TB Agenda January 2, 2020

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Sunday, December 29, 2019 - 4:06pm

December 27, 2019

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, JANUARY 2, 2020 AT 7:00 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 19, 2019

Probational promotion of William Curow to the position of Police Captain, effective December 20, 2019 at a starting salary of $173,743.00 per year.
Probational promotion of Kevin Wong to the position of Police Sergeant, effective December 20, 2019 at a starting salary of $130,026.00 per year.
Promotion of Anthony Belfiore from MEO to the position of Highway Foreman at a salary of $90,055, effective January 1, 2020.
Promotion of Peter Cassavecca from MEO to the position of HMEO at an annual salary of $89,263 contingent upon receipt of Class A CDL License.
Promotion of Dean Marino from Road Maintainer to the position of MEO at an annual salary of $84,328.00, effective January 1, 2020.
Promotion of Scott Anagarano from Road Maintainer to the position of MEO at an annual salary of $84,328.00, effective January 1, 2020.
Promotion of Pasquale Mastrogiacomo from Laborer to the position of General Repairer at an annual salary of $84,328.00, effective January 1, 2020.
Conditional appointment to Cory Castagna as a Road Maintainer at an annual salary of $63,835.00 which is 80% of the Teamster Contract, effective January 1, 2020.
Conditional appointment to Thomas Spiconardi as a Road Maintainer at an annual salary of $63,835.00 which is 80% of the Teamster Contract, effective January 1, 2020.
Conditional appointment to John Vietro as a Road Maintainer at an annual salary of $63,835.00 which is 80% of the Teamster Contract, effective January 1, 2020, contingent upon receipt within 6 months of CDLB License.
Conditional appointment to Christopher Tigani as a Road Maintainer, at an annual salary of $63,835.00 which is 80% of the Teamster Contract, effective January 1, 2020, contingent upon receipt within 6 months of CDLB License.
Conditional appointment to Michael Scappaticci as a Road Maintainer at an annual salary of $63,835.00 which is 80% of the Teamster Contract, effective January 1, 2020, contingent upon receipt within 6 months of CDLB License.
Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Livingston v. Town of Harrison in the amount of $759.71 subject to a signed General Release by Claimant.
Authorization to raise cap on legal fees to Vincent Toomey, Esq. to $125,000.
Authorization to settle the Tax Certorari in the matter of Summerhill Realty, LLC, 12 Kempner Lane, Block 981, Lot 48.
Authorization to settle the Tax Certorari in the matter of Summerhill Realty, LLC, 4330 Purchase Street, Block 981, Lot 51.

REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 20, 2019

Conditional offer of employment to Michael J. Pellegrino as a Police Officer contingent upon passing assessment examinations per Westchester County Department of Human Resources at an annual salary $49,384.00 effective December 23, 2019.
Conditional offer of employment to Andrew J. Clokey as a Police Officer contingent upon passing assessment examinations per Westchester County Department of Human Resources at an annual salary $49,384.00 effective December 23, 2019.
Conditional offer of employment to Nicholas J. Conte as a Police Officer contingent upon passing assessment examinations per Westchester County Department of Human Resources at an annual salary $49,384.00 December 23, 2019.
Conditional offer of employment to Anastas I. Papazov as a Police Officer contingent upon passing assessment examinations per Westchester County Department of Human Resources at an annual salary $49,384.00 effective December 23, 2019.

FIRST OF THE YEAR RESOLUTIONS

Appointment of Fred Sciliano as Deputy Supervisor for 2020.
Designation of Ronald Belmont as Treasurer of the Harrison Public Library.
Re-Appointment of Frank Allegretti as Town Attorney.
Re-Appointment of Nelson E. Canter as Deputy Town Attorney.
Re-Appointment of Maureen MacKenzie as Comptroller.
Re-Appointment of Gerry Salvo as Superintendent of Recreation.
Re- Appointment of Kristen Ciafone as Assistant Superintendent of Recreation.
Re-Appointment of Kerry Marrano as Confidential Secretary to Supervisor.
Re-Appointment of Town Clerk Jacqueline Greer as Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Re-Appointment of Kayla Garritano as Deputy Town Clerk.
Re-Appointment of Kayla Garritano as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Re-Appointment of Diana Minishi as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Re-Appointment of Town Clerk Jacqueline Greer as a Marriage Officer in the Town of Harrison.
Re-Appointment of Jacqueline Ricciardi as Court Clerk.
Re-Appointment of Sean O’Connell as Deputy Court Clerk.
Re-Appointment of John T. Vasta as Chief of Police.
Re-Appointment of Hugo Rubio as Coordinator of Computer Services for the Police Department.
Re-Appointment of Debra Scocchera as Personnel/Benefits Manager.
Re-Appointment of Michael Amodeo as Town Engineer.
Re-Appointment of Rocco Germani as Building Inspector and Interim Basis Acting Fire Marshal.
Re-Appointment of Anthony Robinson as Commissioner of Public Works.
Re-Appointment of Mark Heinbockel as Assessor.
Re-Appointment of Nina Marraccini as Director of Community Services.
Re-Appointment of Gary Shaw as General Foreman in Central Garage in the Department of Public Works.
Re-Appointment of Anthony Marinaccio as General Foreman in the Parks and Playgrounds/General Town Buildings Division in the Public Works Department.
Re-Appointment of Michael Piccini as Coordinator of Computer Services .
Re-Appointment of Bharat Pandya as Assistant Systems Analyst-Programmer.
Re-Appointment of Ben DeFonce as Veterans’ Officer.
Re-Appointment of Galina Chernykh as Library Director.
Affirmation of the Powers and Duties of the Comptroller.
Re-statement that all employees are assigned to various departments for budget purposes only.
Affirmation that the regular meetings of the Town Board shall be held the first and third Thursday of the month, in the Municipal Building or other public buildings with access for the handicapped, in the downtown, West Harrison, or Purchase areas of the Town.
Rules for proper conduct at Town Board Meetings.
Re-affirming the rules for proper conduct at Public Hearings.
Re-affirmation of the procedures for transcription of the Town Board Meetings.
Re-affirmation of the procedure for authorized signatures.
Re-affirmation of the procedures for signatures of payroll checks by facsimile as produced by a “checksigner” machine.
Designation of certain banks as depositories of the Town of Harrison.
Designation of the Journal News and the Harrison Herald as the official newspapers of the Town of Harrison.
Re-affirmation of the depositories for the office of the Receiver of Taxes.
Re-affirmation of the duties of the Receiver of Taxes.
Re-affirming the regulation that the Receiver of Taxes must deposit any and all payments within twenty-four hours of receipt.
Re-Appointment of Police Fund Officers: Supervisor Belmont, Councilman Sciliano, and Councilman Dionisio.
Re-affirmation of the procedures for preparation of agendas for the Town Board Meetings.
Re-affirmation of the requirements for public liability insurance from all independent contractors.
Re-affirming the duties of Department Heads who receive monies.
Re-affirmation of the responsibility of the Commissioner of Public Works to remove snow from all public parking areas controlled by the Town.
Re-affirmation of the required procedures for funding of Public Works projects.
Re-affirming the required procedures for the purchase of commodities, equipment, or goods.

END OF FIRST OF THE YEAR RESOLUTIONS

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

Monthly Report by the Superintendent of Recreation for November, 2019

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.

D. PERSONNEL

E. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1. Request by Building Inspector, Rocco Germani, to reimburse $1,044.38 to Suzanne Fuller, who has satisfactorily completed courses in conjunction with her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Public Administration.

2 A. Notification from Greg Sanchez, Secretary of Fire District #1, of the newly elected 2020 Officers:

Firematic Officers Administrative

Chief: Pat Galluzzo President: Peter Sciliano

Assistant Chief: Mike A. Pelligrino Secretary: Greg Sanchez

Captain: Ray Calasacco Treasurer: Joe Salerno

1^st Lieutenant: Chris Colasacco Board of Director: Sal Gentile

2^nd Lieutenant: Mike J. Pelligrino Jr.

B. Notification from John Schwam, Acting Department Secretary of Fire District #2, of the newly elected 2020 Officers:

Firematic Officers Administrative

Chief: Vincent Straface President: Matthew Russo

1^st Assistant Chief: Ralph Straface

2^nd Assistant Chief: Vito Faga Jr.