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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 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 AT 7:00 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR DIONISIO ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON APRIL 3, 2024

1. Authorization to accept the retirement of Police Officer Richard V. DiBuono, effective March 19, 2024.

2. Authorization of the probational appointment of Trevor Meylor to the position of Recreation Attendant, at an annual salary of $52,652.00, effective April 15, 2024.

3. Authorization to raise cap on legal fees and related expenses to $125,000.00, regarding violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1. Monthly report by the Department of Public Works for the month of March, 2024.

2. Monthly report by the Receivers of Taxes for the month of March, 2024.

3. Monthly report by the Town Clerks Office for the month of March, 2024.

4. Monthly report by the Bureau of Fire Prevention for the month of March, 2024.

5. Monthly report by the Harrison Recreation Department for the month of March, 2024.

6. Monthly report by the Harrison Police Department for the month of March, 2024.

7.Monthly report by the Building Department and Code Enforcement for the month of March, 2024.

C. PERSONNEL

None

D. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1. Request by Tartaglia Law Group, LLC, representing Mr. John Capocci, for the Town Board to grant final cluster subdivision approval to 530 West Street (Block 301, Lot 7) in accordance with Town Code 235-10.1. (Roll Call Vote)

2. Request by, DPW General Foreman, Christopher Park, for the General Foreman and 3 additional Department of Public Works employees to attend the 2024 Equipment Show, sponsored by the American Public Works Association on May 22, 2024 at the Town of Orangetown Highway Department in Orangeburg, New York. Further request for the General Foreman to use the Town-issued vehicle to travel to the event.

3. Request by, Chief of Fire District #1, Peter Sciliano, for the Chief and 7 members of the Department to attend the New York State Annual Chief’s Conference being held on June 12th through 15th, 2024 in Syracuse, New York. This conference consists of training events and seminars on the most up to date trends and technologies in the fire service. The cost of the conference is $1,200.00 and lodging is $2,028.60 for three (3) rooms, meals $5,600, travel, $1,000. Total funding for the conference is $9,828.60. Funding is available in account #010-3410-100.04-06.

4. Request by, Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, for the renewal of the contract with Michael Stapelton Associates, LDT., d/b/a/ MSA Security (MSA), for Security Services. The contract covers the SmartTech Remote Screening System in the lobby at 1 Heineman Place, that x rays persons belongings upon entering the building. As was the last contract, the period for this contract will run for three years. The total cost of this three-year contract is $24,605.97. The previous three-year contract was $22,517.95, an increase over the three-year period of $2,088.02. The contract is awarded through GSA Contract No. GS-07F-0741N. Funding for this contract is available in budget line 001-1900-100-4407 Town Special Services. The contract has been reviewed by the Law Department and found to be in order. Further request for the Supervisor to execute said contract.

5. Withdrawn

6. Request by, Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to have MLJ Landscaping Corp., replace the prior vendor for the monthly maintenance program for the Brentwood Field. Payment for this maintenance program will be from donations collected. All necessary insurance paperwork for MLJ Landscaping Corp. will be submitted and donations collected will be deposited into Account #096-7020-100-7024 to fund the maintenance program.

7. Request by, Building Inspector, Rocco Germani, to issue a Special Events Permit for Annual MasterCard Employee Picnic to be held on July 12, 2024. Insurance will be submitted and a per-event conference with the Police Department must take place before permit is issued.

8. Request by, Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, for purchasing employee, Gail Frohlich, to attend the New York State Association of Municipal Purchasing Officials (SAMPO) annual conference in Lake George, NY from May 8, 2024 through May 10, 2024.  The cost is not to exceed nine hundred dollars ($900.00). Funds are available in budget line item 001-1345-100-0406.

9. Request by, Town Attorney, Andrea C. Rendo, to enter into the proposed Security Professional Service Agreement with Allied Universal Security Services. The Law Department has reviewed the agreement and deems it to be in order. Further request for the Supervisor to execute Agreement with Allied Universal Security Services.

10. Request by, Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to accept the following donations for the Japanese Festival.

Seichi Noda                                 $500.00

Kyoshin USA, Inc.                      $100.00

On-Time Limousine                    $300.00

11. Request by, the Taste of Harrison Committee, for the road closure of Halstead Avenue from Harrison Avenue to Purdy Street and to use the services of the Sanitation Department for trash and garbage can pick up throughout the event. Further request to use the public space between the Train Station and Halstead Avenue for ticket sales and distribution, setting up tables, etc. for the Taste of Harrison Event on May 19, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

12. Request by, the Purchasing Department, for the authorization to award the bid to Westchester Food Services, for Concession Services for the Ron Belmont Pool in West Harrison.

13. Request by, Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to accept the following donations for the Brentwood Fundraiser Project:

Vito Sandomenico$450.00

Southern Table, Inc. $450.00

Wood & Fire Group, Inc. $225.00

W & F Scarsdale, Inc.$225.00

14. Request by, Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, at the request of Fire Chief #1, Peter Sciliano, to transfer available fund from Fire District #1 Building Mtce and Supplies budget line to Fire District #1 Equipment Fixed Assets budget line to cover the cost of the purchase of a 72” Outdoor Natural Gas Grill and accessories for the Fire House.

INCREASE:

010-3410-100-0250

FIRE DISTRICT #1 EQUIP. FIXED ASSETS                                      $7,000

DECREASE:

010-3410-100-0401

FIRE DISTRICT #1 BUILDING MTCE. AND SUPPLIES                  $7,000

15. Request by, Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to register two (2) department members to attend “Demoday” a live interactive police equipment exhibition, which includes manufacturer demonstrations of tactical equipment, less lethal devices, and body and ballistic armor. This training will be held on May 2, 2024 at the Lower Bucks County Public Safety Training Center in Croydon, PA. the total cost for this training conference should not exceed $750.00 and is a budgeted item. Funds are available in the Schooling Budget Line 001-3120-100-0415.

16. Request by, Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to register four (4) department members to attend the State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association and School Resource Officer Conference from August 19th, 2024 through August 23rd, 2024 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center in Niagara Falls, NY. The total cost for this training course is $5,257.56 and it is a budgeted item. Funds are available in the Schooling Resource Officer Program Line 001-3120-100-0491.

17. Request by, Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to accept the donation in the amount of $500.00 from Mary Ann Liebert for all the dedicated service. This check should be deposited in the Police Donation Account Line #009-0000-786-0000 and should be utilized for spending at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

18. Request by, Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to participate in the Inter-Municipality Agreement between the County of Westchester Police Department and the Town/Village of Harrison Police Department. This agreement will have Westchester County supply Harrison PD with mobile police radios for the front-line police vehicles. This contract has been reviewed and approved by the Law Department. Further request for the Supervisor to execute said agreement.

19. Request by, Apawamis Club’s Comptroller, Donna Gallo, to hold annual fireworks display on club grounds on July 4, 2024 with a rain date of July 5, 2024. Insurance will be submitted; and pending approval of the Acting Fire Marshall and the Chief of Police.

20. Request by, Century County Club General Manager, John G. Tieng, to hold annual fireworks display on July 4, 2024 on club grounds with a rain date of September 1, 2024 starting at approximately 9:15 PM. Further request for the Purchase Fire Department and the Harrison First Aid Squad standby during the show. Insurance will be submitted; and pending approval of the Acting Fire Marshall and the Chief of Police.

21. Request by, Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, for authorization to enter into an Infrastructure Agreement with Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the installation of Emergency Radio Infrastructure Improvements at the Harrison Police Department. No expenditure of funds will be required and that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is fully funding this project, as it accommodated interagency frequency compatibility for day-to-day operations and largescale multi-agency incidents. Due to the sensitive nature of emergency communications infrastructures, schematic plans will not be made public, but will be shared with the Board in Executive Session. The Law Department has reviewed the agreement with Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Further request for the Supervisor to sign said agreement.

Late items…

22. Request by, the Purchasing Department, to accept the Purchase Order #441044, issue to Talos Security Systems, for the purchase of 20 Cameras and installation at the Harrison Fire Department, at a bid price of $15,000.00. Further request to accept the Purchase Order #441045 for the Access Control System, at a bid price of $40,000.00. Funding is available in the Fire District Other Equipment Account 001-3411-100-02-40.

23. Request by, Village Attorney, Jonathan D. Kraut, to schedule a Public Hearing in regards to Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 105, entitled “Building Enforcement” on May 7, 2024.

24. Request by, John Balsamo of Knight of Columbus, to hold their Annual May Procession “March for Mary” on May 20, 2024 starting at 6:30 PM. The Procession will begin at 7:00 PM heading north on Halstead Avenue to St. Gregory the Great Church. Further request for a Police escort for the Procession

E. PUBLIC HEARING

None

F. OLD BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

G. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION