Town Board Agenda September 6, 2018

September 6, 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 SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 AT 7:00 PM

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

PRESENTATION BY THE KNIFTY KNITTERS CLUB TO SHOWCASE THEIR CROCHETED AND KNITTED SPECIALTY ITEMS THAT WILL BE DONATED TO OUR AREA’S VETERANS, WOMEN’S SHELTERS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN

1. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR BELMONT ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 16, 2018

1.   Authorization to raise cap on legal fees in the matter of PEPA v. Town of Harrison to $25,000.00.

2.   Authorization to raise cap on legal fees in the matter of Town of Harrison v. POMCO to $25,000.00.

3.   Authorization to settle the claim in the matter of Lagani v. Town of Harrison in the amount of $30.00.

4.   Authorization to hire Capital Markets Advisors, LLC for consulting and advisory services in association with sewer related services in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.

5.   Authorization to hire Capital Markets Advisors, LLC for consulting and advisory services in connection with the Westchester Joint Water Works related services in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00.

1. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS

None

1. PUBLIC HEARING

1. WITHDRAWN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2018: Public Hearing RE: Verified Petition for Zoning Map Amendment- Soverato, LLC Premises: 280 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, New York

2. Continuation of Public Hearing RE: Amending Chapter 235, entitled “Zoning” Article VI, Supplemental Use and Dimensional Regulations by adding Section 235-33.3-B Two Family Residence District Supplemental Regulations.

1. PERSONNEL          

1. Request by Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to provisionally hire Mr. Kenji Kaneshiro as a full-time Library Assistant, effective September 10, 2018 at an annual salary of $46,639.

2. Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, for approval to appoint the following to the Seasonal availability list for the Recreation Department, effective September 1, 2018:

                        Chris Suarino              $11.00 hourly

                        Donna Caruso             $11.00 hourly

 E.  ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION

1. Request by Comptroller, Maureen MacKenzie, to adopt a resolution for the following budget transfer for the Building Department to purchase 2 printers for the office:

            Increase:

            001-3620-100-0220                            2,600

                        Building Dept-Office Equipment

                        Decrease:

                        001-3620-100-0102                            2,600

                        Building Dept-Salaries

2. Request by Kasia Stevens for authorization to hold a block party on Hess Avenue and to close the street on Saturday, September 22^nd from 11AM to 8PM. Insurance will be submitted.

3. 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.”

4. Request by Supervisor Belmont for approval of a proposal from Cleary Consulting for Planning Consulting Services for the Town of Harrison Central Business District Planning Study and Build-Out Analysis for a total amount of $89, 750. Further request authorization for the Supervisor to sign the Agreement after Law Department review.

5.   Notification by Superintendent of Recreation Gerry Salvo of the following “Great to Live in Harrison Day” weekend festivities:

10/06/18          Block Party – Fireworks 7:00 PM

West Harrison Fire Department

(Rain date: Sunday, October 7, 2018)

Open House 10 AM-2 PM

Harrison Police Headquarters

10/08/18          Parade 10 AM Line-up 9:30 AM

                                    Festival in Riis Park immediately following parade.

10/14/18          Car Show / Concert 10-4 PM

West Harrison Business District

6. Request by Deputy Village Attorney, Andrea Rendo, for authorization to decline the right of first refusal offer with respect to the proposed conveyance of approximately 11,174 square feet or .2565 acres of a portion county road 80 (A) located along Halstead Avenue in the Town/Village of Harrison.

7. Request by Deputy Village Attorney, Andrea Rendo, for authorization for the Supervisor to convey the roadway parcel to AvalonBay Communities, Inc. via quitclaim deed.

8. Request by Chief of Police, Joseph Yasinski, for authorization for Sergeant Erin Hinchey to attend the IACP’s Women’s Leadership Training Program – Prepare the Leaders of Tomorrow. The training will be held on October 28, 2018 through November 2, 2018 in New York City at a cost of $1,330.00. This is a budgeted item and funds are available in the Schooling Budget Line #001-3120-100-0415.

9. Request by Chief of Police, Joseph Yasinski, for authorization to accept a donation in the amount of $10,000.00 from Mr. Thomas Turalski. 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.

10. Request by Chief of Police, Joseph Yasinski, for authorization to accept a donation in the amount of $250.00 from Mr. and Mrs. William J. Whelan III. 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…

11. Request by Supervisor Belmont for authorization for the Town of Mamaroneck to use the mobile stage on Saturday, October 20, 2018, for their Food Truck Festival at Memorial Park near the Larchmont Train Station. Insurance will be submitted.

12. Request by Director of Community Services, Nina Marraccini, for approval to accept a donation to the Harrison Food Pantry from Marie Briganti in the amount of $718.00.

F.   OLD BUSINESS

G.  MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION