TB Agenda November 9, 2023

November 9, 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 NOVEMBER 9, 2023 AT 7:00 PM

A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR DIONISIO ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 18, 2023

1. Authorization to impose a 20 day work-day suspension without pay upon Highway employee with time credited back to and commencing on October 4, 2023.

2. Authorization to enter in a contract with Capital Markets Advisors, LLC for the limited purpose of determining the sewer rent fee for 2024 at an hourly rate of $245.00 per hour not to exceed 10 hours. This contract has been reviewed and approved by the Law Department. 

3. Authorization to approve the hiring of Ronald Capasso as a Part-Time Chauffer in the Community Services Department, effective October 19, 2023 at an hourly rate of $15.00. 

4. Authorization to execute change orders for the downtown Fire Department Renovations.

5. Authorization to approve the salary modifications for Sergeant Patrick Varbero and Police Officer Michael Basciano.

6. Authorization to approve the resignation of Brandon Antolino from his paid Fire Fighter position with the Town of Harrison, effective September 25, 2023.

7. Authorization to approve Seasonal employees in the Recreation Department, effective October 23, 2023.

8. Authorization to approve the resignation of Part-Time Chauffer, Kristopher Schuck, effective September 15, 2023.

9. Authorization of Budget Modification to appropriate from Town Fund Balance and transfer to Town Purchase of Property to fund the down payment for 226 Fremont Street.

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1. Monthly report by the Town Clerks Office for the months of September and October, 2023.

2. Monthly report by the Department of Public Works for the month of October, 2023.

3. Monthly report by the Harrison Police Department for the month of October, 2023.

C. PUBLIC HEARING

None

D. PERSONNEL

None

E. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1. Request by, Town Clerk, Jackie Greer, for the approval to sell up to 100 Non-Resident Commuter Parking Permits for the year 2024 at a cost of $1,000. Harrison residents pay $750. There is no waiting list and at this time, we are able to accommodate all Harrison residents who want to purchase a permit; since 2020, there has been a decline in residents buying permits and the lot is not near capacity.

2. A) Request by, Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to accept the donation received from the Japanese Community of Harrison to be used for the Celebration Fund in the amount of $900.00.

B)Request by, Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to accept the donation received from the Matsuri, to be used for the Celebration Fund in the amount of $2,500.00.

3. Request by, Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to accept the donation in the amount of $3,000.00 from the Old Oaks Foundation on behalf of the members of Old Oaks Country Club. Each year they select the most essential local services and offer a donation to acknowledge their special work. This year, the Harrison Police Department was once again selected for their dedicated commitment to this community. This check should be deposited in the Police Department Account Line #009-0000-786-0000 and should be utilized for spending at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

4. Request by, Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to participate in the Inter-Municipality Agreement between the County of Westchester and the Town/Village of Harrison Police Department. This agreement is a special STOP-DWI Details (also known as High Visibility Enforcement Details) that will also involve DRE (Drug Recognition Experts). This Reimbursement Agreement to implement special enforcement details that will conduct high visibility road checks, saturation patrols, and drug recognition experts call outs, for the period from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. The amount payable will be determined based upon actual participation up to maximum of $15,000 per contract year. This contract has been reviewed and approved by Law Department and has been found to be in order. Further request for the Supervisor to execute said agreement.

5. Request by, Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to accept the check from the Harrison Festival Japanese Committee in the amount of $750.00. This donation was raised during the “it’s Great to live in Harrison Day” event, and by the Japanese families and business in Harrison. They are grateful for the Departments efforts at improving the safety of the community. This check should be deposited in the Police Donations Account Line #009-0000-786-0000 and should be utilized for spending at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

6. Request by, Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to accept the donation in the amount of $75.00 from Phyllis Fratarcangeli in appreciation for the dedication and service given to the community. 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.

7. Request by, Director or Community Services, Catherine Tammaro, to accept the donations for the Harrison Food Pantry:

• $1,000.00 from Jamie and Christopher Luhrs “Back to the 80’s Party”
• $28.64 from Thomas DeBourcy via Paypal (10/25)

8. Request by, JMC Planning Engineering Landscape Architecture & Land Surveying, PLLC, Diego Villareale, to schedule a public hearing for a Special Exception Use in regards to Bright Horizons located at 100 Manhattanville Road.

9. Request by, Library Director, Galina Chernykh, for the Purchasing Department to advertise and receive bids for cleaning services at the Harrison Public Library. Funding for this service is available in the Library’s operating budget.

10. Request by, Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to execute the First Amendment to the License Agreement with Westchester County. The original License Agreement provided emergency services equipment to the Town/Village of Harrison to enhance first responder communication, thought the Westchester County System for public safety radio communication and mutual aid response. The amendment would allow Westchester County to provide additional equipment for the same purpose.

Late items...

11. Request by, Deputy Village Attorney, Andrea Rendo, to renew the Prisoner Transportation Agreement between the Town of Harrison and the County of Westchester, which provides reimbursement to the Town of Harrison for transporting prisoners to and from Westchester County Department of Corrections. The Law Department has reviewed the Agreement and deems it to be in order. Further request for the Supervisor to execute the same.

12. Request to set the date for a Public Hearing on the 2024 Preliminary Budget for December 6, 2023.

13. Request to set the date for a Public Hearing on December 6, 2023 for the 2024 Sewer Rent Fee for following fiscal year.

14. Request to set a Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 235-17 CC (5) entitled “GC-RF Multiple Dwellings and Townhouses”, Chapter 235 – Business District: Table of Use Regulations and Chapter 235 – Business District: Table of Dimensional Regulations on November 29, 2023.

F. OLD BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

G. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION