PATTERSON TOWN BOARD MEETING
PATTERSON TOWN HALL
1142 ROUTE 311
PATTERSON, NY 12563
JANUARY 26, 2011
MINUTES
PRESENT: MICHAEL GRIFFIN, SUPERVISOR
KEVIN BURNS, COUNCILMAN
JOSEPH CAPASSO, COUNCILMAN
GINNY NACERINO, COUNCILWOMAN
EDMOND O’CONNOR, DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
EILEEN CORBLEY, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK
TIMOTHY CURTISS, TOWN COUNSEL
Salute to the Flag and Roll Call.
Supervisor Griffin called the Patterson Town Board meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. with 10 in attendance.
AUDIT OF BILLS
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept the Abstract No. 1 as written:
General Fund $629.64, Waste Water Treatment Plant $3,892.67, Capital Fund $3,414.46, Patterson Light District $475.12, Patterson Park District $59.38, Alpine Water District $128.96, Dorset Hollow Water District $822.51, Fox Run Water District $32.72, Grand Total Abstract $9,455.46.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns, yes; Mr. Capasso, yes; Mrs. Nacerino, yes; Mr. O’Connor, yes; Mr. Griffin, yes.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept the Abstract No. 2 as written:
General Fund $209,862.69, Highway Fund $98,366.57, Putnam Lake Fire District $45,527.00, Patterson Fire District $68,294.00, Waste Water Treatment Plant $216.98, Capital Fund $287,727.95, Putnam Lake Light District $1,618.61, Patterson Light District $1,676.05, Putnam Lake Refuse District #1 $28,522.02, Patterson Refuse District #2 $47,317.85, Patterson Park District $1,802.13, Dorset Hollow Water District $449.00, Fox Run Water District $430.00, Trust & Agency $2,957.50, Grand Total Abstract $794,768.35.
Seconded by Mr. Capasso. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns, yes; Mr. Capasso, yes; Mrs. Nacerino, yes; Mr. O’Connor, yes; Mr. Griffin, yes.
JOSEPH CAPASSO
HIGHWAY MEMO – WOOD STOVE
Mr. Capasso stated I have a memo from the Highway Department regarding the wood stove. I think we made it this far in the year and I would like to look into alternative ways of heating this building rather than the wood stove. I passed by there on Saturday and saw smoke barreling out of them. The odor was really bad. I agree with some people that we have to look for a different way other than burning wood in those stoves. I think it is harsh for the residents that live in the area. I like the propane space heaters hanging off the ceilings. We would just have to control the thermostats. It’s a garage, it doesn’t have to be heated to 75 to 80 degrees.
Mr. Capasso stated I would like to table ordering a wood stove for $16,000.00 and look into something different. I’m not saying we aren’t going to go with it but I would like to look into something else.
Mr. Burns stated can we get through the rest of the winter with this.
Mr. Capasso stated I believe so. They have been using this in January. We also have the oil burner in there that helps.
Mr. Griffin stated we know natural gas is out.
Mr. Capasso stated they want $100,000.00 to run the line down there.
Mr. O’Connor stated talking about the smoke; the fire department has been called on more than one occasion because people thought there was a fire down there.
Mrs. Nacerino stated we need to find a cleaner source of energy and cost effective as well.
Mr. Capasso stated I will look into this.
RECREATION REQUEST – CUSTODIAN
Mr. Capasso stated Ray Blanar, Recreation Director; Paul Fava, Building Maintenance & Operations and myself had a meeting on December 21, 2011, we agreed to hire a custodian for an extra four hours on Saturday and Sunday at $10.00 per hour.
Mr. Capasso made a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to advertise to hire a custodian for the Recreation Center to clean the bathrooms, the floors etc. All letters of interest should be sent to Ray Blanar and have his recommendation come to us.
Mr. Griffin stated I would recommend that he and Paul do the interviews.
Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
EMTG PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES – RECREATION CENTER A/C - DISCUSSION
Mr. Capasso stated we are still working on the air conditioning for the Recreation Center. I believe it is a necessity and we need to look into it. How are we going to do it and who is going to pay for it. That is the biggest problem. Mike and I spoke about it. We received a proposal from an engineering firm. They are looking for $14,000.00 to just design the system and $3,000.00 for structural. They came up with a different scenario than the first one. They want to put roof units on the building and eliminate the old system. That is very costly and I don’t know if that is the right way to go.
Mr. Griffin stated I agree. He came up with an off the cuff price somewhere in the neighborhood of $250,000.00. The original proposal for the air conditioner was somewhere around $300,000.00. It’s not terribly out of line with why we didn’t do it in the first place. Joe has an excellent idea and if Counsel you can come up with the right answer I think we could come up with a much more cost effective way to do this.
Mrs. Nacerino stated we have to be careful how we approach things.
Mr. Capasso stated the building has been open for seven years and hasn’t had air conditioning yet.
Mrs. Nacerino stated we already spent $11,000.00 on the first engineering study and this one is $17,000.00. It doesn’t seem like this is something you are comfortable with so we can’t keep spending this kind of money to get the engineering study that fits.
Mr. Griffin stated we wouldn’t want anyone to confuse us with Putnam County and the Senior Center and the $1,000,000.00 they spent studying something they never planned to build. I think you are on point Joe to do it through fund raisers, sponsorships and advertising. We had a meeting with Raymond and asked him to come up with a scenario on how to make “X” amount of dollars to use the facility.
Mr. Capasso stated it’s not only the air conditioning we have to worry about, the floor is a mess too. They don’t even want to play basketball on it anymore.
TOWN ENGINEER APPOINTMENT
Mr. Capasso stated we never appointed the Town Engineer at the Organizational Meeting because we had questions about their billing. Rich Williams, Mike Griffin and I had a meeting with them and ironed all of it out.
Mr. Capasso introduced the following Resolution for Renewal of Professional Services Contract with Maser Consulting P.A. for General Municipal and Technical Engineering Services:
R-0111-01
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. R-0409-04 dated April 22, 2009, The Town of Patterson awarded Maser Consulting P.A. the contract to perform the general municipal and technical engineering services within the Town of Patterson; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2009, the Town of Patterson and Maser Consulting P.A. entered into a Professional Services Contract for General Municipal and Technical Engineering Services; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Patterson has received the attached Reinstatement Request from Maser Consulting P.A.; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Patterson and Maser Consulting P.A. wish to renew the Professional Services Contract for General Municipal and Technical Engineering Services for the year 2011 in accordance with the attached Reinstatement Request from Maser Consulting P.A.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the renewal of the Professional Services Contract for General Municipal and Technical Engineering Services with Maser Consulting P.A.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Professional Services Contract for General Municipal and Technical Engineering Services dated July 27, 2009 shall be renewed for a period of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2011 and terminating at midnight on December 31, 2011; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor.
Mr. Burns stated discussion. Conversation ensued regarding Maser Consulting.
All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. Griffin stated just for the record Maser Consulting has been reappointed. We will then prepare a contract.
MICHAEL GRIFFIN
BROOK FARM VETERINARY – CONTRACT RENEWAL
Mr. Griffin stated
for the past few years we have used Brook Farm as a primary shelter
contractor for the Town for dog control. We have saved a large
amount of money and spent probably twenty percent or less than what
we were paying in prior years to the Humane Society. They have
agreed to accept a contract from us again for the same prices and
considerations.
Mr. Griffin introduced the following Resolution for Acceptance of Agreement Between
the Town of Patterson and Brook Farm Veterinary Center:
R-0111-02
WHEREAS, the Town of Patterson is required to provide animal shelter services in accordance with the provisions of Article VII of the Agriculture and Markets Law of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Patterson desires to contract with a veterinarian to receive and hold dogs that are captured by the Patterson Dog Control Officer pursuant to the Patterson Town Code and the Agriculture and Markets Law of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, by resolution dated December 26, 2007, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson accepted the proposal of Brook Farm Veterinary Center to receive and hold dogs that are captured by the Patterson Dog Control Officer pursuant to the Patterson Town Code and the Agriculture and Markets Law of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, on December 31, 2007 the Town of Patterson and Brook Farm Veterinary Center entered into a formal Agreement, which terminated on December 31, 2008; and WHEREAS, on September 9, 2009, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson accepted to renew the Agreement with the Contractor for the period commencing January 1, 2009 and terminating on December 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2009, the Town of Patterson and the Contractor entered into a formal Agreement, which terminated on December 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Patterson and Brook Farm Veterinary Center wish to renew said Agreement for the period commencing January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby approves the attached Agreement between the Town of Patterson and Brook Farm Veterinary Center for the period commencing January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the attached Agreement between the Town of Patterson and Brook Farm Veterinary Center and any and all other documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
NYSEG – TAX CERTIORARI - SETTLEMENT
Mr. Curtiss stated this has been going on for quite a while. The issue was how do you appraise transmission lines and power stations. We are using the state rates and appraisals. It’s turned out that we owe them some money on a couple of parcels and they owe us some money on a couple of parcels so basically it will be a wash.
Mr. Griffin introduced the following Resolution for New York State Electric & Gas Corporation Tax Certiorari:
R-0111-03
WHEREAS, tax certiorari proceedings were brought on behalf of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation for the years 2001 through 2010 affecting the parcels designated as Section 999, Block 99, Lots 112.-1, 112.-1, 112.-3, 114, 116.-1 and 116.-2 in the Town of Patterson; and
WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to settle the tax certiorari proceedings in accordance with the attached Stipulation and Order prepared by Glenn B. Robbins, Esq., attorney for Petitioner; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to authorize its counsel, Timothy J. Curtiss, Esq., to sign said Stipulation and Order on behalf of the Town of Patterson; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson further wishes to authorize the Supervisor to seek financing, if necessary, to pay the judgment after entry, at an interest rate not to exceed Seven Percent (7%);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes its counsel, Timothy J. Curtiss, Esq., to sign the Stipulation and Order on behalf of the Town of Patterson; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to seek financing, if necessary, to pay the judgment obtained by Petitioner at an interest rate not to exceed Seven Percent (7%).
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
JUSTICE COURT RELOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr. Griffin stated I would like to pass this resolution tonight but there is a tax charge in here for $4.54 a month. I want to make sure that it is not a sales tax charge or is it a federal charge that is required. If it is a sales tax then we will have to have that stricken from the resolution.
Mr. Griffin introduced the following Resolution Acceptance of Agreements with NYCONN Security Systems, Inc. in the amount of $61.54 per month:
R-0111-04
WHEREAS, The Town of Patterson has received the two (2) attached Alarm System Agreements from NYCONN Security Systems, Inc. for the monitoring of the burglar and fire alarm systems at the new Patterson Courthouse; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Patterson and NYCONN Security Systems, Inc. wish to enter into the attached Alarm System Agreements; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby approves the Alarm System Agreements with NYCONN Security Systems, Inc.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the two (2) attached Alarm System Agreements and any and all other documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
JUSTICE COURT RELOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr. Griffin stated the court is moving tomorrow and will be open for business on Monday, January 31, 2011. Anyone who is watching this and has a court date on the 31st come over to the building behind the Town Hall.
USED CELL PHONES
Mr. Griffin stated the Town Board decided we weren’t going to pay for cell phones for emergency responders. We now have three cell phones that will be turned in. They are probably worthless in terms of resale value. I would like permission to donate them to a women’s shelter or someone who could use it for at least 911 responses.
Mr. O’Connor stated I’ve run into a couple of problems. I would like to keep one just to see what happens.
Mr. Griffin stated hold off on the donation of the cell phones.
WWTP HEATING SYSTEM
Mr. Griffin stated I would like to table this because we haven’t gotten all of the bids back as of close of business today.
QUAIL RIDGE REQUEST – ROAD DEDICATION
Mr. Griffin stated we received a letter from Quail Ridge Homeowners Association.
The Quail Ridge HOA Board of Managers, which represents 38 homeowners, is requesting that the Town take over the maintenance of Danand and Phillard Roads. Over the last few years the Town has taken over several other private development roads throughout Patterson that are similar in size and construction to ours.
Mr. Griffin stated part has to do with road dedication preparation.
Mr. Curtiss stated we have to do an inspection.
Mr. Griffin stated we would have to authorize the Town Engineering to do an inspection.
Mr. Curtiss stated if it is ok then I will draw up the dedication paperwork.
Mr. Stuart Young, Board of Managers at Quail Ridge stated the note that we sent you basically states our objective to get the road dedicated and taken over by the Town. We will be more than happy to have engineers come out and look at the road and do whatever it takes to bring it up to specs. We think it is in good shape and we will work along with you.
Mr. Griffin stated I’ve had a brief discussion with the Highway Department and they don’t seem to think that it is an impossible task to provide the additional services. At this point, do we want to authorize the Town Engineer to go out there and do the road inspections. I think we would have to wait until spring at this point.
Mr. O’Connor made a motion that we authorize the Town Engineer to inspect Quail Ridge Road for the possible dedication to the Town as soon as it is possible.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
EDMOND O’CONNOR
DISTRICT #1 GARBAGE BID – AWARD CONTRACT
Mr. O’Connor introduced the following Resolution for Acceptance of Bid for Refuse, Recyclables and Bulk Collection Contract for Garbage District No. 1:
R-0111-05
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson has duly advertised for bids for the refuse, recyclables and bulk collection contract for Garbage District No. 1; and
WHEREAS, Sanit Pro D/B/A Suburan Carting has submitted the lowest bid proposal for the refuse, recyclables and bulk collection contract for Garbage District No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to accept the bid proposal submitted by Sanit Pro D/B/A Suburan Carting .
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby accepts the bid of Sanit Pro D/B/A Suburan Carting for the refuse, recyclables and bulk collection contract for Garbage District No. 1; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Seconded by Mr. Burns. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns, yes; Mr. Capasso, recused; Mrs. Nacerino, yes; Mr. O’Connor, yes; Mr. Griffin, yes. 4-1.
TRANSFER STATION – ADVERTISE BID
Mr. O’Connor made a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to advertise the Transfer Station bids for Garbage District No. 2 for the Town of Patterson on February 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. Griffin stated we need to sit down and discuss the single source recycling scenario and put a bid together for that as well.
ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS – CHESAPEAKE BAY RESOLUTION
Mr. O’Connor stated New York State represents 10% of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The EPA is coming out with serious restrictions on excess nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment going into the Chesapeake Bay. According to the Association of Towns they are overdoing the amount. They would like us to make a resolution regarding the need to delay the implementation of Chesapeake Bay total maximum daily load requirements. I would like to support the State of New York and ask for less astringent measures to be put upon New York.
Mr. Williams stated how about the Town agree to support the resolution for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed when the Association of Towns agrees to do one for the East of Hudson Watershed. The burden on the East of Hudson Watershed is ten times what the Chesapeake Bay Watershed is per capita.
Mr. Griffin stated based on a conversation with Jim Tierney, they estimate the cost of compliance for Chesapeake Bay clean up to be between three and six billion dollars.
Mr. O’Connor made a motion to recommend two letters. One for East of Hudson impact costs of phosphorus and nitrogen and the other one regarding the Chesapeake Bay allocations to New York.
PUTNAM LAKE SENIORS REQUEST
Mr. O’Connor made a motion to approve the request for the Putnam Lake Seniors to have a St. Patrick’s luncheon at Sciortino for approximately 50 people for a total of $1,000.00 from their approved budget.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
GINNY NACERINO
JUSTICE COURT – ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS
Mrs. Nacerino stated I would like to accept two resignations. I would like to read this into the record:
This is to advise you that I hereby tender my resignation as Court Clerk in the Town of Patterson effective December 31, 2010. Catherine M. Farrell.
Mrs. Nacerino stated I would like to thank Cathy for her 14 years of service to the Town of Patterson.
I, Howard Donohue hereby tender my resignation as Court Officer effective December 31, 2010.
Mrs. Nacerino stated I would like to recognize Howard for his 31 years of service with the Town of Patterson. These are among Patterson’s finest and we acknowledge all that they contributed to the Town of Patterson with gratitude.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept the two resignations.
Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
SCHEDULE INTERVIEWS FOR TOWN CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – PART TIME
Mrs. Nacerino stated I would like to schedule interviews for the Code Enforcement Officer part-time position which we advertised for. How many resumes did we receive.
Mr. Griffin stated four, I believe. Do you want to have Nick Lamberti and Dave Raines do the interviewing first and then we can interview them.
Mrs. Nacerino stated I think that would be a better idea because they know what they are looking for and we could interview the final one or two candidates.
Mr. O’Connor stated I spoke to Dave and he said the job title needs to be changed.
Mr. Griffin stated we clarified the job title with Putnam County Personnel. The job title of Codes Compliance Officer does not exist. We had it as a Codes Compliance Officer and they had it as a Codes Enforcement Officer. It was a part-time position exempt, it is still part-time exempt and you don’t need to be certified. I’ll speak to Dave and Nick to see what their issue is.
Mr. Griffin stated do you want to talk about the lawyer’s.
Mrs. Nacerino stated you wanted to do the interviews in March.
Mr. Griffin stated we will put it on the agenda for February 9, 2011 Town Board meeting.
RECREATION REQUEST(S)
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the purchase of reversible flag football jerseys from WBA Shirts for $9.99 each for an amount not to exceed $1,598.40.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve Raymond Blanar for the Annual New York State Recreation and Park Conference in Verona, New York. In accordance with our 2011 budget the Town will only allocate for 75% of any fees incurred for conferences. Total cost is $808.00 and Raymond will be responsible for approximately $200.00.
Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
P.A.B. FEES/FORMS AND PROCUREMENT REQUEST
Mrs. Nacerino stated I have a letter from the Park Advisory Board regarding the multi-use permit fee.
The fee is $500.00 per year for any multi-use holder. They have generally been the local sports team and the Recreation Department. We recommended the fee be changed to $100.00 per month for each multi-use permit. This will allow the permit holders to choose the months that he or she will be using the fields while allowing other multi-use permit holder to use the fields during the available times. The multi-use permit form was in need of updating. We have done so and have attached a copy.
Mrs. Nacerino stated I have reviewed the forms and applaud the Park Advisory Board for being pro-active in reviewing this.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the new form and new fee of $100.00 per month.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the request from the P.A.B. for the pump house heater with the lowest quote being $600.00.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
VISITOR SIGN-IN SHEET - DISCUSSION
Mrs. Nacerino stated I have a memo I would like to read into the record:
Through the course of the day there are many people in and out of Town Hall. To ensure accountability I believe it would be prudent to have all visitors sign in with the Receptionist upon entry. The rational is twofold. First, it is important from a security perspective to know who is in the building at any given time. Second, it is equally important from a safety perspective should a fire or emergency situation occur. Although there are video cameras installed at the Town Hall, I believe this is a simple measure to further ensure the safety, protection and welfare of our Elected Officials, staff and patrons. Attached is a sample template for Board approval.
Mrs. Nacerino stated the sign in policy is used throughout the Brewster School and Carmel Schools. We have a sophisticated system in Brewster and there is no one that enters the building that does not sign in so we know exactly where they are. This method is also used at Putnam Hospital Center as well as Carmel Town Hall. Southeast does not have a receptionist but upon entry the employees are situated behind bullet proof glass. I spoke with Tess at Town Hall yesterday and she indicated that their insurance carrier cited that in accordance with the workplace and violence mandate, a sign-in sheet was very strongly recommended from a liability standpoint. I later spoke to Supervisor Doherty who said she plans to follow this measure. I checked on the Public Sector and Human Resources website. I think this is a simple measure and is in the right direction to ensure safety.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept this form.
Seconded by Mr. Capasso.
Mr. O’Connor stated discussion. We often don’t have someone there, most of the time there is someone there. There was a sign up today saying if the Receptionist is not here go into the Town Clerk’s office.
Mr. Griffin stated I have never signed in at Putnam Hospital.
Mr. O’Connor stated the only time they ask you to sign in is when you go up and ask them what room the person is in.
Mrs. Nacerino stated that wasn’t the case when my husband was in the hospital.
Mr. Burns stated I can’t get past the principal’s office without signing in to go anywhere. My wife is the nurse and I’m just going there and they won’t let me in without signing in. I went to Fishkill Town Hall and compared to here Fishkill is like a fortress.
Mrs. Nacerino stated it is a baby step in the right direction. It is not the end all in total security.
Mr. Burns stated why don’t we start with a sign in sheet and in three months see where we are at.
Mr. Capasso stated I defused a situation with a resident regarding the Highway Department and snow plowing. I spoke to him and calmed the situation.
Mr. Griffin stated are you going to ask Jane to enforce the sign in policy and evaluate who is coming in. Someone comes in agitated and no one is in the building, Jane is going to deal with it.
Mr. Capasso stated call the cops.
Mr. Griffin stated in terms of someone coming in here with the intention of doing damage or harm or shooting someone, whether they sign in or don’t isn’t going to change that. If you want to look at serious security issues you have to look much further than a sign-in sheet. We have cameras.
Mrs. Nacerino stated I think it is a step in the right direction for us to be more accountable.
Mr. Griffin stated if someone is intent on doing harm or damage, a sign in sheet isn’t going to make a difference.
Mrs. Nacerino stated Antoinette stated that when she hires the new person for her office that person was going to sit in for Jane.
Mr. Curtiss stated I think it is a good practice.
All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to table the Non-bid procurement from the Park Advisory Board for the lawn mower.
KEVIN BURNS
TIME OFF REQUEST(S)
Mr. Burns made a motion to approve three (3) time off requests as written.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
BUDGET TRANSFER(S)
Mr. Burns made a motion to approve three Budget Transfer requests No. 1, 2 and 3.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
PATTERSON LIBRARY – RELEASE OF ANNUAL FUNDS
Mr. Burns introduced the following Resolution for Authorization for Distribution of Funds to the Patterson Library:
R-0111-06
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson has received a request from the Patterson Library for the distribution of funds in the amount of Five Hundred Fourteen Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars ($514,293.00) for the 2011 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is desirous of distributing said funds in the amount of Five Hundred Fourteen Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars ($514,293.00) to the Patterson Library for the 2011 fiscal year;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to cause the distribution of the sum of Five Hundred Fourteen Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars ($514,293.00) to the Patterson Library for the 2011 fiscal year.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns, yes; Mr. Capasso, yes; Mrs. Nacerino, yes; Mr. O’Connor, yes; Mr. Griffin, yes.
REED PROPERTY – ATTORNEY UPDATE
Mr. Curtiss stated you did vote to take the building down. The first thing we have to do is do an assessment for asbestos and put out a proposal for contractor bids to knock it down. When we discussed this in November we were tight on the money.
Mr. Burns stated we can’t have the Highway Department do it.
Mr. Williams stated the first step in the process would be to get a qualified company in there to evaluate what you need to look at as far as asbestos removal from the property. That will run between $12,000.00 and $20,0000.00. If they identify that there are items in there such as the asbestos shingles which are on the side of the building or if there is any linoleum prior to 1982 or 1983 that will contain asbestos. It will run the Town $80,000.00 but I would expect it to be more in the neighborhood of $160,000.00 to take that building down before any demolition can occur.
Mr. Burns stated if the Reeds are going to demolish that property, are they technically required to do an asbestos abatement.
Mr. Griffin stated no.
Mr. Curtiss stated I called them and sent them a letter and asked them to move forward with this. We don’t want to do this and put a lien on your property.
Mr. O’Connor stated can’t we give them a fine every day until they take it down.
Mr. Curtiss stated we can do that.
Mr. Capasso stated they did it to me in Mt. Vernon.
Mr. Curtiss stated they will get the message real quick. I will get in touch with Nick and get it started.
CLOVER LAKE REQUEST – TAX ABATEMENT
Mr. Burns made a motion to table Clover Lake Request – Tax Abatement.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. O’Connor stated we will reschedule the Christmas tree pick up.
Mr. Griffin stated we budgeted $8,000.00 for the move for the Justice Court and we spent $2,000.00. Judge King put in a request for $6,200.00 for file cabinets. Rich did you work on all the details of this.
Mr. Williams stated I didn’t know I was supposed to. I can take care of this first thing in the morning. Judge King requested new file cabinets but he specified three draw cabinets.
Mr. Griffin stated he picked a 600 series but that is not what he is looking for.
Mr. Williams stated he needs the 700 series.
Mr. Griffin made a motion to authorize the Justice Court to split that amount not to exceed $6,200.00 on file cabinets and sign holders based on the request from the Judge.
Mr. Williams stated if you are going to go with the five draw 700 series you are probably going to want to authorize $6,500.00.
Mr. O’Connor stated there is $6,200.00 left over from the move.
Mr. Griffin stated there is also some money left in the Capital budget, not that Rich wants to let any of it go.
Mr. Williams stated not a dime.
Mr. Griffin stated if we go with $6,500.00 we will have to touch the Capital.
Mr. Griffin made a motion to authorize the Justice Court to purchase a desk for Judge Mole´, chairs and other things based on the request of January 25, 2011 in the amount not to exceed $6,600.00.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
MRS. NACERINO’S ENVIRONMENTAL TIP
Fill only those prescriptions you are sure you will use and never flush unused or expired prescriptions down the toilet or drain. Pharmaceuticals in waste water have been found to damage plants, fish and animals. Because so much medicine is wasted, if the average patient over 65 who fills 24 prescriptions annually purchased only those drugs that would be fully consumed, he or she could save $70.00 per year at the pharmacy from all patients the amount of medications saved to fill a giant 45 foot tall medicine bottle each year.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mr. Major stated as it relates to the garbage contract, who conducted the conversations with the references on the bid document that you approved.
Mr. Griffin stated that would be me.
Mr. Major stated about three meetings ago the Supervisor asked for an update as it relates to the Town Highway case that is in court and it was said that there would be some kind of a new judge assigned at the end of January. Is there any update on that.
Mr. Curtiss stated the new judge has been assigned and his name escapes me at the moment. There is a new trial judge and I believe the case is now scheduled for trial in March. The latest information that I have is there was a substitution of Counsel as of this week and they have a scheduling conference next week about actually scheduling a date for the trial. I will keep you apprised.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. O’Connor made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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ANTOINETTE KOPECK, TOWN CLERK