Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

POLICE COMMISSION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018

 

This Police Commission Meeting was opened at 7:02 pm.  Supervisor Day presided and Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk, called the roll.

Present were:

Supervisor Chris Day

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Paul Valentine

Councilman Gerald Bottari

 

Also present:

Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk

Michael Lawler, Deputy Supervisor

Robert Magrino, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, Deputy Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

Donald Butterworth, Police Captain

James Brown, Police Captain

 

RESOLUTION NO. 601                                          ENTERED POLICE COMMISSION

                                                                                   

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 7:02 pm, the Town Board entered the Police Commission to address general police matters.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 602                                          ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION PERSONNEL MATTERS

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Day, Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine and Bottari, Michael Lawler, Robert Magrino, Teresa Kenny, Jeff Bencik, Captain Butterworth and Captain Brown.

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 7:20 pm the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss particular Personnel matters.

 

Ayes:      Supervisor Day

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari

Noes:      None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 603                                          RE-ENTERED POLICE COMMISSION AND ADJOURNED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 8:04 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Police Commission and adjourned.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

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Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk   

 

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

WORKSHOP

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018

 

This meeting was opened at 8:08 p.m.  Supervisor Day presided and Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk, called the roll.  Present were:

 

Supervisor Chris Day

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Paul Valentine

Councilman Gerald Bottari

 

Also present:

Michael Lawler, Deputy Supervisor

Amanda Hyland, Supervisor’s Confidential Assistant

Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk

Robert Magrino, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, Deputy Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Jane Slavin, Director of OBZPAE

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

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America:  Town Board

Supervisor Day and the Town Board members proclaimed Friday, October 12, 2018, Mary O’Sullivan Day in the Town of Orangetown as the 2018 Honoree of the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.

Supervisor Day announced the appointment of Greg Garvey as the new Economic Development and Tourism Director.

Eagle Scout Benjamin So, Troop 2097, explained his Walkway of Heroes Project of cataloging and creating an inter-active website with a map of the memorial bricks including names and branch of service.

The Town Board and Jim Dean honored Michael Yannazzone for 40+ years of dedicated service to the Orangetown Highway Department.

Richard Loeffler, Site Plan Consultant, presented Bloomberg Data Center proposal for installation of a helipad at 155 Corporate Drive, Orangeburg.

The Town Board reviewed and discussed agenda items 1 thru 50 and voted on the following:

RESOLUTION NO. 604                                          AID / 2018 TAPPAN YARD SALE GERMAN MASONIC GROUNDS  TAPPAN

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

 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation from the Superintendent of Highways, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Orangetown Highway Department to lend assistance which includes the use of barrels and barricades, for the Tappan Yard Sale, at the German Masonic Grounds on Saturday, October 13, 2018 (rd: 10.14.18), from 10 am to 4 pm, nunc pro tunc.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 605                                          APPOINT / KENNETH SCHMIDT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II  

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

 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, appoint Kenneth Schmidt to the position of Maintenance Mechanic II, Grade 17, Step 19/24 at a salary of $110,803.00, effective October 15, 2018.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 606                                          SHOWMOBILE / NEW CITY FIRE ENGINE CO. #1 / BENEFIT EVENT

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

 RESOLVED, upon the completion of all necessary paperwork, the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation has forwarded for approval by the Town Board use of the Showmobile at a rental cost of $400.00 by the New City Fire Engine Co. #1 for their Benefit Event on October 20, 2018 with the organization providing a certificate of insurance listing the Town of Orangetown as additionally insured.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 607                                          AWARD BID / HOMES FOR HEROES GREEN INNOVATION PROJECT / ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TOMCO CONSTRUCTION INC.

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

 WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highway and the Commissioner of DEME duly advertised for sealed bids for the Homes for Heroes Green Innovation Project, which were received and publicly opened on September 20, 2018,

WHEREAS, Tomco Construction Inc. of Mount Arlington, NJ is the lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $1,412,256; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways and the Commissioner of DEME, the bid of September 20, 2018 for the Homes for Heroes Project is hereby awarded to Tomco Construction Inc., the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $1,412,256.00.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Bottari

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 608                                          GRANT LICENSES / ACCEPT HOLD HARMLESS & INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTS FOR 6, 8 & 10 RYERSON PLACE, TAPPAN (77.14-1-7, 8 and 9)

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

 WHEREAS, Ryerson Farms, LLC, developed the properties located at 6 Ryerson Place, Tappan, New York and 10 Ryerson Place, Tappan, New York; and

WHEREAS, Ryerson Estates, LLC, developed the property located at 8 Ryerson Place, Tappan, New York; and

WHEREAS, during the development of the above-referenced properties, the respective developers installed an earthen berm and vegetation encroaching on an existing Town right of way; and

WHEREAS, the matter has been reviewed by the Town Highway Department and the Highway Department has determined that the berm and vegetation may remain in its current location provided the owner of the property provided to the Town an indemnification and hold harmless agreement; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town hereby grants to 6 Ryerson Place, Tappan, New York, S/B/L 77.14-1-9; 8 Ryerson Place, Tappan, New York, S/B/L 77.14-1-8; and 10 Ryerson Place, Tappan, New York, S/B/L 77.14-1-7, revocable licenses, in the form of a License, Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement for each property, which agreements provide, among other things, that the earthen berm and vegetation may remain in place provided that the owners of the property defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Town for any damage related thereto; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Highways or the Town Attorney is authorized to execute the respective License, Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreements and any and all other documents necessary in order for same to be recorded in the Rockland County Clerk’s Office, at the expense of the owner, and to be filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

Ayes:      Councilpersons Valentine, Bottari, Troy, Diviny

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

RESOLUTION NO. 609                                          ADJOURNED/MEMORY

 

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

 RESOLVED, at 9:29 pm, the Town Board adjourned, in memory of Dr. Theresa D’Antonio-Krumm, former employee of the Town of Orangetown and former Lt. Colonel of the National Guard; and Dolores A. Jochum, Pearl River and a former RN for the Dominican Convent, Dominican Sisters of Sparkill.

 

Ayes:      Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Day

Noes:      None

 

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Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk