TB Agenda June 16, 2022

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Thursday, June 16, 2022 - 7:00pm

June 16, 2022

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 JUNE 16, 2022 AT 7:00 PM

Certificate of Achievement presented to James Barker

Presentation by Roy Aletti for the 4th of July Fireworks

Presentation by Westchester Joint Water Works

A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR DIONISIO ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON MAY 18, 2022

1. Authorization to hire Roseann Porto as a Part-Time, Intermediate Clerk, in the Engineering Department, effective May 23, 2022, at $20.00 hourly.

2. Authorization to hire Part-Time Seasonal Donna Caruso in the Recreation Department, effective June 23, 2022 at an hourly rate of pay of $12.00.

3. Authorization to hire Part-Time Seasonal Gabrielle Castellana in the Recreation Department, effective June 23, 2022 at an hourly rate of pay of $10.50.

4. Authorization to hire Part-Time Laborers, at the Police Department, effective June 6, 2022 at an hourly rate of $16.00.

5. Authorization to hire Matthew M. Caldarola as a Probational Transfer/Reinstatement/New Hire Police Officer, at an annual salary of $83,150.00, effective May 20, 2022.

6. Authorization to hire Jesus A. Bangurra, Jr. as a Probational Transfer/Reinstatement/New Hire Police Officer, at an annual salary of $83,150.00, effective May 20, 2022.

7. Authorization to hire three (3) part-time employees in the Parks Department and up to three (3) employees in the Highway Department, at a rate of pay of $15.00 per hour, effective June 1, 2022.

8. Authorization to settle the Claim in the matter Melanson v. Town of Harrison in the amount of $439.08, subject to receipt of signed General Release by the Claimant.

9. Authorization to terminate the Third Party Administrative Services Contract with McLarens, Inc., effective June 19, 2022.

10. Authorization to raise the cap on legal fees in the matter of Lepino v. Town of Harrison to $75,000.

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1. Monthly Report by the Department of Public Works for the month of May, 2022.

2. Monthly Report by the Building Department for the month of May, 2022.

3. Monthly Report by Fire Prevention for the month of May, 2022.

4. Monthly Report by the Town Clerk for the month of May, 2022.

5. Monthly Report by the Town Clerk for the month of April, 2022.

6. Monthly Report by the Receivers of Taxes for the month of May, 2022.

7. Monthly Report by the Harrison Police Department for the month of May, 2022.

C. PUBLIC HEARING

1. Continuation of Public Hearing Re: Zoning Text Amendment/NB Zoning Multi-Family Dwellings for 47-49 Halstead Avenue. The Planning Board issued a negative declaration which now permits the approval of the Text amendment.

2. Continuation of the Public Hearing regarding the purpose of determining the amount and extent of the real property to be acquired by the Town of Harrison by condemnation on real property known as block 131, lot 52 and more commonly known as 226 Fremont Street, Harrison, NY 10528. The condemnation is necessary for the installation of a parking lot and related improvements of the subject property.

3. Continuation of the Public Hearing regarding proposed Local Law, adding chapter 206 entitled, “Solar Energy” of the Town Code of the Town of Harrison.

D. PERSONNEL

1. Request by, Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to approve the (part-time) Seasonal hiring in the Recreation Department effective June 1, 2022:

Alycia Belmont Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Ronald Capasso Recreation Attendant $13.40 hourly
Marc DiFiore Life Guard $13.00 hourly
Michael Fallanca Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Brianna Losito Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Francesca Miele Recreation Attendant $11.00 hourly
Gabriella Miele Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Joseph Miele Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Erika Miller Life Guard $13.25 hourly
Marcello Rebollo Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly

2. Request by, Peronnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to approve the following hiring for the 2022 Camp Season #6:

Laura Ackerly Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Jalen Allen-Martin Recreation Attendant $11.00 hourly
Rose Belfiore Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Emily Camacho Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly
Jaclyn Ciaramella Recreation Attendant $13.50 hourly
Julia Cintron Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly
Daniel Cochrane Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly
Joseph Cole Lifeguard $12.75 hourly
Natalie D’Onofrio Lifeguard $14.25 hourly
Carl Danielsen Recreation Attendant $10.00 hourly
Madison Delarosa Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
David Drapeall Recreation Attendant $10.00 hourly
Hugh Fraser Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Ryan Frohlich Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Nicholas Gabie Lifeguard $12.50 hourly
Sal Giglio Lifeguard $12.50 hourly
Elizabeth Giraldo Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly
Paul Golebiowski Lifeguard $12.75 hourly
Ava Gurgitano Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Shyla Holguin Recreation Attendant $10.00 hourly
Michael Krachenfels Lifeguard $12.50 hourly
Jacob Leckert Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Nick Lucas Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly
Colin Maddaloni Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Giulia Mannino Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Joseph Mellea Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Kasey Metzinger Lifeguard (WSI) $25.00 hourly
Sahar Miandoabi Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Shiomi Mori Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Diana Moron Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Michael Olsey Life Guard $12.50 hourly
Teresa Pipitone Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Brian Rapillo Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Peter Rinello Recreation Attendant $11.00 hourly
Aimee Rodriguez Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Chole Rooney Recreation Attendant $10.00 hourly
Kyle Rooney Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly
Naoli Salazar Olivares Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Kristina Salvo Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Skybella Schiavone Lifeguard $12.75 hourly
Stephen Stark Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Skye Tamilio Recreation Attendant $10.00 hourly
Effie Thomas Recreation Attendant $11.50 hourly
C.J. Tummings Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly

E. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1. Request by, Town Clerk, Jackie Greer, to do a Town Website Re-design for one-time fee of $5,000, payable to Civic Plus. Funding is available in the account 001-1900-100-4407.

2. Request by, Director of Community Services, Nina Marraccini, to accept the following donations made to the Harrison Food Pantry Via PayPal on February 25, 2022:

$28.64 from Thomas DeBoucry

3. Request by, Director of Community Services, Nina Marraccini, to accept the following donations made to the Harrison Food Pantry:

$28.64 from Thomas DeBoucry (via PayPal – May donation)
$96.62 from Lauren Leader (via PayPal June 1, 2022)
$2,000.00 from an Anonymous Donor
$3,000.00 from an Anonymous Donor

4. Request by, Building Inspector, Rocco Germani, for tuition reimbursement to Suzanne Fuller totaling $1,903.99 who has satisfactory completed course of academic study at Southern New Hampshire University.

5. Request by, Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, for authorization to accept the following donations for the Holiday Project 2021:

Atlas Air Inc. $250.00

Total Holiday Project 2021 donations received to date is $35,521.00.

6. Request by, Westchester Joint Water Works, to approve the following Projects:

7. WITHDRAWN

8. Request by, Leigh Wilkins and the Andrew L. Gurgitano Memorial Committee, for approval to display fireworks at the Harrison Meadows Country Club on June 27, 2022 during a memorial tribute to Andrew preceding the annual golf tournament. Further request that fees associated with the issuance of the fireworks permit be waived by the Town of Harrison.

9. Request by, Sarah Holt, Producer for NOVA/PBS/Cable & Streaming Media, to waive the annual Film License fee of $1,000.00 and reduce it to one day price of $500.00. This is for Charity event filming for Athletes V. Crohn’s & Colitis on July 18, 2022.

10. Request by, Library Director, Galina Chernykh, that the Board of Trustees of the Harrison Public Library voted unanimously on June 1, 2022 to expect Board of Trustees President Geoffrey Blanding resignation.

11. Request by, Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to engage the firm of PKF O’Connor Davies LLP to audit The Harrison Meadows Country Club for the year 2022.There will be two audits each year representing the months of January through June and July through December. Currently, it is not possible to estimate a fee for this service in advance of beginning the engagement, therefore the fee will be based on the time expended. It had been reviewed by the Law Department and found to be in order.

12. Request by, Italian Heritage Festival Committee of West Harrison, to have their Italian Heritage Festival October 16, 2022 with a rain date October 23, 2022. The event hours will be 11:30am to 6:30pm. We are also requesting to close down Lake Street to Hancock Street in West Harrison. In addition we ask that the parking lot be closed for our Vendors.

13. Request by, Mayor Dionisio, to execute the attached Agreements with Jill Valente d/b/a “Soul Much Jill” and Jennifer Celata, for the use of defined space for fitness class instruction at Harrison Meadows Country Club. Further Request that said authorization be subject to receipt by the Town/Village of Harrison of the required insurance certificates by the Licensees.

14. Request by, Architectural Review Board Secretary, Rosemarie Cusumano, for new Architectural Review Board members. We received interest from Ms. Midge Mason, a lifelong Harrison resident.

15. Request by, Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to approve the contract between Legion Fireworks Co., Inc and the Village of Harrison for the Fireworks Display on July 3, 2022. The contract is in the amount of $12,000. Funds for this are available in budget line 001-7550-100-0407 Celebrations Special Service, and Trust and Agency budget line 009-0000-617, Fireworks Donations. Further request that the Supervisor be authorized to execute the contract and to authorize the Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order to Legion Fireworks Co., Inc in the amount of $12,000.

16. Request by, DPW General Foreman, Chris Park, recommending that the Town Board set forth a resolution as follows: Award of bid for the rental of 20-yard containers to James R. Santaguida, LLC., 65 Valley Road, Cos Cob, Connecticut, at a net bid price of $84,000.00. Funding is available in the Highway Department Operating Budget line #003-5110-100-04-16. Authorize the Law Department to prepare the contract and Supervisor to execute the same. Authorize the Comptroller, upon receipt of claims, to audit and upon audit the Supervisor to pay the same.

17. Request by, Library Director, Galina Chernykh, for the following Budget Transfer:

Amount Form To

$60,000 002.7410.100.01-02 Salary 002.7410.100.0409 Computer Equipment

18. Request by, Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to purchase hardware through Corporate Computer Solutions, Inc. (CCS). CCS who is on State contract, is local in Harrison, and best understood the procurement needs of a municipal library. Hardware purchase and installation should not exceed $68,000. Funds are available in account 002.7410.100.0409 Computer equipment budget line.

19. Request by, Supervisor Dionisio, to appropriate Town Fund Balance, particularly from 001-0000-878.01, Capital Reserve for Recreation Center, and move to budget line 001-9501-100-0906 Town Transfer Out to Capital Fund. The funds will be placed in Capital Account 17RE15 – New Recreation Facility. The amount remaining within the Capital Reserve for Recreation Facility after this appropriation of funds will be $3,050,686.61.