OF POLICE UNIFORMS
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Police Department is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for the Purchase of Police Uniforms and, Be It
RESOLVED FURTHER, that bids are to be received by 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2003, and be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:20 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 O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 700 ADVERTISE BID/DRY CLEANING OF POLICE UNIFORMS
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Police Department is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for the Dry Cleaning of Police Uniforms and, Be It
RESOLVED FURTHER, that bids are to be received by 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2003, 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 O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 701 ADVERTISE BID/MAINTENANCE OF POLICE RADIO EQUIPMENT
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Police Department is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for the Maintenance of Police Radio Equipment and, Be It
RESOLVED FURTHER, that bids are to be received by 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2003, and be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:30 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 O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 702 ADVERTISE BID/MAINTENANCE REPAIR OF PEARL RIVER PARKING METERS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was tabled:
RESOLVED, that authorization for advertising for bids for the maintenance and repair of parking meters in Pearl River is Tabled.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, O’Donnell, Fisher, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 703 PERMISSION GRANTED
HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS SEM POLICE DEPARTMENT
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that authorization is granted for four Police Officers to attend a Hostage Negotiations Seminar in Hunt Valley, MD from February 9-11, 2004 at cost of $1,258.00 to be charged to Account B3120/0441/0480.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 704 RELEASE PERFORMANCE BOND FRANK BENNETT a/k/a F B ELECTRIC CORP
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, authorize the release the Performance Bond of the Frank Bennett Site Plan (a/k/a/ F. B. Electric Corp.) in the amount of $36,090.00 issued by the Great American Insurance Company as Surety, under its Bond #3982145 in connection with certain improvements made at property at Section 65.18, Block 1, Lots 18, Blauvelt is approved.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 705 SET DATE/REORGANIZATION MEETING/2004
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the date of January 5, 2004, 7:30 p.m. is set for the Town of Orangetown 2004 Reorganizational Meeting.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 706 ACCEPT MINUTES
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Regular Town Board Meeting minutes of October 27, 2003 and November 11, 2003 and Special Town Board Meeting minutes of November 3, 2003 and November 12, 2003 are accepted.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 707 RECEIVE/FILE/LEASE AGREEMENT/ED MIGGINS CARETAKER/NIKE PARK
Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Fisher and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the executed Lease Agreement between the Town of Orangetown and Edward Miggins, Custodian/Caretaker for the Nike Site Park, Orangeburg, effective August 1, 2003 through July 31, 2004 is received and filed.
Ayes: Councilpersons O’Donnell, Fisher, Troy, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 708 APPOINT/CLERK TYPIST
TOWN CLERK
MARY ANSELMI
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Clerk, Mary Anselmi is appointed to the position of clerk/typist in the Town Clerk’s office, permanent, from Eligible List number (OC) 03110, annual salary of $25,471.00, effective December 4, 2003.
Ayes: Councilpersons Fisher, Troy, O’Donnell, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 709 APPOINT/CLERK TYPIST
RECEIVER OF TAXES
VERONICA MURPHY
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Receiver of Taxes, Veronica Murphy is appointed to the position of clerk/typist in the Receiver of Taxes office, permanent, from Eligible List number (OC) 03110, annual salary of $29,793.00, grade 2-4 effective December 4, 2003.
Ayes: Councilpersons Fisher, Troy, O’Donnell, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, announced that Teresa Sebastian will serve as Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy of Vital Statistics, effective December 4, 2003.
RESOLUTION NO. 710 APPOINT/CLERK TYPIST
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
JENNIFER FEIERTAG
Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Director of Buildings OPZAE, Jennifer Feiertag is appointed to the position of clerk/typist in the Building Department, permanent, from Eligible List number (OC) 03110, annual salary of $26,235.00, grade 2-1, effective November 25, 2003.
Ayes: Councilpersons Fisher, Troy, O’Donnell, Manning
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 711 ENTER AUDIT
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board enters Audit Meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 712 PAY VOUCHERS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning 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, Utilities and Elections in the amount of $900,897.45.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 713 PAY MANUAL & ESCROW CHECKS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay Manual Checks in the amount of $911,669.00 and escrow releases in the amount of $5,000.00, for a total amount of $916,669.00.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 714 ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board enters executive session to discuss particular police litigation and other personnel matters at 9:15 p.m.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 715 RE-ENTER RTBM
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board re-enters the Regular Town Board meeting at 9:47 p.m.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 716 ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that this meeting is hereby adjourned at 9:48 p.m. in memory of Martin J. Loftus, Pearl River.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Fisher, O’Donnell
Supervisor Kleiner
Noes: None
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk
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