Town Board Agenda May 17, 2018

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May 17, 2018

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 MAY 17, 2018 AT 7:00 PM

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT PRESENTED TO THE MAYOR’S CHOICE AWARD RECIPIENTS IN RECOGNITION OF YOUTH ART MONTH

RECOGNITION OF HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT, MARK RIGANO,

FOR HIS ACCEPTANCE IN TO THE US NAVAL ACADEMY

PRESENTATION BY BEN DEFONCE ON THIS YEAR’S

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON APRIL 26, 2018

1. Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Laranjeira v Town of Harrison in the amount of $9,599.23.

CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1. Monthly report by the Town Clerk for April 2018.

2. Monthly report by the Building Inspector for April 2018.

3. Monthly report by the Receiver of Taxes for April 2018.

4. Monthly report by the Acting Fire Marshal for April 2018.

5. Monthly report by the Commissioner of Public Works for April 2018.

6. Monthly report by the Superintendent of Recreation for April 2018.

7. Monthly report by Captain Detlefs for April 2018.

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Public Hearing RE: Local Law No. _ of 2018 to Amend Chapter 205 entitled “Sustainable Energy Loan Program.”

PERSONNEL

1. Request by Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to provisionally hire Ms. Rebecca Fitzgerald as a full-time Librarian I / Children’s Service at an annual salary of $50,723.00, effective May 17^th, 2018.

2. Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Schocchera, to approve the following list of Camp Counselors for the 2018 Camp Season effective July 2nd through the week of August 10^th, 2018:

Name Hourly Rate of pay

Jeremy Altamuro $ 9.50 hourly

Frank Annuziato $ 8.32 hourly

Michelle Attilio $11.00 hourly

Alycia Belmont $ 8.32 hourly

Alexander Benedict $ 9.00 hourly

Elizabeth Brombacker $12.00 hourly

Caitlyn Brown $ 9.55 hourly

Cameron Brown $ 8.32 hourly

Kelsey Ciafone $ 8.32 hourly

Carlos Figueroa $ 8.16 hourly

Francesca Forgione $ 9.18 hourly

Kritzia Franciosa $ 8.48 hourly

Ruthann Fratterola $12.00 hourly

Lesly Garcia $ 8.32 hourly

Carlos Gonzalez $ 9.25 hourly

Kayla Gurrieri $ 8.32 hourly

Junko Jean-Philippe $12.00 hourly

Jean Lauder $ 11.00 hourly

Olivia Marcuccilli $ 8.32 hourly

Diana Moran $10.00 hourly

Brian Newsome $ 8.32 hourly

Michael Plotkin $ 8.00 hourly

Mason Rigor $ 8.00 hourly

Brian Spiconardi $ 9.50 hourly

Kyle Stalteri $ 9.18 hourly

Jenna Viola $ 8.00 hourly

3. Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to approve the following list of Life Guards for the 2018 Pool season effective May through the first week of September:

Name Hourly Rate of pay

Caitlyn Brown $11.00 hourly

Evan Cacchione $11.00 hourly

Jenna Chiarella $11.00 hourly

Kelsey Ciafone $11.00 hourly

Jacklyn DeBald $11.00 hourly

Amanda Denet $11.00 hourly

Jess Denet $11.00 hourly

Anton Guastella $11.00 hourly

Kristen MacIlvane $11.00 hourly

Olivia Marcuccilli $11.00 hourly

Kai Rodgers $12.00 hourly

Jeanne Waful $15.00 hourly

4. Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to appoint to the Seasonal availability list for the Recreation Department effective the month of May 2018.

Name Hourly Rate of pay

Caitlyn Brown $ 9.55 hourly

Shannon Callagy $ 9.55 hourly

Kelsey Ciafone $ 9.55 hourly

Jacklyn DeBald $ 9.55 hourly

Rocco Lovallo $10.20 hourly

Deanna Macchia $ 9.55 hourly

Jeff Marcone $ 9.95 hourly

Olivia Marcuccilli $ 9.55 hourly

Mark Perri $ 9.45 hourly

Danielle Santiago $10.20 hourly

Paul Szabo $11.00 hourly

5. Letter of Resignation from George Valentino from his position as Police Officer, effective May 7, 2018.

ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1. A. Request by Building Inspector, Rocco Germani, on behalf of Church of St. Anthony of Padua for approval to waive the Special Permit Fee of $500.00 for their Festa Italiana event being held June 1- 3, 2018.

B. Notification by Rev. Christopher Monturo of Church of St. Anthony Padua that they will be holding their 49th Annual Festa Italiana on June 1-3, 2018 and procession after the 12 noon Mass on Sunday, June 3, 2018 starting at the Church. Authorization is requested to use the services of the Harrison Police Department and the Department of Public Works. Further request authorization to use the town golf cart during the procession on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Further request authorization to use the auxiliary light tree and generator from June 1-3, 2018.

2. Request by Village Attorney, Jonathan Kraut, on behalf of Steve Wrabel, Esq. of McCullough, Goldberger & Staudt, LLP, for approval of the Stormwater Control Facility Easement and Maintenance Agreement between Greenwood Union Cemetery and the Town/Village of Harrison. The Agreement has been signed by Greenwood Union Cemetery and is being held in escrow awaiting Town Board approval. In addition, the Town/Village of Harrison is holding a Maintenance Bond in the amount of $10,000.00 in connection with this project. The Town Engineer has advised the work related to the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans has been completed to satisfaction. The Stormwater Facility Easement and Maintenance Agreement has been reviewed by the Law Department and deemed in order. Further request the Supervisor/Mayor execute the Agreement along with all other documents for filing of the Agreement with Westchester County.

3. Request by Building Inspector, Rocco Germani, on behalf of the American Lung Association, for approval to waive the Special Event Permit Fee of $500.00 for their fundraising walk at Manhattanville College on June 16, 2018.

4. Request by Building Inspector, Rocco Germani, on behalf of the ALS Association, for approval to waive the Special Event Permit Fee of $500.00 for their fundraising walk at Manhattanville College on June 24, 2018.

5. Request by Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, for authorization to accept the following donations for the Brentwood Fundraiser Project:

The DiFiore Family $450.00

Tredici of Westhcester $450.00

The Quinn Law Firm $450.00

The Sherman Famly $450.00

Anthony’s Deli $450.00

The Fernandez Family $450.00

Interval Partners LP $450.00

6. Request by the Chief of the West Harrison Fire Department, Frank Forgione, for approval for himself , Assistant Chief Galluzzo, firematic officers and members of the Equipment Committee to attend the Annual New York State Association of Fire Chiefs Convention and Expo in Verona, N.Y. from June 13-16. Further request the funds be taken from account 406 (Travel and Conference) and not exceed $7,300.00. This is a budgeted item.

7. Request by Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to spray washable chalk slogans on sidewalks around the Town June 1^st and June 2^nd to promote the love of reading, literacy and Library services. Further request to install three Little Free Libraries at the public pools and Wilding Park.

8. Request by Lieutenant John Vasta, for authorization to accept the $50.00 donation from Jason and Katherine Goldrick. The check should be deposited in the Police Donation Account line #009-0000-786-0000.

9. Request by Donna Gallo of The Apawamis Club for approval to hold their annual fireworks display on club grounds on July 4, 2018 (rain date: July 6, 2018). This is subject to approval by the Acting Fire Marshal and the Police Department.

10. Request by Director of Community Services, Nina Marraccini, for authorization to accept a donation for $2,000.00 from an anonymous donor to the Harrison Food Pantry.

Late Items…

11. Request by Deputy Town Attorney, Nelson Canter, for approval for the renewal of the annual contract for the Music License Agreement for governmental entities which automatically renews each year on May 1^st. The annual fee for 2018 has been increased from $342.00 to $349.00. Further request approval of the price increase and authorize the Comptroller to pay the annual license fee in the amount of $349.00.

12. Request by Commissioner of Public Works, Anthony Robinson, to take action pursuant to Section 205 of the Highway Law to declare that the “paper street” of White Street, that portion being west of Crotona Avenue, be deemed abandoned upon the grounds that same have not ever been opened, worked or used by the public within the last six years. Further request that such allegedly abandoned roads be deleted from the Official Map of the Town of Harrison. Further request to schedule a Public Hearing for the June 7, 2018 Town Board Meeting to consider certification of abandonment and the deletion of same from the Official Map.

OLD BUSINESS

MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION