TB Agenda October 18, 2021

Date: 
Sunday, October 17, 2021 - 1:23pm

October 18, 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 MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021 AT 7:00 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

 

 

 

A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 7, 2021

 

1. Authorization to raise cap on legal fees to $25,000.00 in the matter of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.

 

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

 

1. Monthly Report by the Superintendent of Recreation for the month of September, 2021.

2. Monthly Report by the Receiver of Taxes for the month of September, 2021.

3. Monthly Report by the Chief of Police for the month of September, 2021.

4. Monthly Report by the Building Inspector/Acting Fire Marshal for the month of September, 2021.

5. Monthly Report by the Commissioner of Public Works for the month of September, 2021.

6. Monthly Report by the Town Clerk for the month of September, 2021.

 

C. PUBLIC HEARING

 

1. Continuation of Public Hearing regarding proposed Local Law, adding chapter 206 entitled, “Solar Energy” of the Town Code of the Town of Harrison.
 

2. CONTINUED TO THE NOVEMBER 17, 2021 MEETING: 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.

 

D. PERSONNEL

 

1. Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to hire Rosemary King as a Part-Time Intermediate Clerk in the Court Clerk’s office, at an hourly rate of $15, effective October 18, 2021. Hours will not exceed 17.5 weekly.

 

2. Letter of Retirement from Highway Employee, Brian Pirone, effective October 28, 2021.

 

E. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

 

1. Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to open two new bank accounts with JP Morgan Chase Bank for Harrison Meadows Country Club. One account will be an Operating Account and the other an Onsite Account. The accounts would be accessed and administered by Troon Indigo Accountants and AP Associate for the purpose of paying bills and payroll.

 

2. Request by Coordinator of Computer Services, Michael Piccini, to auction the following vehicles and equipment online using the online auction company, Auctions International, at no cost to the Town:

 

Vehicle                                 Vin#

1998 Mack   RD688S          1M2P267C1WM036708

2002 Mack   RD688                        1M2P267C32M063760

2002 John Deere 304H        LU304HX687834

1997 Ford    F450                1FDLF47F6VEB95587

1999 Mack   CS300P           VG6BA09C9XB702105

2007 Ford    B95                 31062432

2008 Ford    F550                1FDAW57R18EC55366

2008 Ford    F550                1FDAW57RX8EC55365

All vehicles and equipment being auctioned will be listed on the auctioneer’s website and the town’s website.

 

3. Request by Chief of Fire District #1, Pat Gulluzzo, to purchase a 2021 Chevrolet 2500 series pickup truck as a utility vehicle for the department, at a cost of $60,000.00, with funds coming from the Department’s Fund Balance. Further request for the Purchasing Department to issue purchase orders to Denooyer Chevrolet for $43,665.50 for vehicle purchases, and another to Hudson Valley Fire Equipment, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $16,000 for lighting and radios.

 

4. Request by Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to approve the 2022 program/fee schedule and changes.

 

5. Request by Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to change the part time hourly rates for 2022 Summer seasonal employees.

 

6. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, to accept a donation of $100.00 from Prime Locations, Inc. the Board of Directors at Park Knoll Owners in West Harrison. 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 to rescind Town Board Resolution 2021-367, Fire District #2’s request for authorization to increase the contract with J.R. Contracting and Environmental Consulting. This request has been moved to the Village Board. 

 

8. MOVED TO VILLAGE

 

9.  WITHDRAWN

 

10. Request by Town Attorney, Frank Allegretti, to enter into a Contract of Sale with Falcon Group, LLC, pursuant to the contemplated purchase of Oakmont Drive, Block 691, Lot 5, for the amount of $725,000. Further request that the Board identifies the funding source for the acquisition and authorizes the Comptroller to appropriate the Contract funding from same.

 

Late Items…

 

11. Request by Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo, for a professional services contract with Woodard and Curran for construction inspection support services for the projects at a cost to exceed $212,000.00. Funding for this contract is available in the Trust and Agency Account #009-000-763. Further request for the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order payable to Woodard and Curran at an amount not to exceed $212,000.00.

F. OLD BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

                

G. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION