TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING

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TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN

TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING Town Hall Auditorium

September 27, 2018 at 7:00 PM

MINUTES PRESENT: Supervisor George Hoehmann

Councilman Frank Borelli Councilman Peter Bradley Councilman Donald Franchino Councilman Patrick Carroll Town Clerk Justin Sweet ABSENT:

Present: Thomas Mascola, Town Attorney Tom Morr, Town Comptroller

The Supervisor George Hoehmann declared the Town Board meeting opened. Assemblage saluted the flag. The Town Clerk read the roll call.

2019 Tentative Budget Presentation

The 2019 Tentative Budget Presentation was presented by Robert Alberty, Director of Finance. This is on file in the Town Clerk's Office. There will be a Public Hearing to be set tonight for Thursday, November 8, 2018 in Town Hall.

The Supervisor commented on the Rockland County Sewer District and the Clarkstown Mini Trans.

There will be predicting adjustments in services and this will eventually be a savings to the Town.

The Supervisor thanked all the department heads and the Town Board for their work on the Tentative Budget.

Chief Raymond McCullagh to Report

Chief McCullagh gave a Police Report for the Month of August 2018.

AGENDA ITEM #1:

RESOLUTION No (483-2018) - Accepting Town Board Minutes of July 24, 2018

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TBM 9 – 27 – 2018 Page | 2 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Patrick Carroll, Councilman SECONDER: Peter Bradley, Councilman

AYES: Hoehmann, Borelli, Bradley, Franchino, Carroll AGENDA ITEM #2:

RESOLUTION No (484-2018) - Tentative Budget for 2019 and Scheduling a Public Hearing RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Peter Bradley, Councilman SECONDER: Donald Franchino, Councilman

RESOLUTION No (485-2018) - Authorizing Expenses For Conference (Sex Offender Specialist Interview Course)

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Frank Borelli, Councilman SECONDER: Peter Bradley, Councilman

RESOLUTION No (486-2018) - Authorizing Expenses for Conference (Tyler New World NY User Group Meeting)

RESOLUTION No (487-2018) - Authorizing Expenses for Conference (Arson Seminar) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

RESOLUTION No (488-2018) - Authorizing Expenses for Conference (2018 Fall FBI National Academy)

MOVER: Frank Borelli, Councilman SECONDER: Donald Franchino, Councilman

RESOLUTION No (489-2018) - Authorizing Expenses for Conference (NYSAA Seminar - Assessment Administration 2018)

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MOVER: Donald Franchino, Councilman SECONDER: Patrick Carroll, Councilman

RESOLUTION No (491-2018) - Authorizing Settlement of Tax Certioraris Regarding Metropolitan 47th LLC (257 S. Middletown Road) Tax Map No.: 63.16-3-2 (Total Cost: $963.82)

MOVER: Donald Franchino, Councilman SECONDER: Peter Bradley, Councilman

RESOLUTION No (492-2018) - Authorizing Settlement of Tax Certioraris Regarding Joe Kuruvilla and Babymol Kuruvilla Tax Map No. 43.10-1-64 (Total Cost: $250.54)

MOVER: Peter Bradley, Councilman SECONDER: Patrick Carroll, Councilman

RESOLUTION No (493-2018) - Resolution Authorizing the Supervisor to Enter Into a Renewal Agreement Concerning the Town of Clarkstown "Adopt-A-Spot" Program

RESOLUTION No (494-2018) - Amending Resolutions Nos. 462-2018 and 463-2018 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Peter Bradley, Councilman SECONDER: Frank Borelli, Councilman

RESOLUTION No (495-2018) - Authorizing the Appointment of Donald Birmingham, Court Attendant (Part-Time), Justice Court

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TBM 9 – 27 – 2018 Page | 4 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Patrick Carroll, Councilman SECONDER: Frank Borelli, Councilman

RESOLUTION No (496-2018) - Authorizing the Appointment of Janet Vaccaro, Crossing Guard (Substitute), Police Department

RESOLUTION No (497-2018) - Reappointing Karen McCombs to the Position of Member of the Assessment Review Board

RESOLUTION No (498-2018) - Authorizing the Resignation of Lori Adams, Crossing Guard (Substitute), Police Department

RESOLUTION No (499-2018) - Authorizing the Appointment of Marie Eloi, Crossing Guard (Substitute), Police Department

RESOLUTION No (500-2018) - Authorizing the Resignation of Raymond Francis, Security Aide, Parks and Recreation Department

MOVER: Patrick Carroll, Councilman SECONDER: Donald Franchino, Councilman

RESOLUTION No (501-2018) - Authorizing Retirement Incentive Program

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that are short staffed and having employees retire around the holidays is difficult.

The Supervisor stated that the financial payout would occur in January 2019.

Marge Hook - New City - Questioning why the costs and wages of some of the agenda items are not printed.

The Supervisor responded that the Town is using a new Minutes Program and it is a work in progress. This will be corrected.

Captain Wanamaker stated that there is a cost of $1,050 for four staff members to attend the Police Conference (item #4) on the agenda.

Marge Hook - New City - Suggested some cost savings for Employee Benefits. She feels this may save the Town some money.

The Supervisor stated that the Town Board will certainly look into these suggestions when discussing the budget.

There were no additional Public Comments.

There as a motion by Co. Carroll to adjourn the Town Board meeting and it was seconded by Co.

Borelli. All were in favor.

Respectfully Submitted,

Justin Sweet Town Clerk

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TB September 27, 2018 ACCEPTANCE OF TOWN BOARD MINUTES

(483-2018)

Accepting Town Board Minutes of July 24, 2018

RESOLVED, that the Town Board Minutes of July 24, 2018 are hereby accepted as submitted by the Town Clerk.

DATED: September 27, 2018

AYES: Hoehmann, Borelli, Bradley, Franchino, Carroll

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TB September 27, 2018 BUDGET 2019

(484-2018)

Tentative Budget for 2019 and Scheduling a Public Hearing

WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has received the Tentative Budget from the Town Comptroller and presented same to the Town Board in accordance with the provisions of Town Law §106, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 478-2017, adopted by the Town Board on December 14, 2017, the Town Board scheduled a Town Board meeting for September 27, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., in the Auditorium of the Clarkstown Town Hall, 10 Maple Avenue, New City, New York;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget, as received by the Town Clerk, is hereby designated the Preliminary Budget and the Town Clerk is directed to prepare 25 copies of the Budget for public

distribution pursuant to Town Law §l06, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby schedules a public hearing for November 8, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., at the Clarkstown Town Hall, 10 Maple Avenue, New City, New York, pursuant to

Town

Law §108 concerning the Clarkstown Preliminary Budget for 2019, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney prepare notice of such statutory hearing and that the Town Clerk cause the same to be published in the newspaper of general circulation and posted in the manner provided by law.

Dated: September 27, 2018

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TB September 27, 2018 BUDGET 2019 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

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TB September 27, 2018 POLICE CONFERENCE - SEX OFFENDER

(485-2018)

Authorizing Expenses For Conference (Sex Offender Specialist Interview Course)

WHEREAS, Clarkstown Police Department Captain Jeffrey Wanamaker has requested authorization for one (1) police officer to attend the Sex Offender Specialist Interview Course from October 21-26, 2018;

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the police officer to attend the Sex Offender Specialist Interview Course from October 21-26, 2018, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the registration fees and reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the police officer for conference, lodging, travel and meals shall constitute a proper charge to Account Nos. A-3260-404 and A-3260-414, and the total cost shall not exceed $2,250.

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TB September 27, 2018POLICE CONFERENCE - TYLER NEW WORLD NY USER GROUP MEETING

(486-2018)

Authorizing Expenses for Conference (Tyler New World NY User Group Meeting)

WHEREAS, Clarkstown Police Department Captain Jeffrey Wanamaker has requested authorization for one (4) police officers to attend the Tyler New World NY User Group Meeting from October 2-4, 2018;

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the police officer to attend the Tyler New World NY User Group Meeting from October 2-4, 2018, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the registration fees and reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the police officer for conference, lodging, travel and meals shall constitute a proper charge to Account Nos. A-3120-404 and 3120-414, and the total cost shall not exceed $1,050.

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TB September 27, 2018 POLICE CONFERENCE - ARSON SEMINAR

(487-2018)

Authorizing Expenses for Conference (Arson Seminar)

WHEREAS, Clarkstown Police Department Captain Jeffrey Wanamaker has requested authorization for two (2) police officers to attend the Arson Seminar from November 6-9, 2018;

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the police officers to attend the Arson Seminar from November 6-9, 2018, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the registration fees and reasonable and necessary expenses

incurred by the police officers for conference, lodging, travel and meals shall constitute a proper charge to Account Nos. A-3260-404 and A-3260-414, and the total cost shall not exceed $800.00.

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TB September 27, 2018 CONFERENCE - POLICE FALL FBI ACADEMY

(488-2018)

Authorizing Expenses for Conference (2018 Fall FBI National Academy)

WHEREAS, Clarkstown Police Department Captain Jeffrey Wanamaker has requested

authorization for one (1) police officer to attend the 2018 Fall FBI National Academy from September 30 -December 15, 2018;

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the police officer to attend the 2018 Fall FBI National Academy from September 30 - December 15, 2018, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the registration fees and reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the police officer for travel, uniforms, educational materials and dues shall constitute a proper charge to Account No. A-3260-404, and the total cost shall not exceed $1,500.00.

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MOVER: Frank Borelli, Councilman SECONDER: Donald Franchino, Councilman

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TB September 27, 2018 ASSESSOR CONFERENCE - 2018 NYSAA SEMINAR

(489-2018)

Authorizing Expenses for Conference (NYSAA Seminar - Assessment Administration 2018)

WHEREAS, John Noto, Assessor, has requested authorization for four (4) employees to attend the 2018 NYSAA Seminar on Assessment Administration from September 30 – October 3, 2018;

RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes four (4) employees to attend the 2018 NYSAA Seminar on Assessment Administration from September 30 – October 3, 2018, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the registration fees and reasonable and necessary expenses for hotel, travel and meals shall constitute a proper charge to Account Nos.

A-1355-404 and A-1355-414, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total cost shall not exceed $3,950.00.

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TB September 27, 2018TAX CERT SETTLEMENT - VISTA PROPERTIES (257 S. MIDDLETOWN ROAD)

(490-2018)

Authorizing Settlement of Tax Certioraris Regarding Vista Properties LLC (257 S. Middletown Road) Tax Map No.: 63.16-3-2 (Total Cost: $3712.22)

WHEREAS, tax certiorari proceedings were commenced in Supreme Court, State of New York, County of Rockland entitled Vista Properties LLC (257 S. Middletown Road) v. Town of Clarkstown, Its Assessor and Board of Assessment Review, Index No(s). 032831/2015, 032411/2016, 032911/2017, 033788/2018, affecting parcel(s) designated as Tax Map No(s). 63.16-3-2 and more commonly known as 257 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet, New York, and

WHEREAS, the attorney for the petitioner(s) has proposed to settle the proceeding(s) and discontinue with prejudice pursuant to Section 727 of Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York and without costs on the terms and conditions set forth herein, and

WHEREAS, such settlement has been recommended by the Tax Assessor, Tax Certiorari Counsel for the Town of Clarkstown and the attorneys for the Nanuet Union Free School District, who believe the best interests of the Town and the School District are being served;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that:

1. The assessment on the premises owned by the petitioner(s) described on the assessment roll as Tax Map No(s). 63.16-3-2 be reduced for the year(s) 2014/2015 from $286,700 to $255,200 at a cost to the Town of $995.35;

2. The assessment on the premises owned by the petitioner(s) described on the assessment roll as Tax Map No(s). 63.16-3-2 be reduced for the year(s) 2015/2016 from $286,700 to $255,200 at a cost to the Town of $1,034.00;

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TB September 27, 2018TAX CERT SETTLEMENT - VISTA PROPERTIES (257 S. MIDDLETOWN ROAD)

roll as Tax Map No(s). 63.16-3-2 be reduced for the year(s) 2017/2018 from $286,700 to $263,800 at a cost to the Town of $743.01;

5. Reimbursement for the year(s) 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 on the parcel(s) described as Tax Map No(s). 63.16-3-2, as stated above, be made within sixty (60) days, without interest, through the Office of the Commissioner of Finance; and such payment shall be adjusted by the

Commissioner of Finance and the Town as a deficiency added to the next county levy;

6. All municipal officials of the Town of Clarkstown shall be directed to make necessary notations, changes, amendments and/or corrections necessary to implement this settlement, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the settlement of the aforesaid action is authorized upon the terms and conditions herein stated; and Tax Certiorari Counsel for the Town of Clarkstown is authorized to sign all documents necessary to effectuate such settlement.

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MOVER: Donald Franchino, Councilman SECONDER: Patrick Carroll, Councilman

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TB September 27, 2018TAX CERT SETTLEMENT - METROPOLITAN 47TH LLC (257 S.

MIDDLTETOWN ROAD)

(491-2018)

Authorizing Settlement of Tax Certioraris Regarding Metropolitan 47th LLC (257 S. Middletown Road) Tax Map No.: 63.16-3-2 (Total Cost: $963.82)

WHEREAS, tax certiorari proceedings were commenced in Supreme Court, State of New York, County of Rockland entitled Metropolitan 47^th LLC (257 S. Middletown Road) v. Town of Clarkstown, Its Assessor and Board of Assessment Review, Index No.032914/2014, affecting parcel(s) designated as Tax Map No(s). 63.16-3-2 and more commonly known as 257 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet, New York, and

WHEREAS, the attorney for the petitioner(s) has proposed to settle the proceeding(s) and discontinue with prejudice pursuant to Section 727 of Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York and without costs on the terms and conditions set forth herein, and

WHEREAS, such settlement has been recommended by the Tax Assessor, Tax Certiorari Counsel for the Town of Clarkstown and the attorneys for the Nanuet Union Free School District, who believe the best interests of the Town and the School District are being served;

1. The assessment on the premises owned by the petitioner(s) described on the assessment roll as Tax Map No(s). 63.16-3-2 be reduced for the year(s) 2013/2014 from $286,700 to $255,200 at a total cost to the Town of $963.82;

2. Reimbursement for the year(s) 2013/14 on the parcel described as Tax Map No. 63.16-3- 2, as stated above, be made within sixty (60) days, without interest, through the Office of the

Commissioner of Finance; and such payment shall be adjusted by the Commissioner of Finance and the Town as a deficiency added to the next county levy;

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TB September 27, 2018TAX CERT SETTLEMENT - METROPOLITAN 47TH LLC (257 S.

MIDDLTETOWN ROAD)

all documents necessary to effectuate such settlement.

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TB September 27, 2018 TAX CERT-KURUVILLA

(492-2018)

Authorizing Settlement of Tax Certioraris Regarding Joe Kuruvilla and Babymol Kuruvilla Tax Map No. 43.10-1-64 (Total Cost: $250.54)

WHEREAS, tax certiorari proceedings were commenced in Supreme Court, State of New York, County of Rockland entitled Joe Kuruvilla and Babymol Kuruvilla v. Town of Clarkstown, Its Assessor and Board of Assessment Review, Index No. 30016/2016 affecting parcel(s) designated as Tax Map No(s). 43.10-1-64 and more commonly known 28 Loraine Drive, New City, New York, and

WHEREAS, the attorney for the petitioner(s) has proposed to settle the proceeding(s) and discontinue with prejudice and without costs on the terms and conditions set forth herein and that Section 727 of Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York shall not apply to this settlement, and

WHEREAS, such settlement has been recommended by the Tax Assessor, Tax Certiorari Counsel for the Town of Clarkstown and the attorneys for the Clarkstown Central School District, who believe the best interests of the Town and the School District are being served;

1. The assessment on the premises owned by the petitioner(s) described on the assessment roll as Tax Map No(s). 43.10-1-64 be reduced for the year(s) 2015-2016 from $155,000 to $143,550 at a cost to the Town of $250.54;

2. Reimbursement for the year(s) 2015/2016 on the parcel described as Tax Map No. 43.10- 1-64, as stated above, be made within sixty (60) days, without interest, through the Office of the

Commissioner of Finance; and such payment shall be adjusted by the Commissioner of Finance and the Town as a deficiency added to the next county levy;

3. All municipal officials of the Town of Clarkstown shall be directed to make necessary notations, changes, amendments and/or corrections necessary to implement this settlement, and be it

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TB September 27, 2018 TAX CERT-KURUVILLA Dated: September 27, 2018

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MOVER: Peter Bradley, Councilman SECONDER: Patrick Carroll, Councilman

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TB September 27, 2018ADOPT A SPOT AGREEMENT-BLUE SKY LANDSCAPE

(493-2018)

Resolution Authorizing the Supervisor to Enter Into a Renewal Agreement Concerning the Town of Clarkstown "Adopt-A-Spot" Program

WHEREAS, Chapter 626 of the Laws of 1991 (General Municipal Law, Article 13BB),

authorizes and empowers towns to enter into “Adopt a Municipal Park, Shoreline or Roadway Programs”

with volunteers or groups in an effort to reduce and remove litter from parks, shoreline, roadways and other public lands, and

WHEREAS, the following group wishes to adopt specified Town locations for an additional two year period beginning September 15, 2018 to September 15, 2020, as follows:

Sponsor: Blue Sky Landscape, Inc.

505 Kings Highway

Valley Cottage, NY 10989

Locations: Corner of Lake Road and Kings Highway Valley Cottage, NY 10989

Germonds & Little Tor Roads New City, NY 10956

and

WHEREAS, it is anticipated that Town money will be saved through the implementation of the volunteer program, in that said group will perform a public service in landscaping and beautifying these locations, and by removing trash from these locations, which would otherwise require Town employees to perform such work;

RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Clarkstown authorizes the Supervisor to enter into a renewal agreement with the entity referred to herein, for a period of two (2) years beginning September 15, 2018 to September 15, 2020, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, and the

Superintendent of Highways, to adopt the above locations, and to provide and coordinate services by the above named group, to remove litter and debris and provide planting and maintenance of these locations.

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TB September 27, 2018ADOPT A SPOT AGREEMENT-BLUE SKY LANDSCAPE

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TB September 27, 2018AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NOS. 462-2018 AND 463-2018

(494-2018)

Amending Resolutions Nos. 462-2018 and 463-2018

WHEREAS, the first WHEREAS clauses of both Resolutions Nos. 462-2018 and 463-2018, adopted September 4, contained typographical errors,

RESOLVED, that the first WHEREAS clauses of both Resolutions Nos. 462-2018 and 463-2018 are hereby amended to read as follows:

“WHEREAS, Town Board resolution #229-2017 authorized the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with H2M Engineers and Architects (H2M) to provide engineering services in connection with the design of the Foxwood Road, Rinne Road & Western Highway sanitary sewer pump station replacement project.”

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TB September 27, 2018APPOINTMENT, DONALD BIRMINGHAM, COURT ATTENDANT (PT), JUSTICE COURT

(495-2018)

Authorizing the Appointment of Donald Birmingham, Court Attendant (Part- Time), Justice Court

RESOLVED, that Donald Birmingham, is hereby appointed to the position of Court Attendant (PT) - Justice Court - at the current 2018 hourly salary of $19.74, - effective September 28, 2018.

DATED: September 27, 2018 P

MOVER: Patrick Carroll, Councilman SECONDER: Frank Borelli, Councilman

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TB September 27, 2018APPOINTING JANET VACCARO, CROSSING GUARD (SUB), POLICE DEPT.

(496-2018)

Authorizing the Appointment of Janet Vaccaro, Crossing Guard (Substitute), Police Department

RESOLVED, that Janet Vaccaro, is hereby appointed to the position of Crossing Guard

(substitute) - Police Department - at the current 2018 rate of $21.16 per crossing effective September 27, 2018.

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TB September 27, 2018REAPPOINTING KAREN MCCOMBS, ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD

(497-2018)

Reappointing Karen McCombs to the Position of Member of the Assessment Review Board

RESOLVED, that Karen McCombs is hereby reappointed to the position of Member -

Assessment Review Board - term effective October 1, 2018 and to expire on September 30, 2023 - at the per diem rate of $175., per attendance, when the board is in session.

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TB September 27, 2018RESIGNATION, LORI ADAMS, CROSSING GUARD (SUBSTITUTE), CPD

(498-2018)

Authorizing the Resignation of Lori Adams, Crossing Guard (Substitute), Police Department

RESOLVED, that the resignation of Lori Adams, Crossing Guard (substitute) - Police Department - is hereby accepted - effective and retroactive to September 17, 2018.

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TB September 27, 2018APPOINTING MARIE ELOI, CROSSING GUARD (SUBSTITUTE), CPD

(499-2018)

Authorizing the Appointment of Marie Eloi, Crossing Guard (Substitute), Police Department

RESOLVED, that Marie Eloi, is hereby appointed to the position of Crossing Guard (substitute) - Police Department - at the current 2018 rate of $21.16 per crossing effective September 27, 2018.

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TB September 27, 2018RESIGNATION RAYMOND FRANCIS PARKS AND REC SECURITY AIDE

(500-2018)

Authorizing the Resignation of Raymond Francis, Security Aide, Parks and Recreation Department

RESOLVED, that the resignation of Raymond Francis, Security Aide (PT) - Parks and Recreation - is hereby accepted effective and retroactive to September 17, 2018.

MOVER: Patrick Carroll, Councilman SECONDER: Donald Franchino, Councilman

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TB September 27, 2018 RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM

(501-2018)

Authorizing Retirement Incentive Program

The following resolution was offered by _____, seconded by ____, and adopted:

WHEREAS, The Town of Clarkstown (hereinafter the “Town”) has offered a voluntary

Retirement Incentive Program (hereinafter the “Program”) to eligible employees to either participate in the Program and retire, subject to the conditions of the Program, or not to participate and continue to work; and

WHEREAS, Employees eligible to participate in the Program are full time, active employees of

the Town, excluding all elected officials and Town Police Officers and who are or will be eligible to retire on or before September 27, 2018 based on a service retirement under their respective tiers of the New York State Retirement System and have completed 15 or more years of continuous service as an employee for the Town of Clarkstown; and

WHEREAS, the Town reserves the right to limit the eligibility to the first 20 employees who

elect to participate in the Program, to allow more than 20 employees to elect to participate in the Program in its sole and exclusive discretion; and

WHEREAS, as a Program participant, the employee will be eligible to receive $1,000 for each

completed year of continuous full-time service with the Town as of the effective date of his/her retirement, less applicable taxes and withholdings, up to a maximum of 25 years of continuous full-time service with the Town or $25,000; and

WHEREAS, as a Program participant, employees with more than fifteen (15) years of full-time

service with the Town shall also be eligible for retiree health insurance coverage without premium contributions; and

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TB September 27, 2018 RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM

WHEREAS, eligible employees shall not receive any payment under this Retirement Incentive

for periods of employment with other employers and must comply with the Program Conditions described in the Retirement Incentive Program; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that to be eligible to receive the Retirement Incentive, the employee must

complete the Retirement Incentive Election Form by November 12, 2018 and must retire no later than close of business on December 31, 2018 and must execute a valid and enforceable release of claims against the Town in connection with his/her employment in the form of a Stipulation of Agreement and General Release;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town reserves the right to change or discontinue the

Program, in whole or in part, at any time, in its sole and exclusive discretion and does not promise or guarantee that this Program or any similar Program will be offered in the future; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute any

documents necessary to implement this Program.