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February 6, 2019
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON FEBRUARY 6, 2019, 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
Councilwoman Abby Katz
Councilwoman Jaine Elkind Eney
Councilwoman Sabrina Fiddelman
ABSENT Councilman Jeffery L. King
ALSO PRESENT: Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Connie Green O’Donnell, Deputy Town Administrator
Anthony Siligato, Town Comptroller
William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney
CALL TO ORDER - WORK SESSION
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the Work Session was
unanimously opened at 5:00PM.
Discussion – Development BLD Diner site
Individuals representing the owner of the BLD Diner, Richard Hein Architect PC, Demetris Demetriou, R.A.,
Blendi Lula, Assoc. Architect, Mark Blanchard, Attorney and Michael Stein, presented to the Town Board a
concept for residential development on the site of the current BLD Diner. Mr. Hein distributed a document
titled, Zoning, Planning Review and Impact Analysis Memorandum. The representatives asked that the
Town Board hear the presentation and give feedback as to whether such a concept would be entertained
by the Town. If the Town is so inclined, the developer will continue with more detailed proposals. The
initial concept is for a 60-unit building, catering to retirees and downsizers. Understanding the proximity to
the marshland, conceptual ideas are being developed for water retention, bio engineering and a
mechanical separator at the Town’s sewer pipe. They would like to work within the existing hybrid zones –
the site sits within the R6 and SB zones. The Town emphasized that by Town Code affordable units would
have to be incorporated. The developer stated that they were aware of the requirement. They also stated
that would like to present a concept for a possible stand-alone structure with a special needs’ proposal.
Supervisor Seligson asked that they consider a site line view to the marsh. The developer responded that
they will certainly look at that and give the Town ideas for that, and for public access points to the
marshland.
ADDED ITEM
Supervisor Seligson stated that the Town has not yet received the insurance figures for the Library Budget,
and will defer a vote to approve the Budget until February 20.
Parking Permit Fees/ Commuter Parking Enforcement
The Town briefly reviewed the paper work prepared by the Town Clerk. There was an initial discussion of
increasing parking permit fees, but the full discussion of the fees and enforcement was deferred until
February 20.
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Town Board unanimously
agreed to enter an Executive Session to discuss appointments to Boards and Commissions.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Interview - Appointments to Boards and Commissions
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On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Board unanimously agreed
to resume the Work Session.
2018 and prior Capital Projects
The Town Board reviewed the Capital Projects that will be closed effective December 31, 2018, and Capital
Projects requiring budget amendments and transfers of funds as of December 31, 2018. The Town Board
reviewed the prepared schedules in detail.
The Town Comptroller was asked to prepare a schedule of surplus accounts and their percentages.
The review of the 2019 Capital Project schedule and the accompanying bond resolutions were deferred
until February 20.
Discussion - Comprehensive Plan
The Town Board discussed a Scope of Services prepared by a consultant working with the Town on a
proposal for a Comprehensive Plan. The scope of services document detailed three separate phases as well
as the deliverables. The Town Board had several comments and requested changes that Mr. Altieri will
discuss with the consultant. Supervisor Seligson said that the Town should not be expending funds, nor be
charged, for obtaining demographic information as it is readily available through the County and other
resources. The Town Board currently feels less urgency to address the Floor Area Ratio law than previously.
The FAR should be reviewed as part of the overall Plan, with no need to fast track it. The Town Board
requested that the section on Recreation be strengthened. The Town Board would also like to see
projections for trends for the future, not just of what is happening now, but with a look to the future. The
Town Board would like an additional review of the document before Mr. Altieri meets with the consultant.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Town Board
unanimously agreed to enter an Executive Session to discuss appointments to Boards and Commissions.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Interview - Appointments to Boards and Commissions
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Board unanimously agreed
to end the Executive Session.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Seligson at
8:30 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 welcome to attend.
SUPERVISOR’S SUMMARY REPORT
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There was a Westchester Waste Water Symposium held January 17 at which both Steve
Altieri and I presented. We talked about the sewer repair IMA with the County and the
Consortium with Larchmont, Pelham Manor and New Rochelle. Our four communities are held
as an example of intermunicipal cooperation and efficiency. We are also working with the
County on a pilot project to look at consolidating sewer operations.
We had a library budget meeting last night with the Village of Larchmont. The
Larchmont/Mamaroneck Library is a bi-municipal library funded by both municipalities. The
library board and executive director presented their 2019/2020 budget. The library runs on the
Village’s fiscal year from April to March. We had hoped to approve the library budget this
evening, but we are waiting on an updated health cost figure.
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Yesterday, the WMOA and NYCOM held a joint press conference in Port Chester to
speak out on proposed elimination of AIM funding. The Westchester Municipal Officials
Association (WMOA) is an association of the 45 cities, villages and towns in Westchester
County. The WMOA has provided a forum for municipalities to address issues of mutual
concern impacting local governments in the County since 1938. The New York State
Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM) is an association of and for, cities and
villages in New York.
In the Governor’s 2019-2020 Executive Budget, he has proposed the elimination of AIM
funding for any village or town whose AIM amount is less than 2% of their 2017 all funds
expenditures. The Town of Mamaroneck would lose $142,000 that might have to be made up
with tax increases. The loss of AIM funding could force municipalities to raise local taxes even
as the State asks municipalities to operate within a tax cap.
Towns and Cities in Westchester County are responsible for and must incur the cost of
collecting school and county taxes. The Towns and Cities receive no compensation or
reimbursement for the expense of having to collect these taxes and must remit to the school
and county the full value of their tax levies regardless of whether the taxes are actually
collected.
While we all appreciate the importance of education, one can’t forget the important services
provided by municipal government. Municipal services shape the quality of life and safety and
comfort of communities. State funding for education has increased over time and funding for
municipalities hasn’t increased in over 10 years. Aim funding provides essential aid to
municipal budgets.
Many Westchester Supervisors and Mayors spoke about the need to retain and increase AIM
funding.
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 Elkind
Eney, 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: Abby Katz
Commissioner: Jaine Elkind Eney
Commissioner: Sabrina Fiddelman
Absent was the following Member of the Commission:
Commissioner: Jeffery L. King
1. FIRE CLAIMS
On motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney, seconded by Commissioner Fiddelman, 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
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Annual POSI Testing on Scott Paks, parts for Scott Pak repairs $3,022.10
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 250.00
Mobile bail out truck rental
AAA Emergency Supply Co. NFPA Bourke EYE Shield, Scott AIR Pak repair labor charge, Air Pak repairs 1,567.37
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Amazon.Com Cold cups, black bonded chair - Department Secretary 255.20
Amazon.Com Bogen Tb8 tile bridge for Ceil, Welton Surround Free Hanging, Carol Sound, Emile 400V 796.76
Byram Mason Supply Corp Rock Salt 50lb bag 65.00
Cablevision Cable Services for 1/23/19 - 2/22/19 210.55
CIT Xerox Copier Contract 1/22/19 296.68
Fire-End & Croker Corp. Gf6shield 6" 98.61
Hecker, James IAFF Peer Support Training 1/10-1/11/19 250.00
Home Depot Wood for Rescue Drill 175.89
Home Depot Wood for sign 136.38
Hubbinette-Cowell Associates, Inc Enh. Cancer Care Vol. Firefighter Ins. - 44 Eligible Volunteer FFS @ $137 6,028.00
New England Uniform Co. LLC Officers Collar Brass 345.00
Ready Refresh by Nestle Water Cooler Rental 12/19/18 - 1/18/19 122.96
R.G Brewer Inc Flag repair 21.58
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLc Rental of 1999 Seagrave Rear mount Aerial ladder 2/1/19 7,500.00
Sound Shore Pest Control Exterminating Services on 12/28/18 65.00
Tortorella, Paul Officer Meeting refreshments 161.86
Town of Mam'k Fire Dept. Bailout Training refreshments 12/29/18 44.52
Town of Mam'k Fire Dept. Special Ice Drill food 1/5/19 446.74
UniFirst Corporation Cleaning Supplies 1/11, 1/18/19 287.36
UniFirst Corporation Cleaning Supplies 1/25/19 125.40
United Overhead Door Corp. Furnish & program 5 remotes 940.00
Verizon Fire HQ Svc 1/10/19 - 2/9/19 248.61
Villa Maria Pizza Food for Fast & Rescue Drill 1/28/19 64.37
Villa Maria Pizza Food for Jan. Dept. Drill 1/15/19 $156.16, Food for Fast Drill 1/23/19 $40.76 196.92
Westech Elevator Services, Inc. Maintenance for months of January & February 2019 350.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Total: $24,072.86
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Commissioner King ABSENT
Commissioner Fiddelman Aye
Commissioner Elkind Eney Aye
Commissioner Katz 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 Russo as
follows:
January 2019
ALARM TYPE NUMBER
Generals 23
Minors 22
Stills 2
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 4
EMS 45
Drills 4
TOTAL 100
Total number of personnel responding: 725
Total time working: 47 hours and 08 minutes
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney,
seconded by Commissioner Katz, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened.
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AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Adoption – 2019 Capital Projects Schedule – DEFERRED
2. Adoption – Bond Resolutions – 2019 Capital Projects – DEFERRED
3. Set Public Hearing – Water Improvements Bond
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, held at
the Town Hall, in Mamaroneck, New York on February
6, 2019, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Nancy Seligson
Councilwoman Abby Katz
Councilwoman Jaine Elkind Eney
Councilwoman Sabrina Fiddelman
ABSENT:
Councilman Jeffery L. King
In the Matter
of ORDER
The Increase and Improvement of the Facilities of CALLING
the Consolidated Water District, in the Town of PUBLIC
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York HEARING
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, has caused
to be prepared a map, plan and report, including an estimate of cost, pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town
Law, relating to the increase and improvement of the facilities of the Consolidated Water District, in the
Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York (the “Consolidated Water District”), being the
construction of a new Kenilworth Water Storage Tank, reconstruction of the Rye Lake Ultra Violet facility and
water infrastructure improvements related to the planned paving projects of the Town of Mamaroneck in
2018, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated
cost of $2,513,500; and
WHEREAS, said capital projects have been determined to be Type II Actions pursuant to the
regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the
State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), the implementation of which as proposed, it has been
determined will not result in a significant environmental adverse effect; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing on the question of the increase and improvement
of the facilities of said Consolidated Water District, in the matter described above, and to hear all persons
interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same, in accordance with the provisions of Section 202-b of
the Town Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as
follows:
Section 1. A public hearing will be held in the Town Hall, in Mamaroneck , New York, in said
Town, on March 6, 2019, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time, on the question of the increase and
improvement of the facilities of Consolidated Water District, in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester
County, New York, in the manner described in the preambles hereof, and to hear all persons interested in
the subject thereof, concerning the same, and to take such action thereon as is required or authorized by
law.
Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of the Notice of
Public Hearing hereinafter provided to be published once in the official newspaper, and also to cause a copy
thereof to be posted on the sign board of the Town, such publication and posting to be made not less than
ten, nor more than twenty, days before the date designated for the hearing.
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Section 3. The notice of public hearing shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as
Exhibit A and hereby made a part hereof.
Section 4. This Order shall take effect immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing order was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted
as follows:
Councilman King ABSENT
Councilwoman Fiddelman Aye
Councilwoman Elkind Eney Aye
Councilwoman Katz Aye
Supervisor Seligson Aye
The Order was thereupon declared duly adopted.
4. Authorization – Closure & Accompanying Transfers – Various Capital Projects
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the increase to the
respective 2018 Town operating fund budgets & Capital projects listed as follows, along with
the necessary interfund transfers:
ATTACHMENT A
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King ABSENT
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the close out for each
Capital project listed as follows, along with the necessary interfund transfers and Capital
Project & Operating Fund Budget Amendments:
ATTACHMENT B
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King ABSENT
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
5. Authorization – Transfer of Funds – Concession Equipment – Hommocks Ice Rink
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the budget amendment
and transfer of funds in the amount of $8,022.00, for the purchaser of kitchen equipment
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for the Hommocks Ice Rink as detailed by the Town Comptroller in the following schedule:
ATTACHMENT C
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King ABSENT
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
6. Set Public Hearing – Amendment to Town Code of Ethics Law – DEFERRED
7. Authorization – Intermunicipal Agreement – County of Westchester – Organic Waste Disposal
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Intermunicipal
Agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the County of Westchester, to participate
in the County’s Organic Waste Management Program for the term commencing on April 1,
2018 and terminating on March 31, 2023, 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:
King ABSENT
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
8. Salary Authorization – Town Clerk’s Office
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Allison May to the
position of Intermediate Clerk in the Town Clerk’s Office, at a rate of $30.00 per hour,
effective February 14, 2019.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King ABSENT
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
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9. Settlement 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:
Thousandaire Inc.
198 Rockland Avenue
Section/Block/Lot: 9-11-265
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Current Assessment Reduction Resulting Assessment
2013 $589,000 $ 24,000 $565,000
2014 $589,000 $ 24,000 $565,000
2015 $660,000 $ 30,000 $630,000
2016 $660,000 $ 30,000 $630,000
2017 $713,000 $ 53,000 $660,000
2018 $713,000 $ 53,000 $660,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King ABSENT
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax
certiorari on the following terms:
Trust under the Will of O’Connell
214 Fenimore Road and 428 Palmer Avenue
Section/Block/Lot: 9-9-439.1 and 9-9-439.2
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Section/Block/Lot: 9-9-439.1
Year Current Assessment Reduction Resulting Assessment
2013 $930,000 $325,000 $605,000
2014 $930,000 $320,000 $610,000
2015 $930,000 $305,000 $625,000
2016 $930,000 $295,000 $635,000
2017 $930,000 $280,000 $650,000
Section/Block/Lot: 9-9-439.2
Year Current Assessment Reduction Resulting Assessment
2013 $930,000 $325,000 $605,000
2014 $930,000 $320,000 $610,000
2015 $930,000 $305,000 $625,000
2016 $930,000 $295,000 $635,000
2017 $930,000 $280,000 $650,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
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King ABSENT
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
10. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Melissa Kaplan-Macey be appointed to the position of Member D
of the Town of Mamaroneck Housing Authority, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointments shall be effective immediately upon the
appointees taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town
Law and shall expire on December 31, 2023.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Maurizio Marezio Bertini be appointed as a Member of the Coastal Zone
Management Commission, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointments shall be effective immediately upon the
appointees taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law
and shall expire on August 31, 2021.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve
the Board Minutes from the meeting of January 16, 2019.
REPORT OF COUNCIL
The Town Board Members reported on their various activities and meetings since the last Town Board
Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the meeting was unanimously
adjourned at 9:20 PM
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Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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