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Town Board Meeting June 22, 2009

Related Meetings: Town Board Meeting June 22, 2009 Executive Session, Town Board Meeting June 22, 2009 Executive Session

M06-22-09.pdf

 

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009

This Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:33 p.m.  Supervisor Kleiner presided and the Town Clerk called the Roll.  Present were:

 

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilwoman Marie Manning

Councilwoman Nancy Low-Hogan

Councilman Michael Maturo

 

Also present:   Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

Eliot Tozer, Deputy Supervisor

John Edwards, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, First Deputy Town Attorney

Charles Richardson, Director of Finance

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Ron Delo, Director of the Dept. of Envtl Management & Engineering

John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE

Aric T. Gorton, Superintendent Parks-Rec. & Building Maint.

 

Kevin Keery led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

Chris Flatley, Thomas Flatley and Kevin Keery, from Boy Scout Troop #34, attended and observed this Regular Town Board meeting.

The Town Board and the Town Clerk recognized and congratulated the Pearl River Girls Softball Team for their achievements.  The team members consists of Gemma Mahoney, Kelly Tarsnane, Krystina Poloni, Katie Scrima, Kristyn Neroda, Katie O’Flynn, Colette Mahoney, Kaitlin Dinet, Deirdre Cokeley, Amanda Schule, Feliz Undemir, Marianna Feger, Amanda Hartigan, Nicole Corbiere, Jamie DeGennaro, Kaity Goldrick, Katie Meyers, Noreen Jordan and Coach Mike Carlacci.

Dr. Ken Mitchell, Superintendent, South Orangetown Central School District, was honored for his heroic actions in disarming and pinning a gunman to the floor, who entered the South Orangetown Middle School on June 9th.  The Town Board and the South Orangetown School District Board of Education honored the Orangetown Police for their courageous actions and extraordinary service.

 

The Town has received written public comments regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SEQRA process) for the redevelopment of RPC from Rockland County Planning and Highway, the New York State Office of Mental Health, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Orangetown Traffic Advisory Board, the Orangetown Environmental Committee and seven residents.  These comments have been forwarded to John Saccardi for responses.

 

Summary of Public Comments:

Rich Kaveshh, Nyack Trustee and liaison to the Nyack Center, was pleased to get a press release saying Supervisor Kleiner and John Shields, Nyack Mayor, had agreed to split some of the additional expenses for the Nyack Center Summer Camp.  He thanked the board for their support.

Esta Baitler, Sparkill, thanked the Supervisor and the Town Board members for improving the sewer odors.  She would also like a date when measurements will be taken for sidewalks.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 373                                          CLOSE PUBLIC PORTION

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public comment portion is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Maturo, Troy, Manning, Low-Hogan

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

RESOLUTION NO. 374                                          PUBLIC HEARING DATE/INCREASE IN TERMS/TOWN SUPERVISOR

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that a public hearing is scheduled for July 20, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. to consider a proposed local law increasing the terms of the Office of the Supervisor from two to four years effective January 1, 2011.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Manning, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 375                                          INCREASE IN TERMS/EFFECTIVE DATE/HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT

 

Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and on a roll call was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the proposed local law increasing the terms of the Office of the Highway Superintendent from two to four years will be effective January 1, 2010.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Maturo, Troy, Manning

Noes:         Low-Hogan, Supervisor Kleiner

 

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 376                                          PUBLIC HEARING DATE/INCREASE IN TERMS/HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that a public hearing is scheduled for July 20, 2009 at 8:05 p.m. to consider a proposed local law increasing the terms of the Office of the Highway Superintendent from two to four years effective January 1, 2010.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Manning, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 377                                          INCREASE IN TERMS/EFFECTIVE DATE/TOWN CLERK

 

Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and on a roll call was adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the proposed local law increasing the terms of the Office of the Town Clerk from two to four years will be effective January 1, 2010.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Maturo, Troy, Manning

Noes:         Low-Hogan, Supervisor Kleiner

 

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 378                                          PUBLIC HEARING DATE/INCREASE IN TERMS/TOWN CLERK

 

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

 

 

 

Resolution No. 378 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that a public hearing is scheduled for July 20, 2009 at 8:10 p.m. to consider a proposed local law increasing the terms of the Office of the Town Clerk from two to four years effective January 1, 2010.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Manning, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 379                                          COMBINE ITEMS

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that agenda items four (4) threw fifteen (15) are hereby combined.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Manning, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  380                                         AID/ROCKLAND GAA INC./ROBERT MCKERNAN MEMORIAL FIELD DAY

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the request of the Rockland GAA Inc. for four portable toilets for the Robert McKernan 13th Annual Memorial Field Day on June 27, 2009, to be charged to Account No. A7550004/50457, is hereby approved.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Manning, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  381                                         APPROVE FUNDING/FRIENDS OF THE NYACK’S MOSTLY MUSIC

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that in recognizing our community’s appreciation of free, family-oriented musical entertainment, $1,500 for the Friends of the Nyack’s Mostly Music festival to be held June 28 through August 16 to be charged to Acct. #75500004/50457 is hereby approve.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Manning, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  382                                         AWARD RFP/GIRDER REPLACEMENT/SALT STORAGE

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the RFP for Girder Replacement at the Salt Storage Facility in the amount of $15,000, is hereby awarded to Stiles Contracting, Inc., of West Nyack, NY, the only bidder to be charged to Acct. # A51320004/50457.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Manning, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

RESOLUTION NO.  383                                         RAMAPO POLICE FIRING RANGE EXTENSION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation and approval of the Town Attorney’s Office, the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the Extension of License Agreement for use of the Town of Ramapo Police Firing Range for the calendar year 2009 at no cost to the Town of Orangetown.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Manning, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  384                                         SETTLEMENT PROPERTY DAMAGE JAMES & SHAUNA O’FLYNN

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

WHEREAS, James O’Flynn and Shauna O’Flynn have properly filed a notice of claim against the Town of Orangetown, alleging liability for damages sustained on or about October 13, 2008, at their home at 75 Blauvelt Road, Blauvelt, New York as a result of a sewer backup; and

WHEREAS, the O’Flynns have substantiated to the satisfaction of the Town damages of approximately $40,000.00; and

 

WHEREAS, the O’Flynns have offered and agreed to compromise and settle their claim for the amount of $27,500.00; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town, without admitting liability for the damages alleged, nevertheless, recognize both the litigation costs and risks associated with the litigation of this particular claim; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown Attorney’s Office recommends the settlement of this claim for the amount proposed;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney’s Office and/or the Supervisor is hereby authorized to compromise and settle the O’Flynn claim in the amount of $27,500.00, and to execute any documents as may be necessary to effect such result.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Manning, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  385                                         CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FOR SEWER WORK/VINCENT TRAVAGLINI

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Director of the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering and the Town Attorney, Vincent J. Travaglini, 48 Phillips Hill Rd, New City, is hereby approved for a Certificate of Registration for 2009 to perform sewer work.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Manning, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  386                                         SUNSET HOMES SUBDIVISION   ACCEPT/RECEIVE/FILE

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Town Attorney’s Office, the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering and the Superintendent of Highways, for the  Sunset Homes Subdivision, 45 Sunset Road, Blauvelt (70.09-2-23), the Road Widening Deed, the Conservation Easement, and the Declaration of Covenant for the Annual Inspection and Maintenance of Storm Water Control Facilities are accepted, received and filed and the Supervisor is authorize to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the acceptance of these Deeds and Declaration.  Upon receipt from the Rockland County Clerk’s Office, the originals are to be filed and maintained in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Manning, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  387                                         ACCEPT MINUTES

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the May 7, 2009 and May 18, 2009 DGEIS public hearing minutes; the June 1, 2009 Special Town Board Meeting, Audit Meeting and Executive Session minutes are hereby accepted.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Manning, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  388                                         COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT/DECEMBER 31, 2008/RECEIVE AND FILE

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town of Orangetown Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2008 is received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Manning, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  389                                         APPROVE FUNDING/NYACK CENTER SUMMER DAY CAMP/$5,000

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that funding of $5,000 to partially fund bus transportation for the Nyack Center Summer Day Camp Program for 2009, to be charged to Acct. No. 7320004/50457, is hereby approved.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Manning, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO.  390                                         SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM/ROCKLAND CTY BOCES

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that an agreement for the School Resource Officer Program with Rockland County BOCES, with reimbursement from BOCES in the amount of $96,500 for 2009/2010 school year is hereby approved..

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Manning, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO.  391                                         REDDI ALARM TIME SYSTEMS            FIRE ALARM MONITORING/DEME

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that a contract between the Town and Reddi Alarm Time Systems Inc., for fire alarm monitoring services at the Orangetown Waste Water Administration Building, for a one-year period, said contract in the total sum of Four Hundred Eighty Dollars ($480.00), is hereby approved and the Supervisor is authorized to execute same in the form approved by the Town Attorney.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Manning, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 392                                          ENTER AUDIT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered the Audit Meeting at 9:27 p.m.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Manning, Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:         None

* * *

 

RESOLUTION NO. 393                                          PAY VOUCHERS

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for General Fund, Town Outside Village, Blue Hill, Broadacres, Highway, Sewer, Trust and Agency, Special

District, Special Parking and Capital Projects Funds, in the amount of $493,145.24.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Manning, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 394                                          ADJOURNMENT

 

Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

 

Resolution No. 394 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned, in memory of  Peter J Clancy, Orangeburg, George D. Hogan, Sr., Tappan, Robert E. Gabrielson, Nyack, Martin Dragos, Sparkill, Edward Burbage, Pearl River, and Bill Murray, New York State Trooper, at 9:33 p.m.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Manning, Troy, Maturo

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

 

 

 

 

 

____________________________________

Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

 

 

Filed Under: Uncategorized Related Meetings: Town Board Meeting June 22, 2009 Executive Session, Town Board Meeting June 22, 2009 Executive Session

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