Town Board Agenda March 2, 2017

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Thursday, March 2, 2017 - 7:00pm

March 2, 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 MARCH 2, 2017 AT 7:00 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

 

PRESENTATION BY THE LAW CENTER TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE WITH RESPECT TO ITS PROPOSAL FOR CERTAIN KEY LEGISLATIVE ELEMENTS FOR INCORPORATION INTO A LOCAL TOWN ORDINANCE

 

  1. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 16, 2017

 

1.   Authorization to appoint Nicholas Pecora to the position of Auto Mechanic in the Department of Public works, at an annual salary of $67,569 which is 80% of the Teamster Contract for Auto Mechanic, effective March 6th, 2017

2.   Authorization to appoint Vincenzo Consigliati to the position of Auto Mechanic in the Department of Public works, at an annual salary of $67,569 which is 80% of the Teamster Contract for Auto Mechanic, effective March 13th, 2017.

3.   Authorization to increase the hourly rate of pay of Charles Mascali to $33.00 per hour not to exceed 17.5 hours per week, effective February 17, 2017.

4.   Authorization to increase the hourly rate of pay of Joseph Mazzullo to $33.00 per hour not to exceed 17.5 hours per week, effective February 17, 2017.

5.   Authorization to increase the hourly rate of pay of Robert Hassett to $33.00 per hour not to exceed 17.5 hours per week, effective February 17, 2017.

6.   Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Gonzales v. Town of Harrison in the amount of $224.41.

7.   Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of DeMartino v. Town of Harrison in the amount of $8,022.69.

9.   Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Utica National Insurance Group a.s.o. T. Squared Contracting, Inc. vs. the Town of Harrison in the amount of $375.12.

10. Authorization to temporarily appoint Brianna Garofalo to the position of Office Assistant – Finance at an hourly rate of $18.00 per hour, effective February 6, 2017.

 

  1. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

None

 

 

 

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

 

1.   Continuation of a Public Hearing RE: Special Exception Use Permit for Brightview Senior Living, 600 Lake Street – will be continued on the March 23rd, 2017 Town Board Meeting.

 

  1. PERSONNEL

 

1.   Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to change the title of the following part-time employee’s to Chauffer, effective immediately.

      Ronald Bakay

      Joseph Marcone

      Christopher Pinto

      Each employee has completed the required Westchester County application process and has received approval notification from Westchester County on February 17th.  

 

Late Items…

 

2.   Request by Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to approve the resignation of Librarian I Caroline McKinley, effective March 13th, 2017. 

 

  1. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

 

1.   Request by National Alliance on Mental Illness of Westchester (NAMI) Outreach Coordinator, Fabiola Tambini-Mallette, for authorization to place ribbons on trees and light poles (as designated by the Town Board) in the Town of Harrison during the month of May, in an effort to bring attention to mental health awareness.

 

2.   Request by Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo, for authorization to attend a Continuing Education Seminar titled “Construction Contract Workshop” on Thursday, March 23, 2017 in White Plains at a cost not to exceed $269.00. Further request for the Comptroller’s Office to issue a check payable to Half Moon Seminars in an amount not to exceed $169.00. Funding for this seminar is available in the Engineering Department Operating Budget – Account #001-1440-100-0415.

 

3.   Request by Library Director Galina Chernykh for authorization to hold a free family festival, sponsored by the Harrison Public Library Foundation, on Sunday September 10 (rain date – September 17), 2017 from 11 AM-3 PM for the Play2Learn festival celebrating the importance of play in a child’s life.  Further request for authorization to close Heineman Place between Harrison Avenue and Bruce Avenue from 10 AM-3 PM. 

 

4.   Request by Purchasing Department for approval of Purchase Order #370608, issued to GameTime, for the purchase and installation of playground equipment for MaRiis Park, in the amount of $161,640.13. The purchase is being made through U.S. Communities contract #110179. Funding is available in the Subdivision Recreation Fee Account #081-7020-100-70-26.

 

Late Items…

 

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

                        $2,000.00 from an anonymous donor

                        $500.00 from an anonymous donor

                        $150.00 from Leonard and Nancy Masi

 

6.   Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, for the following year end 2016 budget transfer:

 

INCREASE:

011-1900-100-4461

FIRE DISTRICT #2 JUDGEMENTS AND CLAIMS                 $52,187

DECREASE:

011-3411-100-0182      

FIRE DISTRICT#2 SALARIES VAC/RETIREMENT               $10,301

11-3411-100-0401

FIRE DISTRICT#2 BLDG.MTCE.&SUPPLIES                        $4,168

11-3411-100-0402

FIRE DIST.#2 EQUIP.MTCE.&REPAIRS                               $15,000

11-3411-100-0415

FIRE DISTRICT#2 SCHOOLING                                             $11,000

11-3411-100-0439

FIRE DISTRICT#2 REFERENDUM                                         $3,000

11-9000-100-0840

FIRE DISTRICT #2 WORKERS COMPENSATION                $8,718            TOTAL $52,187

           

           

To transfer available funds from various budget lines to the judgments and claims line to cover the payment of a certiorari for a property that lies within fire district #2.

 

7.   Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to “commit” fund balance in the amount of $1,294,000.00 for year end 2016 and segregate these monies within the town general fund for the purpose of funding future capital projects. These funds were derived from court fees and building permit fees. By adopting a resolution committing these funds, they may only be used to fund future capital projects. 

 

8.   Request by Supervisor Belmont for approval of a farmer’s market sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce to take place every Saturday from 8:30AM – 1:00PM on May 20, 2017 through November 18, 2017. Vendors will be located in Ma Riis Park. Further request that the Supervisor be authorized to sign the agreement after Law Department review.

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS

 

  1. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION