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June 5, 2019
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON JUNE 5, 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
Councilman Jeffery L. King
ALSO PRESENT: Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Connie Green O’Donnell, Deputy Town Administrator
William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney
CALL TO ORDER - WORK SESSION
Additionally Present: Lindsay Luft Administrative Assistant
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Work Session was
unanimously opened at 5:00PM.
ADDED ITEM
Discussion of July and August Town Board meeting dates. The Town Board discussed and set the July
meeting date for July 24, and the August meeting date for August 21. Formal adoption will take place at the
regular meeting.
2018 Audit – Review of Management Letter
Additionally Present: Tracy Yogman Town Comptroller
The Town Board reviewed the Town’s response, dated May 21, 2019, to the Management Letter issued by
Accountants O’Connor Davies. The Management Letter specified seven areas of improvement and the
Town Board reviewed these in detail with the Town Administrator and the Town Comptroller. The Town
Board discussed trust funds with balances and what should be done with those funds. Budget transfers will
be added to the June 19 agenda, to close out these trust funds.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, the Board unanimously agreed to
enter into an Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular employee with the
Sanitation Commission.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Employment history of a particular employee with the Sanitation Commission.
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Board unanimously agreed
to resume the Worksession.
Commuter Parking Study
The Town Board reviewed the final report issued by Barton & Loguidice, dated May 31, 2019.
The Town Board discussed and had consensus on implementing all the recommendations at once. There
was specific discussion on how best to implement the 1 hour parking restriction on all 30 streets listed in
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the report. The Town will issue a letter and robo call asking for resident input through the summer in
anticipation of a fall public hearing. The Town Board agreed that although highly improbable that approval
would be granted, an application to the State for residential parking should be initiated.
Update – Community Development Block Grant Projects (CDBG)
Mr. Altieri distributed a new memo outlining amendments to the proposed projects for CBDG funding.
After review of the projects and site visits with representatives from the Westchester County Department
of Planning, it was determined that the Senior Center projects are highly competitive for funding, but the
Fifth Avenue Streetscape is not. After review of other low and moderate income census tracts in the Town,
it was determined that replacement of sidewalks on Harmon Drive would be a more favorable funding
application. The Town Board will set a public hearing for the CDBG application at the regular meeting this
evening.
Discussion – Traffic Committee Recommendations
The Town Board reviewed five traffic Committee recommendations: 1) 15 minute parking on Myrtle Blvd.
2) crosswalk on Madison Avenue 3) painting of sharrows on various roads 4) no parking here to corner on
Maple Hill Drive near Murray Avenue 5) parking within three feet of a driveway.
The Town Board also reviewed two draft local laws in anticipation of setting public hearings at the regular
meeting this evening. One draft, for “Prohibition on Parking within Thirty Feet of the intersection of Maple
Hill Drive and Murray Avenue” Law, and the other for a “Prohibition on Parking within Three Feet of a
Driveway on the North Side of Palmer Avenue” Law.
Vehicle and Traffic Parking Resolution
The Town Board reviewed the resolution prepared by the Town Clerk for inclusion in the Town’s Vehicle
and Traffic Law. The adoption is on the regular agenda for this evening.
Reusable Bag Legislation
The Town Board had previously received the State law in anticipation of discussing and drafting a local law
similar to the State. The one difference is the inclusion by the Town of a $0.05 charge for a plastic bag at a
retailer. This fee would be retained by the retailer. This would change in March 2020 when the State law is
anticipated to be implemented and then the retailer will have to split the fee with the State and the Town.
Supervisor Seligson would like to the Town to move forward with the law since so much work has been
done to date, and not to wait for the State. Mr. Maker will work on draft legislation once he finalizes the
commuter parking restrictions.
New Business
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has requested that the Town Board amend current legislation to reduce
the area of notification from 1,500 feet to 1,000 feet. In larger zones less homes are affected, but in smaller
zones the notification goes to a large number of residents. Potentially some residents might be upset that
they did not get notified. Further discussion is needed.
Councilwoman Elkind Eney gave an update on the Hommocks Ice Rink renovations. The Committee recently
met with staff from the Town and reviewed an alternative plan submitted by the Committee. The current
plan may have issues with Title IX, so the plans will be sent to the Architect to verify compliance.
Supervisor Seligson told the Board that the Town received preliminary approval for a Department of
Environmental Conservation grant to reduce wasted food by educating educate the public about food
limitations i.e. purchasing less, utilizing better. This grant differs from food waste programs.
Supervisor Seligson gave an update on the “Green Your Commute” program, a summer long program run
by the State to encourage employees to use alternate ways to get to work to rely less on gasoline powered
cars. Town employees are being encouraged to participate.
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On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Board unanimously
agreed to enter into an Executive Session to discuss the sale of real estate and the employment history of
non-union and management employees.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Sale of real estate
Employment history of non-union and management employees.
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Board unanimously agreed
to resume the Worksession.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Seligson at
8:15 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.
PROCLAMATION - Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month
Supervisor Seligson read the Proclamation as follows:
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month
WHEREAS: Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month calls for enhanced public awareness of Tourette
Syndrome to help children and adults with this condition gain proper diagnosis and
treatment, broaden public knowledge and reduce stigma; and
WHEREAS: National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month will be observed May 15 - June 15, 2019 in
an effort to increase awareness of the disorder which is a Tic Disorder, characterized by
involuntary repetitive movements and vocalizations that occur many times a day; and
WHEREAS: Tourette and Tic Disorders are childhood-onset conditions affecting 1 in 100 children with
many children going undiagnosed. Boys are 3-5 times more likely to have Tourette than
girls, and Tourette affects people of all racial and ethnic groups; and
WHEREAS: Tourette is often accompanied by other mental health disorders, behavioral or
developmental disorders. There is no standard treatment or known cure for Tourette, and
while in some cases medications and behavioral intervention may aid in managing
symptoms, treatment involves multiple medications and therapies with costs that can be
prohibitive; and
WHEREAS: Educating teachers, school administrators, and students about Tourette and Tic Disorders
improves educators' and peers' knowledge and attitudes, promoting more welcoming and
accepting learning environments which may positively affect individuals with Tourette;
and
WHEREAS: The Tourette Association of America and the local Tourette Association of America-New
York Hudson Valley Chapter provide services to individuals and families, educate medical
professionals and teachers and support research.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Nancy Seligson, Mamaroneck Town Supervisor, and members of
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the Mamaroneck Town Council, declare May 15 to June 15 to be NATIONAL TOURETTE SYNDROME
AWARENESS MONTH in order to raise public awareness and improve services and support for individuals and
families impacted by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be
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affixed this 5 day of June 2019.
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Supervisor Seligson welcomed Jack Carlin to address the audience.
Jack Carlin a sophomore at Mamaroneck High School and Youth Ambassador for the Tourette Association
of America addressed the audience. Jack spoke eloquently, offering a better understanding of the
Syndrome, and some of the challenges individuals face who have Tourette’s.
PROCLAMATION – National Gun Violence Day
Supervisor Seligson introduced Amy Gross, who has spearheaded this yearly effort to have the Town pass
this resolution.
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DECLARING THE FIRST FRIDAY IN JUNE 2019, JUNE 7,
NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS: Gun violence is a major concern for every American and every community because 100
Americans are killed by gun violence every day and Americans are 25 times more likely to
be killed with guns than people in other developed countries; and
WHEREAS, Protecting public safety in the communities they serve is elected officials’ highest
responsibility and support for the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens goes
hand-in-hand with keeping guns away from dangerous people; and
WHEREAS, In January 2013, Hadiya Pendleton, a teenager who marched in President Obama’s second
inaugural parade was tragically shot and killed just weeks later, should be now celebrating
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her 22 birthday; and
WHEREAS, To honor Hadiya and all those affected by gun violence, a national coalition of
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organizations has designated June 7, 2019 as the 5 National Gun Violence Awareness
Day; and
WHEREAS, The idea was inspired by a group of Hadiya’s friends, who asked their classmates to
commemorate her life by wearing orange; they chose this color because hunters wear
orange to announce themselves to other hunters when out in the woods and orange is a
color that symbolizes the value of human life; and
WHEREAS, Anyone can join this campaign by pledging to Wear Orange on June 7, 2019 to help raise
awareness about gun violence as we renew our commitment to reduce gun violence and
pledge to do all we can to keep firearms out of the wrong hands, and encourage
responsible gun ownership.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Nancy Seligson, Mamaroneck Town Supervisor, and members of
the Mamaroneck Town Council, declare June 7, 2019 to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day and
encourage all citizens to wear orange to support the prevention of gun violence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be
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affixed this 5 day of June 2019.
Amy Gross addressed the audience and began by recalling the death of Hadiya Pendleton, a marcher at
President Obama’s Inauguration who was killed by gun violence. Ms. Gross continued and spoke
passionately about gun violence.
SUPERVISOR’S SUMMARY REPORT
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On Tuesday, June 18 there will be a special Fire District election held from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
The election will be held at the Weaver Street firehouse for all residents of the unincorporated
part of the Town of Mamaroneck. The election is for the borrowing of funds for the additional
funding needed for the firehouse apparatus floor reconstruction and restoration of the lower level
of the firehouse. Fire Districts in NYS must hold mandatory referendums if funds are to be
borrowed for a project. The additional funding for the reconstruction of the firehouse floor is
$236,000. The cost of the lower level restoration is $2,289,000. The proposed bond is for
$2,475,000 as the Town is proposing to use $50,000 from a previous capital project to fund a
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portion of this. Please remember to vote on Tuesday, June 18 between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm.
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We had many special Memorial Day celebrations in the community this past week. Thank you to
American Legion Posts 347 in Larchmont and 90 in Mamaroneck, and VFW David Potts Post 1125
for bringing the community together to remember and honor those from our community and our
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nation who gave their lives in service. The Larchmont/Mamaroneck parade on Thursday, May 23
was glorious with Grand Marshal Dennis Tortorella and lots of residents, kids, and bands
marching.
Several of us attended the County Pride Flag raising event this past Sunday in honor of LGBTQ
Pride month. It was a wonderful inclusive event with a festival afterwards in the middle of White
Plains.
Steve Altieri and I met with the account executives from NYPA (New York Power Authority) from
who the Town gets electric power to hear about their new programs improving customer service.
We look forward to their new digital New York Energy Manager which should give us improved
and updated data of our energy usage.
Liz Paul recently submitted the annual MS4 report to NYS DEC that outlines all of the many
outreach efforts the Town made throughout the past year to educate and engage residents about
stormwater issues.
The Town has proudly displayed MHS Student artwork at the Town Center in the hallway on the
second floor for the past year. Two weeks ago we received a new installation of artwork and I
encourage everyone to come see it. We have some very talented student artists.
The Town staff has been working with MHS Teacher Joe Liberti to organize a “mock” town board
meeting with his ninth grade ORCA (Original Research Civic Action class). Tomorrow morning we
will hold the mock town board meeting. This is a great opportunity to educate kids about local
government and civics.
Finally, congratulations to new Mamaroneck Town police officers John Na and Jennifer Guski for
graduating from the Police Academy.
PUBLIC HEARING (S) – Water District Bond Resolution
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester
County, New York, will meet at the Town Hall, 740 West Boston Post Road, in Mamaroneck, New York,
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in said Town, on the 5 day of June, 2019, at 8:00 o’clock Prevailing Time, for the purpose of conducting
a public hearing upon a certain map, plan and report including an amended estimate of cost prepared in
relation to the proposed increase and improvement of the facilities of the Consolidated Water District in
the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, 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, including incidental
improvements and expenses in connection therewith. The new maximum estimated cost of the
aforesaid increase and improvement of the facilities of the Consolidated Water District in the Town is
$2,863,500, consisting of an increase of $350,000.
Said capital project has been determined to be a “Type II Action” 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, as such will not
result in any significant adverse environmental impact. SEQRA compliance materials are on file in the
office of the Town Clerk where they may be inspected during regular office hours.
At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the subject matter
thereof.
Dated: Mamaroneck, New York,
May 25, 2019
BY ORDER OF THE
TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK,
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK
Christina Battalia
Town Clerk
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On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Public Hearing was
unanimously opened.
Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed bonding, and there was not.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, the Public Hearing was
unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the following was
approved,
In the Matter PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER
of
The Increase and Improvement of Facilities of
the Consolidated Water District in the Town of
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York
WHEREAS, by Order dated February 6, 2019, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, authorized an increase and improvement of the facilities of Consolidated
Water District, consisting of 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, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a
maximum estimated cost of $2,513,500; and
WHEREAS, by Order dated May 21, 2019, said Town Board called a public hearing on the question of
the increase in the maximum estimated cost of said project from $2,513,500 to $2,863,500, an increase of
$350,000; and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly published and posted in the manner and within the
time provided by law and such public hearing was duly held at the time and place specified in said notice at
which all persons interested in the subject matter thereof were duly heard; and
WHEREAS, said Town Board has duly considered the evidence given at said public hearing; NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as
follows:
Section 1. Upon the evidence given at the aforesaid public hearing, it is hereby found and
determined that it is necessary and in the public interest to increase and improve the facilities of the
Consolidated Water District, in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, in the manner
described in the preambles hereof, at a new maximum estimated cost of $2,863,500, and said increase and
improvement is hereby authorized and approved.
Section 2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Order was duly put to a vote on roll, which resulted as
follows:
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
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On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the following was
approved,
BOND RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 5, 2019.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL $350,000 BONDS OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TOGETHER WITH $2,513,500
BONDS TO PAY THE COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OF
CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT IN AND FOR SAID TOWN.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, on March
6, 2019, duly adopted a public interest order and a bond resolution authorizing the issuance of serial bonds
of said Town to pay the cost of the increase and improvement of Consolidated Water District, in and for the
Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, consisting of 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, including incidental
improvements and expenses in connection therewith, and
WHEREAS, said capital projects, as proposed, have been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant
to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant
to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which it has been determined will not have any significant
adverse impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, it has now been determined that the maximum estimated cost of such class of objects or
purposes is $2,863,500, an increase of $350,000 over that previously authorized; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the issuance of bonds of said Town for such class of objects
or purposes to pay the cost thereof; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the
Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. For the class of objects or purposes of paying the costs of the increase and
improvement of Consolidated Water District, in and for said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
New York, consisting of the construction of a new Consolidated Water District, reconstruction of the Rye Lake
Ultra Violet facility and water infrastructure improvements related to the planned paving projects of the
Town of Mamaroneck, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, there are
hereby authorized to be issued $2,863,500 bonds of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
New York, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of such class of objects or
purposes is now determined to be $2,863,500, which class of objects or purposes is hereby authorized at said
maximum estimated cost, and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of $2,863,500 bonds
of said Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class
of objects or purposes is forty years, pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local
Finance Law, calculated from the date of issuance of the first obligations for said class of objects or purposes.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York,
are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations 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 obligations becoming due and payable in such year. To the extent
not paid from monies raised in said Water District in the manner provided by law, there shall annually be
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levied on all the taxable real property in said Town a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on
such obligations as the same become due and payable.
Section 5. 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 Supervisor. Such notes shall
be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said
Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and
awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct
the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as she shall deem best for the interests of said Town; including,
but not limited to, the power to sell said bonds to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation;
provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, she shall comply fully with the provisions
of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal
bonds. The receipt of the Supervisor shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not
be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money.
Section 7. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds herein
authorized including the dale, 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 Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of such Town. 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 form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law,
as the Supervisor shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 8. The Supervisor is hereby further authorized, in such officer’s discretion, to execute a
project finance and/or loan agreement, and any other agreements with the New York State Department of
Health and/or the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, including amendments thereto, and
including any instruments (or amendments thereto) in the effectuation thereof, in order to effect the
financing or refinancing of the object or purpose described in Section 1 hereof, or a portion thereof, by a
bond, and/or note issue of said Town in the event of the sale of same to the New York State Environmental
Facilities Corporation.
Section 9. The power to issue and sell notes to the New York State Environmental Facilities
Corporation pursuant to Section 169.00 of the Local Finance Law is hereby delegated to the Supervisor. Such
notes shall be of such terms, form and contents as may be prescribed by said Supervisor consistent with the
provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 10. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not
authorized to expend money, or
2) 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
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 11. 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
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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 12. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall supersede the bond resolution
dated and duly adopted on March 6, 2019, which is hereby repealed, and shall be published in summary form
in the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in
Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
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:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS
Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone in the audience would like to address the Board.
Tom Dorf, representing the Larchmont Gardens’ Civic Association, addressed the Town Board. Mr. Dorf
asked about the recent violation notice that residents’ received regarding water contamination. Supervisor
Seligson responded that the violation is for the presence of haloacidic acid. Supervisor Seligson noted that
there have been she is well versed in this situation. Although the notification sounds alarming, the Town
has been assured by the Department of Health and the Westchester Joint Water Works that residents are
in no harm, adding that the exact language used in the notification is required by State law. Supervisor
Seligson continued by stating that the first testing showed that of the eight testing sites, two showed levels
of less than 1%, and subsequent testing showed less than .004%. The Westchester Joint Water Works and
the Department of Health are continuing to investigate.
Mr. Dorf asked for feedback on the USDA project, and Mr. Altieri responded. Mr. Dorf asked for feedback
on the question of issues at certain corners in the Garden Lake area and Councilwoman Katz responded.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Seligson, and then on motion of Commissioner Elkind
Eney, seconded by Commissioner Fiddelman, 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
Commissioner: Jeffery L. King
1. FIRE CLAIMS
On motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney, seconded by Commissioner King, 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:
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VENDOR DESCRIPTION Amount
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Tools/Operating Supplies- Plug and dike container, Gas detector $262.98
Pyle Megaphone speaker PA, glass cleaner, paper cups, toilet paper & lysol
Amazon.Com disinfectant 308.35
Atlantic Westchester Service call for fan motor in furnace-second floor landing 507.50
Cablevision Cable Services for 5/23/19-6/22/19 224.20
CIT Xerox Copier contract 5/22/19 296.68
Electronic Service Solutions (ESS) Radio for Ladder 19 and Cables 1,032.38
Konica Minolta Business Solution C458 Color Copier Lease for Fire House - (5/2-6/1/19) 133.42
Minerva Cleaners Repairs to LT Napolitano's Turnout Pants 162.55
Ready Refresh Water Cooler Rental- FD HQ 4/19/19 - 5/18/19 122.96
Russo, Joseph Malwarebytes for TMFD Computers 53.58
Town of Mam'k PFF Life Insurance - March, April and May 2019 715.26
UniFirst Corporation Cleaning Supplies 156.12
Verizon Telecomm Service -Fire HQ 5/10/19 - 6/9/19 254.11
Verizon Fios Redundant Circuit 4/26/19-5/25/19 311.04
Villa Maria Pizza Refreshments for Fast Drills Training 5/14 and 5/21/19 184.31
Total $4,725.44
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Commissioner King Aye
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 May as submitted by Chief Russo as
follows:
May 2019
ALARM TYPE NUMBER
Generals 29
Minors 17
Stills 3
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 1
EMS 44
Drills 4
TOTAL 98
Total number of personnel responding: 620
Total time working: 40 hours and 09 minutes
Commissioner Elkind Eney announced that the new fire truck will be arriving next week, and then training
will follow shortly after.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman,
seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board
reconvened.
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AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Report of Bids – Contract TA-19-07 Highway Garage Repairs
On motion Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, the following was approved,
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2019 the Town publically opened and read two (2) bids for Contract
TA-19-07 Highway Garage Repairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby award Contract
TA-19-07 Highway Garage Repairs, to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all of the Town’s
requirements, Specialty Construction Systems, Inc., for repairs to the Garage bay and lintel beam
and the installation of a garage door system, at a total cost of $45,000.00, and
BE IT, FURTHER
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:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
2. Adoption – 2020 Budget Calendar
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby adopt the 2020 Budget Calendar as
presented this evening.
3. Authorization – Transfer of Funds Hommocks Ice Rink
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the transfer of funds in the
amount of $5,138.43 from the Ice Rink Locker Room Trust Fund (A/C T.0000.0116) to the General
Fund Operating Budget and the following budget amendment:
General Town wide
Fund ( Fund A)
Rev A.0000.5041 Transfer from Increase $5,138.43
Trust Fund
Exp A.7265.4036 Ice Rink 0 Program Increase $5,138.43
Operating Supplies
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
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4. Set Public Hearing
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public
Hearing on “Prohibition on Parking within Thirty Feet of the Intersection of Maple Hill
Drive and Murray Avenue” Law, for June 19, 2019 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.
5. Set Public hearing – Parking Restrictions Palmer Avenue
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public
Hearing on “Prohibition on Parking within Three Feet of a Driveway Entrance on the
North Side of Palmer Avenue between Richbell Road and Blossom Terrace” Law, for
June 19, 2019 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.
6. Set Public Hearing – Community Development Block Grant Application
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public Hearing
on the Community Development Block Grant Application, for June 19, 2019 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.
7. Authorization – 2019 Management and Non-Union Salary Schedule
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby adopt the Non-Union and Management
Salary Schedule as follows:
TOWN OF MAMARONECK
MANAGEMENT / NON-UNION STAFF
SALARY ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE FOR FY 2019 BUDGET
2,65%
CURRENT PROPOSED
SALARY SALARY
2019 1/1/2019-
12/31/2019
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NAME TITLE
S. ODIERNA CONFID. SECY. $ 62,000 $63,645
S. ALTIERI ADMINISTRATOR $ 185,914 $190,840
G. FERRIS SECY. TO ADMIN. $ 63,320 $65,000
T. YOGMAN * COMPT/TAX REC. $ 164,000 $164,000
P. VALENZA ASSESSOR $ 118,340 $121,780
C. GREEN
O'DONNELL DEPUTY ADMIN. $ 134,600 $138,170
A. PATERNO ** OFFICE ASST. ADMIN $ 52,050 $52,050
L. LUFT * ADMIN. INTERN $ 64,000 $64,000
R. WASP ENGINEER $ 118,050 $121,180
M. ORCHANIAN BUILDING SUPT. $ 83,950 $86,175
R. CIMINO I.T. DIRECTOR $ 115,000 $118,050
A. DANOY COMM. SVC. DIR. $ 117,620 $120,740
M. GALLAGHER ASST. SUPT. REC. $ 101,495 $104,185
J. FISHER SUPT. OF REC. $ 127,405 $130,785
R. LUNDE ICE RINK MGR. $ 100,000 $102,650
P. CREAZZO CHIEF OF POLICE $ 170,000 $174,505
R. POLCARI BUILDING INSP. $ 113,000 $115,995
E. PAUL ENVIRON. COORD. $ 80,587 $82,725
A. CASTERELLA GENERAL FOREMAN $ 86,175 $88,460
M. PINTO GARAGE FOREMAN $ 86,175 $88,460
M. LIVERZANI AMBUL. ADMIN. $ 114,830 $117,875
TOTALS $ 2,258,511 $ 2,311,270
* HIRED 2019
** FULL-TIME 2019
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
8. Vehicle and Traffic Parking Lot Resolution
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the following was
approved as amended,
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck Vehicle and Traffic Chapter 219, § 219-44 stipulates that
from time to time by resolution or local law, the Town Board shall establish the fee, days, times
and methods of payment for permitted use of the parking lots.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby establish the following fees, days,
times and methods of payment for Town Lots A through G as follows:
Lot A (formerly Lot1) - (i) a Daytime Parking Permit is established and required from June 1, 2019
through May 31, 2020 for a fee of $800.00 per year (ii) a Meter Parking Permit is established from
June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020 for a fee of $100.00 per year (iii) for Meter Permit holders a
meter fee of $.60 per hour is required Monday through Friday between the hours of 5:00 am and
6:00 pm (iv) no parking is allowed from 3:00 am to 5:00 am Monday through Thursday (v) no
permit or fee is required beginning Fridays at 6:00pm until Sundays at 10:00 pm.
Lot B (formerly Lot 3) (i) a 24 Hour Parking Permit is established and required from June 1, 2019
through May 31, 2020 for a fee of $900.00 and $725.00 for Seniors 65 years of age and over (ii) 24
Hour Parking Permit holders may park 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including all holidays
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(iii) an Area Business Permit is established from June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020 for a fee of
$625.00 per year (iv) Area Business Permits issued for Permit Numbers 27 and above, may not
park in Lot B during a severe storm event, as noticed by signs erected at Lot B.
Lot C (formerly Lot 4) (i) an Overnight Parking Permit is established and required from June 1,
2019 through May 31, 2020 for a fee of $450.00 per year (ii) Overnight Parking Permit holders
may park beginning at 7:30 pm Monday and must vacate the following morning by 7:30 am,
Monday through Thursday (iii) Parking is permitted weekends beginning at 7:30 pm on Friday
and ending Monday at 7:30 am.
Lot D (formerly Lot 5): (i) a 24 Hour Parking Permit is established and required June 1, 2019
through May 31, 2020 for a fee of $900.00 per year, and $725.00 for Seniors 65 years of age and
over (ii) 24 Hour Parking Permit holders may park 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including all
holidays.
Lot E (formerly Lot 6): (i) a 24 Hour Parking Permit is established and required June 1, 2019
through May 31, 2020 for a fee of $900.00 per year, and $725.00 for Seniors 65 years of age and
over (ii) 24 Hour Parking Permit holders may park 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including all
holidays.
Lot F (formerly Lot 7): (i) designated for Town of Mamaroneck Highway Employees and
Larchmont Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission Employees only (ii) parking is
allowed at all times.
Lot G (formerly Lot 8): RESERVED, and
BE IT, FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Permits for Lots A through G may be refunded for a prorated amount, minus a
service fee of $25.00, and can be re sold from the Town Waitlist to a new resident for a prorated
amount, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby establish (i) annual parking permits to
be issued semiannually (except for Meter Parking Permits) for a service fee of $35.00 (ii) a permit
may be reissued for a replacement fee of 10.00, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby allow parking except when said Lots
are being, in whole or in part, closed for repairs, maintenance and/or improvement, upon
reasonable notice being given to the permit holders.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
9. Consideration of Certiorari
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax
certiorari on the following terms:
Winged Foot Holding Corp.
Championship Drive, Griffen Avenue and Fenimore Road
Section/Block/Lots:
3-45-1.7
3-47.1.2
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3-47-1 . ./1
3-47-1 . . /2
Town of Mamaroneck
2012
S/B/L Current Assessment Reduction Resulting Assessment
3-45-1.7 $5,000 $1,950 $3,050
3-47-1.2 $6,000 $-0- $6,000
3-47-1../1 $491,570 $191,220 $300,350
3-47-1-../2 $87,250 $33,950 $53,300
2013
S/B/L Current Assessment Reduction Resulting Assessment
3-45-1.7 $48,000 $12,800 $35,200
3-47-1.2 $100,000 $-0- $100,000
3-47-1../1 $26,100,000 $6,955,500 $19,144,500
3-47-1-../2 $1,800,000 $479,700 $1,320,300
2014
S/B/L Current Assessment Reduction Resulting Assessment
3-45-1.7 $48,000 $11,950 $36,050
3-47-1.2 $100,000 $-0- $100,000
3-47-1../1 $26,100,000 $6,488,600 $19,611,400
3-47-1-../2 $1,800,000 $447,450 $1,352,550
2015
S/B/L Current Assessment Reduction Resulting Assessment
3-45-1.7 $48,000 $11,950 $36,050
3-47-1.2 $100,000 $-0- $100,000
3-47-1../1 $26,100,000 $6,488,600 $19,611,400
3-47-1-../2 $1,800,000 $447,450 $1,352,550
2016
S/B/L Current Assessment Reduction Resulting Assessment
3-45-1.7 $48,000 $11,500 $36,500
3-47-1.2 $100,000 $-0- $100,000
3-47-1../1 $26,100,000 $6,255,100 $19,844,900
3-47-1-../2 $1,800,000 $431,400 $1,368,800
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax
certiorari on the following terms:
James Nadel
195 Hickory Drive East Avenue
Section/Block/Lot: 2-13-224
Town of Mamaroneck
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Year Current Assessment Reduction Resulting Assessment
2013 $730,000 $60,000 $670,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
10. Designation of July and August Town Board Meeting Dates
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the July Town
Board Meeting for July 24, 2019 and the August Meeting for August 21, 2019
11. Salary Authorization – Police Department
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Vincent Finnegan Jr., to
the position of Probationary Police Office, at an annual salary of $58,262.00, effective date to
be prior to July 1, 2019.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
12. Town Prosecutors Salary Increase
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the salary increase for the
Town Prosecutors as follows:
Court Appearance Fee - $300.00
Hourly Rate - $120.00 per hour
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
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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 Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the meeting was unanimously
adjourned.
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Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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