TB Agenda August 5, 2021

July 30, 2021

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, AUGUST 5, 2021 AT 7:00 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

UPDATE BY CHRIS REYNOLDS ON THE AVALON PROJECT

A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON JULY 15 2021

1. Authorization to hire John Capalbo as a probational Reinstatement Police Officer at an annual salary of $80, 925.00, effective July 16, 2021.

2. Authorization to hire Ramon Santos as a probational Reinstatement Police Officer at an annual salary of $80, 925.00, effective July 16, 2021.

3. Authorization to settle the tax certiorari in the matter of Klingenstein, Lucy, 3889 Purchase Street.

4. Authorization to settle the tax certiorari in the matter of JK 1717 Properties, LLC, 1717 Purchase Street.

5. Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Braunstein v. Town of Harrison in the amount of $975.38 subject to the claimant signing a General Release.
 

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1. Monthly Report by the Receiver of Taxes for the month of June, 2021.    
2. Monthly Report by the Superintendent of Recreation for the month of June, 2021.

C. PUBLIC HEARING

1. CONTINUED TO THE SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 MEETNG: 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.

2. Public Hearing regarding Morgan Stanley’s Special Exception Use Permit for 2000 Westchester Avenue.

D. PERSONNEL

1. Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to hire the following seasonal Camp employees:

Name                           Title                               Hourly Rate of Pay                 Effective Date

Christian Rossi    Life Guard                       $11.25                                   07/27/21

Sofia Elias           Recreation Attendant       $8.48                                     07/06/21

Emeli Ostorga      Recreation Attendant       $8.48                                     07/26/21

Luis Ferreira        Recreation Attendant        $8.32                                     07/27/21

2. Letter of Retirement from Highway Department Employee, Robert Ricci, effective Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

3. Request by Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to hire Gregory Sohanchyk as a part-time Library Clerk, starting Monday, August 16^th, 2021 at $15 an hour.

4. Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, for authorization to hire Eledoro (Eddie) Santiago as a Building Cleaner, at an annual salary of $50,000, effective Monday, August 9, 2021.  

E. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, for one Police Officer to attend the ALERRT Active Attack Integrated Response Train the Trainer Course from Monday, August 23^rd through Friday, August 27^th, 2021 in Albany County at a total cost of $1,645.00. This is a budgeted item and funds are available in the Schooling Budget Line #001-3120-100-0415.

2. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, to accept a donation of $10,000.00 from John Langeloth Loeb Jr., the Ambassador of the United States of America.

3. Request by Village Attorney, Jonathan Kraut, to approve the Sewer Line Easement Agreement between Buckout Developers, LLC and Town and Village of Harrison in connection with the Buckout Subdivision. The Agreement has been reviewed and approved by both the Town Engineer and Law Department. Further request that the Supervisor execute the Sewer Line Easement Agreement along with all other documents for filing of the Easement Agreement with Westchester County.

4. WITHDRAWN

5. Request by Steven Wrabel of McCullough, Goldberger and Staudt, LLP, on behalf of 53 Halstead Avenue, LLC, to schedule a Public Hearing for a Special Exception Use Permit for 53 Halstead Avenue on September 2, 2021.

6. Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to approve the following  projects that were approved by the trustees of the Westchester Joint Water Works:

Project A 1364 Filtration Plant Project- Additional engineering and consultant costs associated with planning, detailed design, and environmental review of the filter plant.  Total estimate cost is $5,000,000

VOM share        $1,385,000

TOM share        $    835,000

Harrison share $2,780,000

Project A1365 Shaft 22 Chlorination System Project. Total estimated cost is $500,000 with member cost shares as follows:

VOM share        $138,000

TOM share        $  92,000

Harrison share  $270,000

Project A1367 Westchester Avenue Wholesale Customer Interconnection Pressure Regulator/Meter Vault.  Total estimated cost is $250,000, with member cost shares as follows:

VOM share         $  69,000

TOM share         $  46,500

Harrison share  $134,500

Project A 1374 Osborn Road Wholesale Customer Interconnection Pressure Regulator/Meter Vault.  Total estimated cost is $ 250,000, with member cost shares as follows:

VOM share         $  69,000

TOM share         $  46,500

Harrison share  $134,500

Project A1378 Weaver Street Pump Station and Pressure Regulator Modifications.

Total estimated cost is $500,000, with member cost shares as follows:

VOM share        $138,000

TOM share         $  93,000

Harrison share  $269,000

7. Request by Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to accept a donation of $500.00 from Vincent Straface for the Field and Facility Improvement Account #096-0000-015-2001.

8. Request by Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to accept a donation of $500.00 from Harrison Bombers Baseball for the Brentwood Fundraiser Project.

9. Request by Supervisor Belmont to authorize the creation and formation of an LDC in connection with the Harrison Meadows Country Club.

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

• $2,000 from an Anonymous Donor

11. Request by Abbey Turner, Senior Sales and Catering Manager of Westchester Country Club, to host a fireworks display on club grounds hosted by Legion Fireworks on August 14, 2021 at 9:45 PM for a private party.

12. Request by Luke Allelo of Bike HSS to ride through Harrison’s jurisdiction for their event on September 25^th, 2021 from 8 AM to 2PM. HSS is a one-day cycling “MOVEment” in support of improved mobility and musculoskeletal health for people worldwide. The event will start and finish at Manhattanville College. Insurance has been submitted.

13. WITHDRAWN

Late Items…

14. Request by Andrea Morano-Sagliocco, Lisa Morano, and Mike Giordano, to close off a section of Lake Street from Hancock Street to Grant Street, with a section of the parking lot closed to host a street festival celebrating the Italian heritage on Sunday, October 24^th, from 12-6:30 PM. Insurance will be submitted.

15. Request by Megan Darrell to close off Hess Avenue between Coakley Avenue and Danner Avenue to host a block party  on Sunday, September 19^th, from 11AM to 7PM. Further request for the special events permit fee to be waived. Insurance will be submitted.

16. Request by Chief of Fire District #2, Ralph Straface, enter into a Lease Agreement with 209 Harrison Avenue, LLC, for the property located at 209 Harrison Avenue, to utilize as office space during the Firehouse renovation period. Further request for the Supervisor to execute the Agreement pending final approval of the funds are needed to cover four months, totaling $7,000. Funding is available in Contingency Budget Line 011-3411-100-0499 and should be transferred to Special Services Budget Line 011-3411-100-0407 where the rent will be paid from.

F. OLD BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

G. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION