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Town Board Meeting December 11, 2006

Related Meetings: Town Board Meeting December 11, 2006

M12-11-06.pdf

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2006

 

This Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:40 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

Teresa Kenny, Town Attorney

John S. Edwards, First Deputy Town Attorney

Suzanne Barclay, Exec Asst. to Supervisor

Charles Richardson, Director of Finance

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Ron Delo, Director of Dept. Environmental Mgt. & Eng.

Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police

Mary McCloskey, Assessor’s Office

John Giardello, Director, OBZPAE

Rich Rose, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings

 

 

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk.

 

 

The Orangetown Patriots Pee-Wee Cheerleaders were recognized for winning fifth place in the Pop Warner National Championships at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.  They competed against the top two teams from eight divisions from across the country.  The Town Board congratulated the girls and their families for their dedication and hard work.

The Rail to Trail Bridge was officially opened with a cutting ribbon ceremony last Thursday.  This Phase I connection starts at Oak Tree Road, Tappan and goes through Sparkill, Orangeburg, then crosses Route 303 at the Rail Trail Bridge and ends right now at Greenbush Road, Orangeburg.  Phase II will continue along Western Highway to Blauvelt.

 

Rockland Toyota donated Resuscitator Annie (a life-size CPR training dummy) to the South Orangetown Ambulance Corps.  The Town Board thanked Evan and Neale and Kuperman.

 

Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police, introduce the two Police Officers being appointed permanent tonight.  He congratulated the officer and stressed the importance of working and serving the  people of Orangetown.

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.  810                                         APPOINT POLICE OFFICER PERMANENT/DAVID MADDALENA

 

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

 

            RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, David Maddalena from Rockland County Civil Service List # (OC) 04200 is hereby appointed to the position of Police Officer/Permanent effective immediately at a salary of $35,992.00.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.  811                                         APPOINT POLICE OFFICER PERMANENT/BRIAN A. DOMITROVITS

 

Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

 

            RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, Brian A. Domitrovits from Rockland County Civil Service List # (OC) 04200 is hereby appointed to the position of Police Officer/Permanent effective immediately at a salary of $35,992.00.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Morr, O’Donnell, Troy, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  812                                         OPEN CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING/GATTO LANE

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

 

            RESOLVED, that the public hearing, which is continued from November 27, 2006, to consider a petition for a zone change from R-40 Low Density residence to R-15 Single Family Homes for property located on Gatto Lane, Pearl River (68.07-2-1) is hereby opened.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, O’Donnell, Manning, Morr

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

 

Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, presented the Affidavit of Publication and the Notice of Posting; copies are labeled Exhibit 12-A-06 and made a part of these minutes.

 

Supervisor Kleiner reopened the public hearing regarding Gatto Lane giving the history of the application.  He spoke about the initial presentation and the fact that he discussed this with Saccardi & Schiff.  After walking this property with John Saccardi, Mr. Saccardi recommended a R-22 (1/2 acre zoning).  After the November 27, 2006 public hearing and meeting with families that would be directly involved, the Supervisor changed his mind deciding it should remain an R-40.  He discussed some main issues.  First, in an R-22 (1/2 acre zoning), 35-40 ft conservation easements should be imposed, due to the large number of mature trees and steep slopes.  If left an R-40 (less density), according to the Town Code, the Planning Board wouldn’t have the ability to imposed conservation easements.  Presently, the Town Code only gives the Planning Board that right in scenic areas of Upper Grandview, areas that are underwater or have environmental challenges.  Supervisor Kleiner believes the Planning Board should have the authority to establish conservation easements on some of the properties on Gatto Lane, Bradl Lane and similar properties.  He suggested the Town Code be changed to broaden the Planning Board’s authority.  Supervisor Kleiner said the second issued, also raised by Councilman Morr, is that down zoning could set a precedent for future developers.  If this property is down-zoned to an R-22, it is uncertain whether a Town Board would follow that same example for the 13-acre parcel, presently owned by Wyeth, which is protected by a conservation easement that will expire in 2009.  A zone change is a discretionary act by the Town Board taking into account the health, value to the Town and the impact on the neighborhood.

 

Since the owner of this property is also the owner of the Pearl River Theater, a discussion took place regarding the purchase of the Theater for $1.00.  It was recommended to the Pearl River Theater Development Corporation, that a financial plan be in place before any transactions take place.  Supervisor Kleiner commended Ed Lane for his cooperation in this project.

 

The public portion was opened and the following people spoke:

Gail Raffaele, Tappan, is concerned that the letters from the Rockland County Planning Board and from the Nanuet Public Schools were not in the record.  She is against the Gatto Lane down zoning and the Theater being linked together.

Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, is against this zone change.  He has concerns regarding the development, because of the impact on the sewers and infrastructure.  He hand-delivered to the Town Board a class-action lawsuit, on behalf of Sheldon Morgan and Michael Harris, challenging retroactive retirement benefits for the Town Board.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, is against this zone change.  She believes purchasing the Pearl River Theater would be a tax burden, she doesn’t want.

Robert Olori, Gatto Lane resident, is against down zoning for fear of clear cutting, in particular, saving 100-year-old trees.

Andy Davidson, Bradl Lane resident, is against this down zoning.  The Planning Board should have the ability to protect and impose buffering.

Linda Schweizer, resident, believes she will suffer the most from the increased traffic.

Randy Johnson, Chestnut Ridge, is against the down zoning and thanked the Town Board for listening to the residents.

Robert Burns, Pearl River, spoke about his concerns regarding drainage, if more houses were built on Gatto Lane.

Howard Cohen, Trustee of the Village of Chestnut Ridge, asked for copies of the drainage and traffic study for this project.

Frances Delacotta, Pearl River, is against a second access road to the south.

John Skae, Bradl Lane resident, believes homeowners should have the right to remove dead trees in a buffer zone.

 

Councilman Morr feels that Saccardi & Schiff are good master planners and for developing global concepts.  However, small projects in neighborhoods should be decided by the people living in those neighborhoods.

Councilwoman Manning said after walking the property, she is uncomfortable with any downzoning.  She also said that she is in favor of the Theater and hopes it will go through.

Councilman Troy has concerns of a financial plan for the Pearl River Theater.  He would like to see a viable plan from the theater group.

Councilman O’Donnell believes we should never grant a zone change anywhere in Orangetown if the residents oppose it.  He also stated we are over saturated with senior citizen housing.

 

RESOLUTION NO.  813                                         CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the public comment portion of this public hearing is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Morr, Manning, O’Donnell, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 814                                          TB DECISION/GATTO LANE ZONE CHANGE/GATTO LANE LLC

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board decided not to adopt the Gatto Lane zone change.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Morr, Troy, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

Public Comment (RTBM)

John Quevedo, suggested hiring a consultant for a traffic study for Oak Tree Rd and Washington St.  He is alarmed because of accidents, a death and road rage that has taken place there.

Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, said the Town Board should not have ceremonies before a public hearing.  He spoke about the Town’s health care policy involving only some employees contributing.

Genevieve Coffey, Pearl River, is again concerned with the damage done to her property because of work being done by her abutting property owner.  She wants the Town to reimburse her for costs.

Gail Raffaele, Tappan, said the Town should have extra copies of the tapes from Town Board meetings for the public.  She also said, there should be a cap on the amount on the traffic consultants’ resolution.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, wants to know who is on the Ethic Committee.  She also feels that all employees should contribute more than 5% to their health care.

 

RESOLUTION NO.  815                                         CLOSE PUBLIC PORTION

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the public comment portion is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Manning, Morr, O’Donnell, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  816                                         COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that agenda items eight (8) through nineteen (19) are hereby combined.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  817                                         POLICE REGULATION/AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 440/97 SCHOOL BUSES/RIGHT TURN      OAK TREE RD/LIVINGSTON AVE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Town Board Resolution No. 440, dated 6/2/97 is hereby amended to exempt school buses only from the prohibition against right turns from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Oak Tree Road at Livingston Avenue for vehicles traveling east on Oak Tree Road.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  818                                         POLICE REGULATION/NO RIGHT TURNS/S MAGNOLIA ST/PR

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the installation of signs stating “No Right Turns – 7AM to 9AM and 4PM to 6PM” on South Magnolia Drive, Pearl River as a six-month police regulation is hereby approved.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  819                                         AUTHORIZE CONTRACT/TRAFFIC CONSULTANT/LEXINGTON RD/TAPPAN

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that James Dean, Superintendent of Highways, is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with a traffic consultant to conduct an analysis and make recommendation regarding Lexington Road, Tappan, traffic.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  820                                         APPROVED/2006 BUDGET TRANSFERS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the 2006 Budget Transfers as shown on Exhibit 12-B-06 are hereby approved.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  821                                         AWARD BID/HEAVY-DUTY/WING PLOW TRUCK/DELUXE INTERN TRUCKS/HIGHWAY DEPT

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for one new heavy-duty truck with accessories (wing plow), which were received and publicly opened on November 16, 2006.  The Superintendent made this recommendation to the Town Board; a copy is labeled Exhibit 12-C-06, and made a part of these minutes.  Now, Therefore, Be It

 

RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Deluxe International Trucks, Hackensack, NJ, the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $236,980.00 to be charged to Account No. H5130042/50200.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  822                                         AWARD BID/HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS WITH ACCESSORIES/DELUXE INTERN TRUCKS/HIGHWAY DEPT

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for two new heavy-duty trucks with accessories, which were received and publicly opened on November 16, 2006.  The Superintendent made this recommendation to the Town Board; a copy is labeled Exhibit 12-D-06, and made a part of these minutes.  Now, Therefore, Be It

 

 

 

Resolution No.  822 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Deluxe International Trucks, Hackensack, NJ, the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $425,990.00 ($212,995.00 ea) to be charged to Account No. H5130042/50200.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  823                                         PERFORMANCE BOND/AMENDED LETTER OF CREDIT    NO. 2063 MCNICHOL SUBDIVISION ACCEPTED/RECEIVED/FILED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Amended Letter of Credit No. 2063 from Union State Bank as collateral for the Performance Bond for the McNichol Subdivision (S/B/L 65.17-1-17) is accepted, received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  824                                         MONSIGNOR BRADY COURT VALLEY ESTATES/BLAUVELT  ROAD DEDICATION/ACCEPTED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney’s Office, the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering and the Superintendent of Highways,  the offer of dedication and deed conveying to the Town of Orangetown that certain, road, street or avenue, with all public improvements thereon and there under shown and designated as “Monsignor Brady Court,” on certain subdivision map entitled “Valley Estates located in the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York,” and filed in the Rockland County Clerk’s Office on April 2, 1999, in Book 119 of Maps, at Page 73 as Filed Map No. 7241 is hereby accepted and received and the Town Attorney is hereby authorized to forward documents to the Rockland County Clerk’s Office for recording.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  825                                         2007 BINGO LICENSES/APPROVED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following places are hereby approved for 2007 Bingo Licenses:

 

St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

St. Margaret’s Catholic Church

St. Margaret’s Church School Auxiliary

St. Margaret’s Church Parish Council

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

RESOLUTION NO.  826                                         2007 TOWN BOARD CALENDAR/APPROVED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the 2007 Town Board Meeting Calendar is hereby approved as follows:

01/02/07          (Tues)              Re-Organizational Meeting

01/08/07                                  RTBM

01/16/07          (Tues)              Workshop

01/22/07                                  RTBM

02/05/07                                  Workshop

02/13/07          (Tues)              RTBM

02/20/07          (Tues)              Workshop

02/28/07          (Wed)             RTBM

03/05/07                                  Workshop

03/12/07                                  RTBM

03/19/07                                  Workshop

03/26/07                                  RTBM

04/04/07          (Wed)              Workshop

04/09/07                                  RTBM

04/16/07                                  Workshop

04/23/07                                  RTBM

05/07/07                                  Workshop

05/14/07                                  RTBM

05/21/07                                  Workshop

05/29/07          (Tues)              RTBM

06/04/07                                  Workshop

06/11/07                                  RTBM

06/18/07                                  Workshop

06/25/07                                  RTBM

07/09/07                                  Workshop

07/16/07                                  RTBM

08/06/07                                  Workshop

08/13/07                                  RTBM

09/04/07          (Tues)              Workshop

09/10/07                                  RTBM

09/17/07                                  Workshop

09/24/07                                  RTBM

10/01/07                                  Workshop

10/09/07          (Tues)              RTBM

10/15/07                                  Workshop

10/22/07                                  RTBM

11/05/07                                  Workshop

11/13/07          (Tues)              RTBM

11/19/07                                  Workshop

11/26/07                                  RTBM

12/03/07                                  Workshop

12/10/07                                  RTBM

 

Regular Town Board/Audit Meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m., and Town Board Workshop Meetings will begin at 8:00 P.M.  All meetings are on Mondays, except where indicated.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

 

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  827                                         ACCEPT MINUTES

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Regular Town Board and Audit Meeting minutes of November 13, 2006; Executive Session minutes of November 20, 2006; Regular Town Board, Audit Meeting and Executive Session minutes of November 27, 2006; and Executive Session minutes of December 4, 2006 are hereby accepted.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  828                                         FY2006 SUBRECEIPIENT AGREEMT COUNTY OF ROCKLAND/CDBG RECEIVED/FILED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the FY2006 Subrecipient Agreement between the County of Rockland and Town of Orangetown, dated September 1, 2006 for the Community Development Block Grant program is received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  829                                         AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 791/2006 BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER ESTABLISH/APPOINT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 791/2006 is hereby amended that the position of Building Plans Examiner in the Building Department is hereby established and Douglas W. Schmidt is hereby appointed to the position of Building Plans Examiner in the Building Department, provisional, grade 15-1, at an annual salary of $51,574.00, effective November 28, 2006.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  830                                         ASSESSING CLERK II/APPROVE UPGRADE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the upgrade of the position of Assessing Clerk II, in the Assessor’s Office, from grade 12-14 to grade 15-7 at an annual salary of $68,763.00, effective January 1, 2007 is hereby approved.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.  831                                         ASSISTANT FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR/APPROVE UPGRADE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the upgrade of the position of Assistant Fire Safety Inspector, in the Building Department, from grade 12-8 to grade 15-5 at an annual salary of $62,475.00, effective January 1, 2007 is hereby approved.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Morr, Troy, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  832                                         CHIEF CLERK/APPROVE UPGRADE BUILDING DEPT

 

Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the upgrade of the position of Chief Clerk, in the Building Department, from grade 13-14 to grade 15-13 at an annual salary of $68,763.00, effective January 1, 2007 is hereby approved.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Morr, O’Donnell, Troy, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  833                                         CHIEF CLERK/APPROVE UPGRADE BUILDING DEPT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the upgrade of the position of Administrative Aide, in the Building Department, from grade 9-6 to grade11-5, at an annual salary of $51,574.00 effective January 1, 2007 is hereby approved.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  834                                         NY WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING PERMISSION GRANTED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to Ron Delo, Director, Dept. Environmental Mgt. & Eng., to attend the 79th Annual Meeting of the New York Water Environment Association, in New York, NY, February 5-7, 2007 at a cost of $580.00 to be charged to Account No. A1440004/50441/50480.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.  835                                         HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS EXCLUSION LIST/SCHEDULE A CONTRIBUTIONS

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the following employees on the Schedule “A” – Exclusion List are required to contribute 5% of the cost of health insurance premiums in 2007; 10% in 2008 and 15% in 2009:

Elected Officials

Assessor

Deputy Town Attorneys

Director of Finance

Director of Environmental Management & Engineering

Director of Office, Building, Zoning and Planning Administration and Enforcement

Personnel Administrator

Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings

Town Attorney

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons O’Donnell, Morr, Troy, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  836                                         MAINTENANCE MECHANICS GRADE STATUS

 

Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

Whereas on March 27, 2006, the Town Board recognized the need to have the position of Maintenance Mechanics at the same grade level, and thus approved Resolution No. 269 upgrading the position from a 13 to a 15; and

 

Whereas several issues regarding the upgrade were brought to the attention of the Board after the meeting, resulting in the Board staying the effective date of the resolution on April 10, 2006 (Res. #291); and

 

Whereas the Board has consulted with the Town Attorney, Personnel Department, Rockland County Personnel, the various Department Heads and the Labor-Management Committee regarding the upgrade; Now, be it

 

RESOLVED, that the position of Maintenance Mechanic, including Maintenance Mechanic (electrical) and Maintenance Mechanic (building maintenance) shall be regarded to grade 13, with the stipulation that the employees currently holding the positions (Maintenance Mechanic (electrical) and Maintenance Mechanic (building and maintenance) shall continue in the current grade status and shall accrue any and all benefits at such grade.  Upon the current employees vacating the position, any new employees to the position shall be grade 13.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Morr, Manning, O’Donnell, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  837                                         AVAYA/MAC SOURCE/LEASE AGRMT/PHONE SYSTEM/APPROVED

 

Under new business, Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

Resolution No.  837 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that a 5-year lease agreement between the Town of Orangetown and Avaya and their business partner Mac Source for the phone system in Town Hall and the Police Department is hereby approved.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Manning, O’Donnell, Morr

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  838                                         COURT REPORTERS/SALARY INCREASE/APPROVED

 

Under new business, Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the court reporters salary is hereby increased from $175.00 to $225.00 a day, effective January 1, 2007.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, O’Donnell, Manning, Morr

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  839                                         SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE SKYVIEW PLAZA DEVELOPMENT THE MEWS AT PEARLRIVER

 

Under new business, Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that a continuation of a public hearing from June 12, 2006 to consider the request for a zone change for Skyview Plaza Development Corporation (the Mews at Pearl River) Tax Map No. 68.16-6-62 is scheduled for January 8, 2007, 8:00 p.m.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 840                                          ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned this meeting at 10:20 p.m. in memory of Joan O’Donnell, Councilman O’Donnell’s mother, John Zahn, Piermont, Marie Meyer, Pearl River, Gus Pappas, Pearl River Rotary, and Violet Pedersen, formerly of Pearl River.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Troy, Morr, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

 

 

 

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    Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

Filed Under: Uncategorized Related Meetings: Town Board Meeting December 11, 2006

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