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TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 4, 2011
This Reorganizational Meeting was opened at 7:30 p.m. Supervisor Whalen presided and the Town Clerk called the Roll. Present were:
Councilman Denis Troy
Councilwoman Nancy Low-Hogan
Councilman Michael Maturo
Councilman Thomas Diviny
Also present: Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk
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John S. Edwards, Town Attorney
Teresa Kenny, First Deputy Town Attorney
AnnMarie Hahr, Executive Assistant to the Supervisor
Charles Richardson, Director of Finance
James Dean, Superintendent of Highways
Scott Burton, Director of Environmental Management & Eng.
Guy DeVincenzo, Clerk of the Works
Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police
Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes
John Giardello, Director, OBZPAE
Charlotte Madigan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Msgr. Jack O’Keefe of St. Margaret’s Church gave a Benediction.
State of the Town: Supervisor Whalen
Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I have come to the halfway point of my first term as Supervisor and it has been an honor to serve the citizens of Orangetown.
Here tonight in the Town of Orangetown, we will continue the great tradition of working together on behalf of all the citizens of our community. Your elected officials are an important ingredient to your recipe of success. As we begin the evening’s program of events, I would like us all to keep in our prayers, the men and women of our armed services who defend our civil liberties and freedom. AS citizens we must never forget their sacrifice and that of all our veterans who came before them. Here in Orangetown where so many left for foreign shores during WWII from Camp Shanks, we commemorate their memories and sacrifices every year at our walkway of Heroes Park in Tappan and at the other Veterans ceremonies held throughout the Town. Please let’s have a moment of silence to remember them all.
It is an honor and privilege to deliver what is known as the State of the Town address. It gives me a chance to discuss some of the success of 2010 here in Orangetown along with an eye to the future of what 2011 will hold for us.
I would first like to thank my wife Debbie and my children and adult children for their support and patience in allowing me to share much of my time with the residents of Orangetown. My mother and father along with my brothers and sisters have been a source of strength and
support during the past year.
I would also like to thank my friends and Town Board colleagues Nancy Low Hogan, Tom Diviny, Mike Maturo and Deputy Supervisor Denis Troy. Your Town Board has worked with me to deliver a high quality of services to our residents.
I would also like to thank our other elected officials Highway Superintendent Jim Dean, Receiver of Taxes Bob Simon, Town Clerk Charlotte Madigan, and Town Judges Richard Finning and Paul Phinney.
The many successes of 2010 have been a direct result of the diligence of our Highway, DEME, Parks and Rec, Building Dept. workers, Police Officers, department heads,
secretaries and other associates who work for the Town.
I would also like to take a moment to thank our volunteer firefighters, emergency service workers, police auxiliary and all of our volunteers throughout the Town that make our quality of life what it is today.
Volunteerism is such an important part of the success of Orangetown. Collectively we have 19 committees and 172 members of these committees. We will continue as a board to look for qualified individuals to serve on our committees. We will be interviewing in the coming weeks for qualified individuals to serve on our land use boards.
The fiscal challenges of the coming year will be greater than ever. Our families’ budgets are stretched and the cost of living continues to escalate. So let’s talk about the work that lies ahead. There is no question that rising taxes are the number 1 issue facing our community and every community in New York State. They are a weight that will continue to drag down property values and force some people to leave our community in the years to come. We must as a Town government, show that we are providing value to our taxpayers in the most cost effective ways possible so that people want to live and invest in our community.
This year we were able to give one of the lowest tax increases in Orangetown’s history, which was 1.8%. Unfortunately, it was not as low as I had hoped. At the start of my term, I hoped for a 0% tax increase. As the year went on, we received notices from the state as did other municipalities that our pension contributions and medicals costs each would increase almost 1 million dollars. This alone would have caused a 4% increase. We were able to offset these increases by not filling positions and prudent use of fund balance. Due to many mandated costs by the state, our long-term forecasts are not rosy. We have very difficult and challenging times ahead. When I started last January, I never filled a position that was vacated in my office. That position was here for 7 years and would have helped me manage a little easier. I never filled it and have abolished it this year. I believe in leading by example and will continue to ask my Department heads to help me do more with less. I will work harder and smarter for Orangetown in the years to come.
Today in our community, many have lost their jobs and some are facing foreclosures. Our senior citizens who are on a fixed income, have not had an increase in 2 of the last 3 years in Social Security benefits. The high taxes in our community are driving many of them out. If we have the seniors leaving our community, our costs will multiply in providing school costs for new young families. It is critical that we maintain the correct balance.
Now For the Good News:
When I became Supervisor in 2010, I told many of the residents that we need to decrease our expenses and increase our revenues. We have done both of these things which will reduce the cost of government.
First my economic development initiatives are beginning to take shape. We have two major commercial projects that should bring valuable rateables to the Town along with considerable income to the South Orangetown and Pearl River School Districts. Crestron Electronics, which is relocating from Rockleigh, New Jersey will occupy a new building of approximately 193,000 sq. ft. The other site on 44 acres involves another building close to 200,000 sq. ft.
Both of these projects will bring 400 jobs to Orangetown. The significance of these new companies is that they are being built on land that has been vacant for decades. There are other new projects that are also in the pipeline and will be discussed in the future.
(CURRENTLY 32% OF TAXES ARE PAID BY BUSINESSES)
I will be proposing the Town revisit its ten year master plan by engaging Saccardi and Schiff. Managing an appropriate balance between residential, commercial, institutional, recreational uses and open space and provide carefully articulated land use regulation for the development and redevelopment of these vital components. Identifying action plans for RPC, Route 303 and the downtown hamlets will be part of this process. I believe with appropriate redevelopment, Orangetown will earn real dividends well into the future and insure that we maintain a high quality of life for all its residents.
One of the last pieces of looking at the Town’s comprehensive plans is to either secure the rights to purchase large tracts of land that may become available in the future or insure that the zoning of these parcels is NOT changed at the detriment of the existing quality of life in Orangetown. We have begun negotiations with the state for the right of first refusal for Rockland’s Children’s Psychiatric Center. I have met with both State Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee and state Senator David Carlucci to plan these and other initiatives that will be
required in the future.
Tonight with us are many of our Town Department Heads who are working closely with me and the Town Board to find efficiencies and innovative ideas to save our taxpayers more dollars. In 2010, our Town Building Department Director, John Giardiello worked with me to reduce personnel 10%. John and others in his Department have taken on more work to save the Town even more money. Our Building Department is also working with the Town Board to enforce our property maintenance laws and have been successful in cleaning up properties in both Pearl River and Palisades.
Also here tonight is Jim Dean, who we like to call the Dean of the Highway Department. The men and women of our Town Highway Department continue the great tradition in Orangetown of having the cleanest streets after a snowstorm in all of Rockland County and Northern New Jersey. Many of our Highway associates are volunteers in our Fire Departments, Ambulance corps. and Emergency Services. We are lucky to have them here in the Town. Also located next to our Highway Department is our new Director of the Sewer Department, Mr. Scott Burton. He has been with us since the summer and has been instrumental in bringing our 52 million dollar sewer project back under control. We are so grateful for the hard work of all our associates who work in the Sewer Department. Scott and everyone he works with have improved our regulatory compliance so well that the DEC commented that it has been the best response they have every seen from the Town.
Our new Director of Parks and Recreation, Mr. Aric Gorton has been hard at work along with his great staff in crafting a new RFP and successfully hiring a new management team to run the Town golf courses. Our greens keepers along with our mechanics and landscaper keep our courses looking absolutely magnificent, even during a severe drought this summer. Our Parks and Recreation Department does a great job for our youth and senior citizens throughout the year. Their army of teachers and counselors during the summer are the best in Rockland.
Tonight in the audience is our Receiver of Taxes -Mr. Bob Simon. Not only does Bob and his staff do a great job collecting and balancing the tax money they receive, but Bob also finds time to be the 75th president of the Pearl River Rotary. Everyone still loves Bob even when he takes
their money.
Speaking of money and finances, our Director of Finance, Mr. Charlie Richardson and his staff have increased the quality of service so much that Charlie has been recognized for his excellence in financial reporting. We are grateful to Charlie and his 10 years of service to our Town. He is very witty and has a great sense of humor. In that business, it’s really important.
There are so many special people in the Town of Orangetown who do so much of the heavy lifting. Our Town Clerk Charlotte Madigan and her staff handle so many important documents that are so vital to our Town operations. We also appreciate her help on so many vital issues. As an animal lover all my life, my dog looks great in her new tag issued by your office.
This past year we have been holding monthly Police Commission meetings to enhance communications between Police Administration and our rank and file members. We have an open door policy with members of· the PBA and encourage their attendance to bring more harmony and a better working relationship within the Department. I have been to horrific accident scenes and emergencies during this past year and I can tell you first hand that the professionalism of the Orangetown Police Department and the pride that they take in this community is second to none. They treat everyone with respect and dignity and make Orangetown the best place to live in Rockland County.
As I said during my address this evening, we will continue all that we are doing to decrease the cost of government while maintaining our vital services. I would like to thank all our Town council members for the work they do on so many important committees and initiatives that produce a better quality of life for our residents. May 2011 bring peace, prosperity and good health to all our residents.
Thank you and God Bless.
All of the Town Board members wished everyone a Happy New Year, thanked everyone for their support and they look forward to working in 2011.
RESOLUTION NO. 1 OFFICIAL UNDERTAKING FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy 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: Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 2 2011/MARRIAGE OFFICERS
Councilman Maturo 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, 2011, at no salary.
Supervisor Paul Whalen Town Clerk, Charlotte Madigan
Councilman Denis Troy Councilwoman Nancy Low-Hogan
Councilman Michael Maturo Councilman Thomas F. Diviny
Ayes: Councilpersons Maturo, Diviny, Troy, Low-Hogan
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 3 ADOPT/2011 TOWN BOARD MEETING CALENDAR
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the 2011 Town Board Meeting Calendar is hereby adopted as follows:
01/04/11 Re-Organizational Meeting/Audit/Workshop
01/11/11 RTBM/Audit
01/18/11 Workshop/Police Commission
01/25/11 RTBM/Audit
02/01/11 Workshop/Police Commission
02/08/11 RTBM/Audit
03/01/11 Workshop/Police Commission
03/08/11 RTBM/Audit
03/15/11 Workshop
03/22/11 RTBM/Audit
04/05/11 Workshop/Police Commission
04/12/11 RTBM/Audit
Resolution No. 3 – Continued
04/19/11 Workshop
04/26/11 RTBM/Audit
05/03/11 Workshop/Police Commission
05/10/11 RTBM/Audit
05/17/11 Workshop
05/24/11 RTBM/Audit
06/07/11 Workshop/Police Commission
06/14/11 RTBM/Audit
06/21/11 Workshop
06/28/11 RTBM/Audit
07/12/11 Workshop/Police Commission
07/19/11 RTBM/Audit
08/16/11 Workshop/Police Commission
08/23/11 RTBM/Audit
09/06/11 Workshop/Police Commission
09/13/11 RTBM/Audit
09/20/11 Workshop
09/27/11 RTBM/Audit
10/04/11 Workshop/Police Commission
10/11/11 RTBM/Audit
10/18/11 Workshop
10/25/11 RTBM/Audit
11/01/11 Workshop/Police Commission
11/09/11(Wed)RTBM/Audit
11/15/11 Workshop
11/22/11 RTBM/Audit
12/06/11 Workshop/Police Commission
12/13/11 RTBM/Audit
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 Tuesdays, except where indicated. Police Commission Meetings will start at 7 p.m. followed by the Workshop Meetings at 8 p.m.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 4 JOURNAL NEWS/OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan 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: Councilpersons Diviny, Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 5 OUR TOWN/ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES ROCKLAND REVIEW ADDITIONAL NOTICES
Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Whalen and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 5 – Continued
RESOLVED, that for the purposes of additional notices the Our Town, the Rockland County Times and the Rockland Review are designated 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 Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 6 2011 BANKING DEPOSITORIES
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following banks are designated as banking depositories for the Town of Orangetown:
HSBC Provident Bank MBIA
JP Morgan Chase TD Bank Key Bank
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 7 2011 RECEIVER OF TAXES BANKING DEPOSITORIES
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that JP Morgan Chase Bank and Provident Bank are designated as the banking depository for the Receiver of Taxes.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Low-Hogan, Maturo
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)/PUBLIC HEARING DATE
Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that a public hearing to hear public comments on community development and housing needs, for the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is scheduled for January 11, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
Ayes: Councilpersons Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 9 2011 BLUE HILL GOLF ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Maturo and was unanimously adopted:
Resolution No. 9 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Blue Hill Golf Advisory Committee for a one-year term:
John Clifford Bill Blades Ann Marie Pettis Daniel Salmon
Nicola Frustaci Christopher Breuer Julia A. Regan Evelyn Beckerle Kevin Cunningham Denis Leote Lawrence Costello Joseph Green Michael Hogan
Ayes: Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Maturo, Troy, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 10 2011 VOLUNTEER HEALTH SERVICES COMMITTEE
Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Maturo and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are reappointed as members to the Volunteer Health Services Committee for a one-year term:
Donna Allies Paul Hadeler Maryanne Portoro Paul Morer
William McDowell James Dress Kitty Rooney Koch
Ayes: Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Maturo, Troy, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 11 2011 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING APPLICATIONS
Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following members are hereby reappointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee for CDBG Funding Applications for a one-year term:
Sister Jude Miriam DePalma Sister Peggy Scarano
Ayes: Councilpersons Maturo, Low-Hogan, Troy, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 12 2011 ORANGETOWN PARKS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Supervisor Whalen offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following members are herby reappointed to the Orangetown Parks Development Advisory Committee for a one-year term:
Catherine Dodge Rita Dinan Dan Dinan Keen Lee
Resolution No. 12 – Continued
Mary McCloskey Watson Morgan Anne Byrne Kimball Parker
Brian Terry Loretta Jara James Castagna Micki Leader
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 13 2011 SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE
Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Maturo and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Substance Abuse Committee for a one-year term:
P O Susan Lanoce P O Michael Kopunek Joann Goodman
William Furdon Ed O’Dea Ann Marie Hahr
Lt. Donald Butterworth Debbie Whalen Denise Zumpano
Jennifer Amos, TZHS Principal Patrick Sweeney Neil Francis
Sheila Silverman, TZHS Asst. Principal Gail McMorrow Tom Butterworth
Sue Maher, SOCASA Bill Lee Caroline Russo
Vicki Shaw, SOCASA
Ayes: Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Maturo, Troy, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 14 2011 TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE
Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Traffic Advisory Board Committee for a one-year term:
Sgt. James Sullivan Thomas Edattell Mike Yannazzonne
Guy DeVincenzo (Chairman) Robert R. Simon Denis Leote
Margaret Warren Edith Loeb Dr. Robert Schelin
Paul Witte Douglas Sampath Paul Raso
and reappoint Rosemarie Fornario as clerk.
Ayes: Councilpersons Maturo, Diviny, Troy, Low-Hogan
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 15 2011 BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION COMMITTEE
Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Bureau of Fire Prevention Committee for a one-year term:
Mike Bettmann John Ahlf, Jr. Christopher Flatley
Resolution No. 15 – Continued
Robert Morrison Paul Raso Thomas Lorentz
Douglas Sampath
Ayes: Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 16 2011 COMMUTER TASK FORCE COMMITTEE
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Commuter Task Force Committee for a one-year term:
James Castagna Lori Gallo Lynn Garcia
Maria Norman Dan Sherman Michael W. Browning
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 17 2011 SHADE TREE COMMISSION COMMITTEE
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Shade Tree Commission Committee for a one-year term:
Mary Vail Joy Macy Rebecca Gmucs
Stephen Schiller Mary Root
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 18 2011 SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for a one-year term:
Mary Brennan Josephine Urban, Senior Leader Shirley McGowan
Kay Ferrera Veronica Blaine Mary Martini
Martha Mian
and reappoint Rosemarie Fornario, as Clerk.
Ayes: Councilpersons Maturo, Diviny, Troy, Low-Hogan
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 19 2011 PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Project Review Committee for a one-year term:
John Giardiello Mike Bettmann Bruce Peters
John Duffy Jim Dean Guy DeVincenzo
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Low-Hogan, Maturo
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 20 2011 YOUTH RECREATION ASSESSMENTADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Whalen and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Youth Recreation Assessment Advisory Committee for a one-year term:
Bob Iorio Jeff McNichol Stephen Unger Conrad Fitzpatrick
Ann Marie Uhl Tom Morr Neil Lynady Mark Alexander
William Lee Kevin Powers Robert DeRosa
Ayes: Councilpersons Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 21 2011 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
Supervisor Whalen offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Environmental Committee for a one-year term:
John Giardiello Peggy Kurz Charlotte Madigan
Tom O’Reilly Rose Marie Raccioppi Alexis Starke
Deborah Turner Carolyn Doyle Winter Martyn Ryan
Larry Vail Watson Morgan Francine Oldenburger
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Low-Hogan, Maturo
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 22 2011 CABLE TV COMMITTEE
Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Cable TV Committee for a one-year term:
Eileen Larkin Rosemary Pitruzzella
Ayes: Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Diviny, Troy, Maturo
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 23 2011 DOWNTOWN HAMLET REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Maturo and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Downtown Hamlet Revitalization Committee for a one-year term:
Joanne DiLorenzo Carol Baxter Michael Bonardi
Isabel Haley James Castagna Joe Printz
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Maturo, Low-Hogan, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 24 2011 LAND USE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES LIAISONS/TABLED
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously TABLED:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board designating the following Liaisons for the 2011 Committees and Land Use Boards is hereby TABLED:
ACABOR –
Blue Hill Golf Committee –
Board of Assessment Review –
Board of Ethics –
Bureau of Fire Prevention –
Cable TV Committee –
Citizens Advisory Committee (CDBG) –
Grievance Committee –
Historic Areas Board of Review –
Housing Authority –
Orangetown Parks Development Advisory –
Planning Board –
Sanitation Commission –
Senior Citizens Advisory –
Shade Tree Commission –
Substance Abuse Committee –
Traffic Advisory Board –
Volunteer Health Services –
Youth Recreation Assessment Advisory Committee –
Zoning Board of Appeals –
Downtown/Hamlet Revitalization –
Environmental Committee –
Commuter Task Force –
Project Review Committee –
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Low-Hogan, Maturo
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 25 PERMISSION GRANTED/2011 ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Maturo and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that permission is granted to Elected Officials and Department Heads or their representatives to attend the 2011 Training School and Annual Meeting of the Association
Resolution No. 25 – Continued
of Towns in New York City, February 20-23, 2011 with the Town paying cost of courses and travel to be charged to appropriate departmental accounts.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Maturo, Low-Hogan, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 26 2011 DELEGATE/ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS
Councilwoman Low-Hogan offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, is hereby designated Delegate to the Association of Towns Meeting February 20-23, 2011 with Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes, as the alternate delegate to represent and vote on behalf of the Town of Orangetown.
Ayes: Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 27 AMEND TOWN’S PROCUREMENT TRAVEL POLICY
Councilwoman Low-Hogan 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 $ .51 cents per mile as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.
Ayes: Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 28 APPOINT COURT CLERK/JUSTICE MAUREEN MCGRATH
Supervisor Whalen offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilwoman Low-Hogan and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Maureen McGrath is hereby appointed Court Clerk, in the Justice Department effective January 3rd, 2011.
Ayes: Councilpersons Low-Hogan, Troy, Maturo, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
Maureen McGrath was sworn in by Judges Paul Phinney and Richard Finning.
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RESOLUTION NO. 29 ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY
Councilman Maturo offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board adjourned, in memory of Mary J. Fiore, Pearl River; and Robert “Greg” Ryan, Pearl River, at 8:31 p.m.
Ayes: Councilpersons Maturo, Troy, Low-Hogan, Diviny
Supervisor Whalen
Noes: None
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk