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September 6, 2017
Town of Mamaroneck
Town Board Agenda
Wednesday September 6, 2017
THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE –AT 5:00PM, IN CONFERENCE ROOM D
TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING TOPICS
1.Update from GHD Engineering- Sewer System Evaluation Study
2.Change of Town Payroll Computer System
3.Proposed Water Rate Increase
4.Purchase of Electric Vehicles
5.Community Solar Grant Project
6.New Business
7.Request for Executive Session
CALL TO ORDER – AT 8:00PM, TOWN CENTER COURT ROOM
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
CITIZEN COMMENTS
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1.Fire Claims
2.Other Fire Department Business
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
1.Consideration –Water Rate Increase
2.Report of Bids-Contract TA-17-06-Dredging of Gardens Lake
3.Authorization- Logics Payroll System
4.Authorization- Transfer of Funds- Hommocks Ice Rink Sound System
5.Authorization- Transfer of Funds- Data Processing Systems
6.Consideration of Certiorari
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
TOWN CLERK’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT - In Memory of Eugene Warrington- Founder of Walter’s Hot Dogs
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING – Tuesday, September 19, 2017
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2017, BEGINNING AT 5:00PM IN
CONFERENCE ROOM D 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 Katz, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the Work Session was unanimously
opened at 5:00PM.
Update from GHD Engineering- Sewer System Evaluation Study
Additionally Present: John Lagorga of GHD Engineering
Mr. Lagorga gave a PowerPoint presentation detailing the Sewer System Evaluation Study that his firm
recently completed. Mr. Lagorga discussed the work completed to date, which included sewer cleaning and
televising, manhole inspections, smoke and dye testing, and flow monitoring. The PowerPoint presentation
included a hydrograph displaying inflow and infiltration. Mr. Lagorga presented the results, the proposed
resolutions, to be completed in phases, and the projected costs. The costs of construction for phase one is
$2.9 million, with legal, fiscal, contingency and design issues factored in. The total first phase cost is estimated
at $5.8 million. The Town Board discussed possible funding grants available through environmental NYS
Environmental Facilities Corps, that Assemblyman Steve Otis has help to create. These funds could provide up
to 40% of the cost of the project.
Change of Town Payroll Computer System
Additionally Present: Tony Siligato Town Comptroller and Roz Cimino IT Director
Mr. Siligato presented to the Town Board his request to contract with Logics LLC for the purchase of a new
payroll system. This system would also include a comprehensive human resources component. The current
payroll application KVS, has experienced multiple changes in ownership, causing very slow response times,
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and soon will no longer be supported. The cost of the new software is 44,575 plus $3,000 for network and
server implementation.
Proposed Water Rate Increase
ADDED ITEMS
The Town Board reviewed Affairs of the Town number 5, Transfer of Funds – Data Processing with Ms. Cimino
and Mr. Altieri.
The Board also discussed the water rate increase, Affairs of the Town number 1. The Town Board re-
emphasized that there are large future capital projects that the communities will face very high rates in future
years. The Board favors having enough capital to complete local projects while still maintaining as low of a
rate increase as possible. The Town Board is recommending a rate increase of 3.5%.
OUT OF ORDER
Community Solar Grant Project
“The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) sponsors the Clean Energy
Communities Program. The purpose of the program is to offer grants to eligible communities and nonprofit
agencies for original projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Town through its past
environmental activities and some current efforts, has been designated an eligible Clean Energy Community.
As a result of our eligibility, the Town has the opportunity to be awarded a grant in the amount of $50,000.00
to be applied to an energy savings program.” The Town has been evaluating a Community Solar Project,
specifically the installation of solar panels at the Hommocks Ice Rink roof to benefit residents of the
Hommocks Park Apartments. The project might not be a viable option. The Town will continue to look for an
eligible project, and will look at the Town’s Energy Performance Contract with Honeywell to see if any projects
that were not implemented would meet the NYSERDA criteria.
Purchase of Electric Vehicles
Mr. Altieri explained that the Town is awaiting a final proposal for either the purchase or leasing of Nissan
Leafs offered under a special rebate plan that has been worked out with Sustainable Westchester. Mr. Altieri
further noted that it is still unclear what the resale value is for these vehicles, and he is therefore
recommending lease versus purchase. Mr. Altieri further added that there have never been prices this low for
electric vehicles, and so now may be the right time to enter into this market on a small scale. It was noted that
there appears to be grant opportunities for charging stations.
ADDED ITEMS
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Councilman Murphy brought to the Town Boards attention a request by the KEEPS (children’s) program for
use of the Town’s Senior Citizen Bus. It was noted that the grant for the purchase of these buses required that
they only be utilized for seniors.
Supervisor Seligson asked the Board to think about the LMC-TV request to defer receipt of the franchise fees
for two years. She mentioned funding requests from other outside organizations such as those from COOP
Camp, the Community Resource Center, and the Community Counseling Center. The Board will continue to
discuss the LMC-TV request as it analyzes and prepares the 2018 budget.
New Business
Supervisor Seligson was asked to speak about consolidating sewer districts at the recent joint meeting of the
Westchester County Board of Legislators Budget, Environment and Infrastructure Committee meeting.
Supervisor Seligson stated that there were many County Legislators in attendance and they seemed receptive
to the idea. Unfortunately, this is not part of the County’s plan in response to the State’s mandatory shared
services requirement.
Mr. Altieri distributed documents from Zarin & Steinmetz, the attorney for Gjoko Spa and Salon. The
document is a Petition for a Zoning Text Amendment for 176 Myrtle Blvd. Mr. Maker stated that options
before the Town Board are, to outright reject the petition, embark on the process and refer this to the
Planning Board for their report, or to invest in a parking study. Mr. Maker further stated that a parking study
has not been done since the implementation of the residential parking district, and suggested the Board
consider engaging Frank Fish to see the tolerance for on street parking. Mr. Altieri asked the Board to read
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through the petition and he will put it on the September 19 worksession agenda.
Councilwoman Elkind Eney asked to review the transfer of funds for the Hommocks Ice Rink Sound System.
This item is on the regular agenda this evening. Councilwoman Elkind Eney discussed the breakdown of the
funding, including prior appropriations. Councilwoman Elkind Eney asked the Town Board, and Mr. Altieri if
they would consider taking the $7,500 already allocated, but unused, and apply it to the balance being
transferred from the trust fund, thereby reducing the amount of funds coming out of the trust fund for this
project. The resolution for this evening will reflect this change in allocations.
Request for Executive Session
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the Board unanimously agreed to
enter into an Executive Session to discuss litigation with Brianna Camaj, sale of land, and the employment
history of a particular employee in the Building Department.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Litigation with Brianna Camaj
Sale of Land
Employment History of a Particular Employee in the Building Department
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On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the Board unanimously agreed to
resume the Regular Meeting.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Seligson at
8:20 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
We have a new speed limit in front of Mamaroneck High School on the Boston Post Road. Thanks to NYS
DOT, our state legislators, Senator George Latimer and Assemblyman Steve Otis, and especially Kim
Larsen of Safe Routes to School for their work to lower the speed limit. The speed limit is now 20 MPH.
Please drive slowly and carefully in the community.
The Larchmont Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Commission Food Waste Recycling program will launch on
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September 18. You will be able to buy food waste kits beginning Saturday September 16 at the
Larchmont Festival Day, the Farmer’s Market and Maxwell Avenue Recycling Center. The Maxwell
Avenue Recycling Center will resume normal hours for the public tomorrow.
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Please remember school taxes are due September 30 and that there is a state imposed penalty if they
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are even a minute late. Since September 30 is a Saturday the tax payment deadline is Monday October
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2. You can pay your taxes online and with a credit card.
This Friday at 7:25 the Town is showing the movie, Zootopia, in Memorial Park. Monday we will have
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our annual September 11 ceremony. Everyone is welcome to attend.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS
Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone in the audience would like to address the Board, and there was not.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Seligson, and then on motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney,
seconded by Councilwoman Katz, 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
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1. Fire Report
Commissioner Elkind Eney read the Fire Report for the Month of August as submitted by Chief Tortorella as
follows:
August 2017
ALARM TYPE NUMBER
Generals 28
Minors 23
Stills 1
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 3
EMS 40
Drills 3
TOTAL 98
Total number of personnel responding: 625
Total time working: 39 hours and 11 minutes
2.Other Fire Department Business
Commissioner Elkind Eney announced receipt of the Service Awards Report for the second quarter of 2017 as
certified by Fire Council, and presented them for acceptance.
On motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney, seconded by Commissioner Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners does hereby accept the Service Awards for the
second quarter of 2017 were accepted.
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
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney,
seconded by Commissioner Murphy, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board
reconvened.
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AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Consideration –Water Rate Increase
At the last Town Board Meeting a presentation was made by David Birdsall Business Director and Acting
Manager for the Westchester Joint Water Works. At that presentation a proposed rate increase from the
Westchester Joint Water Works was 2.2%. The Town Board has considered the expected new debt expense to
be incurred by the Town’s Water District Fund in 2018, and therefore is proposing a rate increase of 3.5%.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize for 2017 an increase of
3.5% to be applied to all applicable water use rates charged by the Westchester Joint Water
Works, and that such rate increase shall be effective with the Westchester Joint Water Works
water rate billing for September 2017.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
2. Report of Bids-Contract TA-17-06-Dredging of Gardens Lake
The report of bids is entered into the record as follows:
ATTACHMENT A
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the following was approved,
WHEREAS, on August 16, 2017 the Town publically opened and read one (1) bid for Contract
TA-17-06 Sediment Removal- Gardens Lake
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby award Contract TA-17-06 Sediment
Removal-Gardens Lake to, the lowest responsible bidder meeting all of the Town’s requirements,
Aqua Cleaner Environmental of Lancaster, New York, to conduct the required work at a cost of
$175,800, and
BE IT, FURTHER
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RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said contract 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
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy,
it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the budget amendment
and transfers of funds as detailed by the Town Comptroller in the following schedule:
AMEND 2016 CAPITAL PROJECT & BUDGET -
STORM WATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
9/6/2017 TOWN BOARD MEETING
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (FUND H):
AMEND BUDGET:
EXP H.5110.0400.2016.49 STORM WATER DRAINAGE $ 135,483.00
IMPROVEMENTS
REV H.0000.5041.2016.49 TRANSFERS $ 10,483.00
FROM TRUST
FUND
REV H.0000.5031.2016.49 TRANSFERS FROM GENERAL TOWN $ 125,000.00
FUND
(CAPITAL PROJECT #2016-49)
(Increase project budget with $10,483 Trust Fund donations & $125,000 General Town Unreserved Fund Balance
to fund the sediment removal contract TA-17-06 for Gardens Lake drainage improvement project.
* Original Capital Project Budget: $ 88,000.00
* Funding source:
* SERIAL BONDS -Issued 10/2016 $ 88,000.00
* TRANSFER FR TRUST FD - $ 10,483.00
R.O.B. 9/6/17
* TRANSFER FR GEN TOWN FD - $ 125,000.00
R.O.B. 9/6/17
* Capital Project Budget as Amended & Adopted on 9/6/17: $ 223,483.00
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TRUST (FUND T):
FUNDS TRANSFER:
LIAB T.0000.0105 GARDENS LAKE $ (10,483.00)
AERATOR TRUST
GENERAL TOWNWIDE (FUND A):
AMEND BUDGET:
EXP A.9900.9950 TRANSFER TO $ 125,000.00
CAPITAL PROJECT
REV A.0000.5995 APPROPRIATED $ 125,000.00
FUND BALANCE
* Increase Fund A budget with $125,000 of appropriated fund balance (for Capital Project).
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
3. Authorization- Logics Payroll System
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the agreement with Logics
LLC for the purchase of a new payroll system at a cost of $44,575, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement, subject
to approval by Town Attorney to form of contract, 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
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On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the budget amendment
and transfer of funds for the purchase of a new payroll system, as detailed by the Town Comptroller
in the following schedule:
AMEND 2017 CAPITAL PROJECT & BUDGET - COMPUTER SOFTWARE
9/6/2017 TOWN BOARD MEETING
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (FUND H):
AMEND BUDGET:
EXP H.1680.0400.2017.19 COMPUTER SOFTWARE $ 47,575.00
REV H.0000.5031.2017.19 TRANSFERS FROM $ 47,575.00
GENERAL TOWN FUND
(CAPITAL PROJECT #2017-19)
(Increase project budget with $47,575 additional funding to be transferred from General Town Unreserved Fund Balance
to fund computer software (payroll application) as detailed in attached memorandum prepared by Comptroller.
* Original Capital Project Budget: $ 73,718.00
* Funding source:
* INTERFUND TRANSFERS APPROPRIATED IN 2017 BUDGET $ 73,718.00
* TRANSFER FR GEN TOWN FD - R.O.B. 2/1/17 $ 6,700.00
* TRANSFER FR PART TOWN FD - R.O.B. 4/19/17 $ 13,540.00
* TRANSFER FR HIGHWAY FD - R.O.B. 4/19/17 $ 8,000.00
* TRANSFER FR GEN TOWN FD - $ 47,575.00
R.O.B. 9/6/17
* Capital Project Budget as Amended & Adopted on 9/6/17: $ 149,533.00
GENERAL TOWNWIDE FUND (FUND A):
AMEND BUDGET:
EXP A.9900.9950 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL $ 47,575.00
PROJECT
REV A.0000.5995 APPROPRIATED FUND $ 47,575.00
BALANCE
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
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4. Authorization- Transfer of Funds- Hommocks Ice Rink Sound System
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Contract with PEER 97
Music Group, LLC, to supply and install a new sound system at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink, at a
total cost of $30,419.85.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the budget amendment and
transfers of funds for the installation of the sound system at the Hommocks Ice Rink, as detailed by the
Town Comptroller as follows:
AMEND 2017 CAPITAL PROJECT & BUDGET - ICE RINK IMPROVEMENTS
9/6/2017 TOWN BOARD MEETING
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (FUND H):
AMEND BUDGET:
EXP H.7265.0400.2017.24 ICE RINK $ 18,420.00
IMPROVEMENTS
REV H.0000.5031.2017.24 TRANSFERS FROM $ 7,500.00
GENERAL TOWN
REV H.0000.5041.2017.24 TRANSFERS FROM $ 10,920.00
TRUST FUND
(CAPITAL PROJECT #2017-24)
(Increase project budget with $18,420 additional funding to be transferred from Gen Twn F/B & Ice Rink Trust Fund T.0109
to fund cost of Ice Rink sound system replacement as detailed by Recreation
Supt.
* Original Capital Project Budget: $ 86,644.00
* Funding source:
* INTERFUND TRANSFERS APPROPRIATED IN 2017 BUDGET $ 86,644.00
* TRANSFER FR GEN TWN FD - $ 7,500.00
R.O.B. 9/6/17
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* TRANSFER FR TRUST FD - $ 10,920.00
R.O.B. 9/6/17
* Capital Project Budget as Amended & Adopted on 9/6/17: $ 105,064.00
GENERAL TOWNWIDE FUND (FUND A):
AMEND BUDGET:
EXP A.9900.9950 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL $ 7,500.00
PROJECT
REV A.0000.5995 APPROPRIATED FUND $ 7,500.00
BALANCE
TRUST FUND (FUND T):
FUNDS TRANSFER:
LIAB T.0000.0109 ICE RINK TRUST $ (10,920.00)
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
5. Authorization- Transfer of Funds- Data Processing Systems
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the budget amendments and transfers of
funds for computer equipment and consultant services as detailed by the Town Comptroller in the following
schedule:
BUDGET AMENDMENT - INCREASE 2017 GENERAL TOWNWIDE FUND &
PART TOWN FUND BUDGET
9/6/2017 TOWN BOARD MEETING
GENERAL TOWNWIDE (FUND A):
INCREASE BUDGET:
REV: A.0000.5995 APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $ 79,898.00
EXP: A.1680.1019 STIPEND $ 12,000.00
EXP: A.1680.2136 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT $ 1,600.00
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EXP: A.1680.4035 CONSULTANT SERVICES $ 66,298.00
PART TOWN (FUND B):
INCREASE BUDGET:
REV: B.0000.5995 APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $ 29,225.00
EXP: B.1680.1019 STIPEND $ 3,000.00
EXP: B.1680.1021 SALARIES - PART TIME $ 5,250.00
EXP: B.1680.2136 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT $ 400.00
EXP: B.1680.4035 CONSULTANT SERVICES $ 20,575.00
REPRESENTS ANTICIPATED USAGE OF GENERAL TOWN & PART TOWN UNRESERVED FUND
BALANCE
TO FUND THE UNANTICIPATED I.T. EXPENDITURES AS DETAILED IN
ATTACHED MEMORANDUM PREPARED BY I.T. DIRECTOR.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
6. Consideration of Certiorari
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax
certiorari on the following terms:
Triple D Associates
2151 and 2155 Palmer Avenue
Section/Block/Lot: 6-1-427 and 5-1-1
Town of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment
2011 $ 57,000 $-0- $ 57,000
2012 $ 57,000 $-0- $ 57,000
2013 $ 4,420.000 $ 970,000 $ 3,450,000
2014 $ 4,420,000 $ 870,000 $ 3,550,000
2015 $ 4,420,000 $ 730,000 $ 3,690,000
2016 $ 4,420,000 $ 595,000 $ 3,825,000
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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
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax
certiorari on the following terms:
Harborview Condominiums
680 West Boston Post Road
Block: 916 Lots: 1.01-1.61
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment
2016 $13,000,600 $1,500,600 $11,500,000
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
The Town Board closed the meeting in memory of Eugene Warrington, founder of Walter’s Hot Dogs. Mr.
Warrington was the son of the founder, but truly the man who developed and made it flourish this last
century. He was a wonderful member of the Community, who truly enjoyed what he had accomplished and
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what he provided to our Community. He was 95 years old, having lived a good long life, and it is sad to see him
go.
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the meeting was unanimously adjourned
at 9:00 PM
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Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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