Meeting Overview

 

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES

VIDEO / TELECONFERENCE MEETING (COVID-19)

June 23, 2020

 

This meeting was opened at 5:30 pm. Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny presided and Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk, called the roll.

 

Present were:

 

Councilperson Denis Troy

Councilperson Jerry Bottari

Councilperson Paul Valentine

Councilperson Thomas Diviny

Supervisor Teresa M Kenny

 

 

Also Present:

Allison Kardon, Supervisor’s Confidential Assistant

Carmel Reilly, Director of Economic Development & Tourism

Joseph Thomassen, Deputy Clerk

Robert Magrino, Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

James Dean, Superintendent Of Highways

Jane Slavin, Director Of Obzpae

Matthew Lenihan, Computer Network Specialist

Donald Butterworth, Police Chief

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

 

DISCUSSION:

 

REVISE SIGN TOWN CODE

 

WORKSHOP OF AGENDA ITEMS

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.287

DEPUTY TOWN ATTORNEY / EMPLOYEE #4258 / RETURN TO WORK

 

BE IT RESOLVED that Deputy Town Attorney employee #4258 shall return to work effective June 29, 2020.

 

Councilperson Jerry Bottari offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Paul Valentine and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa M Kenny

Noes: None

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 288

APPROVE / LEND ASSISTANCE SIDEWALK SATURDAY / CENTRAL AVENUE, PEARL RIVER / JUNE 27, 2020 & JULY 4, 2020

 

WHEREAS, as the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce has submitted to the Town an application to lend assistance to “Sidewalk Saturdays”, a Chamber sponsored event to assist local businesses as part of the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic related closures of businesses, which would include the closure of a section of Central Avenue (County Road) and a section of Main Street in Pearl River for a limited period of time, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board is mindful of the overall impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on businesses and individuals in the community, and has taken steps to assist local businesses in the economic recovery and provide residents an opportunity to safely return to restaurants and shopping in the Town through its Kickstart Orangetown Program and as part of the phased re-opening in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Orders and all appropriate safety measure including the wearing of masks and social distancing,  and

WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that it is in the best interests of the Town, local businesses and residents to lend such assistance,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the completion of all necessary permitting including providing proof of insurance naming the Town of Orangetown as an additional insured, subject to compliance by the businesses with all Federal, State, County and Town statutes, rules and regulations, and subject to the issuance of appropriate permits by all authorities having jurisdiction to any establishments requiring same, the Town Board hereby authorizes the lending of assistance for the use of trash cans, barricades, electronic message board & detour signs from the Highway Department and Police detail, for the “Sidewalk Saturday Event” to be held in Pearl River on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 3 pm to 9 pm and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, that only businesses currently being operated in an establishment on the aforesaid streets may utilize the street for purposes of providing tables and chairs for outdoor dining in the area immediately in front of the restaurant establishments in areas that are clearly roped off or otherwise demarcated, or in the case of retail, tables or racks containing merchandise ordinarily offered for sale by said establishments, in the area immediately in front of the retail establishments, provided that the Chamber of Commerce shall ensure appropriate walking areas for pedestrian traffic with sufficient spacing in accordance with the Governor’s social distancing guidelines, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED that pursuant to Section 10-4(B)(1) of the Town Code, the consumption or possession of an open container containing an alcoholic beverage while in a clearly demarcated area of a restaurant authorized by this resolution and authorized to serve alcoholic beverages, shall not be considered to be a violation of Chapter 10 of the Town Code, however any such possession outside of a clearly demarcated area as set forth herein is strictly prohibited and shall constitute and remain a violation of Chapter 10, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any establishment serving alcoholic beverages shall adhere to Executive Order 202.43 and State Liquor Authority guidelines and permits, and shall only permit service and consumption of same in a clearly demarcated area and not allow persons to leave said areas with an open container of an alcoholic beverage, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this authorization shall be subject to approval of the Superintendent of Highways, the Chief of Police, and Town Attorney with respect to the requirements of the permit application and submissions of the applicant, including a map of the specific areas demarcated where outdoor dining is proposed, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of the County of Rockland to close Central Avenue, the Town Board hereby approves the lending of aid and assistance as set forth herein for “Sidewalk Saturday” to also be held on Saturday, July 4, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., subject to the same terms and conditions as set forth above, and conditioned upon the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce reimbursing the Town for expenses related thereto for the Highway Department in the amount of $5,715.00 and Police in the amount of $800.00 for a total reimbursement of $6,515.00.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 288 – Continued

 

Supervisor Teresa M Kenny offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Paul Valentine and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa M Kenny

 

Noes: None

 

 

RESOLUTION NO.289

ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

In attendance, at this Executive Session were Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny, Councilpersons Denis Troy, Thomas Diviny, Paul Valentine and Jerry Bottari, Rob Magrino, Jeff Bencik, and Donald Butterworth.

 

RESOLVED, at 6:04 pm, the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss proposed, pending or current litigation.

 

Councilperson Jerry Bottari offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Teresa M Kenny and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa M Kenny

Noes: None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 290

RE-ENTER STBM

 

RESOLVED, at 6:49 pm, the Town Board re-entered the Special Town Board Meeting and adjourned.

 

Councilperson Thomas Diviny offered the above resolution, which was seconded by Councilperson Denis Troy and was Adopted:

 

Motion: 5 – 0

 

Ayes: Councilperson Denis Troy, Councilperson Jerry Bottari, Councilperson Paul Valentine, Councilperson Thomas Diviny, Supervisor Teresa M Kenny

 

Noes: None

 

 

 

 

 

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            Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk