Town Board Agenda

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Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 12:00am

                     January 28, 2016

 

TOWN BOARD AGENDA

 

MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HARRISON

TO BE HELD AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING

1 HEINEMAN PLACE, HARRISON, NY IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY

ON, THURSDAY JANUARY 28, 2016 AT 7:30 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

 

APPOINTMENT OF TOWN BOARD MEMBER/VILLAGE TRUSTEE

 

PRESENTATION BY WJWW REGARDING KENILWORTH BOOSTER STATION AND A NEW 16 INCH WATER MAIN

ON BARRY AVE/MACY ROAD

 

  1. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 7, 2015

 

1.   Authorization to appoint Michael Tenner to the position of Auto Mechanic in the Department of Public Works, at an annual salary of $66,406.00, effective January 11, 2016.

2.   Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Lucien v Town of Harrison in the amount of $4,134.80, subject to claimant signing a general release.

 

  1. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

 

1.   Monthly report by the Superintendent of Recreation for December 2015.

2.   Monthly report by the Acting Fire Marshal for December 2015.

3.   Monthly report by the Building Inspector for December 2015.

4.   Monthly report by the Receiver of Taxes for December 2015.

5.   Monthly report by the Chief of Police for December 2015.

 

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

 

1.   Continuation of Public Hearing RE: Modification of the PB District Regulations for the Calvert Street Corridor.

 

2.   Public Hearing RE: Shelter Development, LLC d/b/a Brightview Senior Living in connection with its Petition to the Harrison Town Board for a Zoning Text Amendment to allow, by Special Permit, an Independent and/or Assisted Living Facility on certain limited properties within the Town’s R-1 and R-2 Districts.

 

  1. PERSONNEL

 

1.   Letter of Recognition from Geraldine Bowling, for Director of Community Services Nina Marraccini and her outstanding services, providing support, caring and knowledge for Ms. Bowling.  Ms. Bowling would also like to recognize Louis DiBuono for his outstanding support, caring and help.

 

 

  1. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

 

1.   Notification by the Association of Towns of the State of New York that the 2016 Training School and Annual Meeting will be held at the Marriott Marquis, New York City, February 14-17, 2016 for the following:

 

Town Board Members, Building Officials, Planning & Zoning Officials, Town Justices Generally, Town Justices (Advanced, Accredited), Tax Collecting Officers, Fiscal Officers, Public Works & Highway, Town Clerks, Town Court Clerks and Town Attorneys.

 

2.   Request by Director of Community Services Nina Marraccini for authorization to accept the following donations for the Harrison Food Pantry:

 

            Anonymous Donor                                         $2,000.00

            Frank Longo                                                   $250.00

            Stephen and Linda Purdy                               $100.00

            James and Gina Norfleet                                $70.00

 

3.   Request by Superintendent of Recreation Gerry Salvo for authorization to operate two wading pools, two swimming pools and one plunge pool located in West Harrison Park and Bernie Guagnini Brentwood Park.  The Westchester County Department of Health permit fee is $1,935.00.

 

4.   Request by Comptroller Maureen MacKenzie for authorization to accept the following donations for the 2015 Holiday Project:

 

            Michael A. Bucci & Nancy Bucci                  $150.00

            Paul A. Hughson                                             $150.00

            Arthur Troilo                                                   $25.00

            Parsons Teachers                                             $247.00

            Parson Pause for a Cause Committee             $20.00

 

                                                                        Total    $592.00

 

            Total Holiday Project 2015 donations received to date is $23,592.00.

 

5.   Request by Town Clerk Jackie Greer to attend the Association of Towns of the State of New York 2016 Annual Meeting and Training School to be held in New York City from February 14th to February 16th at a cost for conference and room not to exceed $1,200.00.  Funding is available in the Town Clerk’s Budget under Travel/Conference.

 

6.   Request by Scott Blakely of Insite Engineering, Surveying & Landscape Architecture, P.C., on behalf of their client, Century Country Club for authorization of a 90 day extension of their previously granted Amended Special Exception Use Permit.  This request is pursuant to Town Code, section 235-14(J).

 

7.   Request by the Purchasing Department for authorization to advertise and receive sealed bids for the Operation of a Food and Refreshment Concession at the Ron Belmont Pool.

 

8.   Request by Town Attorney Frank Allegretti for approval of payment in the amount of $336.00 for the ASCAP License Agreement for Musical Performances in 2016.  Further request to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Agreement, subject to Law Department review.

 

9.   Request by Chief of Police Anthony Marraccini for authorization to have Sergeant John Vasta attend the Taser Instructor Recertification course Version 20 being held on May 5, 2016 at the Bridgeport Police Training Academy.  The cost of this training will be $225.00.

 

10. Request by Supervisor Ronald Belmont for the board to approve WJWW project number A1310 Barry Ave/Macy Road a new 16 inch Water Main at an estimated cost of $2,500,000.00.  This is a joint project: Village of Mamaroneck $682,500.00, Town of Mamaroneck $462,500.00, Town/Village of Harrison $1,355,000.00.  WJWW has applied for a grant for 60% of the cost.

 

11. Request by Chief of Police Anthony Marraccini for authorization to have eighteen Police Officers receive the Hepatitis B Vaccination as required by the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030 and the Harrison Police, Manual of Procedures.  The department is required to offer the vaccination to all employees at no cost to the employees of the Harrison Police Department.  Partners in Safety stated they can administer the vaccinations at a cost of $85.00 per shot.  Each officer will receive a series of three shots, within a six month period.  The estimated cost of all the vaccinations is $4,590.00.

 

12. Notification by Chief of Police Anthony Marraccini that Sergeant John Vasta has enrolled in the Advanced Terrorism Studies at John Jay Community College for the Spring 2016 Semester.  He will be taking Terrorism and Politics and Counter-Terrorism Policy for Law Enforcement.  The tuition for the courses will total $2,827.50, with books being additional.  This is a contractual item.  Upon completion of these courses I am requesting that the Comptroller be authorized to audit and pay expenses outlined as per the contract with the Harrison Police Association.

 

13. Request by Building Inspector Robert Fitzsimmons, on behalf of St. Vincent’s Hospital, for approval of a Special Events Permit for their fundraising 5k run/walk event on Saturday May 7, 2016. Further request the services of the Harrison Police Department and for the Special Event Permit Fee to be waived.

Late Items…

14. Request by Deputy Town Attorney Nelson Canter for the board to approve the Dual Response Agreement between the Purchase Fire District and Harrison Fire District #1.  Further request the Supervisor to execute same.

                   15.       Notification by Chief of Police Anthony Marraccini to acknowledge the                 recognition and gratitude the Harrison Police Department received from the New York City Police Department (NYPD), as well as from Ballard-Durand Funeral Home, for their assistance in the funeral services of NYPD Detective Joseph Lemm.

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION