Town Board Agenda December 7, 2017

December 1, 2017

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 DECEMBER 7, 2017 AT 7:00 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

1. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE

FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 14, 2017. 

1.   Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Mitchell Wolff v Town of Harrison in the amount of $1,173.50.

2.   Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of State Farm v Town of Harrison in the amount of $1,300.00.

3.   Authorization to raise cap on legal fees for Vince Toomey to $125,000.00. 

1. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1.   Monthly report by the Commissioner of Public Works for October 2017.

1. PUBLIC HEARING

1.   Public hearing RE: Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to establish a new Transit Oriented Development District.

2.   Public hearing RE: Special Exception Use Permit for 197-203 Harrison Avenue.

3.   Public hearing RE: Special Exception Use Application for the parcel B office building located at 100 Manttanville Road.

4.   Public hearing RE: the 2018 Preliminary Budget. 

1. PERSONNEL

1.   Letter of retirement from Danny Grant from his position of Police Sergeant.

Late Items…

2.   Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to add Amanda Archili onto the part time availability list for the Recreation Department at $9.00, effective immediately.

3.   Letter of resignation from Christopher Pascale from his position of Police Officer.

1. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1.   Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, for authorization to accept the following donations for the Holiday Project:

Mark and Carla J Lobel                                              $150.00

Justine Casey and Theodore J Gaeta                          $150.00

Evan and Amy Podolak                                                 $50.00

Jeannie J and Bruce J Evans                                       $150.00

Barry and Julie Finkelstein                                            $50.00

Lauren K and Andrew M Zomick                              $150.00

Matthew B and Sara B Benson                                  $300.00

Lisa Faillace and Frederick W Sciliano                      $150.00

Lidia Rogolino                                                               $50.00

Sharon Amelio Bucchignano                                      $150.00

Ronni B Gussin                                                           $150.00

Dawn V and J Mark Gessner                                      $150.00

Helen Cannistraci                                                        $150.00

Lyn Miriam and Robert Ingenito                                   $50.00

Ronald and Carol Belmont                                         $150.00

Gregory and Anna Cuneo                                           $450.00

Andrew and Antonella Lacatena                                $150.00

Jeff C and Jill R  Valente                                           $150.00

Dean Sickles Jr and Laura Gunlogso                          $300.00

James V and Christina A Capiola                               $150.00

Michael Adam and Janice DeLucia Goldstein           $300.00

Rogier F Leenheers and Astrid Adrienne Boddingius   $25.00

Daisuke Tasaki C/O Teijin America Inc.                        $10.00

Stephen and Barbara Malfitano                                    $150.00

VJS Plumbing Corp                                                   $1,800.00

Jennifer M Montalto and Thomas V Pizzo                   $100.00

Luciana Puccio                                                              $150.00

Jeremiah C. and Noreen Harrington                             $600.00

Joshua E Grossberg                                                      $100.00

David B and Meredith A Horowitz                             $100.00

David N and Laura Massat Hersh                                $150.00

Robert J and Courtney Vujtech                                      $50.00

Gregory B Taubin                                                         $200.00

Bruce H and Abby Mendelsohn                                   $300.00

Marisa and Anthony J Mazzella                                   $150.00

Spencer L and Erin D Youngstrom                                $50.00

BMCD Enterprises                                                      $100.00

David R and Ann M Hall                                             $150.00

Marcelo C and Marcy Modica                                      $150.00

Frank Gordon                                                             $150.00

Jeremy H and Jillian K Temkin                                   $150.00

Douglas W Cameron                                                      $50.00

Jeff S and Laurie Silber                                              $150.00

Joseph Kaidanow                                                        $150.00

Thomas G and Anne M Ryan                                     $150.00

Christopher J and Melissa Cote Keller                       $150.00

Pamela Dwyer Stockton                                             $150.00

Jeffrey I and Lauren Carton                                       $150.00

Endodontics of Westchester Shore                            $150.00

                                                               Total:          $9,235.00

Total Holiday Project 2017 donations received to date is $15,895.00

2.   Request by the Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, for authorization to increase Day Camp fees due to the rising cost of buses, school rentals and operating costs. First child $575.00, 2^nd child and any additional children $400.00. Non-resident, sponsored camper fee $1,350.00 increased from $1,200.00 (limited enrollment).

3.   Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, for approval to renew the annual contract with PFK O’Connor Davies. The renewal is for audit year 2017. The basic fee inclusive of the Board Meetings, GASB Statement No. 34 additional auditing, Risk Assessment and Justice Court Audit is as follows: 2017 (the same as previous years contract) $61,700. The contract has been reviewed by the Law Department and found to be in order. Further request the Supervisor to execute such contract.

4.   Request to adopt an amended Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials to report to the New York State and Local Employee’s Retirement System. Backup to follow.

5.   Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, for approval of the following Budget Transfer:

Increase:

001-9501-100-0906                                   

Town Fund/Transfer Out to Capital Budget Line                             $17,272

Decrease:

001-1900-100-4490

Town Contingency Budget Line                                                        $17,272

To transfer funds from the Town Contingency Budget line to the Capital Fund to cover the balance needed for the Town Hall Security System. 

6.   Request by Michael Giordano, for approval to attend the Newly Elected Official Training School to be held in Albany, NY from January 10^th – January 12^th at a cost for conference, hotel room, transportation, and meals not to exceed $800.00. Funding is available in the 2018 Budget line 001-1330-100-0406. 

7.   Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, for approval of the following Budget Modifications:

Increase:                                                               

001-3310-100-0479                                  1,434

Traffic_Auto Body          

Increase:                           

001-0000-020-2680                                  1,434

Town-Insurance of Recoveries                            

Monies received from Allstate Insurance Co for damages to Police Plate #109                         

Increase:                                                               

001-3310-100-0479                                  1,446

Traffic-Auto Body                                   

Increase:                                                               

001-0000-020-2680                                  1,446

Town-Insurance of Recoveries                            

Monies received from Gallagher Bassett Services for damages to Police Plate#108 on 9/8/2017                            

Increase:                                                               

001-3310-100-0479                                  2,019

Traffic-Auto Body                                   

Increase:                                                               

001-0000-020-2680                                  2,019

Town-Insurance of Recoveries                            

Monies received from Nationwide Insurance Co for damages to Police 2008 Mercury Sable on 11/13/16                             

Increase:                                                               

001-3310-100-0479                                  11,279

Traffic-Auto Body                                   

Increase:                                                               

001-0000-020-2680                                  11,279

Town-Insurance of Recoveries                            

Monies received from Geico Insurance co for damages to Police Plate#106                                                

8.   Request by Director of Community Services, Nina Marraccini, for approval of the following donations to the Harrison Food Pantry:

• $2,000 from an anonymous donor
• $1,000 from Nancy and Spencer Hart
• $250 from a collection jar at Pizza 2000

Further request to accept an Operations Support grant by the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program in the amount of $200, to be used toward the purchase of disposable goods through the Food Bank for Westchester.

9.   Request by Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo, for authorization to enter into a professional services contract with Langan Engineering for design work associated with Phase 2B of the MaRiis Park Improvements Project at a cost not to exceed $30,000. Phase 2B involves remaining master plan elements such as a new gazebo, pathways and connectivity to the library. The Town has received a construction grant of $145,000.00 from the New York State Department of Transportation to assist with construction of these improvements. Therefore the design and specifications must comply with all NYSDOT requirements. Further request approval for the Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order payable to Langan Engineering in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. Funding for this contract is available in the Engineering Department Operating Budget, # 001-1440-100-0407, Special Services.   

10. Request by Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo, for authorization to attend a continuing education seminar titled “Writing Successful Proposals and RFPs” on January 9, 2018 in White Plains at a cost not to exceed $49.00. Funding for this seminar is available in the Engineering Department Operating Budget Line – 001-1440-100-04-15.

11. Request by Purchasing Department to award the bid and issue a purchase order for the Interior Renovation of Apparatus Bay Floor and Handicapped Toilet at the Harrison Fire Department, based on the recommendation of Frank G. Relf, Architect, and Michael Amodeo, Town Engineer, to Con-Tech Construction Technologies for the total net bid price of $157,750.00.

12. Request by Supervisor Belmont for authorization to enter into a 2018 contract with Allied Universal for security services in Town Hall, pending Law Department review. Funding for this contract is available in account #001-1610-100-0407.        

1. OLD BUSINESS

1. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION