TB Agenda March 3, 2022

March 3, 2022

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, MARCH 3, 2022 AT 7:00 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

AND TO BE HELD VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE USING THE PLATFORM ZOOM

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PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS FOR HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS

UPDATE FROM TROON ABOUT THE HARRISON MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB

A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR DIONISIO ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 16, 2022

1. Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of McCabe v. Town of Harrison in the amount of $971.58.
2. Authorization to approve the stipulation of settlement with respect to a Grievance with Local 456 as discussed in Executive Session.
3. Authorization to transfer Frank DiRenno to the position of Road Maintainer in the Highway Department at an annual salary of $67,394.00, effective February 28, 2022. 
4. Authorization to transfer Rocco Merenda to the position of Sanitation Worker at an annual salary of $67,394.00, effective February 28, 2022. 
5. Authorization to approve the probational hire of Nicolas T. Barreto to the position of Road Maintainer at an annual salary of $67,394.00, effective February 28, 2022
6. Authorization to approve the probational hire of Antonio Misale to the position of Road Maintainer at an annual salary of $67,394.00, effective February 28, 2022. 
7. Authorization to approve the probational hire of Luciano Ferrito to the position of Road Maintainer at an annual salary of $67,394.00, effective February 28, 2022. 
8. Authorization to promote Brandon Vaccaro to the position of Motor Equipment Operator at an annual salary of $89,030.00, effective February 21, 2022. 
9. Authorization to promote Anthony Mariani to the position of Motor Equipment Operator I & II at an annual salary of $89,030.00, effective February 21, 2022. 
10. Authorization to promote Salvatore Lagani to the position of Motor Equipment Operator I & II at an annual salary of $94,240.00, effective February 21, 2022. 
11. Authorization to promote Adam Passarella to the position of Motor Equipment Operator at an annual salary of $89,030.00, effective February 21, 2022. 
12. Authorization to promote Dean Marino Jr. to the position of Motor Equipment Operator I & II at an annual salary of $94,240.00, effective February 21, 2022. 
13. Authorization to pay Christopher Park, General Foreman in the Department of Public Works, a stipend in the year 2022 in the amount of $20,000.00 for additional DPW responsibilities, effective February 21, 2022.
14. Authorization to pay Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo, a stipend in the year 2022 in the amount of $20,000.00 for assuming additional Department of Public Works responsibilities, effective February 21, 2022.
15. Authorization to approve the provisional appointment of Megan Pierroz to the position of Assistant Civil Engineer at an annual salary of $93,795.00, effective February 18, 2022.
16. Authorization to appoint Joseph Mazzullo to the position of Community Liaison to Veterans Affairs, effective February 1, 2022 at the annual salary of $10,000.00.
17. Authorization to hire Catherine Tammaro to the probational position of Senior Office Assistant (Automated Systems) in Community Services, effective February 17, 2022, at the annual salary of $62,719.00.

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1. Monthly Report by the Superintendent of Recreation for the month of January, 2022.

C. PUBLIC HEARING

None

D. PERSONNEL

Late items…

1. Letter of Retirement from Fire Fighter, James G. Forrest, with his last day worked being March 31, 2022. 

E. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

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

• $2,000.00 from an anonymous donor

Donations made via PayPal:

• $23.79 from Helen Pesce

2. Request by Tyler Timken, Logistics Coordinator of Wall Street Rides FAR, a charity bike ride for Autism research, for authorization to ride through Harrison’s Jurisdiction on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 7:30AM to 2:00PM. Insurance will be submitted.

3. A. Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to approve the following 2021 Budget Transfers:

B.  Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to approve the following 2021 Budget Modifications:

4. Request by Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to approve the Inter-Agency Agreement between the South East Consortium and the Town of Harrison in the amount of $21,355.00, and for the Supervisor to execute the Agreement.

5. Request by Town Attorney, Frank Allegretti, to schedule a public hearing on April 7, 2022 for the Public Notice for a proposed Local Law titled “Amending Chapter 207 entitled, ‘Taxation.’”

6. REVISED: Request by Albert J. Pirro, Jr. to refer the Verified Petition of Halstead Group, Inc. for a Zoning Text Amendment that is relevant to the NB Zone to the Planning Board for recommendation to the Town Board.

7. Request by Town Attorney, Frank Allegretti, to amend Town Board Resolution #2022-099 to reflect Troon, not Ratana Contract, as the authorized vendor for the Harrison Meadows Country Club outdoor furniture Purchase Order.

8. Request by Village Attorney, Jonathan Kraut, on behalf of the Town Engineer, for authorization to release the Franklin Avenue Subdivision Irrevocable Letter of Credit presently being held by the Town of Harrison pursuant to Planning Board Resolution #PB2018/79. The project has been completed to the Town Engineer’s satisfaction.

9. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, to accept a $500.00 donation from the Liebert family. This check 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.

10. Request by Supervisor Dionisio for the Town Board to oppose the S4547A Accessory Dwelling Unit Law or any successor bill and for the Town of Harrison to urge the Governor of the State of New York and the New York State Legislature to preserve and protect Municipal Home Rule and Local Zoning powers.

Late Items…

11. Request by Town Attorney, Frank Allegretti, to approve the proposal from Giliberti, Inc. in the total amount of $20,600.00 for the purchase of a tennis court maintenance cart for Harrison Meadows Country Club. Funding is available in Capital Account #21SIO8.

Late Items…

12. A. Request by Town Attorney, Frank Allegretti, to approve the quote from Harris Restaurant Supply, Inc. in the amount of $13,935.50 for the purchase of bar equipment for Harrison Meadows Country Club. Further request to authorize the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order to Harris Restaurant Supply with funding available in Capital Account 21SI08.

B. Request by Town Attorney, Frank Allegretti, to approve the quote from A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $4,255.76 for the purchase of bar area surveillance equipment and installation for the Harrison Meadows Country Club. Further request to authorize the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order to A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. with funding available in Capital Account 21SI08.

13. Request by Town Attorney, Frank Allegretti, to pay Mitchell Wilk Architecture the required deposit of $6,000.00 for architectural services in connection with renovating Meadows Grill at Harrison Meadows Country Club.

14. Request by Chief of Fire District #2, Ralph Straface, for emergency approval for the opening of the road on Fremont Street in order to install the new water service for the Firehouse. If this isn’t taken care of immediately, the other trades will have to stop work and wait as other items are located above the water lines.

15. Notification by Rev. Thomas J. Byrnes of Church of St. Anthony Padua that they will be holding their Annual Festa Italiana on June 3-5, 2022 and procession after the 12 noon Mass on Sunday, June 5 starting at the Church. Authorization is requested to use the services of the Harrison Police Department and the Department of Public Works. Further request for authorization to use the town golf cart during the procession on Sunday, June 5. Further request for authorization to use the Town’s large cherry picker and auxiliary light tree and generator from June 3-5, 2022 .

F. OLD BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

G. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION