Town Board Agenda

      May 19, 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 MAY 19, 2016 AT 7:30 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

PRESENTATION BY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER BEN DEFONCE FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND CEREMONY

PRESENTATION OF CHECK FOR THE HARRISON FOOD PANTRY

BY THE HARRISON ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS

1. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON APRIL 28, 2016

1.   Approval of a one month payment for May 2016 to Harrison EMS in the amount of $45,833.33

2.   Authorization to make a conditional offer of employment to Matias Alves as a Police Officer for the Harrison Police Department at an annual salary of $49,384.00.

3.   Authorization to make a conditional offer of employment to Joseph DeFonce as a Police Officer for the Harrison Police Department at an annual salary of $49,384.00.

4.   Authorization to make a conditional offer of employment to Nicholas Gazzola as a Police Officer for the Harrison Police Department at an annual salary of $49,384.00.

5.   Authorization to make a conditional offer of employment to Richard Light as a Police Officer for the Harrison Police Department at an annual salary of $49,384.00.

6.   Authorization to make a conditional offer of employment to Christopher Pascale as a Police Officer for the Harrison Police Department at an annual salary of $49,384.00.

1. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1.   Monthly report by the Commissioner of Public Works for April 2016.

2.   Monthly report by the Chief of Police for April 2016.

3.   Monthly report by the Superintendent of Recreation for April 2016.

4.   Monthly report by the Acting Fire Marshal for April 2016.

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

1. PUBLIC HEARING

None

1. PERSONNEL

1.   Letter of Retirement from Frank Sierzega from his position with the General Town and Buildings Department, effective June 3, 2016.

2.   Letter of Retirement from Lieutenant Edward Lucas from his position with the Harrison Police Department, effective April 26, 2016 as per New York State Retirement notice of determination.

3.   Letter of Resignation from Leith Bornstein from his position as Civilian Dispatcher with the Harrison Police Department, effective May 20, 2016.

4.   Request by Personnel Manager Debra Scocchera for authorization to add Christopher Tigani onto the Seasonal Availability List for Central Services at $9.00 hourly, effective May 15, 2016.

5.   Request by Personnel Manager Debra Scocchera for authorization to add Taylor Day onto the Seasonal Availability List for Central Services at $10.00 hourly, effective May 15, 2016.

6.   Request by Personnel Manager Debra Scocchera for authorization to add Christina Frohlich onto the Seasonal Availability List for Central Services at $10.00 hourly, effective June 1, 2016.

7.   Request by Personnel Manager Debra Scocchera for authorization to add Steven Derenzis onto the Seasonal Availability List for Central Services at $10.00 hourly, effective May 15, 2016.

8.   Request by Library Director Galina Chernykh for authorization to adjust the hourly salary rates of the following library part-time employees:

                        Mr. Gambel from $14 per hour to $14.28 per hour

                        Mr. Barrios from $14 per hour to $14.28 per hour

                        Mrs. Gobel from $11 per hour to $11.22 per hour

                        Mr. Marciano from $11 per hour to $11.22 per hour

                        Ms. Patrick from $9 per hour to $9.18 per hour

1. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1.   Request by Scott Blakely of Insite Engineering, Surveying & Landscape Architecture, P.C., on behalf of their client, Century Country Club to schedule a Public Hearing RE: an amended Special Exception Use Permit for the Tennis Enclosure and Golf Course Improvements at Century Country Club, for the June 2^nd, 2016 Town Board Meeting.

2.   Request by Building Inspector Robert Fitzsimmons on behalf of St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church for approval of Special Event Permit for their annual parish picnic on Sunday, June 12, 2016.  Further request to waive any fees associated with the event.

3.   Request by Building Inspector Robert Fitzsimmons on behalf of Calvary Hospital for approval of Special Event Permit for their annual Golf and Tennis Classic at Brae Burn Country Club on Monday, August 1, 2016.  Further request to waive any fees associated with the event.

4.   Request by John Balsamo of the Knights of Columbus for authorization to hold a procession, for their organization and parishioners, on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 7:00 PM commencing at the Knights of Columbus Hall (intersection of Halstead Avenue and West Street) and ending at St. Gregory’s Church.  Further request the services of the Harrison Police Department.

5.   Request by Comptroller Maureen MacKenzie for the following Budget Modifications:

      Increase:

      001-0000-020-2680                                              $11,621.00

      Town-Insurance of Recoveries

      Increase:

      001-3310-100-0479                                              $11,621.00

      Traffic-Auto Body Work

      Monies received in the amount of $8,621.00 from Allstate Insurance Company for damages to a Police vehicle plate no. 105 on January 27, 2016.  Monies received in the amount of $3,000.00 from Kemper Insurance Company for damages to Police vehicle plate no. 107 on March 25, 2016.   

6.   Request by Town Clerk Jackie Greer to have our current provider, Virtual Towns & Schools (VTS) do a complete redesign and upgrade the Town’s website at a cost of $3,000.00.  The cost will be split into 3 equal payments for 3 years.  Further request that the Supervisor be authorized to sign the Service Contract Addendum upon Law Department review.

7.   Request by Chief of West Harrison Fire Department Frank Forgione for authorization to allow Matthew Fitzgerald to join the Westchester County Cause and Origin Team.

8.   Request by Chief of West Harrison Fire Department Frank Forgione for authorization to add Antonio Sanchez to their custodial payroll to assist and fill in when necessary.

9.   Request by Chief of Police Anthony Marraccini for authorization for Police Officer Patrick Varbero and K9 Axel and Police Officer Erin Hinchey and K9 Beni to attend the annual week of In-Service K-9 Training.  The training is conducted by Gold Shield K9 Training LTD and will be held from Monday, August 22^nd, 2016 through Friday, August 26^th, 2016 in Blacklick, Ohio.  The cost of this training including travel expenses should not exceed $4,850.00.  This is a budgeted item and funds are available in account line #001-3120-100-0471.

10. Request by Chief of Police Anthony Marraccini for authorization for School Resource Officer Domenick Gentile to attend the Basic Juvenile Officer Training Course on August 29^th through September 2^nd, 2016.  The course is being held in Geneva, New York.  The total cost of this training including travel expenses should not exceed $1,500.00 and the funds are available in the Schooling Budget Line 001-3120-100-0415.

11. Request by Chief of Police Anthony Marraccini for authorization to register 3 department members for HIDTA Training – Advanced Concealed Compartment Course on June 13^th and June 14^th 2016 in West Nyack, NY.  The total registration cost for this course is $597.00.

12. Request by Supervisor Belmont for approval for the Town’s Annual Fireworks Display on Sunday July 3, 2016 at 9:00 PM at Halstead and Oakland Avenues, with a rain date of Monday July 4, 2016. 

13. Request by Scott Garvin of Old Oaks Country Club for approval to hold their Annual Fireworks Display on Sunday July 3, 2016 at 9:00 PM on club grounds, with a rain date of Sunday September 4, 2016.  This is subject to approval by the Acting Fire Marshal and the Chief of Police. 

14. Request by Donna Gallo of The Apawamis Club for approval to hold their Annual Fireworks Display on Saturday July 2, 2016 at 8:30 PM on club grounds, with a rain date of Sunday July 3, 2016.  Further request the services of the Harrison Fire Department. This is subject to approval by the Acting Fire Marshal and the Chief of Police.

15. Request by Burton Ward of Century Country Club for approval to hold their Annual Fireworks Display on Sunday July 3, 2016 at 9:15 PM on club grounds, with a rain date of Sunday September 4, 2016.  Further request the services of the Purchase Fire Department and the Harrison EMS.  This is subject to approval by the Acting Fire Marshal and the Chief of Police.

16. Request by Kim Tuffarelli to hold a block party on July 16, 2016 on Kingston Avenue in West Harrison, closing the street from High Street to Main Street between the hours of 2pm-10pm.  Insurance will be submitted.  Further request that all fees be waived for this event.

17. Request by Rabbi Eytan Hammerman of the Harrison Jewish Community Center for authorization to use the Town’s portable stage on June 1^st, 2016.

18. Request by David Steinmetz of Zarin & Steinmetz on behalf of their client Shelter Development, LLC – Brightview Senior Living, for authorization of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment.

Late Items…

19. Recommendation by the Planning Board for a bond release for the School of the Holy Child Field House/Studio/Auditorium project Performance Bond of $525,000.00.

20.       Request by Swapna Venugopal, engagement editor at The Journal News/lohud.com for authorization to provide a free recreational workshop, Laughter Yoga, conducted by Beth Bongar on Thursday June 9, 2016 from 6-7 P.M. at the Village Green in West Harrison, with a rain date of June 16, 2016.  Insurance will be submitted.

1. OLD BUSINESS

1. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION