Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2010

7:30 p.m.

            This Reorganizational Meeting was opened at 7:47 p.m.  Supervisor Whalen presided and the Town Clerk called the Roll.  Present were:

 

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilwoman Nancy Low-Hogan

Councilman Michael Maturo

Councilman Thomas Diviny

 

Also present:               Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

John S. Edwards, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, First Deputy Town Attorney

Ann Marie Hahr, Executive Assistant to the Supervisor

Charles Richardson, Director of Finance

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Ron Delo, Dept. Environmental Mgt. & Eng.

Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

Aric T. Gorton, Superintendent Parks-Rec. & Building Maint.

Mary Cardenas, Town Historian

 

The meeting started with the Presentation of Colors by the Orangetown Police Department Color Guard, a concert by the Edward Larkin Memorial Rockland County Pipe Band, Brendan Quinn singing the Star Spangled Banner, Charlotte and James McCabe leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Rev. Louis Sanders of St. Charles AME Zion Church reading Rabbi Daniel Pernick’s (Beth Am Temple) Invocation and Msgr. Jack O’Keefe of St. Margaret’s Church giving the Benediction.

 

The Honorable Judge Margaret Garvey administered the Oath of Office to:

 

Supervisor Paul Whalen

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Superintendent of Highways James Dean

 

The Honorable Judge Paul Phinney administered the Oath of Office to:

 

Town Clerk, Charlotte Madigan

Judge Richard C. Finning

Receiver of Taxes, Robert R. Simon.

 

Supervisor Whalen read the following letter.

 

My Dear Citizens of Our Community,

 

First and foremost, I want to thank you all for the honor of electing me to serve you.  Good leadership in Town government is about leading by example.  My promise to you is to give it my all in everything I do.  We will walk the path together that leads to both professional and personal fulfillment. Our need to produce a responsive and efficient government has never been greater.  The financial challenges and tax burdens are driving families and businesses out of our community.  We must reign in spending and begin to find new and creative ways to increase revenues, and also find new ways to decrease expenses.

 

We are all blessed to live in a community that has the very best schools, recreation facilities, and other resources for our children and grandchildren.  All of these things did not happen by accident.  It has been a team effort by so many members of our community.  Regardless of political affiliations or ideology, this community has always come together and made sure that the needs of the people are always served first.  I will continue to work towards bi-partisan agreements on the many issues facing the Town.  Our administration will work tirelessly for all the people of Orangetown.

 

You have all been an inspiration to so many in our community.  The spirit of volunteerism is evident from our all volunteer fire departments, to our many coaches and volunteers who work with our seniors in the community. As a lifelong resident of this community, many of the people in this room have shaped my life, and the lives of my five children.  My wife Debbie and I are so thankful for such great friends and family.  I would also like to acknowledge former Supervisor Thom Kleiner for his assistance and cooperation in helping us have a smooth transition.  He has served this Town for 14 years and he deserves our respect and admiration.  I would also like to thank Suzanne Barclay for a spirited campaign and her assistance in bringing my executive assistant, Ann Marie Hahr, up to speed on important issues.

 

I believe it’s also very important to recognize former Councilwoman Marie Manning for her 8 years of service to Orangetown.  Her running mates Mr. Salmon, Ms. Gmucs and Nyack Town Justice Robert Knoebel should also be recognized for their efforts in the 2009 election.

 

My greatest hope for each and every one of us in the New Year is good health, along with peace and prosperity in the years to come.  I would also like to ask all of you to keep in mind the men and women in our armed services who do so much to preserve our liberty and justice.  Our hearts, our minds and our best wishes are with them and their families this evening.  Thank you, and may God Bless each and every one of you. Finally, I would like to thank all of the people in this room tonight for your contributions and continued involvement in our community.  I would also like to thank my wife Debbie for her generosity and help during my election.  She has been a source of strength and a guiding light for many years.  My mother and father, George and Carol Whalen and my brothers and sister have always been there for me and I will continue to seek their advice and counsel.  Thank you again for being a part of such a special evening.

 

Senator, Charles Schumer congratulated the newly elected officials and said it was an honor to be present for this special occasion. He praised Paul Whalen for his participation in public life and congratulated him for being elected to Supervisor for the Town of Orangetown.  The Senator said that these elections are a reminder of our service men and women and that their sacrifice allows us to enjoy our freedoms. He pledged to do everything he can from Washington for the Town of Orangetown.

 

Along with the Senator, many elected officials came to recognize the newly elected officers.  Among them were Assemblywoman, Ellen Jaffee; County Republican Chairman, Vincent Reda; Conservative Party Chairman, Bill Beckmann; Democratic Committee Chairman, Bob Crable; Former Legislator, Frank Fornario; Former Town Councilmembers, Denis O’Donnell, Tom Morr, Skip Vezzetti, Eileen Larkin, Alan Ryff, and June Groll.

 

Supervisor Whalen made the following appointments:

 

1^st Deputy Supervisor, Denis Troy

Finance Director, Charles Richardson

Executive Assistant to the Supervisor, Ann Marie Hahr

Town Historian, Mary Cardenas

 

 

Denis Troy, Charlotte Madigan, James Dean, Robert R. Simon and Richard C. Finning thanked everyone for their vote of confidence and wished everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year.  The Town Board also recognized and thanked David and Holly Seeger and their children, Lily, Max, Ben and Sam, for their help with video taping the meetings in order to broadcast them.

RESOLUTION NO. 1                                                          OFFICIAL UNDERTAKING FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

Resolution No. 1 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, to approve Official Undertaking to be filed in the Rockland County Clerk’s Office for elected and appointed officials, officers and employees as the Town Board may require for the faithful performance of their duties and the prompt and proper account for paying over all money received by said employees in their official capacities.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 2                                              2010/MARRIAGE OFFICERS

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED,  that the following are designated as Marriage Officers for a one-year term, effective January 1, 2010, at no salary.

 

Supervisor Whalen                                          Town Clerk, Charlotte Madigan

Councilman Denis Troy                                  Councilwoman Nancy Low-Hogan

Councilman Michael Maturo                          Councilman Thomas F. Diviny

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 3                                              ADOPT/2010 TOWN BOARD MEETING CALENDAR

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the 2010 Town Board Meeting Calendar is hereby adopted as follows:

 

01/05/10                                  Re-Organizational Meeting/Audit

01/12/10                                  RTBM/Audit

01/19/10                                 Workshop – Police Commission (7-8 p.m.)

01/26/10                                  RTBM/Audit

02/02/10                                  Workshop – Police Commission (7-8 p.m.)

02/09/10                                  RTBM/Audit

02/16/10                                 No Workshop  Association of Town

02/23/10                                  RTBM/Audit

03/02/10                                  Workshop – Police Commission (7-8 p.m.)

03/09/10                                  RTBM/Audit

03/16/10                                  Workshop

03/23/10                                  RTBM/Audit

04/06/10                                  Workshop – Police Commission (7-8 p.m.)

04/13/10                                  RTBM/Audit

04/20/10                                  Workshop

04/27/10                                  RTBM/Audit

05/04/10                                  Workshop – Police Commission (7-8 p.m.)

05/11/10                                  RTBM/Audit

05/18/10                                  Workshop

05/25/10                                  RTBM/Audit

06/01/10                                  Workshop – Police Commission (7-8 p.m.)

06/08/10                                  RTBM/Audit

06/15/10                                  Workshop

06/22/10                                  RTBM/Audit

07/13/10                                  Workshop – Police Commission (7-8 p.m.)

07/20/10                                  RTBM/Audit

08/10/10                                  Workshop – Police Commission (7-8 p.m.)

08/17/10                                  RTBM/Audit

09/07/10                                  Workshop – Police Commission (7-8 p.m.)

09/14/10                                  RTBM/Audit

09/21/10                                  Workshop

09/28/10                                  RTBM/Audit

10/05/10                                  Workshop – Police Commission (7-8 p.m.)

10/12/10                                  RTBM/Audit

10/19/10                                  Workshop

10/26/10                                  RTBM/Audit

11/02/10                                  Election Day

11/03/10          (Wed)              Workshop – Police Commission (7-8 p.m.)

11/09/10                                  RTBM/Audit

11/16/10                                  Workshop

11/23/10                                  RTBM/Audit

12/07/10                                  Workshop – Police Commission (7-8 p.m.)

12/14/10                                  RTBM/Audit

 

Regular Town Board/Audit Meetings will begin at 7:30 pm.  Police Commission Meetings will be held before the 1^st Workshop meeting of the month, from 7 pm to 8 pm. Workshop meetings will start at 8 pm.  Please note meetings will be held on Tuesdays.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 4                                              JOURNAL NEWS/OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Journal News is designated as the official newspapers for the Town of Orangetown pursuant to NYS Town Law Section 64 (11).

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Diviny, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 5                                              OUR TOWN/ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES/ROCKLAND REVIEW ADDITIONAL NOTICES

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that for the purposes of additional notices beyond those published in the Journal News, as the official newspaper, the Our Town, the Rockland County Times and the Rockland Review are designated for any notices of the Town Board and any other official Board of the Town of Orangetown.  Publication of such bids and notices shall be at the discretion of the Town of Orangetown.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 6                                              APPROVE/2010 BANKING DEPOSITORIES

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

 

Resolution No. 6 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the following banks are designated as banking depositories for the Town of Orangetown:

 

HSBC                         Provident Bank                       MBIA

JP Morgan Chase        TD Bank                                 Key Bank

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 7                                              APPROVE/2010 RECEIVER OF TAXES BANKING DEPOSITORIES

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that JP Morgan Chase Bank is designated as the banking depository for the Receiver of Taxes.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 8                                              COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)/PUBLIC HEARING DATE

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by     Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that a public hearing to hear public comments on community development and housing needs, for the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is scheduled for January 26, 2010 at 8:15 p.m.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 9                                              REAPPOINT/TOWN ATTORNEY               JOHN EDWARDS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that John Edwards is hereby reappointed to the position of Town Attorney, for a two-year term, effective January 1, 2010.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Diviny, Troy, Low-Hogan

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 10                                              REAPPOINT/FIRST DEPUTY TOWN ATTORNEY/TERESA KENNY

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by     Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that Teresa Kenny is hereby reappointed to the position of First Deputy Town Attorney, for a two-year term, effective January 1, 2010.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

RESOLUTION NO. 11                                            REAPPOINT/REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS/CHARLOTTE MADIGAN

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, is hereby reappointed Registrar of Vital Statistics for a two-year term, effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Diviny, Troy, Low-Hogan

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 12                                            REAPPOINT/DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS/TERESA ACCETTA-PUGH/ROSEMARIE MAIORANO

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by     Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that Teresa Accetta-Pugh and Rosemarie Maiorano are hereby reappointed Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy of Vital Statistics, to serve at the pleasure of the Town Clerk, acting as a substitute with legislative powers, effective January 1, 2010.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 13                                            2010 BLUE HILL GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Blue Hill Golf Advisory Committee for a one-year term:

 

John Clifford                    Lisa Groesbeck                             Dan Davis                Bill Blades

Ann Marie Pettis               Robert Portman                             Nicola Frustaci         John Hickey

Christopher Breuer            Julia A. Regan                               Evelyn Beckerle      Kevin Cunningham

Denis Leote                       Lawrence Costello                        Lester Cohen            Joseph Green Michael Hogan    Dan Casey                                Charles Snyder

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 14                                            2010 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING APPLICATIONS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee for CDBG Funding Applications for a one-year term:

Sister Jude Miriam DePalma               Sister Peggy Scarano              Eliot Tozer

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

RESOLUTION NO. 15                                            2010 ORANGETOWN PARKS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by     Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the following members are herby reappointed to the Orangetown Parks Development Advisory Committee for a one-year term:

Catherine Dodge                     Rita Dinan                               Dan Dinan                   Keen Lee

Mary McCloskey                    Watson Morgan                      Anne Byrne                 Kimball Parker

Brian Terry                              Loretta Jara                             Jim Castagna

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Diviny, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 16                                            2010 SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Substance Abuse Committee for a one-year term:

 

P O Susan Lanoce                   P O Michael Kopunek                        William Carroll

William Furdon                       Ed O’Dea                                Lt. Donald Butterworth

Ann Marie Hahr                      Joann Goodman                      Debbie Whalen

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 17                                            2010 TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Traffic Advisory Board for a one-year term:

 

Sgt. James Sullivan                             Thomas Edattell                            Mike Yannazzonne

Guy Devincenzo (Chairman)              LeRoy Holmes                              Robert R. Simon

Denis Leote                                         Margaret Warren                           Edith Loeb

Paul Witte

 

and Rosemarie Fornario is reappointed as clerk.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 18                                            2010 BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Bureau of Fire Prevention for a one-year term:

 

Resolution No. 18 – Continued

 

Mike Bettmann                 John Ahlf, Jr.              Christopher Flatley           Douglas Sampath

Robert Morrison                Paul Raso                    Thomas Lorentz

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Diviny, Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 19                                            2010 COMMUTER TASK FORCE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Commuter Task Force for a one-year term:

 

James Castagna                       Lori Gallo

Lynn Garcia                            Michael Gross                         Maria Norman

Dan Sherman                          Michael W. Browning

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 20                                            2010 SHADE TREE COMMISSION

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by     Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Shade Tree Commission for a one-year term:

Mary Vail                      Joy Macy       Stephen Schiller                      Mary Root

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Diviny, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 21                                            2010 SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by     Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for a one-year term:

 

Mary Brennan               Josephine Urban, Senior Leader

Kay Ferrera                   Veronica Blaine                                Mary Martini

Shirley McGowan         Martha Mian

 

and Rosemarie Fornario is reappointed Clerk.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 22                                            2010 PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by     Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

Resolution No. 22 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Project Review Committee for a one-year term:

 

John Giardiello                        Mike Bettmann                       Bruce Peters

John Duffy                              Jim Dean                                 Guy DiVencenzo

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Diviny, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 23                                            2010 YOUTH RECREATION ASSESSMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Youth Recreation Assessment Advisory Committee for a one-year term:

 

Jeff  McNichol      Bob Iorio,Chair     Terry O’Keeffe           Stephen Unger            Ann Marie Uhl

Tom Morr              Neil Lynady          Conrad Fitzpatrick      Mark Alexander          Kevin Powers

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 24                                            2010 OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by     Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Open Space Committee for a one-year term:

 

Ann  Brennan                          Watson Morgan                Francine Oldenburger

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Diviny, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 25                                            2010 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Environmental Committee for a one-year term:

 

John Giardiello                                    Peggy Kurz                             Charlotte Madigan

Tom O’Reilly                                      Rose Marie Raccioppi             Steve Safran

Alexis Starke                                       Deborah Turner                       Brian Aitchison

Harumi Hotta                                      Benno van Noort                    Carol Winter

Martyn Ryan                                       Larry Vail                                Watson Morgan

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 26                                            2010 LAND USE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES LIAISONS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board designates the following Liaisons for the 2010 Committees and Land Use Boards:

 

ACABOR – Nancy Low-Hogan

Blue Hill Golf Committee – Mike Maturo

Board of Assessment Review – Paul Whalen

Board of Ethics – Paul Whalen

Bureau of Fire Prevention – Tom Diviny

Cable TV Committee – Mike Maturo

Citizens Advisory Committee (CDBG) – Paul Whalen

Grievance Committee – Denis Troy

Historic Areas Board of Review – Tom Diviny

Housing Authority – Denis Troy

Open Space Committee – Nancy Low-Hogan

Orangetown Parks Development Advisory – Nancy Low-Hogan

Planning Board – Tom Diviny

Sanitation Commission – Paul Whalen

Senior Citizens Advisory – Denis Troy

Shade Tree Commission – Tom Diviny

Substance Abuse Committee – Denis Troy

Traffic Advisory Board – Denis Troy

Volunteer Health Services – Nancy Low-Hogan

Youth Recreation Assessment Advisory Committee – Tom Diviny

Zoning Board of Appeals – Denis Troy

Downtown/Hamlet Revitalization – Nancy-Low Hogan

Environmental Committee – Mike Maturo

Commuter Task Force – Mike Maturo

Project Review Committee – Paul Whalen

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Diviny, Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 27                                            PERMISSION GRANTED/2010 ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that permission is granted to Elected Officials and Department Heads or their representatives to attend the 2010 Training School and Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns in New York City, February 14-17, 2010 with the Town paying cost of courses and travel, to be charged to appropriate departmental accounts.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Maturo, Low-Hogan, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 28                                            2010 DELEGATE/ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS

 

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

 

 

Resolution No. 28 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, is hereby designated Delegate to the Association of Towns Meeting February 14-17, 2010 with Robert R. Simon, Receiver of Taxes, as the alternate delegate to represent and vote on behalf of the Town of Orangetown.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Diviny, Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 29                                            ACCEPT MINUTES

 

Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by     Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the December 14, 2009 Regular Town Board and Audit Meeting minutes are hereby accepted.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Low-Hogan, Troy

Noes:               None

Abstained:       Councilman Diviny, Supervisor Whalen

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 30                                            AMEND TOWN’S PROCUREMENT TRAVEL POLICY

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by     Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town’s Procurement and Travel policy is hereby amended to reflect a mileage reimbursement rate of $.50 cents per mile as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 31                                            REAPPOINT PLANNING BOARD               JOHN FOODY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that John Foody is hereby reappointed to the Planning Board, for a 7-year term, expiring December 31, 2016.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 32                                            APPOINT PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN/BRUCE BOND

 

Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by     Councilwoman Low-Hogan and on a roll call was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that Bruce Bond is hereby reappointed Chairman of the Planning Board, for 1-year expiring December 31, 2010.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               Councilpersons Maturo, Low-Hogan

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 33                                            REAPPOINT ACABOR CHAIRMAN     JACK MESSINA

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Jack Messina is hereby reappointed Chairman of ACABOR, for 1 year expiring December 31, 2010.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 34                                            REAPPOINT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA)/WILLIAM MOWERSON   

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that William Mowerson is hereby reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), for a 5-year term, expiring December 31, 2014.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 35                                            REAPPOINT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA)/CHAIRMAN        WILLIAM MOWERSON   

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that William Mowerson is hereby reappointed Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), for 1-year, expiring December 31, 2010.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 36                                            REAPPOINT/HOUSING AUTHORITY

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by     Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed to the Housing Authority, for a 1-year term, expiring December 31, 2010.

 

Sharon Ogden             Violet Castaldo

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 37                                            APPOINT/HOUSING AUTHORITY

 

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

 

 

Resolution No. 37 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that Jack O’Connor is hereby appointed to the Housing Authority, for a 5-year term, expiring December 31, 2014.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Low-Hogan, Maturo

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 38                                            APPOINT/HOUSING AUTHORITY CHAIRMAN/PAUL WHALEN

 

Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by     Councilwoman Low-Hogan and on a roll call was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that Paul Whalen is hereby reappointed as Chairman to the Housing Authority, for a 2-year term, expiring December 31, 2011.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:               Councilman Maturo

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RESOLUTION NO. 39                                            ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY

 

Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by     Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned, in memory of Catherine McGuire, Nanuet; William Schutz, Blauvelt; Biaggio Mezzasalma, Sparkill; John (Jack) Dermody, Pearl River, at 9:40 p.m.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Maturo, Low-Hogan, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Whalen

Noes:         None

 

 

Rabbi Daniel Pernick arrived before the end of the meeting because of his schedule and offered a prayer for all the people in Town of Orangetown, particularly for the newly elected officials.

 

 

 

 

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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk