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TOWN OF MAMARONECK
TOWN BOARD AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING -Wednesday, September 17, 1997-Town Center Court Room - 8:15 PM
THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 6:45 PM into an Executive Session to discuss personnel and
adjourn into a Work Session at 7:30 PM to discuss the Star Program.
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECESS EXECUTIVE SESSION
CONVENE WORK SESSION
RECESS WORK SESSION
RECONVENE-REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ATTENTION- Location of Exits
PUBLIC HEARING -Amendments to Solid Waste Law
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - Proposed Water Rate Increase
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. Fire Claims
2. Other Business
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Ratification - Stipulation of Agreement- Civil Service Employee Association
2. Report of Bids -TA-97-3 - Ice Resurfacing Machine
-TA-97-5- Road Resurfacing
3. Set Date for Public Hearing - Exemption of Food Moratorium
4. Salary Authorization - Police Department
- Recreation
5. Request for Temporary Signs-Actionville Flea Market
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Next regularly scheduled meetings- October 8, 1997
- October 22, 1997
Any physically handicapped person needing special assistance in order to attend the meeting should
call the Town Administrator's office at 381-7810.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER
17, 1997 IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W.
BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Price at 6:45 PM
at which time on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously declared
adjourned into Executive Session in Conference Room A to discuss personnel and then
adjourned into a Work Session at 7:30 PM to discuss the Star Program.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Elaine Price
Councilman Paul A. Ryan
Councilwoman Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Councilman ' Barry Weprin
Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner
ALSO PRESENT:
Stephen V. Altieri, Administrator
Charlene M. Indelicato, Attorney
Carol A. Acocella, Deputy Town Clerk
CALL TO ATTENTION
Supervisor Price pointed out to those assembled the locations of exits as required by law
for public gatherings and opened the meeting at 8:20 PM.
PUBLIC HEARING -Amendments to Solid Waste Law
The Supervisor immediately opened the Public Hearing on Amendments to the Solid Waste
Law and then adjourned the hearing to the October 8, 1997 regular Town Board meeting.
The Supervisor asked the Administrator to outline some of the changes to the law, which he
said, if adopted, will go into effect January 1, 1998.- He said that municipalities are trying to
encourage more recycling, which is the reason for changes to the solid waste law, with the
major change to the homeowner being that there will be a limit of three 35 gallon containers
that will be picked up each collection day.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - Proposed Water Rate Increase.
Mr. Altieri enumerated the proposed water rate increase for residents of the Unincorporated
Town. He explained the increases would help to offset the capital project expenditures of
which the Town pays 21%.
Discussion followed, Councilman Ryan stating that the last increase was five years ago,
which was entirely too long to wait, and he would have preferred to see a gradual increase
in the rates.
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Supervisor Price went over the comparative consumer charges for the audience. The
proposed service charge would increase to $9.96 per quarter from $3.96 per quarter, which
equates to an annual increase of$24.00 per year. In addition,the proposed usage rate is to
increase to $1.41 per ccf from $1.21 per ccf. On a quarterly basis, the bill for water
consumption would rise from $39.93 to $46.53. If we now combine the two charges, the
total quarterly bill is $56.49 or$225.96 per year. Under the current structure the annual
water bill is $175.56. The total increase is $12.60 per quarter or$50.40 per year.
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does
hereby approve the increase to the domestic retail water rates as
recommended by John Hock, Manager of the Westchester Joint
Water Works; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the domestic water consumption rate be
increased to $1.41 ccf effective for monthly customers
commencing with the October 1997 bill and for quarterly
customers commencing with the December 1997 bill; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the basic service charge rate be increased in
accordance with the attached schedule prepared by Westchester
Joint Water Works. Such rate increase shall be effective for
monthly customers commencing with the October 1997 bill and for
quarterly customers commencing with the December 1997 bill.
RATE INCREASE -1997
DISTRICT 2/TOWN OF MAMARONECK
SERVICE CHARGES
CURRENT PROPOSED INCREASE/CUSTOMER
METER NO. QUARTERLY QUARTERLY ANNUAL
SIZE METERS RATE REVENUE RATE REVENUE RATE %
AMOUNT
518 2,534 3.96 $ 10,034.64 $ 9.98 $ 6.00 151.5 24.00
25,238.64
314 411 5.28 2,170.08 11.85 4,870.35 6.57 124.4 26.28
1 88 8.63 583.44 15.63 1,375.44 .9.00 135.7 36.00
1112 23 10.59 243.57 25.08 576.84 14.49 136.8 57.96
2 25 15.90 397.50 36.42 910.50 20.52 129.1 62.08
3 5 31.77 158.85 72.33 361.65 40.58 127.7 162.24
4 2 52.95 105.90 195.18 390.36 142.2 268.6 568.92
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6 0 105.93* 0.00 384.18 0.00 278.2 262.7 113.00
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8 0 158.88* 0.00 535.38 0.00 376.5 237.0 1,506.00
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10 0 211.86* 0.00 837.78 0.00 625.9 295.4 2,503.68
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QUARTERLY TOTALS $ 13,693.98 $33,723.78
AVERAGE 144.8%
ANNUAL INCREASE 4x QUARTERLY INCREASE QUARTERLY INCREASE$20,029.80
ANNUAL INCREASE $80,119.20
*3x Monthly RATE
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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Price at 8:45 PM in the Court Room.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner: Elaine Price
Commissioner: Paul Ryan
Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Commissioner: Bart'Weprin
Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner
1. Fire Claims:
Commissioner O'Keeffe presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on her
motion, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, it was unanimously:
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:
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. $ 70.00
AT&T Wireless 165.23
Byram Mason Supply 179.85
Carquest Auto Parts 47.99
Con Edison 95.01
Coyne Textiles 121.70
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 116.00
Lucent Technologies 45.85
Robert's 555.00
Staples 99.99
Thomas K. Landau 360.00
Thomas K. Landau 355.00
Wescon Tire 253.70
There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by
Commissioner O'Keeffe, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the meeting was unanimously
declared adjourned at 8:50 PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Ratification - Stipulation of Agreement-Civil Service Employee Association
Mr. Altieri explained that in December of 1996 the collective bargaining agreement between
the Town and the Civil Service Employees Association expired. Since November of 1996 we
have been_negotiating a successor agreement. The CSEA represents clerical and technical
employees in the Town office, and the employees of the Highway Department. Forty-eight
employees are included in this bargaining unit. The proposed Stipulation of Agreement
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negotiated by the Town and the CSEA was given to the Town Board for its review and
consideration.
There are a variety of language changes and administrative adjustments in the stipulation
intended to ease the administration of the contract and clarify language. "I will focus on the
economic proposals for the contract:
Article 10 -Work Performed Out of Grade.
Under the current terms of the contract, highway department employees receive a $40.00
stipend on those days that they are required to collect recyclables. The stipend was
negotiated due to additional work required for this task. In 1998 the stipend would be
Increased to$50.00.
Article 13 -Sick Leave
Unlike other communities, the Town's payout for accumulated sick leave is restricted to a
fixed amount for each day. The amount is typically less than the per diem value of the
employees salary. In addition the Town will only pay for a maximum of 55 days accumulated
above 165 days. There is however a benefit to the Town by offering an incentive for
employees to accumulate sick time and not taking time from work to use the days. We have
negotiated an increase in the per diem rate from $45.00 to $60.00 effective 111198.
Article 14 -Longevity
The longevity schedule would not change in 1997. In 1998 the schedule would be increased
by $50.00 and then $75.00 in 1999.
Article 17 -Insurance and Pensions
Under the current agreement employees hired after 1994 contribute $900 toward the cost of
family medical insurance for a period of eleven years. The new contract would provide that
employees hired after 111197 contribute $1,100 to family.health insurance for a period of
fifteen years. An important consideration in negotiating this change was anticipated
turnover in the staff by way of attrition. Employees in this contract would continue to
receive fully paid hospitalization in retirement; however, rules have been established
governing eligibility for the benefit. For instance an employee must work a minimum of ten
years to be eligible for the benefit.
Also, in this section we have negotiated an increase in the Town's contribution to dental
and optical insurance. Over the three years of the contract the monthly contribution would
increase from $48.50 per month per employee to $56.00 per month per employee. Over.the
term of the contract the total cost increase is $4,300.
Article 18 -Clothing Allowances
In 1999, the clothing allowance for Highway Dept. and maintenance personnel will increase
form $450.00 to $500.00 Also, we will increase the mechanic's tool allowance from $250 to
$300. 1 should point out that mechanics have been receiving a tool allowance since 1990.
For the first time however it will become a part of the collective bargaining agreement.
Article 22 - Salary and Wage Administration
As part of the overall package, the Town sought to lengthen the time in which it takes an
employee to move from the minimum to the maximum salary within a salary grade group. An
extended schedule is less expensive in that the salary increments are spread over a longer
period. In addition there is a longer period in which to weigh performance against the
movement within the salary grade group. Under the terms of the contract, the Town may
deny an annual increment to an employee. The new contract would increase the salary
grade steps from five years to eight years.
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Wage increases during the term of the contract would be 3.25% in year one, 3.25% in year
two and 3.5% in year three. In year one employees in the bargaining unit would receive a
one time payment of$375 that is not included in the base salary.
As part of the transition between the old and new salary schedule, the CSEA and the Town
have agreed upon the placement of certain employees in the new salary schedule. These
are employees that have yet to reach maximum. The Town and the CSEA agreed that no in
grade employee should move to a lower salary tier because of the transition.
In summary,the agreement represents a fair and equitable settlement between the parties.
The employees are receiving a salary adjustment that is slightly more than the latest
consumer price information. The Town has advanced the contribution to health insurance
significantly, adopted an eight-step salary schedule and established constraints in areas
such as vacation accumulation, education reimbursement, and workers' compensation
administration. Therefore, it is recommended that the Town Board ratify Stipulation of
agreement and authorize the Town Administrator to execute a renewal contract with the
CSEA."
After receiving high praise from Board members, on motion by Councilman Ryan,
seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
Stipulation of Agreement with the CSEA; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to
execute said stipulation on behalf of the Town.
2. Report of Bids -TA-97-3 - Ice Resurfacing Machine
Mr. Altieri explained that on September 12, 1997 the Town publicly opened and read bids for
the contract to provide one ice resurfacing machine. This is the second time that bids have
been received for this machine. One bid was received from J&C Technologies of Gladstone,
New Jersey to supply a Zamboni Ice Resurfacing Machine at a total price of$59,410.
Mr. Altieri stated: "The Board rejected the last bid received for this contract in view of the
fact that only one bid was received and because a question was raised by an alternate
contractor. In response to this concern, the Board requested that the Town Attorney and I
review the bid specifications to make certain that they were competitive in nature and open
to alternate bidders. This review took place and revisions were made to the specifications.
Bid packages were sent to the two manufacturers of ice resurfacing machines in North
America, Zamboni and=Olympia. A lengthy phone conversation was held with the
representative of Olympia, who originally raised the question regarding our bid
specifications. After a review with the representative, the Town was led to believe that a bid,
would be submitted; however, no bid was received.
The Town has conducted this bid process twice in an effort to attract alternate bids. In view
of this fact, there appears no reason not to proceed with the award of this contract.
Therefore it is recommended that the bid be awarded to the on]y bidder to meet the Town's
specifications, J&C Technologies of Gladstone, New Jersey and that authorization be
granted to the Town Administrator to execute a contract with this firm". Altied explained
that we were keeping the old machine which is still useful, and can be used in case of
breakdown, because the parts are interchangeable. There was a question asked regarding
whether the Zamboni will be run on propane or natural gas. Mr. Altieri replied that natural
gas is preferred. Further discussion followed regarding other ice rinks in the area, and
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whether we would be losing teams and revenues. He stated this would all be discussed at
the future budget meetings.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the bid TA-
97-3 for one Natural Gas/Propane Powered Ice Resurfacing
Machine to J&C Ice Technologies, Inc, of Gladstone, NJ, who bid
$59,410; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED,that the Administrator is hereby authorized to execute
said agreement on behalf of the Town.
TA-97-5 - Road Resurfacing
Mr. Altied stated that the bids were publicly opened and read for the resurfacing of roads in
the Town. The road resurfacing contract would provide for the resurfacing of the following
roads:
Country Road
Country Lane
Leatherstocking Lane
Glen Lane
Portions of Mohegan Rd. and Rockland Ave.
He said that bids were received from four contractors. The lowest bid was received from
Yonkers Contracting of Yonkers, New York, for$139,900. In addition to the bid contract
amount, an additional $2,700 will be spent for new sewer manhole rings, and for concrete
for curb resetting. The project budget for resurfacing is $150,000. The Administrator said
that funds are appropriated in the Highway and Capital Funds for this purpose. After review
of the bids, the recommendation was to award to the lowest responsible bidder, Yonkers
Contracting. Authorization was also requested to execute a contract with Yonkers
Contracting.
On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby Award the bid for
Road Resurfacing TA-97-5 to Yonkers Contracting, Yonkers, NY,
who bid $139,900;
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to execute
said agreement on behalf of the Town.
List of Bidder:
Yonkers Contractors 69 Midland Avenue $42.98 $42.98 $3.00
Company Inc. Yonkers, NY
Columbus Construction 711 South Columbus Avenue $44.50 $44.50 $7.00
Corp. Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
ELQ Industries Inc, 531 Fayette Avenue $50.00 $46.10 $5.00
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
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Cahill Paving Corp. Route 312 $52.00 $52.00 $4.70
Brewster, NY 10509
3. Set Date for Public Hearing - Exemption of Food Moratorium
On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for
a public hearing for the Exemption.from the Food Moratorium
for October 8, 1997, at 8:00 PM or as soon thereafter as
possible; and
DE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
Town Clerk to publish the notice of public hearing in an official
Town newspaper.
4. Salary Authorizations - Police Department
The Administrator said that salary authorization is being requested to promote Police
Officer Jerry McCarthy to the position of Police Sergeant at an annual rate of$65,636,
effective September 18, 1997. Officer McCarthy has placed number one on the Promotional
Eligibility List#71-373 as established by the Westchester County Personnel Office. This list
is currently valid for promotional purposes. The promotion of P.O. McCarthy to the rank of
sergeant will fill a vacancy created by the recent retirement of Sergeant Frank
Occhiogrosso.
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to Jerry McCarthy, in the amount of$65,636 per
year and also approve his promotion to sergeant.
Recreation
On motion of Councilwoman Witmer, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to the following:
NAME POSITION RATE
HOMMOCKS POOL
Arianna Albert Alternate Key Attendant $ 5.00/hour
Christine Archer Alternate Life Guard $ 7.00 1hour
Swim Instructor $13.00 1hour
Winona Ballentine Alternate Life Guard $ 6.50/hour
Wilma Birmingham Alternate Life Guard $ 7.50 1hour
Bob Blaufarb Manager $12.00 1hour
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Peter Braverman Key Attendant $ 5.25/hour
Ken Bunche Life Guard $ 7.50 1hour
Luciano Crichigno Life Guard $7.50 1hour
Robert Denet Alternate Life Guard $ 6.50/hour
Brian Fay Alternate Life Guard $ 6.50/hour
Maria Francella Alternate Manager $11.00 1hour
Alternate Life Guard $11.00 1hour
Alternate Swim Instructor $16.50/hour
Elinor Graham Alternate Life Guard $ 6.50 1hour
Rebecca Lawer Alternate Life Guard $ 9.00 1hour
Alternate Swim Instructor $16.50 1hour
Angela Legramandi Key Attendant $ 6.75/hour
Ying Li Key Attendant $ 7.00 1hour
Dan Malutich Life Guard $ 8.00 1hour
David Marks Alternate Key Attendant $ 5.25 1hour
Katie McEvily Alternate Life Guard $ 6.50/hour
Joann Murphy Manager $12.00 1hour
Head Swim Instructor $18.00/hour
Paul Nierodzinski Key Attendant $ 5.25 1hour
Cynthia Orts Manager $13.00/hour
Swim Instructor $16.50 1hour
Kevin Oviedo Alternate Life Guard $ 6.50 1hour
Elana Petruzzelli Alternate Life Guard $ 8.50 1hour
Alternate Swim Instructor $16.50 1hour
Michael Portanda Life Guard $ 7.50 1hour
Jeff Pirzinger Alternate Life Guard $ 6.50 1hour
Jeanne Pollak Swim Instructor $16.50/hour
Joseph Rodriguez Life Guard $ 8.001hour
Mary Lynn Rappaport Alternate Manager $10.00 1hour
William Roehr Key Attendant $ 5.50/hour
Merrill Roth Life Guard $ 6.75 1hour
Michael Ryan Life Guard $ 8.00/hour
Early Morning Swim $20.00/each
Barry Salottolo Manager $10.00/hour
Jeff Santorsola Life Guard $ 8.00/hour
Sabrina Sutton Life Guard . $ 6.75 1hour
Shane Sutton Life Guard $ 6.75 1hour
Christopher Vaughn Life Guard $ 9.50/hour
Swim Instructor $16.50/hour
Early Morning Swim $20.00 1each
Alternate Manager $10.00/hour
Dean Vivolo Alternate Life Guard $10.00 1hour
Heather Waters Alternate Manager $10.00/hour
Alternate Life Guard $ 9.00/hour
Early Morning Swim $39.00 1each
Lizandro Zuniga Life Guard $ 7.50/hour
HOMMOCKS PARK ICE RINK
Dan Syrath Manager $11.00 1hour
Bobby Lunde Manager $10.00 1hour
Kevin Lawless Alternate Manager $11.00 1hour
Jerry Riggans Alternate Manager $10.50/hour
Joann Schroeder Cashier $10.00/hour
Linda Leva Cashier $10.00 1hour
Gina Tunno cashier $ 9.00/hour
Bobby Lunde Head Skate Guard $ 9.00 1hour
Differ Barron
5. Request for Temporary Signs -Actionville Flea Market
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Mr. Altieri said.that approval for signs was being sought by the Actionville Program who
wished to put up signs on Weaver Street and Boston Post Road advertising their annual flea
market and car wash.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Actionville
to place signs on the comer of Boston Post Road and Weaver
Street to advertise their annual flea market and car wash.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS -None
SUPERVISOR REPORTS -Second plantings will begin at "The Brook" on September 21.
Sidewalk work to begin on Copley Road, Kenmare and Alden Road soon.
Town working from now until October 15 on getting applications for grants ready for the
Clean Water and Bond Act.
Con Edison will repair the street light in front of Carl's.- She thought it was repaired;
however, it's down again.
The Supervisor praised Kathy Kopa who recently won an award. She apologized for not
having the letter with her but would bring it to the next meeting.
She announced the next Board meeting on October 9, 1997, and invited everyone to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously, resolved to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 PM.
Carol A. Acocella, Deputy Town Clerk
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