Print
Share page with AddThis

Town Board Agenda 1-23-25

Submitted on January 17, 2025 - 12:16pm
Revised on January 17, 2025 - 12:39pm
Revised on January 17, 2025 - 12:40pm
Revised on January 17, 2025 - 12:47pm
Revised on January 17, 2025 - 12:50pm
Revised on January 17, 2025 - 1:17pm
Revised on January 21, 2025 - 11:40am
Revised on January 21, 2025 - 11:41am
Revised on January 21, 2025 - 11:48am
Revised on January 23, 2025 - 2:48pm
Revised on January 23, 2025 - 2:53pm
Upload file: 
PDF icon agenda_jan_23_tb.pdf
Date: 
Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 7:00pm

 

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, JANUARY 23, 2025 AT 7:00 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR DIONISIO ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING THE TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 8, 2025

  1. Authorization for the Supervisor/Mayor to execute a Revocable License Agreement with 2700 Westchester Avenue Owner SPE, LLC.
  2. Authorization to pay a bi-weekly stipend to Recreation Assistant Thomas Acampora, in the amount of $1,214.73, totaling $31,583.00 for 2025.
  3. Authorization to raise the cap on legal fees paid to Abrams Fensterman, LLP, to $75,000.00.
  4. Authorization to settle the matter of Rocco Crupi v. Town/Village of Harrison, in the amount of $2,545.19.

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

  1. Monthly report from the Town Clerks Office for the month of December, 2024.
  2. Monthly report from the Bureau of Fire Prevention for the month of December, 2024.
  3. Monthly report from the Building Department and the Code Enforcement for the month of December, 2024.
  4. Monthly report from the Receivers of Taxes for the month of December, 2024.
  5. Monthly report from the Harrison Police Department for the month of December, 2024.
  6. Monthly report from the Recreation Department for the month of December, 2024.

C. PERSONNEL

None

D. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

1. Request by the Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to transfer $88,674.91 from the Library Fund Balance to the Special Consultant budget line (002-7410-100-0408) in the 2025 operating budget. In 2024, $182,000 was appropriated from the Library Fund Balance and allocated to the Special Consultant budget line (002-7410-100-0408) for the 120th Anniversary Refresh Project. Of that amount, $93,325.09 was spent, leaving $88,674.91 unused. This remaining balance went back into the Library Fund Balance, and we now request to use it in 2025.

2. Request by the Library Director, Galina Chernykh, for Librarian II, Giovanna Iannace, to attend the Library Advocacy Day on February 5, 2025 and Librarian I, Gregory Sohanchyk, to attend the Library Advocacy Days in Albany on February 4 and 5, 2025. The total cost of registration, lodging, and travel will not exceed $500. This is a budgeted item and funds are available in the Library’s operating budget. All receipts will be supplied to the Comptroller’s office upon return.

3. Request by the Century Country Club General Manager, John G. Tieng, to hold the 4th of July Fireworks Display on the Club property, at 233 Anderson Hill Road, on July 4, 2025, with a rain date of August 31, 2025, at approximately at 9:15 PM. Further request for the Purchase Fire Department and the Harrison First Aid Squad to be on standby during the show. Insurance will be submitted.

4. Request by the Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to accept a donation in the amount of $50.00 (check #1072), from Phyllis Fratarcangeli, in appreciation of the Department’s dedication to the community. This check should be deposited into the Police Donation Account line #009-0000-786-0000 and should be utilized at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

5.  Request by the Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to accept a donation in the amount of $100.00 from, H. William & Sandra Ettelson, in appreciation of the Department’s dedication to the community. This check should be deposited into the Police Donation Account line #009-0000-786-0000 and should be utilized at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

6. Request by the Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to accept a donation in the amount of $100.00, from David and Ann Hall, in appreciation of the Department’s dedication to the community. This check should be deposited into the Police Donation Account line #009-0000-786-0000 and should be utilized at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

7. Request by the Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to accept a donation in the amount of $500.00, from the Fidelity Charitable Doner-Advised Fund, at the recommendation of the Prather Charitable Fund. This check should be deposited into the Police Donation Account line #009-0000-786-0000 and should be utilized at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

8. Request by the Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to approve the contract between the New York State DMV Governor’s Traffic Committee and the Town of Harrison.The Harrison Police Department has been awarded a total of $16,835.00 to participate in the statewide Police Traffic Services Program, with the goal of increasing seat belt usage and reducing dangerous driving behaviors. Further request to authorize the Supervisor to execute the contract, subject to final review and approval by the Law Department.

9. Request by the Director of Community Services, Catherine Tammaro, on behalf of the VFW National, to allow the war cannon assigned to the VFW Local 5463, to remain on Town property at the West Harrison Memorial (Block 0921 and Lot 11) subject to the newly designated Downtown VFW Local 3047, executing an Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement prepared by the Law Department.

10. Request by the Town Engineer, Michael J. Amodeo, to hire John Petroccione, P.E., for design and permitting work needed to upgrade the existing UV systems within the Belmont Pool Complex, at a cost not to exceed $8,000.00. Funding is available in Parks and Playgrounds – Pool Supplies Maintenance Account #011-7140-100-0438.

11. Request by the Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to authorize the Purchasing Department to advertise and receive bids for the purchase of three (3) Harley Davidson Motorcycles. The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York has awarded the Harrison Police Department with a grant to fund this purchase.

Late item...

12. Request by, DPW General Foreman, Christopher Park, for Auto Mechanic Nicholas Pecora to attend Harley Davidson Police Technical School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 14, 2025 through April 17, 2025, at a cost not to exceed $2,500.00. the cost breakdown is as follows:

Training - $650.00

Airfare - $675.00

Transportation - $250.00

Lodging - $600.00

Meals - $325.00

Funding for this training is available in the Central Garage operating budget, account #001-1640-100-0415, Schooling.

13.  Request by Fire Chief William Nardozzi of Fire District 2 for approval to send Firefighter Michael Gentile and Firefighter Andrew Sherwood to the fire academy in Montour Falls, NY. They will receive the required New York State training for firefighters over a 15 week period starting on February 10, 2025. The cost for this training including lodging and meals will not exceed $3,500 per firefighter and is a budgeted item.

E.PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Public hearing concerning Century Country Club’s Amended Special Exception Use Permit Application at 233 Anderson Hill Road.

F. OLD BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

G. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION