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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017_02_15 Town Board Minutes February 15, 2017 TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WAR THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE - AT 5:00PM, at the VFW: 1.Presentation – Proposed Housing Development – Myrtle Boulevard 2.Proposed Building Use Policy – Senior Center - VFW 3.Update – Sewer System Evaluation Study 4.Update – Status of Various Items – Cambium Housing Development 5.New Business 8:00PM CALL TO ORDER SUPERVISORS REPORT CITIZEN COMMENTS BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1.Fire Claims 2.Fire Department Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK 1.Authorization – Renewal South East Consortium Agreement 2.Authorization – Transfer of Funds – Town Court Grant 3.Authorization – Building Use Policy – Senior Center/VFW 4.Salary Authorization – Community Services – Section 8 Office 5.Consideration of Certiorari 6.Appointment – Board of Assessment Review REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL TOWN CLERK’S REPORT NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS - Wednesday, March 1, 2017 & March 15, 2017 Any physically handicapped person needing special assistance in order to attend the meeting should contact the Town Administrator’s office at 381-7810. 1 February 15, 2017 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON FEBRUARY 15, 2017, BEGINNING AT 5:00PM IN CONFERENCE ROOM D AND CONTINUING AT 8:00 PM IN CONFERENCE ROOM C OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK PRESENT: Supervisor Nancy Seligson Councilman Ernest C. Odierna Councilwoman Abby Katz Councilwoman Jaine Elkind Eney Councilman Thomas A. Murphy ALSO PRESENT: Christina Battalia, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Connie Green O’Donnell, Assistant Town Administrator William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney CALL TO ORDER - WORK SESSION On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the Work Session was unanimously opened at 5:00PM. Presentation – Proposed Housing Development – Myrtle Boulevard Additionally Present: Anthony Guccione, Jr., Assoc. Principal JMC, Marc Petrono, Proj. Mgr. JMC, David Cooper, Partner Zarin & Steinmetz, Kate Roberts, Assoc. Zarin & Steinmetz, and Gjoko Shkreli property owner of 176 Myrtle Boulevard, and his son Supervisor Seligson stated that Mr. Shkreli and his representatives previously presented this project proposal to Mr. Altieri, Mr. Maker and herself. I was then suggested that it be presented to the Town Board. Representatives from JMC presented a visual and conceptual view of the project, included renderings, a parking analysis and demonstration of cast shadowing on neighboring buildings. The proposal includes nine residential units, one third of which will be affordable. Mr. Cooper stated that they believe this to be a project consistent with the zoning changes that were made previously to this area. Mr. Cooper stated that that they do not think this will be an undue burden to the neighborhood. The Town Board discussed and reviewed the information provided. This proposal would go beyond a zoning variance, and would require a zoning amendment. Mr. Cooper, speaking on behalf of the petitioner, Mr. Shkreli, is asking the Town Board whether they would consider an application for a zoning amendment, so that Mr. Shkreli does not expend additional funds on a project with no potential. The Board stated that the issue of parking will be a major hurdle. The Board would like to have a few weeks to consider the request and will respond to Mr. Shkreli and his representatives. ADDED ITEM The Board was briefed on the water main break which occurred at Myrtle Blvd and Murray Avenue. The water main belongs to the Village of Larchmont and no one in the Town was affected. Update Energy Service Contract (ESCO) Mr. Altieri noted that he has received the ESCO report and will be sending it out to the Board. He also stated that he will be working on the audit of the report. 2 February 15, 2017 Update – Status of Various Items – Cambium Housing Development Mr. Maker and Mr. Altieri noted that they continue to address the incorrect rent issue with the developer and their attorney. The Board reiterated, and asked that it be conveyed to the developer, that the Special Permit Covenant is not negotiable. Mr. Altieri also addressed the curbing and paving that needs to take place on Maxwell Avenue, at the expense of the Cambium developer. Mr. Altieri stated that the Cambium has an agreement with New York Sports Club to construct a new façade at the Cambium’s expense. On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Board unanimously agreed to enter into an Executive Session to discuss Save the Sound litigation and appointments to Boards and Commissions. EXECUTIVE SESSION Save the Sound Litigation Appointments to Boards and Commissions On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the Board unanimously agreed to resume the Regular Meeting. Proposed Building Use Policy – Senior Center – VFW The Town Board reviewed the draft policy, which follows closely in form to the one used at the Town Center. The Board asked that the verbiage be added indicating that the building cannot be utilized for private parties. Supervisor Seligson would like the Town to work on an overall policy for use of Town Buildings. Update – Sewer System Evaluation Study The Town Board reviewed a memo from Mr. Altieri dated February 10, 2017, and a status report filed by GHB Engineering on January 17, 2017. Mr. Altieri noted that most of the work has occurred in the City of New Rochelle and the Village of Larchmont, and will soon begin in the Washington Square and Fifth Avenue sections of the Town. The Town is working on changes to the project schedule in order to have enough data sufficient for a joint grant application to NYS EFC. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Seligson at 8:00 PM, she then pointed out the location of the exits. Supervisor Seligson noted that the Town Board met for a worksession beginning at 5:00 o’clock this evening, adding this is an open meeting that all residents’ are welcomed to attend. SUPERVISOR’S SUMMARY REPORT he Town board had a joint meeting with the Village of Larchmont board of trustees to review the T proposed budget for the Larchmont Mamaroneck Public Library for the fiscal year April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018. The Town is responsible for 58% of the library budget based on library card ownership. The library staff is proposing a 1.7% increase in the new budget that translates into $1,245,000 for the Town. Sustainable Westchester, the county-wide nonprofit environmental 3 February 15, 2017 organization, continues to work on programs for municipalities to reduce energy costs and use. The Town was pleased to host a NYS budget hearing organized by State Senator George Latimer and th Assemblyman Steve Otis in the Town courtroom on February 8. We had a big snowstorm last week with 11 inches of snow falling in Mamaroneck. Thankfully, the storm followed its predicted course, so our highway department was primed and ready. They did a great job of clearing our streets and making travel safe throughout the Town. Finally, I would like to thank Councilman Ernie Odierna for serving as Deputy Town Supervisor for 5 years. He has great enthusiasm for all Town events and has been a dedicated official in the Town for a long time. I knew I could always count on him. I really appreciate his service. CITIZEN’S COMMENTS Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone in the audience would like to address the Board. George Roniger, representing the Larchmont Gardens’ Civic Association, addressed the Board. Mr. Roniger nd began by noting the upcoming ‘Kenducky’ Derby on May 22. Mr. Roniger believes the Town is working on an RFP for the aerators that residents’ raised funds to purchase. The Larchmont Gardens’ Civic Association has been discussing beautification of the Larchmont Gardens’ Area and hopes to work with Mr. Altieri and Liz Paul on this. A new idea that is being developed by the Association, is fly fishing demonstrations at the Lake. Mr. Roniger will provide updates as the concept develops. The area still has issues with recycling bins being thrown around by the Sanitation workers on Wednesday’s and hopes the Town can work to correct ending. Finally, speeding, as in many parts of the Town, is a real concern. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Seligson, and then on motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, the Board of Fire Commissioners was unanimously declared open. Present were the following Members of the Commission: Commissioner: Nancy Seligson Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna Commissioner: Abby Katz Commissioner: Jaine Elkind Eney Commissioner: Thomas A. Murphy 1. FIRE CLAIMS VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AAA Emergency Supply Co. Scott Air Pak repair, latch plate, performed packing $104.00 AT & T Mobility Wireless Service for 12/12/16 - 1/11/17 361.49 CIT Xerox Copier Contract 1/22/17 261.56 Fire Companies.Com Fire Companies Platinum 8.0 3/1/17 - 5/31/17 209.97 Grainger Building Supplies 52.56 Goosetown Magnetic Mic Conversion Kit 419.40 Communications Industrial Medicine Assoc. Pre-Employment Physical & Drug Screen, S. Karnsomtob 225.00 Ready Refresh by Nestle Rental for Water Coolers at FD HQ 12/19/16 - 1/18/17 114.96 Town of Mam'k Fire Dept. Quicken Premier 2017 65.99 UniFirst Corp Cleaning supplies for building 1/27/17, 2/3/17 149.86 Villa Maria Pizza Food for Explorer Drill 2/1/17 76.22 Verizon Fire HG Svc 1/10/17 - 2/9/17 237.82 Westech Elevator Services, Maintenance for month of Feb. 2017 175.00 Inc. 0.00 Total: $2453.83 4 February 15, 2017 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye On motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney, seconded by Commissioner Katz, it was RESOLVED that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department Claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller’s Office: The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Commissioner Murphy Aye Commissioner Elkind Eney Aye Commissioner Katz Aye Commissioner Odierna Aye Commissioner Seligson Aye 2.Other Fire Department Business Commissioner Elkind Eney read the Fire Report for the Month of January as submitted by Chief Tortorella as follows: January 2017 ALARM TYPE NUMBER Generals 37 Minors 27 Stills 1 Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 2 EMS 52 Drills 6 TOTAL 125 Total number of personnel responding: 870 Total time working: 52 hours and 40 minutes Commissioner Elkind Eney made a number of Department announcements. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Odierna, seconded by Commissioner Elkind Eney, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 7.Authorization – Renewal South East Consortium Agreement On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was 5 February 15, 2017 RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the renewal agreement for the year 2017 between the Town of Mamaroneck and South East Consortium to provide special recreational programming for residents with various developmental disabilities and special needs. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye 8.Authorization – Transfer of Funds – Town Court Grant On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the following was approved, WHEREAS, the Town Court has received a grant in the amount of $11,698.00 from the New York State Office of Court Administration for upgrades to the Courtroom carpet and tile floor and the replacement of prisoner benches in the rear holding cell. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does herby authorize the Amendment to the 2017 Budget to reflect the receipt of New York State Grant, as detailed by the Town Comptroller in the following schedule: The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye 9.Authorization – Building Use Policy – Senior Center/VFW On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Building Use Policy for the Senior Center Building as amended at this evening’s worksession, and to make it a part of the Town’s Administrative Manual. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye 10.Salary Authorization – Community Services – Section 8 Office On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was 6 February 15, 2017 RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the provisional appointment of Adrienne Epps as Staff Assistant – Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, at an annual salary of $49,962.00, effective February 1, 2017. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye 11.Consideration of Certiorari On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax certiorari on the following terms: SNAK Realty 818, LLC 818 Fenimore Road Section/Block/Lot: 2-6-185 Town of Mamaroneck Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment 2015 $810,000 $172,000 $638,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye 12.Appointment – Board of Assessment Review On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the following was unanimously approved, WHERERAS, Nancy Wasserman has resigned from the Town of Mamaroneck Board of Assessment Review, and a vacancy now exists. NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Susan Batterton be appointed as Member E, of the Town of Mamaroneck Board of Assessment Review, to complete the unexpired term of Nancy Wasserman, and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall expire on September 30, 2017. 7 February 15, 2017 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Murphy Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Seligson Aye WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None REPORT OF COUNCIL The Town Board Members reported on their various activities and meetings since the last Town Board Meeting. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:45 PM ________________________________ Submitted by Christina Battalia, Town Clerk 8