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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019_09_18 Town Board Minutes September 18, 2019 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2019, 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 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 Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Work Session was unanimously opened at 5:00PM. Proposed 2020 Town Budget Format Additionally Present: Tracy Yogman Town Comptroller The Town Board reviewed the new format for the 2020 Budget presented by Tracy Yogman and Steve Altieri. In their memo they note that “the introduction provides information about the Town, its organization, officials, mission and budget guide. Following the introduction is a budget overview that provides a summary, outlines the fund structure of the Town and includes a narrative with highlights of the budget. The new format focuses on a departmental view of the Town and presents the major expense categories for each department so that the Board can focus on the bigger picture when considering budget adjustments. Supplemental schedules follow the department budgets and includes additional Town financial information including policies. A consolidated salary summary schedule is provided in this section as well.” The Town Board was very pleased with the new format. Discussion – Proposed Operating Permits Additionally present: Rich Polcari Building Inspector Mr. Polcari presented the proposed legislation. This legislation will bring the Town more current with respect to New York State guidelines, and modernize the requirements for certain types of uses and for places of public assembly. The Town Board would like to add the setting of a public hearing on this proposed law to this evening’s agenda. Discussion – Comprehensive Plan The Town Board reviewed their thoughts on the proposals received. The Town Board would like to move forward and engage AKRF for the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, and will set a date for an initial meeting. OUT OF ORDER 1 September 18, 2019 2020 Census Supervisor Seligson stated that the Census officials have been engaging the Town and Villages in an effort to have the communities’ form a joint committee with community stakeholders. Supervisor Seligson will keep the Town Board apprised as things develop. Food Waste Reduction Grant The Town Board had previously asked for clarification of the expenses associated with the DEC Grant awarded to the Town for food waste reduction and education. Mr. Altieri’s memo dated September 12, clearly details the program, its financing and expenses. The next steps would be to approve the agreements between the Town and the Greenburgh Nature Center, and between the Town and Adam Kaye. These two agreements are on the regular agenda for this evening. Commuter Parking Law The Town Board reviewed a map with highlighted streets where residents were the most vocally in favor of limiting commuter parking. The Town Board would like Mr. Maker to draft new legislation with restrictions on North Chatsworth Avenue to Echo Lane, Rockingstone Avenue to Seton Road, Mountain Avenue to the New Rochelle border, Maple Hill Drive and Overlook Terrace. The Town will issue a mailing to the effected streets as soon as the legislation is drafted. Update - Community Solar Mr. Altieri stated that the Town continues to have an issue with the termination payment. Mr. Altieri has asked Sunlight General to review this clause and come back to the Town with an alternative. Mr. Altieri and Mr. Maker are comfortable with the remainder of the agreement. Additionally, Croton-on-Hudson installed solar on their public works building and Mr. Altieri will reach out to their manager and see how that agreement was drafted. On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Board unanimously agreed to enter into an Executive Session to discuss appointments to Boards and Commissions. EXECUTIVE SESSION Appointments to Boards and Commissions On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilman King, 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 8:00 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. PRESENTATION - Remembrance of Enslaved Person in Mamaroneck Presenters: Judy Silberstein and John Pritts, Co-Presidents of the Mamaroneck Historical Society, Joanne Shaw Mamaroneck Library Trustee, Sharon Mosley Latimer of LMCTV and the Human Rights Committee, Ned Benton documenter of the NYS Slave Registry, and Lynn Crowley Larchmont Historical Society Director and Town of Mamaroneck Historian The presenters have become aware of our community’s foundational ties to the institution of slavery. They hope to bring awareness to our community and pursue appropriate ways to memorialize the contribution of enslaved persons to the development of our Town. Each presenter spoke about the various enslaved 2 September 18, 2019 persons, who they were and their particular contributions to our community. The organization is seeking community input on how best to remember these individuals. Once they receive feedback from the community, they will come back to the Town with ideas and recommendations. SUPERVISOR’S SUMMARY REPORT Good voting news for the Town… the County has confirmed that the Town Center will be an early voting site! All elections are now run by the County, and the Town was pleased to offer the Town th Center as an early voting site. Early voting will begin October 26. The dates and times for early voting will be on the Town’s website and the County’s website. Tracy Yogman, the Town’s new comptroller, along with Steve Altieri, created a new budget presentation format that we reviewed in our work session earlier. I think residents will find it more user friendly with lots of explanatory narrative. There have been lots of community activities the past few weeks and I’m happy I had the chance to participate in or attend many of them. We held our annual September 11th commemorative event at Girl Scout Rock in Memorial Park last Wednesday. There was a great turn out with many members from the three municipal police, fire and ambulance departments as well as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, veterans, elected officials and regular people. I thought it was one of our nicest events. The annual Town of Mamaroneck vs. Village of Mamaroneck softball game took place last Friday night and we crushed them – I mean we beat the Village 11 to 4, and the trophy will live in Town Center for the year. We held a Volunteer Board Appreciation BBQ this past Monday night to thank all the volunteers who work on the Town boards and commissions. We have 13 volunteer boards such as the Planning and Zoning Boards that help run the Town. We appreciate their time and dedication throughout the year and enjoyed celebrating them on Monday night. There was a Summit meeting where Assemblyman Steve Otis and State Senator Shelley Mayer spoke. It was very fun watching the movie North by Northwest in Memorial Park last Friday night. That was our last movie in the park for the season. 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 King, 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 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 Honeywell Web 8000 Jace Module - Fire House, to include Re-wiring for Atlantic Westchester Demoed Basmnt $17,392.50 3 September 18, 2019 Firehouse Innovations Corp Multi-Force Door Simulator for training 6,800.00 Konica Minolta Business Solution Color Copier Lease 9/2-10/1/19 133.42 Verizon Fios Redundant Circuit 8/26-9/25/19 266.98 Waterway Long Island Annual Fire Hose Testing, Pump Test (Engine 51, 37, 36) 4,251.30 WJWW 205 Weaver St Charges (Water service for building) 7/25/19- 8/27/19 152.15 Total $28,996.35 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 reported that there was a recent fire in Rye at which the Town Fire Department provided FAST team support. FAST teams provide assistance to the fire fighters’ during a fire. Additionally, it was reported that our new Fire Ladder received the award "Best Appearance" at the recent Town/Village of Harrison Fireman's Parade. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney, seconded by Commissioner Fiddelman, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Authorization – Agreement – Greenburgh Nature Center – Food Waste Reduction Grant On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Greenburgh Nature Center, to provide services for the implementation of the Municipal Food Scraps Reduction, Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Program (Grant) from New York State, 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 Aye Fiddelman Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Seligson Aye 2. Authorization – Agreement Adam Kaye- Food Waste Reduction Grant On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and Adam Kaye, to provide services for the implementation of the 4 September 18, 2019 Municipal Food Scraps Reduction, Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Program (Grant) from New York State, 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 Aye Fiddelman Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Seligson Aye 3. Declaration of Surplus Fleet Equipment On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby declare the following vehicles to be surplus, BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute and initiate their sale through a public auction. Police Department: 2005 Ford Crown Victoria VIN# 2FAHP71W75X175449 2006 Jeep Cherokee VIN# 1J4GR48K36C316270 2009 Ford Interceptor VIN# 2FAHP71V79X100182 Highway Department: 2013 Ford F250 VIN# 1FTBF2B65DEB53275 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: King Aye Fiddelman Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Seligson Aye 4. Declaration of Surplus Computer Equipment On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the following was approved, WHEREAS, pursuant to NYS Information Security Breach Act of 2005, NYS General Business Law section 899aa, NYS Cyber Security Policy P03-002 and PCI Compliance Assessment Questionnaire D Attestation of Compliance for Merchants, the Town of Mamaroneck is required to designate an Information Security Officer to be responsible for the security of all electronic information, and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck Town Board has determined that these items, which are listed on the attached schedule (Attachment A), should be disposed of accordingly, either by sale or by payment by the Town of Mamaroneck for disposal or by other means of disposal available to the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the disposal of its outdated computers through the Town’s sanitation services for disposal into the Westchester County’s E-Waste Recycling Program, and 5 September 18, 2019 BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that all physical hard drives will be removed and disposed of as per NYS Cyber Security Policy P03-002 and the Town of Mamaroneck Security Policy to protect the Town’s information assets. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: King Aye Fiddelman Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Seligson Aye 5. Authorization – Agreement Westchester County – Senior Nutrition Center/Meals on Wheels On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the renewals of the operating permits for the Senior Nutrition Center and Meals on Wheels Program with the Westchester County Department of Health, and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreements on behalf of the Town. 6. Authorization – Westchester Joint Water Works – Capital Project A-1360 On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the following was approved WHEREAS, the Town has been advised that a water main break occurred on South Ridge Road and requires immediate attention, and WHEREAS, because the water main is comprised of transite which is an asbestos cement, the Westchester County Health Department requires replacement of most of the pipe length. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve Westchester Joint Water Works Capital Project A-1360 – Town Capital Project Account H8340.0400.2019.12 for the replacement of 500ft of Transite Pipe on South Ridge Road, and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $350,000.00, as detailed by the Town Comptroller in the following schedule: CAPITAL FUND (FUND H): Revenue H.0000.5710.1356.12 Bond Proceeds Increase $ 350,000.00 Expense H.8340.0400.1356.12 Water Infrastructure Increase $350,000.00 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: King Aye Fiddelman Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Seligson Aye 6 September 18, 2019 7. Settlement of Certiorari On motion of Councilwoman Katz seconded by Councilman King, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax certiorari on the following terms: Raytown Realty LLC 107A-2091 Boston Post Road Section/Block/Lot: 7-5-8 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Year Current Assessment Reduction Resulting Assessment 2013 $7,260,000 $1,340,000 $5,920,000 2014 $7,260,000 $1,410,000 $5,850,000 2016 $7,260,000 $1,080,000 $6,180,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: King Aye Fiddelman Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Seligson Aye 8. Set Public Hearing – “Rules for Obtaining an Operating Permit” Law On motion Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public Hearing on the “Rules for Obtaining an Operating Permit” Law, for October 2, 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. 9. Appointments to Boards and Commissions Housing Authority On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Diana Lovett be appointed as Member E of the Housing Authority, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment 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, 2022. Zoning Board of Appeals On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Seth Bronheim be appointed as Alternate Member A of the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning Board of Appeals, and BE IT FURTHER 7 September 18, 2019 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, 2020, and Planning Board On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that John Cuddy be appointed as Alternate Member 1 of the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board, 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, 2022, and APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Board Minutes from the meeting of August 21, 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. ________________________________ Submitted by Christina Battalia, Town Clerk 8