PATTERSON TOWN BOARD MEETING
PATTERSON TOWN HALL
1142 ROUTE 311
PATTERSON, NY 12563
October 13, 2010
MINUTES
PRESENT: MICHAEL GRIFFIN, SUPERVISOR
KEVIN BURNS, COUNCILMAN
JOSEPH CAPASSO, COUNCILMAN
GINNY NACERINO, COUNCILWOMAN
EDMOND O’CONNOR, DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
ANTOINETTE KOPECK, TOWN CLERK
TIMOTHY CURTISS, TOWN COUNSEL
Salute to the Flag and Roll Call.
Supervisor Griffin called the Patterson Town Board meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with 20 in attendance.
REPORTS
Mr. Griffin made a motion to file the reports as read.
Code Compliance – None
Code Enforcement - September
Dog Control Officer – September
E.C.I.- July, August & September
Putnam Lake Fire Dept.-None
Patterson Fire Dept.-None
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the Supervisor’s Report as written for July (Revised) 2010.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
MINUTES
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the following minutes:
Public Hearing - Clubs – September 22, 2010
Public Hearing - Research & Development – September 22, 2010
Town Board Meeting Minutes – September 8, 2010
Town Board Meeting Minutes – September 22, 2010
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
AUDIT OF BILLS
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept the Abstract as written:
General Fund $121,790.46, Highway Fund $44,679.64, Waste Water Treatment Plant $84,552.88, Capital Fund $62,045.64, Putnam Lake Light District $1,618.00, Patterson Light District $1,587.28, Putnam Lake Refuse District #1 $28,522.02, Patterson Refuse District #2 $32,460.73, Patterson Park District $246.27, Alpine Water District $3,714.13, Dorset Hollow Water District $1,030.40, Fox Run Water District $394.99, Trust & Agency $1,265.00, Grand Total Abstract $383,907.44.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns, yes; Mr. Capasso, yes; Mrs. Nacerino, yes; Mr. O’Connor, yes; Mr. Griffin, yes.
EDMOND O’CONNOR
WINTER SNOW REMOVAL AUTHORIZE BIDS
Mr. O’Connor made a motion for the Town Clerk to open the bids for the Winter Snow Removal on October 26, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. O’Connor made a motion that we authorize the Town Clerk to advertise for invitations of bid for the Winter Sidewalk Maintenance in the Patterson Hamlet to be opened on October 26, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
BREWSTER PLASTICS SITE PLAN – RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND
Mr. O’Connor introduced the following Resolution for Release of a Performance Bond for the Brewster Plastics Amended Site Plan:
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WHEREAS, Highland Group, LLC. own a parcel of land at 60 Jon Barrett Road identified as Tax Map No.24.19-1-2, and
WHEREAS, Highland Group, LLC. received approval to construct one or more improvements to the site, as shown on a site plan entitled Brewster Plastics Amended Site Plan, and
WHEREAS, Highlands Group, LLC has posted with the Town of Patterson a performance bond sufficient to cover restoration of the site should the developer fail to complete the site improvements in the amount of $24,800 , in accordance with the resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Patterson on September 9, 2009, , and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of Town of Patterson by resolution dated July 1, 2010 has acknowledged completion of the site improvements and has recommended that the performance bond held for the Brewster Plastics site plan be released.; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to follow the recommendation made by the Patterson Planning Board;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby released the performance bond held for the Brewster Plastics Amended Site Plan.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
BREWSTER PLASTICS SITE PLAN – RELEASE OF ESCROW FUND
Mr. O’Connor introduced the following Resolution for Release of Escrow for the Brewster Plastics Amended Site Plan:
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WHEREAS, Highland Group, LLC. own a parcel of land at 60 Jon Barrett Road identified as Tax Map No.24.19-1-2, and
WHEREAS, Highland Group, LLC. received a Certificate of Occupancy for one or more improvements to the site, as shown on a site plan entitled Brewster Plastics Amended Site Plan, and
WHEREAS, Highlands Group, LLC has posted with the Town of Patterson an escrow account sufficient to cover costs incurred by inspections and reviews of the site in the amount of $17,775.00.
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of Town of Patterson by resolution dated July 1, 2010 has acknowledged completion of the site improvements, and
WHEREAS, after reconciliations of all charges incurred by the Town for inspections there remains a balance in the amount of $7,321.00 which pursuant to §87-4.I. may now be refunded to Brewster Plastics, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby releases the escrow held for the Brewster Plastics Amended Site Plan.
Seconded by Mr. Capasso. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
PAPITTO SITE PLAN – REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE BOND
Mr. O’Connor introduced the following Resolution for Establishment of a Performance Bond for the Papitto Site Plan:
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WHEREAS, Papitto Construction Company, Vincent Papitto principal own a parcel of land at 867 Fair Street identified as Tax Map No. 23.13-1-16, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of Town of Patterson approved an application for site plan approval from Papitto Construction Company in order to construct various improvements on the lot, as shown on a site plan entitled Papitto Site Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board on February 13, 2008 established a performance bond for the Papitto Site Plan sufficient to cover construction and completion of the site improvements proposed in the amount of $185,000.00, and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has found that a majority of the improvements as shown on the Papitto Site Plan have been completed, and
WHEREAS, based on the improvements having been completed, a motion was made and carried by the Patterson Planning Board at its October 7, 2010 meeting recommending that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson reduce the performance bond held for the Papitto Site Plan to $92,500.00, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to follow the recommendation made by the Patterson Planning Board;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby establishes the amount of the performance bond sufficient to cover construction and completion of the site improvements proposed for the Papitto Site Plan, pursuant to the Town Code of the Town of Patterson as $92,500.00, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the bond posted for the project be subject to prior approval by the Town Attorneys, CURTISS, & LEIBELL, P.C., as to sufficiency and form.
Seconded by Mr. Capasso. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
FIELD AND FOREST SITE PLAN – RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND
Mr. O’Connor introduced Resolution for Performance Bond Release for the Field and Forest Site Plan:
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WHEREAS, Farm to Market Associates, Inc own a parcel of land at Field and Forest Court identified as Tax Map Nos. 34.-5-29, 34 & 24, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of Town of Patterson approved an Application for site plan approval from Farm to Market Associates, Inc, in order to construct various improvements on the lot, as shown on a site plan entitled Field & Forest Apartments Site Development Plan prepared by Harry W. Nichols, Jr. P.E., dated October 20, 2003 and last revised April 18, 2006 ; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson reduced the cost of a bond, sufficient to cover construction and completion of the site improvements proposed to the amount of $206,000.00, and
WHEREAS, based on the improvements having been completed, a motion was made and carried by the Patterson Planning Board at its October 7, 2010 meeting recommending that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson that the performance bond held for the Field and Forest Site Plan be release, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to follow the recommendation made by the Patterson Planning Board;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby directs that the performance bond or security posted for the Field and Forest Site Plan in the amount of $206,000.00 be released, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk of the Town of Patterson is hereby authorized to return and funds or obligations held by the Town of Patterson for the purposes heretofore stated, and take any necessary actions to give effect to this resolution.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
GOLDEN AGE SENIORS’ REQUEST - TRIP
Mr. O’Connor made a motion to approve the Golden Age Senior trip request for their trip to Hauszel Brau Haus for 41 people for the sum of $1,328.00.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
GINNY NACERINO
RECREATION MEMO(S) REQUEST(S) – TITLE CHANGE RESOLUTION
Mrs. Nacerino read a memo dated September 30, 2010 from Raymond Blanar, Recreation Director regarding Rental Fees for the Recreation Center.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the fee schedule and asked the Town Clerk to post this on the website.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mrs. Nacerino introduced the following Resolution for Appointment of a Clerk within the Recreation Department:
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WHEREAS, the Town of Patterson, as appointing authority, wishes to appoint Christina Rizzo to the permanent position of Clerk within the Recreation Department of the Town of Patterson on a part-time basis;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby appoints Christina Rizzo to the permanent position of Clerk within the Recreation Department of the Town of Patterson on a part-time basis; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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. Capasso stated discussion. What position did this person finish on the test.
Mrs. Nacerino stated we were given the list from Sue Brown.
Mr. Capasso stated Sue do you know where she placed on this test on the County level.
Ms. Brown stated 40th.
Mr. Capasso stated don’t we hire off of the top three.
Mr. Griffin stated they can award it to a Town resident if they choose too.
Mr. Capasso stated so now that is the policy we are going to go with.
Mr. Griffin stated we have been using that policy.
Mr. Capasso stated it’s always been done that way. Have we ever done that before.
Mr. Griffin stated yes.
Mr. Capasso stated I’m not saying the person isn’t qualified. I’m just saying this is the procedure we are going with now.
Mrs. Nacerino stated a residency list is accepted in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. It’s a condensed list because it is a residents list. This candidate was in the top three of the residents list.
Mr. Capasso stated how many residents were there.
Mr. Griffin stated five.
Mr. Capasso stated did we interview any of the other ones.
Mrs. Nacerino stated we don’t have to interview. She was in the position. She was in a Recreation Assistant position and took the test for housekeeping purposes to be able to do clerical work within the Recreation Department. It is customary and acceptable to have a residents list and you can have an in-house promotional list too. In case you had an in-house promotion test then that would be condensed to just the people within the Town of Patterson eligible to take a test making your chance to be in the top three easier. This is an acceptable practice.
All parties continued to discuss the above.
All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
HIGHWAY MEMO(S) REQUEST(S)
Mrs. Nacerino read a letter from Gene Brandon dated October 7, 2010 regarding T-shirts and sweatshirts.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the purchase of sweatshirts not to exceed $67.50 for the Ultimate Package Deal of five sweatshirts.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mrs. Nacerino read a memo from Gene Brandon regarding Rebuilding of Transfer Case from Truck 19 rebuilt to be put into Truck 3. The cost to have the Transfer Case rebuilt is $9,100.00. The transfer case will come out of Truck 3 and be placed in storage to be rebuilt at a future date.
Mr. Capasso stated do we have to get three quotes on this. I only see one.
Mrs. Nacerino stated yes, we should get quotations.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to table this request pending two other quotes.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept their recommendation to purchase the Service Jack for a price of $2,199.99.
Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the purchase of the Giant Vac for $5,249.99 with Empire Tools and Repair.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
KEVIN BURNS
TIME OFF REQUEST(s)
Mr. Burns made a motion to approve five (5) time-off requests as submitted.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
BUDGET TRANSFER(s)
Budget Transfer No. 36
From: A.9055.800 Disability Insurance ($20.00)
To: A.9050.800 Unemployment Insurance $20.00
Budget Transfer No. 37
From: A.1950.400 Taxes & Assessments on
Properties ($8,000.00)
A.1910.400 Unallocated Insurance ($6,000.00)
To: A.1440.400 Engineering Contractual $14,000.00
Budget Transfer No. 38
Increase: GWTP.2680 Insurance Recovery $50,000.00
Increase: GWTP.8110.400 Sewer Administration Contractual $50,000.00
Budget Transfer No. 39
From: SWA.8320.400 Source of Power ($2,358.00)
To: SWA.8310.400 Administration Contractual $2,358.00
Budget Transfer No. 40
From: SP.9040.800 Workers Compensation Insurance ($200.00)
To: SP.9055.800 Disability Insurance $200.00
Mr. Burns made a motion to approve Budget Transfer Requests No. 36 – 40 as written.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. Griffin stated what are we doing about the budget transfer for the Highway Department.
Ms. Patricia Brooks, Town Comptroller stated I received a memo from the Highway Department dated September 27, 2010 to include the cost of the sale of all the equipment and sell scrap to the Snow Line and buy a small piece of equipment. I reviewed their income lines and they are under on some lines. I wrote you a memo detailing it and currently I don’t feel that $22,000.00 is appropriate. That is in the budget transfer request. I didn’t sign the recommendation because I don’t feel my recommendation is necessary for your decision on whether or not they get to spend their money that comes in on other lines. That would be your decision.
Mr. Griffin stated do they have enough money in their budget right now to buy the leaf vac we just approved.
Ms. Brooks stated no, not in that line. There is nothing in that line.
Mr. Griffin stated then we will have to do a fund transfer.
Ms. Brooks stated yes. The amount that I heard was $5,249.99.
Ms. Griffin stated yes.
Mr. Burns stated his memo says the income from sales of the scrap metal is $22,891.48 and you are saying…….
Ms. Brooks stated I actually have a little bit more but they are under other lines. The major one is the Interest Income Line and as you know we are getting a half a percent or less currently on our monies. Money they spent out hasn’t come back yet from chips, so that is money that is expended from their fund and is not earning interest currently. Budget Transfer No. 35 will transfer money. The revenue lines appropriately reduce the interest income to a more appropriate level.
Mr. Griffin stated so are they going to have enough money to buy this piece of equipment or not.
Ms. Brooks stated yes.
Mr. Burns stated that is Budget Transfer No. 35.
Budget Transfer No. 35
Revenues:
Decrease DA.2401 Interest Income ($10,500.00)
Increase: DA.2650 Sale of Scrap 6,500.00
Increase DA.2665 Sale of Equipment 17,000.00
Increase DA.2801 Interfund Revenue 6,000.00
Expenses:
Increase DA.5130.200 Capital Equipment 5,250.00
Increase DA.5142.400 Snow Removal 13,750.00
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
LOCAL LAW NO. 5, CLUBS – SET PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Burns introduced the following Resolution Introducing Local Law I-6 and Providing for Public Notice and Hearing – Clubs:
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BE IT RESOLVED that an amendment to Patterson Town Code Chapter 154, entitled “Clubs”, is hereby introduced by Kevin Burns, as Introductory Local Law #I-6 of the year 2010 before the Town Board of the Town of Patterson in the County of Putnam and State of New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of the aforesaid proposed Amendment, which is attached hereto, be laid upon the desk of each member of the Board, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board will hold a public hearing on said proposed Amendment at the Town Hall, in the Town of Patterson, New York at 7:30 o’clock p.m. on October 27, 2010, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk publish or cause to be published a public notice in the official newspaper of the Town of Patterson of said public hearing at least five (5) days prior hereto.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
LOCAL LAW NO. 6, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT – SET PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Burns introduced the following Resolution Introducing Local Law I-7 and Providing for Public Notice and Hearing – Research and Development:
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BE IT RESOLVED that an amendment to Patterson Town Code Chapter 154, entitled “Research and Development”, is hereby introduced by Kevin Burns, as Introductory Local Law #I-7 of the year 2010 before the Town Board of the Town of Patterson in the County of Putnam and State of New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of the aforesaid proposed Amendment, which is attached hereto, be laid upon the desk of each member of the Board, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board will hold a public hearing on said proposed Amendment at the Town Hall, in the Town of Patterson, New York at 7:30 o’clock p.m. on October 27, 2010, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk publish or cause to be published a public notice in the official newspaper of the Town of Patterson of said public hearing at least five (5) days prior hereto.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
REED – FOLLOW-UP
Mr. Burns read a letter from Mr. Nick Lamberti, Building Inspector to Mr. Reed on October 5, 2010.
On October 15, 2010 a demolition permit for this property will expire. You were to fully demolish all structures on the property, removed all debris and filled in the remaining foundation with clean fill. The lot is to be returned to prevailing grade. The condition of this property even with the partial clean up thus far is such that it is dangerous and unsafe to the public and therefore in violation of Chapter 67 of the Town Code. The building is declared to be illegal and since you have not shown a will or desire to remove the building in its entirety, I’m pursuing legal action to have the buildings demolished as required by the Town Code. As stated in the Town Code all costs and expenses incurred by the Town in connection with the proceeding to remove or secure including the cost of actual removing, said building structure shall be assessed against the land in which the buildings or structures are located.
Mr. Burns stated I went by the property yesterday and I agree it doesn’t appear that anything’s been done. They surgically removed certain parts of the building. They made significant progress but not progress that satisfies our requirements.
Mr. Curtiss stated by October 27, 2010 we will put this back on as an agenda item to proceed with the abandoned buildings proceeding or the demolition of the building.
MICHAEL GRIFFIN
LOSAP-FOLLOW-UP
Mr. Griffin stated due to a scheduling conflict, I was not able to sit down with Tanners Insurance Agent so I do not have an update. I will bring this back up at the October 27, 2010 Town Board Meeting.
GARBAGE BIDS – DISCUSSION
Mr. Griffin stated everyone received the garbage bids. I would like everyone to take a look at them and give me any comments or changes and I will bring it back up at the October 27, 2010 Town Board Meeting.
Mr. Bruce Major stated what is it for and what time frame.
Mr. Griffin stated the contract for Transfer Fees expires in January and the garbage pick-up for Putnam Lake will expire in April.
Mr. Major stated who is currently performing that work.
Mr. Griffin stated Transfer Fees is with AWD. We are taking it over to White Street in Danbury since the Federal Government decided to divest F&H from their New York routes and holdings we were sold to SantiPro AKA Suburan Carting. That is the group that is doing the pick up right now.
Mr. Major stated on September 8, 2010 I believe this Board approved that transfer.
Mr. Griffin stated yes.
Mr. Major stated I believe on September 22, 2010 Mike this was on your agenda as well.
Mr. Griffin stated yes. What I had done was at that meeting I discussed the bid specs and there was some questions as to who had them and where they were. The Town Attorney’s office produced bid specs and they are slightly different from the old ones and there is a questionnaire in there that I’m not sure is really necessary. October 27, 2010 I would like to advertise for bids and have a bid opening sometime in the end of November and reevaluate those bids. One of the things that I recommend that we do is to hold the prices for 120 days and then review them to see what the numbers are. I spoke with the sanitation crew and Frank Farrell and there is a possibility to extend the municipality pick up to the entire Town. Regarding transfer fees, we spoke to a number of companies that can offer the service and it looks like we could stay a little closer to home if the numbers come in the way we want.
Mr. Major stated back on September 8, 2010 was there a new document going from one company to another. Did you get a document from the Federal Government.
Mr. Griffin stated we got a contract from SantiPro and the Town Attorney followed it up. The Federal Government made them divest and our contract was sold by F&H to SantiPro.
Mr. Major stated I would like to read this into the record from the Journal News, October 11, 2010:
Southeast Supervisor warned by mob remarks. A lawyer for the Town garbage collection company has cautioned Southeast Supervisor Michael Rights as further referring to the company as having mob ties. In his October 4, 2010 letter Attorney Tim Curtiss advised the Town Board that similar blatantly false and liable statements by Right will result in SantiPro Disposal Services of Briarcliff Manor suing the Town for damages.
Mr. Major stated will you please tell me when Mr. Curtiss advised this Board of a conflict of interest that he is representing Santipro.
Mr. Curtiss stated I beg your pardon. I do not represent Santipro. I have never represented Santipro before this Board and I have no involvement in the bid process what-so-ever. None.
Mr. Major stated did you write a letter on their behalf.
Mr. Curtiss stated I did write a letter in Southeast on their behalf, yes. I have nothing to do with SantiPro in this Town. The assignment of the contract came from the Federal Authorities. That is the only involvement that came through.
Mr. Major stated I am going to ask this Board to examine the building practices of Mr. Curtiss as it relates to the preparation of a document for bidding, the new contract for the garbage collection seeing that he does represent SantiPro. In addition, if you believe that this contract should still go out, I believe then that SantiPro should be excluded from bidding. I believe it is a conflict of interest.
Mr. Curtiss stated I disagree because I don’t know whether they will bid or not. That is open to their process and whatever they do at that point. I have nothing to do with the bid process, I don’t get involved with it and it’s open to the public. Any contractor who wants to accept a bid can bid on that project. I don’t make the decision with regard to the bid or make any recommendations with regard to the bid.
Mr. Major stated I believe that it was stated that you made adjustments to the previous bid for this particular bid.
Mr. Curtiss stated no, that is incorrect. I did not make any adjustments to the bid. The specifications that were drawn up were the identical specifications that we had in the past. What I did was I updated them and I did put in a big questionnaire for the Town Board’s purposes to get the name of the contractor, their experience, their equipment and personnel that they are going to use to service the bid. That is the only change that I made.
Mr. Major stated clearly it looks like a conflict and I wish this Board to look into it.
Mr. Griffin stated thank you. I would ask the Board to review the bid specs and have any comments back to me by October 27, 2010 and at that meeting I will ask the Town Clerk to advertise.
TAGGART SUBDIVISION ZONING CHANGE REQUEST
Mr. Griffin stated the zoning change has to wait for the next meeting.
Mr. Williams stated I just want the Board to review it and say it’s ok to go ahead and do that.
Mr. Griffin stated is the Board familiar with this.
Mrs. Nacerino stated yes.
Mr. Griffin stated basically what they are looking for is a very small corner of their property. There is one small section of the property that had originally been presumed to be part of another piece of property that was commercially zoned. It turns out that it is not. It is part of the residential subdivision. They requested that we consider changing the zoning to C-1 from R-4. That would require a Local Law that the Planner would have to draft. Does the Board have any problem with this very small corner of the property being rezoned to residential. I certainly don’t.
Mr. O’Connor stated I think the Planner should draft it up.
Mr. Griffin stated ok. Joe are you alright with that.
Mr. Capasso stated yes.
Mr. Burns stated fine.
TAGGART SUBDIVISION – VARIANCE REQUEST
Mr. Griffin stated the general configuration of lots combined with a location of wetlands system does not supportive a cluster design with a subdivision. One or more aspect of the subdivision does not comply with the requirements of the district. Granting of a variance pursuant to No. 138-53 is recommended by the Planning Board to allow the subdivision design which is currently being considered by the Planning Board. The Planning Board finds that this variance is consistent with the policy of open space development law and is at least protective of the open space and maintaining the rural character of the Town. Further the variance that will be needed is minimum. We will need a Public Hearing on this as well.
Mr. Williams stated yes, you want to set it for November.
Mr. Griffin made a motion to set the Public Hearing for the Taggart Estate Subdivision for November 17, 2010.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
GONSALVES SPECIAL USE PERMIT-WAIVER OF FEES
Mr. Griffin made a motion that we waive the fees for Gonsalves to go to the Zoning Board for a Special Use permit.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: 4 - 1 abstain.
PATTERSON HAMLET WWTP CHANGE ORDER
Mr. Griffin introduced the following Resolution for Approval of Scope of Work Change Order from JT Services & Repairs, Inc. for the Construction Services at the Patterson Hamlet Sanitary Sewer District Waste Water Treatment Plant:
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WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson has contracted with JT SERVICES & REPAIRS, INC. to perform construction services at the Patterson Hamlet Sanitary Sewer District Waste Water Treatment Plant in the amount of One Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($138,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson has received the attached memorandum submitted by JT Services & Repairs, Inc. outlining the scope of work changes for additional work necessary for the roof repairs at the Waste Water Treatment Plant in the amount of Four Thousand Thirty-One Dollars ($4,031.00).
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby approves the work changes for the additional work necessary for the roof repairs at the Waste Water Treatment Plant in the amount of Four Thousand Thirty-One Dollars ($4,031.00); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson directs that JT Services & Repairs, Inc. shall submit the appropriate Change Order for said additional work; 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. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT–FOLLOW-UP
Mr. Curtiss stated we sent a letter over to the Town Attorney and the Highway Superintendent because the basic agreement that they sent over was really sketchy as to whether they were borrowing the equipment temporarily, permanently, whether we were supplying the operator, they were supplying the operator or if the insurance was going to cover if someone got hurt. I haven’t received anything back yet. I will follow-up to see if they want to continue to pursue it. We have one with the County but generally they supply the operator for the equipment and they are responsible for any insurance or injuries for their employee. I don’t know if Philipstown wants to do the same thing, but I will follow-up and see.
Mr. Griffin stated excellent.
STANTON REQUEST – RETURN OF FEES
Mr. Griffin stated I have a letter from Robert Stanton to the Town Board requesting a return of a $250.00 fee. We have a letter from the Chairman of the Zoning Board requesting that the $250.00 be refunded to Mr. Stanton.
Mr. Griffin made a motion to refund $250.00 to Mr. Robert Stanton as per Howard Buzzutto, Chairman of the Zoning Board’s letter of October 12, 2010.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT REQUEST – NEW COMPRESSOR
Mr. Griffin made a motion to approve the purchase of one air compressor for front end loader from HO Penn for an amount not to exceed $1,125.00.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor.
Mr. Burns stated I called them and asked them if they checked for a used one and they said they did and it was not available. I don’t think they had any other option but to purchase from the manufacturer.
Mr. Griffin stated Joe.
Mr. Capasso stated I’m okay with it.
All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. Griffin stated a request was made to purchase one fuel tank for a chaise recycling truck for $835.52. They found three prices, the cheapest of which was $835.52.
Mr. Griffin made a motion to approve the purchase of a fuel tank for an amount not to exceed $800.00.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL/LEGAL
Mr. Griffin stated I would like to defer my Executive Session – Personnel/Legal until the end of the meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Burns stated can we reiterate that we are going to have a Work Session on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and the public can attend the meeting and not comment and we will reopen the Public Hearing and provide a draft document right after our Work Session.
Mr. Burns made a motion to advertise a Work Session as best as the Town Clerk can provide for 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2010.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. O’Connor stated we received a letter today from the Commissioner or Health. The Putnam County Department of Health has started a little program that might be of interest called Keeping Putnam Beautiful Student Ambassador Program in cooperation with Inter Youth Empowerment aimed to educate and influence tomorrow’s leaders about life skills, litter and protecting the environment. They are looking for young people within the 7th through 12th grade. You can call Walt Thompson at 845-808-1390 ext. 43155.
Mr. O’Connor stated for everyone that lives in Putnam Lake the annual Curbside Bulk Pick-up will be on Saturday, October 23, 2010 rain or shine. Details are in flyers in Putnam Lake. Put items out no earlier than October 16, 2010 and no later than the evening of Friday, October 22, 2010. There are a list of items that would require a Special Permit in order for them to be picked up. That list can be obtained by contacting the Town Clerk’s office.
Mr. Griffin stated we were notified by the Dormitory Authority that the $250,000.00 grant is now available.
Mr. Griffin made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to sign the necessary paperwork to give effect to the $250,000.00 from the Dormitory Authority.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. Griffin stated as of right now the $1,000,000.00 may or may not be in play. It requires some movement on the State Legislature’s end.
Mr. O’Connor stated whoever is our State Senator next year I think they should be reminded that in common fairness that those items that were dropped out of the budget this year because of shortage of money when it turns around and they start issuing grants they should look first at the grants that were previously approved.
Mr. Griffin stated I received a memo from the Patterson Director of Codes Enforcement dated October 12, 2010:
Due to the recent loss of our Codes Compliance Officer, Joe Dapuzzo, I am anticipating the need to react to potential problems that would normally be handled by Joe. There are many occasions when the need to enforce Town Codes and Regulations requires a knowledgeable and diplomatic approach to be successful. Dave Raines informs me that if the Board is in agreement he will fulfill this role as need until the end of the year.
Mr. Griffin made a motion for Dave Raines to be appointed to temporarily fill the position of Codes Compliance Officer in addition to his regular duties as Fire Marshall.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor.
Mrs. Nacerino stated Mr. Cook did deliver a final report however, I did not get it and I don’t have it within my possession. Mr. Griffin has his copy but for the record he did present a report.
Mr. Griffin stated Sue will make you a copy first thing in the morning.
MRS. NACERINO’S ENVIRONMENTAL TIP
Refurbished computers; think about buying refurbished computers and you will save 139 pounds of waste, 7300 gallons of water and 2300 kilo watt hours of energy associated with manufacturing a new one. If just one percent of the 20,000,000 computers that become obsolete each year were replaced and refurbished machines, the waste could fill more than 1,700 garbage trucks, the water conserved could fill 73,000 back yard swimming pools and the energy saved could power every personnel computer owned in the United States for 55 straight hours.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
There being no further business, Mr. Burns made a motion to go into Executive Session at 9:30 p.m.
Seconded by Mr. Capasso. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. Burns made a motion to close Executive Session at 10:10 p.m.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. Griffin called the meeting back to order at 10:10 p.m.
Mr. Griffin made a motion to set the Work Session for Wednesday, October 20, 2010 for 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. O’Connor made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
Seconded by Mr. Capasso. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Respectfully submitted
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ANTOINETTE KOPECK, TOWN CLERK