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Town Board Meeting January 6, 2015

Related Meetings: Town Board Reorganizational Meeting January 6, 2015

M01-06-15-Re-Org.pdf

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015

This Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:40 p.m.  Supervisor Stewart presided and Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, called the Roll.  Present were:

 

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Thomas Morr

Councilman Paul Valentine

 

Also present:   Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

Rose Maiorano, Sr. Account Clerk/Deputy Clerk

Gerri Orlik, Deputy Clerk

John Edwards, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, First Deputy Town Attorney

Denise Sullivan, Deputy Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

Joseph Moran, Commissioner of DEME

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE

Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation

Kevin Nulty, Police Chief

Allan Ryff, Deputy Supervisor

Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, Supervisor’s Confidential Assistant

Mary Cardenas, Town Historian

Anthony Bevelacqua, IT Specialist

Matthew Lenihan, Computer Operator

 

 

Ronnie Cummings led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM:  Tappan Zee High School Junior – Julie Bartels

 

INVOCATION:  Msgr. Jack O’Keefe, St. Margaret’s Church

 

BENEDICTION:  Rabbi Daniel Pernick, Beth Am Temple

 

“GOD BLESS AMERICA” & “DON’T YOU WORRY CHILD/SAVE THE WORLD”:

Tappan Zee High School a Capella Group – “The Tzers”

 

Supervisor Stewart made the following appointments:

 

  • Jeffrey Bencik, Finance Director
  • Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, Assistant to the Supervisor
  • Allan Ryff, Deputy Supervisor

 

STATE OF THE TOWN:  Supervisor Andrew Stewart

 

The Town Board and the Town Clerk wished the residents and visitors a Happy Healthy New Year.  They thanked the employees for their hard work and they look forward to working together, for the residents of Orangetown.

 

Supervisor Stewart acknowledged the presence of Thom Kleiner, former Town Supervisor, and representatives from the offices of Senator David Carlucci and Congresswoman Nita Lowey.

 

The Town Board took a recess.

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 1                                              OFFICIAL UNDERTAKING/ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Director of Finance, Jeff Bencik, 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 Troy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 2                                              2015/MARRIAGE OFFICERS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following are designated as Marriage Officers, effective January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015, at no salary.

 

Supervisor Andrew Stewart                             Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas F. Diviny                        Councilman Thomas Morr

Councilman Paul Valentine                              Town Clerk, Charlotte Madigan

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 3                                              OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board designates The Our Town as the official newspaper, for the Town of Orangetown, pursuant to NYS Town Law Section 64 (11).

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 4                                              NEWSPAPERS/ADDITIONAL NOTICES

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that for the purposes of additional notices, the Town Board designates the Journal News, 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 Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 5                                              2015 BANKING DEPOSITORIES

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following banks are designated as the banking depository, for the Town of Orangetown:  J.P. Morgan Chase; First Niagara; and TD Bank

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 6                                              2015 RECEIVER OF TAXES  BANKING DEPOSITORIES

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following banks are designated as the banking depository, for the Receiver of Taxes:  Sterling National Bank and J.P. Morgan Chase

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 7                                              AMEND/TOWN’S PROCUREMENT TRAVEL POLICY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town’s Procurement and Travel policy is hereby amended to reflect a mileage reimbursement rate of $0.575 cents per mile as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 8                                              APPROVE/2015 TOWN BOARD   MEETING CALENDAR/FEB-DEC

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following 2015 Town Board Calendar for the months of February 2015 thru December 2015 is hereby approved:

 

02/03/15                      Police Commission/Finance/Workshop

02/10/15                      RTBM/Audit

03/03/15                      Police Commission/Finance/Workshop

03/10/15                      RTBM/Audit

03/24/15                      Workshop

04/14/15                      RTBM/Audit

04/21/15                      Police Commission/Finance/Workshop

04/28/15                      RTBM/Audit

05/05/15                      Police Commission/Finance/Workshop

05/12/15                      RTBM/Audit

05/19/15                      Workshop

06/02/15                      RTBM/Audit

06/09/15                      Police Commission/Finance/Workshop

RESOLUTION NO. 8 – Continued

 

06/16/15                      RTBM/Audit

07/07/15                      Police Commission/Finance/Workshop

07/14/15                      RTBM/Audit

08/04/15                      Police Commission/Finance/Workshop

08/11/15                      RTBM/Audit

09/01/15                      Police Commission/Finance/Workshop

09/09/15 (Wed)           RTBM/Audit (7th Labor Day)

09/15/15                      Workshop

09/29/15                      RTBM/Audit

10/06/15                      Police Commission/Finance/Workshop

10/13/15                      RTBM/Audit

10/20/15                      Workshop

10/27/15                      RTBM/Audit

11/04/15 (Wed)           Police Commission/Finance/Workshop (3rd Election Day)

11/10/15                      RTBM/Audit

11/17/15                      Workshop

12/01/15                      RTBM/Audit

12/08/15                      Police Commission/Finance/Workshop

 

Police Commission/Finance Meetings will be shared starting at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Workshop; Town Board Workshop Meetings will start at 8:00 pm and Regular Town Board/Audit Meetings will begin at 7:30 pm.  All meetings are on Tuesdays, except where indicated.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 9                                              AUTHORIZE EXTENSION AGREEMENT/WILSON, ELSER, ET AL., NEW YORK STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS REPRESENTATION FOR 2015 

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the extension of an agreement with the law firm of Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP (“Counsel”) to serve as Government Affairs Counsel, to the Town in New York State, for the period January 1, 2015 through and including December 31, 2015, at a cost of $4,000.00 per month, plus actual ancillary expenses that may be incurred; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a letter agreement with Counsel consistent herewith.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 10                                            RESIGNATION/JAMES DODGE/ACABOR

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that James L. Dodge, Vice Chair of the Architecture & Community Appearance Board of Review (ACABOR) has resigned after twelve (12) years of service.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 10 – Continued

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor and Town Board accept his resignation and thank James Dodge for his dedication and commitment to ACABOR.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Noes:   None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 11                                            APPOINT/KENECK SKIBINSKI CHIEF OPERATOR GRADE 3 PERMANENT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Keneck Skibinski has been appointed to the position of Chief Operator, Grade 3 (Wastewater), from Rockland County EL #14067, permanent, effective, January 14, 2015.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 12                                            APPOINT/STEPHANIE TASSELLO PRINCIPAL ACCOUNT CLERK

 

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

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Human Resources Coordinator, rescind resolution No. 460 from 10/7/2014 and appoint Stephanie Tassello to the position of Principal Account Clerk, Grade 15, Step 1 at a salary of $62,659.00, provisionally, effective November 13, 2014. The collective bargaining Agreement between the Town and the CSEA shall be amended to include the new position in Schedule “B-1”.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine

Noes:   None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 13                                            AUTHORIZE/PAY UTILITY BILLS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay utility bills prior to a Town Board Audit, to avoid late payment charges.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy Diviny, Morr

Noes:   None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 14                                            PAY VOUCHERS

 

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

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 14 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, Jeff Bencik, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for the General Fund, Town Outside Village, Blue Hill, Broadacres, Highway, Sewer, Capital Projects, Risk Retention, and Special Parking Funds for a total amount of $1,316,581.01.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 15                                            AUTHORIZE/LAND USE BOARDS/AIR EMISSIONS CONSULTANTS/TRINITY CONSULTANTS/TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL

 

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

 

RESOLVED, the Town Board gives permission to the Land Use Boards to hire Trinity Consultants and/or Triumvirate Environmental, as recommended by the DEC, as Air Emissions Consultants, with costs to be paid by the applicant.

 

Ayes:   Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:   None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 16                                            ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGAL COUNSEL/PERSONNEL QUESTION

 

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

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 9:05 p.m., the Town Board entered Executive Session for legal counsel regarding a personnel question.  Supervisor Stewart said no further votes will be taken.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Morr, Troy, Diviny, Valentine

Noes:   None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 17                                            REENTERED REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 9:28 p.m., the Town Board re-entered the Re-Organizational Meeting.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Noes:   None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 18                                            ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY                   

 

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

 

RESOLUTION NO. 18 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, the Town Board adjourned in memory of the two NYPD officers murdered in the line of duty, Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Noes:   None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 19                                            ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY       

 

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

 

RESOLVED, at 9:33 p.m., the Town Board adjourned in memory Marie Liberati, wife of retired Orangetown officer and resident of Pearl River.

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Noes:   None

 

 

 

 

 

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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVOCATION:  Msgr. Jack O’Keefe, St. Margaret’s Church

 

Let us bow our heads and pray.

Our Father and our God, as we stand at the beginning of a new year, we confess our need of your presence and guidance as we face the future.  We each have our hopes and expectations for the year ahead, but you alone knows what it holds for us and you can give us the strength and wisdom we need to meet all its challenges.  So homily we pray that you help us by your saving hands and to trust you and seek you with all our lives in 2015.  In the midst of life’s inevitable disappointments help us to turn to you for the stability and comfort we need.  In the midst of life’s uncertainties in the days ahead, assure us of the certainties of your unchanging love.  In the midst of life’s temptations, in the pull of our own stubborn self-will, help us not to lose our way and to have courage to do what is right regardless of the course.  We pray for our nation during these difficult times and for all those seeking to bring justice and peace to our troubled world.  We especially pray for those who serve in the armed-forces of our country.  We thank them for their commitment to defend our freedoms, even at the cost of their own lives.  Be with their families and assure them of your love and our concern.  Protect and defend all who serve our Towns, our Counties, our Cities, our States, especially all Police Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Service Personnel and those who work in occupations dedicated to the care of others.  Bring our divided nation together and give us vision of what you want us to be.  Console and strengthen all who have suffered in anyway this past year, especially those who faced financial difficulties, a challenging illness or the death of loved ones.  As we look over the past year, we thank you for the goodness toward us far beyond what we have deserved.  May we never presume our past blessings or forget your versatility toward us, but instead lead us to a New Year and a deeper commitment to you as the foundation and center of our lives.  We ask this in God’s name. Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BENEDICTION:  Rabbi Daniel Pernick, Beth Am Temple

 

This afternoon, the second longest serving Governor in New York State history, was laid to rest.  Together with Thomas Dewey and George Pataki, Mario Cuomo served the people of New York as Governor, for 12 years.  Only Nelson Rockefeller served longer, at just under 15 years.  Whether, we view ourselves as a Democrat, or Republican, a Conservative or Progressor, as Governor Cuomo called himself, we all recognize that these leaders share a commitment to serving the public.  All of them could have pursued more lucrative careers.  All of them went into politics believing that they could make a positive difference in the lives of the people of the State of New York.  As we gather tonight to swear in our Town officials to reorganize the Town, although it sounds like the Town is pretty well organized already, we also stride to rededicate ourselves to the ideas for which Governor Cuomo, Pataki, Rockefeller and Dewey served.  Those of us here tonight, in this room, especially understand the sacrifices which are made by devoted public servants.  We understand that contrary to public belief, most men and women who go into politics do for the right reasons, regardless of their political party.  There is a time to fight for our cause but there is also a time to comprise.  Business maybe the art of the deal, but politics is the art of the negotiations.  When people disagree, it does not mean one is necessarily right and the other is necessarily wrong, that one is honorable and the other is dishonorable.  Politics is not the struggle of good versus evil, but rather, the effort to serve our constituents as effectively and efficiently as possible.  May the officials of the Town of Orangetown be blessed in their work and may their work serve to bless the residents and businesses, which call the Town of Orangetown home. Amen.

 

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