Regular meeting held by the Town Board,
Town of Yorktown on January 3, 2006 held at
Yorktown Town Hall, Yorktown Heights, NY
Present: Linda G. Cooper, Supervisor
James Martorano, Councilman
Nicholas Bianco, Councilman
Matthew Metz, Councilman
Louis Campisi, Councilman
Alice E. Roker, Town Clerk
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Supervisor Linda G. Cooper called the meeting to order 7:30 p.m.
2006 TOWN BOARD MEETING DATES
RESOLUTION #1
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
RESOLVED, that the regular meeting dates of this Town Board shall be the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM:
January 3
January 17
February 7
February 21
March 7
March 21
April 4
May 2
May 16
June 6
June 20
July 5
July 18
August 1
August 15
September 5
September 19
October 3
November 21
December 5
December 19
and as otherwise prescribed by law, and in the event a regular meeting date falls on a holiday, then the meeting shall be held the next succeeding evening or on such other dates as may be determined, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board will hold its regular meeting at the John C. Hart Memorial Library, East Main Street, Shrub Oak, New York on the following dates:
April 18, 2006
October 17, 2006
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board will hold two of its regular meetings at an outdoor site at 6:00 PM on the following dates:
June 20, 2006
July 5, 2006
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board will hold its regular budget meeting at 7:00 PM on December 6 (Wednesday); and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Special Meetings shall be called and held in conformance with Section 62 of the Town Law and Article 7 of the Public Officers Law.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town of Yorktown will hold its annual Record Management Inventory on February 16 and February 17, 2006.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
2006 TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION
MEETING DATES
RESOLUTION #2
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Yorktown, will hold public work sessions on the second and the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM, and in the event a work session falls on a holiday, then the meeting shall be canceled; such work session shall be duly convened meetings of the Town Board for the purpose of conducting such business as shall come before the Board as follows:
January 10
January 24
February 14
February 28
March 14
March 28
April 11
April 25
May 9
May 23
June 13
June 27
July 11
July 25
August 8
September 12 – Primary Day
September 26
October 10
October 24
November 14
November 28
December 12
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
SALARIES OF ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS
RESOLUTION #3
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and is hereby authorized and directed to pay the salaries of all elected and appointed Town officials and employees without prior audit.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
MILEAGE RATE
RESOLUTION #4
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
RESOLVED, that the rate of 44.5 cents per mile be allowed those Town officials and employees who use their own automobiles in the performance of their official duties in accordance with the budgetary appropriations, provided however, the expense is incurred is presented to the Town Board in the proper manner and on the proper claim form.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
BLANKET AUTHORITY/SIGN CONTRACTS
RESOLUTION #5
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby grants blanket authority to sign contracts for the Town, without the necessity of express advance approval by the Town Board in each instance in the following circumstances:
(A) by a Department Head, upon prior approval by the Supervisor or Comptroller in each instance, in the event the contract involves a budget expenditure of $2,000 or less and is limited to one (1) year in duration, and
(B) by the Supervisor in the event the contract involves an expenditure of not more than $12,500 and is limited to one year in duration and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this blanket authorization shall remain in effect until amended.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
AUTHORIZATION/PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
RESOLUTION #6
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Paragraph A of Subdivision 1, of Section 142 of the Highway Law, as last amended, the Town Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements without prior approval of the Town Board in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
FISCAL REPORT FILING TO
STATE COMPTROLLER
RESOLUTION #7
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
RESOLVED, that by the authority vested pursuant to Paragraph 10-a of Section 29 of the Town Law, the Supervisor shall submit to the Town Clerk within sixty days after the close of the fiscal year, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law and the Town Clerk shall cause a summary of such report to be published within 10 days after receipt thereof in a form approved by the State Comptroller.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF YOUTH FOR
STATE AID RECREATION/YOUTH SERVICE PROJECT
RESOLUTION #8
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be directed to make application to the New York State Division of Youth for State Aid for a Recreation and a Youth Service Project for 2006. The Parks and Recreation Department receives $10,000 of this application for recreation for youth, and the Police Department receives another $10,000 via the Youth Officer.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
APPOINTMENT - LYN STAAR ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING SERVICES RETAINER
RESOLUTION #9
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
RESOLVED, that the firm LYN STAAR Engineering is hereby appointed to provide engineering services as per the retainer letter.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
APPOINTMENT - TOWN COMPTROLLER
RESOLUTION #10
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
RESOLVED, that Joan Goldberg be and is hereby appointed Comptroller to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board or until the first day of January next succeeding the next biennial Town Election.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
APPOINTMENT - RECEIVER OF TAXES
RESOLUTION #11
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
RESOLVED, that Elfriede Schmid be and is hereby appointed to the position of Receiver of Taxes and shall have all the powers and perform all the duties of the Receiver of Taxes not inconsistent with the law at the pleasure of the Town Board or until the first day of January next succeeding the first biennial Town Election.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
APPOINTMENT - MARRIAGE OFFICER
RESOLUTION #12
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
WHEREAS, Chapter 49 of the Laws of 1988 added a new Section 11-c to the New York Domestic Relations Law, empowering the governing body of any Village, Town or City to appoint one or more Marriage Officers and fix their compensation; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Yorktown, a duly constituted Town of the Suburban Class, deems it necessary and proper to create the position of Marriage Officer, possessing statutory authority to solemnize marriages within the Town;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of such Section 11-c of the Domestic Relations Law, Linda G. Cooper, Supervisor, is hereby appointed a Marriage Officer of the Town of Yorktown, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appointment shall take effect on January 1, 2006, and shall continue for a term ending on December 31, 2007.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
APPOINTMENT - MARRIAGE OFFICER
RESOLUTION #13
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
WHEREAS, Chapter 49 of the Laws of 1988 added a new Section 11-c to the New York Domestic Relations Law, empowering the governing body of any Village, Town or City to appoint one or more Marriage Officers and fix their compensation; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Yorktown, a duly constituted Town of the Suburban Class, deems it necessary and proper to create the position of Marriage Officer, possessing statutory authority to solemnize marriages within the Town;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of such Section 11-c of the Domestic Relations Law, Alice E. Roker, is hereby appointed a Marriage Officer of the Town of Yorktown, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appointment shall take effect on January 1, 2006, and shall continue for a term ending on December 31, 2007.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
APPOINTMENT - MARRIAGE OFFICER
RESOLUTION #14
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
WHEREAS, Chapter 49 of the Laws of 1988 added a new Section 11-c to the New York Domestic Relations Law, empowering the governing body of any Village, Town or City to appoint one or more Marriage Officers and fix their compensation; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Yorktown, a duly constituted Town of the Suburban Class, deems it necessary and proper to create the position of Marriage Officer, possessing statutory authority to solemnize marriages within the Town;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of such Section 11-c of the Domestic Relations Law, James J. Martorano, is hereby appointed a Marriage Officer of the Town of Yorktown, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appointment shall take effect on January 1, 2006, and shall continue for a term ending on December 31, 2007.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE
FOR ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS
RESOLUTION #15
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
RESOLVED, that Linda G. Cooper be and is hereby designated as the voting delegate to represent the Town of Yorktown at the Association of Towns Meeting to be held February 22, 2006, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that William Gregory be and is hereby designated the alternate delegate to the aforementioned meeting.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES/BANKS
RESOLUTION #16
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
RESOLVED, that the following banks located in the Town of Yorktown are hereby designated as depositories for the Town of Yorktown:
The Bank of New York
2002 Commerce Street
Yorktown Heights, New York 10598
Wachovia
50 Main Street
White Plains, New York 10606
The Bank of America
2 Triangle Center
Yorktown Heights, New York 10598
Hudson United Bank
19 Court Street
White Plains, New York 10601
Putnam County Savings Bank
331 Downing Drive
Yorktown Heights, New York, 10598
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Linda G. Cooper, Supervisor of the Town of Yorktown, is hereby authorized, pursuant to Town Law Section 29(2), to act on behalf of the Town of Yorktown with said banks, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above-named banks are hereby required to provide a surety bond or pledge securities when applicable as required by Town Law Section 64(I) and General Municipal Law Section II, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following banks are designated depositories for the following officers of the Town of Yorktown:
Bank of New York, Yorktown Heights, New York:
Justice Cohen Account
Justice Gerstenzang Account
Joint Bail Account - (Justices Cohen & Gerstenzang)
Supervisor Cooper announces personal appointments as follows:
Patricia Malone as Assistant to the Supervisor.
Councilman James Martorano as Deputy Supervisor to serve during the absence or inability of the Supervisor to act, or while the office of Supervisor is vacant, pursuant to Section 42 of the Town Law.
Supervisor Cooper also appointed the following:
Liaison to Library Board: Matthew P. Metz
Liaison to Yorktown School Board: Linda G. Cooper
Liaison to Ossining School Board Mikki Shaw
Liaison to Croton School Board: Tom Pollak
Liaison to Lakeland School District: James J. Martorano/Nicholas J. Bianco
Liaison to Recreation Commission: Louis J. Campisi
Liaison to Conservation Board: Nicholas J. Bianco
Liaison to Housing Board: James J. Martorano
Liaison to Planning Board: Nicholas J. Bianco
Liaison to Museum Board: Alice E. Roker
Liaison to Zoning Board of Appeals: Nicholas J. Bianco
Liaison to ABACA: John Tegeder
Traffic Committee: Matthew P. Metz/Louis J. Campisi
Fire Prevention Board: Patti Malone
ALS Commission: Linda G. Cooper
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
RENEWAL OPTION FOR OIL AND
BURNER SERVICE AT TOWN FACILITIES
RESOLUTION #17
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to sign an authorizing letter to exercise the option to renew the Oil bid for the calendar year of 2006 with Almeida Oil Company, for Oil deliveries and burner service at Town facilities.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
HIGHWAY DEPT. - CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZERS (2)
RESOLUTION #18
Upon motion made by Councilman Martorano, seconded by Councilman Bianco,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received by the Town Clerk, Town of Yorktown, Westchester County, New York until 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at the Town Hall, 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, New York for two (2) 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazers, 4x4.
Cooper, Martorano, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
ADJOURN
Councilman Martorano moved, seconded by Councilman Metz to adjourn the Town Board meeting.
Alice E. Roker
Town clerk
Town of Yorktown
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