PATTERSON TOWN BOARD MEETING

PATTERSON TOWN HALL

1142 ROUTE 311

PATTERSON, NY 12563

APRIL 13, 2011


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 10 in attendance.


REPORTS


Mr. Griffin asked the clerk to file the reports as read.


Code Compliance - None

Code Enforcement - March

Dog Control Officer - March

E.C.I. - March

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 February and March 2011.


Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


MINUTES


Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the following minutes:


Bid Opening - Highway Material - March 16, 2011

Bid Opening - A/C for Recreation Center - April 5, 2011

Bid Opening - Alpine Acres Water District - April 5, 2011

Bid Opening - Dorset Hollow Water District - April 5, 2011

Bid Opening - Fox Run Water District - April 5, 2011

Bid Opening - Highway Material - Diesel & No. 2 Heating Oil - April 6, 2011

Town Board Meeting Minutes - March 9, 2011

Town Board Meeting Minutes – March 23, 2011


Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


AUDIT OF BILLS


Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept the Abstract No. 1 as written:


General Fund $69,994.65, Highway Fund $32,273.31, Waste Water Treatment Plant $37,199.31, Capital Fund $1,300.00, Putnam Lake Light District $1,495.73, Patterson Light District $1,471.51, Putnam Lake Refuse District #1 $20,454.55, Patterson Refuse District #2 $11,540.05, Deerwood Drainage District $17.33, Patterson Park District $308.63, Alpine Water District $375.48, Dorset Hollow Water District $802.15, Fox Run Water District $23,362.08, Trust & Agency $300.00, Grand Total Abstract $200,894.78.


Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns, yes; Mr. Capasso, yes; Mrs. Nacerino, yes; Mr. O’Connor, yes; Mr. Griffin, yes.


JOSEPH CAPASSO


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REQUEST(S) / MEMO(S)


Mr. Capasso stated the Highway Department rebid the No. 2 Heating Oil and Diesel Fuel. We would like to award the diesel fuel to Stormville Oil because they were the lowest bidder however we choose not to award No. 2 Heating Oil because we would rather piggy back off the Putnam County bid since their prices are lower.


Mr. Capasso introduced the following Resolution for Acceptance of Bids for Materials for Highway Department:


R-0411-01


WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson has duly advertised for bids to purchase diesel fuel for the Highway Department of the Town of Patterson; and


WHEREAS, Stormville Oil submitted the lowest bid; and


WHEREAS, the Highway Department has recommended that the bid of Stormville Oil be accepted for the purchase of diesel fuel for the Highway Department; and


WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to follow the recommendations of the Highway Department and accept the bid of Stormville Oil;


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby accepts the bid of Stormville Oil for the purchase of diesel fuel for the Highway Department of the Town of Patterson; 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. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


Mr. Capasso made a motion to allow $2,047.67 total cost less $500.00 deductable the Highway Department received from Selective Insurance for the damages to Truck #50 that was in an accident be put back into Equipment Repair DA5130.4. That is where the money came out of to pay the total bill of $2,547.67 from Stan’s Auto Body.


Mr. Capasso stated we have a memo from Russ Goff, Acting Highway Supervisor regarding Non-Bid Procurement stating that the Town Procurement Policy was enacted in 1992 and has not changed since. They would like to request that the amounts are increased. We also have a memo from Rich Williams about this and I think this is something that we have to look into for all departments not just the Highway Department. Things today cost so much more. We have a $500.00 limit and anything over that has to be approved. Rich and I and anyone else who wants to help will sit down and redo this policy. I will table this until we have more information.


Mrs. Nacerino stated I believe the Procurement was written by Debbie Taylor some 15 or 20 years ago. Rich issued a memo to the Town Board with a list of suggestions and we need to look into them and follow it and revise the Procurement Policy. I’ll be happy to work with you and whomever on that.


Mr. Capasso made a motion to approve the following Non-Bid Procurement requests from the Highway Department:



Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns, yes; Mr. Capasso, yes; Mrs. Nacerino, yes; Mr. O’Connor, yes; Mr. Griffin, yes.


MICHAEL GRIFFIN


MEADOWBROOK FARM HOA REQUEST – LEGAL OPINION


Mr. Griffin stated we have a letter from Meadowbrook. Apparently there is a dispute with the developer who still owns lots in the development and has declined to contribute to the Homeowners Association for maintenance etc. According to the Attorney’s for the Homeowner’s Association the Town Attorney has to be the one to go seek legal opinion on this.


Mr. Curtiss stated they are in a dispute with the Homeowners Association. There are 17 lots that are developed. The developer owns 24 and they are in litigation with the Supreme Court. There has been a decision that the developer is not responsible for these expenses. There was an (inaudible) in the decision that said they could seek legal opinion from the Attorney General. I spoke with Ken Stenger who represents the homeowners. He would like me to seek a legal opinion on their behalf, which I would be happy to do if I get the authorization from the Board.


Mrs. Nacerino stated wasn’t the decision that he was responsible and that decision was reversed.


Mr. Curtiss stated yes, the initial decision was that the homeowners had (inaudible) into the lawsuit and that they would probably assess to the developer for some of these costs for the infrastructure. Subsequently there were motions made by both. The developer’s motions did not grant the Homeowners Association motion and found that the developer did not have any responsibility for the costs that the homeowners were seeking.


Mrs. Nacerino stated I know some people that live there. This has imposed a serious hardship on them. Let me ask you this question; if he is not responsible then who is. Is it fair for the 17 families to absorb all the costs for all the improvements or for the lots that he owns.


Mr. Curtiss stated that is the issue. It is hard to understand why it came out that way. Apparently the court found that the expenses the homeowners were incurring, there was no contribution by the developer because his lots were undeveloped and these were all expenses in connection with the infrastructure which he didn’t participate in. However, in the offering document the homeowner’s argument is that he was responsible under the original offering plan and that is what I think they want an opinion on from the Attorney General.


Mr. Griffin stated how much time do you think is involved for you to do this.


Mr. Curtiss stated they are going to give me the facts and I would say no more than 15 to 20 minutes to draft up the letter and send it up to the Attorney Generals office.


Mr. Griffin stated I have absolutely no problem with you getting involved and I intend to make a motion to go forward with that. It is going to result in hours and hours of your time then there may be an additional conversation.


Mr. Griffin made a motion to authorize the Town Attorney to file to request a legal opinion from the Attorney General’s office on behalf of the Home Owners Association for Meadowbrook Commons.


Seconded by Mr. Capasso. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.

RECREATION CENTER A/C – DISCUSSION/AWARD BID(s)


Mr. Griffin stated I spoke with the Attorney and because there are some contractual issues involved here I am going to table this to my Executive Session Legal.


COMCAST FRANCHISE RENEWAL – DISCUSSION


Mr. Griffin stated we received a letter from Comcast saying that they would like to talk to us about renewing their franchise agreement. At this point, we did get a letter from Sayegh Law saying that they are good negotiators and they would love to represent the Town. I’m not sure we are at that point just yet. Just want everyone to be aware that this is coming up. I will contact Comcast and find out when they would like to have the meeting. I’ll let the Board know when. At some point we have to consider whether we are going to use the Town Attorney or we want to bring in Special Counsel.


TOWN PROCUREMENT POLICY – DISCUSSION


Mr. Griffin stated we already discussed this and everyone was sent Mr. Williams’ changes in an electronic file and I would request everyone review that. Any questions, please contact me, Rich or Patricia Brooks.


STREET LIGHT AT INDIAN HILL – AWARD BID


Mr. Griffin introduced the following Resolution for Acceptance of Proposal for Replacement of Street Light at Corner of Indian Hill Road and Farm to Market:


R-0411-02


WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson has duly advertised for bids for the replacement of the street light at the corner of Indian Hill Road and Farm to Market Road; and


WHEREAS, three bids were received by the Town of Patterson for the replacement of the street light; and


WHEREAS, Pat Kearns Electric, Ltd. has submitted the lowest bid to replace the street light at the corner of Indian Hill Road and Farm to Market Road in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($1,500.00); and


WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to accept the bid submitted by Pat Kearns Electric, Ltd. to replace the street light at the intersection of Indian Hill Road and Farm to Market Road in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($1,525.00).


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby accepts the bid of Pat Kearns Electric, Ltd. to replace the street light at the corner of Indian Hill Road and Farm to Market Road in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($1,525.00); 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.


Mr. Capasso stated do we bill the Highway Department back for this.


Mr. Griffin stated after they did the courthouse and a few other things for us for $1,500.00 we can let it go.






TAGGART SUBDIVISION


Mr. Griffin stated there is a map on the board over there. We have a memo from the Town Planner and the Planning Board. The applicant is proposing to transfer ownership of the drainage district parcel to the Town of Patterson. It contains D.E.C. regulated wetlands and the sum of the storm water management practices that are servicing the subdivision road and the lots. The transfer of ownership of this lot to the Town can happen in one or two ways. Scenario A is where the transfer of ownership could occur by placing a notation on the plat making an irrevocable offer of dedication to the Town. The applicant could then construct the improvements on the lot and then accept it after the creation of the storm water drainage district which would fall back to the Homeowners Association and it would not be a Town charge it would be assessed to the homeowners. If the Board has no objections, I will let the Planning Board know that the Board will consider the acceptance in the creation of the District.


Mrs. Nacerino stated to go with option A.


Mr. Griffin stated that would be my recommendation. We take ownership and they would have to get easements through us.


Mr. Griffin will let the Planning Board know that the Town Board is in favor of this.


RESIDENT REQUEST – FILL


Mr. Griffin stated we have a resident on Farm to Market Road who had a lot of property damage during the heavy rains that we had last month. The County’s storm drain was plugged up; the water went over the road and did a lot of damage to the driveway and their yard. The County went in and fixed their driveway and didn’t fix the yard. The homeowner called the Highway Department and asked if they had free fill. The Highway Department stated there was no Town policy in place and many other Towns do if they have excess fill. The question for the Board is do we want to establish a policy where if we do have excess fill coming from various projects. They do have some there and we will have to get rid of it at some point.


Mr. Burns stated if we have it and we are willing to get rid of it that is fine but I’m wondering what liability it creates if we are picking up dirt on the side of the road and we put it in their front yard and it has whatever in it and it turns out to be contaminated and they can turn around and say I would never had taken that.


Mr. Curtiss stated we will have to get a release from them.


Mr. Capasso stated are they picking it up or are we using our trucks to deliver it.


Mr. Burns stated that is another good question.


Mr. Griffin stated I spoke to the Supervisor in Yorktown and they told me they do it all the time.


Mr. Burns stated how do they deliver it.


Mr. Griffin stated the Town takes it out to them and drops it.


Mrs. Nacerino stated if we do it for one, we do it for all. We can’t be selective in our approval for one and not the next one. I agree with Mr. Burns. How do we know if this fill is not contaminated.


Conversation ensued.


Mr. Griffin stated he will look into this further.


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SWEEPER


Mr. Griffin stated back on March 9, 2011 we authorized the Highway Department to rent a sweeper. We made a motion to approve $6,000.00 for a monthly rental for a Pelican with the option to buy it. I spoke to Russ about this and they have a lot of problems with the equipment. His recommendation was to return the machine and in the process he negotiated $750.00 for the rental time but unfortunately it also came with a contractual obligation of $500.00 for delivery and $500.00 for pick up. We will spend about $1,750.00 on this equipment. Joe if you want to call the guy that gave it up because he was sorry he did, you can tell him it is available again. Bottom line is, Russ are we done on the sweeping.


Mr. Russ Goff, Highway Superintendent stated we have another six or seven days with our sweeper and one that we are renting with a man.


Mr. Griffin stated thank you. Keep up the good work.


Mr. Burns stated you did a great job in our neighborhood.


EXECUTIVE SESSION – PERSONNEL & LEGAL


Mr. Griffin stated he will defer his Executive Session – Personnel & Legal until the end of the meeting.


Mr. Charlie Cook stated back to Comcast will there be a Public Hearing on that.


Mr. Griffin stated probably more than one. We will do something early in the process. We will get a proposal from them and put it on the website. I would like to get feedback.


Mr. Cook stated I would just suggest that at one of those Public Hearings a representative from Comcast be here and let them give a little presentation about the renewal and what it involves.


MR. EDMOND O’CONNOR


PATTERSON COMMUNITY CHURCH REQUEST- BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT


Mr. O’Connor stated the Patterson Community Church is once again requesting funds for the beautification project by having the same flowers as last year in addition to an early set of purple pansies to be planted on May 1st as part of our efforts to support the annual Patterson Relay for Life’s “Paint the Town Purple Day” held on that same day. We assigned $1,000.00 to the overall clean up beautification program for the Town.


Mrs. Nacerino stated the $750.00 wasn’t budgeted in this budget. Do we have enough money to do the things that we do as a Town. I know you are very active with the boy scouts and Earth Day, do we have enough.


Mr. O’Connor stated it is hard to say. The $500.00 will be more than enough. I still have to buy bags and some more vests.


Mr. O’Connor made a motion to approve the request of the increase to $750.00 and not to exceed to the Patterson Community Church to plant flowers in the Town.


Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


PUTNAM LAKE SENIORS’ REQUEST(s)


Mr. O’Connor made a motion to approve two trips for the Putnam Lake Seniors and the Golden Age Seniors to the Westchester Broadway Theatre in the amount of $1,513.00 and $1,020.00 to be taken from their budget.


Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


TOWN WIDE CLEAN-UP


Mr. O’Connor stated clean-up day will be Saturday, April 30, 2011 and then Saturday, May 7, 2011. Bags will be available at Town Hall on Friday, April 29 and Friday, May 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bags will also be handed out on clean-up day from 7:00 a.m. to noon at the Patterson Library. Leave the filled trash bags on the street corner or in front of your home for pick-up. For more information, call Patterson Town Hall at 878-6500. This is not a bulk pick-up or a yard waste pick-up.


Ms. Ploeger stated does the Town have a fine for littering.


Mr. Curtiss stated yes.


Ms. Ploeger stated is it for all roads or just Town roads.


Mr. Curtiss stated littering is littering. Anywhere in the Town of Patterson.


Ms. Ploeger stated I did some preliminary clean-up on Route 164 a couple of weeks ago and three days after I cleaned up Route 22 and 164 someone comes around every morning and throws blue coffee cups on that piece of land. I spoke to Keep Putnam Beautiful’s Walt Thompson and he said that if anyone notices someone throwing litter they should take the license plate down and call Keep Putnam Beautiful or the Sheriff’s Department directly and the Sherriff will send out a notice to that person informing them they are in danger of getting a fine.


Mr. O’Connor stated it is a very difficult thing to prove.


Ms. Ploeger stated what is the fine.


Mr. Griffin stated $50.00 and up to $1,000.00.


Ms. Ploeger stated anyone that is listening, if you are throwing those blue coffee cups it could cost you $1,000.00.


Mr. Griffin stated if you see them, report them.


NYS DOT 511NY - Notification

Mr. O’Connor stated the NYS DOT implemented the 511 NY rule. Basically what they are doing is they want us to put a link on our website to their website. It will provide traffic, transit conditions, weather options, mobile links and geographic awareness etc.


Mr. Griffin stated unfortunately the State developed a site and ran out of money to advertise it so they are asking us to promote it for them.


2011 PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H SPONSORSHIP


Mr. O’Connor made a motion to contribute to the Putnam County 4-H Fair of $40.00 specifying herding rabbits.


2011 LOYALTY DAY


Mr. O’Connor stated we received a letter inviting us to the Putnam County 2011 Loyalty Day. This year it will be on Sunday, May 1, 2011 Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park on Gypsy Trail Road in Kent. The day will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. At 12:00 p.m. there will be brief remarks and there will be games and prizes for children. Food and beverage will be served after the 12 noon ceremony. Everything is free. Come out and show support for our country and troops.


CLUB COURT PARK


Mr. O’Connor stated Club Court Park also known as Ted Baumann Park is very lovely. We were paying an organization to give us a safety inspection and recommendation of things that had to be done to keep it without deficiencies. After looking into this, the Town Comptroller called our insurance company and they said they would send someone to check out the park for nothing. They came with me and Mr. Fava. They also went to the Maple Avenue Park. They will send us a list of deficiencies.


GINNY NACERINO


RECREATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT


Mrs. Nacerino stated we have a letter from a resident and read it into the record complimenting the staff for their hard work and enthusiasm in doing their job.


Mrs. Nacerino stated our Recreation Department and Personnel are awesome.


TOWN PARK USAGE – RECREATION CENTER


Mrs. Nacerino read a memo from Art Ravo regarding managing the Patterson Town Park.


Mrs. Nacerino stated last year there were some discrepancies going back and forth in how the permits would be issued. I think Art did a great job and has proposed a good housekeeping rule. I approve of this.


Mrs. Nacerino made a motion in accordance with the policy created by Art Ravo on behalf of the Town Park Advisory Board to approve the policy as specified in his memo.


Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


RECREATION REQUESTS(S)


Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the Illuminated Catwalk for the Fashion Show from Jimmy Dee not to exceed $1,000.00. A discount of $800.00 was given.


Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the purchase of 60 dozen DeMarini Softballs from Arc Sports in an amount not to exceed $2,070.00


Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


Mrs. Nacerino stated on October 13th we made a motion to approve Christina Rizzo to the position of Clerk in the Recreation Department. She has filled her six month probationary period as deemed by the Town and Putnam County Civil Service. I would like to congratulate her on her permanent status. She is an asset to the Recreation Department.


Mrs. Nacerino stated I have a memo from Frank Farrell regarding the Recycling Center and the ballfield:

On April 3, 2011 ball players were observed throwing full paint cans in the Recycling Center. The cans opened and paint was spilled on the ground, plus the ball field lights have been left on all night using precious electricity.


These sportsmen also bring their garbage and recyclables to our facility and many are not Patterson residents. The taxpayer’s are footing the bill!


These athletes also throw their beer cans on the ground instead of using the receptacles placed on the ball field.


Perhaps the Patterson Town Board should take collateral in the form of money from these athletes and we use the collateral for clean up purposes. As the ball season begins we should address the issues. Talking to the people in charge has done little to help.


Mrs. Nacerino stated I know this was a recurring problem last year. It was difficult for Frank and the sanitation employees would have to come in and clean up their mess. Are you receptive to having some sort of security fee up front for these leagues that use our fields during the summer in the event that we have to expend Town money and time to have clean up.


Mr. Burns stated we know what crews where there that night.


Mr. Griffin stated I think it was kids. I met with Frank Farrell and Frank Grady at the Sanitation Department and I also met with Ray Blanar. Ray is going to include it in the fee. The kids that prep the field are going to pick up the garbage. The Sanitation Department is going to provide a dumpster to put the garbage in. They are also going to provide a dumpster for a bulk clean-up there. The other part of the problem I will brief you on in Executive Session. It has to do with rearranging the Recycling Center and security issues. Paul and I spoke about this. I don’t want to give anyone a heads up as to what we are going to be doing because we want to find out who is doing this. Part of the fee they will charge is going to go to cleaning up the field. Paul did you get a chance to work on the wagon.


Mr. Fava stated I was down there the other day and they did clean up all the trash. They haven’t delivered the dumpster yet. I was going to talk to Frank on that. As far as the wagon, we haven’t had a chance but Ray and I will go over and pick up one. The other one is not salvageable down there.


Mr. Griffin stated Frank said when you let him know he will drop it off.


Mrs. Nacerino stated while I think it is nice that our employees are willing to clean up, I would hope that people who rent our fields are more respectful to the use of our property. We really shouldn’t have to have this conversation, especially if they are adults. There have been ample places for them to put their cans and beers and garbage. Obviously they have chosen to litter rather than put it in the proper place and I would hope they would be more respectful in the future.


Mr. Griffin stated it’s been a problem with who is responsible for the cans. A lot of times the cans are overflowing or they don’t have tops. If it’s a windy day papers can blow all over the place and adds to the mess. There isn’t supposed be any drinking there and the umpires are supposed to enforce that. They are supposed to make sure the lights are off when everyone leaves. After the games they sit around in the parking lot which is unacceptable. If we can’t get the umpires to straighten that out we are going to have to take a hard line with the program. Either they are going to have to comply or go somewhere else.


Mrs. Nacerino stated I think Ray should send a memo when these teams register for space and make clear the expectations of the Town.


Mr. Griffin stated I also think he needs to take a hard line with the umpires.


Mrs. Nacerino stated I reserve to go into Executive Session for Personnel.


KEVIN BURNS


ALPINE, DORSETT HOLLOW, FOX RUN WATER DISTRICTS-CONSIDER/AWARD BID


Mr. Burns made a motion to table the award of the bid until Rich Williams, Town Planner can

take a look at them.


Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


PATTERSON F.D. REQUEST – WAIVER OF FEE(S)


Mr. Burns stated the Patterson Fire Department will be doing some work on their pavilion and

they are asking that the permit fees be waived by the Town.


Mr. Burns made a motion to waive the fees for any work being done on the pavilion by

the Patterson Fire Department.


Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.





PARK ADVISORY BOARD REQUEST(S)


Mr. Burns made a motion to approve the Park Advisory Board to purchase office supplies from Reliable Office Supplies not to exceed $1,800.00.


Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


TIME OFF REQUEST(S)/CONFERENCE(S)


Mr. Burns made a motion to approve three time off requests and one conference request as submitted.


Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


BUDGET TRANSFER(s)


Budget Transfer No. 08 - TABLED


From: FL.9040.800 Worker’s Compensation ($5,140.00)

FL.9040.800 Worker’s Compensation $6,206.00


To: FL.9025.800 LOSAP $5,140.00

FP.9025.800 LOSAP $6,206.00


Budget Transfer No. 09


From: A.2006.409 Bowling Program ($8,000.00)


To: A.2006.407 Ski Program $6,000.00

A.2006.408 Sports Program $6,000.00

A.2006.420 Special Events $3,000.00


Budget Transfer No. 10


From: A.7146.109 Bowling Program Personal Services ($3,400.00)

A.7146.409 Bowling Program Contractual ($10,000.00)


To: A.7146.108 Sports Program Personal Services $3,400.00

A.7146.407 Ski Program Contractual $5,000.00

A.7146.408 Sports Program Contractual $2,000.00

A.7146.420 Special Events Contractual $3,000.00


Budget Transfer No. 11


From: A.1010.450 Town Board Training ($650.00)


To: A.1010.400 Town Board Contractual $650.00


Budget Transfer No. 12


From: A.1110.450 Justices Training ($1,000.00)

To: A.1110.400 Justices Contractual $1,000.00


Budget Transfer No. 13


Increase: DA.2680 Insurance Recoveries $2,047.65

Revenue Account


Increase: DA.5130.400 Machinery Contractual $2,047.65




Budget Transfer No. 14


From: DA.5140.400 Miscellaneous Contractual ($680.00)

To: DA.5110.401 Vehicle & Liability Insurance $680.00


Mr. Burns made a motion to approve Budget Transfer Requests No. 9 through 14 as written.


Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


WWTP SERVICE CONTRACT – AWARD


Mr. Burns introduced the following Resolution for Acceptance of Annual Service Contract with Pall Corporation for the Pall Aria Microfiltration System at the Patterson Hamlet Wastewater Treatment Plant:


R-0411-03


WHEREAS, the Town of Patterson has received the attached Annual Service Contract from Pall Corporation for the microfiltration system at the Patterson Hamlet Wastewater Treatment Plant, which includes a system inspection, cleaned-in-place (CIP) servicing and 24/7 service support, in the amount of Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($8,150.00); and


WHEREAS, the Town of Patterson wishes to enter into the attached Annual Service Contract with Pall Corporation for servicing of the microfiltration system at the Patterson Hamlet Wastewater Treatment Plant;


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby approves the attached Annual Service Contract with Pall Corporation for servicing of the microfiltration system at the Patterson Hamlet Wastewater Treatment Plant; and


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute the attached Annual Service Contract and any and all other documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.


Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


Mr. Burns made a motion to add an item to his agenda regarding replacement of personnel at the Recreation Center.


Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


Mr. Burns stated we received a memo from Ray Blanar regarding a kick boxing program in place at the Recreation Center taught by Barbara Carlo. She has ended her classes and there are a number of people who like this activity and enjoy the class. Steve Marchese who is a Town resident has volunteered to instruct the kick boxing class at the Recreation Center. He has prior experience at teaching aerobics. I personally coached with him as a coach at Patterson Little League for a number of years and I would highly recommend allowing him to volunteer to do the instructions. Initially it would be on a volunteer basis. The Recreation Center would charge a nominal fee for the program.


Mr. Curtiss stated Ray will do a background check.


Mr. Burns made a motion for the Town Board to authorize Steve Marchese to volunteer to teach this class.


Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


OTHER BUSINESS


Mr. O’Connor stated I have a letter from Cari Weizenecker regarding flags in other parts of the County and requesting that we put them in our Town. We don’t have funds set aside for that. It is not as cheap as people would think. I will be speaking to the Chamber of Commerce because I think that is something they can take care of.


Mrs. Nacerino stated traditionally it would be a Chamber function in other Towns.


Mr. O’Connor stated NYSEG will be planting a tree for each customer who signs up to do their paperless billing. It will be cheaper for them and will save trees.


Mr. O’Connor stated please be advised that Robbyn Spinelli has been accepted as a member of the Putnam Lake Fire Department. Welcome aboard Robin and we are happy to have you.


Mr. O’Connor stated there is a company 501C3 Charity that would like to collect unused cell phones. What they do is turn them into a 911 phone only and they distribute it to people who would be more comfortable to have a phone to call for emergencies.


MRS. NACERINO’S ENVIRONMENTAL TIP


Mrs. Nacerino stated Paul Fava has supplied us with the environmental tip tonight.


Coffee filters, better than paper towels and a lot less expensive. Who knew you could buy 1000 at the dollar store for $1.00, even for the larger ones. Coffee filters could be used for bowls, dishes when cooking in the microwave, they can be used to filter a broken cork for wine, to weigh chopped foods, they hold tacos, stop soil from leaking out of a potted plant, for a spoon rest while cooking and cleaning up small counter spills. You could use it to hold dry ingredients when baking or cutting pieces of food or veggies and save on using extra bowls. You could use it for disposal snack bowls for popcorn, chip etc. Oh yeah, and they are great to use for a coffee maker too.


PUBLIC RECOGNITION


Ms. Pat Ploeger stated a couple of weeks ago; I understand the Town wrote a letter to the New York State Comptroller’s office asking for an opinion regarding Putnam Lake.


Mr. Curtiss stated no we haven’t asked the Comptroller, the Board has asked me for a memo on what different mechanisms they could use to address some of the problems at Putnam Lake.


Ms. Ploeger stated ok, fine then we were misinformed.


Mr. Bruce Major stated that was three weeks ago. Where are we now.


Mr. Curtiss stated we sent the Board a memo and they received it this week and they will digest it and take some action at the next meeting.


Mr. Major stated thank you.


EXECUTIVE SESSION


There being no further business, Mr. O’Connor made a motion to go into Executive Session at 9:40 p.m.


Seconded by Mr. Capasso. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


Mr. O’Connor 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 authorize the Town Clerk to advertise as best as possible for a Special Town Board meeting for Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. for the purposes of discussing the air conditioning for the Recreation Center and an Executive Session on personnel.


ADJOURNMENT


There being no further business, Mr. O’Connor made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.


Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.


Respectfully submitted,




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ANTOINETTE KOPECK, TOWN CLERK