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May 17, 2017
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON MAY 17, 2017, BEGINNING AT 5:00PM
IN CONFERENCE ROOM A AND CONTINUING AT 8:00 PM IN THE COURT ROOM 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 Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Work Session was
unanimously opened at 5:00PM.
1. Larchmont Library – Village Center Management
Additionally Present: Laura Eckley Library Director and Pamela Tillinghast Dubitsky Chair of the Library
Board
The Board continued the discussion of the proposal for the Library to assume responsibility for all
aspects of the (Village) Center’s operation including scheduling, maintenance and utilities. The Village
of Larchmont would pay for 10% of the operating costs for the Center which at this time is about
$1,200 to cover their use of the building. The Board asked for confirmation on the amount of usage by
the Village of Larchmont. Ms. Eckley and Ms. Dubitsky believe that the Library usage would increase
with the Library managing the Village Center.
2. Capital Projects List
The Town Board reviewed Mr. Altieri’s 2017 Capital Project Status Report dated May 13, 2017.
Mr. Altieri stated that the Colonial Avenue project is not a Town priority, so if the grant is not received
it will be removed from the schedule.
3. Review – Leaf Blower Violation Fine Schedule
The Town Board reviewed Mr. Maker’s draft legislation. The Board confirmed their intention for the
fine to be issued to the landscape company and not the employee. The Board clarified, and then
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amended the fine schedule. Setting a public hearing on this legislation was added to the regular
agenda for this evening.
4. Resolution – Green Light New York: Driving Together Coalition
The Town Board reviewed the resolution and then agreed to move its approval to the regular agenda
for this evening.
5. New Business
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The Town Board discussed the summer meeting dates as tentatively, July 17 and August 23. The
members will review their calendars and readdress dates at the next Town Board Meeting.
Mr. Altieri explained the current status of the paving project for the Town Center lot. In order to pave
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the lot in one day the Town Center will be closed on Friday, June 2. In exchange the Town will hold
additional hours the prior Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Mr. Altieri explained that this has been
discussed and approved by the union.
Mr. Maker reported that the closing took place last Friday on 59 Mohegan Road.
Mr. Murphy reported on his attendance at the last LMC-TV Board of Control Meeting. LMC-TV is still
negotiating with the Village of Mamaroneck on the terms of lease, with a final vote as to whether to
move forward with a lease at the Fire House, or move forward with a lease at the Town Center is
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expected by the LMC-TV Board of Control on June 19.
The meeting continued outside the Courtroom.
RECEPTION – Former Supervisor’s Dolores Battalia and Caroline Silverstone for their Housing
Accomplishments
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The Town of Mamaroneck Plans to Honor
Dolores Battalia and Caroline Silverstone
For Their Work in Affordable Housing
Wednesday May 17, 2017
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Cocktail Reception
8:00 pm Town Board Presentation
Mamaroneck Town Center
740 West Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Courtroom Entry
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2017 marks the 25 Anniversary of the Mamaroneck Housing Authority
A reception was held outside the Town Center Courtroom, followed by a presentation of
proclamations and speeches in the Courtroom.
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.
PRESENTATION – Tribute to Former Supervisor’s Dolores Battalia and Caroline Silverstone for their
Housing Accomplishments
Supervisor Seligson welcomed everyone to this wonderful gathering and acknowledgment of the work
Dolores Battalia and Caroline Silverstone have accomplished for affordable housing. Supervisor
Seligson read the following Proclamations.
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ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN BOARD,
WE WOULD LIKE TO HONOR
DOLORES A. BATTALIA
WHO HAS WORKED FOR DECADES TO CREATE AND PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH HER
MANY EFFORTS: AS MAMARONECK TOWN SUPERVISOR, SHE CREATED AN URBAN RENEWAL ZONE
THAT ENABLED THE TOWN TO PURCHASE THE LARCHMONT MOTEL ALLOWING FOR THE CREATION OF
AFFORDABLE AND WORKFORCE HOUSING; AS A FOUNDER OF ICARE (INTERFAITH COUNCIL FOR
AFFORDABLE RESIDENCE) AND AS A MEMBER OF THE MAMARONECK TOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY.
ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN BOARD,
WE WOULD LIKE TO HONOR
CAROLINE SILVERSTONE
WHO HAS WORKED TIRELESSLY TO CREATE AND PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH HER
MANY EFFORTS: AS MAMARONECK TOWN COUNCILWOMAN AND SUPERVISOR, WHERE THE TOWN
OF MAMARONECK HOUSING AUTHORITY AND A HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOME WERE CREATED
DURING HER TENURE; IN HER ROLE AS BOARD MEMBER OF ICARE (INTERFAITH COUNCIL FOR
AFFORDABLE RESIDENCE) AND AS A MEMBER OF THE MAMARONECK TOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY.
State Assemblyman, Steve Otis presented Dolores Battalia and Caroline Silverstone with State
Proclamations
Former Town Supervisor, Valerie Moore O’Keeffe spoke in praise of the work Dolores Battalia and
Caroline Silverstone accomplished over the years.
Supervisor Seligson announced all the Officials present this evening to honor Dolores and Caroline.
SUPERVISOR’S SUMMARY REPORT
Westchester County celebrated Earth Day this past weekend at Kensico Dam. The Town of
Mamaroneck Sustainability Collaborative was acknowledged at the Earth Day Awards
Ceremony for exemplary efforts related to educating residents on waste reduction and
recycling. A Sustainability Collaborative volunteer, Neha Dhanik, has been working to create
a new product called a Recyclopedia. It’s like a dictionary where you can look up any item to
learn how to reuse, recycle, donate or as a last resort throw it away. Neha has completed
the research and programmed all the information. The Town now has to have the package
formatted into a user-friendly booklet and web tool. It was great to accept the award with
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Neha Dhanik. We held an Employee Recognition Awards lunch on May 9 where we
honored those employees who have worked for the Town for 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years.
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Lieutenant Paul Creazzo and Patrol Officer Bob Ashley were recognized for 30 years of
service to the Town.
I had the chance to quickly review the Town Board’s statement on immigration and the
TMPD’s Standard Operating Procedures at the Summit program on immigration yesterday.
The program was very well attended.
I have a reminder from the Town Assessor’s office. All tentative assessment data will be
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available online and in the Assessor’s office beginning June 1. All property owners will
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receive an assessment notice by mail on or about June 1 even if the assessment remains
unchanged. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to watch the video
regarding revaluation and assessment updates on the Town’s website.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS
Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone in the audience would like to address the Board on something
other than this evening’s public hearings, and there was not.
PUBLIC HEARING (S) – “Stop Sign at the intersection of Rockingstone Avenue and Forest Avenue” Law
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law of the State of
New York, and pursuant to a resolution of the Mamaroneck Town Board adopted on May 3,
2017 a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 8:00 PM or as soon
thereafter as is possible at the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New
York to consider: “Stop Sign at the intersection of Rockingstone Avenue and Forest Avenue”
Law.
Purpose
For safety reasons, the Town Board finds that there should be a stop sign stopping eastbound
traffic on Rockingstone Avenue where Rockingstone Avenue intersects with Forest Avenue.
The full text of this law can be viewed on the website or copies can be obtained at the Town
Clerk's office during regular hours, Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, In June, July and August
until 4:00 PM at 740 W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Public Hearing all persons interested will be given
an opportunity to be heard and that all persons are invited to submit written comments at
or prior thereto.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
CHRISTINA BATTALIA
TOWN CLERK
Published: May 11, 2017
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On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Public Hearing was
unanimously opened.
Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed Local Law.
Sonia Cronyn, of 242 Rockingstone Avenue, addressed the Board. Ms. Cronyn spoke of what she
believes to be a dangerous intersection. She asked the Town Board to consider an additional stop
sign in the opposite direction on Forest Avenue for traffic calming and speed reduction.
Councilwoman Katz stated that the Police are part of the Traffic Committee and it was their
recommendation that the stop sign be placed in this direction. Councilwoman Katz also clarified for
Ms. Cronyn that stop signs are not recommended as traffic calming measure or for speed reduction.
The Town Board will ask the Traffic Committee to review this area again for any additional
recommendations based on the additional concerns addressed this evening.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the Public Hearing was
unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the following Local law
was approved
Local Law No. 5 - 2017
This local law shall be known as the “Stop Sign at the intersection of Rockingstone Avenue
and Forest Avenue” Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 – Purpose:
For safety reasons, the Town Board finds that there should be a stop sign stopping
eastbound traffic on Rockingstone Avenue where Rockingstone Avenue intersects with
Forest Avenue.
Section 2 – Regulation of Traffic on Rockingstone Avenue:
Vehicles traveling east on Rockingstone Avenue shall be required to come to a full stop at
the point where Rockingstone Avenue intersects Forest Avenue.
Section 3 – Sign(s) to be Erected and Painting to be Done:
An appropriate sign or signs shall be erected on and/or above, and/or striping shall be
painted on the surface of Rockingstone Avenue indicating where a full stop is required by
this law.
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Section 4 – Severability:
Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court
of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not
affect any other provisions of this Local Law, which may be implemented without the invalid
or unconstitutional provisions.
Section 5 – Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
PUBLIC HEARING (S) – “Restriction on Parking on Sections of the North Side of Palmer Avenue in the
vicinity of 1299 Palmer Avenue” Law
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law of the State of
New York, and pursuant to a resolution of the Mamaroneck Town Board adopted on May 3,
2017 a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 8:00 PM or as soon
thereafter as is possible at the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York
to consider: “Restriction on Parking on Sections of the North Side of Palmer Avenue in the
vicinity of 1299 Palmer Avenue” Law.
Purpose
The Town Board finds that there is a need to eliminate some of parking spaces in front of the
multi-family building known as 1299 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, NY. This local law does that.
The full text of this law can be viewed on the website or copies can be obtained at the Town
Clerk's office during regular hours, Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, In June, July and August
until 4:00 PM at 740 W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Public Hearing all persons interested will be given
an opportunity to be heard and that all persons are invited to submit written comments at or
prior thereto.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
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OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
CHRISTINA BATTALIA
TOWN CLERK
Published: May 11, 2017
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the Public Hearing was
unanimously opened.
Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed Local Law.
Helen Waters, 1298 Palmer Avenue, addressed the Board. Ms. Walters stated that on the opposite
side of the street, in front of her house, there are continued issues with parkers blocking her
driveway. She sees this as, not only an annoyance, but a potential danger if she were not able to get
out of her driveway. Additionally, she thinks the fines for this offense are too low, adding that the
parking offense in Washington Square is $50.00, and this offense is only $15.00.
The Town Board will also refer this to the Traffic Committee. Ms. Walters was asked to send an
email to Mr. Altieri stating the issues.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the Public Hearing was
unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the following Local law
was approved
Local Law No. 6 – 2017
This local law shall be known as the “Restriction on Parking on Sections of the North Side of
Palmer Avenue in the vicinity of 1299 Palmer Avenue” Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 – Purpose:
The Town Board finds that there is a need to eliminate some of parking spaces in front of
the multi-family building known as 1299 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, NY in order to improve
safety for right and left turns into and out of the building’s garage. This local law does that.
Section 2 – Regulation of Parking on two sections of Palmer Avenue:
(A)No motor vehicle shall be parked on the section of the north side of Palmer Avenue which
begins at the boundary line between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of
Larchmont and extends seventy (70) feet east from that point of beginning.
(B)No motor vehicle shall be parked on the section of the north side of Palmer Avenue which
begins at the point that is one hundred fifty (150) feet east from the boundary line between
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the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont and extends one hundred seventy-
five (175) feet east from that point of beginning.
Section 3 – Sign(s) to be Erected and Painting to be Done:
An appropriate sign or signs shall be erected on and/or above, and/or striping shall be
painted on the surface of Palmer Avenue indicating where parking is prohibited by this law.
Section 4 – Severability:
Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court
of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not
affect any other provisions of this Local Law, which may be implemented without the invalid
or unconstitutional provisions.
Section – Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
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
On motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, it was
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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:
VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Scott Pak bottle Hydro-test & recharge, Mounting hardware for PAC Track Sys. $1,309.62
Brewers Weather stripping for engine 51 repair & Large Household Broom 24.28
Con Edison Fire HQ gas Svc 3/31-5/1/17 313.63
Fire Companies.Com First Due Package (monthly access) 6/1- 8/31/17 209.97
LiftOff, LLC Exchange Online Plan 2 2,520.00
New England Uniform, LLC. DC Hughes dress uniform 389.00
Proftech Paper - Letter Size (2 ct) 79.27
Sensible Products Inc. Mounts for PAC Track System 87.97
Town of Mamaroneck PFFA Life Ins for Career staff for the month of April 2017 - 2 pay periods 188.64
UniFirst Corporation Cleaning supplies for building 4/28 & 5/5/17 124.99
United Communications Corp. Minitor pager repair 108.12
Villa Maria Pizza Food for Fast Drill 4/27/17, for Explorer Drill & New Member Meeting 5/3/17 168.42
Westch Joint Water Works 205 Weaver St. Charges 3/25 - 4/25/17 215.99
Westech Elevator Services, Inc. Maintenance for month of May 2017 175.00
Total: $5,914.90
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. Adoption of Bond Resolution and Call for Fire District Referendum
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Elkind Eney, who moved its adoption, seconded
by Commissioner Murphy, to-wit:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED MAY 17, 2017.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF TURNOUT GEAR FOR THE
MAMARONECK FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER
COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT AN AGGREGATE MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000,
AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID FIRE DISTRICT
TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital project hereinafter described,
including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, have been
performed; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Mamaroneck Fire District in the Town
of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. The acquisition of turnout gear equipment, including incidental expenses in
connection therewith, in and for Mamaroneck Fire District in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester
County, New York, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $250,000.
Section 2. SEQRA DETERMINATION/NEGATIVE DECLARATION: It is hereby determined
that said class of objects or purposes is a Type II Action for purposes of the State Environmental Quality
Review Act which, the regulations promulgated thereunder provide, will not result in any significant
adverse environmental effect.
Section 3. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of
$250,000 serial bonds of said Fire District hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the
provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the class of
objects or purposes is twenty years pursuant to subdivision 27 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the
Local Finance Law.
Section 5. The faith and credit of said Mamaroneck Fire District in the Town of
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the
principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds
becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property
in said Fire District, a tax without limitation as to rate or amount sufficient to pay the principal of and
interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.
Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the
issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds
herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Fire District Treasurer,
the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such
manner, as may be prescribed by said Fire District Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of the Local
Finance Law.
Section 7. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds herein
authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the
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limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with
other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt
service, shall be determined by the Fire District Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of such Fire District.
Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the
Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such forth and contain such recitals, in addition to those
required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Fire District Treasurer shall determine
consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only
if:
a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Fire District is
not authorized to expend money, or
b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this
resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the
date of such publication, or
c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of
Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are
reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect
to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.
Section 10. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in full in the
official newspaper of said Fire District for such purpose, together with a notice of the Fire District
Secretary in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 11. This resolution is adopted subject to approval at a special election of said Fire
District to be held on June 27, 2017.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll all, which
resulted as follows:
Commissioner Murphy Aye
Commissioner Elkind Eney Aye
Commissioner Katz Aye
Commissioner Odierna Aye
Commissioner Seligson Aye
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The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Odierna, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Commissioner Murphy, to-wit:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED MAY 17, 2017.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECONSTRUCTION OF THE FLOOR OF THE FIRE DISTRICT
HEADQUARTERS BUILDING AT 205 WEAVER STREET, IN LARCHMONT, NEW YORK FOR
THE MAMARONECK FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER
COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT AN AGGREGATE MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,150,000,
AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,150,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID FIRE DISTRICT
TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital project hereinafter described,
including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, have been
performed; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Mamaroneck Fire District in the Town
of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. The reconstruction of the floor of the Fire District Headquarters building at 205
Weaver Street in Larchmont, New York, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery,
apparatus, appurtenances and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, in and
for Mamaroneck Fire District in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, is hereby
authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $1,150,000.
Section 2. SEQRA DETERMINATION/NEGATIVE DECLARATION: It is hereby determined
that said specific object or purpose is a Type II Action for purposes of the State Environmental Quality
Review Act which, the regulations promulgated thereunder provide, will not result in any significant
adverse environmental effect.
Section 3. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of
$1,150,000 serial bonds of said Fire District hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the
provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid
specific object or purpose is twenty-five years pursuant to subdivision 12(a)(1) of paragraph a of Section
11.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 5. The faith and credit of said Mamaroneck Fire District in the Town of
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the
principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
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appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds
becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property
in said Fire District, a tax without limitation as to rate or amount sufficient to pay the principal of and
interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.
Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the
issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds
herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Fire District Treasurer,
the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such
manner, as may be prescribed by said Fire District Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of the Local
Finance Law.
Section 7. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds herein
authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the
limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with
other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt
service, shall be determined by the Fire District Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of such Fire District.
Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the
Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such forth and contain such recitals, in addition to those
required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Fire District Treasurer shall determine
consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only
if:
a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Fire District is
not authorized to expend money, or
b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this
resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the
date of such publication, or
c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of
Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are
reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect
to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.
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Section 10. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in full in the
official newspaper of said Fire District for such purpose, together with a notice of the Fire District
Secretary in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 11. This resolution is adopted subject to approval at a special election of said Fire
District to be held on June 27, 2017.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll all, which
resulted as follows:
Commissioner Murphy Aye
Commissioner Elkind Eney Aye
Commissioner Katz Aye
Commissioner Odierna Aye
Commissioner Seligson Aye
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Elkind Eney, who moved its adoption,
seconded by Commissioner Murphy, to-wit:
RESOLUTION DATED MAY 17, 2017, CALLING A
SPECIAL FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mamaroneck Fire District in the Town of
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York has heretofore at this meeting adopted two bond
resolutions authorizing (1) a certain improvement at the Fire District Headquarters building, including
original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances and incidental improvements
and expenses in connection therewith and (2) acquisition of turnout gear equipment at an aggregate
maximum estimated cost of $1,400,000 which is subject to the approval of the qualified voters of said Fire
District, NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Mamaroneck Fire District in the Town
of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. A special election of the qualified voters of Mamaroneck Fire District in the
Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, is hereby authorized to be held on June 27, 2017,
at the Firehouse, 205 Weaver Street in Larchmont, New York, in said Fire District, between the hours of
3:00 o’clock P.M. and 9:00 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time, to vote BY PAPER BALLOT upon the adoption
or rejection of the bond resolutions heretofore adopted at this meeting.
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Section 2. The notice of such special election shall be in substantially the following form,
attached hereto as Exhibit A and hereby made a part hereof.
Section 3. The Secretary of said Fire District is hereby authorized to give notice of such
special election by publication once in the Journal News, a newspaper published in White Plains, New
York, and having a general circulation in said Fire District, the first publication to be not less than twenty-
seven (27) nor more than thirty-four (34) days prior to the date of such election, as well as posting as
may be required pursuant to applicable provisions of the Town Law.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call,
which resulted as follows:
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
3. Appointment of Board of Elections for Special Election
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ELECTION PERSONNEL
At a regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Mamaroneck Fire District in the
Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, held at the Town of Mamaroneck Town Hall, in
Mamaroneck, New York, in said Fire District, on 17th day of May, 2017, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., Prevailing
Time.
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Seligson, and upon roll being called, the
following were
PRESENT:
Commissioner Nancy Seligson
Commissioner Ernest C. Odierna
Commissioner Abby Katz
Commissioner Jaine Elkind Eney
Commissioner Thomas A. Murphy
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ABSENT:
None
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Commissioner Elkind Eney, to-wit:
RESOLUTION DATED MAY 17, 2017
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ELECTION PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of Mamaroneck Fire District, Westchester County,
New York, has called a special election of the qualified voters of said Fire District to be held on June 27,
2017; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide for the appointment of a permanent chairman,
inspectors of election and assistant clerks for said special election; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mamaroneck Fire District, Westchester
County, New York, as follows:
Section l. Carol Hoffman, a duly qualified voter of said Fire District is hereby appointed as
the permanent chairman of the special election referred to in the preambles hereof.
Section 2. The following named qualified voters of said Fire District are hereby appointed
to act as inspectors of election of said special election, so that there shall be at least two inspectors for
each ballot box or voting machine to be used thereat:
Carol Hoffman
Sheldon Hoffman
Section 3. Carol Hoffman is hereby designated as chief election inspector.
Section 4. The following named qualified voters of said Fire District are hereby appointed as
assistant clerks of said special election:
Sheldon Hoffman
Section 5. Each inspector of election and assistant clerk appointed for said special election,
as herein provided, shall be entitled to compensation at the rate of $75.00 for each day actually and
necessarily spent on the duties of his office. The Clerk of said Fire District is hereby authorized and
directed to give written notice of appointment to the persons herein respectively appointed as
permanent chairman, inspectors of election and assistant clerks for said special election.
Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call,
which resulted as follows:
Commissioner Murphy Aye
Commissioner Elkind Eney Aye
Commissioner Katz Aye
Commissioner Odierna Aye
Commissioner Seligson Aye
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
4. Meeting of Election Board – Special Election
RESOLUTION
SETTING TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING OF
INSPECTORS OF ELECTION
At a regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Mamaroneck Fire District in the
Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, held at the Town of Mamaroneck Town Hall, in
Mamaroneck, New York, on the 17th day of May, 2017, at 8:00 o’clock P. M., Prevailing Time.
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Seligson and upon roll being called, the
following were
PRESENT:
Commissioner Nancy Seligson
Commissioner Ernest C. Odierna
Commissioner Abby Katz
Commissioner Jaine Elkind Eney
Commissioner Thomas A. Murphy
ABSENT:
None
The following resolution was offered by Commissioner Elkind Eney, who moved its adoption,
seconded by Commissioner Murphy, to-wit:
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RESOLUTION DATED MAY 17, 2017.
RESOLUTION SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF A MEETING OF THE INSPECTORS OF
ELECTION OF MAMARONECK FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK,
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARATION OF THE FIRE
DISTRICT ELECTION REGISTER.
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of Mamaroneck Fire District in the Town of
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, heretofore resolved on May 17, 2017 to call a special election
of said Fire District, such special election to be held at the Firehouse, 205 Weaver Street, in Larchmont,
New York, in said Fire District, on the 27th day of June, 2017, between the hours of 3:00 o'clock P.M., and
9:00 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 175-a of the Town Law, only persons registered with the
Westchester County Board of Elections on or before June 5, 2017, the date 23 days prior to the date of the
election (pursuant to General Construction Law treatment of Sundays) , shall be entitled to vote in such
special election; and
WHEREAS, such Section 175-a requires that a resolution setting the time and place of the meeting
of the election inspectors appointed by said Board of Fire Commissioners of said Fire District for the
aforesaid special election be adopted at least thirty days prior to such special election; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Mamaroneck Fire District in the Town of
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York;
Section 1. The inspectors of election approved by resolution duly adopted by said Board of
Fire Commissioners on May 17, 2017, shall meet at the Mamaroneck Town Center, Town Clerks Office,
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located at 740 W. Boston Post Road, in Mamaroneck, New York, in said Fire District, on the 14 day of June,
2017 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. to commence preparation of the register of those persons eligible to vote in such
special election. In accordance with said Section 175-a of the Town Law, only those persons registered with
the Board of Elections of Westchester County on or before June 5, 2017, the date 23 days prior to the date
of the election, will be entitled to vote at such special election.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately, and neither publication nor posting
is required.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll all, which
resulted as follows:
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Commissioner Murphy Aye
Commissioner Elkind Eney Aye
Commissioner Katz Aye
Commissioner Odierna Aye
Commissioner Seligson Aye
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Odierna,
seconded by Commissioner Murphy, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board
reconvened.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1.Authorization – Renewal of Lightpath Agreement
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the agreement
between the Town of Mamaroneck and the County of Westchester for high speed
telecommunications services, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement
on behalf of the Town.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
2.Resolution – Submission of Grant Application – Sewer System Improvements
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the following was approved,
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WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, City of New Rochelle, Village of Larchmont and
Village of Pelham Manor have previously entered into an inter-municipal agreement to
work together on completing a Sewer System Evaluation Study and the subsequent
sewer system repairs as a condition of an inter-municipal agreement with the County of
Westchester, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck has previously adopted a resolution to contract
with GHD Consulting Service Inc. to perform a sanitary system evaluation survey of Town
owned sanitary sewer pipes and manholes, and
WHEREAS, GHD Consulting Service Inc. has presented preliminary sanitary system
evaluation survey data that shows sanitary sewer pipes and manholes defects, and
WHEREAS, New York State passed The Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017 that
provides at least $150 million to fund an Inter-municipal Grant, with $30 million available
in 2017 for the evaluation and repair of sanitary sewer systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize GHD
Consulting Service Inc. to prepare on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck a joint grant
application for grant funding under the Clean Water Infrastructure Act for the evaluation
and repair of sewer system defects identified in the Sewer System Evaluation Study, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to submit such grant
application and serve as the Town’s representative to execute any and all documents
relating to the grant application.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
3.Resolution – State Environmental Quality Review Act – Sewer System Grant
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby determined that the filing of
an application for grant funds to repair Sanitary Sewer lines is a Type II action for purposes
of SEQRA which, the regulations promulgated thereunder provide, will not result in any
significant adverse environmental impact.
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On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby declare the Town of
Mamaroneck the lead agency with respect to the Clean Water Act Grant Application.
4.Authorization – New York State Department of Transportation Shared Services Agreement
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck has participated in a shared services agreement
with the New York State Department of Transportation to provide local governments
with materials and equipment during times of undeclared emergencies, to effectively
utilize both parties’ resources.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the continued shared
services agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the New York State
Department of Transportation, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement
on behalf of the Town.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
5.Authorization – Sale of Surplus Equipment
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby declare the following vehicles to be
surplus, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the sale of these
surplus vehicles on behalf of the Town:
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2006 Ford/Taurus, VIN# 1FAFP53U16A152802
2007 Dodge Charger, VIN# 2B3KA43R87H771045
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 2232, VIN# 1GNNFK03038R22769
2004 Ray Tech Hot Box, VIN# 1R9PC12174C463013
2002 International Dump Truck, VIN# 1HTSCAAR62H521119
2003 Ford Crown Victoria-Car 12, VIN# 2FAFP71W13X112724
2003 Ford Crown Victoria – Car 18, VIN# 2FAHP71W03X213844
2003 Mack Refuse Truck, VIN# 1M2P264C43M034290
2009 Ford/ Road Rescue Type III Ambulance, VIN# 1FDWE35P59DA2930
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
6.Salary Authorization – Comptroller’s Office
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Eileen Phelan to the full-
time position of Intermediate Account Clerk in the Comptroller’s Office at an annual salary of
$55,825, effective May 22, 2017.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
7.Salary Authorization – Part Time Clerk – Police Department
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Karen Orchanian to the part-
time position of Intermediate Clerk in the Police Department, at an hourly rate of $22.00,
effective June 5, 2017.
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The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
8.Consideration of Certiorari
On motion of Councilman Murphy, 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:
Dalcor, Inc.
5 Bruce Road
Section/Block/Lot: 3-46-300
Town of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment
2015 $2,200,000 $500,000 $1,700,000
2016 $2,200,000 $500,000 $1,700,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
9.Set Public Hearing – Increase Fines for Illegal Operation of Gas Powered Leaf Blowers
On motion Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a
Public Hearing on the “Increase in Fines for the Illegal Operation of Gasoline-
Powered Leaf Blowers” Law, for June 7, 2017 at 8:00PM at the Town Center, 740
West Boston Post Road, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish the notice of said
hearing in a newspaper appointed as an official newspaper, and that said Notice,
be posted.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
10. Resolution – Support Green Light New York
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the following was approved
DRAFT RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT GREEN LIGHT NEW YORK
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK IN SUPPORT OF ISSUING
DRIVER’S LICENSES TO NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS
WHEREAS, many New Yorkers are denied access to driver’s licenses they urgently need in order
to drive legally to places such as work, buy groceries, take their children to school, travel to
appointments, attend religious worship, or take family members to hospitals in case of emergencies;
and
WHEREAS, many New Yorkers who cannot obtain drivers licenses because of their immigration
status live in fear that they will be arrested during a routine traffic stop, and because they do not have
a driver’s license they will be vulnerable to deportation and being separated from their families; and
WHEREAS, licensing drivers improves public safety by increasing the likelihood that those
driving on our roads are properly licensed, informed of our traffic laws, and operating a registered ,
inspected, and insured vehicle; and
WHEREAS, licensed drivers are more likely to stay at the scene of an accident to aid police and
emergency workers, exchange insurance information with other affected motorists, and licensed drivers
who witness crimes will be more comfortable reporting them to the police and cooperating in
investigations; and
WHEREAS, allowing immigrants to obtain a driver’s license regardless of immigration status
would mean an increase in revenue for New York State from license and registration fees; and
WHEREAS, removing immigration status barriers to driver’s licenses will reduce the number of
accidents involving uninsured motorists, leading to lower auto insurance premiums for all New Yorkers;
and
WHEREAS, there are twelve states across the United States that already provide access to
licenses for all residents, regardless of immigration status, including our neighboring states of
Connecticut and Vermont.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck expresses
our collective desire for safety and security for all of our residents and, further, our commitment to
pursuing the common good by ensuring shared resources such as roads and highways be accessed and
utilized responsibly and safely; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck recognizes
immigration law to be a federal concern; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck calls upon the New
York State legislature and Governor Cuomo to promptly ensure the issuance of driver’s licenses to all
New York State residents, regardless of immigration status; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk forward a true copy of the Resolution, duly
endorsed to reflect its enactment by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck to Governor Andrew
Cuomo, Senator George Latimer and Assemblyman Steve Otis.
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
Supervisor Seligson closed the meeting in memory of Louis Santoro’s father, __________, adding that
our thoughts go out to the Santoro family.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the meeting was
unanimously adjourned at 9:30 PM
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Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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