Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007

This Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:35 p.m.  Supervisor Kleiner presided.  The Town Clerk called the Roll.  Present were:

 

Councilman Denis O’Donnell

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilwoman Marie Manning

Councilman Thomas A. Morr

 

Also present:   Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

Eliot Tozer, Deputy Supervisor

Teresa Kenny, Town Attorney

John S. Edwards, First Deputy Town Attorney

Robert Magrino, Deputy Town Attorney

Charles Richardson, Director of Finance

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Ron Delo, Director of Dept. Environmental Mgt. & Eng.

Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police

Robert Zimmerman, Police Captain

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

Mary McCloskey, Assessor’s Office

John Giardiello, Director, OBZPAE

Rich Rose, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings

 

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

 

Kevin Nulty, Chief of Police, advised the Town Board that the Orangetown Police Department successfully achieved Accreditation from the NYS Council of Accreditation.  Thanks to Det. Artrip’s hard work, this achievement was made possible.  In March 2007, the OPD will be recommended to the Council in Albany for final approval.

 

Police Officer Robert Mainolfi and Police Officer Richard Kopunek were recognized for their preparedness and bravery in arresting several suspects involved in local burglaries.  The Town Board and the branch manager of HSBC in Blauvelt honored PO Mainolfi for his quick response to the capture and arrest of two suspects in the HSBC bank robbery.  The Town Board and the Town Clerk thanked him for his bravery in apprehending these dangerous me.  PO Kopunek was recognized for apprehending a suspect on the Rockland County Intelligence Center’s list.

 

Supervisor Kleiner said the county’s town supervisors had a meeting with County officials concerning obtaining federal funds for “Homeland Security”.

Rich Rose, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings, earned the status of Certified Park and Recreational Professional, which recognizes high levels of dedication in the field, from the New York State Parks and Recreation Society

 

Ron Delo, Director, Dept. Environmental Mgt. & Eng., said he met with United Water and the Rockland County Health Department regarding the strippers for the wells.  They will continue to insure that these do not create a negative impact on the environment.  He also said the DEC contacted him to set up a meeting regarding the clean up of contaminants emanating from the gas station at Exit 5 on the Palisades Interstate Parkway.

 

Public Comment

David Michaelian, Tappan, thanked the Police Dept. for help with parking problems in Sparkill but is very concerned with the parking on Campbell Ave.  Campbell Avenue is very narrow making parking very dangerous.

Arnold Shore, Orangeburg, spoke about RPC and the need for rateables to help ease the increase in taxes.

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, asked if the contract for RPC is ready for signatures and if this property will require a zone change?  She would like to know whom the members of the Ethics and Cablevision committees?

Kate Raffa, Pearl River, spoke regarding PR Revitalization funds.  The chamber is working hard to revitalize downtown Pearl River and would appreciate funds to continue their work.

 

RESOLUTION NO.  59                                           CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the public comment portion of this meeting is hereby closed.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  60                                           2007 CDBG APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED/FORWARDED

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board accepts the recommendations of the Town’s CDBG Committee for the 2007 applications to be submitted to the County of Rockland Community Development Office for consideration and approval.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  61                                           NYACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SHOWMOBILE/SPRINGFEST SEPTEMBERFEST/APPROVED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the request of the Chamber of Commerce of the Nyacks, Inc. for the use of the Showmobile for Springfest on Sunday, April 29, 2007 and for Septemberfest on Sunday, September 9, 2007, charging the per day fee and waiving the labor charge, to be charged to Acct. # A7550001/50011 is hereby approved.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  62                                           ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS SHOWMOBILE/AID/APPROVED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the request of the Ancient Order of Hibernians for necessary trash barrels, barricades, painting of the green stripe, sound system and personnel to operate it, the Town Showmobile and 14 portable toilets for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 18, 2007, charging the per day fee and waiving the labor charge, to be charged to Acct. # A7550004/540457 and 7550001/5011 is hereby approved.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

 

RESOLUTION NO.  63                                           APPROVED/SOUTH ORANGETOWN AMBULANCE/SHOWMOBILE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the request of the South Orangetown Ambulance Corps for the use of the Town’s Showmobile on September 15, charging the per day fee and waiving the labor charge, to be charged to Acct. # 7550001/50011 is hereby approved.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  64                                           ACCEPT/RESIGNATION/HISTORIC AREAS BD OF REVIEW/CAROLYN TAPLEY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the resignation of Carolyn Tapley from the Historic Areas Board of Review effective January 8, 2007 is hereby accepted.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  65                                           ACCEPT/RESIGNATION/PLANNING BOARD/SUZANNE BARCLAY

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the resignation of Suzanne Barclay from the Planning Board effective upon the appointment of a new member is hereby accepted.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  66                                           ACCEPT/RETIREMENT/POLICE OFFICER/CATHLEEN SAMPATH

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that with regret Police Officer Cathleen Sampath’s retirement from the Orangetown Police Department, effective January 15, 2007 is hereby accepted.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

 

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RESOLUTION NO.  67                                           MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTION INDIAN POINT 2/INDIAN POINT 3 INDEPENDENT SAFETY ASSESSMT

 

Councilwoman Manning offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and on a roll call was adopted:

 

Whereas Entergy is the owner and operator of two nuclear power plants, Indian Point 2 and Indian Point 3, located in Buchanan, New York, and

 

Whereas the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is the federal regulatory agency overseeing, regulating and licensing IP2 and IP3, and

 

Whereas the NRC has the power and authority to mandate an Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) of IP2 and IP3, and

 

Whereas the NRC, in spite of the problems and safety issues experienced by IP2 and IP3, has refused to mandate an ISA of IP2 and IP3, and

 

Whereas legislation has been introduced in both Houses and the U.S. Congress, by Senator Hillary Clinton, Representatives Sue Kelly, Nita Lowey, Elliot Engel, Maurice Hinchey and Christopher Shays, that mandates the NRC to conduct a Maine Yankee style ISA on the vital systems of Indian Point and require FEMA to justify, with specificity, its approval of the IP evacuation plan despite the findings of the 2003 Witt Report and,

 

Whereas the Governor Elect of  New York, Attorneys General of New York and Connecticut support this legislation, as well as the NY State Comptroller.

 

Whereas taking into consideration the historical safety record of Indian Point, the current uncontrolled and uncorrected leaks of radioactive materials as compared to the health and safety of Rockland County residents, now therefore it is

 

Resolved, that the Town of Orangetown supports the legislation currently before Congress H.R. 4891, that requires the NRC conduct a comprehensive ISA of IP2 and IP3, which would:

 

1. include an in-depth, vertical, and horizontal examination of the design,

construction, maintenance and operational safety performance.

2. include a “horizontal” review of all plant maintenance,
3. be conducted by independent experts,
4. be monitored by local officials, and
5. include a comprehensive review of emergency evacuation plans for the communities and counties near the facility

 

And be it further resolved that the citizens of the Town of Orangetown because of their location within 25 miles of Indian Point, deserve to have a clear and accurate assessment of any and all safety problems or issues that are currently known or may be discovered at Indian Point; and that these issues be presented to the public I a timely manner after discovery.

 

And be it further resolved to make the intent of the Town of Orangetown shall send a copy of the resolution to the Honorable Ralph M. Hall and Honorable Joe Barton, Chairmen of Energy and Commerce Committee, Members of the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, 2405 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator

Charles Schumer, Representative Maurice Hinchey, Representative Nita Lowe, Representative John Hall, Representative Eliot Engel and Representative Christopher Shays,

 

In addition, the Town of Orangetown will send this resolution to all the Mayors and Trustees of each municipality in their jurisdiction and ask them to pass a similar resolution.

 

Ayes:               Councilpersons Manning, Morr, Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               Councilpersons O’Donnell, Troy

 

RESOLUTION NO.  68                                           APPROVE/FIRE HYDRANT/TRI-BEE REALTY/MARYCREST CORPORATION SGT AHLMEYER DRIVE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of United Water New York and the Town of Orangetown Fire Inspector, the installation of one (1) fire hydrant in the subdivision known as “Marycrest Corporation” located on Sgt. Ahlmeyer Drive, which shall be paid for by the developer of this subdivision is hereby approved.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  69                                           REAPPOINT/KIMBALL PARKER ORANGETOWN PARKS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMM

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Kimball Parker is hereby reappointed to the Orangetown Parks Development Advisory Committee.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  70                                           REAPPOINT/RALPH DELORENZO HISTORIC AREA REVIEW BOARD

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Ralph Delorenzo is hereby reappointed to the Historic Area Board of Review for a five-year term from 1/1/07 to 12/31/11.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

 

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RESOLUTION NO.  71                                           APPOINT/HENRY SHRADY/HISTORIC AREA REVIEW BOARD

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Henry Shrady is hereby appointed to the Historic Area Board of Review from 1/1/07 to 12/31/08 (to complete Carolyn Tapley’s unexpired term).

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  72                                           REAPPOINT/THOMAS MIGGE ARCHITECTURE/COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Thomas Migge is hereby reappointed to the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review for a three-year term from 1/1/07 to 12/31/09.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  73                                           REAPPOINT/DANIEL C HLAVAC ARCHITECTURE/COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD OF REVIEW

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Daniel C. Hlavac is hereby reappointed to the Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review for a three-year term from 1/1/07 to 12/31/09.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  74                                           RPC/STAFF COURT/STATE ASSEMBLY ELLEN JAFFEE/SENATE/THOMAS MORAHAN

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article IX of the Constitution, the Town of Orangetown requests the enactment of Senate Bill No. SO1897 and Assembly Bill No. AO3459 entitled “An Act to Authorize the Commissioner of General Services to sell and convey State lands in Rockland County to the Town of Orangetown.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  75                                           AUTHORIZE/TRANSFER SICK LEAVE CREDIT/PAUL WITTE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the request of John Giardello, P.E., Director, OBZPAE, sick leave credits, to be donated by Town employees, be established towards a sick leave account for OBZPAE’s employee, Paul Witte, is hereby authorized.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  76                                           APPROVE/2006 BUDGET TRANSFERS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the 2006 Budget Transfers as shown in Exhibit 1-A-07, and made a part of these minutes.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  77                                           CAPITAL ACCOUNTS/CLOSE TRANSFER BALANCES

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the following capital accounts are hereby closed and unspent balances are transferred as indicated.

 

RPC Utilities – unspent balance to the General Fund

2004 Sewer Vehicles – unspent balance to Debt Service

Equipment/Fuel Tanks/Vehicles – unspent balance to Debt Services

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  78                                           EFC/EMERGENCY GENERATORS CLOSE CAPITAL PROJECT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the dormant EFC funded Emergency Generators capital project is hereby closed.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  79                                           NYS GFOA CONFERENCE/RICHARSON MAESTRI/PERMISSION GRANTED

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to Charles Richardson and Ann Maestri to attend the NYS GFOA Annual Conference in Albany, on March 28-30 at a cost of $ 1,208 to be charged to Account No. A1310/50441/50480.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  80                                           DECLARE EQUIPMENT SURPLUS

 

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

Resolution No.  80 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the following equipment is declared surplus:

1989 Dodge 350 (VIN #1B6MM3655KS130636)

1997 Ford Crown Victoria (VIN # 2FALP71W4VX139101)

1994 Ford Sweeper (VIN #1FDXH70C6RVA25281)

1988 Tarco Leaf Machine (VIN #J23KA0646J00)

Miscellaneous Equipment –

Eutectic & Castolin Weld Fume Eliminator Model HD-1000

Portable Scott ARC Welder 16HP Gas Engine

Snap-On MIG Welder Model YA212A

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  81                                           ACCEPT/TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES/ADLER CONSULTING PLLC LEXINGTON RD/CONCORD DR

 

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the proposal submitted by Adler Consulting, PLLC, for Traffic Engineering services for the study of potential traffic calming measures for Lexington Road and Concord Drive in Tappan at a cost of $9,900 for the study and $9,400 for up to four additional meetings ($2,350 per meeting) to be charged to Account No. A3310004/50457 is hereby accepted.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  82                                           TRACKLESS VEHICLE/ACCESSORIES GANNON MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT AWARD BID

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for the purchase of a trackless vehicle with accessories, which were received and publicly opened November 1, 2006.  The Superintendent made this recommendation to the Town Board; a copy is labeled Exhibit 1-B-07, and made a part of these minutes, Now, Therefore, Be It

 

RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Gannon Municipal Equipment, New York, the only bidder to meet specification, at a cost of $113,800, minus $6,000 for the trade-in of a 1989 Trackless MT%, for a total bid of $107,800 to be charged to Account No. H51300042/50200.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  83                                           BLUE HILL GOLF COURSE 2007 RATES

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Morr and was adopted:

 

 

Resolution No.  83 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings and the Blue Hill Golf Course Operations Advisory Committee, 2007 rates are approved as follows:           

 

Resident Rates:                                                          Winter Rates:

Weekdays–$25.00                                                      Resident–$20.00

Weekdays After 4:00–$18.00                                    Non-Resident–$36.00

Weekday Senior–$20.00                                            Senior–$15.00

Weekday Senior After 4:00–$15.00

Weekday Youth–$15.00                                            Carts:

Weekday Youth-After 4:00–$12.00                         Senior 9 hole –$14.00

Weekend Reserved–$33.00                                       Senior 18 hole–$28.00

Weekend–$30.00                                                       Adult 9 hole — $16.00

Weekend After 4:00–$20.00                                      Adult 18 hole –$32.00

Weekend Senior after 4:00–$18.00                            “Single 9”—Senior–$7.00

Weekend Youth After $4.00–$16.00                        “Single 9”—Adult –$8.00
Non-Resident Rates:                                                 Resident Permit Fees

Weekdays–$43.00                                                      Adult – –  $50.00

Weekdays After 4:00–$27.00                                    Senior – – $40.00

Weekend–$52.00                                                       Youth – – $25.00

Weekend After 4:00–$31.00                                      Broadacres – – $70

Seasonal Program–$29.00                                        (grandfathered members)

 

Tournament Rates:

Resident–$29.00

Non-Resident–$49.00

Ayes:               Councilpersons O’Donnell, Morr, Troy

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               Councilpersons Manning

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RESOLUTION NO.  84                                           2007 FIELD AND PARKS USE FEES

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, the  2007 fees are approved as follows:           

 

Orangetown Youth Groups/Leagues:

Field/Courts without use of lights – No Charge

Softball Fields/Courts with Lights — $20.00

Baseball fields with lights –$30.00

 

Orangetown Adult Groups/Organizations/Leagues.

Softball Fields without Lights –$35.00

Softball Fields with Lights –$50.00

Baseball Fields without Lights –$40.00

Baseball Fields with Lights –$50.00

Athletic Fields/Courts without Lights–$30.00

Athletic Fields/Courts with Lights–$50.00

 

College Baseball Field Use –$100.00 w/o lights   $125.00 with lights

Park Permit for General Park Use–$25.00 + Labor—Resident

All Non-Orangetown/Groups—Add 100% to above fees

Showmobile Use Fee –$250.00 per event/day, plus labor

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

RESOLUTION NO.  85                                           NYS RECREATION & PARKS SOCIETY CONFERENCE/RICH ROSE/PERMISSION GRANTED

 

Councilman O’Donnell offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Troy and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings, permission is granted to Richard L. Rose, Jr. to attend the 2007 New York State Recreation and Park Society Conference from April 22-24 in Buffalo, NY at a cost of $614.00, to be charged to Account No. A7020004/50441 and 50480, and allow the use of a Town vehicle.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  86                                           JOY BUILDERS, INC./KINGS RIDGE SUBDIVISION/RELEASE ESCROW

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that in accordance with the Settlement Stipulation from Hon. William A. Kelly dated May 27, 2003 and upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney, the release of $2,200.00 to Joy Builders, Inc., in connection with the Kings Ridge Subdivision, which is half of the $4,400 held by the Town in escrow held for public improvements pending approval of the “As-Built” plans by DEME is hereby approved.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  87                                           ACCEPT MINUTES

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Regular Town Board Meeting and Audit Meeting minutes dated December 11, 2006; Re-Organizational Meeting minutes dated January 2, 2007; Regular Town Board Meeting, Audit Meeting and Executive Session minutes dated January 8, 2007; Special Town Board Meeting and Executive minutes dated January 16, 2007 are hereby accepted.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  88                                           CO-SPONSORED FUNDING AGREEMT THE NYACK CTR/RECEIVE/FILE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the 2006 Co-Sponsored Funding Agreement between the Town of Orangetown and The Nyack Center is hereby received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  89                                             EQUIPMENT LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMTS/CITICAPITAL COMMERCIAL CORP/RECEIVE/FILE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that two Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreements between the Town of Orangetown and CitiCapital Commercial Corporation, (reference numbers K# 111-260873 and K# 111-260874) for golf carts are hereby received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO.  90                                             MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTION COUNTYWIDE SEAMLESS RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM VANDERHOEF/CORNELL

 

                        Under new business Councilman Morr offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

 

            WHEREAS, at a time when our homeowners are heavily burdened by their property tax bills and we are all sensitized to the threat of terrorism that permeates our everyday life, it is incumbent on us to act collaboratively in maximizing the public safety with the highest priorities on the safety of our Volunteer First Responders, our Firefighters, who rush into, not away from the most dangerous life threatening situations.

 

WHEREAS, something we can do right now is to establish a Countywide seamless radio communication system that will permit all and any Emergency Responder to speak with each other or to everyone.

 

WHEREAS, we know the County is working on implementation of such a system in partnership with our Firefighters and other Emergency Responders.  The current proposal is to try to determine how much all the 65 potential users should be charged as well as obtaining their full cooperation in paying.  All agree that the quickest way to make it happen is for the County to Bond the initial cost of the system.

 

WHEREAS, the decision to do so would mute the rise of property taxes and extra strain for our Volunteer Fire Departments.

 

            WHEREAS, it is our understanding that the County Legislator John Murphy of Orangetown has introduced a resolution into the County Legislature for County Bonding and that our County Executive is examining how this might be done best.

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Council of Orangetown, petition you to vote affirmatively for County Bonding of the proposed life saving radio communications system with the realization that, yes, the money all comes from our residents but in this case, it will not be all from property taxes.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 91                                              ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY

                       

Councilman Troy offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman O’Donnell and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that this meeting hereby adjourned at 9:55 p.m. in memory of Georgia Lippsett, Orangeburg, and Anthony Sorriento, Piermont.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

 

                                                                        ______________________________

                                                                        Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk