Town Board

February 28, 2014

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 6, 2014 AT 7:30 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

A.  REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE AFTER THE TOWN BOARD RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ON FEBRUARY 10, 2014

1. Authorization to terminate the employment of Robert Gizzo, effective immediately.

1. Authorization to terminate the employment of Joseph Derenzis for just cause, as discussed in executive session, effective immediately.

1. Approval to appoint Anthony DiQuinzio as a GTB-Cleaner in the Department of Public Works at an annual salary of $50,000, effective February 17, 2014.

1. Approval to appoint Pasquale Mastrogiacomo to the position of GTB-Cleaner in the Department of Public Works at an annual salary of $50,000, effective February 17, 2014.

1. Approval to appoint Matias Alves to the position of Road Maintainer in the Highway Division of the Department of Public Works, with an annual salary of $55,995, which is 80% of the Teamster Contract for a Road Maintainer in the Highway Division, effective February 17, 2014.

1. Approval to appoint Dominick Cianci to the position of Auto Mechanic in the Equipment Maintenance Division in the Department of Public Works at an annual salary of $63,827, which is 80% of the Teamster Contract for an Auto Mechanic, effective February 17, 2014.

1. Authorization for the Supervisor to sign a side letter agreement between the Town of Harrison and CSEA regarding the employment of a consultant in the Building Department.

1. Authorization for the Supervisor to sign a side letter agreement between the Town of Harrison and CSEA regarding the hours of employment and wage rate for the position of Police Civilian Dispatcher.

1. Authorization to approve 207-a Disability Benefits for Joseph LePino.

1. Authorization to deny 207-a Disability Benefits for Charles Giacomo.

1. Authorization to change budget line title from Recreation Supervisor to Assistant Superintendent of Recreation.

1. Authorization to promote Kristen Ciafone to Assistant Superintendent of Recreation at an annual salary of $98,000, effective immediately.

1. Approval to appoint Gail Frohlich, on a probational basis, to the position of Intermediate Clerk, Grade III Step I, at an annual salary of $32,637, effective immediately.

1. Approval to appoint Louis DiBuono, on a probational basis, to the position of Intermediate Account Clerk, Grade IV Step I, at the annual salary of $34,924, effective immediately.

B.  CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1. Monthly report by the Town Clerk’s Office for January 2014.

1. Monthly report by the Receiver of Taxes for January 2014.

1. Monthly report by the Building Inspector for January 2014.

C.  PUBLIC HEARING

1. PUBLIC HEARING – for the purpose of determining the amount and extent of the real property to be acquired by the Town of Harrison by easement on real property known as Block 604, Lot 33and more commonly known as 4 Puritan Road, Rye, New York 10580. The Condemnation and easement is necessary for stormwater and drainage infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of the subject property. 

D.  PERSONNEL

1. Request by Town Clerk Jackie Greer to attend the New York State Town Clerk’s Association Annual Conference in Saratoga, New York from April 27 to April 30, 2014. The cost for the conference, room, transportation and meals not to exceed $1,200. Further, funding is available in the Town Clerk’s budget under Travel/Conference.

1. Request by Personnel Manager Debra Scocchera to add the following part time employees to the payroll as part time Chauffer’s effective January 28, 2014

1. Letter of appreciation from Harrison resident to Chief Marraccini regarding Police Officer Tom Milone and his recent professionalism (No Back-up)

1. Letter of Resignation from Gail Frohlich, effective February 14, 2014.

E.  ACTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

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

1. Request by Court Clerk Jacqueline Ricciardi for authorization to accept a NYS Justice Grant in the amount of $20,950 to be used for security improvements in the Court Clerk’s office.

1. Request by Comptroller Maureen MacKenzie for an end of the year budget transfer for 2013.

1. Request by William Powell of Powell’s Clam Bar and Catering and Anthony Delfino of Al Dente Restaurant for approval to hold their “Dining Under the Stars with Music” event again this year on Thursday evenings, from July 10 to August 28, 2014 beginning at 7 pm and ending at 11 pm. The event will require the closure of Thatcher Avenue during that time. Certificate of insurance to follow.

1. Request by Town Attorney Frank Allegretti for approval of the South East Consortium Inter-agency Agreement with the Town of Harrison in the amount of $21,355.00. This amount reflects zero increase from 2013. Further requested, if approved, to have the Supervisor sign the Agreement.

1. Request by Joseph Bilotto Chief Operating Officer for Harrison EMS for approval for their second installment payment in the amount of $137,500 (no back-up).

REVISED:

1.    A)   Request by Commissioner of Public Works Anthony Robinson for authorization for additional funds in the amount of $50,000 to be transferred into Highway Snow Overtime, Account # 003-5142-100-0120. Further requested for authorization to transfer these funds from Highway Fund Balance. Further,authorization is requested for the Comptroller to make the necessary budget transfers to formalize the request.
2.    B)    Request by Comptroller Maureen MacKenzie for authorization for a Budget Modification.

1. Request by Building Inspector Robert Fitzsimmons, on behalf of St. Vincent’s Hospital, for approval for a Special Event Permit for their fundraising 5k run/walk event on Saturday May 10, 2014. Further request the services of the Harrison Police Department and for the Special Event Permit fee to be waived.

1. Request by Christopher Fisher of Cuddy and Feder LLP, on behalf of their client Morgan Stanley, for approval to set a date of March 20, 2014 for a Public Hearing for a Special Exception Use Permit to construct an accessory outdoor fuel cell at Morgan Stanley’s office building located at 2000 Westchester Avenue in Purchase. (Planning Board approval has been granted).

1. Request by Building Inspector Robert Fitzsimmons on behalf of the Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation, for approval for a Special Event Permit for their fundraising walk event to be held at Manhattanville college on Sunday, March 30, 2014. Further requested that Special Event Permit fee be waived.

1. Request by Kory Salomone of Veneziano & Associates, on behalf of their client, School of the Holy Child, for authorization for the Supervisor to execute the Stormwater Control Facility Easement and Maintenance Agreement between School of the Holy child and the Town of Harrison. Further requested, for the Town to acknowledge receipt of the required performance bond.

1. Notification from Mamaroneck Village Planning Board of the purpose of designating a lead agency according to the requirements of Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law for the following proposed action: Proposed 3 lot subdivision of an existing property, 1017 Grove Street, with existing two family residence to be demolished and three new single-family residences to be built. If no written objections are received within 30 days the Village of Mamaroneck Planning Board will assume the role of Lead Agency.

1. Request by Chief of Police Anthony Marraccini for approval for Warner Bros. Production to film at Police Headquarters for the HBO series “The Leftovers” on or around March 14, 2014.  Further requested for approval to accept a donation from “The Leftovers” in the amount of $2,500 to be ear marked for spending at the Chief’s discretion.

1. Request by Chief of Police Anthony Marraccini for authorization to enter into a Service Agreement with Paymentus Corporation for their Alarm Bureau Department. This is the same company that the Town uses for online credit card payments. Further request, to amend schedule A of the Master Service Agreement to include additional payment types and corresponding payment service fees. Further request, to authorize the Supervisor to sign the agreement subject to review by the Law Department.

1. Request by Village Attorney Jonathan Kraut for approval to set a date for a Public Hearing Re: Chapter 169 Landlord Registry.

F.  OLD BUSINESS

None

G.  MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

None