Meeting Overview

TOWN  OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR   TOWN  BOARD   & AUDIT MEETING May 12, 2003

 

The Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:56 P.M.  Supervisor Kleiner presided. The Town Clerk called the Roll.  Present were:

 

Councilman Edward Fisher Councilman Denis O’Donnell Councilman Denis Troy Councilwoman Marie Manning

 

Also present:                          John Saccardi, Saccardi & Schiff, Inc. – Consultant

Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

Eliot Tozer, Deputy Supervisor

James Riley, Town Attorney

Thomas O’Connell, Deputy Town Attorney

Suzanne Barclay, Executive Asst. to Supvr.

Charles Richardson, Director of Finance

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Robert Beckerle, Dir. Dept. of Environmental Mgt. & Eng.

Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police Terrence Sullivan, Police Captain Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

Bert von Wurmb, Building Department

Richard Rose, Superintendent of Parks, Rec. & Bldg. Maint.).

 

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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Supervisor Kleiner gave an overview of last weeks meeting between the architect who is designing Orangetown’s municipal pool and the developer for the proposed Sports Complex. Supervisor Kleiner announced that Senator Hillary Clinton spoke earlier today regarding issues confronting the Orangetown Community. Senator Clinton came to Orangetown to discuss funding to help with the clean up of the 348 acres of RPC land purchased from NY State last year. Clinton discussed Economic Development and the Brownfield issues.  Supervisor Kleiner felt positive that she had a first-hand look at the issues facing the town and she has the context when we seek her help.

Mr. Saccardi of Saccardi & Schiff, Inc.- Consultant on the Comprehensive Plan appeared before

the Town Board to discuss the final draft and any changes. The main objection was regarding the Mercedes Benz site, Denis O’Donnell wanted to remain OP, as it was in the original map.

Mr. Saccardi offered a good way to state development in an open space setting was a way to give the Town Board more flexibility in developing the site. The Town Board can decide to leave certain parcels open space or they can decide to rezone.  The final decision was to change page

3-2 leaving out Mercedes Benz and also change 4-2 on page 14. Mr. Saccardi agreed to send the

changes through to Supervisor Kleiner including “Along major roadways and at gateways, such as Veterans Memorial Highway, open space is an essential element in the Comprehensive Plan. In addition to the provision of permanent open, development space, development on vacant land

in such areas needs to be cognizant of the Town Board’s commitment to open space preservation and quality design.”

 

PUBLIC PORTION

 

Mr. Paul Malone, Tappan is in favor of the Bottle Bill and is happy Joe’s Hairstyling & Barber Shop owner in Tappan offered to replace shrubs on his property.

Trish Moran, Pearl River, thanked the Town Clerk’s Office for the availability of proposals

re RPC.  Would like to see an updated traffic study including the Sports Complex and all roads leading in and out of campus.  Still has questions and unanswered questions re what will be included in the

Sports Complex.

 

 

 

 

Ellen McCarty,  Tappan,  addressed  the Town Board  re: the inspection  report by the Environmental Management  & Conservation Dept. concerning the retainer wall on her property.  McCarty would like a copy so she can show it to her engineer.

Stan Shelofsky, Orangeburg, approves and in favor of the Bottle Bill, suggests we ask the State to increase the deposit from 5 cents to 10 cents.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, urged the Town Board to adopt the Comprehensive Plan. Air Quality in Rockland has deteriorated. Please consider how Rockland County could get a monitoring system for air quality.

Betsy Brenner, Orangeburg, spoke against Mr. Bosley and his comments made at last Town Board meeting. His design will negatively affect her property at Nottingham Estates.  Planning Board has received comments from lawyers regarding this concern. Feels contract builders should be carefully watched and would prefer the Town deal directly with the owners of the property rather then the builders.

Watson Morgan, Blauvelt, thanked Supervisor Kleiner for hosting the afternoon with Senator Clinton. Against motorcycles on Pine Forest. Would appreciate the town posting signs indicating, to the motorcycle a rider, Orangetown is the owner of the property. Also requested Town Board look at buildings 40 and 38 on RPC, which are worthy of attention.

Suzanne Barclay, Orangeburg, What are the Town Board goals for volunteer housing?  Serving large number of volunteers for short period?  What will it cost to bring these houses up to code? Does entity to our housing have legal ability to do so. Many issues re rent levels, eligibility etc. to be considered. Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, has proposal form a client who is willing to build a rental for volunteers workers on the RPC property.  RPC buildings in poor shape suggests bid out to builders.

Fran Oldenburger, Blauvelt, she’s been attending meetings with the Environmental Council @ Rockland County about water issues. The council offers help with planning, water resource space and help with being pro-active in enacting laws. She feels there is an overabundance of development, which contributes to the water shortage.

Tom Dinan, Pearl River, suggested having a housing authority to oversee the use of Volunteer

Housing.

Don Brenner, Orangeburg, spoke re open space, Comprehensive Plan re Mercedes Benz.  Feels his client across from the Blue Hill building should have the same classification because of similar

elements.

Burt Dorfman asked for clarification re Comp Plan. Asked Town Clerk to forward copies of the full

Environmental Assessment Form for the Anderson zone change in Palisades.

 

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RESOLUTION  NO. 275                                                      BLAUVELT  FIRE COMP ELECTION/M  FEAGAN

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., Michael Feagan is elected to the position of Firefighter in the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION  NO. 276                                                      APPROVE/PR  HOOK  & LADDER/RED  STRIPE  & MALTESE  CROSSES

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the request of the Pearl River Hook and Ladder Company

No. 1, Inc., a red stripe and Maltese crosses are approved, to be painted down Central Avenue from

 

 

 

Resolution No. 276 -Continued

 

Middletown Road to Main Street for the annual Rockland County Firefighters Parade to be held on

September 6. The cost of paint will be borne by the Pearl River Hook and Ladder Company.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Fisher, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 277                                                      APPROVE/ADOPT/AID PR SOAP BOX DERBY

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that aid to the Pearl River Rotary for the use of 4 portable toilets, barricades and trash receptacles for their annual Soap Box Derby to be held on Central Avenue, Pearl River on June 1, 2003 to be charged to Account A7550/50457 is approved.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION NO. 278                                                      ADOPTED

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilman Troy and on a roll call four (4) to zero (0) to one (1), was adopted:

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Orangetown in the year 2000 decided to update its Comprehensive Plan; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board retained professional planning consultants and established a committee of town residents and officials to assist in the development of a draft Comprehensive Plan; and

 

WHEREAS, approximately twelve community meetings and hearings were held on various aspects of the draft Comprehensive Plan as it evolved; and

 

WHEREAS, a formal public hearing was held on the Comprehensive Plan on

February 28, 2002, and March 18, 2002; and

 

WHEREAS, a full environmental review was undertaken, pursuant to the requirements of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), including generic environmental impact statements and a Findings Statement, which was adopted on

September 23, 2002; and

 

WHEREAS, during the course of preparation and refinement of the Comprehensive Plan and its SEQRA review, input was received from the Town and County Planning Boards, the Town Zoning Board of Appeals, and various others, including many residents of the Town; and

 

WHEREAS, based on comments received, the draft Comprehensive Plan was modified, as considered appropriate by the Town Board; and

 

WHEREAS, all of the requirements of Town Law pursuant to the preparation and adoption of a Comprehensive Plan have been met; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town Board understands that the Comprehensive Plan is designed as a flexible guide for future decisions; it does not replace site specific decision making, future SEQRA reviews, or Town Board decisions on zoning or capital projects, but rather the Comprehensive Plan establishes a context in which future decisions can be considered.

 

 

 

Resolution   No. 278 ·Continued

 

 

NOW THEREFORE   BE IT RESOLVED,  that the Town Board  or the Town  of

Orangetown  hereby  adopt  the Comprehensive   Plan for the Town  of Orangetown,   dated

May 2003, as the official  long-range  guide for future  development  and improvements   in the unincorporated   area of the Town  of Orangetown.

 

 

Ayes:                Councilpersons   Manning,  Troy, O’Donnell

Supervisor  Kleiner

Noes:                None

Abst:                 Councilperson   Fisher

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RESOLUTION  NO. 279                                                      APPROVE/FUNDING

G.U.A.R.D/ACCORD  GROUP

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the funding of $1,500 to G.U.A.R.D to partially pay for

services provided by Jeff More of the Accord Group, Washington, D.C, for assistance in drafting a bill for a $925,000 grant to study public health and environmental impacts of proposals made

by the Thruway Authority for replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge to be charged to Account

A 1620/50457 is approved.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons Troy, Manning, Fisher, O’Donnell

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION  NO. 280                                                      APPROVE/PROPOSAL DELINEATE  WETLANDS/RPC LAWLER,  MA TUSKY, SKELLY JAY A GREENWALL  PLS

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the letter proposal from Lawler, Matusky and Skelly Engineers LLP (LMS) to delineate wetlands at a portion of the former Rockland Psychiatric Center for a total of $9,350 of which $5,000 is for LMS to identify and delineate wetlands and $4,350 is for Jay A. Greenwall, PLS to prepare the survey showing the wetlands identified by LMS is approved.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION  NO. 281                                                      SET DATE PIH ZONE CHANGE

HOFFl\.fEISTER  & CHASE

 

Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman

Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the date of June 23, 2003, 8:00 P.M., is hereby set for a public hearing to consider application by John T. Hoffmeister and Blythe Anderson Chase for a zone change for property located in Palisades and designated as Tax Lot 78.13-1-2 from the LO (laboratory office) zone to the R-40 (low density residence) zone and refer to appropriate agencies for review.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons Fisher, Troy, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION     NO.  282                                                           COMBINE    AGENDA   ITEMS

 

Councilman  O’Donnell   offered  the following  resolution,  which  was seconded  by

Councilwoman   Manning  and was unanimously   adopted:

 

 

RESOLVED,   that the agenda  items eight (8) through  twenty-four   (24) are hereby combined  as one.

 

Ayes:                Councilpersons   O’Donnell,   Manning,  Fisher,  Troy

Supervisor  Kleiner

Noes:                None

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RESOLUTION  NO. 283                                                      APPROVE  CERTIFICATE   OF

REGISTRATION   2003

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney and the Director of the Department of Environmental Management and Engineering, a Certificate of Registration 2003 for: Bruce Rif.fiardand MRI Excavating, Inc. is approved.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION  NO. 284                                                      DESIGNATE  5/18-5/24/03

NATIONAL PUBLIC  WORKS

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the week of May 18 to May 24, 2003 is hereby proclaimed

National Public Works Week in the Town of Orangetown.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION  NO. 285                                                      PERMISSION  GRANTED

JA:MES DEAN, S MUNNO,

A LIMANDRI,  S BELLO HIGHWAY  DEPT

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that permission is granted to James Dean, Stephen Munno, Anthony

Limandri and Steve Bello to attend 2003 Highway School in Ithaca, NY on June 2-4 at a cost of

$1,354 to be charged to Account ASOl0/0441/480 for $677 and D5140/0441/480 for $677.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION  NO. 286                                                      ADOPT :MEMORIALIZING

RESOLUTION  SUPPORTING NYS LEGISLA  TO UPDATE &

EXPAND BOTTLE  BILL

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

 

 

Resolution No. 286 – Continued

 

WHEREAS, July 2003 marks the 201h  anniversary of New York State’s Returnable

Container Act (hereinafter referred to as the “Bottle Bill”); and,

 

WHEREAS, This law requires a minimum 5-cent refundable deposit on carbonated soft drinks, beer, malt beverages, sparkling water, and wine coolers, thereby creating an economic incentive for the collection and return of these beverage containers; and,

 

WHEREAS, This law has resulted in an average return rate of 75% over the past twenty years, totaling over 75 billion bottles and cans, virtually all of which have been recycled; and,

 

WHEREAS, This law has diverted more than 5.2 billion tons from the waste stream, saving municipalities money in solid waste collection and disposal costs; and

 

WHEREAS, This law has reduced litter by 30%, which has resulted in safer and more attractive streets, parks, playgrounds, beaches, and roadsides and has prevented injuries and property damage from broken glass; and,

 

WHEREAS, Since the law was enacted, non-carbonated beverages such as bottled water, tea, juice and sports drinks have become more popular, and now make up more than 20% of the beverage market in New York; and,

 

WHEREAS, Separate litter surveys conducted by the American Littoral Society and Scenic Hudson in 2002 show that non-carbonated beverages make up nearly two thirds of the beverage container litter in New York; and,

 

WHEREAS, Expanding the Bottle Bill to include these containers would divert and additional 2.5 billion bottles and cans each year from the waste stream, reducing litter and easing the burden on municipal solid waste programs; and,

 

WHEREAS, The current law does not provide for the disposition of any unclaimed deposits, and the beverage industry has retained over $1.2 billion in unclaimed deposits since

1983; and,

 

WHEREAS, Senate bill S.1696 and Assembly bill A.3922 would expand the Bottle Bill to include bottled water, tea, juice and sports drinks, and would require the unredeemed deposits be submitted to the State Environmental Protection Fund to support municipal recycling and waste prevention programs and other critical environmental needs; and,

 

WHEREAS, The Container Recycling Institute estimates that this legislation could generate more than $172 million a year in new revenue; now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, That the Town of Orangetown does hereby urge state lawmakers to enact S.1696/A.3922, which would expand and update the Bottle Bill to increase recycling, curb litter, reduce costs for municipalities, and provide a steady stream of funding for recycling, waste prevention, and other environmental programs; and, be it further

 

RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution, be forwarded, to Governor George E. Pataki, Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Thomas Morahan, Assemblyman Ryan Karben and the New York Public Interest Research Group.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION NO. 287                                                      ADOPT/SUPPORT FOR

COUNTY HIGHWAY FACILITY

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

 

 

Resolution No. 287 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that “On behalf of the people and Town Board of the Town of Orangetown, we are writing to you to express our support for the new highway emergency operations facility proposed for the County.  This facility will allow the Town of Orangetown to store additional salt when needed during the severe and prolonged winter season.  Furthermore, the relocation of the new Highway facility better serves those residents of southern Clarkstown, Orangetown and Ramapo in that it is centrally located with easy access to the New York State Thruway, Route 59 and the Palisades Interstate Parkway, thereby lessening the response time during emergency operations.”

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION NO. 288                                                      APPROVE/ADOPT/CO• SPONSORED FUNDING ORANGETOWN CHILDREN’S SOCIETY

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings and the Youth Recreation Advisory Committee, co-sponsored funding for the Orangetown Children’s Society in the amount of $4,000, to be expended from Account A7310004/50482 is approved.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION NO. 289                                                      ESTABLISH/CLERK PART• TIME/DEPT RECREATION & PARKS

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the position of clerk (pt) in the Department of Recreation and

Parks, at an hourly rate of $12.00, is established effective immediately.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION NO. 290                                                 ESTABLISH/CLERK PART· TIME/BUILDING DEPT

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the position of clerk (pt) in the Building Department, at an hourly rate of $12.00, is established effective immediately.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION NO. 291                                                      ESTABLISH/PARKING ENFORCKMENT AIDEffWO PART-TIME/POLICEDEPT

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that two (2) positions in the Police Department, in the title of Parking Enforcement Aide, pt (competitive) at an hourly rate of $13.46, is established effective immediately.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION NO. 292                                                      PERMISSION GRANTED

POLICEOFFICER/

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that permission is granted to an Orangetown Police Department officer to attend an Emergency Management Conference in New York, NY on May 5-7 for a cost of $395.00 to be charged to Account B3120/0441/0480.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION NO. 293                                                      PERMISSION GRANTED POLICEOFFICER/ LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that permission is granted to an Orangetown Police Department officer to attend a 2003-2004 Leadership Rockland Program in Rockland County for a cost of

$1,000.00 to be charged to Account B3120/0441/0480.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION NO. 294                                                      RECEIVE/FILE/ROAD WIDENING DEED/RTE 303

MATERIALS RESEARCH

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Road Widening Deed of Route 303 between Materials Research Corp (dated 4/26/96 and recorded in Rockland County 12116/97)and the Town of Orangetown, is received and filed for record maintenance.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION     NO.  295                                                           RECEIVE/FILE/DECLARATION

OF EASEl\ffiNT    & COVENANT

MATERIALS  RESEARCH

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Declaration of Easement and Covenant between Materials Research Corp (dated 6/3/96 and recorded in Rockland County 12/16/97) and the Town of Orangetown, is received and filed for record maintenance.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION  NO. 296                                                      AUTHORIZEffHIRD    PARTY ACTIONffRA  TAROS CONSTRUCTION,  INC.

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney’s Office, the Supervisor, Finance Department and the Office of the Town Attorney are hereby authorized to file, institute and commence, on behalf of the Town, a Third Party Action (impleader lawsuit) with the Town as Defendant and Third Party Plaintiff, which impleader lawsuit shall be commenced by the Town, as a Defendant in the already pending lawsuit of Trataros Construction, Inc. v. Town of Orangetown (NYS Supreme Court, Rockland County, Index

#3564/96), thereby impleading against the following non-parties to be Third Party Defendants:

(i) Fellows, Read & Associates, Inc., (ii) Bettigole Andrews & Clark, Inc., (iii) N.H. Bettigole,

P.C., (iv) Thermo Instrument Systems, Inc., and (v) Thermo Consulting Engineers of New York P.C., which pending lawsuit and proposed Third Party Action relate to the Town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project; and the Town Attorney, Supervisor and Finance Department are hereby further authorized to draft, prepare, execute, file and serve all documents and legal instruments necessary to effectuate the Town’s said Third Party Action. (Town Attorney).

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION  NO. 297                                                      RECEIVE/FILE/PEARL    RIVER FIRE DISTRICT’S   ANNUAL REPORT  FOR 2002

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Pearl River Fire District’s Annual Financial Report/or

2002 is received and filed.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION  NO. 298                                                      ACCEPT  MINUTES Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

 

 

Resolution   No. 298 –  Continued

 

RESOLVED,   that the Regular  Town  Board  and Audit minutes  of April  14, 2003 and

April 28, 2003 are hereby  accepted.

 

Ayes:                Councilpersons   O’Donnell,   Manning,  Fisher,  Troy

Supervisor  Kleiner

Noes:                None

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RESOLUTION  NO. 299                                                      RPC/SPORTS  COMPLEX

PROPOSAL/MONIES

RETURNED

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board has determined that it will not further consider the proposals submitted by the Soccer Coliseum and William F. Helmer for the Tappan Lake Sports Center Inc. in response to the Sports Complex Request for Proposals for property located at Rockland Psychiatric Center and the Town Board hereby directs the Town Clerk to effectuate return of all monies presently held as proposal security deposits.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Manning, Fisher, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

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RESOLUTION  NO. 300                                                      ADOPT MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTION/OPPOSITION PAROLE/KA THY BOUDIN

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman

Fisher and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that The Orangetown Board strongly opposes the parole of Kathleen Boudin, as her acts committed in Rockland County were abhorrent and resulted in the execution of two (2) police officers, Sgt. Edward O’Grady of the Orangetown Police Department and Officer Waverly Brown of the Nyack Police Department. As a self-proclaimed ‘revolutionary’ and a member of a violent organization, the Weather Underground, Kathleen Boudin’s  act was NOT a

one-time occurrence.  Her actions, when the van she was driving stopped, contributed to the death of the aforementioned officers.  The O’Grady and Brown families continue to suffer the loss of their loved ones to this day. In spite of her model deportment in prison, Ms. Boudin should continue to

serve a 20-year to life sentence. To do otherwise is a slap in the face of law enforcement in general and the families of Officers O’Grady and Brown in particular. PLEASE- NO PAROLE.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION  NO. 301                                                      APPOINT/ZONING   BOARD OF APPEALS/PATRICIA   CASTELLI

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman

Fisher and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that Patricia Castelli is appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five (5) year term.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 302                                                      APPOINT/HISTORICBOARD OF REVIEW/CAROLYN TAPLEY

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman

Fisher and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that Carolyn Tapley is appointed to the Historic Board of Review, with term ending December 31, 2003.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons Troy, Fisher, O’Donnell, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

 

RESOLUTION NO. 303                                                      MEMORIALIZINGRESOL EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER HOUSING

 

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

WHEREAS, it is the will of the majority of this body to take every possible prudent step to enhance and support the ability to this town’s Volunteer Emergency First Responders, namely our Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Force, to recruit and train volunteers, and

 

WHEREAS, the surplus RPC land currently owned by the Town of Orangetown constitutes a very practical and innovative resource to help achieve this goal, and

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the formal intent of the Town Board to allow a Consortium of all the fire and ambulance companies in the Town of Orangetown to use and occupy properties at Blaisdell Rd, Old Orangeburg Rd, or acceptable alternatives, as rental housing units only for active Emergency First Responders for as long they meet the criteria of the Active Responders, as established by the Fire and Ambulance companies, and

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that this transfer of all the property, which is being enacted to obviate the risk of the need for salaried Emergency First Responders.  The majority knows that a salaried Emergency First Responder Fire and Ambulance force would result in confiscatory and catastrophic property tax increases, and

 

BE IT FURTHER UNDERSTOOD, that the land and property be tax exempt and that the Town of Orangetown will assist the consortium in ensuring that said houses are brought up to meet all building codes, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Orangetown’s attorney begin the conveyance process immediately, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if and when the consortium ceases to exist, or ceases to operate, that the rental housing and land reverts to the Town of Orangetown’s ownership at no cost.

 

The Town Board shall be presented with a progress report on this matter on July 14, 2003 by the Town Attorney’s office and the Building Department.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

 

Noes:

None

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RESOLUTION NO. 304                                                                 ENTERAUDIT

 

Councilman Fisher offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilwoman Manning and was unanimously adopted:

 

 

 

Resolution  No. 304 –  Continued

RESOLVED, that this Town Board enters Audit Meeting at 11 :20 P.M. Ayes:              Councilpersons Fisher, Manning, O’Donnell, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

 

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RESOLUTION NO.  305                                                                        PAY  VOUCHERS

 

Councilman Fisher 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 Villages, Blue Hill, Highway, Sewer, Risk Retention and Utilities for a total amount of $793,175.19.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons Fisher, Manning, O’Donnell, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

* * *

RESOLUTION NO. 306                                                                        PAY  MANUAL&

ESCROW CHECKS

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay Manual Checks in the amount of $9,377.55.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION NO. 307                                                                        ENTER EXECUTIVE

SESSION

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that this Town Board enters executive session to discuss particular police litigation and other personnel matters at 11 :47 P.M.

 

Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION NO. 308                                                                        RE-ENTER RTBM

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLVED, that this Town Board re-enters the Regular Town Board meeting at 11 :50 P.M. Ayes:              Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy, Fisher, Manning

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:              None

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RESOLUTION NO. 309                                                                        ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by

Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

 

 

 

 

RESOLVED,   that this meeting  is hereby  adjourned  at 11:55 P.M. in memory  of Olga

Tully,  Pearl River  and Ed Hennessy,  Tappan.

 

Ayes:                Councilpersons   Troy, O’Donnell,   Fisher,  Manning

Supervisor  Kleiner

Noes:                None

 

 

 

 

Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk