July 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 JULY 7, 2022 AT 7:00 PM
A. REPORT FROM SUPERVISOR DIONISIO ON DECISIONS MADE FOLLOWING TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON JUNE 16, 2022
1. Authorization to promote Rocky Consigliere, to the probational position of Police Sergeant, at an annual salary of $141,051.00, effective June 17, 2022.
2. Authorization to Promote Police Officer, Michele Dragone, to the probational position of Police Officer/Detective, at an annual salary of $133,755.00, effective June 17, 2022.
3. Authorization to Promote Police Officer, Charles Pascale, to the probational position of Police Officer/Detective, at an annual salary of $133,755.00, effective June 17, 2022.
4. Authorization to enter into an Advance Payment Agreement for 249 Halstead Avenue and to pay the appraised amount of 1,175,000.
5. Authorization to appoint David Gelfarb to the Planning Board.
6. Authorization to appoint Joseph Stout to Chairman of the Planning Board.
7. Authorization to accept the resignation of Henry Mohr as 2nd Assistant Chief of the Harrison Volunteer Fire Department.
B. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
1. Monthly Report by the Harrison Police Department for June 2022.
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2. Monthly Report by the Department of Public Works for June 2022.
3. Monthly Report by the Receivers of Taxes for June 2022.
C. PUBLIC HEARING
None
D. PERSONNEL
1. Request by, Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to accept the Resignation of School Crossing Guard, Larry Cicciello, effective June 24, 2022.
2. Request by, Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, to accept the Resignation of School Crossing Guard, Pat Tolve, effective, June 24, 2022.
3. Request by, Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, for approval of the following part-time, seasonal hires in the Recreation Department effective July 1, 2022:
Dylan Cottini Recreation Attendant $10.50 hourly
Jason Smrek Recreation Attendant $10.00 hourly
Peter Sposato Recreation Attendant $12.00 hourly
4. Request by, Personnel Manager, Debra Scocchera, for approval of the following hires for the 2022 Camp Season:
Sabrina Buffone Recreation Department $11.50 hourly
Gabe Enaya Life Guard $12.50 hourly
Sofia Miller Life Guard $12.50 hourly
Seina Russo Recreation Department $11.00 hourly
James Salerno Recreation Department $13.00 hourly
Andrea Sanchez Life Guard $12.75 hourly
Ariana Sanchez Life Guard $12.50 hourly
Aalliyah Sayas Recreation Department $12.00 hourly
Reina Thalheimer Recreation Department $11.00 hourly
Isabella Toska Recreation Department $10.50 hourly
Andrew Vecchio Recreation Department $12.50 hourly
Nicholas Vecchio Recreation Department $11.00 hourly
Gjergj Vajaj Life Guard $13.00 hourly
E. ACTIONS AND RESOLUTION
1. Request by, Building Inspector, Rocco Germani, to add Better Homes Electric Inspection Services, Inc. as an approved Electrical Inspection Agency for third party inspections. Better Homes has submitted the required insurance and we have verified the licensing and inspection requirements with the Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection.
2. Request by, Edward Tiburzi, for Permission to hold Block Party on Brookside Lane on July 30, 2022 from 4pm-10pm. Insurance has been submitted.
3. Request by, Race Director for the Westchester Triathlon, Eric Opdyke, to use various roadways for their annual charity triathlon event on September 18, 2022. Further request to have Police Officers at various posts during the bike portion of the triathlon and that the route be approved by the Police Department.
4. Request by, Coordinator of Computer Services, Michael Piccini, to auction the following equipment online using the online auction company, Auctions International, at no cost to the Town:
Description Serial #
Sony Model EVI-D100 Color Camera 139299
Sony Model EVI-D100 Color Camera 139301
Sony Model EVI-D100 Color Camera 139300
Sony Model EVI-D100 Color Camera 140103
YAMAHA Mixing Console MG82cx UCCNZ01008
EDIROL Wave/ MP3 Recorder R-09HR CX13920
Marshall V-R82DP-2C Monitor Rack and Screens 203142101158
Telemetrics PTZF3-CTRL Panel SONY CP-ITV-D300 080104171
Panasonic Live Switcher AW-SW350 L7TYA0012
Sony Stereo Cassette Deck Model: TC-WE475 8914588
JVC HDD Video Recorder Model: SR-DVM700U 093C0309
5. Request by, Superintendent of Recreation, Gerry Salvo, to accept the following donation for the Brentwood Fundraiser Project:
- Joe NYCE Productions Inc. $400.00
6. Request by, Brae Burn Country Club Executive Vice President, Timothy P. Barr, for approval for a Special Events Permit for Calvary Hospital’s 34th annual Golf Classic On August 1, 2022. Further request that the fee be waived.
7. Request by, Deputy Village Attorney, Andrea Rendo, for approval of an Inter-Municipal Bus Shelter Agreement between County of Westchester and the Town of Harrison. The agreement has been deemed in order by the Law Department. Further request the authorization for the Supervisor/Mayor to execute the agreement.
8. Request by, Veteran’s Affairs officer, Joe Mazzulo and the Town Comptroller, to open a budgetary account in the name of Harrison Hometown Heroes Banner Account to be held in a trust and agency fund. The Hometown Hereos Banners will be purchased by residents to hang in town from May to November 2023 and each year thereafter. The cost is $200.00 per banner (one time) and a $25 maintenance fee each year after.
9. Request by, Albert J. Pirro Jr, Attorney at Law, on behalf of his client Halstead Group, to set a public hearing for 47-49 Halstead Avenue.
10. Request by, Village Attorney, Jonathan Kraut, to schedule a Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law Enacting a New Chapter 63 entitled “Term Limits”.
11. Request by, Coordinator of Computers, Michael Piccini, to auction the following toner cartridges online using the online auction company, Auctions International, at no cost to the town. We no longer have the printers and copiers that use these cartridges and they are not usable in any of our current models.
12. Request by, Director of Community Services, Nina Marraccini, to accept the following donations made to the Harrison Food Pantry:
- $2,000.00 from an Anonymous donor
- $28.64 from Thomas DeBoucry
- $275.00 from Rye YMCA Pack A Van Event in store gift cards
- $500.00 from Katherine Frankel
- $47.00 from Stop and Shop Community Bag Program
- $1,500.00 from shop Rite Partners in Caring Program
- $200.00 from Westchester / Putman Chapter of Columbiettes
- $96.62 from Lauren Leader via PayPal
13. Request by, Director of Community Services, Nina Marraccini, to accept the following HPNAP Grants for the Harrison community Services Food Pantry:
- $3,000.00 HPNAP Grant
- $7,170.20 FY 2023 Green Thumb Program Award for fresh fruit and vegetables
14. A) WITHDRAWN
B) WITHDRAWN
15. Request by, President of Cadence Sports, Inc., Gary Matcalf, to request permission to hold 2022 Bike HSS. This is a bike ride to raise funds for the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York and will start and end at Manhattanville College.
16. Request by, President of G. Caboto Italian Club, Italo Panzariello, to hold a street fair in the parking lot at Park Avenue and Purdy Street on September 18, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Insurance will be submitted.
17. Request by, Chief of West Harrison Fire Department, Michael Pelligrino, for approval for two members to attend a rope rescue class being held at the NYS Fire Academy in Montour Falls, New York from July 8th to July 21st, 2022. The cost of the training and lodging should not exceed $1,000.00. Funds are available in 011-3411-100-0415.
18. Request by, Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo, for authorization to release the Subdivision Performance Bond, presently being held by the Town/Village of Harrison for 8 Woodlands Road Estates, LLC., pursuant to Planning Board Resolution No. PB2016/08. The project was completed to the Town Engineer’s satisfaction and the Bond was held for an additional two years as surety, in lieu of the applicant furnishing a Maintenance Bond.
19. Request by, Chief of Police, John Vasta, to accept a donation in the amount of $100.00 by Cindy K. Weissman on behalf of the Cindy Kabak Weisman Giving Account, a donor-advised fund. 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 Chief of Police.
20. Request by, Chief of Police, John Vasta, to renew the Inter-Municipality Agreement between the County of Westchester and the Town/Village of Harrison Police Department. This agreement is in order for our personnel to instruct at the Westchester County’s Police Academy and gets renewed every five years. This contract has been reviewed and approved by the Law Department and has been found to be in order. Further resolved to authorize the Supervisor/Mayor to execute the agreement.
21. Request by, Town Engineer, Michael J. Amodeo, to hire ELQ Industries, Inc. to install a drainage system within West Street, (between 321 and 340 West Street), at a cost not to exceed $575,000.00. ELQ Industries, Inc. was awarded the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services Contract for Region 1, for Paving and Excavating under the Gordian ezIQC – City of White Plains contract #903198. Funding in the amount $445,000.00 is available in the following capital accounts:
- Acc.#: 08DR05 - $179,086
- Acc.#:14DR18 - $26,559
- Acc.#:19DR11 - $239,355
If needed, the remaining $130,000 will be subsequently requested. This will enable us to commence with work now, in order to complete work prior to school re-opening in September. Further authorization is requested for the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order payable to ELQ Industries at an amount of $445,000.00.
22. Notification by Town Engineer, Mike Amodeo, for a Building Permit application for 59 Congress Street, Block 385, Lot 35, located within FEMA designated Flood Plains. Town Code Section 235-32-B states: “All Plans for buildings built in flood areas as defined above shall be transmitted to the Town Engineer for a recommendation as to the minimum floor level of the building and the final grading of the property. Such recommendation must be confirmed by a resolution of the Town Board prior to the issuance of a building permit conformation to the commendations”.
Further Request that the Town Board approve the recommendations of the Town Engineer for development of 59 Congress Street, Block 385, Lot 35, and forward to the Building Department.
23. Request by, Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo, to appoint George Mottarella, P.E., as the Town representative to the Westchester County Refuse District No. 1 Advisory Board. Mr. Mottarella is a Harrison resident and has experience with serving as a representative on this Advisory Board since 1997. The advisory board is responsible for advising and consulting with the County Board and the Division of Solid Waste Management on matter relating to the administration and operation of County Refuse Disposal District No. 1.
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A) Request by, Town Attorney, Frank Allegretti, for approval of the quote from Indigo Golf Partners in the amount of $28,471.51, for the purchase of IT equipment. Further request to authorize the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order to Troon, with a funding source to be identified by the Comptroller. Funding sources is Enterprise Account for Harrison Meadows Country Club.
B) Request by, Town Attorney, Frank Allegretti, for approval of the quote from TPC Turf Product in the amount of $19,385.02, for the purchase of a golf equipment lift and a greens vibration roller. Further request to authorize the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase Order TPC Turf Products, with a funding source to be identified by the Comptroller. Funding sources is Enterprise Account for Harrison Meadows Country Club.
25. Request by, Town Engineer, Michael Amodeo, to increase Purchase Order #420637 issued for Mitchell Wilk Architecture PC, for architectural services in connection with renovating Harrison Meadows Country Club grill from $6,000.00 to $16,350.00. The initial amount was preliminary drawings. This additional cost will cover completion of final design plans for construction. This will be charged to the Harrison Meadows Enterprise Fund #19. Further authorization is requested for the Purchasing Department to increase Purchase Order #420637 payable to Mitchell Wilk Architecture PC from $6,000.00 to $16,350.00.
F. OLD BUSINESS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
G. MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION