April 7, 2022
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, APRIL 7, 2022 AT 7:00 PM
A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR DIONISIO ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON MARCH 16, 2022
1. Authorization to rescind Town Board Resolutions 2022-13 and 2022-14 in connection with the work and professional services previously approved for the matter of Muchmore Road/Lawrence Lane.
2. Authorization to accept the resignation of Deputy Town Clerk, Kayla Garritano, with regret, with her last day worked being March 25, 2022.
3. Authorization accept the hire of Gina Smoyver to the position of Deputy Town Clerk, effective March 28, 2022, at an annual salary of $58,568.00.
4. Authorization to approve the appointment of Joseph Stout as the Acting Planning Board Chairman.
B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
1. Monthly Report by the Building Department and Code Enforcement for the month of March, 2022.
2. Monthly Report by the Bureau of Fire Prevention for the month of March, 2022.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing regarding a proposed Local Law titled “Amending Chapter 207 entitled, ‘Taxation.’”
D. PERSONNEL
1. Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to approve part-time, seasonal hiring of Gerardo Cicchillo Jr., in the Recreation Department effective April 11th, 2022, with an hourly rate of pay of $12.00.
2. Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to approve of the following list of seasonal employees for the 2022 Season:
Name Title Hourly Rate of Pay
Giovanna Albanese Recreation Attendant $11.00 hourly
Gianna Allegretti Recreation Attendant $11.00 hourly
Arianna Amoriello Life Guard $14.00 hourly
Robbie Budde Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Alessia Cappello Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly
Mary Casanova Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly
Samantha Cipriano Life Guard $14.00 hourly
Robert Cirillo Recreation Attendant $11.50 hourly
Anthony Coppola Life Guard $13.50 hourly
Kelly Coppola Life Guard $13.00 hourly
Austin Corvino Life Guard $13.50 hourly
Dean Corvino Life Guard $12.75 hourly
Yolanda Cumming Recreation Atten. (Snack bar) $13.00 hourly
Rocco Di Feo Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Paula DiMiceli Recreation Attendant $11.50 hourly
Carlos Fiqueroa Recreation Attendant $12.50 hourly
Emma Fitzgerald Recreation Attendant $11.00 hourly
Ruth Ann Frattarola Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Gabriella Fraulini Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Angelina Galente Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Nicole Giandomenico Recreation Attendant $11.00 hourly
Carolyn Mancusi Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Andrew Marano Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Alessandra Mastragiacomo Recreation Attendant $11.00 hourly
Heidi Monke Recreation Attendant $10.00 hourly
Melissa Morocho Recreation Attendant $11.50 hourly
Calissa Mullin Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Anthony Palatucci Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly
Nicholas Pellegri Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Yasmin Plachi Recreation Attendant $11.50 hourly
Sergio Sadl Recreation Attendant $11.50 hourly
Andrea Sanchez Recreation Attendant $11.00 hourly
Michelle Simkin Life Guard $13.00 hourly
Arthur Troilo Recreation Atten. (Field Maint.) $11.50 hourly
3. Request by Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to approve of the following list of seasonal employees for the 2022 Season #2:
Name Title Hourly Rate of Pay
Madison Ward Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Tyler Bocek Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Kelsey Ciafone Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Thomas J. (T.J.) Ciafone Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly
Ivan Espinoza Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly
Liugi Fata Recreation Attendant $10.00 hourly
Zachary Fontecchio Life Guard $12.75 hourly
Brianna Giuliano Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly
Kayla Gurrieri Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Rosie Massa Recreation Attendant $13.00 hourly
Mariann Sposato Life Guard $12.75 hourly
Vinny Spoto Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly
E. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION
1. Request by Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to accept the following donations made to the Brentwood Fundraiser Project:
- $350 from the Bruschi Family
- $400 from the Haynes Architecture P.C.
- $400 from the Harding Family
- $750 from the Straface Family
- 1,500 from the Straface Family
- $350 from the Digilio Family
- $350 from the Lemm Family
- $400 from the Colavito Family
- $400 from the Gould Family
- $400 from Phillip Grimaldi, Jr. Atty at Law
- $350 from the Sherman Family
- $400 from GJG General Contracting, LLC
- $400 from the Harrison Paint Supply, Inc.
- $350 from the Pizzo Family
- $400 from Servpro of White Plains
- $400 from the UFC Gym in Mamaroneck
- $400 from Mr. Electric of Westchester
- $400 from Southern Table, Inc
- $400 from Wood & Fire
- $350 from the Dempsey Family
2. Request by Chief of Fire District #2, Ralph Straface, for Fire Fighter’s Mike Pelligrino and Adam Straface to attend NYS Association of Fire Chiefs training in Truck Company Ops at City of New York Fire training academy on April 10th 2022 at a cost not to exceed $950. Funding is available in the training account #011-3411-100-0415
3. Request by Superintendent of Recreation, Garry Salvo, for St. Anthony’s Festival Organizers to utilize the small platform stage during their event on June 3rd, 4th and 5th.
4. Request to adopt an updated Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials to report to the New York State and Local Employee’s Retirement System.
5. Request by, the Superintendent of Recreation and the Purchasing Department, to reject the bid for Bus Services. One bid was received and we would like additional bids to adhere to competitive bid requirements. Further request to re-advertise and receive Bids for Bus Services.
6. Request by Director of Community Services, Nina Marraccini, to accept the following donations made to the Harrison Food Pantry:
7. Request by Library Director, Galina Chernykh, to attend the Public Library Association Annual Conference in Portland from March 22nd to March 26th. The total cost of registration, lodging and travel will not exceed $2,500. The funds are budgeted and available in the Library’s operating budget, all receipts will be supplied to the Comptroller’s office upon return.
8. Request by Chief of West Harrison Fire Department, Mike Pellegrino, to approve the following Budget Transfer:
To transfer $36,000 from the budget line 010-3410-100-0402, Equipment Mtce. And Repair, to budget line 010-3410-100-0240, Other Equipment. The funds will be used to obtain new and updated equipment for our new Tower Ladder.
BUDGET TRANSFER
INCREASE:
010-3410-100-0240
Fire District #1 Other Equipment $36,000
DECREASE:
010-3410-100-0402
Fire District #1 Equipment Mtce. And Repair $36,000
9. Request by Chief of Police, John Vasta, to accept a $100.00 donation to the Harrison Police Department from Ms. Elizabeth Tretter. The check should be deposited in the Police Donation Account.
10. Request by Director of Community Services, Nina Marraccini, to accept the following donations made to the Harrison Food Pantry:
11. Request by Supervisor Dionsio to authorize KG&D Architects to circulate a Notice of Intent for the Town/Village Board of Harrison to serve as Lead Agency for the Harrison Recreation & Community Center Site Plan located at Section 253, Block 25, Lots 28, 31, 33, 34, & 37. The Town/Village Board of Harrison intends to assume the role of Lead Agency for the Coordinated Review pursuant to SEQRA. Enclosed is Part 1 of Environmental Assessment from (“EAF”) prepared to assess the Action.
12. Request by, Engineering Department, to renew the contract with Millennium Strategies for Grant Writing Services and Grant Management for an additional 12 months. Millennium Strategies had provided Grant Consulting Services to the Town of Harrison since 2015. They have assisted the town in obtaining grant funding from various State, County and Federal organizations. Through the efforts of Millennium Strategies, the Town has been awarded grants totaling $9,371,294.00. Further authorization is requested for Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order payable to Millennium Strategies in an amount not to exceed $37,800.00. Funding for this contract is available in Engineering Department Operating Budget, Special Line – 001-1440-100-0407.
13. Request by, Engineering Department, to accept NYSDEC Annual MS4 Stromwater Reports for years 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022.
14. Request by, Chief of Police, John Vasta, to request that all sworn department members attend the Black Hole Jiu Jitsu Training, which includes Defensive Tractics, Control Techniques and Non-Lethal Use of Force classes. This training will be held at the Nike Base/Harrison Police Training Facility from May 2nd through May 31st 2022. The cost of this training will be $2,400.00. This is a Budged item and funds are available in the schooling Budget Line #001-3120-100-0415.
15. Request by, Chief of Police, John Vasta, to request that two department members attend the 870 Remington Shotgun Armorer Training Course. This training will be held at the Bedford Police Department on May 17th and May 18th 2022. The cost of this training will be $800.00. This is a Budgeted item and funds are available in the Schooling Budget Line #001-3120-100-0415.
16. Authorization to rescind the following resolutions. These resolutions will not be acted on.
A. TBR 2022-99 to Issue a Purchase Order for pool and snack bar furniture at Harrison Meadows Country Club to Ratana.
B. TBR 2022-127 to Issue a Purchase Order to Troon not Ratana, for Harrison Meadows Country Club outdoor furniture.
C. TBR 2022-145 to Advertise and Receive Bids for construction work to the bar area and locker rooms, and exterior painting at the Harrison Meadows Country Club.
17. Authorization to rescind the following Town Board Resolutions and transfer to the Village Board.
A.TBR 2022-071 to issue a Purchase Orders for Harrison Meadows Country Club.
B. TBR 2022-131 Authorization to Issue a Purchase Order for Harrison Meadows Country Club.
C. TBR 2022-132A to issue a Purchase Order for Harrison Meadows Country Club.
D. TBR 2022-132B to issue a Purchase Order for Harrison Meadows Country Club.
E. TBR 2022-133 to issue a Purchase Order for Harrison Meadows Country Club.
F. TBR 2022-141 to issue a Purchase Order for Harrison Meadows Country Club.
G. TBR 2022-142 to issue a Purchase Order for Harrison Meadows Country Club.
H. TBR 2022-143 to issue a Purchase Order for Harrison Meadows Country Club.
I. TBR 2022-144 to issue a Purchase Order for Harrison Meadows Country Club.
J. TBR 2022-146 to issue a Purchase Order for Harrison Meadows Country Club.
18. Request by, Purchasing Department to advertise and receive bids for Rental of 20-Yard Containers.
Late items…
19. Request by, Superintendent of Recreation, to purchase and install (2) New Bingo and Entertainment Systems in the West Harrison Senior Annex Building and the Veteran’s Memorial Building. The (2) Digital Bingo Flashboard Touchscreen Control Panels and (2) Professional Table Top Bingo Machines will be purchased from US Bingo, Inc. in the amount of $10,190.00. The equipment and miscellaneous items will be installed by Talos Security System, LLC in the amount of 4,800.00. Further request to accept the donation of (4) 85” Televisions donated by the Carvevalla Family. Funding is as follows:
20. Request by Supervisor Dioniso to authorize the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order to KG+D Architects in the amount of $40,000 for (2) additional field tests needed to complete the SEQR environmental review process. Funding is available Capital Account 17RE15 – New Recreation Facility.
21. Request by Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo, to hire ELQ Industries, Inc. to purchase and install equipment and furniture for Harrison Meadows Country Club at a cost not to exceed $1,153,805.14.Funding for the contract is available in Capital Account #21-SI-08 "Harrison Meadows Country Club Capital Account" and ARPA funds.
The following budget modification is needed to properly record the utilization of ARPA funds for the purchase.
BUDGET MODIFICATION:
INCREASE:
001-0000-040-4091
TOWN FUND FEDERAL AID $753,806
INCREASE:
001-9501-100-0919
TOWN FUND TRANSFER OUT
TO ENTERPRISE FUND HARRISON MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB $753,806
Further request for Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order payable to ELQ Industries, Inc at an amount not to exceed $1,153,805.14.
F. OLD BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
G. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION