HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020_01_22 Town Board Minutes
January 22, 2020
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON JANUARY 22, 2020, BEGINNING AT 5:00 PM AT
THE SENIOR CENTER AT THE VFW, 1288 BOSTONJ POST ROAD, LARCHMONT, NEW
YORK, AND CONTINUING AT 8:00 PM AT THE SAME LOCATION.
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 Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Work Session was
unanimously opened at 5:00 p.m.
Presentation – Proposal of Development 2399 Boston Post Road Realty Corp.
Supervisor Seligson explained that because of the anticipation of a large crowd this evening, the Town
Board decided to move the worksession from Conference Room C at the Town Center to the Senior Center.
It was also decided to televise the meeting live and to tape it. Supervisor Seligson explained the nature of a
worksession, which is not intended to be interactive with the public. The Town Board had met with the
development group 8 months ago to walk the property, but no specific proposal was submitted. This is the
first time the Town Board is hearing this specific version, adding no decisions will be made this evening. If
the Town Board decides to move forward, there will be public notices of public hearing (s), which would
include public comment.
Mr. Blanchard began the presentation and distributed a set of proposed plans. Key items to note 1)
development requires a zoning map amendment and not a zoning text amendment 2) current site sits in
two (2) zones, and the developer requests the site be changed to a BMUB zone 3) development is not non-
conforming with a BMUB zone 4) 98 total units, with 48 one bedroom and 50 two bedroom 5)
development will exceed the local affordable housing requirement 6) 7,000 sf reduction in impervious
surface (considered a green project) 7) maximizing topography to minimize height 8) does not require
parking relief – code compliant 9) current zone requires retail space and the plan includes retail i.e. coffee
shop 10) still analyzing use of former Augie’s restaurant – seeking community/Town input.
Mr. Blanchard stated that they are prepared to submit the zoning map amendment request immediately.
After the presentation, Supervisor Seligson asked Mr. Maker to reiterate the next steps. Mr. Maker stated
that the submission would go to the Planning Board for their comments, adding that ultimately any zoning
change would come from the Town Board. Additionally, the developer would need approval of the zoning
map amendment prior to site plan review.
In closing, Supervisor Seligson stated that after the application is submitted the Town Board members will
consider whether to move forward. The full presentation of this proposal will be on the Town’s website.
She then thanked everyone for attending.
The Town Board resumed the worksession untelevised.
The Town Board discussed how to structure this proposal and how it relates to the Comprehensive Plan, as
the entire area will need to be analyzed.
1
January 22, 2020
New Business
Supervisor Seligson stated that the she received data from the County regarding the Housing Assessment
Report that she will share with the Town Board.
Mr. Altieri distributed an updated memo regarding changes to the engagement letter with the auditors.
Mr. Altieri and the Town Comptroller are recommending that the Town engage the firm of O’Connor Davies
for the audit year of 2019, with the years 2020 and 2021 as options. This approval is on the regular agenda
for this evening.
Presentation – Hommocks Field/Flint Park Improvements
Additionally present: Heather Mahlaend and Ali Tarrant, presenters
Ms. Mahlaend and Ms. Tarrant addressed the conversation of bringing more playing fields to the
community. A group of active residents are working on a holistic plan that looks at all potential areas for
possible fields. A master plan was created from which they are working. The proposal is to eliminate the
non-regulation track located around Manchester Field. Manchester Field would then be reconfigured to
include six (6) turf fields, including a baseball field. A fully competition regulated track would be located on
the Hommocks fields. Additionally, but not fully discussed this evening, are planned changes to Flint park
which would include an additional filed. This plan would offset the loss of one of two fields at Hommocks.
The Town Board is being asked to review the use of Hommocks Field for the purpose of a track and updated
field. The Town would like this to be presented to the Recreation Commission as well as to the
Superintendent of Recreation, Jill Fisher. Mr. Altieri will request that this be put on the Recreation
Commission’s upcoming agenda, and that Jill Fisher be notified and asked to provide registration and usage
information in advance of that meeting.
Review – Revised Comprehensive Plan Scope
Additionally present: Melissa Kaplan-Macey
The Town Board received the third and most updated version of the Scope, which included revisions made
by Supervisor Seligson and Ms. Kaplan-Macey. The Town Board reviewed the document page by page. It
was discussed that although Supervisor Seligson will sit with the Steering Committee regularly, any Board
member is welcomed to attend any meeting. It is suggested that each Town Board Member take the lead
on the specific areas noted in the Scope, especially ones they feel the most interested in. The Town Board
would like to add to the Scope that AKRF will monitor the social media, and alert the Town as needed.
Additionally, the Town Board would like an overlay of sustainability over the entire process, and not
exclusively written that the Sustainability Collaborative will directly interface with the Steering Committee.
Next steps will be to finalize the Scope and the Contract and target a February Town Board meeting for
approval. This timing will work well for a spring outreach campaign.
ADDED ITEM
Mr. Altieri introduced the proposed new IT Director, Shyam Pandya. The Town Board engaged in a
discussion with Mr. Pandya on his past work experience. The approval of Mr. Pandya is on the regular
agenda for this evening.
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilman King, the Board unanimously agreed to
enter into an Executive Session to discuss appointments to Boards and Commissions and litigation with
Pepe Porche.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, 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 p.m., she then pointed out the location of the exits.
2
January 22, 2020
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.
PUBLIC HEARING – “Parking for Electric Vehicles only” 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, January 22, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter
as is possible at the Mamaroneck Senior Center, 1288 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, New York to
consider “Parking for Electric Vehicles only“ Law.
Purpose
The Town has begun to install charging stations for charging electric vehicles on the public streets and
within Town-owned parking lots. To optimize the effectiveness of those stations, this law limits
parking at those stations to electric vehicles.
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: January 15, 2020
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 Local Law.
Kathy Sears asked if this was a parking space or a charging station? Mr. Altieri responded that it is a
parking space in which you do not (necessarily) have to be charging to utilize.
Andrea Boyer asked if there was a fee for charging. Supervisor Seligson responded that that item is on
the agenda a bit later in the meeting.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Public Hearing was
unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the following Local law
was approved:
Local Law No. 1 - 2020
This local law shall be known as the “Parking for Electric Vehicles only” Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 – Purpose:
The Town has begun to install charging stations for charging electric vehicles on the public streets and
within Town-owned parking lots. To optimize the effectiveness of those stations, this law limits
parking at those stations to electric vehicles.
Section 2 – Amendment of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code:
Section 219-1 B. of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by adding the following
definition which shall be placed in proper alphabetical order within section 219-1 B.:
3
January 22, 2020
ELECTRIC VEHICLE --- a commercially available, mass-produced vehicle originally equipped by the
manufacturer with an electric propulsion system or a vehicle retrofitted with an electric propulsion
system, provided the owner of the vehicle can provide supporting documentation of such retrofit.
Electric vehicles include both (1) battery electric vehicles which have batteries that are recharged by
connecting the vehicle to an external power source; and (2) plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, which have
batteries that be can be recharged by connecting the vehicle to an external power source or by an on-
board internal-combustion engine and generator.
Section 3 – Amendment of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code:
Section 219-40 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed and the following
substituted in its place:
§ 219-40. Parking for Electric Vehicle Only.
A. No person shall park a motor vehicle, other than an electric vehicle, within the parking spaces
designated by the Town Administrator as parking exclusively for electric vehicles on the streets
described below:
Baldwin Avenue
Myrtle Boulevard
B. No person shall park a motor vehicle, other than an electric vehicle, within the parking spaces
designated by the Town Administrator as parking exclusively for electric vehicles in the parking lot for
the Hommocks Ice Rink.
C. No person shall park a motor vehicle, other than an electric vehicle, within the parking spaces
designated by the Town Administrator as parking exclusively for electric vehicles in the parking lot for
the Town Center. In addition to be being subject to a fine, any motor vehicle, other than an electric
vehicle, that is parked within the parking spaces designated by the Town Administrator as parking for
electric vehicles only in the parking lot for the Town Center shall be subject to being towed pursuant
to article VI of this chapter.
Section 3 – Amendment of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code:
The line in Section 219-88 A. that reads:
Infraction Fine Code
Parking prohibited at all times $50 § 219-18
hereby is repealed and the following is substituted in its place:
Infraction Fine Code
Parking prohibited at all times $50 § 219-18, § 219-40 A., B. and C.
Section 4 – 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 those parking spaces where parking is reserved exclusively for electric vehicles.
Section 5 – 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 6 – 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
4
January 22, 2020
SUPERVISOR’S SUMMARY REPORT
We had a crowd for our work session this evening to hear the initial presentation of a proposal
for a development at the BLD Diner site. This was the initial meeting for the developer to present
the proposal to the Town Board and others present. The Town Board does not plan to and cannot
take any action tonight because the application has not been formally submitted. We will discuss
the request in subsequent public Town Board meetings after it is formally submitted and your
comments will always be welcome. The application process will depend on the proposal and I will
communicate with residents about the application process after we review it.
I attended a Housing Needs Assessment Meeting at the County this morning and am happy to
report that the County is continuing to work with municipalities to understand the need for and
help provide affordable housing in our municipalities. The County provided important housing
information specific to each municipality identifying the number of people living in poverty, those
struggling to make ends meet and those who are housing burdened. Sixteen percent of our
households are asset limited, income constrained, employed people. The meeting inspired me to
renew our commitment to creating additional affordable housing in the Town of Mamaroneck.
I, along with the two village mayors, addressed the Summit last Tuesday about municipal planning.
The Town is about to embark on an update of the Comprehensive Plan and hope to initiate the
public engagement effort in the next month. Please look for communication about how to
participate so we can hear about you value in the Town and your vision for the future.
We held a TVS meeting (Town Village School) last Tuesday as well. We talked about upcoming
capital projects, shared services, and the 2020 Census Update. This is always a great opportunity
for the municipalities and school districts to communicate and share information.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Sanger for being honored for her decades of good work by the
Larchmont Mamaroneck Human Rights Committee at their Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
th
Commemoration Program January 12. They also had a wonderful speaker, Marlon Peterson, who
talked about incarceration.
Jaine Elkind Eney and I swore in the Fire Chiefs, Joe Russo, Shawn Hughes and Tom Broderick for
another term. Thank you to the chiefs for their leadership and to the entire department.
Finally, I have to say happy birthday to Hunter, my grandson who turns 5 today. Happy Birthday
Hunter!
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:
5
January 22, 2020
VENDOR DESCRIPTION Amount
AAA Emergency Supply co. Thermal camera and SCOTT repairs $ 3,815.75
AAA Emergency Supply co. SCOTT repairs, mobile bail out truck rental 1,110.50
AAA Emergency Supply co. Pulley & rope 228.00
Amazon Bedding, building/ground supplies, volunteer uniforms-polo shirts 1,442.48
Foley Hardware Spray adhesive, screw hook, push on strap, flat washer 30.64
Galtfelter Specialty Benefits Life Insurance Volunteers- 1/1-12/31/20 5,088.24
Home Depot Supplies - tools/operating 196.93
Home Depot Tools/operating supplies 367.40
Hubbinette-Cowell Assoc. Enhanced Cancer Care Policy - 1/1-12/31/20 7,325.00
Ipromoteu Red fire hat with personalized shield 379.00
Konica Minolta Business Copier lease 12/2-1/1/20, copy costs 11/2-12-1/19 158.53
New Pig Pig oil-only absorbent mat pad 269.43
Nick Bruno Electrical, LLC Repair rear exterior lighting timer 588.00
NYS Assoc. of Fire Chief Annual dues - 2020 175.00
Sound Shore Pest Control Exterminating services on 12/24/19 65.00
Uni First Corporation Cleaning supplies 1/3, 1/10/2020 255.08
Verizon Fios Redundant Circuit 12/26/19-1/25/20 266.98
VFIS Length of Service Award Programs (LOSAP)- 2020 62,836.00
Villa Maria Pizza Meeting refreshments 122.50
WJWW 205 Weaver ST charges 11/25/19-12/23/19 84.83
Westech Elevator Services General Maintenance - January 2020 175.00
-
-
Total $ 84,980.29
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
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney,
seconded by Commissioner Katz, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization – Engagement Letter Financial Auditors
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Engagement Letter with
O’Connor Davies to audit the Town’s financials, with an amendment to page 8 reflecting the Town’s
decision to engage O’Connor Davies for the audit year 2019, with an option for the years 2020 and
2021.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
2. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
6
January 22, 2020
On motion of Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Ken Ricci be reappointed as Member C of the Board of Architectural Review, said
term shall expire on December 31, 2024, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Joseph Shein be reappointed as Member D of the Board of Architectural Review,
said term shall expire on December 31, 2024, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Edward Jacobson shall serve as Chairperson of the Board of Architectural Review
for the year 2020, 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.
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Leonard Verrastro be reappointed as Member B of the Board of Assessment
Review, said term shall expire on September 30, 2024, 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.
COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that Tara Anderson be reappointed as a Member of the Coastal Zone Management
Commission, said term shall expire on August 31, 2022, 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.
BOARD OF ETHICS
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Ted Hecht be reappointed to the position of Member C of the Board of Ethics, said
term shall expire on December 31, 2022, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Robert Degen shall serve as the Chairperson of the Board of Ethics
for the year 2020, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointments shall be effective immediately upon the appointee
taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
RESOLVED, that Rick Cherry shall be reappointed as Member B of the Housing
Authority, said term to expire on December 31, 2024.
7
January 22, 2020
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointments shall be effective immediately upon the appointee
taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law.
PLANNING BOARD
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Ralph Engel be reappointed as Member B of the Planning Board, said term to
expire on December 31, 2024, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Elizabeth Cooney shall serve as Vice Chairperson of the Planning Board for the year
2020, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Ralph Engel shall serve as Chairperson of the Planning Board for the year 2020, 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.
SUSTAINABILITY COLLABORATIVE
On motion of Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Mitch Green shall serve as Chairperson of the Sustainability
Collaborative for the year 2020, 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.
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Arthur Katz be reappointed as Member C of the Town of Mamaroneck Traffic
Committee, said term to expire on December 31, 2022, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Doris Block be reappointed as Member D of the Town of Mamaroneck Traffic
Committee, said term to expire on December 31, 2022, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Doris Block shall serve as the Chairperson of the Traffic Committee for the
year 2020, 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.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Irene O’Neil be reappointed as Member C of the Zoning Board of
Appeals, said term to expire on December 31, 2024, and
8
January 22, 2020
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective immediately upon the appointee
taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law.
3. Set Public Hearing – Parking Restrictions on Normandy Road
On motion Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public
Hearing on the “Addition of Normandy Road to the Streets where Parking is Prohibited
on Certain Sides at Certain Times” Law, for February 5, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. 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.
4. Set Public Hearing – Fees for Charging Electric Vehicle
On motion Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public
Hearing on establishing “Fees for Charging Electric Vehicles only” Law, for February 5,
2020 at 8:00 p.m. 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. Salary Authorization – IT Director
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Shyam Pandya as the IT
Director at the annual salary of $112,000, effective no later than February 15, 2020, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to sign Mr. Pandya’s employment
letter 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
unanimously
9
January 22, 2020
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve
the Board Minutes from the meetings of December 4, 2019, December
18, 2019 and January 8, 2020.
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.
________________________________
Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
10