Meeting Overview

TOWN OF ORANGETOWN

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2004

 

The Regular Town Board Meeting was opened at 7:47 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

 

Suzanne Barclay, Executive Asst. to Supvr.

Charles Richardson, Director of Finance

Teresa M. Kenny, Town Attorney

John S. Edwards, First Deputy Town Attorney

James Dean, Superintendent of Highways

Ron Delo, Dept. Environmental Mgt. & Eng.

Terrance Sullivan, Police Captain

Robert Simon, Receiver of Taxes

Mary McCloskey, Assessor’s Office

John Giardello, Director, OBZPAE

 

DRAFT

Richard Rose, Jr., Supt. Parks-Rec. & Building Maint.

 

 

DRAFT

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

 

Police Officer Joseph Artrip gave an overview of the current conditions and possible solutions regarding parking in Pearl River.  Artrip advised the Town Board that the Bids will be publicly opened on December 2^nd and a recommendation will follow after a review of the bids.

Supervisor Kleiner announced that the Orangetown Youth Court Graduation will commence on November 8, 2004, 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. A seminar on “Managing Your Well and Septic System, by Cornell Cooperative Extension will be on November 3, 2004 at 7 p.m.

The Highway Department has been awarded the “Continuing Excellence in Storage”.  This award recognizes high standards of environmental protection and worker safety.

The Town’s information sheet, regarding the Pool and Community Center, should arrive in everyone’s mailboxes by Wednesday.  All questions should be referred to the Town Board or Rich Rose, Parks and Recreation.

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Public Comment

Genevieve Coffey, Pearl River, Who does ACABOR report to and who is responsible for their actions.  The 2-ft. special permit, to raise property, is being ignored on her property.  When will her August 9^th FOIL request be answered?

Eileen Larkin, Palisades, What is the total amount of the Budget? What is the cost for future development regarding the sewer treatment plant?

Ruth Weber, Upper Grandview Association, spoke against the cost of the pool.  She is against the building up of Orangetown and she is particularly concerned about future sewer needs.

Esta Baitler, Sparkill, wants to know when will the sidewalks be built along the entire length of Rte 340.

Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, believes cost of parking in Pearl River is too high, suggests chalking tires.  LMS provides information to the Town, should they be allowed to give same information to others?  He is concerned about future public improvement costs.

Betsy Brenner, Orangeburg, agrees with Esta Baitler. The diagonal parking in Pearl River is dangerous.  Requested the media refer to her as Betsy Brenner not wife of Donald Brenner.

Alex Goldberger, Nanuet, thanked the Town Board for dedicating Lanram Rd and now would like his next project Dennis McHugh Court to be dedicated.  He suggests smaller parcels to be built on at RPC.

Mary McCloskey, Blauvelt, Is in favor of the Pool & Community Center.  This is a must for quality of life in Orangetown.

Lyn Garcia, Sparkill, questioned if future businesses will pay off the Pool & Community Center bond and tax burden.  She is concerned about the increase in taxes.  Town employees should contribute toward their health benefits.

Shelly Morgan, Tappan, infrastructures in RPC should be built first.  He is concerned about the future cost of sewers.

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RESOLUTION NO. 703                                                      CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 704                                                      OPEN/2005 PRELIMINARY BUDGET/PUBLIC HEARING

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public hearing on the 2005 Preliminary Budget is hereby opened.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk, presented the Affidavit of Publication and Notice of Posting; copies are labeled Exhibit 10-B-04, and made apart of these minutes.

 

Councilman Morr offered proposed changes to the 2005 Budget, with a total savings of $552,878; this would reduce the tax increase to 5.5%.  These reductions are labeled Exhibit 10-C-04, and made a part of these minutes.

 

The Town Board thanked Councilman Morr for his efforts.

 

Public Comment:

Lyn Garcia, Sparkill, Suggested town employees begin to contribute to health benefits, which would help reduce taxes.

Andrew Wiley, Pearl River, concerned about taxes but appreciates Town Board efforts.

Mary McCloskey, Blauvelt, has 18 years with the Town.  Mary explained one of the reasons people worked for the town was the benefits not the salaries.

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 705                                                      CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the public portion is hereby closed.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

 

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RESOLUTION NO. 706                                                      TB DECISION/ADOPT/2005 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the 2005 Preliminary Budget with proposed changes, labeled Exhibit 10-C-04, and made a part of these minutes, is hereby adopted.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 707                                                      COMBINE AGENDA ITEMS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that agenda items four (4) through eighteen (18) are hereby combined.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 708                                                      APPROVE ELECTION BLAUVELT FIRE COMPANY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., the election of Anthony Marchese and Joseph Kennedy to the position of Firefighter in the Blauvelt Fire Company is hereby approved.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 709                                                      SET DATE P/H SHADY SIDE AVENUE SEWER REPLACEMENT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the date of November 22, 2004, 8:00 p.m., is hereby set for a public hearing to consider increased cost for the Shady Side Avenue Sewer Replacement project in South Nyack.  The Order calling for a Public Hearing to be held November 22, 2004 is labeled Exhibit 10-C1-04, and made a part of these minutes.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 710                                                      PARKING METERS/PEARL RIVER RE-ADVERTISE BID

 

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

 

Resolution No. 710 – Continued

 

RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized to re-advertise for sealed bids for the purchase of parking meters and or equipment for the Pearl River Parking District, and Be It

 

RESOLVED FURTHER, that bids are to be received by 10:30 a.m., December 2, 2004, and be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m., and Be It

 

RESOLVED FURTHER, that a report of all bids received and recommendation concerning the award is to be made at a Regular Town Board Meeting.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 711                                                      HUDSON ENERGY/ELECTRIC STUYVESANT ENERGY/GAS AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Finance Director is hereby authorized to sign one-year contracts with Hudson Energy for electricity supply and Stuyvesant Energy for natural gas supply under the terms of the bid proposals received by Rockland County as representative of the Hudson Valley Municipal Purchasing Group.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 712                                                      AUTHORIZE REVENUE/EXPENSE ACCTS/SIDEWALKS RT 340

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, Revenue Account No. H0498900-43865 and Expense Account No. H5410002-50200, each with a budget of $125,000.00 for the Route 340 Sidewalk Capital Project are hereby created.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 713                                                      AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 561/04 EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS TRICKLING FILTERS 1, 2, & 3 DORR-OLIVER ELMCO

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Sewer Director is authorized to make emergency repairs to trickling filters 1, 2 and 3 to reflect award of contract not to exceed $350,000 to Dorr-Oliver Elmco to be charged to Account No. G8130/50475.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 714                                                      SIDEWALK SNOWPLOW/HWY ADVERTISE BID

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to advertise for sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new sidewalk snowplow, and Be It

 

RESOLVED FURTHER, that bids are to be received by 10:30 a.m., November 10, 2004, and be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m., and Be It

 

RESOLVED FURTHER, that a report of all bids received and recommendation concerning the award is to be made at a Regular Town Board Meeting.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 715                                                      NEW HEAVY-DUTY TANDEM DUMP TRUCK/AWARD BID

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Highways duly advertised for sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new heavy-duty tandem dump truck with accessories, which were received and publicly opened on June 16, 2004, and

 

WHEREAS, these bids were referred to the Superintendent of Highways for recommendation and report, a copy is labeled Exhibit 10-D-04, and made a part of these minutes, Now, Therefore, Be It

 

RESOLVED, that the bid for the purchase of one (1) new heavy-duty tandem dump truck with accessories is hereby awarded to Meadowland Ford Truck Sales, Secaucus, New Jersey, the most qualified bidder, in the amount of $194,955.00 to be charged to Account No. H51300012/50200.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 716                                                      KINGS HWY DRAINAGE & HAZARD MITIGATION PROJECT CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS/APPROVE

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Certificate of Appropriateness for the Kings Highway Drainage and Hazard Mitigation project is hereby approved.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 717                                                      POLICE MATRON/LESLIE O’KEEFFE/MARY STEINBERGER TERESA HAMILTON/APPOINT

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that Leslie O’Keeffe, Mary P. Steinberger and Teresa A. Hamilton are hereby appointed to the position of Police Matron at an hourly rate of $25.00.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 718                                                      POLICE/SURPLUS VEHICLES AVAILABLE FOR AUCTION      

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that following vehicles are surplus and available for auction:

 

Year                Make                                       VIN                                                     Mileage

1997                Ford Crown Victoria              2FALP71W8VX139103                    94,600

2003                Ford Crown Victoria              2FAFP71W43X112605                      68,400

1985                Chevrolet Army Ambulance  CCH03415FF379823                          12,400

1997                Ford Crown Victoria              2FALP71W8VX139098

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 719                                                      LOCAL LAW/CHAPTER 39 SURCHARGE VEHICLE & TRAFFIC LAW/SET PH DATE  

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the date of November 8, 2004, 8:00 p.m., is hereby set for a public hearing to consider adopting a Local Law to amend the Code of the Town of Orangetown, Chapter 39 entitled “Vehicles and Traffic,” by adding Section 39-16.1, to be entitled “Surcharge Pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 0809-D.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 720                                                      CHERRY BROOK UNDERGROUND WATER DETENTION SYSTEM PROJECT NO. M03002 RECEIVE/FILE AGRMT 

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Cherry Brook Underground Water Detention System Agreement, Project Contract No. M03002 is received and filed, in the Town Clerk’s Office.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

RESOLUTION NO. 721                                                      ACCEPT MINUTES          

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that the Regular Town Board Meeting, Audit Meeting, and Executive Session minutes of October 12, 2004 are hereby accepted.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 722                                                      ELECTION INSPECTORS & POLLING PLACES/APPROVE          

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Town Clerk, the lists of Election Inspectors and Polling Places, for the 2004 regular Election, labeled Exhibit 10-E-04 and made a part of these minutes, are hereby approved.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

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RESOLUTION NO. 723                                                      ADJOURNMENT/MEMORY

 

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

 

RESOLVED, that this meeting hereby adjourned at 9:45 p.m. in memory of Robert Bergman, Sr., Pearl River and Mary Cuddy, Thorpe Village.

 

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

Supervisor Kleiner

Noes:               None

 

 

 

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                                                                         Charlotte Madigan, Town Clerk