TB Agenda July 15, 2021

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July 15, 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, JULY 15, 2021 AT 7:00 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

THE MEETING WILL ALSO BE OFFERED VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING PLATFORM ZOOM. YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE

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A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON JUNE 17, 2021

Permanent appointment of Vincent Musollino to Lieutenant
Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Acampora v. Town of Harrison in the amount of $2,667.27.
Resolved to settle the Tax Certiorari in the matter of MS Harrison, LLC.

REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23, 2021

Authorization of the transfer of water arrears for water charges from WJWW in the amount of $158,856.00 to the 2021 Tax Roll and the 2022 Town/Village Tax Bills of the corresponding properties.
Authorization for current Parks Foreman, Jerry Forgione, to be transferred to GTB as Foreman and that Robert Vaccaro be promoted to Parks foreman with the requisite salary increase from $91,718.00 to $103,597.00, effective July 2, 2021.

REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON JULY 8, 2021

1. Authorization to hire seasonal camp employees effective July 6, 2021.

2. Authorization to host a block party beginning at Lago Ristorante from 2PM-6PM on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

C. PUBLIC HEARING

1. CONTINUED TO AUGUST 5^th, 2021: 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. Continuation of Public Hearing Re: Proposed Local Law, Adding Chapter 206 entitled, “Solar Energy” of the Town Code of the Town of Harrison.

3. Public Hearing Re: Final Special Exception Use Permit for 3000-3030 Westchester Avenue.

D. PERSONNEL

1. Letter of Retirement from Kevin Kraus, effective Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

2. Letter of Retirement from Barbara Fanelli, effective Friday, August 6, 2021.

Late Items…

3. Request by Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to adjust the hourly salary rates of library part-time employees, effective July 1, 2021. The hourly salary rates increase was approved by the Library Board of Trustees and the amoounts were within the FY21:

4. Request by Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to hire Yayoi Goble on a provisional bases as a full-time Bilingual English-Japanese Library Clerk effective Monday, August 9, 2021 with an annual salary of $39,922.

5. Request by Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to re-hire Jeff Buschel as a part-time weekend custodian effective Monday, July 19. 2021 at $20 per hour, not exceeding 17.5 hours.

6. Request by Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to hire Daniel Frett as a part-time non-competitive Librarian I, effective Monday, July 19^,2021 at $28.00 per hour. The work week will not exceed 17.5 hours.

E. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1. Request by Building Inspector, Rocco Germani, to reimburse Suzanne Fuller who has satisfactorily completed courses in conjunction with her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Public Administration, in the total amount of $1,016.25.

2. Request by Commissioner of Public Works, Anthony Robinson, to accept a donation from Dr. Alex Funicello, in the amount of $1,100.00. The funds will be used to purchase a custom aluminum sign pole for the Battle of Merrit Hill Historical Site in West Harrison. Further request from Dr. Funicello for the Town of Harrison to place the rightful original logos on the warsite and to maintain the honor of its proper designated jurisdiction. The only logos on the signs should be the logos from the Town of Harrison.

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

$2,000.00 from an Anonymous Donor

Donations made via PayPal

$96.8 from Lauren Leader-Chivee
$23.97 from Ann Paprocki
$121.07 from Daniela Delaney
$28.83 from Thomas DeBourcy
$96.8 from Leader Chivee Advisors LLC
$23.97 from Ann Paprocki

4. Request by Supervisor Belmont to accept the following donations from Vincent Pizzimenti made to the respective departments:

$1,000.00 for the Harrison Police Department
$500.00 for Harrison EMS

5. Request by Christopher B. Fisher of Cuddy & Feder, LLP, to schedule a public hearing for August 5^th, 2021 regarding Morgan Stanley’s Special Exception Use Permit for 2000 Westchester Avenue.

6. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, to accept a donation of $1,500.00 from the Old Oaks Foundation on behalf of the members of Old Oaks Country Club in appreciation of the dedication and service given to the community and Country Club.

7. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, for 2 Police Officers to attend the Law Enforcement Training Directors Associates of New Yorko State (LETDANYS) 2921 Conference from Wednesday, September 29^th through Friday, October 1^st, 2021 in Geneva, NY at a total cost of $1,536.00. This is a budgeted item and the funds are available in the Schooling Budget Line #001-3120-100-0415.

8. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, for one Police Officer to receive the Hepatitis B Vaccination as required by the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and the Harrison Police Manual of Procedures. The department is required to offer the vaccination to all employees at no cost to the employees of the Harrison Police Department. Inter-State Diagnostic Coordinator of Medical Services and Wellness Program will administer the vaccination at a cost of $240.00.

Late Items...

9. Request by Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to transfer funds from Fund Balance to the following:

Amount To

$5,000 002.7410.100.0401 Building Maintenance/Supplies

$2,000 002.7410.100.0402 Equipment

$1,000 002.7410.100.0403 Office supplies

$1,000 002.7410.100.0406 Continue education

$9,000 002.7410.100.0407 Special Services/Programming

$2,000 002.7410.100.0409 Computer equipment