Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

 

This meeting was opened at 7:30 p.m.  Supervisor Stewart presided and Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, called the roll.  Present were:

 

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Paul Valentine

Councilman Gerald Bottari

Supervisor Andrew Stewart

 

Also present:

Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

Joseph Moran, Commissioner of DEME

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

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America:  Esta Baitler.

 

The Blauvelt, Orangeburg, Palisades and Tappan Libraries present their 2018 Budgets.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 460                                                      CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 461                                          APPOINT/JANE SLAVIN, AIA DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF BUILDINGS, ZONING, PLANNING, ADMINISTRATION, AND ENFORCEMENT(PROVISIONAL)

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the appointment of Jane Slavin, AIA, to the position of Director of the Office of Buildings, Zoning, Planning, Administration, and Enforcement (provisional) at a salary of $155,000, effective October 2, 2017.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 462                                          RECESS/RECONVENED/RTBM

 

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

 

            RESOLVED, at 9:15 pm, the Town Board took a short recess and reconvened, at 9:35 pm.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 463                                            MOBILE TABLETS AND REQUIRED SERVICE CONTRACT/OBZPAE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Director of Automated Systems, the Town Board authorizes the purchase of six (6) mobile tablets and accompanying software, support, and wireless service for a one-time cost of $9300 and an annual carrying cost of $3650. Equipment is for use by Building Inspectors and Code Enforcement Officer. Costs are to be billed to the Office of Buildings, Planning, Zoning, Administration and Enforcement.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 464                                          TAX CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT THOMAS J. KILGANNON III HOLDING CO., INC. (77.11-3-6)          165 WASHINGTON STREET, TAPPAN

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Assessor, approve and authorize Dennis D.Michaels, Deputy Town Attorney, to sign the Consent Order regarding the tax certiorari proceeding Thomas J. Kilgannon III Holding Co., Inc. v.Town of Orangetown, et al.,  Tax Map designation 77.11-3-6 (165 Washington Street, Tappan) for the tax assessment year 2016, for a total refund by the County of $417, a total refund by the Town of $1,477 and a total refund by South Orangetown School District of $3,818. Interest on the Town’s liability as a result of assessment decrease or refund is waived if payment is made within sixty (60) days after a copy of the order based upon the settlement is served on the Town (and Rockland County Finance Dept.).

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 465                                          RESIGNATION/ALEXANDROS C. TSIRONIS/INFORMATION SERVICES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST/POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, accept with regret, the resignation of Alexandros C. Tsironis, “Information Services and Records Management Specialist” from the Orangetown Police Department, effective August 24, 2017.

 

Ayes:      Councilperson Bottari, Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 466                                          AID/PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL PEP RALLY & BONFIRE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board herby authorizes the Highway Department and Police Departments to lend assistance, which includes the use of barricades, barrels, sand bags and Auxiliary Police, for the PRHS Pep Rally/Bonfire on Friday, October 6, 2017, at 7 pm.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 467                                          AID/2017 SONS OF ITALY ITALIAN FEAST

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Highway Dept., and

RESOLUTION NO. 467 – Continued

 

Police Dept., to lend assistance, which includes the use of cones, barricades, message board,

trash cans, plastic fence, & barrels and police detail, for the Italian Feast to be held from Thursday, Sept. 14 thru Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 468                                          AID/ORANGEBURG FIRE DEPART HALLOWEEN PARADE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Highway and Police Departments to lend assistance, which includes barricades & trash bins and Auxiliary Police, for their Halloween Parade on Tuesday, October31, 2017, from 6 pm to 9 pm.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 469                                          AID/PEARL RIVER AUTO SHOW

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Highway Department to lend assistance, which includes the use of 15 – trash barrels for the Pearl River Auto Show, on Sunday, September 17, 2017, from 6am to 6pm (raindate: September 24, 2017).

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 470                                          ADLER CONSULTING/PERFORM TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES/CONVENT ROAD AND THIRD AVE, BLAUVELT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, Adler Consulting is hereby authorized to perform Traffic Signal Installation Design And Construction Inspection Services, at the intersection of Convent Road and Third Avenue, Blauvelt, NY, in an amount not to exceed $26,312.50.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 471                                          AID/PRHS PTSA & PRMS PTA 5K COLOR RUN/WALK FAMILY FUN RUN EVENT

 

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

 

RESOLUTION NO. 471 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Highway, Parks and Police Departments., to lend assistance, which includes barricades & cones, port- s-sans, and police detail, for the 5k Color Run/Walk Family Fun Run Event, on Sunday, October 1, 2017 (raindate: 10/15/17), from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 472                                          AID-SHOWMOBILE/ORANGEBURG FIRE DEPART HOLIDAY PARADE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes Highway, Parks  and Police Departments to lend assistance, which includes barricades & trash bins, the show mobile, port-o-sans and Auxiliary Police, for the OFD Holiday Parade, to be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017, from 6 am to 9 pm.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 473                                          SHOWMOBILE/PEARL RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/PEARL RIVER DAY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon completion of all necessary paperwork, the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation has forwarded for approval, by the Town Board, use of the Showmobile, by the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce, for their Pearl River Day, on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at a rental cost of $400.00 with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 474                                          SHOWMOBILE/SONS OF ITALY ITALIAN FEAST

 

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

 

RESOLOVED, upon completion of all necessary paperwork, the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation has forwarded for approval, by the Town Board, use of the Showmobile, by the Sons of Italy, for their Italian Feast, from Wednesday, September 13, 2017 to Sunday, September 17, 2017, at a rental cost of $400.00 with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Valentine, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

***

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 475                                          SHOWMOBILE/DOMINICAN COLLEGE/FIRE IN THE SKY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon completion of all necessary paperwork, the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation has forwarded for approval, by the Town Board, use of the Showmobile by Dominican College, for their Fire in the Sky Event, on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at a rental cost of $400.00 with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 476                                          AID/ROCKLAND ROAD RUNNERS SOUTH NYACK TEN- MILER

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon completion of all necessary paperwork the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation has forwarded for approval, by the Town Board, the rental of 8 port-o-john units, for the Rockland Road Runners South Nyack Ten Miler on Sunday, September 10, 2017.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 477                                          AID/PEARL RIVER HOOK & LADDER COMPANY/ANNUAL CAR SHOW

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, the Town Board approves lending assistance (two (2) portable toilets) for the Pearl River Hook & Ladder Company’s annual Car Show, on Sunday, September 17, 2017, Central Ave. Field, Pearl River, NY.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 478                                          PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / SCADA TELEMETRY UPGRADE/ DEME

 

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

 

WHEREAS, DEME has 45 pump stations that requires a telemetry system to transmit malfunctions to the control board at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).  The current system is antiquated and working on 25 year old analog technology. It is strongly recommended to upgrade this current system and add telemetry at the WWTP.

 

WHEREAS, DEME contacted Optimum Controls Corp. (OCC) to evaluate the current telemetry system and propose upgrades and new telemetry, at the WWTP.

 

WHEREAS, OCC was determined to be the best selection by a previous DEME Director to install the original Cimplicity telemetry system about 15 years ago for 34 pump stations. This system is currently integrated with the Town’s computer system and collects and formats the data

RESOLUTION NO. 478 – Continued

 

for required reports, and will be supported by the manufacturer (GE) throughout it’s lifetime.   OCC has been servicing and maintaining this system for over 15 years.  They have an inherent knowledge of the existing telemetry system that allowed them to provide a proposal that is the most cost effective and efficient method of upgrading and enhancing the telemetry system.

 

THEREFORE, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner, accept the OCC proposal to upgrade and enhance the DEME telemetry system for a total of $375,290.00. There is currently $92,800.00 in the 2017 budget for this work, leaving a balance of $282,490.00.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 479                                          DAVID ALVAREZ/ASSISTANT OPERATOR GRADE 2 (WASTEWATER)

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Commissioner of DEME, the Town Board affirms and acknowledges the appointment of David Alvarez, to the position of Assistant Operator – Grade 2 (Wastewater), CSEA Grade 14 Step 1, at a salary of $63,977.00 (probationary), effective September 18, 2017.  This position was vacated due to a retirement and is funded in the budget.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 480                                          GRANT PERMISSION/DONNA MORRISON/HUMAN RESOURCE LAW SEMINAR

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby grants permission for Donna Morrison, Human Resources Coordinator, to attend Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now seminar, in Poughkeepsie, NY, on October 4, 2017, at a cost of $349.00.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 481                                          APPOINT/BLAUVELT FIRE FIREFIGHTER/MICHAEL P ARIETTA

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Blauvelt Fire Dept., Michael P Arietta, is hereby appointed to the position Firefighter, with the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company and to be sworn in by Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, within the next thirty (30) days.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO.  482                                         ACCEPT/RECEIVE/FILE/ TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following documents are accepted, received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office:

 

1. Town Board minutes: July 11, 2017 and August 8, 2017 Police Commission; July 11, 2017 and August 8, 2017 Public Hearing/Workshop; July 18, 2017 and August 15, 2017 Regular Town Board Meeting; and July 18, 2017 and July 27, 2017 Special Town Board Meetin
2. Chestnut Ridge Transportation: 2017 Orangetown Summer Camp. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report-Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2016. Deed: Homes for Heroes, Western Hwy, Tappan (74.18-3-48).
3. Agreements: Rockland Cty Solid Waste Management Authority for Side Stream Management and
4. Sludge Managemen
5. Agreement: Brown & Weinraub, 8/1/17 for lobby (legislative and regulatory representation).
6. Nyack Joint Fire District, 2016 Certified Aud

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 483                                          AID / BLAUVELT LIONS CLUB APPLEFEST/FLYWHEEL PARK

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board herby authorizes the Highway Department to lend assistance, which includes the use of garbage cans and recycle bins, for the Blauvelt Lions Club “Applefest”, on Sunday, September 24, 2017.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 484                                          AID/BLAUVELT LIONS CLUB APPLEFEST/FLYWHEEL PARK

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon completion of all necessary paperwork the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation has forwarded for approval by the Town Board the rental of one (1) handicap and one (1) regular portable toilet for the Blauvelt Lions Club “Applefest” on Sunday, September 24, 2017.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

***

RESOLUTION NO. 485                                          TAX CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT JPMORGAN CHASE BANK (74.11-2-51) 333 ROUTE 303/ORANGEBURG

 

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

RESOLUTION NO. 485 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Assessor, approve and authorize Dennis D. Michaels, Deputy Town Attorney, to sign the Consent Order regarding the tax certiorari proceeding JPMorgan Chase Bank NA v. The Board of Assessors, et al.,  Tax Map designation 74.11-2-51 (333 Route 303, Orangeburg) for the tax assessment years 2015, 2016 and 2017 for a total refund by the County of $0, a total refund by the Town of $0 and a total refund by S. Orangetown School District of $3,562. Interest on the Town’s liability as a result of assessment

decrease or refund is waived if payment is made within sixty (60) days after a copy of the order based upon the settlement is served on the Town (and Rockland County Finance Dept.).

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 486                                          TAX CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT  100 BRADLEY PARKWAY LLC/ (100 BRADLEY PARKWAY BLAUVELT (S.B.L 65.18-1-17)

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Assessor, approve and authorize Dennis D.Michaels, Deputy Town Attorney, to sign the Consent Order regarding the tax certiorari proceeding 100 Bradley Pkwy LLC v. The Board of Assessors, et al.,  Tax Map designation 65.18-1-17 (100 Bradley Parkway, Blauvelt) for the tax assessment years 2016 and 2017, for a total refund by the County of $3,763, a total refund by the Town of $13,219 and a total refund by S. Orangetown School District of $34,453. Interest on the Town’s liability as a result of assessment decrease or refund is waived if payment is made within sixty (60) days after a copy of the order based upon the settlement is served on the Town (and Rockland County Finance Dept.).

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

***

RESOLUTION NO. 487                                          SET PUBLIC HEARING/CHAPTER 41A VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

 

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

 

RESOLVED, a public hearing is scheduled for October 3, 2017, 8:15 pm regarding amending Chapter 41A, Violations and Penalties.

 

Ayes:      Councilperson Diviny, Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 488                                                      PAY VOUCHERS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for five (5) warrants, a total amount of $1,683,480.21.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 489                                          ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION              CSEA CONTRACT

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Stewart, Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine and Bottari, Charlotte Madigan, John Edwards, Teresa Kenny, and Jeff Bencik.

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 9:50 p.m. the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss the CSEA contract.  Supervisor Stewart said no further votes will be taken.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari

Noes:      None

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RESOLUTION NO. 490                                          RE-ENTERED RTBM/ADJOURNED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 10:13 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting and adjourned in memory of Raymond G. Icobelli, former Deputy Town Attorney; Adele Somma, mother of employee Al Somma; Raymond Gallagher, Pearl River and Edward Fallon, Nyack.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:      None