TB Agenda December 17, 2020

December 17, 2020

TOWN BOARD AGENDA

MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HARRISON

IN HARRISON, NY, WESTCHESTER COUNTY

ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 AT 7:00 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

TO BE HELD VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE USING THE PLATFORM ZOOM

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A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 3, 2020

1. Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Scaglione, David v. Town of Harrison in the total amount of $5,100.08 subject to a signed general release.

2. Authorization to make a probational promotion to Peter Casavecca from MEO to Road Maintainer Foreman in the Department of Public Works, at an annual salary of $99,824, effective Monday, December 7, 2020 as per Civil Service Guideline.

3. Authorization to make a probational promotion to Stephen Caruso from MEO to HMEO in the Department of Public Works, at an annual salary of $89,263, effective Monday, December 7, 2020 as per Civil Service Guideline.

4. Authorization to make a probational promotion to Christopher Colassaco from Road Maintainer to MEO in the Department of Public Works, at an annual salary of $84,328, effective Monday, December 7, 2020 as per Civil Service Guideline. 

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1. Monthly Report by the Town Clerk for the month of November, 2020.

2. Monthly Report by the Receiver of Taxes for the month of November, 2020

3. Monthly Report by the Building Department/Acting Fire Marshal for the month of November, 2020

4. Monthly Report by the Commissioner of Public Works for the month of November, 2020

5. Monthly Report by the Chief of Police for the month of October, 2020

6. Monthly Report by the Chief of Police for the month of November, 2020

C. PUBLIC HEARING

1. Public Hearing under the Eminent Domain Procedure Law for 123 North Street (Willow Ridge Country Club).

D. PERSONNEL

E. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1. Request by Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to accept a donation of $15,000 from an anonymous donor for the Summer Concert Series.

2. Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to approve the following Budget Modification:

3. Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, on behalf of Director of Community Services, Nina Marraccini, to accept donations made to the Harrison Food Pantry:

• $25,000 from Bradley Y Smith

DONATIONS MADE VIA PAYPAL:

• $242.45 from Dolores Eyler
• $48.25 from Gail Goldey
• $96.80 from Paul Gamache
• $96.80 from Rhonda Chestler
• $48.25 from Brian Gibbons
• $48.25 from Jerome Dominus
• $96.80 from Jayne Pillemer
• $96.80 from Lishan Aklog
• $96.80 from Lauren Leader-Chivee
• $96.80 from Ruth Singer
• $2,427.20 from James Stern
• $23.97 from Ann Paprocki
• $48.25 from Rana Mitra
• $48.25 from Laurie Silber
• $193.90 from Stephen Lesko
• $23.97 from Jessica Riesel
• $96.80 from Anna Cuneo
• $145.35 from Jennifer Brancato

4. Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to accept the following donations for the Holiday Project 2020 (UPDATED):

DONATIONS MADE TO THE HOLIDAY PROJECT 2020 VIA PAY PAL:

                Laura Klein                                                                                                $23.97

             Natalia Mule                                                                                             $339.55

             Rhonda Chestler                                                                                       $145.35                           

             Brian Gibbons                                                                                          $48.25

             Laura Hersh                                                                                              $145.35

             Teresa Olsey                                                                                              $145.35               

             Brian Gould                                                                                              $150.00

             Jayne Pillemer                                                                                           $96.80

             Lishan Aklog                                                                                            $96.80

             Susan Mustacato                                                                                       $388.10

             Victoria Dillon                                                                                          $96.80

             Mark Recchia                                                                                            $96.80

            TARGET GIFT CARD DONATIONS MADE TO THE HOLIDAY PROJECT 2020

  Stephanie Bridger                                                                                       $70.00

  Erica Ciraco                                                                                                $35.00

  Marianne Costabile                                                                                     $210.00

  Danielle Dunne & Matt Weiner                                                                  $175.00

  Mr. & Mrs. Chris Digilio                                                                             $105.00

  Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Gonzalez                                                                   $105.00

 Jordana Holovach                                                                                       $35.00

Tejal Kaji                                                                                                     $35.00

Mr. & Mrs. Adam Lewis                                                                            $140.00

Shauna Long                                                                                               $105.00

Lisa Melmed                                                                                               $75.00

Christine Milo                                                                                             $35.00

Jennifer Piche                                                                                              $105.00

Purchase Teachers                                                                                       $175.00

 Mr. & Mrs. John Reali                                                                                $35.00

Lisa Rondo                                                                                                 $35.00

Tina Shure                                                                                                   $75.00

 Alana Ciraco                                                                                               $35.00

                                                                        TOTAL:                                         $1,585.00

5. Request by Town Attorney, Frank Allegretti, to amend Town Board Resolution No. 2020-320 and Village Board Resolution No. V-2020-067, pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 18(12), by adding the following language: “FURTHER RESOLVED, that these benefits shall supplement, and be available in addition to, defense or indemnification protection conferred by any other enactment.”

6. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, to renew that Agreement between the Westchester County STOP-DWI Program, Department of Public Safety, and the Harrison Police Department. This Agreement is required for the Harrison Police Department to participate in the STOP-DWI Patrol/Datamaster Project and be eligible for reimbursement. The contract has been reviewed by the Law Department and has found to be in order. Further request for the Supervisor to execute the Agreement.

7. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, to accept the following donations made to the Harrison Police Department:

• $1,500.00 from the Old Oaks Foundation on behalf of the members of the Old Oaks Country Club
• $100.00 from Debbie Nolan and R. Edward Heinbaugh
• $25.00 from Melissa Kingston

All checks should be deposited in Police Donation Account line #009-0000-786-0000 and should be utilized for spending at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

8. Request by Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo, to hire ELQ Industries, Inc., for the construction of Ma Riis Park Improvement Project Phase 2B at a cost not to exceed $465,000.00. This phase will include improvements to the walkways and gazebo, with new connectivity to the Library. ELQ Industries, Inc. was awarded the Jon Order Contracting (JOC) Services Contract for Region 1 for Paving and Excavating under the Gordian ezIQC- City of White Plains contract #903198. Funding for this contract is available in the Recreation Fee Open Space Fund Account #097-7020-100-7025. Further request for the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order payable to ELQ Industries, Inc. at an amount not to exceed $465,000.00

9. Request by Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo, to hire Langan Engineering for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for Ma Riis Park Improvements Phase 2B at a cost not to exceed $7,500.00. Funding for this contract is available in the Recreation Fee Open Space Fund Account #097-7020-100-7025. Further request for the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order payable to Langan Engineering at an amount not to exceed $7,500.00. Further request for the Law Department to review and finalize the contract.

10. Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to approve the following Budget Transfer:

To transfer available funds from the Police Traffic Part time Summer Salaries to the Police Traffic Materials and Supplies line, to cover the cost of the purchase of traffic signs for 2020

DECREASE:

001-3310-100-0140                 

Police Traffic PT Summer Salaries                                       $10,976

INCREASE:

001-3310-100-0410

Police Traffic Materials & Supplies                                   $10,976

To transfer available funds from Fire District #2 Contingency Budget Line, to Fire District #2, Firemen’s Pension budget line, to cover the cost of back monies owed to a firefighter who retired under General Municipal Law Section 207A2.

DECREASE:

011-3411-100-0490

Fire District #2 Contingency                                                 $94,200

INCREASE:

011-9000-100-0896

Firemen’s Pension                                                                 $94,200

F. OLD BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENT

G. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION