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

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

 

INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICT LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2021 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

 

 

A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

 

1. Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Progressive Insurance a.s.o. Genao, Michael, in the amount of $3,000 subject to a signed general release.

2. Authorization for enter into an Assessment Agreement with Brightview Harrison LLC, subject to Law Department review and approval.
 

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

 

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

 

C. PUBLIC HEARING

 

1. Public Hearing regarding a special permit application for 7-9 Purdy Street.

 

2. Continuation of Public Hearing regarding Creating and Forming an LDC in Connection with the Harrison Meadows Country Club.

 

D. PERSONNEL

 

1. Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to hire Stephen Sullivan as a School Crossing Guard at an hourly rate of $20.70, effective Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
 

2. Request by Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to change Yayoi Goble’s appointment status from provisional to probationary, effective Monday, October 11, 2021.

 

E. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

 

1. Request by Penny Goldsmith and Robert Meyerson for a refund from their original charge on their water bill sewer rent charge to the most current bill and adjustment for future billings.

 

2. Request by Abbey Turner, Senior Sales & Catering Manager of Westchester Country Club, to hold a fireworks display on club grounds on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at approximately 9:45 PM for a private event. Insurance has been submitted.

 

3. Request by Sarah Nardis to block off part of Glen Park Road between Scott Lane and Scott Circle for a block party for the children and families of the neighborhood road on Saturday, October 30, 3021 from 2:00-7:00 PM, with a rain date of November 6th. Insurance will be submitted.

 

4. Request by Commissioner of Public Works, Anthony Robinson, to hire up to 15 seasonal employees in the Highway Department at an hourly rate of $15.00, effective Monday, October 18, 2021. Funding for this position is available in the Highway Department Operating Budget, Account #003-5142-100-0172.

 

5. Request by Director of Community Services, Nina Marrccini, to accept a donation made to the Harrison Food Pantry:

 

 

6. Request by Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, for authorization for the Supervisor to sign the Westchester County Health Department Certificate for the “It’s Great to Live in Harrison Celebration Festival.”

 

7. Request by Building Inspector, Rocco Germani, to waive the $500.00 Special Event Permit fee for the 29th Annual Making Strides Walk on October 17, 2021 at Manhattanville College.

 

8. Request by Building Inspector, Rocco Germani, to waive the $500.00 Special Event Permit fee for the Autism Speaks Annual Walk on October 16, 2021 at Manhattanville College.
 

9. Request by Deputy Village Attorney, Andrea Rendo, to approve the Westchester County Inter-Municipal Agreement for Residential Food Scrap Transportation and Disposal Program. It has been reviewed by the Law Department and deemed to be in order. If approved, further request to forward the Agreement to the Town of Harrison Planning Board for the adoption of SEQRA once the location(s) for the “dedicated food scrap drop-off collection point” is selected.

 

10. Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to accept a donation in the amount of $20,000 from Maria Seguinot. The donation will be used towards the purchase of a Gazebo from Amish Country Gazebos and will be placed at the Village Green in West Harrison. The Gazebo will be dedicated to the memory of her son, Chris. Further request for $20,000 to be transferred from Town Contingency Budget Line 001-1900-100-4490 to Town Fund Transfer Out to Capital Fund 001-9501-100-090, in order to fund the remaining cost of the Gazebo. The funds will be placed in Capital Account #21SI17 Gazebo at The Village Green. Further request for the Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order to Amish Country Gazebos for an amount not to exceed $40,000.

 

11. Request by Chief of Fire District #2, Ralph Straface, to increase the contract with J.R. Contracting and Environmental Consulting by $250,000.  The original contract approval was for $4,143,000, this increase will bring the new upset limit to $4,393,000.  The reason for the increase is for the remediation of contaminated soil located in the construction site of the new firehouse addition. Funding for this increase is available in Capital Project 21F203, New Firehouse Downtown.  Further request for the Law Department to reflect said increase within the current contract language and authorize the Purchasing Department to increase Purchase Order #411681 to J.R. Contracting and Environmental Consulting by $250,000.

 

12. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, for one Police Officer to attend the Street Cop Training- Identifying Criminal Vehicles and Occupants Course, on October 19th, 2021 from 9Am to 4 PM in East Windsor, NJ, at a cost not to exceed $400.00. Further request to reimburse the officer for pre-registration of the training program. This is a budgeted item and funds are available in the Schooling Budget Line #001-3120-100-0415.

 

13. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, for one Police Officer to attend the FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute Course, from March 7 to March 11, 2022 at the Westchester County Police Academy in Valhalla at a cost not to exceed $695.00. This is a budgeted item and funds are available in the Schooling Budget Line #001-3120-100-0415.

 

14. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, for one Police Officer to attend the FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute Course, from May 9 to May 13, 2022 at the Westchester County Police Academy in Valhalla at a cost not to exceed $695.00. This is a budgeted item and funds are available in the Schooling Budget Line #001-3120-100-0415.

 

15. Request by Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo, to hire ELQ Industries, Inc. for the demolition of 14 Calvert Street at a cost not to exceed $201,000.00. ELQ Undustries, 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 contracting is available in Capital Account #17RE15- New Recreation Facility. Further request for the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order payable to ELQ Industries at an amount not to exceed $201,000.00 and for the Law Department to review and finalize the contract.

 

16. Request by Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo to hire ELQ Industries, Inc. to install the final pavement course on Knightsbridge Manor Road at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00. ELQ Industries, Inc. was awarded the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services Contract for Region 1 for Paving and Excavating under the Gordian exICQ- City of White Plains contract #903198. Funding for this contract was supplied to the Town by the developer of the subdivision for the purpose of paving the roadway, and is available in Account #009-0000-828-00-00. Further request for the Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order payable to ELQ Industries at an amount not to exceed $75,000.

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17. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, for 5 police officers to attend the National Police Week Memorial Ceremony in Washington, D.C on Thursday, October 14th, 2021 at 6PM, in which they will be holding a Candlelight Vigil that will honor the officers who lost their lives, including one of the Town’s own, Walter Mallinson. This event offers the same respect, honor, remembrance, and community support which allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay tribute to those who gave their lives in the line of duty.  

F. OLD BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

                

 

G. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION