Town Board Agenda October 8, 2025

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 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 AT 7:00 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME

Presentation by Toni Braiotta and Jenny Schenk regarding the Annual Harrison Holiday Project

A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR DIONISIO ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING THE TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2025

1. Authorization of the settlement in the matter of David and Candice Rosen v. Town/Village of Harrison, in the amount of $1,238.68, subject to the Claimants executing a General Release.  

2. Authorization of amending Town Board Resolution No. 2025-258 to reflect compensation as $55.50 per hour, not to exceed 35 hours per week.  

3. Authorization of Annual Italian Heritage in West Harrison on October 19, 2025 with a rain date of October 26, 2025.

4. Authorization of proposal of JHW Plan Review Services, LLC, dated September 11, 2025, in the amount $9,900.00, for review of the Westchester Joint Water Works Rye Lake Filtration Plant plans.

B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

1. Monthly report from Community Services and Veterans Affairs for August and September, 2025.

2. Monthly report from the Harrison Recreation Department for the month of August, 2025.

3. Monthly report from the Department of Public Works for the month of September, 2025.

4. Monthly report from the Harrison Police Department for the month of September, 2025.

5. Monthly report from the Town Clerk Office for the month of September, 2025.

C. PERSONNEL

None

D. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

1. Request by Deputy Court Clerk, Sean O’Connor, to accept the “Independents Auditors’ Report” from the audit performed by PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP., of Cash Receipts, Cash Disbursements and Cash Balance of Justice Court Accounts for the calendar year ending December 31, 2024.

2. Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to appropriate Town Fund Balance, particularly from budget line 001-0000-914, Restricted for Police Workers Compensation, and transfer to budget line 001-3120-100-0840, Police Workers Compensation, to cover the costs of Police Comp claims that were paid in 2025.

3. Request by DPW General Foreman, Christopher Park, to hire up to twenty (20) part-time seasonal employees in the Highway Department at a rate of $17.00 per hour, effective November 3, 2025. Funding for these positions is available in the Highway Department Operating Budget 003-5142-100-0130.

4. Request by Superintended of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, for the Supervisor to execute the Westchester County Health Department Certificate of Authorization for the “It’s Great to Live in Harrison” Celebration Festival.

5. Request by Director of Community Services, Catherine Tammaro, to accept the following donation for the Harrison Food Pantry:

• $4000.00 from an anonymous Donor (September & October)

6. Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to approve the agreement between the Town of Harrison and E7 Leadership, LLC., for Employee Training to be performed onsite in the Town Courtroom from October 20, 2025 through October 24, 2025. All Town Employees, Volunteers and Representatives will be attending a session to review the Town/Village of Harrison, Workplace Violence Prevention Program, Code of Conduct and Social Media Policies. Attendance and acknowledgement will be taken at each session.

7. Request by Village Attorney, Jonathan Kraut, to accept the Proposals regarding the Development Impact Study which has been prepared by the Town Planner with input by the Town Board Members and members of professional staff. The RFP invites firms to submit responses which contemplate areas of Downtown, West Harrison, and the “Teardrop” section of the Platinum Mile in Purchase.

8. Request by Town Engineer, Michael J. Amodeo, to have the maintenance bond terminated for the Richardson Lane Subdivision project. The existing 2-year maintenance bond, in the amount of $60,000, has reached its schedule completion. All existing infrastructure is found to be suitable and in acceptable condition.

9. Request by Department of Public Works General Forman, Christopher Park, for the Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order to Sealcoat USA, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $74,250.00, for work associated with asphalt crack sealing at various locations within the Town/Village of Harrison, under State Contract #OGS Group 31555 Award 23334. Further funding for this work is available through CHIP’s funds.

10. Request by Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to dispose of a 2007 Cadillac CTS vehicle (VIN:1G6DP577270112986), which is no longer operable or required by department. The vehicle has exceeded its useful services life.

11. Request by Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to accept the donation in the amount of $200.00 by Carmine Macchia’s Landscaping and family, in recognition of our dedication. 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.

Late items…

12. Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to transfer funds from budget line 001-3120-100-0476, Police Software Maintenance, to budget line 001-3120-100-0250, Police Fixed Assets, to cover the cost of the purchase of license plate reader equipment.

13. Request by Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, for the Town Board to rescind Town Board Resolution 2025-281. Further request to approve the license plate reader equipment from Rekor. The item comprise license plate readers, software licenses, and mounting equipment. The total cost of this purchase will be $57,348.00. Funds are available in budget line 1-3120-100.02-50, Police Fixed Assets. Further request for the Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order after approval.

14. Request by Chief of Police, John T. Vasta, to approve the purchase of licenses plate reader requirements from DSS. The items comprise license plate readers, software licenses, and mounting equipment. The total cost of this purchase will be $51,199.56 and is to be funded by state grant funds. The funds are available in 1-3120-100.02-50, Police Fixed Assets. Further request for the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase order after approval.

15. Request by Harrison Resident, Megan Darrell, to hold a Block Party on October 18, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Hess Avenue, closing the entire street. Hess Avenue is a one block street between Coakley Avenue and Danner Avenue. all residents affected by the closure have been notified. Insurance will be submitted.

16. Request by receiver of taxes, michael Giordano, to accept the following list of 2024 unpaid taxes transferred to LIEN:

17. Request by Department of Public Works General Forman, Christopher Park, to accept the price quote from All Aspects Wildlife, LLC, for the removal and disposal of nuisance wildlife on Town Property. Further request for the Law Department to prepare the contract, the Supervisor to execute the contract and for the Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order payable to All Aspects Wildlife, LLC.

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Public Hearing in regards to Proposed Local Law Amending Chapter 54, entitled “Residency Requirements”.

F. OLD BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENTS

G. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION