TOWN OF ORANGETOWN
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
AND PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016
This Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:35 p.m. Supervisor Stewart presided and the Deputy Town Clerk, called the roll. Present were:
Councilman Denis Troy
Councilman Thomas Diviny
Councilman Paul Valentine
Councilman Gerald Bottari
Also present: Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk
Teresa Accetta-Pugh, Deputy Town Clerk
John Edwards, Town Attorney
Teresa Kenny, Deputy Town Attorney
Jeff Bencik, Finance Director
James Dean, Superintendent of Highways
Joseph Moran, Commissioner of DEME
John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE
Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Building Maint.
Police Chief, Kevin Nulty
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Esta Baitler.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: ● Feb/02/2016 8:05 P.M. – Continuation of Public Hearing Re: Amend
Resolution No. 543/Proposed Local Law/Prohibited Uses
Town Code Amendment
Summary of Public Comments (RTBM):
Esta Baitler, Sparkill, thanked the Town for the new sidewalks that will be installed in the near future and added that they will be very helpful.
Niall O’Gara, an OMM Rec coach for 10 years, spoke highly of OMM and its past achievements. However, the club now caters to elite players made up mostly of non-residents. RFC has filled the void for Town residents looking to play beyond the recreational level, but has no access to Town fields. The proposed agreement makes no attempt to address this imbalance. The proposed reduced residency requirement only serves to lessen opportunities afforded to Town kids. He requests not to rush this decision.
Sherri Preston, Orangeburg, asked why the vote on the Field Use Policy is being rushed and how does lowering the residency requirement benefit the residents; why even consider non-residents use of fields when residents within the community are not given time to use the fields.
Tracey Hancock, Pearl River, is happy to see the Board is rotating chairpersons on the ZBA and is pleased to see Bob Dell up for the position. He is knowledgeable and shares a real concern for the community. Also, she believes Mike Mandel is very thorough and an added asset to the Board.
Eileen Larkin, Palisades, is happy with the appointments to the Land Use Boards and likes the idea of rotating the Chairs of those Boards. The Soccer issue is a divisive issue, and a vote would not be the right decision given people need to know more fully about the reduction in percentages; non-residents should pay more for use of the fields.
Michael Mandel, Pearl River, commented it’s unfortunate that copies of the Field Use Agreement were not provided to allow for time to discuss at the workshop. The five percent surcharge is too low, 10-15 percent would be more reasonable.
Gregg Malora, Blauvelt, coaches soccer and does not have an issue with OMM. He is against World Class using fields over Town residents and requests the Town Board not to vote but to keep the debate open.
Heather Hurley, Pearl River, asked the Town Board several questions regarding the Pilot Agreement being contemplated by the Town with Nyack Point Housing Development Fund. Specifically, has the Town or any municipality applied for or received any HUD Funding Grants for this project; asked each Councilman to explain their knowledge of HUD Grants and how it impacts the surrounding community once HUD funds are accepted by a municipality. Likewise, how does it further the interest of School Districts; this agreement should be looked at more closely and each council member should have a clear understanding of what HUD Grant money is and what strings entail before voting and accepting this Pilot Agreement.
Kimberly Oates, Pearl River, questions if lowering a residency standard for Town teams before a residency requirement is implemented for Town parks is prudent and believes the composition of ORAC vote is questionable.
Richard Windram, Pearl River, coaches a local baseball team and states that the new proposal regarding field usage will drop his team to the bottom of the priority list. He is opposed to this poorly crafted proposal.
Manny Larenas, Pearl River, congratulated the members of Stop Anellotech for their hard work. The business of soccer has turned into OMM vs Rockland FC; lowering standards does not help the Town.
Watson Morgan, Blauvelt, the Town has wonderful fields and it is premature to set goals; the five percent registration fee is terrible and the vote should not be done today.
Dimitri Laddis, Piermont, is against the agreement regarding residency requirements. Why deprioritize Town kids that makes no sense; they have trouble getting playing time. We pointed out a problem that may now be replicated. The Land Use Agreement problems have not been addressed.
RESOLUTION NO. 45 CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 46 APPOINT ALEXANDROS C. TSIRONIS/INFORMATION SERVICES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST POLICE DEPT
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, Alexandros C. Tsironis, is hereby appointed provisionally, to the position of “Information Services and Records Management Specialist (Police Department) at a salary of $65,881 (CSEA Grade 15), effective January 27, 2016, with permanent appointment contingent on successful completion of all phases of the NYS Civil Service and Rockland County Department of Personnel testing/hiring process.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 47 OPEN PH/CUOMO ZONE CHANGE
ROUTE 303/BLAUVELT/70.15-1-45 & 70.15-1-46/R-15 TO CC
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the 8:00 P.M. public hearing to consider the Cuomo Zone Change is hereby opened.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
The Deputy Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication and Notice of Posting; copies are labeled Exhibit 01-B-16 and made a part of these minutes.
Donald Brenner, Attorney for the Petitioner, explained the Petitioner is requesting the zoning be changed from Medium Density Residence (R-15) to Retail Commerce (CC). The Petitioners want to build a one-story building, which will provide space for accessory use and a professional office for the owner’s child.
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RESOLUTION NO. 48 CLOSE PH/CUOMO ZONE CHANGE
ROUTE 303/BLAUVELT/70.15-1-45 & 70.15-1-46/R-15 TO CC
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.
Ayes: Councilperson Diviny, Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Bottari
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 49 LEAD AGENCY/SEQRA/NEGATIVE DECLARATION/ CUOMO ZONE CHANGE ROUTE 303 BLAUVELT 70.15-1-45 & 70.15-1-46/R-15 TO CC
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town Board has before it a Petition by Toscany, Inc. and Antonio Cuomo, as Owners of property located on State Route 303, in the vicinity of Erie Street and Greenbush Road, in the hamlet of Blauvelt, for an amendment to Chapter 43, § 2.2, of the Town Code, establishing the Town Zoning Map, changing the zoning classification of the said property, consisting of one tax parcel bearing Tax Map Designation 70.15-1-45, and a portion of an adjacent parcel bearing Tax Map Designation 70.15-1-46 from “R-15 (Medium Density Residence) to “CC” (Retail-Commerce); and
WHEREAS, on or about September 15, 2015, at the direction of the Town Board by resolution duly adopted September 8, 2015, the Town Attorney circulated amongst various potential involved and/or interested agencies notice of its intention to assume Lead Agency status for the purpose of the environmental review of the above referenced action; and
WHEREAS, more than 30-days have passed since the said circulation and no agency has objected to the Town Board assuming the role of Lead Agency,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Sections 617.6(b) and (c) of the N.Y.C.R.R., (i) the Town Board hereby assumes the role of Lead Agency in connection with the environmental review of the proposed change of zone; and (ii) declares such action to be an “Unlisted action” under SEQRA for the purpose of such review (Exhibit 01-E-16); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, acting in its capacity as Lead Agency for environmental review, and having taken a “hard look” at all of the potential environmental impacts that might result from the proposed action, the Town Board has concluded that there will be no significant environmental impact or effect caused or occasioned by the proposed change in the zoning classification of the two parcels affected by the proposed Local Law, and, for such reason, adopts the
Negative Declaration annexed hereto and authorizes the Town Supervisor or his designated agent to execute the Environmental Assessment Form and to take such other and further steps as may be necessary to discharge the Town Board’s responsibilities as Lead Agency.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 50 ADOPT/LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2016 CUOMO ZONE CHANGE/ ROUTE 303 BLAUVELT/70.15-1-45 & 70.15-1-46 R-15 TO CC
Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown (the “Town Board”) is the duly elected legislative body of the Town, authorized to adopt zoning text amendments to the Town’s Zoning Law; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has before it the Petition of Toscany, Inc. and Antonio Cuomo, as Owners of property located on State Route 303, in the vicinity of Erie Street and Greenbush Road, in the hamlet of Blauvelt, requesting the adoption of a Local Law, amending Chapter 43, § 2.2, of the Town Code, establishing the Town Zoning Map, changing the zoning classification of the said property, consisting of one tax parcel bearing Tax Map Designation 70.15-1-45, and a portion of an adjacent parcel bearing Tax Map Designation 70.15-1-46 from “R-15 (Medium Density Residence) to “CC” (Retail-Commerce); and
WHEREAS, on or about September 15, 2015, at the direction of the Town Board by Resolution No. 410, duly adopted September 8, 2015, the Town Attorney circulated amongst various
potential involved and/or interested agencies notice of its intention to assume Lead Agency status for the purpose of the environmental review of the above referenced action; and
WHEREAS, more than 30 days have passed since the said circulation and no agency having objected to the Town Board, by resolution adopted of even date herewith, but prior to the adoption of
this resolution, declared itself to be Lead Agency for the within action, found the said action to be an “Unlisted” action under SEQRA, and adopted a Negative Declaration, concluding that the action will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, following due notice, a public hearing was conducted on the proposed zone change amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the proposed zone change which simply changes the zoning classification of one existing parcel, and a portion of another, to a classification consistent with adjacent and nearby parcels located along State Route 303, a major commercial thoroughfare, and is consistent with the Town’s Master Plan, and otherwise is in the best interests of the Town and the owners’ of the parcels, each of whom has requested the change of zoning classification; and
WHEREAS, the Town Planning Board, pursuant to Town Code Chapter 43, § 10.5, and the County Planning Department, pursuant to General Municipal Law §§ 239 l & m (by letter dated October 6, 2015), have each endorsed the said reviewed the proposed law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BASED ON ALL OF THE INFORMATION BEFORE THE BOARD, AND THE FINDINGS MADE HEREIN, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts the within Local Law, amending the Town Zoning Law, and the Town Zoning Map made a part of the Town Code at Chapter 43, § 2.2., and changes the zoning classification tax parcel bearing Tax Map Designation 70.15-1-45, and a portion of an adjacent parcel bearing Tax Map
Designation 70.15-1-46 (as more fully described in the Local Law) from “R-15 (Medium Density Residence) to “CC” (Retail-Commerce).
Ayes: Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Bottari
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2016
AMENDING CHAPTER 43, § 2.2, OF THE ZONING LAW OF THE TOWN OF ORANGETOWN TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES ALONG STATE ROUTE 303, IN THE HAMLET OF BLAUVELT
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown as follows:
Section 1: The Zoning Map of the Town of Orangetown, which establishes the areas and boundaries of the various Town zoning districts, is hereby amended to change the zoning district of the following properties:
Tax Map Designation 70.15-1-45 from “R-15 (Medium Density Residence) to “CC” (Retail-Commerce), and a portion of Tax Map Designation 70.15-1-46, all as more fully described below:
ZONE CHANGE FROM R-15 TO CC
ORANGETOWN TAX LOT 70.15-1-45
All that certain piece or parcel of land lying and being in the Town of Orangetown, County of Rockland and State of New York and being more particularly bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the easterly line NYS Route 303, located at the southwest corner of 70.15-1-45; running thence:
Along said easterly line N 22°28’40” E a distance of 85.06 feet; thence S 68°12’00” W; a distance of 396.04 feet; thence S 23°30’00” W a distance of 85.09 feet; thence N 68°12’00” W a distance of 394.52 feet to the point or place BEGINNING.
Having an area of 33,619 square feet, 0.77 acres.
Portion of Tax Map Designation 70.15-1-46, from “R-15 (Medium Density Residence) to “CC” (Retail-Commerce) as more fully described below:
ZONE CHANGE FROM R-15 TO CC
ORANGETOWN TAX LOTS 70.15-1-46 (Part)
All that certain piece or parcel of land lying and being in the Town of Orangetown, County of Rockland and State of New York and being more particularly bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the easterly line NYS Route 303, located at the southwest corner of 70.15-1-46; running thence:
Along said easterly line N 22°46’07” E a distance of 190.04 feet; thence
Partially through Tax Lot 70.15-1-46 nd then along the northerly line of same S 68°12’00” E a distance of 399.68 feet; thence:
S 23°52’00” W a distance of 190.14 feet: thence
N 68°12’00” W a distance of 394.52 feet to the point or place BEGINNING.
Having an area of 75,678 square feet, 1.74 acres.
Section 2: This law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
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RESOLUTION NO. 51 PILOT/NYACK POINT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY, INC./
NYACK POINT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
263 MAIN ST/NYACK, NY
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town of Orangetown (the ”Town”) desires to encourage a sufficient supply of adequate, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations properly planned for persons with low incomes; and
RESOLUTION NO. 51 – Continued
WHEREAS, Nyack Point Housing Development Fund Company, Inc., a Article XI New York private housing finance law corporation and a New York not-for-profit corporation (the “HDFC”), and Nyack Point Limited Partnership, a New York limited
partnership (the “Partnership”), have identified property located at 263 Main Street, Village of Nyack, Town of Orange town, County of Rockland, State of New York (Section 65.44, Block 2, Lot 6) (the “Land”), for the purpose of construction on the Land of a housing project for persons of low income, said project to consist of: (i) the acquisition of the Land; (ii) .the construction thereon of thirty-three (33) units of housing for persons of low income, to be known as Nyack Point Family Apartments (the “Improvements”); and (iii) the acquisition and installation therein and thereon of certain machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures and other tangible personal property (the “Equipment”, and collectively with the Land and the Improvements, the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the HDFC will exist for the purpose of providing residential rental accommodations for persons of ‘low-income; and
WHEREAS, the HDFC will acquire fee title to the Land, as nominee for the Partnership, and will convey its equitable and beneficial interests in the Land to the Partnership in furtherance of the development of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the HDFC’s and the Partnership’s plan for the use of the Land constitutes a “housing project” as that term is defined in the Private Housing Finance Law of the State of New York (“PHFL”); and
WHEREAS, the HDFC is a “housing development fund company” as the term is defined
in Section 572 of the PHFL and Section 577 of the PHFL authorizes the Council Members to exempt the Project from real property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the HDFC will be a co-general partner of the Partnership; and
WHEREAS, the Partnership and the HDFC will be willing to enter into a PILOT Agreement whereby they will make annual payments in lieu of taxes to the Town as set forth in the PILOT Agreement presented to the Council Members for approval;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council Members hereby exempt the Project from real property taxes to the extent authorized by Section 577 of the PHFL and approves the proposed PILOT Agreement by and among the Town, Village, School District, the Partnership and the HDFC, in substantially the form presented at this meeting, providing for annual payments as set forth in such agreement; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the foregoing PILOT Agreement on behalf of the Town; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO 52 APPOINT/REAPPOINT LIAISONS/LAND USE BOARDS/COMMITTEES/2016
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO 52 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the following Town Officials are hereby reappointed/appointed liaisons to the following land use boards and committees for 2016:
- ACABOR Troy
- Blue Hill Golf Course Advisory Valentine
- Board of Assessment Review Diviny
- Board of Ethics Ryff
- Bureau of Fire Prevention Diviny/Bottari
- Environmental Committee Stewart
- HABOR Bottari
- Orangetown Housing Authority Troy
- Orangetown Emergency Mgt Comm Diviny
- OPDAC Stewart
- Planning Board Bottari
- Project Review Committee Valentine
- Shade Tree Commission Stewart
- Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Troy
- Substance Abuse Committee Troy
- Traffic Advisory Board Valentine
- Volunteer Health Advisory Committee Bottari
- Youth Recreation Assess Adv Comm. Diviny
- Zoning Board of Appeals Diviny
Ayes: Councilperson Troy, Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Bottari
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 53 APPOINT/BLYTHE YOST/ACABOR CHAIRPERSON
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Blythe Yost, a member of ACABOR, is hereby appointed Chairperson, for a period of 1-year, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 54 APPOINT/ SHIRLEY GOEBEL CHRISTIE REMAINDER OF JILL FIELDSTEIN TERM/ACABOR
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Shirley Goebel Christie to serve as a Member of ACABOR , for the remainder of the term of Jill Fieldstein, who resigned, and whose term expires December 31, 2017.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 55 APPOINT/PIETER GROSBECK
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION
Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Pieter Grosbeck, is hereby appointed member of the Bureau of Fire Protection, for a period of 1-Year, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016.
Ayes: Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Bottari
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 56 REAPPOINT/SISTER PEGGY SCARANO/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE (CDBG)
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that Sister Peggy Scarano is hereby re-appointed as a member of the Community Development Block Grant Committee, for a 1-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016.
Ayes: Councilperson Diviny, Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Bottari
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 57 REAPPOINT/MARGARET RASO/HABOR
Councilman Bottari offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby re-appoints Margaret Raso as a member of HABOR, for a 5-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2020.
Ayes: Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 58 TABELED/REAPPOINT/ ROBERT TOMPKINS/ ORANGETOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was TABLED:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby TABLED the reappointment of Robert Tompkins, to the Orangetown Housing Authority, for a 5-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2020.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari
Noes: Supervisor Stewart
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RESOLUTION NO. 59 APPOINT/ROBERT DELL CHAIRPERSON/PLANNING BOARD
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and on a roll call FAILED :
RESOLUTION NO. 59 – Continued
RESOLVED, that Robert Dell, is hereby appointed Chairperson to the Orangetown Planning Board for a period of 1-Year, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart, Councilperson Bottari
Noes: Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine
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RESOLUTION NO. 60 REAPPOINT/KEVIN GARVEY CHAIRPERSON/PLANNING BOARD
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and on a roll call was adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints, Kevin Garvey, as Chairperson to the Orangetown Planning Board for a period of 1-Year, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine
Noes: Supervisor Stewart, Councilperson Bottari
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RESOLUTION NO. 61 REAPPOINT/MICHAEL MANDEL PLANNING BOARD
Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints Michael Mandel to serve as a member of the Orangetown Planning Board for a 7-year term, said term to commence as of January 1, 2016 and expire on December 31, 2022.
Ayes: Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Bottari
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 62 REAPPOINT CHARLES (SKIP) VEZZETTI/SANITATION COMMISSION
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints Charles (Skip) Vezzetti, a member of the Sanitation Commission, for a 5-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2020.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 63 REAPPOINT DANIEL W. SULLIVAN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 63 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints Daniel W. Sullivan to serve as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a 5-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2020.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 64 REAPPOINT DANIEL W. SULLIVAN CHAIRPERSON/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints Daniel W. Sullivan, Chairperson, for the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a period of 1-year, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Diviny, Bottari
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 65 REAPPOINT/BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION COMMITTEE
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members to the Bureau of Fire Protection Committee, for a 1-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016.
Michael Bettmann John Ahlf, Jr. Robert Morrison
Paul Raso Tom Bade
Liaison: Councilmen Diviny and Bottari
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 66 REAPPOINT/ORANGETOWN PARKS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members of the Orangetown Parks Development Advisory Committee, for a 1-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016:
Watson Morgan Mary McCloskey Mikki Leader
James Castagna Kimball Parker Brian Terry
Anne Byrne
Liaison: Supervisor Stewart
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 67 REAPPOINT/PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members of the Orangetown Project Review Committee, for a 1-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016:
John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE as Chairman Bruce Peters, DEME
James Dean, Superintendent of Highways Guy DeVincenzo, DEME
Michael Bettmann, Fire Prevention Robert Magrino, Deputy Town Attorney
Liaison: Councilman Valentine
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 68 REAPPOINT/SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY 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 of the Orangetown Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, for a 1-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016:
Josephine Urban, Senior Leader Kay Ferrara Veronica Blaine
Shirley McGowan
Rosemarie Fornario, Clerk Liaison: Councilman Denis Troy
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 69 REAPPOINT/SHADE TREE COMMISSION
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members of the Orangetown Shade Tree Commission, for a 1-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016:
Rebecca Gmucs Mary Vail Joy Macey Laurie Peek
Liaison: Supervisor Stewart
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 70 REAPPOINT/TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members of the Orangetown Traffic Advisory Board, for a 1-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016:
Paul Raso Margaret Warren Robert Schelin
Lisa Shumante Thomas Edattel, DEME Mike Yannazone, Highway
RESOLUTION NO. 70 – Continued
Guy DeVincenzo, DEME Sgt. Anthony Palazolo Robert Simon, Recr of Taxes
Robert Morrison P. O. Hugh Johnson
Rosemarie Fornario, Clerk Liaison: Councilman Valentine
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Valentine, Troy, Bottari
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 71 REAPPOINT/TV ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members of the Orangetown TV Advisory Committee, for a 1-year term, commencing on January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016:
David Chilson Kathleen Troy Maier David Bell
Anthony Bevelaqua, IT TZHS Faculty Advisor (or other designated representative)
Ayes: Councilperson Diviny, Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Bottari
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 72 REAPPOINT/OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members of the Orangetown Office of Emergency Management Committee, for a 1-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016:
- O. Harold Johnson John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE
Captain Donald Butterworth James Dean, Superintendent of Highways
Mike Yannazone, Highway Dept Karen Jahnes, Highway Dept.
Paul Witte, Building Dept. Peter Byrne, Orangetown Fire Chiefs
Robert Daly, Orangetown Fire Steve Harris, So Orangetown Ambulance
Maryanne Portoro, PR Ambulance Mark Albert, Parks and Recreation
Liaison: Councilman Diviny Elizabeth DeCort, Building Dept.
Ayes: Councilperson Diviny, Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Bottari
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 73 REAPPOINT/ORANGETOWN ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members of the Orangetown Environmental Committee, for a 1-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016:
Alexis Starke Rosemary Raccioppi Fran Oldenburger
Peggy Kurtz June Starke Larry Soehnel
RESOLUTION NO. 73 – Continued
Martyn Ryan Eve Millard Deby Turner
Watson Morgan Don Steinmetz Michael Andrea
Lawrence Vail Tom Reilly
Liaison: Supervisor Stewart
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 74 REAPPOINT/SUBSTANCE ABUSE COMMITTEE
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members of the Orangetown Substance Abuse Committee, for a 1-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016:
Michael Murphy, PRHS Principal Norma Canals, PRHS Social Worker
Jennifer Amos, TZHS Principal Jim Andrews, CANDLE
Vickie Shaw, SOCASA Sue Maher, SOCASA
Joanne Goodman Scott Salmon
Stephanie Finucane Chief Kevin Nulty
Jean Horan, Rock County DEA Detective Joe Sullivan
Capt. Donald Butterworth
Liaison: Councilman Troy
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 75 REAPPOINT/BLUE HILL GOLF COMMITTEE
Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members of the Orangetown Blue Hill Golf Committee, for a 1-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016.
Lawrence Costello (Chairman) Sean Burke Joseph Green
Julia Regan Mike Hogan Evelyn Beckerle
Chris Bauer John Hickey Matt Reid
Bruce Jensen Sean Walsh Tom Lynch
Liaison: Councilman Valentine
Ayes: Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Bottari
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 76 REAPPOINT/HEALTH ADVISORY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 76 – Continued
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members of the Orangetown Health Advisory Services Committee, for a 1-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring on December 31, 2016:
Maryann Portoro Donna Alise P. O. Harold Johnson
Paul Morer Wm McDowell
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 77 REAPPOINT/YOUTH RECREATION ASSESSMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the following are hereby reappointed as members of the Youth Recreation Assessment Advisory Committee, for a 1-year term, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016:
Joe Onatavia Robert Iorio Kerry Beckmann
William Lee Kevin Powers Manny Larenas
Frank Payne Jim Walsh Tom Morales
Andy DiDomenico Bob DeRosa Chris O’Brien
Alex Tencic Joseph Chiappa Chris Smith
Ayes: Councilperson Diviny, Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Troy, Valentine, Bottari
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 78 DESIGNATION/GRANT WRITER SYLVIA WELCH
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Supervisor, the Town Board designates Supervisor Stewart to sign agreement to engage grant writer Sylvia Welch to assist the Town to identify funding sources, prepare applications, assist in grants administration and perform other planning and coordination services as requested at her standard rate of $60.00/hour with a cap in spending of $12,000.00. Targets will be reviewed and approved by the Town Board.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 79 APPOINT JOSEPH E.WOOLEY
DISCIPLINARY HEARING OFFICER/EMPLOYEE #3213
Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Joseph E. Wooley, Esq. to act as a hearing officer pursuant to § 75 of the Civil Service Law of the State of New York with respect to certain disciplinary charges, dated December 21, 2015, preferred against employee # 3213; and
RESOLUTION NO. 79 – Continued
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the hearing officer is directed to conduct a hearing, making findings of fact and issue a recommendation of guilt or innocence, along with a recommended penalty, if appropriate, to the Town Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board approves compensation of Hearing Officer Joseph E. Wooley, Esq. at a rate of $175.00 per hour not to exceed $5,000 for services rendered.
Ayes: Councilpersons Diviny, Bottari, Troy, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 80 PERMISSION GRANTED/KENECK SKIBINSKI/NYWEA ANNUAL MEETING/2016/DEME
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of DEME, permission is hereby granted for Keneck Skibinski to attend the New York Water Environment Association, Inc., NYC, February 8-10, 2016, at a cost of $1,252.00, to be charged to Account No. G 8130.441.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 81 APPROVE/SURPLUS EQUIPMENT/DEME
Councilman Bottari offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of DEME, the following equipment is declared surplus and available for auction:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado, VIN. 1GCEK14V26E143653
1998 Ford Expedition VIN. 1FMPU18L9WLC24295
1998 Ford Expedition VIN. 1FMPU18L1WLB19623
1998 Chevrolet Utility Truck VIN. 1GBJC34R0WF061395
1986 Ford F-8000 Tractor VIN. 1FDYG80K4GVA41934
2001 Ford F450 Rack Truck VIN. 1FDXF46S51EA27238
Ayes: Councilpersons Bottari, Valentine, Troy, Diviny
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 82 AWARD BID/POLICE UNIFORMS/THE WASHING BOARD, PEARL RIVER, NY
Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Police Chief duly advertised for sealed bids for dry cleaning of Police Uniforms, which were received and publicly opened on December 23, 2015; a copy of the Affidavit
of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 01-C-16, and made a part of these minutes. Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLUTION NO. 82 – Continued
RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Police Chief, this bid is hereby awarded to the only bidder, The Washing Board, Pearl River, NY.
Ayes: Councilpersons Troy, Bottari, Diviny, Valentine
Supervisor Stewart
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 83 AWARD ROUTE 340 SIDEWALK PROJECT/PHASE II PIN 8059.03/JORREY EXCAVATING/HIGHWAY
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Bottari and was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for ROUTE 340 SIDEWALK PROJECT/PHASE II PIN 8059.03, which were received and publicly opened on November 12, 2015; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 01-D-16, and made a part of these minutes. Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Highways, the Route 340 Sidewalk Project, Phase II PIN 8059.03 (A Federal Project) is hereby awarded to Jorrey Excavating, the lowest qualified bidder, at a cost of $1,422,830.00.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Bottari, Troy, Diviny, Valentine
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 84 APPROVE/SYLVIA WELCH/GRANT WRITER/ CAD SYSTEM/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to pay grant writer Sylvia Welch $350.00 to write and submit a grant request for approximately $200,000 for an updated Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for the Orangetown Police Department.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 85 REAPPOINT/GUY DEVINCENZO CHAIRPERSON/TRAFFIC ADVISORY BORAD
Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, Guy DeVincenzo is hereby reappointed Chairman of the Traffic Advisory Board, for a period of 1-Year, commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring December 31, 2016.
Ayes: Councilperson Valentine, Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Bottari
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NO. 86 PAY VOUCHERS
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:
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 $2,904,627.31.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Valentine, Bottari
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 87 ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION RESTAURANT CONTRACT
In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Stewart, Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Valentine, Bottari, Charlotte Madigan, John Edwards, Teresa Kenny, Jeff Bencik, and Aric Gorton.
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, at 9:47 p.m. the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss the Blue Hill Golf Course restaurant contract.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari
Noes: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 88 ADJOURN IN MEMORY
Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, at 10:15 p.m. the Town Board reentered the Regular Town Board Meeting and adjourned, in memory of Paul Doctor, Tappan; Steve Jaffee, Husband of Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee; Ed Pascocello, Pearl River, and Joe Walsh, Orangeburg.
Ayes: Supervisor Stewart
Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Bottari
Noes: None
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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk