TB Agenda February 6, 2020

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Sunday, February 2, 2020 - 11:48am

February 6, 2020

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, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 AT 7:00 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

PRESENTATION ON THE FOOD SCRAPS PROGRAM

A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 2, 2020

Authorization to terminate the employment of Dino Delsignore in accordance with Section 71 of Civil Service Law.
Authorization and direction to the Town Attorney to appoint Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara, Wolf & Carone, LLP as special legal counsel with respect to a personnel matter as discussed in Executive Session in an amount not to exceed $20,000.

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

None

C. PUBLIC HEARING

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.
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 46 and more commonly known as 236 Fremont Street, Harrison, NY 10528. The condemnation is necessary for the installation of a parking lot and related improvements of the subject property.
Continuation of the Public Hearing regarding Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 55, entitled “Ethics, Code of” by repealing and replacing section 55-4 entitled “Representation of private interests” of the Town Code of the Town of Harrison.
Public Hearing RE: Proposed Local Law Adding Chapter 144, entitled “Retail Single-Use Paper Carryout Bags” to the Town Code of the Town of Harrison.

D.PERSONNEL

Late Items…

1. Request by Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to re-hire Yuliya Pisareva as a part-time Page starting Monday, February 10, 2020 at an hourly rate of $15.00.

E. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1. Request by Stuart O’Connor, General Manager of Brae Burn Country Club, for approval to host a fireworks display, on club grounds, on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 8:15PM for their annual meeting of the Membership and Family BBQ. This is subject to approval by the Acting Fire Marshal and Chief of Police. Insurance will be submitted.

2. Request by Chief of Fire District #2, Vincent Straface, to allow Firefighter Rob Porto to attend the Westchester County Fire Marshal’s and Inspector’s Association 2020 Code Enforcement Training Seminar on March 12^th and 26^th, April 16^th, and May 14^th, at a cost not to exceed $200. This is a budgeted item.

3. Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to accept the following Budget Modification:

To Increase Highway Fund balance for the
expenses for the rental of 20-yard containers
to AAA Carting and Rubbish Removal, Inc.

Increase:

003-0000-059-5999		113,000
Highway-Fund Balance

Increase:

003-5110-100-0416		113,000
Highway-Rental

4. Request for approval of payment in the amount of $363.00 for the ASCAP License Agreement for Musical Performances in 2020. Further request that the Supervisor be authorized to sign the agreement, subject to Law Department review.

5. Request by Town Clerk, Jacqueline Greer, to attend the New York State Town Clerk’s Association Annual Conference to be held in Albany from April 26^th through 29^th. The cost for the conference, room, transportation and meals are not to exceed $1,500. This conference is designed exclusively for the education and professional growth of Town Clerks. Funding is available in the Town Clerk’s budget under Travel/Conference.

6. Request by Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to attend the New York State Recreation and Parks Society 80 Anniversary Conference and Expo on April 25-28, 2020 at the Westchester Marriott at a cost not to exceed $375.00. This is a budgeted item.

7. Request by Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to operate two wading pools, two swimming pools, and one plunge pool located in West Harrison Park and Bernie Guagnini Brentwod Park. The Westchester County Department of Health permit fee is $2,330.00.

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

-$100.000 from an anonymous donor

-$87.00 from the Harrison High School Guidance Department

-$300.00 from the Harrison Men’s Soccer League

-$1,250.00 from the Church of St. Gregory the Great.

9. Request by Doreen Grozinger, Chairperson for the Harrison Council for the Arts, for authorization to use the Municipal Building during the month of March for the exhibit of Youth Art Month with a reception on Sunday, March 1, 2020 from 1-3 PM. Further request for the Harrison Council for the Arts, along with Harrison Recreation to use the Municipal Building during the month of April for the Art of the Young Children of the Harrison Children’s Center with a reception on Sunday, April 26, 2020 from 1-3PM.

10. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, to accept a donation to the Harrison Police Department in the amount of $200.00 from Mali’s Family Daycare, Inc. The donation 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.

11. A. Request by Comptroller, Maureen McKenzie, to accept the following Budget Transfer:

A budget transfer from Town Contingency account 001-1900-100-4490 to Engineering Special Services account 001-1440-100-0407 to cover the cost of Grant Management and Administration Services to Millennium Strategies.