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 Monday, the 27th of January, 2020

Present Gilbert J. Piaquadio, Supervisor

Elizabeth J. Greene, Councilwoman

Paul I. Ruggiero, Councilman

James E. Presutti, Councilman

Scott M. Manley, Councilman

Also Present Mark C. Taylor, Attorney for the Town

Joseph P. Pedi, Town Clerk

Lisa M. Ayers, First Deputy Town Clerk

Absent James Osborne, Town Engineer

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

1. ROLL CALL

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

3. MOMENT OF SILENCE

4. CHANGES TO AGENDA

No changes

5. POLICE DEPARTMENT:

A. Promotion of Sergeant

MOTION made by Councilman Manley to promote Officer Katherine Otero

to the rank of Sergeant effective February 3, 2020.

Motion seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

MOTION made by Councilwoman Greene to promote Detective Paul Zavadil

to the rank of Sergeant effective February 3, 2020.

Motion seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

B. Approval to Hire Two Part Time Dispatchers

Police Chief Donald Campbell requests authorization to hire Timothy O’ Connell

and Joshua Wendell as Part Time Dispatchers. Mr. O’Connell is a seasonal employee

with the Recreation Department so he will need a physical, drug/alcohol testing and

paperwork to be completed. Mr. Wendell will need to have his fingerprints

done along with all the other standard requirements. A proposed hire date on or

after February 3, 2020 is expected. The hourly wage for both individuals will

be $13.52

MOTION made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the hire of Timothy O’ Connell

as a Part Time Dispatcher. Motion seconded by Councilman Manley.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 27, 2020 PAGE 2

MOTION made by Councilman Ruggiero to approve the hire of Joshua Wendell.

as a Part Time Dispatcher. Motion seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

6. APPROVAL OF AUDIT

MOTION was made by Councilman Manley to approve the audit in the

amount of $2,578,487.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – abstain; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 4 yes; 0 no; 1 abstain; 0 absent.

7. GRANT: Orange Lake Homeowners’ Association

Town Supervisor Gil Piaquadio recused himself from the meeting.

Kevin Sterling of Snider Avenue, Mark Tierney of Snider Avenue and Gregory

Langer of Lakeside Road appeared before the Town Board representing the

Orange Lake Homeowners’ Association (OLHA). The OLHA has been given a matching grant

from the Orange County Water Authority (OCWA) to pursue options for getting

improved water and sewer treatment for the west side of Orange Lake.

The OLHA would like to hire the engineering firm C.T. Male Associates of

Poughkeepsie, New York to locate and utilize other possible water sources

in proximity to Orange Lake. C.T. Male Associates’ fee to OLHA for these services

will be $9,400. OLHA is requesting that the Town of Newburgh contribute

$4,700 to match the grant from OCWA. The Town Board offered to contribute

$2,350 but the Attorney for the Town needs to review the Grant Agreement

from the Water Authority.

Town Supervisor Gil Piaquadio returned to the meeting.

8. PRESENTATION: Darrigo Solar Farm

Jeffrey Lease of John J. Lease Realtors appeared before the Town Board to

discuss his proposal of constructing a solar farm on the property owned

by the Darrigo Family on Lakeside Road. Mr. Lease stated that he has most of

the information needed and is awaiting the formal comment letter from the

Department of Conservation advising him of the “no taking” action with

regards to the presence of any endangered species located on the property.

Once this approval is granted, Mr. Lease can move forward to obtain a

clearing permit. In addition, Mr. Lease would like the Town Board to consider

some potential tax relief involving the 3.75% sales tax on solar equipment.

9. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT PETITION: Building Blocks Child Care Center

Maria Marino, owner of Building Blocks Child Center, and her attorney

Ashley Torre from the law firm Burke, Miele, Golden and Naughton of

Goshen, New York appeared before the Town Board to discuss their petition

for a zoning amendment to add the use of “Nursery School for Pre-School Children”

as a use permitted. All members of the Town Board do not oppose this

petition.

WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 27, 2020 PAGE 3

10. RECREATION DEPARTMENT:

A. Chadwick Lake Park Concert Series

Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Robert Petrillo requests

approval to make approximately $4,000 in payments from the T-38 account for

the Chadwick Lake Park Concert Series expenses. Expenses will include the cost

of the entertainment and refreshments for the five events being held June through

August, 2020.

MOTION made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the $4,000 in payments from

the T-38 account for the Chadwick Lake Park Concert Series expenses.

Motion seconded by Councilman Manley.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

B. Sealed Bid Request for Chadwick Lake Park Grounds Maintenance

Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Robert Petrillo requests

approval to solicit sealed bids for the 2020 grounds maintenance at Chadwick

Lake Park. The request will include bid requests for 2021 and 2022 at the option

of the Town Board.

MOTION made by Councilman Presutti to approve the request to solicit sealed bids

for the 2020 grounds maintenance at Chadwick Lake Park. The request will include

bid requests for 2021 and 2022 at the option of the Town Board.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Greene.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

C. Sealed Bid Request for Busing for Year 2020

Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Robert Petrillo requests

approval to solicit sealed bids for the 31 2020 busing trips scheduled for

senior citizens, youth, adult and summer camps.

MOTION made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the request to solicit sealed

bids for the 31 2020 busing trips scheduled for senior citizens, youth, adult and

summer camps. Motion seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

D. Approval to Accept Quote for Printing of Annual Program Brochure for Year 2020

Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Robert Petrillo requests

approval to accept the quote from Color Page of Kingston, New York to print the

2020 Annual Program Brochure for the Town of Newburgh Recreation Department.

Color Page’s quoted price for 9,200 brochures is $5,795 which includes delivery.

MOTION made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the accepting the quote

from Color Page of Kingston, New York to print 9,200 of the 2020 Annual Program

Brochure for the Town of Newburgh Recreation Department for $5,795.

Motion seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 27, 2020 PAGE 4

E. Approval to Exercise Option to Select Firework’s Bid

Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Robert Petrillo requests

approval to exercise the option to select Fireworks Extravaganza to present the

2020 Community Day fireworks at the manual price of $11,500. Fireworks

Extravaganza represented the only quote received from the bid solicitation

conducted in 2018.

MOTION made by Councilman Manley to approve exercising the option to select

Fireworks Extravaganza to present the 2020 Community Day fireworks at the

manual price of $11,500. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Greene.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

F. Approval to Hire Part Time Chauffeur

Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Robert Petrillo requests

approval to hire Michael Ponesse as a part time chauffeur. Mr. Ponesse’s

hiring is contingent on Board approval and the completion of his fingerprints,

paperwork, drug/alcohol screening and physical. A start date on or after

February 10, 2020 is anticipated with an hourly rate of $18.00.

MOTION made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the hire of Michael Ponesse as

a part time chauffeur. Mr. Ponesse’s hiring is contingent on Board approval and the

completion of his fingerprints, paperwork, drug/alcohol screening and physical. A start

date on or after February 10, 2020 is anticipated with an hourly rate of $18.00.

Motion seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

11. WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT:

A. Approval to Hire Wasterwater Maintenance Worker

Water and Sewer Department Manager Jeffrey Guido requests approval to

hire Daniel Tartter for the position of Wastewater Maintenance Worker.

The hourly salary is per the CSEA contract, which is a Grade 15, is $23.1571 with

a start date of February 3, 2020. Since Mr. Tarter is already a full time Town

employee, no paperwork is needed.

MOTION made by Councilman Ruggiero to approve the hire of Daniel Tartter

for the position of Wastewater Maintenance Worker at an hourly salary

of $23.1571 per the CSEA contract with a start date of February 3, 2020.

Motion seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 27, 2020 PAGE 5

B. Budget Transfer

Water and Sewer Department Manager Jeffrey Guido requests the following

budget transfers to accommodate a shortfall for sludge removal and

chemical purchases for the Chadwick Lake Filter Plant:

• transfer $3,000 from Account 8330.4002.5459 Chemicals for

Delaware Aqueduct and $4,000 from Account 8330.4001.5481 Utilities Fuel

Chadwick Lake Filter Plant and $5,000 from Account 8330.4001.5466

Operating Supplies for Chadwick Lake Filter Plant and $4,000 from

Account 7330.4001.5470 Testing Chadwick Lake

• into Account 8330.4001.5459 Chemicals Chadwick Lake Filter Plant

for $6,000 and Account 8330.4001.5457 Sludge Removal Chadwick

Lake Filter Plant for $10,000

MOTION made by Councilman Presutti to approve the listed budget transfers to

accommodate a shortfall for sludge removal and chemical purchases for the Chadwick

Lake Filter Plant. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Greene.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

12. ENGINEERING:

A. Rock Cut Estates - Three Lots and Common Driveway

No discussion. Owner not in attendance.

B. Partial Release of Landscape Security for McDonald’s

Landscape Architect Karen Arent recommends that the Town Board authorize

the release of one half of the landscape bond for the McDonald’s located

on Route 32. The total bond was for $65,330 and Ms. Arent recommends

that the Town return $32,665. The remainder of the bond will be held for two years

to ensure that the plants survive.

MOTION made by Councilman Ruggiero to authorize the release of one half of

the landscape bond for the McDonald’s located on Route 32. The total bond

was for $65,330 and Ms. Arent recommends that we return $32,665.

Motion seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

13. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT:

A. Budget Transfer Request

Highway Superintendent Mark Hall requests the following budget transfer

of $10,000 from Account D.5130.5452 Machinery Vehicle Contract Repairs

to Account D.5130.5451 Machinery Vehicle Parts.

MOTION made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the budget transfer of

$10,000 from Account D.5130.5452 Machinery Vehicle Contract Repairs

to Account D.5130.5451 Machinery Vehicle Parts.

Motion seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 27, 2020 PAGE 6

B. Approval to Hire Part Time Laborer

Highway Superintendent Mark Hall requests approval to hire Nicholas Ponesse as

a part time laborer. Employment will be contingent on completing the

necessary paperwork for part time employment. Fingerprints and drug/alcohol

screening have been completed. Mr. Ponesse’s hourly salary will be $12.50 with a

start date of February 3, 2020.

MOTION made by Councilman Presutti to approve the hire of Nicholas Ponesse as

a part time laborer. Employment will be contingent on completing the

necessary paperwork for part time employment. Fingerprints and drug/alcohol

screening have been completed. His hourly salary will be $12.50 with a start date

of February 3, 2020. Motion seconded by Councilman Reuggiero.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

C. Approval to Purchase Tandem Plow Truck

Highway Superintendent Mark Hall requests approval to purchase a Tandem

Plow Truck from Beam Mack Sales Service Inc. for the cost of $144,562.05.

The purchase price originates from the Onondaga County Heavy Truck Class

8 Statewide Contract #8996. The funds are available and will be taken from

Account D.5130.5200 Machinery Equipment/Other Capital.

MOTION made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the purchase of a

Tandem Plow Truck from Beam Mack Sales Service Inc. for the cost of $144,562.05.

The purchase price originates from the Onondaga County Heavy Truck Class

8 Statewide Contract #8996. Motion seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

D. Approval to Purchase Super Cab

Highway Superintendent Mark Hall requests approval to purchase a new

super cab for $68,681.42. The purchase price originates from the Onondaga

Bid quote 26945. The cab being considered is a Ford 450 super cab with plow.

The cab will be a gas vehicle which will create additional savings. This purchase

will be charged against Capital Account 030.5130.0200 Highway Equipment.

MOTION made by Councilman Presutti to the approve the purchase a new

Ford 450 super cab for $68,681.42. The purchase price originates from the Onondaga

Bid quote 26945. Motion seconded by Councilman Manley.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

E. Sealed Bid Request for Summer Material, Cold Milling Machine, Tree Cutting and

Brush Grinding

Highway Superintendent Mark Hall requests approval to solicit bids for the

Summer Materials which will include Guide Rails, Chip Spreader, Wheel Rubber

Tire Roller and Aluminum Box Culverts. In addition, bids will be solicited for

the Cold Milling Machine, Tree Cutting and Brush Grinding.

WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 27, 2020 PAGE 7

MOTION made by Councilman Presutti to approve the request to solicit bids

for the Summer Materials which will include Guide Rails, Chip Spreader, Wheel Rubber

Tire Roller and Aluminum Box Culverts. In addition, bids will be solicited for

the Cold Milling Machine, Tree Cutting and Brush Grinding.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

F. Sealed Bid Request for Truck Body and Plow for the Tandem Class 8 Track

Highway Superintendent Mark Hall requests approval to solicit bids for a

Truck Body and Plow for the Tandem Class 8 Truck.

MOTION made by Councilman Ruggiero to approve soliciting bids for a

Truck Body and Plow for the Tandem Class 8 Truck.

Motion seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

G. Approval to Hire Two Full Time MEO 1As

Highway Superintendent Mark Hall requests approval to hire James Mayen and

Matthew Tubbs as full time MEO 1As. Both Mr. Mayen and Mr. Tubbs will need

to complete paperwork, fingerprinting and CDL physicals with drug and alcohol

screening. The intended start date will be on or after February 10, 2020.

Their respective salaries will be per the CSEA contract $22.8732 per hour.

MOTION made by Councilman Presutti to approve the hire of James Mayen

as a full time MEO 1A. The intended start date will be on or after February 10, 2020

at a CSEA contract salary of $22.8732 per hour.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Greene.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

MOTION made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the hire of Matthew Tubbs

as a full time MEO 1A. The intended start date will be on or after February 10, 2020

at a CSEA contract salary of $22.8732 per hour.

Motion seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

14. ANIMAL CONTROL: T-94 Withdrawal

A. Approval of First Payment to Newburgh Veterinary Hospital

Cheryl Cunningham of Animal Control requests authorization to use the T-94

account to pay for veterinarian services from Newburgh Veterinary Hospital

for a total of $1,535.55 of which $195.60 was for feline services and $1,339.95

was for canine services.

MOTION made by Councilman Presutti to authorize the use of the T-94

account to pay for veterinarian services from Newburgh Veterinary Hospital

for a total of $1,535.55 of which $195.60 was for feline services and $1,339.95

was for canine services. Motion seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 27, 2020 PAGE 8

B. Approval of Second Payment to Newburgh Veterinary Hospital

Cheryl Cunningham of Animal Control requests authorization to use the T-94

account to pay for veterinarian services from Newburgh Veterinary Hospital

for a total of $44.00 of which all $44.00 were for other services.

MOTION made by Councilman Presutti to authorize the use of the T-94

account to pay for veterinarian services from Newburgh Veterinary Hospital

for a total of $44.00 of which all $44.00 were for other services.

Motion seconded by Councilman Manley.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

C. Approval of Payment to Walden Humane Society

Cheryl Cunningham of Animal Control requests authorization to use the T-94

account to pay for veterinarian services from Walden Humane Society

for a total of $100.00 of which all $100.00 were for canine services.

MOTION made by Councilman Ruggiero to authorize the use of the T-94

account to pay for veterinarian services from Walden Humane Society

for a total of $100.00 of which all $100.00 were for canine services.

Motion seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

D. Approval of Payment to Flannery Animal Hospital

Cheryl Cunningham of Animal Control requests authorization to use the T-94

account to pay for veterinarian services from Flannery Animal Hospital

for a total of $98.55 of which all $98.55 were for canine services.

MOTION made by Councilwman Greene to authorize the use of the T-94

account to pay for veterinarian services from Flannery Animal Hospital

for a total of $98.55 of which all $98.55 were for canine services.

Motion seconded by Councilman Ruggiero.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

15. TREE PRESERVATION LOCAL LAW – Schedule Public Hearing

Public Hearing to discuss the Tree Preservation Local Law has been

scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

16. JUSTICE COURT: Resolution Acknowledging Records and Documents

MOTION made by Councilman Ruggiero to accept the resolution to

acknowledge examination of the records and dockets of the Justice

Court conducted by the firm of RBT LLP of Newburgh, New York

LLP, Certified Public Accountants on August 20, 2019 for the fiscal year

ending 2018. Motion seconded by Councilman Manley.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 27, 2020 PAGE 9

17. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:

A. Approval to Hire Part Time Custodial Worker

Town Supervisor Piaquadio requests approval to hire Thomas Abbruscato as a

part time custodial worker. The applicant’s hiring is contingent on Board

approval and the completion of his fingerprints, paperwork, drug/alcohol screening

and physical. A start date on or after February 3, 2020 is anticipated at an

hourly salary $12.50.

MOTION made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the hire of Thomas Abbruscato

as a part time custodial worker. The applicant’s hiring is contingent on Board

approval and the completion of his fingerprints, paperwork, drug/alcohol screening

and physical. A start date on or after February 3, 2020 is anticipated at an

hourly salary $12.50. Motion seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

B. Award Contract for Garbage and Recyclable Collection

Town Supervisor Piaquadio requests approval to select Marangi Disposal of

Valley Cottage, New York as the Town’s garbage and recyclable collector

for the next three years, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Marangi Disposal was the lower

of the two bids received with an average yearly disposal cost of $15,064.32

for the three year contract. The excess pricing per cubic yard for 2020 is $5.00.

MOTION made by Councilwoman Greene to approve the selection of Marangi

Disposal of Valley Cottage, New York as the Town’s garbage and recyclable collector

for the next three years, 2020, 2021, and 2022 at a three year annual average of

$15,064.32 and an excess pricing per cubic yard for 2020 of $5.00.

Motion seconded by Councilman Manley.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

18. UNIFIRST CORPPORATION: Stormwater Control Facility Maintenance Agreement

MOTION made by Councilman Ruggiero to approve the Stormwater Control

Facility Maintenance Agreement between the Town and Unifirst Corporation of

Wilmington, Massachusetts. Motion seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

19. ACCOUNTING: Budget Transfers

Town Accountant Ronald Clum requests the following budget adjustments:

• Transfer $11,100.00 from Account A.1990.5499 Contingency Account

to Account A.3120.5462 Police Uniforms

• Transfer $16,500.00 from Account F.9010.5800 Water State Retirement

to Account F.8310.5490 Water Intergovernment General Service

MOTION made by Councilman Manley to approve the listed budget adjustments.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Greene.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

WORKSHOP MEETING JANUARY 27, 2020 PAGE 10

20. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A. Purchase of Property for Water District

B. Possible Litigation Over Easement

MOTION made by Councilman Manley to enter into executive Session at

8:02 p.m. Motion seconded by Councilman Presutti.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

MOTION made by Councilman Presutti to end the Executive Session at

8:29 p.m. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Greene.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

Town Supervisor Piaquadio said no action was taken during the Executive

Sessions and no action is anticipated.

21. ADJOURNMENT

MOTION made by Councilman Presutti to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Greene.

VOTE: Councilwoman Greene – yes; Councilman Ruggiero – yes; Councilman

Presutti – yes; Councilman Manley – yes; Supervisor Piaquadio – yes.

Motion approved, 5 yes; 0 no; 0 abstain; 0 absent.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

______________________________________

Joseph P. Pedi

Town Clerk

................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download