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Thursday, July 21, 2016 - 12:00am

July 21, 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 JULY 21, 2016 AT 7:30 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON JUNE 16, 2016

1. Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Geico a.s.o. Mazzeo, Andrianne v. Town of Harrison in the amount of $3,194.73, subject to a signed general release.

2. Authorization to appoint Richard DiBuono as a Part-Time Intermediate Clerk for the Town of Harrison at an hourly rate of $33.00 working no more then 17.5 hours per week effective June 20, 2016.

3. Authorization to make a probationary offer of employment to Matias A. Alves as a Police Officer for the Harrison Police Department at an annual salary of $49,384.00, effective June 24, 2016.

4. Authorization to make a probationary offer of employment to Joseph DeFonce as a Police Officer for the Harrison Police Department at an annual salary of $49,384.00, effective June 24, 2016.

5. Authorization to make a probationary offer of employment to Nicholas A. Gazzola as a Police Officer for the Harrison Police Department at an annual salary of $49,384.00, effective June 24, 2016.

6. Authorization to make a probationary offer of employment to Richard J. Light

as a Police Officer for the Harrison Police Department at an annual salary of $49,384.00, effective June 24, 2016.

7. Authorization to make a probationary offer of employment to Christopher N. Pascale as a Police Officer for the Harrison Police Department at an annual salary of $49,384.00, effective June 24, 2016.

CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1. Monthly report by the Acting Fire Marshal for June 2016.

2. Monthly report by the Commissioner of Public Works for May 2016.

3. Monthly report by the Receiver of Taxes for June 2016.

4. Monthly report by the Superintendent of Recreation for June 2016.

5. Monthly report by the Building Inspector for June 2016.

6. Monthly report by the Humane Society for May 2016.

7. Monthly report by the Chief of Police for June 2016.

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Public Hearing RE: A Local Law to Establish a Sustainable Energy Loan Program in the Town of Harrison.

2. Public Hearing RE: Amending Section 235-41 C. entitled “Schedule of Minimum Dimension for Parking Spaces and Aisles”.

3. Amending Chapter 91 of the Town/Village of Harrison Code entitled “Animals” by adding Article IV, “Prohibition on Sales of Commercially Bred Dogs and Cats”.

PERSONNEL

1. Request by Personnel Manager Debra Scocchera for authorization of a temporary increase of the hourly rate of pay for Charles Mascali, from $20.00 to $25.00, effective July 7, 2016.

2. Request by Personnel Manager Debra Scocchera for authorization to increase the hourly rate of pay for part-time employee, Brianna Garofalo to $15.00 per hour, effective immediately.

3. Request by Personnel Manager Debra Scocchera for authorization to add Nolan Fitzgerald on to the Part-Time Availability List for Central Services at an hourly rate of $12.00.

4. Request by Personnel Manager Debra Scocchera for authorization to add Frank Zevallos to the 2016 Spring/Summer Season Appointments in the Recreation Department at an hourly rate of $9.00.

5. Request by Personnel Manager Debra Scocchera for approval of the following list of Life Guards for the 2016 Pool Season effective May through the first week of September:

Peter Barbieri $9.00 hourly

Kendra DeSchampis $10.25 hourly

Georgia Kiriakou $9.00 hourly

6. Request by Personnel Manager Debra Scocchera for approval of the following list of hires for the 2016 Summer Camp Season:

Raquel Andrade $9.00 hourly

Kevin Heathwood $10.00 hourly

Mariana Molero $7.14 hourly

Heymi Ortega $7.14 hourly

Kyle Stalteri $7.14 hourly

Violet Thompson $7.65 hourly

Tristen Votta $7.65 hourly

Jenna Webb $9.00 hourly

Jeremy Williams $10.00 hourly

7. Request by Chief of Police Anthony Marraccini for authorization to appoint Lucelia Loffredo as an alternate crossing guard at a rate of $19.50 per hour, effective immediately.

8. Letter of Resignation from Jeffrey Strati from his position of Auto mechanic with the Town, effective July 22, 2016.

9. Letter of Resignation from Bryan Cipolla from his position of Deputy Town Clerk, effective August 12, 2016.

10. Request by Personnel Manager Debra Scocchera for authorization to add Jillian Tiburzi to the Part Time Availability/Seasonal List at an hourly rate of $22.00 per hour effective July 26, 2016 through August 12, 2016.

11. Request by Town Clerk Jacqueline Greer to accept her appointment of Jillian Tiburzi to the position of Deputy Town Clerk at an annual salary of $42,000.00, effective August 15, 2016.

12. Request by Town Clerk Jacqueline Greer to appoint Deputy Town Clerk Jillian Tiburzi as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Town of Harrison effective August 15, 2016.

ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1. Request by Coordinator of Computer Services Michael Piccini for authorization for the Supervisor to sign the agreement with the online auction company Auctions International, which has been approved by the law department. Further request for authorization to auction the following piece of equipment using Auctions International, at no cost to the Town:

Equipment

1975 AC-Delco ST210 Diagnostic Center

2. Request by Tamoya Simpson, Logistics Coordinator of Wall Street Rides FAR, a bike ride for Autism research for authorization to ride though Harrison’s Jurisdiction on Saturday October 8, 2015.

3. Request by Court Clerk Jacqueline Ricciardi for authorization to attend the New York State Association of Magistrates/Court Clerks 2016 Annual Conference to be held in Binghamton, New York from September 25, 2016 through September 28, 2016. This is a budgeted item.

4. Request by Superintendent of Recreation Gerry Salvo for authorization to attend the National Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference & Exposition to be held in St. Louis, Missouri from October 5, 2016 through October 8, 2016, the total cost for registration and travel expenses not to exceed $1,745.00. This is a budgeted item.

5. Recommendation by Deputy Village Attorney Christopher Cipolla that the Town Board approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Town of Harrison and the County of Westchester for the operation of the Stop-DWI patrol project for a five (5) year term and authorize the Supervisor to execute the same.

6. Request by Comptroller Maureen MacKenzie for authorization to accept the following donations for the Fireworks to be deposited in the Gifts and Donations account #001-0000-027-2705:

Raphael and Sharon Amelio $200.00

Verizon $200.00

Veterans of Foreign Wars $250.00

Harrison Historical Society $250.00

Total $900.00

Total 2016 Fireworks Donations received to date is $11,940.00.

7. Request by Comptroller Maureen MacKenzie for authorization of the following Budget Modification:

Increase:

001-0000-027-2705 $900.00

Gifts and Donations

Increase:

001-7550-100-0410 $900.00

Celebrations-Materials and Supplies

8. Request by Comptroller Maureen MacKenzie for authorization of the following Budget Transfer:

Decrease:

001-3620-100-0102 $6,889.00

Building Department-Salaries

Increase:

001-3620-100-0409 $6,889.00

Building Department-Computer Exp/Ser/Training

Transfer of funds for the purpose of purchasing the “Vantage Points Viewer” software program as a replacement for the Looking Glass program.

9. Request by Superintendent of Recreation Gerry Salvo for authorization to accept a donation from Gold Productions in the amount of $4,000.00.

10. Request by Director of Community Services Nina Marraccini for authorization to accept the following grants by the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program which will be used to purchase food through the Food Bank of Westchester:

Donated Items $500.00

Purchased Items $8,000.00

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

Anthony Ciardullo, Kathleen Ciardullo $600.00

and Kenny Fusco Charity with Cigar Events

5^th Grade Class at Purchase Elementary $500.00

Anonymous Donor $10.00

12. Request by the Consigliere and Briotte Families to have a block party on Rockwell Street closing the street from 145 Rockwell St to 150 Rockwell St on Sunday September 4, 2016 from 2 PM-10 PM. Further request that all fees be waived for this event. Insurance will be provided.

13. Request by Library Director Galina Chernykh for authorization to hold a free family festival, sponsored by the Harrison Public Library Foundation, on Saturday September 10, 2016 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. The funds raised at the event will support library programs for children.

14. Request by the Purchasing Department for authorization to advertise and receive bids for the Rental of 20-Yard Containers for solid waste, exempt construction and demolition.

15. Request by Superintendent of Recreation Gerry Salvo for approval of the revised authorization for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant. Further request the Comptroller to write a check in the amount of $12,777.00 made payable to U.S. Bank National Association for the Town/Village of Harrison’s share for the purchase of the van. Funds are available in the Recreation Budget line 001-7020-100-0407. The Contract has been reviewed by the Law Department. Further request the Supervisor to sign the contract.

16. Request by Comptroller Maureen MacKenzie for authorization of the following Budget Transfer:

Decrease:

001-7020-100-0130 $7,050.00

Recreation-Part Time Salaries

Increase:

001-7020-100-0407 $7,050.00

Recreation-Special Services

To cover the cost of retaining WML Aquatics, LLC for the Recreation Department.

17. Request by the Superintendent of Recreation Gerry Salvo for authorization to retain the firm of WML Aquatics, LLC for the purpose of supplying Water Safety Instructors (W.S.I) for the Recreation Department’s Summer Camp Program in the amount of $7,050.00. Monies are available in the Recreation Account 001-7020-100-0407.