Sloatsburg Village Board Regular Meeting May 14, 2013 The Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 PM by the Honorable Carl S. Wright, Mayor in the Conference Room of the Sloatsburg Municipal Building, 96 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg, New York. Trustees Present- Trustee Absent - Peter Akey Thomas T. Buckley, Jr. Daniel O Leary John Bonkoski Village Clerk & Treasurer Thomas F. Bollatto, Jr. Present Village Attorney Richard Ellsworth Present Interested Citizens Attending: Eve Mancuso, Dan Khieninson, Arianna Khieninson, Tom Donnelly, SRO Officer, Dennis Procter, Ramapo PBA President, Ann McAnany, Chair Sloatsburg Scholarship Committee, Steven Walker, Asst. Superintendent Human Resources RCSD, Harriso O. Bush, Village Historian, Bishop George Langberg, St. Elizabeth s Chapel, Maureen Danzig, RCSD, Jason Reilly, representing Assemblywoman Rabbitt, R.C. Clerk Paul Piperato, Mayor Dagan LaCorte, Village of Suffern, Sr. Eileen O Farrell, Ron Anagnostis, former Principal Sloatsburg Elementary, Doug Jobson, RC Legislator Pledge to Flag Trustee Peter Akey Minutes a. Regular Meeting 4/23/13 On a motion by Trustee Akey, seconded by Trustee O Leary to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of 4/23/13. All in favor, motion carried. Resolutions Resolution #13-035 Lease Extension Crown Castle, Site #806551NYSloatsburg958008 Trustee O Leary offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Crown Castle has proposed a cell tower ground lease extension amendment with the Village of Sloatsburg, and WHEREAS, the current lease for the cell tower located on Forest Road is due to expire in August of 2019; and WHEREAS, as a result of the pending expiration, Crown Castle has requested an extension of the Lease, and WHEREAS, as a result of negotiations between the Village and Crown Castle, two options were presented for consideration; and 1
WHEREAS, the two options were reviewed by the Village Clerk/ Treasurer, Village Attorney and Village Accountant and, based upon their review it was advice that Option Two is more beneficial to the Village, and WHEREAS, Option Two would, among other things, provide for a 25 year extension to the contract establishing August 8, 2044 as the new expiration date; a onetime 20% increase in the base rent effective on the first day of the second full month following the full execution of the extension amendment (rent would continue to escalate at 3% through the end of the lease); and, a 60 day competitor only right of first refusal applicable to the lease area only, in the event the Village is made an offer by someone in the industry or related industry. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sloatsburg elects to accept Option Two submitted by Crown Castle as indicated above, as well as all other terms of the extension as negotiated between the parties. The foregoing was seconded by Trustee Akey and was duly adopted by Resolution #13-036 Transfer General Fund Money Market to General Fund Checking Account RESOLVED that the Village Clerk/Treasurer transfer $75,000.00 from the General Fund Money Market Account held at the Greater Hudson Bank to the General Fund Checking Account held at M&T Bank. This transfer to cover General Fund expenses. The foregoing was seconded by Trustee Buckley and was duly adopted by Resolution #13-037 Authorization Advertisement Bids Firefighter Extrication Equipment and Firefighter Escape System Trustee Buckley offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLVED that the Village Clerk Treasurer be given authorization to advertise for bids for Firefighter Extrication Equipment and Firefighter Escape System. Returnable date to be determined upon receipt of technical specifications. The foregoing was seconded by Trustee O Leary and was duly adopted by Resolution #13-038 Waldron Terrace Easement Trustee O Leary offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Village of Sloatsburg entered into an Agreement with the Rockland County Sewer District #1 to provide for a temporary easement and permanent easement to the benefit of the Rockland County Sewer District #1 for the sum total of $17,730.00 and WHEREAS, at the time in which the sewer work was to be undertaken it was determined that a field change was necessitated; this change was due to Orange & Rockland Utilities poles not being reflected on the original survey, and 2
WHEREAS, as a result of a corrected survey in 2011 that reflected the utility poles thereon, it was further determined that the 2003 easements were not centered on the road (Waldron Terrace), and WHEREAS, easements prepared in 2011 are now showing the sewer line centered on the road (Waldron Terrace), and WHEREAS, it being understood, Waldron Terrace will be repaved curb to curb by the Rockland County Sewer District #1 or its contractor once the sewer construction project is completed. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sloatsburg authorizes the Rockland County Sewer District #1 to take the necessary action to correct the easement as aforesaid to reflect it as shown on the 2011 survey. The foregoing was seconded by Trustee Akey and was duly adopted by Mayor Wright commented they also have the funding to cover the painting of the Sloatsburg library. Tuxedo Reserve, also known as The Related Companies has committed $75,000 earmarked for a new roof and other repairs at the library. The Mayor entertained a motion to take $15,000 from that $75,000 to be used for the painting of the library. Trustee Buckley asked about the initial idea that the money would come out of the Downtown Beautification Fund. Tom Bollatto indicated they were unsure if the money could come from that fund. Trustee Buckley asked if they could make sure before taking any action. Mayor Wright asked that there be an understanding if they cannot get the funds from the Downtown Beautification Fund, they will take it from the Related Companies retroactive. Resolution #13-039 Refund $2,800 Executed Release Richard Capraro RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve the release executed by Richard Capraro as it relates to 41 Lincoln Street (a copy of which is attached). and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED,that the Clerk Treasurer issue a refund in the amount of $2,800.00 as stated in the executed release by Richard Capraro. The foregoing was seconded by Trustee O Leary and was duly adopted by Resolution #13-040 Acceptance of Building Inspector s Report April, 2013 Trustee Buckley offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees accept the Building Inspector s Report for the month of April, 2013 in the amount of $3,015.00. The foregoing was seconded by Trustee Akey and was duly adopted by Resolution #13-041 Fire Inspector s Report April, 2013 3
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees accept the Fire Inspector s Report for the month of April in the amount of $375.00. The foregoing was seconded by Trustee O Leary and was duly adopted by Resolution #13-042 Staff Appointments - Sloatsburg Municipal Pool 2013 Trustee O Leary offered the following, and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the 2013 pool season will be based, this year, on twelve (12) weeks and two (2) days. RESOLVED, that the following appointments be made for the 2013 pool season. Staff will work a forty (40) hour work week and be compensated at the following rates:. Recreation Facility Supervisor Dee Leone $7,498.44 Season (2 nd yr.) Head Lifeguard Robert Stein $10.30 per hr. ($5,108.80 Season) (2 nd yr.) Head Lifeguard Thomas Buckley $10.44 per hr. ($5,178.24 Season) (7 th yr.) Lifeguard Taylor Tamburro $ 9.83 per hr ($4,875.68 Season) (5 th yr.) Lifeguard Christopher Warren $ 9.83 per hr. ($4,875.68 Season) (5 th yr.) Lifeguard Frankie Colon $ 9.55 per hr. ($4,602.88 Season) (4 th yr.) Lifeguard Daniel Khieninson $ 8.75 per hr. ($4340.00 Season) (1 st yr.) Lifeguard Yalisha Colon $ 8.75 per hr. ($4,340.00 Season) (1 st yr.) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board will open the facility commencing on Memorial Day weekend and the following weekends, weather permitting until the start of the full season June 22, 2013. The foregoing was seconded by Trustee Akey and was duly adopted. Trustee Buckley abstained. Past Events a. Tuesday, April 30 th, Promotion for Food Pantry Report by Trustee Buckley who indicated they raised $300.00 b. Monday, May 6 th, Promotion for Scholarship at Characters Restaurant; $425.00 was raised c. Tuesday, May 7 th, 4 th Grade Historical Tour of the Village d. Wednesday, May 8 th, Historical and Governmental Program for 4 th Graders 9-11 AM at Elementary School Upcoming Events a. Tuesday, May 21 st, Board of Education Election and Budget b. Saturday, May 25 th, Pool Opens Weekends c. Monday, May 27 th, Memorial Day Parade d. Fire Department s Car Show, June 1 st, rain date June 8 th e. Monday, June 3 rd, Suffern High School Night of Excellence f. Friday, June 7 th, Olympic Day g. Flag Day h. Saturday, June 15 th, Suffern High School s Military Appreciation Club Walk i. School Graduations, Thursday, June 20 th j. St. Joan of Arc s Carnival, Thursday, June 27 June 30 th k. Saturday, July 13 th, Jason Hruscik Softball Tournament National Organ Donor Program l. Sunday, July 14 th, Family Day 4
m. Saturday, July 20 th, Duathlon, 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 13 th Annual Program Honoring Graduating Seniors in Class of 2013 Note for the record: A copy of the program honoring the 2013 graduating seniors is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. Adjourn On a motion by Trustee Akey, seconded by Trustee Buckley to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:30 PM. All in favor, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, TFB:ds Thomas F. Bollatto, Jr. Village Clerk & Treasurer 5