TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2013
This Reorganizational Meeting was opened at 7:33 p.m. Supervisor Stewart presided and the Town Clerk called the Roll. Present were:
CouncilmanDenis Troy
CouncilmanThomas Diviny
Councilman Thomas Morr
CouncilmanPaul Valentine
Also present: Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk
Allan Ryff, Deputy Supervisor
John S. Edwards, Town Attorney
Teresa Kenny, First Deputy Town Attorney
Ann Maestri, Deputy Supervisor of Operations
Jeff Bencik, Finance Director
James Dean, Superintendent of Highways
Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes
Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks-Rec.
Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police
Robert Zimmerman, Police Captain
Donald Butterworth, Police Captain
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Gabby and Angelina (CottageLaneSchool)
National Anthem: CarlyWashand Emily Rizzo
God Bless the U.S.A: CarlyWashand Emily Rizzo
God BlessAmerica: Mary White,NyackVillageClerk
Invocation: Msgr. Emmet R. Nevin
Benediction: Msgr. Jack O’Keefe
Supervisor Stewart acknowledged the presence of Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee, Former Supervisor Thom Kleiner, Nyack Mayor Jennifer White, Nyack Village Trustee Marie Lorenzini, Nyack Village Clerk Mary White, Rockland County Legislator Pat Withers, Judge Charles Apotheker, and South Orangetown School Superintendent Ken Mitchell.
State of the Town: Supervisor Stewart
All of the Town Board members andCharlotte Madiganwished everyone a Happy Healthy New Year. They thanked everyone for their support and they look forward to working in 2013.
Town employees, with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of employment were recognized for their service. Also, all Police, Firemen and Emergency Responders were praised for their work during Hurricane Sandy.
RESOLUTION NO. 1 COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that agenda items 1 thru 7 are hereby combined.
Ayes: CouncilmenTroy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 2 OFFICIAL UNDERTAKING FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
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: CouncilmenTroy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 3 2013/MARRIAGE OFFICERS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are designated as Marriage Officers for a one-year term, effective January 1, 2013, at no salary.
Supervisor Andrew Stewart Town Clerk,Charlotte Madigan
CouncilmanDenis Troy Councilman Thomas F. Diviny
Councilman Thomas Morr Councilman Paul Valentine
Ayes: CouncilmenTroy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 4 DESIGNATE/OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Journal News is designated as the official newspaper for the Town of Orangetown, pursuant to NYS Town Law Section 64 (11).
Ayes: CouncilmenTroy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 5 ADDITIONAL NOTICES/DESIGNATE NEWSPAPERS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED that for the purpose of additional notices, the Our Town, the Rockland County Times and the Rockland Review are hereby designated for any notices of the Town Board and any other official Boards of the Town ofOrangetown. Publication of such bids and notices shall be at the discretion of the Town ofOrangetown.
Ayes: CouncilmenTroy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 6 2013 BANKING DEPOSITORIES
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following banks are designated as banking depositories for the Town ofOrangetown:
FirstNiagara Provident Bank MBIA
JP Morgan Chase TD Bank Key Bank
Ayes: CouncilmenTroy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 7 2013 RECEIVER OF TAXES BANKING DEPOSITORY
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Provident Bank is designated as the banking depository for the Receiver of Taxes.
Ayes: CouncilmenTroy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 8 AMEND TOWN’S PROCUREMENT TRAVEL POLICY
Councilman Diviny 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 56.5 cents per mile as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.
Ayes: Councilmen Diviny,Troy, Morr, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 9 MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTION FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HURRICANE RELIEF BILL
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of Orangetown implores the Federal Government to pass the Hurricane Relief Bill, which has been long delayed, as soon as possible.
Ayes: CouncilmenTroy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 10 ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned in memory of Phyllis Scaglione, Blauvelt at 9:03 p.m.
Ayes: CouncilpersonsTroy, Valentine, Diviny, Morr
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk