Town Board Agenda February 16, 2017

February 16, 2017

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 FEBRUARY 16, 2017 AT 7:00 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

1. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 26, 2017

1.   Authorization for the Town to purchase the lot which is 25 (+/-) feet x 102 (+/-) feet currently owned by John and Jeanette Voetsch, Block 253, Lot 33, located on the corner of Calvert Street and Harrison Avenue for the amount of $6,000 as per the deed dated October 22, 1979.

2.   Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Gonzales vs. the Town of Harrison in the amount of $2,961.11.

3.   Authorization to pay Harrison EMS $41,666.00 for the month of January 2017. 

4.   Authorization to raise cap on legal fees to Sive Paget Risel for the Clean Water Act Litigation to $100,000.00. 

5.   Authorization to raise cap on legal fees to Harfenist, Kraut & Perlstein on the matter of Marino vs. the Town of Harrison to $25,000.00.

6.   Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Utica National Insurance Group vs. the Town of Harrison in the amount of $5,418.87.

7.   Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Co vs. the Town of Harrison in the amount of $3,485.00.

1. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1.   Monthly report by the Acting Building Inspector for January 2017.

2.   Monthly report by the Acting Fire Marshal for January 2017.

3.   Monthly report by the Commissioner of Public Works for December 2016.

4.   Monthly report by the Receiver of Taxes for January 2017.

5.   Monthly report by the Town Clerk for January 2017.

6.   Monthly report by the Chief of Police for January 2017.

7.   Monthly report by the Superintendent of Recreation for January 2017.

1. PUBLIC HEARING

1.   Public Hearing RE: Special Exception Use Permit for 241-247 Halstead Avenue.

2.   Public Hearing RE: Special Exception Use Permit for Brightview Senior Living, 600 Lake Street.

3.   Continuation of a Public Hearing RE: proposed Local Law No. __ of 2017 to Amend Chapter 198 entitled “Secondhand Dealers” of Code of Town of Harrison

1. PERSONNEL

1.   Request by Chief of Police, Michael Olsey, to hire Mike Forgione as a part time Civilian Dispatcher for the Harrison Police Department at the rate of $17.72 per hour, effective immediately. Mr. Forgione has been approved by the Personnel Department as per Civil Service Guidelines.

1. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1.   Request by Supervisor Belmont that the Town/Village of Harrison sign a Letter of Engagement with O’Connor Davies for the 2016 Audit in an amount not to exceed $61,700.00. Further request that the Supervisor be authorized to sign the Letter of Engagement after Law Department review.

2.   Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, for the following year end 2016 Budget transfer and modification:

      Transfer:

      Modification:

3.   Request by Deputy Village Attorney, Chris Cipolla, for authorization of an Inter-Municipal Agreement between the County of Westchester and the Town of Harrison for access to telecommunications services provided by Cablevision Lightpath, Inc. for a five (5) year term commencing on January 1, 2017. The Law Department has reviewed the Agreement, deemed it to be in order, and accordingly further request that the Town Board approves the Agreement and authorize the Supervisor to execute the same.

4.   Request from Acting Building Inspector, Rocco Germani, for approval to waive the $500 fee for the Special Event Permit issued to St. Joseph’s Hospital for their 5K Run/Walk on Saturday May 13, 2017.

5.   Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, for approval of the annual renewal of the service agreement between Gallagher Basset Risk Management and the Town/Village of Harrison at the cost of $11,875.00. Further request the Supervisor be authorized to sign the agreement after Law Department review.

6.   Request by Town Clerk, Jackie Greer, for authorization to attend the New York State Town Clerk’s Association Annual Conference to be held in Rochester, New York from April 23 to April 26, 2017 at a cost for the conference, room, transportation and meals not to exceed $1,500. This conference is designed exclusively for the education and professional growth of Town Clerks. As you know Jackie is the President of the Westchester/Putnam Town Clerk’s Association and her presence at this conference is imperative. Funding is available in the Town Clerk’s budget under Travel/Conference.

7.   Request by the Purchasing Department for authorization to advertise bids for emergency lights, sirens, and accessories, including installation, for the West Harrison’s Fire Department’s new 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe.

8.   Request by the Purchasing Department for authorization to advertise and receive bids for bus services for the Recreation Department.

9.   Request by Town Attorney, Frank Allegretti, for authorization of the Inter-agency Agreement between the South East Consortium and the Town of Harrison in the amount of $21,355.00. This amount reflects zero increase from 2016. Further request upon approval, the Supervisor be authorized to execute the Agreement.

10. Request by Chief of Police, Michael Olsey, for authorization for all sworn officers to attend First Aid / CPR / AED / Blood Borne Pathogens training being held at the Veteran’s Building on Halstead Avenue during the month of February and March. The certification period is for 2 years. The cost of this training will be $2,400.00 total which covers $400 per session. This is a budgeted item.

11. Request by Chief of Police, Michael Olsey, for approval of Vicente Matias to be appointed as an IT Consultant at the Harrison Police Department in the MIS Department at the starting salary of $50,000 a year and after continuous evaluation he will be eligible for pay increases. The confidentiality agreement is pending approval by the Law Department. Further request, that the appointment be effective as of March 6, 2017. This is a budgeted item.

Late Items…

12. Request by Doreen Grozinger, Chairperson for the Harrison Council for the Arts, for authorization to use the Municipal Building during the month of March for the exhibit of Youth Art Month.  This will be the 37^th year that Harrison Council for the Arts will sponsor this program.  The reception is scheduled for Sunday, March 5^th, 2017 from 1-3 PM.

13. 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.

1. OLD BUSINESS

1. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION