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November 6, 2019
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 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
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Work Session was
unanimously opened at 5:00PM.
Additionally present: Steve Lipkin, local Journalist
Road Dedication - Highclere Court
Additionally Present: Andrew Saines of Highclere Court LLC
The Town Board reviewed a memo from the Town Engineer discussing the recommendation to accept
Highclere Court as a Town Road. A Town Board member asked for certification of clear title. Mr. Maker will
add that verbiage to the resolution. This approval is on the regular agenda for this evening.
Discussion - Comprehensive Plan
Supervisor Seligson noted that she has an update on the Steering Committee development, that the Board
should discuss in executive session.
Winged Foot Golf Club Sewer Rent Appeal
Connie Green O’Donnell reviewed her previous memo to the Board dated October 8, 2019. Ms. Green-
O’Donnell confirmed what was presented in her previous memo, that the Town calculate a refund based on
when the local law creating the three year exemption was adopted and the date that Winged Foot Golf
Club asked for an exemption. Mr. Altieri will verify the date Winged Foot Golf Club first appealed their
sewer rent, and will report back at the next worksession.
2020 Larchmont Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Commission Budget
The Town Board reviewed the 2020 Preliminary Commission Budget. Supervisor Seligson noted that at the
last Commission meeting there was discussion about major structural changes for allocation of costs and
that this could not be completed in time for the Town’s 2020 budget. The next step would be to decide how
a study would be done and to consider working with a consultant, paid for by the Commission. Mr. Altieri
noted the new Treasurer for the Commission, Irene Glauber.
Establishing Effective Dates - Parking Lot Permit
The Town Board reviewed a memo from the Town Clerk dated November 1, 2019, revisiting a previous
discussion of amending the renewal date of parking lot permits to coincide with the Town’s fiscal budget
year. The Town Board is not opposed to making this change, but would like to receive input from the Town
Comptroller as to the fiscal impact of such a change. If the Town were to move forward, a seven month
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permit would be issued that would be effective June 1, 2020 and expire on December 31, 2020. Permits
would then be sold for a full year effective January 1, 2021 and expiring December 31, 2021.
New Business
Supervisor Seligson explained that she was contacted by County Executive George Latimer’s Office
regarding a request to adopt legislation to end the practice of drag racing on municipal streets.
Although the Town Board is sympathetic to the issue, it does not see this as a concern on the streets in the
Town. No further action was taken.
Supervisor Seligson and Mr. Altieri reported on a recent meeting with residents of Colonial Avenue. The
residents are very upset over rock removal and chipping. The outcome of that meeting was a list of possible
amendments to the Mechanical Rock Removal Law which the Town Board reviewed. Mr. Maker and Mr.
Altieri will prepare draft legislation for review.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, the Board unanimously agreed to
enter into an Executive Session to discuss appointments to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee as
well as the employment history of a particular person.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Appointments to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
Employment history of a particular person
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, 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
8:15 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.
PUBLIC HEARING – “Parking Prohibited on Certain Sides of Certain Streets at Certain Times” Law.
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law of the State of New
York, a Public Hearing will be held on November 6, 2019 at 8:00 PM or as soon thereafter as is
possible at the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider:
“Parking Prohibited on Certain Sides of Certain Streets at Certain Times” Law.
Purpose
The Town Board finds that the proliferation of parked cars in the section of Town that lies within
walking distance of the Larchmont Metro-North Train Station has caused congestion on the
streets. To establish control to this area of Town, the Town Board enacts this local law that
amends the current law to prohibit parking for one hour of each weekday on each side of certain
sections of North Chatsworth Avenue and Rockingstone Avenue and on each side of Maple Hill
Drive, Mountain Avenue and Overlook Terrace.
The full text of this document can be viewed on the website or copies can be obtained at the Town
Clerk's office during regular hours, Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, In June, July and August until 4:00
PM at 740 W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY
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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Public Hearing all persons interested will be given an
opportunity to be heard and that all persons are invited to submit written comments at or prior
thereto.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Published: October 23, 2019
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Public Hearing was
unanimously opened.
The following residents addressed the Town Board:
Robert Herbst, 76 North Chatsworth Avenue, stated he was in favor of this legislation.
Dane Emery, 34 Mountain, is not in favor of this legislation
Dara Gordon, Maple Hill Drive, sees no need for this legislation on Maple Hill Drive.
Eileen Jabart, Maple Hill Drive, stated that Emerson should be added to the law.
Arthur Katz, 18 Orsini Drive, stated that Maple Hill Drive should be included in the law.
Rich Testa, 15 Mountain Avenue, is in favor of this legislation.
Jan Northrup, 80 N. Chatsworth Avenue, is in favor of a two tiered parking lot.
Steve Carlucci, 85 N. Chatsworth Avenue, asked for ticketing of only non-residents’ cars.
Megan McCarthy, 42 N. Chatsworth Avenue, asked for the next steps in adopting this law.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Public Hearing was
unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, the following Local law was
approved:
Local Law No. 11 - 2019
This local law shall be known as the “Parking Prohibited on Certain Sides of Certain Streets at Certain Times”
Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 – Purpose:
The Town Board finds that the proliferation of parked cars in the section of Town that lies within walking
distance of the Larchmont Metro-North Train Station has caused congestion on the streets. To establish
control to this area of Town, the Town Board enacts this local law that amends the current law to prohibit
parking for one hour of each weekday on each side of certain sections of North Chatsworth Avenue and
Rockingstone Avenue and on each side of Maple Hill Drive, Mountain Avenue and Overlook Terrace.
Section 2 - Amendment of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code:
Section 219-20 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed and the following substituted in
its place:
§ 219-20. Parking prohibited certain times.
No motor vehicle shall be parked, unless otherwise indicated, upon any of the public highways or parts of
public highways described below, between the hours specified below.
Name of public Direction of
highway Travel Hours Days Location
All roads in All 3:00 a.m. to 6:00 All On public
Unincorporated a.m. highways, except
Town of those public
Mamaroneck highways
designated in §
219-21
Alden Road South 9:00 a.m. to Tuesday West side from
12:00 noon Boston Post Road
to Copley Road
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Name of public Direction of
highway Travel Hours Days Location
Burton Road North 9:00 a.m. to Wednesday East side from the
12:00 noon driveway
entrance of the
southernmost
parking garage to
the beginning of
the section where
parking is
prohibited at all
times.
Burton Road South 9:00 a.m. to Thursday West side from
12:00 noon Palmer Avenue to
the beginning of
the section where
parking is
prohibited at all
times.
Colonial Avenue West 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 School Days, North side from
a.m. and 2:00 except holidays Murray Avenue to
p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Daymon Terrace
Colonial Avenue West 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 School Days, North side from
a.m. and 2:00 except holidays the driveway of
p.m. to 3:30 p.m. the home at 85
Colonial Avenue
to Daymon
Terrace
Copley Road North 9:00 a.m. to Tuesday From Alden Road
12:00 noon to the southern
property line of
10 Copley Road
Daymon Terrace South School Times School Days East side from
Senate Place to
Colonial Avenue
Dillon Road North 9:00 a.m. to Tuesday East side from
12:00 noon Boston Post Road
to Edgewater
Place
Echo Lane North 10:00 a.m. to Monday through East side from
11:00 a.m. Friday, except Murray Avenue to
holidays Hillcrest Road
Echo Lane South 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 Monday through West side from
p.m. Friday, except Hillside Road to
holidays Murray Avenue
Edgewood East 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 Monday through South side from
Avenue p.m. Friday, except Murray Avenue to
holidays Judson Street
Edgewood West 10:00 a.m. to Monday through North side from
Avenue 11:00 a.m. Friday, except Murray Avenue to
holidays Judson Street
France Place North 10:00 a.m. to Monday through East side for its
11:00 a.m. Friday, except entire length
holidays
France Place South 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 Monday through West side for its
p.m. Friday, except entire length
holidays
Hillside Road East 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 Monday through South side for its
p.m. Friday, except entire length
holidays
Hillside Road West 10:00 a.m. to Monday through North side for its
11:00 a.m. Friday, except entire length
holidays
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Name of public Direction of
highway Travel Hours Days Location
Huguenot Drive West, then 10:00 a.m. to Monday through South side from
North 11:00 a.m. Friday, except North Chatsworth
holidays Avenue to
Barnard Road
Huguenot Drive South, then 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 Monday through North side from
East p.m. Friday, except North Chatsworth
holidays Avenue to
Barnard Road
Laurel Avenue East 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 Monday through South side for its
p.m. Friday, except entire length
holidays
Laurel Avenue West 10:00 a.m. to Monday through North side for its
11:00 a.m. Friday, except entire length
holidays
Lester Place Both 9:00 a.m. to Wednesday South side for its
noon entire length
Maple Hill Drive East 10:00 a.m. Monday through South side from
to 11:00 Friday, except Murray Avenue to
a.m. holidays Orsini Drive
Maple Hill Drive West 1:00 p.m. to Monday through North side from
2:00 Friday, except Murray Avenue to
p. m. holidays Orsini Drive
Mountain East 10:00 a.m. Monday through South side for its
Avenue to 11:00 Friday, except entire length
a.m. holidays within the Town
of Mamaroneck
Mountain West 1:00 p.m. to Monday through North side for its
Avenue 2:00 p.m. Friday, except entire length
holidays within the Town
of Mamaroneck
Murray Avenue North 8:00 a.m. to School Days East side for a
4:00 p.m. distance of 150
feet north from
Forest Avenue
Murray Avenue North 9:00 a.m. to Second Friday of East side from
11:00 a.m. each month Leafy Lane to
Myrtle Boulevard
Murray Avenue South 8:00 a.m. to School Days West side
4:00 p.m. commencing at a
point 365 feet
north from
Bryson Street for
a distance of 140
feet toward
Forest Avenue to
a point ending
245 feet from
Forest Avenue
Murray Avenue South 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 School Days West side from
a.m. and 2:30 Bryson Street for
p.m. to 3:30 p.m. a distance of 198
feet toward
Forest Avenue
Murray Avenue South 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 School Days West side from
a.m. and 2:30 Forest Avenue for
p.m. to 3:30 p.m. a distance of 175
feet toward
Bryson Street
Murray Avenue South 9:00 a.m. to First Friday of West side from
10:00 a.m. each month Leafy Lane to
Myrtle Boulevard
New Jefferson North 9:00 a.m. to Second Tuesday East side for its
Street 11:00 a.m. of each month entire length
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Name of public Direction of
highway Travel Hours Days Location
New Jefferson South 9:00a.m. First Tuesday of West side for its
Street to11:00a.m. each month entire length
North North 9:00 a. m. to First Thursday of East side from
Chatsworth 11:00 a.m. each month Myrtle Boulevard
Avenue to the northern
boundary of 40
North Chatsworth
Avenue
North South 9:00 a. m. to Second Thursday West side from
Chatsworth 11:00 a.m. of each month the northern
Avenue boundary of 35
North Chatsworth
Avenue to Myrtle
Boulevard
North North 10:00 a.m. Monday through That section of
Chatsworth to 11:00 Friday, except the east side from
Avenue a.m., holidays the point where
the WS
Residential Area
(as defined in §
219-62) ends to
Echo Lane where
parking is
permitted at
other times
North South 1:00 p.m. to Monday through That section of
Chatsworth 2:00 p.m. Friday, except the west side
Avenue holidays from Birch Road
to the point
where the WS
Residential Area
(as defined in §
219-62) begins
where parking is
permitted at
other times
Overlook Terrace South, then 9:00 a.m. Monday through West and south
East, then to 10:00 Friday, except sides for its entire
North a.m. holidays length
Overlook Terrace South, then 12:00 Monday through East and north
West, then noon to Friday, except sides for its entire
North 1:00 p.m. holidays length
Palmer Avenue East 8:00 a.m. Monday through South side from
to 5:00 Friday, except the driveway
p.m. holidays entrance to
Mamaroneck
High School for a
distance of 90
feet toward
Richbell Road
Preston Street North 10:00 a.m. to Monday through East side for its
11:00 a.m. Friday, except entire length
holidays
Preston Street South 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 Monday through West side for its
p.m. Friday, except entire length
holidays
Richbell Road North 9:00 a.m. to Wednesday East side from
12:00 noon Palmer Avenue to
the boundary line
of the Village of
Mamaroneck
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Name of public Direction of
highway Travel Hours Days Location
Richbell Road South 9:00 a.m. to Thursday West side from
12:00 noon Palmer Avenue to
the boundary line
of the Village of
Mamaroneck
Rochelle Road East 10:00 p.m. to Monday through South side from
11:00 a.m. Friday, except Huguenot Drive
holidays to France Place
Rochelle Road West 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 Monday through North side from
p.m. Friday, except Huguenot Drive
holidays to France Place
Rockingstone North 10:00 a.m. to Monday through From North
Avenue 11:00 a.m. Friday, except Chatsworth
holidays Avenue to Valley
Road
Rockingstone South 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 Monday through From Seton Road
Avenue p.m. Friday, except to North
holidays Chatsworth
Avenue
Senate Place North 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 School days East side for its
p.m. entire length
Sheldrake North 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 School days East side from
Avenue a.m. and from Forest Avenue to
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 Holly Place
p.m.
Thompson Street North 10:00 a.m. to Monday through East side for its
11:00 a.m. Friday, except entire length
holidays
Thompson Street South 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 Monday through West side for its
p.m. Friday, except entire length
holidays
Valley Road North 9:00 a.m. to Friday, except East side from
12:00 noon holidays Rockingstone
Avenue to Birch
Street
Valley Road South 9:00 a.m. to Thursday, except West side from
12:00 noon holidays Rockingstone
Avenue to Forest
Avenue
Washington South 9:00 a.m. to Second Monday East side for its
Square 11:00 a.m. of each month entire length
Washington South 9:00 a.m. to First Monday of West side for its
Square 11:00 a.m. each month entire length
Section 3 – Sign(s) to be Erected and Painting to be Done:
An appropriate sign or signs shall be erected on and/or above, and/or striping shall be painted on the surfaces
of the streets identified in sections 2 and 3 of this Local Law indicating where and when parking is prohibited
or limited by this law.
Section 4 – Severability:
Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this
Local Law, which may be implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provisions.
Section 5 – Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
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The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
PUBLIC HEARING – “Prohibition on Left Turns when exiting ‘Trader Joe’s’ parking lot” Law.
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law of the State of New
York, a Public Hearing will be held on November 6, 2019 at 8:00 PM or as soon thereafter as is
possible at the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider:
“Prohibition on Left Turns when exiting ‘Trader Joe’s’ parking lot” Law.
Purpose
The Traffic Committee and the Planning Board both have recommended that for safety reasons, left
turns onto the Boston Post Road when exiting the shopping center at 1262 Boston Post Road should
be prohibited. The Town Board finds that the safety concerns voiced by the Traffic Committee and
the Planning Board are well founded. This local law addresses those safety concerns.
The full text of this document can be viewed on the website or copies can be obtained at the Town
Clerk's office during regular hours, Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, In June, July and August until 4:00
PM at 740 W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Public Hearing all persons interested will be given an
opportunity to be heard and that all persons are invited to submit written comments at or prior
thereto.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Published: October 23, 2019
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Public Hearing was
unanimously opened.
Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed Local Law.
George Talt, 167 E. Hickory Grove Drive, is in favor of the legislation, but added that drivers will instead
exit the lot by way of Burton Road.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Public Hearing was
unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the following Local law
was approved:
Local Law No. 12 - 2019
This local law shall be known as the “Prohibition on Left Turns when exiting ‘Trader Joe’s’ parking lot” Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 – Purpose:
The Traffic Committee and the Planning Board both have recommended that for safety reasons, left turns
onto the Boston Post Road when exiting the shopping center at 1262 Boston Post Road should be prohibited.
The Town Board finds that the safety concerns voiced by the Traffic Committee and the Planning Board are
well founded. This local law addresses those safety concerns.
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Section 2 - Amendment of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code:
Section 219-8 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed and the following substituted in
its place:
§ 219-8. Prohibited turns.
No motor vehicle shall make a turn of the kind described below during the times and at the locations shown
below:
Name of
Public Direction Prohibited
Highway of Travel Turn Hours/ Days At Intersection With
Boston Post No left turn All Exiting the parking lot
Road of 1262 Boston Post
Road
Boston Post No left turn All Exiting the parking lot
Road of 1265 Boston Post
Road
Boston Post No left turn All Exiting the parking lot
Road of 1340 Boston Post
Road
Bryson Street East No left turn During school times on school days Murray Avenue
Edgewood East No left turn All Weaver Street
Avenue
Heather Lane West No left turn During school times on school days, and Weaver Street
on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
and on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m.
Myrtle East No left turn 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Preston Street
Boulevard Friday
Myrtle East No left 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to North Chatsworth
Boulevard Turn 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Avenue
Old North No left turn All Boston Post Road
Hommocks
Road
Section 3 – Sign(s) to be Erected and Painting to be Done:
An appropriate sign or signs shall be erected on and/or above, and/or striping shall be painted on the surfaces
of the streets identified in sections 2 and 3 of this Local Law indicating where and when parking is prohibited
or limited by this law.
Section 4 – Severability:
Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this
Local Law, which may be implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provisions.
Section 5 – Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
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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SUPERVISOR’S SUMMARY REPORT
Congratulations to Councilwoman Abby Katz, Councilman Jeff King, Town Clerk Christina
Battalia and Town Justice Jean Marie Brescia on their reelection this past week. Congratulations
also to Mayor Tom Murphy, Trustee Nora Lucas and Trustee Kelly Wenstrup on their elections in
the Village of Mamaroneck. Finally, congratulations to County Legislator Catherine Parker on
her reelection.
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The Town’s new plastic bag law will go into effect December 1. The law bans single-use,
carryout plastic bags in the Town of Mamaroneck. Dry cleaners will be allowed to offer plastic
bags and restaurants will be allowed to provide plastic bags for takeout food. There will be a
five cent fee for paper bags. Those people on federal assistance programs will be exempt from
the fee. Please remember to bring your reusable bags for shopping. The Town will be
distributing some reusable bags to stores and residents may obtain a reusable bag from the
Town at the Town Center or Senior Center.
Organic trash collection has ended and leaf collection is in motion.
The Town has paved Country Club Drive, Ridgeway and the Hilltop neighborhood. Murdock
Woods will begin on Friday. If the weather holds we hope to complete the repaving of Fenimore
Road as well.
There will be a launch of the “Love Your Food” program at the Larchmont Farmers Market
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Saturday November 16. “Love Your Food” is an outreach program to help reduce wasted food
for which we received a grant from NYS DEC. The effort will stress buying appropriate amounts
of food, sharing the food you don’t use and composting the scraps.
The Council of Governments, a group of representatives from the County Administration and
legislature and members of the Westchester Municipal Officials Association met to discuss
County-wide issues and share information. The TMFD Inspection Dinner was a lovely event
where the crew and apparatus looked great. The Mamaroneck Historical Society gave a
presentation on the restoration of the Delancey Cemetery on Palmer Avenue. The Town helped
fund some of the restoration. It is a great improvement. The Town Board held two budget
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meetings; one on Saturday, October 26 and one on Monday, November 4. The next budget
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meeting will be on Tuesday, November 19. All budget meetings are open to the public.
I had the pleasure of greeting and addressing the second graders of Murray Avenue School on
their class trip to learn about their local government. I attended a Con Ed presentation on storm
preparedness and they have made great improvements to their storm preparations. I also
attended the VLFD Inspection Dinner, another fine event.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS
Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone in the audience would like to address the Board.
George Talt, Larchmont Gardens’ Civic Association, addressed the Town Board. Mr. Talt stated that the
Association is ever thankful for the Town’s continued support. Mr. Talt noted the successful Halloween
Parade, then asked for an update on the sidewalk along E. Hickory Grove Drive. He then announced that
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the tree lighting will be held sometime around December 15.
George Roniger, Larchmont Gardens’ Civic Association, stated that resident Luke Brussel has initiated a
project of planting native plantings along the Brook. Residents have been supporting him and helping to
plant as well as removing invasive plants. He is working with the Environmental Planner, Liz Achieson and
the Sustainability Collaborative on addressing other areas in Town where native plants can be developed.
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.
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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:
VENDOR DESCRIPTION Amount
Fire extinguisher inspection, Hydrotest only, recharge oxygen cylinder, Mobile
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc Bailout Truck rental, labor charge for fan repair $ 682.00
Amazon.Com Meter cases, batteries $ 75.49
Cablevision Cable Services for 10/23/19-11/22/19 $ 201.51
Fire End Croker Corp. Service Award Pins - Stock $ 327.25
Grainger Supplies - light bulbs & spray cleaner $ 29.79
Hampshire Club LLC Inspection Dinner 10/18/19 $ 5,020.00
Home Depot Supplies - tool & operating $ 241.67
IPROMOTEU.Com New style Red Fire Hat with personalized shield $ 500.00
Minerva Cleaners Advanced pant inspection, patches, velcro, restitching $ 590.50
Ready Refresh Water cooler rental 9/19/19-10/18/19 $ 122.96
Sound Shore Pest Control Inc. Exterminating services on 9/23/19 $ 65.00
Town of Mam'k Fire Dept. Food for Inspection Dinner 10/18/19 (sodas) $ 59.22
Town of Mam'k Fire Dept. Food for evacuation training classes 10/26-10/28/19 $ 200.67
United Door Corp Repair overhead door/motor operator $ 285.77
Uni First Corporation Cleaning supplies 10/11, 10/18, 10/25/19 $ 417.93
Verizon Fire HQ service 10/10-11/9/19 $ 218.07
Villa Maria Pizza Food for Fast Drill 10/23/19 $ 83.78
$ 9,121.61
Total
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 October as submitted by Chief Russo as
follows:
October 2019
ALARM TYPE NUMBER
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Generals 37
Minors 22
Stills 10
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 1
EMS 53
Drills 5
TOTAL 128
Total number of personnel responding: 838
Total time working: 57 hours and 16 minutes
On motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney, seconded by Commissioner King, the Fire Commission accepted
the Service Awards Report for the Third Quarter 2019 as follows:
ATTACHEMENT A
Commissioner Elkind Eney reminded residents that it is daylight savings and so time to change the batteries
in you fire detectors. Commissioner Elkind Eney thanked the Fire Department for another wonderful
Inspection Dinner.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Katz,
seconded by Commissioner Fiddelman, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board
reconvened.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Road Dedication – Highclere Court
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the following was
approved,
WHEREAS, the subdivision known as Durham Road Subdivision was approved by Planning Board
resolution at its meeting on November 13, 2013, and
WHEREAS, construction of new roadway and related sewer infrastructure improvements to Town
of Mamaroneck specifications by Highclere Court, LLC was included as a condition for the
approval of the subdivision, and
WHEREAS, the intention was for Highclere Court, LLC to dedicate said infrastructure to the Town
of Mamaroneck upon completion; and
WHEREAS, the Town has received such documentation including as-built surveys, subdivision
plans, utility plans, public and private easements agreements, Westchester County Board of
Health Approval Letters, Homeowner’s Agreement Policies, Inspection Records and Material
Certifications, and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department and Highway Department have performed final
inspections on all public improvements for Highclere Court and now deem it to be in proper
condition for dedication, and
WHEREAS, the Town will hold a maintenance bond in the amount of $35,000 for a period of two
years in the event that any public improvements should fail during that period.
NOW THERFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby accepts dedication of Highclere Court
as Town Road, but only if Highclere Court, LLC furnishes the Town (a) with a statement from a
reputable title company licensed to do business in the State of New York certifying that upon
acceptance of a deed from Highclere Court, LLC, the Town will have title to the road(s) depicted
on the subdivision plat filed in the office of the Westchester County Clerk as subdivision plat
#28764, free and clear of any liens, other than easements for utility lines and (b)
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a properly executed deed, recorded in the office of the Westchester County Clerk, that transfers
title to the road(s) to the Town, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator hereby is authorized to execute on
behalf of the Town such deed and the other documents that must be executed in order for such
deed to be recorded.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
2. Authorization – New York State Snow and Ice Removal Contract
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the 2019-2024
Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement between The People of the State of New York, acting by
and through the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of New York, and the Town of
Mamaroneck for reimbursement to the Town of Mamaroneck for snow and ice removal on
New York State roadways located within the Town of Mamaroneck, 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. Authorization – Renewal of Engineering Consulting Agreement
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the agreement between
the Town of Mamaroneck and Dolph Rotfeld Engineering, as outlined in the proposal from
Dolph Rotfeld Engineering dated May 21, 2019, 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
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BUDGET AMENDMENT
CAPITAL FUND (FUND H):
$ 3,742.35
H.0000.5032.2019.02Transfer from Part Town-Police VehiclesIncrease
Rev
$ 3,742.35
H.3120.0400.2019.02Police VehiclesIncrease
Exp
PART TOWN (FUND B):
November 6, 2019
$ 3,742.35
B.0000.5995Appropriated Fund BalanceIncrease
Rev
$ 3,742.35
B.9900.9950Transfer to Capital-Police VehiclesIncrease
Exp
4. Authorization – Transfer of Funds Capital Project – Police Vehicles
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby
approve the capital project amendment and transfer of funds
as detailed by the Town Comptroller in the following schedule:
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
5. 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:
308-312 MAMK LLC
308-312 Mamaroneck Avenue
Section/Block/Lot: 9-7-155
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Current Assessment Reduction Resulting Assessment
2013 $9,650,000 $1,550,000 $8,100,000
2014 $9,650,000 $1,050,000 $8,600,000
2015 $9,650,000 $ 887,800 $8,762,200
2016 $9,650,000 None $9,650,000
2017 $9,650,000 None $9,650,000
2018 $9,650,000 None $9,650,000
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 Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax
certiorari on the following terms:
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Colony Tenants Corp.
1815 Palmer Avenue
Section/Block/Lot: 6-3-224
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont
Year Current Assessment Reduction Resulting Assessment
2013 $9,650,000 $1,550,000 $8,100,000
2014 $9,650,000 $1,050,000 $8,600,000
2015 $9,650,000 $ 887,800 $8,762,200
2016 $9,650,000 None $9,650,000
2017 $9,650,000 None $9,650,000
2018 $9,650,000 None $9,650,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
6. Authorization – Financial Consultant – Comptroller’s Office
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the appointment of Melissa
Reimer as a financial consultant in the Comptroller’s Office at an hourly rate of $50.00.,
retroactive to October 28, 2019.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
7. Set Town Board Meeting Dates for January 2020
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the January Town Board
Meeting dates for January 8, 2020 and January 22, 2020.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Board
Minutes from the meetings of October 2, 2019 and October 16, 2019.
REPORT OF COUNCIL
The Town Board Members reported on their various activities and meetings since the last Town Board
Meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman,the meeting was unanimously
adjourned at 9:45 PM
Submitted by
Christina Battalia,Town Clerk
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