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February 5, 2020
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON FEBRUARY 5, 2020, BEGINNING AT 5:00 PM
CONFERENCE ROOM A AND CONTINUING AT 8:00 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE
TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
PRESENT: Supervisor Nancy Seligson
Councilwoman Abby Katz
Councilwoman Jaine Elkind Eney
Councilwoman Sabrina Fiddelman
Councilman Jeffery L. King
ALSO PRESENT: Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Connie Green O’Donnell, Deputy Town Administrator
William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney
CALL TO ORDER - WORK SESSION
Additionally Present: Lindsay Luft Administrative Assistant
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Work Session was
unanimously opened at 5:00 p.m.
WJWW Budget Presentation
Additionally Present: Paul Kutzy Manager, David Birdsall Business and Finance Director and Eileen Feldman
Engineering consultant.
Mr. Kutzy and Mr. Birdsall gave a visual presentation of the Five Year Joint Capital Improvement Plan 2020-
2024. The presentation detailed the following projects: 1) Rye Lake UV Treatment Facility proposed to be
adjacent to the Westchester County Airport 2) Rye Lake Distribution Infrastructure Modification 3) Winged
Foot Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation 4) Shaft 22 (Delaware Aqueduct) Chlorination System 5) Rye Lake
Filtration Plant – Phase 1 (Engineering/Permitting) 6) Wholesale Customer Meter/Pressure Regulator
Vaults (SWW Interconnection #1) 7) Wholesale Customer Meter/Pressure Regulator Vaults (SWW
Interconnection #2).
OUT OF ORDER
Recruitment – Police Department
Additionally Present: Police Chief, Paul Creazzo
Police Chief Paul Creazzo discussed the current hiring practices and proposed changes. Chief Creazzo is the
Town Board approve in advance a salary range, and basic benefits package, whereby the Chief would have
discretion to make a preliminary conditional offer to a candidate. The preliminary package would follow all
labor contracts. Without this ability for a conditional offer, the best candidates can be lost to other
municipalities. The Town Board agreed that this was a beneficial change to the hiring process, but asked
that it be approved for 18 months, and not be open-ended.
Capital Plan Report and Update
Additionally Present: Rob Wasp Town Engineer
The Town Board reviewed the open Capital Projects for the years 2014 – 2020, exclusive of Information
Technology, which will discussed at an upcoming worksession. It was noted that the list is ‘aggressive’ and
the Town will be looking to engage the engineering services of Dolph Rotfeld on a number of these projects
to help get them completed.
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Proposal for Outdoor Dining – Billy and Pete’s (formerly Plates)
The Town Board reviewed a mock up for a proposed patio attached to the new restaurant Billy and Pete’s.
This is the site of the former Plates Restaurant. The patio would sit just off the left side of the building. It
would require a lease from the Town. The property where the patio placement is proposed is in Memorial
Park. It was noted that the new owners have been discussing joint opportunities with Jill Fisher the
Recreation Director. The Town Board was open to the concept, but will need to work on details.
OUT OF ORDER
New Business
Mr. Altieri reported that the Garden Club would like to offer helping hands at the Senior Center. This is a
nice and welcomed offer.
There was a request to move the April 15meeting to an alternative date. The Town Board agreed to
Monday, April 12. The approval will be added to the regular agenda for this evening.
The Town Board received an update on the upcoming PGA. Of note is the request from the Fire Department
for an honorarium payment to the Fire Department by the PGA. This is in recognition of volunteer services
they will provide.
Comprehensive Plan
The Town Board reviewed the final scope for the Comprehensive Plan and is comfortable with approving
the contract with AKRF this evening.
Update – Larchmont – Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission
As Administrator of the Larchmont - Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission, Mr. Altieri prepared
a memo titled Apportionment of Costs Larchmont Sanitation Commission, dated January 27, 2020. The
memo discusses alternative ways of apportioning the budget for the Commission. The Village has
suggested looking at apportionment from the standpoint of staffing. Two other alternatives are 1) to create
a Sanitary District that would levy taxes to finance their operations 2) apportionment based upon the
assessed valuations of the Town and Village. During Mr. Altieri’s research, he was made aware of Chapter
139 of the Unconsolidated Laws of the State of New York. Section 16 refers to the apportionment of costs,
specifically that “amounts to be appropriated by the respective municipalities shall be determined on the
basis of their estimated amount of garbage, metal and refuse collection.” Mr. Altieri’s memo further
discusses this type of apportionment and summarizes that “by calculating the individual tonnages of all the
materials collected, rather than just garbage, the apportionment will be more equitable. This would also
reflect the total effort put forth by the staff of the Commission for the collection of all materials in each
community.” Mr. Altieri will have additional financials by the end of February. Additionally, the Town
Board would like to discuss with the Village of Larchmont curbside only pick up.
Update – Census
Supervisor Seligson gave an update on recent meetings, noting that they have been very productive. She
and Lyndsey Luft will be meeting tomorrow to further develop the constituent database.
Discussion – Larchmont Library Budget/Village Center Usage
The Town Board previously met with the Library Board regarding the Library budget. This evening’s packet
provided the proposed Library budget and a memo from the Library discussing the use of the Village
Center, which is now under the control of the Library. The Town Board is deferred a vote on the Library
budget as they await additional financials. Councilwoman Katz noted that she would like to see joint
meetings to discuss the Library budget earlier in the Library’s budget process. The Town Board would like
to review the apportionment that is the basis for the fee reimbursement formula for the Village Center.
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Westchester County Housing Information – Town of Mamaroneck
Supervisor Seligson and Anna Danoy Director of Community Services and Housing recently attended a
meeting for Sound Shore communities regarding the Westchester County Housing Assessment. Supervisor
Seligson has provided this information to the Town Board, stating its importance for the Comprehensive
Plan. This information will be shared with the Comprehensive Plan consultant.
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the Board unanimously agreed
to enter into an Executive Session to discuss litigation with Weaver Gardens v. Zavaglia, and appointments
to Boards and Commissions
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Litigation with Weaver Gardens v. Zavaglia.
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, 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 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.
PUBLIC HEARING – “Addition of Normandy Road to the Streets where Parking is Prohibited on Certain
Sides at Certain Times” 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
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New York, a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 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 “Addition of Normandy Road to the Streets where Parking is Prohibited on
Certain Sides at Certain Times” Law
Purpose
The Town Board finds that Normandy Road should be added to the streets within walking
distance of the Larchmont Metro-North Train Station where parking for one hour of each
weekday on each side of the street should be prohibited.
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 29 , 2020
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the Public Hearing was
unanimously opened.
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Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed Local Law.
Vicky Amon of 9 Normandy Road addressed the Board voicing hers, and her neighbors, appreciation to
the Town Board for adding their street to the newly enacted parking regulations.
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, 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. 2 - 2020
This local law shall be known as the “Addition of Normandy Road to the Streets where Parking is Prohibited
on Certain Sides at Certain Times” Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 – Purpose:
The Town Board finds that Normandy Road should be added to the streets within walking distance of the
Larchmont Metro-North Train Station where parking for one hour of each weekday on each side of the street
should be prohibited.
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
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
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Name of public Direction of
highway Travel Hours Days Location
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
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
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Name of public Direction of
highway Travel Hours Days Location
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
New Jefferson South 9:00 a.m. First Tuesday of West side for its
Street to11:00a.m. each month entire length
Normandy Road East 10:00 a.m. Monday through South side for its
to 11:00 Friday, except entire length
a.m. holidays
Normandy Road West 2:00 p.m. to Monday through North side for its
3:00 p.m. Friday, except entire length
holidays
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
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Name of public Direction of
highway Travel Hours Days Location
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
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
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Name of public Direction of
highway Travel Hours Days Location
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.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
PUBLIC HEARING – “Fees for use of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations “ 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 Wednesday, February 5 , 2020 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 “Fees for use of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations “ Law.
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Purpose
The Town has established electric vehicle charging stations on public streets and within town –
owed parking lots and wishes to establish a fee for their use at $0.30 cents per kwh.
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 29, 2020
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 Councilwoman Fiddelman, 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. 3 - 2020
This local law shall be known as the “Fees for Charging Electric Vehicles only” Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 – Purpose:
On January 22, 2020, the Town Board passed Local Law No. 1-2020 which created section 219-40 of the Code
of the Town of Mamaroneck. Section 219-40 promulgated the rules for determining places on the public
streets and within Town-owned parking lots where only electric vehicles can be parked. This local law creates
the method for establishing the fee for charging electric vehicles at the electric charging stations where only
electric vehicles can be parked.
Section 2 – Amendment of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code:
Section 219-40 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by adding the following
subdivision D thereto:
D. From time to time, by resolution, the Town Board shall establish the fee for charging an electric vehicle
which is parked in a parking space designated by the Town Administrator as parking exclusively for electric
vehicles parking.
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 those parking spaces where parking is reserved exclusively for electric vehicles.
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:
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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
Resolution for Amendment to Chapter 219-40 D.
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilman King, the following was approved
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck Vehicle and Traffic Chapter 219, § 219-40 stipulates that from
time to time, by resolution, the Town Board shall establish the fee for charging an electric vehicle
which is parked in a parking space designated by the Town Administrator as parking exclusively for
electric vehicles parking.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the fee for charging an electric
vehicle parked in a parking space designated as parking exclusively for electric vehicles at $0.30
per kwh.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
SUPERVISOR’S SUMMARY REPORT
I have received many email comments from residents since the last Town Board meeting regarding the
presentation to build a mixed use residential building at the site of the BLD diner. We are collecting the
comments, all of which will be shared with all the Town Board members, and holding them for the
record. The developer did formally submit the application the day before yesterday. Each Town Board
member will receive a copy of the formal application tonight. The next step will be for the Town Board
to decide if we will consider the zoning change as requested in the application. If we decide to consider
the request, we would then refer the application to the Planning Board for review. If we decide not to
consider the zoning change, we will inform the applicant. We have not and will not discuss the decision
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tonight, but we plan to discuss it at our Wednesday, March 4 Town Board meeting at 8:00 pm in the
Courtroom.
There was big news from the County last week in their Food Waste Study Report. The County plans to
pick up food waste from each municipality starting in September 2020. In addition, they plan to host a
pilot compost site in Valhalla as a demonstration opportunity, and they plan to build a compost facility,
most likely a bio digester in the next several years. This is a big step forward in the collection of food
waste and should have positive impacts on the Larchmont Mamaroneck Garbage Commission program.
We held an important 2020 Census Update information meeting in the Town last week with speaker
Norma Drummond, the commissioner of Planning for the County. She made an excellent presentation
about the importance and need for a complete count of all residents. We had a good crowd of about 40
residents and elected officials who will reach out to educate and assist people with the Census. The
most efficient way to complete the Census is online. You will receive a letter in the mail with a code
designated to your household. Go online and use that code to complete the Census. You can complete
the Census online at the libraries or Town Center. If you do not or cannot complete the Census online,
you will eventually receive a paper census to fill out. Remember, the Census numbers will determine our
representation in the House of Representatives, County Board of Legislators, and the federal, state and
county financial aid we receive.
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I had the pleasure of presenting a proclamation to my neighbor, Iris Freed, in honor of her 100
birthday celebrated at the LAC with her Hope Community Services friends. I had the opportunity to
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speak to the 9 grade OCRA class about my position and the Town of Mamaroneck. All of us are so
pleased to have civics back as part of the school curriculum. I also had the pleasure of speaking to the
Daisies, 5 and 6 year old girls, about recycling. They surprised me with their knowledge and interest in
the subject.
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:
ATTACHMENT A
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 January as submitted by Chief Russo as
follows:
January 2020
ALARM TYPE NUMBER
Generals 28
Minors 16
Stills 2
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 1
EMS 32
Drills 2
TOTAL 81
Total number of personnel responding: 594
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Total time working: 30 hours and 37 minutes
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. Appointments - Boards and Commissions
SUSTAINABILTY COLLABORATIVE
On motion of Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED, that Elizabeth Radow be reappointed as Member D of the Sustainability Collaborative,
said term to expire on December 31, 2022, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Michelle Lewis, be reappointed as Member E of the Sustainability Collaborative,
said term to expire on December 31, 2022, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Stephen Moser, be reappointed as Member F of the Sustainability Collaborative,
said term to expire on December 31, 2022, and
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Arthur Wexler be reappointed as Member D of the Zoning Board of
Appeals, said term to expire on December 31, 2024, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Arthur Wexler shall serve as Chairperson of the Zoning Board of
Appeals for the year 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.
2. Authorization – Contract for Housing Inspections – Section 8 Program
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Contract with CVR
Associates, for a period of two years commencing March 1, 2020, to perform inspections of Section
8 units within the Town of Mamaroneck, currently occupied or intended to be occupied by
residents whose Section 8 vouchers are managed by the Town of Mamaroneck.
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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3. Submission – SEMA Report – Section 8 Program
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Section Eight Management
Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification for 2019.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
4. Salary Authorization – Highway Department
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Dean Vacchio to the full-time
position of Laborer in the Highway Department at an annual salary of $51,932, effective February 6,
2020.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
5. Authorization – Contract AKRF - Comprehensive Plan
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby accept the proposal from AKRF,
Environmental, Planning, and Engineering Consultants, for Comprehensive Plan consulting services,
for a lump sum of $170,000, invoiced monthly based on a percent complete basis, subject to review
of form of Contract by the Town Attorney, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of
the Town.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
6. Authorization – Stipulation of Settlement – Weaver Gardens
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the following
was approved,
WHEREAS, the Town and its Building Inspector are defendants in litigation entitled “Zavaglia et.
at. v 144 Weaver Street, LLC et al.” that is pending in the Westchester Supreme Court under
index number 57835/2018, and
WHEREAS, this litigation involves the operations conducted at the Weaver Gardens located at
144 Weaver Street, and
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WHEREAS, a settlement of that litigation has been presented to the Town Board for its
consideration, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that entering into this settlement is in the best
interests of the Town.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town shall settle the litigation entitled “Zavaglia et. at. v 144 Weaver Street,
LLC et al.” that is pending in the Westchester Supreme Court under index number 57835/2018
on the basis of the SETTLEMENT STIPULATION AND ORDER that has been presented and
considered by the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Attorney for the Town, the Town Administrator and the Town Building
Inspector hereby are authorized and directed to sign the SETTLEMENT STIPULATION AND ORDER
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
7. Settlement 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:
Parkview Station II Condominium
101 Sheldrake Place
Section/Block/Lot: 8-22-333.1 to 333.12 and 333.14 to 333.28
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Current Aggregate Assessment Reduction Resulting Aggregate Assessment
2017 $8,928,900 $531,900 $8,397,000
2018 $8,928,900 $531,900 $8,397,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
King Aye
Fiddelman Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Seligson Aye
8. Change of Town Board Meeting Date
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby change the Town Board meeting of
April 15, 2020 to Monday, April 13, 2020.
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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 January 22, 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 Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman King, the meeting was unanimously
adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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Submitted by
Christina Battalia Town Clerk
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