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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019_12_04 Town Board Minutes December 4, 2019 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON DECEMBER 4, 2019, BEGINNING AT 5:00 PM 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: Tracy Yogman Comptroller and Lindsay Luft Administrative Assistant On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Work Session was unanimously opened at 5:00 p.m. OUT OF ORDER Mechanical Rock Removal Law Steve Altieri stated that a draft of the law was distributed to the Land Use Boards. A public hearing should be set no sooner than February, in order to give these Boards a chance to comment. The Board discussed the procedure if a neighbor refuses to have their home surveyed, and Mr. Maker suggested adding an affidavit to the permit affirming notification to the neighbors. Additionally, Mr. Maker suggests amending the neighbor letter to state, “you should have received notice of request for a survey of your property”. Parking Lot Permits The Town Board reviewed adjustments to the Parking Permit calendar and fees. A schedule prepared by the Town Comptroller showed the fiscal implications of various scenarios. The recommendation is to offer a nineteen month and a seven month permit, as a way to migrate the permits to an annual (Town fiscal) calendar. The Town Clerk and Town Administrator will prepare a resolution outlining the proposals for review at the next Town Board meeting. Community Solar Agreement Additionally present: Frank Owens of the Sustainability Collaborative and a resident expert in the solar field Mark Manley Mr. Owens reported that the questions generated at the last Town Board worksession generated very good analysis for discussion this evening. Mr. Owens prepared a schedule based on the answers from the developer. The Town Board also received a schedule for a reduced termination fee, which the developer has agreed to. At the Town Board’s request the law firm of Sive Paget, (who has a partner on Sustainable Westchester board of directors) reviewed the agreement. Mr. Manly stated that there is a clause in the agreement that the panels could be relocated if something were to happen to the Ice Rink. Additionally, the Town Board reviewed the saving for an average low to moderate income (LMI) household; on average that would be $5.00 a month. It is being recommended, that every effort be made to sell this energy to the LMI households, but that the requirements to the developer be removed. The Town Board continued to discuss the risks versus the benefits of the project. On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, the Board unanimously agreed to enter into an Executive Session to discuss the lease of land. 1 1 December 4, 2019 EXECUTIVE SESSION Lease of Land On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilman King, the Board unanimously agreed to resume the Regular Meeting. Comprehensive Plan Supervisor Seligson noted that she met with Peter Feroe of AKRF and Melissa Kaplan-Macey to review the draft scope as submitted by AKRF. An updated draft will be distributed soon. LMCTV Deferred New Business Supervisor Seligson noted three municipalities recently looked to the Town as a model for constructing EV Charging Stations and the Healthy Yard program. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Seligson at 8:00 p.m., she then pointed out the location of the exits. Supervisor Seligson noted that the Town Board met for a worksession beginning at five o’clock this evening, adding this is an open meeting that all residents are welcome to attend. SUPERVISOR’S SUMMARY REPORT The budget and the holiday season are upon us. Tonight we will present the Tentative Budget and hold a public hearing. The Tentative budget calls for a 2% increase in the tax levy which is below the State Tax Levy Cap for the Town. Town Administrator, Steve Altieri, will explain the budget in more detail, but I’m happy to say that it is a responsible budget that allows us to continue our high level of current resident services and invest in and improve some of the Town’s infrastructure and programs. The VOM kicked off their holiday season with a tree lighting at Harbor Island Park on Sunday evening. Jaine and I attended and loved seeing Mrs. Claus greeting children and all the goodies they offered at the pavilion. We are preparing for the upcoming 2020 Census Update. We plan to have all residents ready and waiting to respond to the Census from March to June. Accurately counting our population not only determines our federal, state and county representation, but also the amount of federal and state aid we receive. We will have many forms of outreach and local Census hubs where people can get help to fill out the form. Now that we’ve had our first snowstorm, please be reminded that residents are responsible for removing snow and ice on sidewalks in the front of their houses, and that if you can’t clear ice and snow on pathways at your home you need to bring the garbage to the curb. Sanitation workers will not be asked to walk through snow and ice. County Legislator Catherine Parker is holding a meeting regarding the County budget this Saturday morning at the Senior Center. The Town Board mailed newsletter should be arriving at residences later this week. We look forward to upcoming holiday events in the Village of Larchmont, with veterans, the Mamaroneck Library Craft Fair this Saturday, for the Historical Society at the Schoolhouse in 2 December 4, 2019 Harbor Island this Sunday, the Girl Scout Fair on Sunday, the Lions Dinner event this Sunday, and more. PUBLIC HEARING (S) – Preliminary 2020 Town Budget The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows: TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK PUBLIC HEARING PRELIMINARY 2020 TOWN BUDGET and PRELIMINARY TOWN OF MAMARONECK FIRE DISTRICT #1 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board and the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 8:00 p.m., Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York, to consider the Town’s Preliminary Budget and the Mamaroneck Fire District Preliminary Budget for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020. All citizens are invited to attend and provide written and oral comments and ask questions concerning the Preliminary Budgets. The Preliminary Budgets can be inspected by the public from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, beginning Monday, December 2, 2019, in the Town Administrator’s Office, Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The 2020 Preliminary Budget may also be viewed on the Town’s website www.townofmamaroneckNY.org PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the proposed salaries of the members of the Town Board are as follows: Supervisor, $39,807 Town Council (4) $6,369 each and the proposed salary for the Town Clerk is $101,566 and the Town Justices (2) $22,070 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK Stephen V. Altieri Budget Officer To be published: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Public Hearing was unanimously opened. The following Transmittal Letter for the 2020 Preliminary Budget is entered into the record: December 4, 2019 Honorable Supervisor Nancy Seligson Honorable Members of the Town Board Re: Presentation of the 2020 Preliminary Town of Mamaroneck Budget We present to the Supervisor and Town Board and the community, the 2020 Preliminary Town Budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020. In October the Tentative 2020 Town Budget was submitted to the Town Board on behalf of a professional executive staff that in June of this year began the process of preparing the 2020 Budget. Now, that the Town Board has conducted several public budget work sessions, the Preliminary Town Budget will become the subject of a public hearing on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Members of the community are invited to attend to comment upon the proposed budget. The Supervisor and Town Board are required to adopt a budget for the following year no later than December 20th. The Preliminary Town Budget represents the input of the Town Board having met with operating departments to discuss their needs for the coming fiscal year. The Town Budget presented here was developed in a continued setting of financial strength. Our reliance on conservative financial projections for both expenditures and revenues avoids large fluctuations in Town budgets and ultimately the property taxes levied in the community. Our surplus management policy protects reserve balances and avoids misapplication of reserve funds that can be problematic for future budgets. Town budgets reflect a thoughtful balance of estimating expenses, revenues, reserve applications and tax levies to accomplish 3 December 4, 2019 the missions of the Town government. Strong reserve positions allow us to have funds available for unexpected events and projects while providing a means of avoiding large year to year fluctuations in our annual budgets. We noted in the presentation of the Tentative Budget that the budget document has taken on a completely new look for 2020. The new document although larger presents a much clearer picture of how the budget is assembled and provides far greater detail on the finances of the Town government. Expected trends for various revenues and expenses are provided to give the reader a better understanding of how we arrive at budget estimates. We discuss budget strategies and budget highlights in an easy to understand language. i New York State requires that Town government budgets be comprised of multiple funds which can make the document difficult to understand. In this budget, you will notice detailed presentation of revenues and expenses in each budget fund. Additionally, we have provided operating department budgets in a consolidated presentation regardless of which fund the expenses are budgeted. The reader will easily understand the total cost of each operating department and any offsetting revenues in a single presentation. Departmental budgets include a look back at 2019 accomplishments and expected goals for 2020. Performance measurement guides have also been included in the departmental budgets. The proposed tax levy increase of 2.0% over 2019 is less than the allowable tax levy increase under the New York State Cap Guidelines for 2020. It is important to point out that this budget proposes maintenance and enhancement of basic Town services within the allowable tax levy cap despite annual cost increases to health insurance, salaries and technology expenses. The following services will be funded within the tax cap in addition to the use of fund balances and other revenue streams.  Two new full-time positions- one in Comptroller’s Office and one in Information Technology  Funding for technology enhancements in both operating and capital budgets  Capital projects that includes over $1 million in funding from operating transfers to the capital fund for water system improvements, technology enhancements, vehicles and equipment, roadway improvements and other miscellaneous projects  Maintains current levels of service As you read through this budget you will find further details and charts that explain what comprises the major expenses and revenues as well. Capital Projects The 2020 Budget includes funding for capital projects that are either in progress or representing new initiatives. These projects have been prioritized and assessed for funding purposes. A capital plan is used as a tool to assess the long-term capital project needs of the Town with projected funding sources. While a comprehensive capital plan is to forecast future needs, it requires annual updates to reflect current status of projects, new capital priorities, revised estimates and coordination of funding sources. As a result of this review, the 2020 capital budget includes funding on a pay-as-you-go basis for thirty-two projects Townwide. Other larger projects proposed in the 2020 Capital Plan would be funded through the issuance of bonds. The challenge of maintaining our infrastructure will be a continuous effort by the Town. Investments in capital infrastructure are critical if we are to continue to provide municipal services to the community to insure clean water, safe roads and a healthy environment. Sometimes it is easy to forget the underground utility systems that provide clean water each day and carry away sanitary sewage from our kitchens and bathrooms. Each year as our infrastructure gets older the need for maintenance and replacement grows. The Town has come to realize that deferring capital infrastructure improvements only leads to far greater expense in the future. ii For that reason, we have endeavored to maintain a robust program of capital improvements. For 2020 the Town is proposing a $10.2-million-dollar capital improvement program designed to keep up with our infrastructure and other capital needs. Some of the major projects included in the 2020 Capital Plan include the following:  Town-wide street resurfacing program  Sanitary Sewer Improvements  Improvements to the Town’s Water Transmission System  Equipment replacements necessary to maintain Town services  Improvements to Recreational Facilities to enhance leisure services to the community 4 December 4, 2019 The Property Tax Cap Each year local governments in New York State must consider whether or not to adopt budgets that comply with the Property Tax Cap Legislation imposed by the Governor and New York State Legislature in 2011. Most local officials agree that the tax cap legislation does not reflect the realities of delivering municipal services and does not take into account long term capital infrastructure needs. Compliance with the tax cap is particularly difficult for local governments since the State government has failed to increase aid to local governments as it has to school districts in New York. Unlike higher levels of government, the Town can only depend upon a limited number of sources of non-property tax revenues to fund the Town Budget and offset property taxes. To maintain stability in year to year changes in property taxes and tax levies, the Town has initiated the use of fees as an alternative to property taxes. Where fees are applied, the cost of services is borne either in part or in total by those using the service. The idea being that the property owner pays only for what they use. The Town has used this alternative successfully for Recreation Services, Ambulance Services, and Water and Sewer Services. However, the use of fees is not a universal remedy since many other municipal services do not lend themselves to a fee based system. Since 2011 when the tax cap legislation was enacted the Town has complied with the tax cap guideline in four of the last eight budgets. The Town Budget proposed for 2020 is compliant with the State tax cap guideline. Based upon the mandated formula, the 2020 Town tax cap limit was 2.09%; meaning a maximum increase in the 2019 tax levy of $554,634. For 2020, the proposed tax levy is $27,045,640, an increase of $530,977 or 2.0% and thus under the tax cap guideline. 2020 Property Taxes The apportionment of the tax levy is a function of total property assessments for each of the Town’s nine budget funds. The 2020 property taxes are based upon property assessments that were finalized in September of 2019 by the Town Assessor. Total assessments applying to the Townwide fund increased by about $31.0 million. Assessment increases for other budget funds ranged from $1.0 to $32 million. Each budget fund by law must have its own property assessments and tax rates. iii The exception to that guideline is for those funds that are financed totally through fees and charges. The Town of Mamaroneck and the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck continue to be desirable communities in which to live and as such there was a small increase in the average residential assessed valuation. An average single family home is assessed at $1.257 million as compared to $1.253 million last year. Understanding the Town of Mamaroneck Budget is not always easy because of the different budget funds. Many do not realize that the Town provides services to the unincorporated Town and the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck. Property owners in the Villages receive from the Town tax collection services for school and county taxes, recreational services, property assessment services and ambulance service. Property owners in the unincorporated area, receive a full menu of services including Police, Fire, Sanitation Collection and Road Maintenance among others. For property owners in the unincorporated area with an average assessment of $1.257 million the 2020 Town Property tax will be $6,989 for all services. This is an increase of $126 over 2019. This represents an increase of 1.8%. For property owners in the Villages with an average assessment of $1.257 million, 2020 property tax to the Town will be $695, an increase of $13 or 1.8%. Individual property tax bills will vary depending upon the assessment when compared with the average. Other Revenues The Town depends upon a variety of revenue sources in order to finance government operations. Not unexpectedly, the property tax remains the largest source of revenue (64%) to the Town. In 2020 the estimated tax levy will be $27,045,640, an increase of 2.0% over 2019. The tax levy reflects not only increases in expenses but also the performance of revenues other than property taxes. For 2020 we anticipate an improvement in the performance of non-property tax revenues. Having said that, we estimate revenues conservatively to avoid overstating revenues that decrease tax levies for budgeting purposes only. Eventually this strategy backfires and these governments generally incur operating deficits and ultimately larger spikes in property tax increases. In addition, we avoid using one time infusions into the budget to reduce tax levies. One-time revenues are used for one-time expenses such as capital projects and unanticipated operating expenses. For 2020, we anticipate that overall, non- property tax revenues that includes sales tax and mortgage tax will increase by $310,900 or 8%. This is a vast improvement from non-property tax revenue performance in 2019. However, the improvement is driven almost exclusively by an additional 1% increase in sales tax in Westchester County. Sales tax distributed to the Towns and Villages in Westchester County is based upon population. 5 December 4, 2019 Expenditures The Town’s expenditures of $42.1 million has grown by just over $1.8 million or 4.7% from the Fiscal Year 2019 Adopted Budget. The increase in expenditures is primarily a result of adjustments to expenses for personnel services, employee benefits, increases in technology expenses and appropriations for capital projects. iv Municipal services continue to be very labor intensive. Salaries and wages, exclusive of associated fringe benefits comprises almost 62% of the Town budget. Over the past four years, the Town has entered into long-term employment agreements with all of our major bargaining units, providing budgetary certainty for personnel salaries over multiple years. This budget provides funding to cover these contractual obligations, including an estimate for one contract that will be renegotiated for 2020. Fund Balance The 2020 budget provides for an application of reserves of $1.9 million. Approximately 52% of this allocation is for one-time expenses including capital projects to be funded on a pay-as-you-go basis. The balance for operations is 13% less than the 2019 appropriation. Coupled with conservative budgeting practices and controls, it is estimated that the unassigned fund balance will approximate $12.3 million, a decrease of $1.9 million. Conclusion We believe that the 2020 Preliminary Budget is a responsible budget that effectively meets the needs of the community. The application of resources in this budget continues to provide a good value for the many services offered to the residents. Of equal if not greater importance is that this budget provides the means for the Town to plan and protect our community in the future. With this budget, the Town will, for the first time, in a number of years, update its Comprehensive Plan. This plan will develop policies that can be used now and in the future for Housing, Transportation, Leisure and Recreation, Land Use and many other elements that will frame the culture and character of the Town for many years to come. Ours is an older community and with that comes the task and the challenge of maintaining our older infrastructure to continue municipal services now and in the future. Most of the 2020 Capital Improvement Program is dedicated to the upkeep of our facilities, technology and infrastructure. Our continued application of technology to our day to day operations is another example of our looking to the future. Technology is a way of life for all of us. In this budget we continue to apply technology to how government conducts its day to day business and provide greater convenience to the community to access information and services. Our commitment to technology also includes the development of techniques and practices that work to ensure the security of our systems. We would like to thank the Supervisor and Town Board for its guidance and direction in preparing the Town Budget for 2020. Your leadership and direction is extremely helpful to the staff during budget preparation. Lastly, we want to recognize the staff for its work on the Town Budget. We are fortunate to have a professional team of department heads and staff that each exhibit their expertise in meeting the challenges of not only preparing the budget but in planning for the delivery of services. __________________________________ _________________________________ Stephen V. Altieri Tracy Yogman, CPA Town Administrator/Budget Officer Comptroller/Director of Finance Mr. Altieri and Tracy Yogman presented a PowerPoint presentation of the 2020 Preliminary Budget. Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed Local Law. Michael Katz asked for clarification of an item in the presentation. On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Public Hearing was unanimously adjourned until December 18, 2019. PUBLIC HEARING – Proposed Sewer Rent Rate The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 6 December 4, 2019 LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law of the State of New York, and pursuant to a resolution of the Mamaroneck Town Board adopted on November 20, 2019 a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 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 the 2020 Sewer Rent Rate. Section 1 – Purpose. Article 14-F of the General Municipal Law authorizes the imposition of sewer rents as a means of raising funds (a) to operate, maintain and repair a municipal sanitary sewer system, and (b) where not prohibited by General Municipal Law § 453 (3), to expand such system. The rents will be used to operate, maintain and repair that sewer system and if deemed appropriate by the Town Board and not prohibited by General Municipal Law § 453 (3), to expand such system. The Town Board finds that a sewer rent more equitably distributes the cost of the sanitary sewer system because it is a function of usage computed based upon water consumption and is charged to all the users of that system, including tax exempt properties. 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: November 27, 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, 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, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board sets the sewer rent charge For 2020 at $.0014/per gallon. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: King Aye Fiddelman Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Seligson Aye PUBLIC HEARING – “Yield Sign on Country Lane” 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 Wednesday, December 4, 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 a law establishing a yield sign on Country Lane. Purpose Regulate traffic at the point where Country Lane ends and Country Road begins. 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 7 December 4, 2019 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: November 27, 2019 On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, the Public Hearing was unanimously opened. Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed Local Law, and there was not. On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, the Public Hearing was unanimously closed. On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the following Local law was approved: Local Law No. 13 - 2019 This local law shall be known as the “Yield Sign on Country Lane” Law. BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck Section 1 – Purpose: The Town Board finds that for traffic safety, motor vehicles traveling west on Country Lane should yield to traffic traveling west on Country Road. This law calls for the installation of a yield sign to accomplish this result. Section 2 – Amendment of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code: Section 219-12 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is deleted and the following is substituted in its place: § 219-12 Yield intersections The intersections described below are hereby designated as yield intersections and yield signs shall be installed as follows: Name of Public Highway Direction of Travel At Intersection with Country Lane West Country Road Fifth Avenue North Madison Avenue Forest Avenue East Daymon Terrace Glenn Road West Rockingstone Avenue Howell Avenue West Carleon Avenue Murray Avenue North Weaver Street Seton Road East Rockingstone Avenue 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 surface of Country Lane indicating where a yield is required 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: 8 VENDORDESCRIPTIONAmount AAA Emergency Supply Co.Fire Extinguisher inspection, recharge and repairs$ 447.50 Amazon.ComSupplies-batteries,light fixture lens, pens 104.05 Argento & Sons, Inc.Cordless leaf blower 1,308.84 CablevisionCable services for 11/23/19-12/22/19 195.08 December 4, 2019 Fire-End Croker CorporationNameplates 43.75 GraingerToxic metal removing wipes 263.73 Konica Minolta BusinessColor Copier lease 11/2-12/1/19, Color & print copy costs 10/2-11/1/19 168.46 Center for Disaster MedicineTactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) Course - four firefighters 1,400.00 This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. Nick Bruno ElectricReplace exhaust fan in second floor bathrooms 1,283.00 Uni First CorporationCleaning supplies 11/15, 11/22/19 168.62 VerizonFire HQ service 11/10-12/9/19 264.20 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Villa Maria PizzaFood for Drill 11/19/19 167.26 - Total$ 5,814.49 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. Michael Katz addressed the Board. Mr. Katz distributed a list of issues he wished the Town to address. He is concerned with Burton Road, leaf piles near Larchmont Acres, and parking in the Fire Lanes. 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 Fiddelman, it was RESOLVED that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department Claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller’s Office: 9 December 4, 2019 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 November as submitted by Chief Russo as follows: November 2019 ALARM TYPE NUMBER Generals 31 Minors 32 Stills 5 Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 9 EMS 57 Drills 3 TOTAL 137 Total number of personnel responding: 950 Total time working: 59 hours and 53 minutes Commissioner Elkind Eney reminded residents to clear sidewalks and hydrants of snow. 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. Set Public Hearing – Amendment Mechanical Rock Removal Law Deferred 2. Resolution – Parking Permit Guidelines Deferred 3. Authorization – Out of Title Pay – IT Department On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney WHEREAS, due to the resignation of the IT Director, a vacancy in that position exists, and WHEREAS, Atilla Papp will be fulfilling a majority of the IT Director’s duties and responsibilities in the interim. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the out-of-title pay For Atilla Papp, effective December 2, 2019 at an annual equivalent to an annual salary of $88,537.50. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: 10 December 4, 2019 King Aye Fiddelman Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Seligson Aye 4. Consideration of Certiorari On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax certiorari on the following terms: Palmer Avenue Associated 1875 Mamaroneck Avenue Section/Block/Lot: 6-3-337 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Year Assessment Reduced Assessment 2017 $3,500,000 $2,850,000 2018 $2,950,000 $2,900,000 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 Fiddelman, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax certiorari on the following terms: QAD Realty LLC 631 Center Avenue Section/Block/Lot: 8-29-18 635 Center Avenue Section/Block/Lot: 8-29-18 (no street number) Center Avenue Section/Block/Lot: 8-29-7 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck 631 Center Avenue Year Current Assessment Reduction Resulting Assessment 2016 $800,000 $17,000 $783,000 2017 $800,000 $ 9,000 $791,000 2018 $800,000 $ 7,000 $793,000 635 Center Avenue Year Current Assessment Reduction Resulting Assessment 2016 $670,000 $88,750 $581,250 2017 $775,000 $193,750 $581,250 2018 $775,000 $193,750 $581,250 11 December 4, 2019 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: King Aye Fiddelman Aye Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Seligson Aye 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 meeting of November 20, 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 Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:45 PM ________________________________ Submitted by Christina Battalia, Town Clerk 12