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November 1, 2017
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON NOVEMBER 1, 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 Councilman Odierna, the Work Session was unanimously
opened at 5:00PM.
Additionally Present: Tony Siligato Town Comptroller
Departmental Budget Review – Office of Community Services
Additionally Present: Anna Danoy, Director of Community Services, Senior Programs and Housing,
The Town Board reviewed Ms. Danoy’s 2018 Budget Submission. There are two separate submissions, one for the
Section 8 Housing Voucher Program and one for the Programs for the Aging.
TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
Departmental Budget Review – Ambulance District
Additionally Present: Mike Liverzani Ambulance District Director
The Town Board reviewed Mr. Liverzani’s 2018 Budget Submission.
New Business
Councilwoman Elkind Eney gave an update from the recent Housing Authority Meeting.
In summary the Authority is functioning quite well. Supervisor Seligson suggested that they come to a future
Town Board meeting for a presentation.
Review of Proposed Vehicle and Traffic Code – Fines Schedule
In preparation for the codification of the Town’s Vehicle and Traffic Laws, the Town Clerk requested the Town
Board review and set parking fines for the violations within the Vehicle and Traffic Code. These new fines will go
into effect when the Vehicle and Traffic Laws are codified, and will be part of the public hearing that will take
place at that time.
Continued Discussion – Washington Square Parking Study
The Town Board received and reviewed documents from the rezoning of the Business and Service Business
Districts in 2012. The rezoning created a residential component to the Business and Service Business Districts.
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The documents reviewed were the Proposal for B-R and SB-R Zoning Text dated May 31, 2012 and the Draft
Generic Environmental Impact Statement.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the Town Board entered a closed
session in order to receive advice of Counsel.
Advice of Counsel
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the Town Board ended the closed session
and resumed the Worksession.
Mr. Altieri was asked to reach out to David Cooper, the Attorney for Gjoko Shkreli, to advise his client that the
Town Board will not be entertaining the request for a zoning amendment.
Discussion – School Traffic Master Plan
Councilwoman Katz would like to make the area safer through traffic changes, and not through expending funds
for infrastructure. The Board discussed involving the School and the PTA in any discussions about how to make
the traffic flow and safety better in and around the school. Supervisor Seligson noted that she received a letter
from the Murray Avenue School Principal advocating for a sidewalk on Colonial Avenue.
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
The Town Board has started its budget review meetings. We reviewed two departments doing our work
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session this evening. The next budget review meeting will be Monday November 6 from 5 to 8 in
conference room D in the TC. Of course the meetings are open to the public. As Town Administrator
Steve Altieri reported at our last TB meeting, the preliminary budget falls within the tax cap and calls for
a 2.45% increase in tax levy.
We’ve had a couple of campaign events in the Town. One was Candidates Day at the Senior Center
where candidates for local and County-wide offices addressed the senior citizens. We also hosted the
LWV’s Candidate Debate here in this room last Wednesday. Please remember to vote next Tuesday
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November 7even thought there is no presidential election. Elections for local and county positions are
very important and affect your everyday quality of life.
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The TMFD held its annual Inspection Dinner October 20. It was a pleasure for the Town Council to
attend, honor those who were given awards for exemplary service and celebrate the wonderful
volunteers and department. Congratulations to Ben Pacewitz and John Philipson on their retirements
from the highway department.
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There are several upcoming events to commemorate Veterans Day, November 11. Please consider
attending the events. I know it would mean a lot to the veterans and to the community.
Finally, I plan to send the second mailed newsletter within the next two weeks. I hope you will take a
look at it.
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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 Commissioner Murphy,
seconded by Commissioner 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
1. FIRE CLAIMS
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman 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:
VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
AAA Emergency Supply Co. RIT Truck rental and instructor $850.00
ASAP Shipping for pager repairs 21.46
AT & T Mobility Wireless Service 9/12/17 -10/11/17 363.00
CIT Finance LLC Xerox Copier contract 10/22/17 277.89
Cablevision Cable services for 10/23/17 - 11/22/17 212.70
Chatsworth Cleaners Uniform cleaning 9/11, 9/20/17 69.15
KVI Uniforms & Equipment Career Staff uniforms 1,667.75
Rescuestuff, Inc. Sept. 11th Memorial T-Shirts - 9/11 60 Control T-Shirts 555.00
SG Fire Protection Kitchen hood cleaning 350.00
Tony's Nursery Inc. Mum's for front of building 94.27
UniFirst Corporation Cleaning supplies for building 10/13 & 10/20/17 142.80
Villa Maria Pizza Food for Department Drill 10/17, Food for Fast Drill 10/24/17 210.78
Total: $4,814.80
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 reminded residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and to
change their batteries when they adjust their clocks for Daylight Savings.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Katz, seconded by
Commissioner Elkind Eney, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened.
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AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1.Set Public Hearing – Installation of Stop Sign – Highclere Court at Intersection with Durham Road
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public Hearing
on “Stop Sign on Highclere Court where Highclere Court terminates at Durham Road” Law,
for December 6, 2017 at 8:00PM at the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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.
2.Report of Bids – TA-17-08 Purchase of Refuse Collection Truck
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the following was
approved,
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2017, the Town publically opened and read two (2) bids for Contract TA-
17-08 Furnish and Deliver (2) 20-Yard Refuse Collection Trucks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby accept the bid, for Contract TA-17-08
Furnish and Deliver (2) 20-Yard Refuse Collection Trucks, from Long Island Sanitation Equipment
Company, of Farmingdale, New York, in the amount of $302,832.00, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Long
Island Sanitation Equipment Company for the purchase of these vehicles.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
3.Authorization – Transfer of Funds and Purchase of Tree Maintenance Truck
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the amendment to the Capital
Project and Budget – Highway/Garage Vehicles & Equipment, and the transfer of funds in the
amount of $195,000.00, as detailed by the Town Comptroller in the following schedule:
AMEND 2017 CAPITAL PROJECT & BUDGET - HIGHWAY/GARAGE VEHICLES & EQUIP.
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CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (FUND H):
AMEND BUDGET:
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EXP H.5110.0400.2017.06 HIGHWAY/GARAGE VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT $ 195,000.00
REV H.0000.5033.2017.06 TRANSFERS FROM HIGHWAY FUND $ 195,000.00
(CAPITAL PROJECT #2017-06)
(Increase project budget with $138,000 insurance recovery funding & $57,000 of unreserved Highway Fund Balance
for unanticipated purchase of replacement vehicle.
* Original Capital Project Budget: $ 385,000.00
* Funding source:
* SERIAL BONDS - R.O.B. 2/1/17 $ 385,000.00
* TRANSFER FR HIGHWAY - R.O.B. 11/1/17 $ 195,000.00
* Capital Project Budget amended on 11/1/17: $ 580,000.00
HIGHWAY (FUND DB):
AMEND BUDGET:
EXP DB.9900.9950 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT $ 195,000.00
REV DB.0000.5995 APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $ 57,000.00
REV DB.0000.2680 INSURANCE RECOVERIES $ 138,000.00
* Increase Fund DB budget with $138,000 insurance recovery funds and $57,000 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
4.Authorization – 2017 – 2018 Snow Removal Contract New York State
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the following was approved,
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck conducts snow and ice control on both the Boston Post Road
and Weaver Street which are roadways owned by the State of New York, and
WHEREAS, in consideration of the Town’s snow and ice control activity, the State reimburses the
Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the amended reimbursement
agreement for the 2017/2018 year, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to sign said amended agreements 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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5.Salary Authorization – 2017 Management & Non Union Personnel
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize a 2% salary increase for all
Management and Non-Union employees retroactive for the fiscal year 2017 and for the upcoming
fiscal year 2018, for the following job titles:
Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, Town Administrator, Secretary to the Town Administrator,
Town Comptroller, Town Assessor, Assistant Town Administrator, Administrative Aide, Town
Engineer, Building Superintendent, IT Director, Superintendent of Highway, Community Services
Director, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation, Superintendent of Recreation, Ice Rink Manager,
Environmental Coordinator, General Foreman, Garage Foreman, Ambulance Administrator.
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 Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax
certiorari on the following terms:
2021 Boston Post Realty, LLC
2021-2027 Boston Post Road
Section/Block/Lot: 7-7-177 and 7-7-130
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont
Section/Block/Lot: 7-7-170:
Year Current Assessment Reduction Reduced Assessment
2013 $2,270,000 $1,200,000 $1,070,000
2014 $2,270,000 $ 320,000 $1,950,000
2015 $2,270,000 $ -0- $2,270,000
2016 $2,270,000 $ 220,000 $2,050,000
Section/Block/Lot: 7-7-130:
Year Current Assessment Reduction Reduced Assessment
2013 $2,300,000 $ 700,000 $1,600,000
2014 $2,300,000 $ 665,000 $1,635,000
2015 $2,300,000 $ -0- $2,300,000
2016 $2,300,000 $ 585,000 $1,715,000
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 Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax
certiorari on the following terms:
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Mamaroneck Gardens, Inc.
Palmer Avenue and Richbell Road
Section/Block/Lot: 9-18-1
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Section/Block/Lot: 4-8-290
Town of Mamaroneck
Section 9, Block 18, Lot 1:
Year Current Assessment Reduction Reduced Assessment
2009 $ 281,000 $ 72,040 $ 208,060
2010 $ 281,000 $ 30,520 $ 250,480
2011 $ 281,000 $ 12,040 $ 268,960
2012 $ 281,000 $ 17,120 $ 263,880
2013 $17,060.000 $2,986,530 $14,073,470
2014 $17,060.000 $2,522,570 $14,537,430
2015 $17,060.000 $2,058,610 $15,001,390
2016 $17,060.000 $1,938,320 $15,121,680
Section 4, Block 8, Lot 290:
Year Current Assessment Reduction Reduced Assessment
2009 $ 90,500 $ 23,490 $ 67,010
2010 $ 90,500 $ 9,830 $ 80,670
2011 $ 90,500 $ 3,880 $ 86,620
2012 $ 90,500 $ 5,510 $ 84,990
2013 $7,760.000 $1,358,470 $6,401,530
2014 $7,760.000 $1,147,430 $6,612,570
2015 $7,760.000 $ 936,390 $6,823,610
2016 $7,760.000 $ 881,680 $6,878,320
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
7.Reschedule Town Board Meeting
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby reschedule the November 15, 2017 Town
Board Meeting for Monday, November 13, 2017, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Clerk shall properly Notice the meeting change as required.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the
Board Minutes from the meetings of October 4, 2017 and October 18, 2017.
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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 9:45 PM
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Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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