Town of Newburgh
AT THE WORKSHOP MEETING
of the Town Board of the Town of Newburgh held
at 1496 Route 300 in said township at 7:00 p.m.
on the 2nd day of April, 2014
Present Gilbert J. Piaquadio, Deputy Supervisor and Councilman
George A. Woolsey, Sr., Councilman
Elizabeth J. Greene, Councilwoman
Paul I. Ruggiero, Councilman
Also Present Mark C. Taylor, Attorney for the Town
James Osborne, Town Engineer
Andrew J. Zarutskie, Town Clerk
Brenda Milkovich, Deputy Town Clerk
Meeting called to order at 7:07 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Councilman Paul Ruggiero led the pledge.
3. MOMENT OF SILENCE
4. CHANGES FOR AGENDA
Add on Item #20 – Reimbursement of Prosecutor
5. APPROVAL OF AUDIT
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the audit in the amount
of $859,834.41. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman
Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
6. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Budget Transfers
A. For NYC DEP Permit Costs – This is a budget transfer request to cover the cost for the Annual Delaware Aqueduct Tap Permit from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection for 2014. We now budget cost of each treatment plant separately and will need to create a permit cost line separately for the new DAT treatment plant.
From: 8330.0430.4002 - $5,500.00 NYC Water Costs
To: 8330.0471.4002 - $5,500.00 NYC DEP Permit Costs
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the budget transfer and the motion was seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.
MOTION was made by Councilman Woolsey to approve payment and the motion was seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
B. Interfund Transfer Meter Costs – Focus during the past year was on meter replacement programs to the Meadow Hill North and South sections of the Town and the commercial accounts along Route 300 and Route 32. Replacement of 1092 older meters with new radio reading technology were completed and there are approximately 5500 meters still remaining in the system that will require the newer radio technology. A proposal was made in the 2014 budget process that the Town of Newburgh fund this program again using another $150,000 from the Interfund Transfer Account with a current balance of $800,000.
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MOTION was made by Councilwoman Greene to transfer $150,000 from the Interfund Budget Line to Capital Project for meter costs and the motion was seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
7. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Leaf and Brush Pick-Up Spring 2014
Information on Spring pick-up schedules will be posted in the local newspapers. It was decided that the article will not be posted in the Times Herald Record. Town trucks will pick up bagged leaves and brush tied in bundles no larger than four (4) feet. Leaves will be in CLEAR BAGS ONLY. A leaf and brush recycling bin is available to the public at the Town of Newburgh Highway Department at 90 Gardnertown Road, Newburgh. Hours are Monday thru Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Schedule below:
- Mon. – 4/28/14 North Side of Rte 52 East Side of Plattekill Turnpike/NYS Route 32
- Tues. – 4/29/14 South Side of Rte 52 East Side of Union Ave./NYS Rte 300
- Wed. – 4/30/14 South Side of Rte 52 West Side of Union Ave./NYS Rte 300
- Thur. – 5/1/14 North Side of Rte 52 West Side of Plattekill Turnpike/NYS Rte 32
MOTION was made by Councilman Ruggiero to approve the leaf and brush pick-up
schedule and the motion was seconded by Councilman Woolsey.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman
Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
8. ACCOUNTING: Hiring of Part Time Accountant
Gil Piaquadio, Deputy Supervisor and Councilman, requested that Jacqueline M. Calarco be hired on a Part Time basis with an hourly rate of $45.00 with a starting date of April 3, 2014. Hours cannot exceed 20 hours and the employee will be required to use the palm reader to record work hours.
MOTION was made by Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio to approve the
hiring of part time accountant, Jacqueline Calarco, and the motion was seconded by
Councilman Woolsey.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman
Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
9. BI WEEKLY PAYROLL FOR CERTAIN PART TIMERS: Discussion Only
The county has lifted the restrictions on part time employment. Part time employees can now be paid on a two week cycle instead of one week.
10. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. Solar Panels – Mark Taylor, Attorney for the Town. Presented several options with respect to smaller scale solar panel systems. He asked that the following be considered.
1. Consider as an accessory building – allow all uses under Zoning Code.
2. Accessory buildings – limit the types of usage.
3. Treat as accessory use but include supplemental regulations.
4. Special use permit (Planning Board or Zoning Board)
5. Site for Planning Board approval – Residential (1 Way) and Commercial (Another Way)
Mark Taylor didn’t know of any solar farms in Newburgh. Keith Christiansen from Hudson Solar and Ron Bittner were in the audience. Betty Greene, Councilwoman, asked that the information be forwarded to the fire departments. It was decided to continue the discussion at a later date.
B. Signs - Mark Taylor had discussed the following nuances.
1. You can prohibit flashing, blinking lights.
2. The display itself must be static for a certain amount of
time. The sign can be regulated by how fast it changes
and what is the interval: 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes.
Betty Greene, Councilwoman, suggested that more
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research be done as there is a real increase of cost when a clock and temperature is added to the sign. There was
no motion at this time.
11. RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
A. Trolley Request – Robert Petrillo, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, said that the Town of New Windsor has again requested the use of a trolley and one truck with driver for the Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 18th in New Windsor. The driver will need to be a Town employee.
MOTION was made by Councilman Woolsey to approve the trolley and one truck with driver request and the motion was seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
B. Landscape Bid Award – Sealed bids were opened on Thursday, March 27th. Six bid packages were received. Hudson Hills will be awarded the bid for Grounds Maintenance at Chadwick Lake Park with the lowest price quoted at $258.00 per week for 2014. Lynn Warren Landscaping will be awarded the bid for the Grounds Maintenance at the Part B Water District Additional Properties with the lowest price at $440 per week and Lynn Warren Landscaping will be awarded the bid for the Grounds Maintenance at the Part C General Fund Additional Properties with the lowest bid at $300 per week.
MOTION was made by Councilman Woolsey to award the landscape bids as delineated above and the motion was seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
C. Hiring of Part Time Laborer – Request to hire Ms. Siobhan Jablesnik as a part time laborer starting April 10th at the rate of $8.50/hour. The salary for this position is in the budget under Acct. #7110-0100.
MOTION was made by Councilman Ruggiero to approve the hiring of this part time laborer and the motion was seconded by Councilman Woolsey.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
D. Award of T Shirt Bids – Sealed bids were opened on Friday, February 28th. Fusion Graphix located in Montgomery, NY provided the lowest bid at $2.94 per shirt.
MOTION was made by Councilman Woolsey to approve the award of the t shirt bid and the motion was seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
E. Dumpsters for Removal of Debris – Robert Petrillo received three (3) quotes for the demolition of the house and barn on the Mill Street property. No asbestos was found in either structure. It was requested that the funds for this project be taken from the Parkland Trust account. Dumpster cost is $524.70/container and Mr. Petrillo thought that we may possibly need 6 containers.
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MOTION was made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the dumpster cost of $524.70 per container and the motion was seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
F. Excavators Funded from Parkland Trust Fund – Price quotes were also collected for the costs of an excavator rental. The excavator rental quote was $1,600.00/week.
MOTION was made by Councilman Woolsey to approve the cost of an excavator rental of $1,600.00/week and the motion was seconded by Councilwoman Greene.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
12. POLICE: Purchase of Ammunition – Chief Michael Clancy requested authorization to purchase a supply of firearms ammunition for the Police Department for training purposes as well as for department issue purposes. The requested ammunition includes 40 caliber handgun ammunition, 12 gauge slug shotgun ammunition, 12 gauge 00 buck shotgun ammunition, 9mm Luger duty ammunition and 9mm Luger practice ammunition. The total cost for the above ammunition is $10,811.44. The amount will be disbursed from the account #3030.499.
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the purchase of firearms
ammunition for the Police Department and the motion was seconded by Councilman
Woolsey.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman
Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
13. ENGINEERING:
A. CAMO Contract – Town Engineer Jim Osborne discussed the contract with CAMO for Water Supply Management & Operations. CAMO is already running the new plant. CAMOs rates have remained the same over their years of service but Mr. Osborne would like a more definitive contract. Councilwoman Greene asked that the Town of Newburgh be notified within 12 hours of an emergency and not the 24 hours that is now stated in the contract. Gil Piaquadio, Deputy Supervisor and Councilman, or John Platt, DPW Commissioner, would be the primary contacts in case of an emergency. Mr. Osborne will update the Addendum “A” CAMO hourly rates schedule.
MOTION was made by Councilman Woolsey to add personnel with the approval from the Town Board and the motion was seconded by Councilwoman Greene.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
B. Gardnertown Road Financing – The Town of Newburgh desires to advance the project by making 100% of the Non-Federal share of the costs of the preliminary engineering, construction, and construction inspection work. The permanent repair work to be borne at the ratio of 80% federal funds and 20% non-federal funds. The Town of Newburgh has authorized the issuance of bonds in the sum of $1,005,045 for the above phase of the project and the proceeds of such bond issuance shall be made available and used to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the project.
MOTION was made by Councilman Woolsey to approve the SEQR and the motion was seconded by Councilwoman Greene.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
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MOTION was made by Councilman Ruggiero to approve the project and the motion was seconded by Councilman Woolsey.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the
bond resolution and the motion was seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
C. Marlborough WSA (Water Supply Agreement) – A draft has been prepared and will be sent to all Board members by the end of the week for review. Engineer Jim Osborne advised that the budget for water supply will be split between Chadwick and the Delaware Aqueduct. Important consideration: The water supply states that the Town of Newburgh is not the backup supply to the Town of Marlborough. Need approvals of Terms and Conditions and will then send to Marlborough for their review.
D. Stewart Airport Tank & Related Projects: Financing – The following actions were discussed: Project Elements, Project Financing and Design Engineering Services. Mr. Osborne asked the Board which projects did they want to authorize and how do they want to proceed with the design process. A special meeting in the late afternoon will be scheduled soon to discuss and Jackie Calarco, former Town of Newburgh Accountant, will be asked to attend. Total cost: $2,567,000.
E. Utility Audit: Troy and Banks – Troy & Banks is a professional cost
management and consulting firm specializing in solutions to reduce
utility and telecommunications expenses. T&B will get 33% of what
the Town of Newburgh gets as a refund. Gil Piaquadio, Deputy Supervisor and Councilman, requested review of the contract from Mark Taylor, Attorney for the Town of Newburgh.
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the Troy and Banks consulting firm to reduce the Town of Newburgh utility and telecommunications expenses subject to Mark Taylor, Attorney for the Town of Newburgh. The approval by motion was seconded by Councilman Woolsey.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
14. ZONING BOARD: Imposing a Fee for Interpretation – A proposed new Local Law will address a discrepancy between the Town Code’s Schedule of Fees Chapter and its Zoning Code brought to the attention by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Schedule of Fees provides for a $200 fee for interpretation applications but the Zoning code states no fee shall be required for applications for interpretations. Mark Taylor, Attorney for the Town of Newburgh, will start the process.
MOTION was made by Councilman Woolsey to approve the fee for interpretation and
the motion was seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – no; Councilman
Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 3 yes; 1 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
15. ANIMAL CONTROL: Hiring of Part Time Animal Control Officer – Recommendation from Chantel Haight, ACO supervisor, to hire Christopher McFarland as a part time Animal Control Officer. Upon approval from the Town Board, Christopher will need to complete his paperwork, get a physical and have his fingerprints completed. The tentative start date is April 10, 2014 at a rate of $10.40/hour.
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MOTION was made by Councilman Ruggiero to approve the hiring of a part time
animal control officer and the motion was seconded by Councilman Woolsey.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman
Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
16. INSURANCE: Approval of New Amount for Workmen’s Compensation Insurance – The NYS Insurance Fund (Workers’ Compensation) coverage for April, 2014 to April, 2015 is $816,312. Per Gil Piaquadio, Deputy Supervisor and Councilman, the Town of Newburgh received a $38,000 reduction.
MOTION was made by Councilman Ruggiero to approve the new amount for
workmen’s compensation insurance and the motion was seconded by Councilman
Woolsey.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman
Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
17. CODE COMPLIANCE: Request to Search to Fill Part Time Position – Memo dated March 18, 2014 from Gerard Canfield regarding Patricia Bewick who resigned as 911 Coordinator in Code Compliance effective March 31, 2014. The part time position will need to be filled as soon as possible.
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Greene to fill the part time position
of code compliance and the motion was seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman
Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
18. EXTENSION FOR SETTING OF SEWERAGE RATES: Roseton Hill Sewerage
Works Corp. – The attorney for the Roseton Hills Sewage Works Corp., which
serves the area containing the Parr Valley Condominium and the Orchard Hills of
Newburgh rental complex, advised that the Sewage Works Corporation will be
making an application for a rate modification in the Spring of 2014. The rate per
unit is now $341.00.
MOTION was made by Councilman Ruggiero to approve the resolution on
Roseton Hills and the motion was seconded by Councilman Woolsey.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman
Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
19. DATA PROCESSING: Purchase of Hours – Purchase of 37.5 hours @ $80.00 per
hour for a total of $3,000.00 for 2010 computer maintenance from Firthcliffe
Technologies of Cornwall, New York (per Gil Piaquadio, Deputy Supervisor and
Councilman). Memo dated 4/2/14 by Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Gil
Piaquadio.
MOTION was made by Councilman Ruggiero to approve data processing:
purchase of hours and the motion was seconded by Councilwoman Greene.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman
Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
20. (ADD ON): Reimbursement for Prosecutor – Charlene Black, Personnel
Director, covered work assignments while Marsha Tenney was out of the
office. Rate to be paid to Personnel Director, Charlene Black is $1,060.84.
MOTION was made by Councilman Woolsey to approve reimbursement to
Personnel Director, Charlene Black in the amount of $1,060.84 and the motion
was seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman
Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
21. (ADD ON): Executive Session – MOTION to go into executive session
at 9:06 pm for the purpose of discussion of the Hasan Gray litigation.
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Greene and seconded by Councilman
Ruggiero.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman
Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
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Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
Board went into executive session at 9:06 pm.
MOTION to come out of executive session at 9:30 pm.
MOTION was made by Councilwoman Greene and seconded by Councilman
Woolsey
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman
Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
Attorney for the Town of Newburgh, Mark Taylor announced that no action was
taken during the executive session and no action is anticipated now.
22. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn was made at 9:31 pm by Councilwoman Greene and seconded
by Councilman Ruggiero.
VOTE: Councilman Woolsey – yes; Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman
Ruggiero – yes; Deputy Supervisor and Councilman Piaquadio – yes.
Motioned approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.
Meeting adjourned at 9:31 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________ by ________________________________
Andrew J. Zarutskie, Town Clerk Brenda J. Milkovich, Deputy Town Clerk
BJM – 4/8/14
Updated: 4/17/14
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