TB Agenda May 4, 2023

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 MAY 4, 2023 AT 7:00 PM

A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR DIONISIO ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON APRIL 20, 2023

1. Authorization for the probational hire of Roseann Porto to the position of Office Assistant Automated, effective May 2, 2023 at an annual salary of $52,896.00.

2. Authorization for the probational hire Ruth Burney as a Senior Office Assistant – Office Manager, effective May 8, 2023 at an annual Salary of $69,153.00.

3. Authorization to accept the resignation of Evan Sundquist as a Fire Fighter, effective Aril 17, 2023.

4. Authorization to accept the retirement of Alexandrea Bucci from her position with the Harrison Police Department effective April 14, 2023

5. Authorization to accept the retirement of Sean McAdam effective March 27, 2023.

6. Authorization to accept the retirement of Vincent Musollino from his position with Harrison Police Department, effective May 14, 2023.

7. Authorization to raise cap on Legal Fees for Ira Levy, Esq to $20,000.

8. Authorization to raise cap on Legal Fees to the Law Office of Vince Toomey to $40,000.

9. Authorization to raise cap on Legal Fees to Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, to $150,000 for the Willow Ridge Country Club Condemnation.

10. Authorization to Settle the Claim in the matter of Nina Marraccini/Property Damage for $3,500.00, subject to receipt of a fully executed General Release.

REPORT FROM SUPERVSIOR DIONISIO ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING A SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON APRIL 27, 2023

11. Authorization to accept the Retirement of Fire Fighter Raymond J. Colasacco, III, effective April 28, 2023.

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1. Monthly Report by the Recreation Department for March 2023

C. PUBLIC HEARING

1. Request by, Supervisor Dionisio, to accept the file and publish the Negative Declaration pursuant to SEQRA for the Proposed Local Law No.__ 2023, Amending Section 17(R) of Chapter 235, entitled “SB-0 day care center in the SB-0 District to allow day care centers in any SB District as a Special Exception Use.

2. Re:  Amending Section 17(R) of Chapter 235, entitled “SB-0 day care center in the SB-0 District to allow day care centers in any SB District as a Special Exception Use.

D. PERSONNEL

1. Request by, Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to accept the following list for Recreation Attendants and Life Guards for the 2023 Camp Season:

E. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1. Request by, Emilie Enciso, Director of Operations of Wall Street Rides FAR, a charity bike ride for Autism Research, for authorization to ride through Harrison’s Jurisdiction on September 30, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Insurance will be submitted.

2. Request by, Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to accept the donation for the Brentwood Fundraiser Project:

3. Request by, DPW General Foreman, Christopher Park, to hire up to 3 part-time seasonal employees in the Parks Department and up to 6 part-time seasonal employees in the Highway Department, effective May 15, 2023 at rate of $15.00 per hour. Funding for these positions is available in the respective departmental operating budgets.

4. Request by, Harrison Resident, Celine Rossi and the Pine Hill Neighborhood Committee, to put up two signs on existing pole on the corner of Old Well and Old Lyme Roads with the name Pine Hills to represent our community.

5. Request by, Apawamis Club’s Comptroller, Donna Gallo, to hold annual fireworks display on the Club grounds on July 4, 2023 with the rain date of July 5, 2023. Insurance will be submitted.

6. Request by, West Harrison Fire Department Chief, Michael Pellegrino, for the Chief and 7 department members to attend the New York State Annual Chief’s conference being held in Syracuse, NY on June 14 through 17, 2023. This conference consists of training events and seminars on the most up to date trends and technologies in the fire service. The cost of the conference will not exceed $9,000.00 and funding available in account #010-3410-100.04-06.

7. Request by, West Harrison Fire Department Chief, Michael Pellegrino, to purchase one 12-foot inflatable boat with a 30 hp motor and a trailer to accompany the boat. The boat is a necessity to the department as they currently do not own a boat and cover multiple bodies of water in our district such as Silver Lake, Rye Lake, Forest Lake, and Spring Lake. The cost of the boat, motor, trailer, and life jackets to accompany the boat is approximately $16,094 and funding is available in account # 010-3410-100.02-40.

8. Request by, Building Inspector, Rocco Germani, to issue a Special Events Permit for Annual MasterCard Employee Picnic to be held on July 21, 2023. Insurance will be submitted and a per-event conference with the police department must take place before permit is issued.

9. Request by, Building Inspector, Rocco Germani to issue a Special Events Permit for a fundraiser walk called LUNG FORCE to be held on June 17, 2023 on the grounds of Manhattanville College from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Further request for the Special Events Permit to be waived. Insurance will be submitted and a per-event conference with the police department must take place before permit is issued.

10. Request by, Building Inspector, Rocco Germani to issue a Special Events Permit for a fundraiser walk called Walk to Defeat ALS to be held on June 3, 2023 on the grounds of Manhattanville College from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Further request for the Special Events Permit Fee to be waived. Insurance will be submitted and a per-event conference with the police department must take place before permit is issued.

11. Request by, Building Inspector, Rocco Germani, to issue a Special Events Permit for 2023 Bike HSS, a one-day cycling event to be held on September 23, 2023. The ride will start and finish at Manhattanville College. Further request for the Special Events Permit Fee to be waived. Insurance will be submitted and a per-event conference with the police department must take place before permit is issued.

12. Request by, Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to attend the National Recreation and Parks Association Congress & Exposition on October 9 to 12, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. The total for registration and travel expenses will not exceed $2,375.00. This is a budgeted item.

13. Request by, Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to accept the donation from Hunter Brown to be used for the Harrison Youth Football Fund in the amount of $1,000.00. Monies will be deposited in account 096-0000-015-2001.

14. Request by, Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to accept the donation from Brightview Senior Living to be used for the Senior Citizens Program in the amount of $1,000.00. Monies will be deposited in the account 094-0000-015-2001

15. Request by, Supervisor Dionisio, to acknowledge that the Town/Village of Harrison, received American Rescue Plan (“ARPA”) Funds under the COVID 19 declared pandemic in the amount of $2,968,503.89 and to utilize funds to designate Harrison Meadows Country Club as a secondary shelter during a response to a major catastrophic incident.

16. Request by, Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to transfer available funds within the Sewer Rent Fund to the Capital Fund Project 23SD02, Sanitary Sewer Townwide 2023.  The funds will be utilized to cover the additional monies needed for the contracts associated with Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1B.

17. Request by, Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to transfer available funds within the salary budget lines of the Building Department and Fire Inspector Department to Building Department Software Maintenance budget line, to cover the cost of additional licenses for new employees to access the TRAKIT system.

18. Request by, Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to authorize Michael Piccini, Coordinator of Computer Services, to auction various fitness equipment including 2 treadmills and weight lifting equipment.

19. Request by, Court Clerk, Jackie Ricciardi, for the Town Board to Adopt a resolution accepting “Independent Auditors’ Report” from the audit performed by PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP of Cash Receipts, Cash Disbursements and Cash Balance of Justice Court Accounts for the calendar year ending December 31, 2022.

20. Request by, Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, for one (1) department member to attend the Patrol Rifle Course. This training will be held from May 9 through May 12, 2023 at the Rockland Country Police Academy, Rockland, New York. The cost of this training should not exceed $450.00. This is a budgeted item and funds are available in the Schooling Budget Line #001-3120-100-0415.

21. Request by, Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to appropriate Fire District #1 Fund Balance and transfer to the Other Equipment Budget line for the purpose of purchasing edraulic rescue tools for Engine 266.

22. Request by, Chief of West Harrison Fire Department, Michael Pellegrino, for the approval to purchase edraulic rescue tools for Engine 266. The tools will replace the old hydraulic tools that were on the rig. The total cost of these tools is $29,884.95. Funding is available in Fire District #1 Budget Line 010-3410-100-0240 Other Equipment. Further request for the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order to Extrication Concepts, Inc. in the amount of $29,884.95.

23. Request by, Chief of West Harrison Fire Department, Michael Pellegrino, to approve the contract with WHP for the repair and renovation of our Fire Training Structure at the Nike Base. The repairs including material and freight will be $114,698. Insurance will be provided. Funding is available in Capital Account 07F110 Fire District #1 Building Fund. Further request for the supervisor to execute said contract after review by the Law Department.

24. Request by Deputy Village Attorney, Andrea Rendo, to authorize the Supervisor to submit a Home Rule Request in support of New York State Senate Bill No. S6550. The proposed legislation would amend Section 1662-c of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York by expanding the Town of Harrison’s Residential Parking System to the West Harrison sector of town.

25. Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenize, for approval of the following budget transfer: Transfer available monies with the Police Department Salaries Budget Line to the Police Department Special Services Budget Line. The monies will be used towards the repair of the roof on the Police Trailer at the Nike Base.

26. Request by Village Attorney, Jonathan Kraut, with the approval of the Town Engineer for a Proposed Easement Agreement in connection with the property at 89-91 Rockwell Street. The Law Department has reviewed the Agreement and deem it to be in order. Further request authorization for the Supervisor/Mayor to execute the Agreement.

27. Request by Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo, for authorization for the Town/Village Board to serve as Lead Agency for SEQRA review of the proposed Brentwood Brook Floodplain Restoration Project located at Veterans Park along Crystal Street and adjacent field owned by Harrison Central School District. Further request authorization to circulate the resolution to serve as Lead Agency along with a copy of the Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 to all required communities and agencies that are necessary to provide written notice to in accordance to New York State Town Law.

28. Request by, Town Engineer, Michael J. Amodeo, to hire ELQ Industries, Inc. for the demolition of the Sollazzo Recreation Center at a cost not to exceed $850,000.00. ELQ Industries, Inc. was awarded the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services Contract for Region 1 under the Gordian exICQ – City of White Plains contract #903198. Funding for this contract is available in Capital Account #17RE15 – New Recreation Facility. Further request for the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order payable to ELQ Industries, Inc. at an amount not to exceed $850,000.00.

29. Request by, Town Engineer, Michael J. Amodeo, to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) with the Harrison Central School District, in favor of the Town’s future sidewalk installation along Union Avenue. The subject of the agreement is located along the northern shoulder of Union Avenue, adjacent to the Harrison High School driveway enternce, and will facilitate the construction and maintenance of continuous side along Union Avenue, where sufficient right of way property is not available.

30. Request by, Westchester Country Club, Caroline Hay, for permission to hold a fireworks display on the grounds of Westchester Country Club on the evening of May 12, 2023 at 9:45 PM. The display will be shown from an open area on the South Course across from our Main Terrace. This will be a private display and not open to the public. Insurance will be submitted.

F. OLD BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

G. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION