Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014

 

This Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m.  Supervisor Stewart presided and the Town Clerk Madigan called the Roll.  Present were:

 

Councilman Denis Troy

Councilman Thomas Diviny

Councilman Thomas Morr

Councilman Paul Valentine

 

Also present:               Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk

John Edwards, Town Attorney

Teresa Kenny, First Deputy Town Attorney

Jeff Bencik, Finance Director

Stephen Munno, Highway Sr. Administrator Assistant

Joseph Moran, Commissioner of DEME

John Giardiello, Director of OBZPAE

Aric Gorton, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation

 

Charlotte Madigan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 298                                          ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION PERSONNEL MATTER

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Stewart, and Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Morr and Valentine.

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered Executive Session to interview a candidate for the Orangetown Housing Authority, at 7:00 p.m.

 

Ayes:         Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Diviny, Morr, Valentine

Noes:         None

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RESOLUTION NO. 299                                          RE-ENTER RTBM

 

                                                                                   

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting at 7:45 p.m.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

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Summary of Public Comments:

Tim Brown, Tappan, is concerned about traffic accidents near the Tappan Golf Center (Rt. 303).  He suggested No Left Turns entering and exiting the center.

Mike Mandel, Pearl River, said an RFP should be issued for management and maintenance of Cortwood Village.  The DEME in-house study committee should start immediately, a closed circuit TV should be installed and employees, who damage equipment, should be prosecuted, fined, retire, or resign.

Carol Baxter and other Palisades residents are excited that the Curb and Sidewalk Construction will start soon.  They are working with the Traffic Advisory Board to lower the speed limit.

 

 

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, said DEME runs efficiently but every department should have an efficiency study with a committee consisting of outside engineers, employees and the President of CSEA.

Pat Brown and Sharon Ogden, Cortwood Tenant Representatives, are in favor of reappointing Walter Wettje to the Orangetown Housing Authority.

Tracey Hancock, Residents United to Save Hillside, said the Planning Board voted “No” to the Hillside Site Plan.  Route 304 LLC (developer) challenged the decision and the Judge vacated it. The Planning Board filed a Notice of Appeal causing an automatic STAY of any matter re-admitted to the Planning Board.  She asked if the Planning Board can legally place this matter on HOLD.

Ben Roujansky, Orangeburg, spoke about the importance of a new Veteran’s School Tax exemption.  The South Orangetown School District will be having a Public Hearing on June 19^th, 7:30 p.m. at the South Orangetown Middle School.  He encouraged everyone to go and support this exemption.

Robert Tompkins, Orangetown Housing Authority, spoke about Cortwood Village Bylaws.  He believes the Treasurer is ignoring his responsibilities.  He asked the Board to appoint wisely.

 

RESOLUTION NO. 300                                                      CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

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RESOLUTION NO. 301                                          AWARD BID/RPC LAWN MOWING & MAINTENANCE    

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation Department, duly advertised for sealed bids for mowing and maintenance of the Town owned RPC properties which were received and publicly opened on May 22, 2014; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 06-A-14, and made a part of these minutes.  Now, Therefore, Be It

 

RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Pat Scanlon Landscaping, New City, NY.  Services include mowing, spring and fall clean ups for an annual price of $16,300.00.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

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RESOLUTION NO. 302                                          APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT/LOCHNER ENGINEERING/ROUTE 340 SIDEWALK PROJECT

 

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

 

 

 

RESOLUTION NO. 302 – Continued

 

RESOLVED that the Supplemental Agreement #2 (Route 340 Sidewalk Project) between the Town of Orangetown and Lochner Engineering P.C, Construction Inspection Services in the amount of $158,000.00 is hereby approved

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 303                                          APPOINT/DEME ENGINEER II JOSEPH MENDICINO PE

 

Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of Rockland County Personnel and the Commissioner of DEME, appoint Joseph Mendicino, P.E, from Engineer I (grade 14 Step 6) salary $75,901 to Engineer II (grade 20 Step 1) salary $79,648.00, effective June 2, 2014.

 

Ayes:         Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr

Noes:         None

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RESOLUTION NO. 304                                          PERMISSION GRANT/NYWEA CONFERENCE/KEN SKIBINSKI

 

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

 

RESOLVED that permission is granted to Keneck Skibinski to attend the NYWEA Spring Technical Conference and Exhibition, June 2-4, 2014 at Hyatt Regency, Hauppauge, NY, at a total cost of $875.00, with said amounts to be billed to Account #G.8130.441 ($425.00 for course registration) and G.8130.480 ($405.00 for lodging and $45.00 for travel expenses).

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Diviny, Morr, Troy, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

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RESOLUTION NO. 305                                          RE-APPOINT/ORANGETOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY/ WALTER WETTJE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Walter Wettje, Jr. is hereby reappointed to the Orangetown Housing Authority, for a 5-yr term, expiring December 31, 2018.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Morr, Diviny, Troy, Valentine

Noes:         Supervisor Stewart

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 306                                          AWARD BID/OAK TREE ROAD CURB AND SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION

 

Councilman Valentine offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 306 – Continued

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways and the Commissioner of DEME, duly advertised for sealed bids for Oak Tree Road Curb and Sidewalk Construction, which were received and publicly opened on May 8, 2014; a copy of the Affidavit of Publication, Notice of Posting and Bid Sheet is labeled Exhibit 06-B-14, and made a part of these minutes.  Now, Therefore, Be It

 

RESOLVED, that this bid is hereby awarded to Gemrose Utility LLC, Tenafly, NJ, the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $125,928.00.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Valentine, Diviny, Troy, Morr

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

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RESOLUTION NO. 307                                          EXTEND CONTRACT OF CHESTNUT RIDGE TRANSPORTATION FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 2014 TOWN SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM  

 

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

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with § 103 of the General Municipal Law, and the Town’s Procurement Policy, in or about May 2013, the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Buildings (“Superintendent”) advertised for sealed bids for bus transportation in connection, with the Town’s Summer Camp program, which bids were received and publicly opened on May 17, 2013; and

 

WHEREAS, by Resolution 256 of 2013, duly adopted, the Town Board awarded the said bus transportation contract to Chestnut Ridge Transportation, Spring Valley, New York, the lowest responsible bidder; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to section 36 of the 2013 bid specifications, and section 33 of the 2013 executed Contract, the Town Board, subject to agreement by the Contract Vendor, is authorized to extend the 2013 Contract, for an additional year or years (to a maximum of 3), under the same terms and conditions as the 2013 Contract; and

 

WHEREAS, by letter dated April 30, 2014, Chestnut Ridge Transportation has agreed to extend the Contract for the 2014 camp season, upon the same terms and conditions, including at the same cost to the Town; and

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent believes that it is in the Town’s best financial interest to extend the 2013 bus transportation contract, for the 2014 camp season,

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks, Recreation & Buildings, and subject to the delivery of updated insurance certificates, the 2013 Contract between the Town and Chestnut Ridge Transportation is hereby extended, to cover bus transportation for the 2014 summer camp season, at a price of $358.00 per bus for “all day” transportation, $253.00 per bus for “morning and afternoon” transportation and $25.00 per bus for “afternoon transportation” for teen camp.

 

Ayes:         Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Diviny, Valentine

Supervisor Stewart

Noes:         None

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RESOLUTION NO. 308                                          ACCEPT/RECEIVE/FILE/ TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLUTION NO. 308 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the following documents are accepted, received and filed in the Town Clerk’s Office:

 

1. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Communication of Internal Control Matters Identified in the Audit to those Charged with Governance and Management for 2013.
2. April 22, 2014 Regular Town Board Meeting/Audit/Executive Session minutes; April 29, 2014 Executive Session minutes; May 6, 2014 Regular Town Board Meeting/Audit/ Executive Session minutes; and May 13, 2014 Police Commission/Workshop/Executive Session minutes.
3. Agreement between CANDLE and the Town, dated May 21, 2014.
4. Annual MS4 Stormwater Report for the Town of Orangetown, dated May 21, 2014.
5. Agreement between Club Car, LLC and the Town (2014-2018) for leasing of Golf Carts for the Blue Hill Golf Course.
6. Deeds and Easements- Route 340 Sidewalk Project

• Garcia, Jamie & Lisa, 24 Rte 9W, Orangeburg, (RC Inst No. 2014-00006938 & 39).
• Camp Venture, 230 Rte 340, Sparkill, NY (RC Inst No. 2014-00006935).
• Perez, Edgar, Raymunda & Fermin, 28 Rte 340, Orangeburg (RC Inst No. 2014-00006912).
• Rockland Cty Sewer Dist #1, 4 Rte 340, Orangeburg (RC Inst No. 2014-00006907).
• Garrecht, George (III), 20 Delongis Ct, Sparkill, (RC Inst No. 2014-00006910).
• St Thomas Aquinas College, 125 Route 340, Sparkill (RC Inst No. 2014-00006906).
• Vega, Kirk, 32 Route 340, Orangeburg (RC Inst No. 2014-00006905).
• Samimi, Hassan, 2 Route 340, Orangeburg (RC Ins No.2014-00006904).
• Ferreira, Marco A & Claire V, 26 Route 340, Orangeburg (RC Inst #2014-00006901).

 

Ayes:   Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine

Noes:   None

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RESOLUTION NO. 309                                          AUTHORIZE/PAY VOUCHERS

 

Councilman Diviny offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Supervisor Stewart and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, the Finance Office is hereby authorized to pay vouchers for General Fund, Town Outside Village, Blue Hill, Broadacres, Highway, Sewer, Capital Projects, Risk Retention, and Special Parking Funds for a total amount of $403,461.56.

 

Ayes:         Councilman Diviny, Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Troy, Morr, Valentine

Noes:         None

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RESOLUTION NO. 310                                          ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION PERSONNEL MATTER

 

In attendance, at this Executive Session, were Supervisor Stewart, Councilmen Troy, Diviny, Morr and Valentine, John Edwards, Teresa Kenny and Jeff Bencik.

 

Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Valentine and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss negotiations of a Personnel matter, at 9:40 p.m. Supervisor Stewart said no further votes will be taken.

 

Ayes:         Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Valentine, Troy, Diviny, Morr

Noes:         None

 

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  RESOLUTION NO. 311                                        RE-ENTER RTBM/ADJOURNED MEMORY

 

                                                                                   

Supervisor Stewart offered the following resolution, which was seconded by Councilman Diviny and was unanimously adopted:

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Board re-entered the Regular Town Board Meeting and adjourned, in memory of Joan Marie McGuinness, Pearl River, at10:30 p.m.

 

Ayes:         Supervisor Stewart

Councilpersons Diviny, Troy, Morr, Valentine

Noes:         None

 

 

 

 

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                                                                        Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk