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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997_09_03 Town Board Regular Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING -Wednesday, September 3, 1997-Town Center Court Room - 8:15 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE into a Work Session at 7:00 PM to discuss Westchester Joint Water Works Rye Lake Project and Water Rates. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING CONVENE WORK SESSION RECESS WORK SESSION RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits PUBLIC HEARINGS - Extension of Food-Related Moratorium -Acceptance of Land - Exemption- Food Moratorium - Stop Sign - Stratford Road/Highland Road - Solid Waste Law BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Authorization-Transfer of Funds - Firehouse Project 3. Other Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments- Planning Board - Board of Assessment Review - Housing Authority - Traffic Committee - Coastal Zone Management Committee 2. Consideration of'Water Rate Increase 3. Authorization - Westchester Joint Water Works- Rye Lake Project 4. Authorization - Renewal of Retainer Agreement- Counsel to Planning and Zoning Boards 5. Bond Resolution - GEIS 6. Bond Resolution - Replacement of Sidewalks and Curbs 7. Authorization- Easement Agreement- Coventry Court Subdivision 8. Discussion - Merger of TCI and Cablevision 9. Salary Authorizations - Building Department -Assessor's Office - Community Services - Recreation PROCLAMATION - Larchmont/Mamaroneck Nine and Ten Year Old Little League Team ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Next regularly scheduled meetings- September 17; 1997 - October 1, 1997 Any physically handicapped person needing special assistance in order to attend the meeting should call the Town Administrator's office at 381-7810. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 3, 1997, AT 8:15 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK CONVENE WORK SESSION The Board convened into a Work Session at 7:00 PM to discuss Westchester Joint Water Works Rye Lake Project and Water Rates. PRESENT: Supervisor Elaine Price Councilman Paul A. Ryan Councilwoman Valerie M. O'Keeffe Councilman Barry Weprin Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner ALSO PRESENT: Patricia DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Charlene Indelicato, Town Attorney CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Price at 8:20 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits. PROCLAMATION - Larchmont/Mamaroneck Nine and Ten Year Old Little League Team PROCLAMATION CHRISTOPHE J. LARROQUE WHEREAS, CHRISTOPHE J. LARROQUE is a member of Troop 5 of the Mamaroneck Boy Scouts and has participated in many scouting activities programs; and WHEREAS, CHRISTOPHE has been a member of Troop 5 for seven (7) years earning the Eagle Scout Rank Award. He has advanced steadily in both rank and leadership, having served the troop in a variety of key positions. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Paul A. Ryan,' Deputy Supervisor, of the Town of Mamaroneck and the September 3, 1997 Town Board members congratulate and extend our best wishes to CHRISTOPHE J. LARROQUE for his outstanding achievement In attaining the highest award in Scouting, the rank of EAGLE SCOUT. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 26th day of October 1997. PUBLIC HEARING - EXTENSION OF FOOD RELATED MORATORIUM On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, the hearing was declared open. The following notice of Public Hearing was officially placed into the record: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, September 3, 1997 at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider the adoption of an "Extension of the Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment of New Food-Related Retail Uses, Expansion and/or Addition and/or Extension of all Food-Related Retail Establishments and Extended Hours of Operation and 24 Hour Operation of Retail Establishments." The purpose of the Local Law is to extend a moratorium on all food-related retail establishments and extended hour of operation and 24 hour operation of retail establishments for three (3) months in order to allow the Town to review its regulations of such uses. The full text of this Local Law may be examined and copies obtained at the Town Clerk's Office during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or until 4:00 PM during June, July and August) at 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that at said Public Hearing all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard and that all persons are invited to submit written comments prior thereto. The Town Attorney stated that the purpose of the Local Law is to extend a moratorium on all food-related retail establishments for an additional three months in order to allow the Town to study and review the regulations for such uses. Supervisor Price asked if anyone wished to speak either in favor of or against the extension. Donald Mazin, a resident and local attorney, asked if.the extension would begin when the expiration of the present extension expires or if it is from the adoption date of this second extension. Ms. Indelicato answered that this extension would take effect upon expiration of the existing moratorium. There being no further comments, the hearing was closed on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded*by Councilwoman Wittner. 2 September 3, 1997 On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the following extension was unanimously adopted: LOCAL O LAW NO. #11 1997 This Local Law shall be known as the Second Extension of the Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment of newfood-related retail uses, Expansion, and or Addition, and/or Extension of all Food-Related Retail Establishments and Extended Hours of Operation and 24 Hour Operation of Retail Establishments. Section 1. Intent: The Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby determines that in order to provide adequate time to review comments by the Zoning Board, Planning Board and the general public, and to further allow for public hearings for any proposed material amendments to the ordinance based on the comments and public hearings the moratorium be extended for a second time for an additional three (3) months from the expiration date of the extension of September 6, 1997 authorized by Local Law 1 1997. Section 2. Finding: The Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck authorized a six (6) month moratorium by Local Law 18 of 1996. Said moratorium was due to expire on June 6, 1997. By Local Law 71997, the moratorium was extended until September 6, 1997. As stated in the finding section of Local Law 7 1997, the Town Board during the period of the original moratorium retained the firm of Ferrandino &Associates Inc. who prepared draft reports and sample legislation. The report reviews existing regulations in the Town of Mamaroneck, and of other municipalities, inventory of existing food related retail establishments general retail hours and impact analysis. The first draft was distributed January 23, 1997. A subsequent redraft was made on April 16, 1997, and a final draft dated May 9, 1997. The document was then circulated to the County, Zoning Board & Planning Board and other agencies and commission for comment and review. During this period, pursuant to the SEQR process, the Town Board declared itself lead agency. A long form environmental assessment was completed. No adverse environmental impacts were found and the Town Board recorded a negative declaration. Thereafter, public meetings on the ordinance were held with the Planning Board on June 10, 1997 and with the Zoning Board on July 2, 1997. A public hearing was held on June 18, 1997 at which time a number of citizens and business representatives addressed the Town Board with concerns on certain aspects of the ordinance. The public hearing was adjourned to July 2, 1997 at which time the public continued the input and requested some issues including but not limited to time of operation, square footage of certain uses, and definition of certain uses be further explored. In order to review these requests and, if necessary, draft appropriate amendments and, if required, recirculate and renotice for further public hearings. The Town Board and staff requires an extension of Local Law 71997 for an additional three (3) months from the expiration date of said Law. Section 3. Regulation: A. During the effective period of this Local Law, as provided herein, no permits, variances, special use permits or site plan approvals will be issued for any establishment of new food-related retail uses, expansion, extension and/or addition to any food-related retail establishment in the Business District or the Service Business District. B. No retail establishment may extend its usual hours of operation. Section 4. Duration of Moratorium: This moratorium shall be in effect for a period of three (3) months after the expiration date (September 6, 1997) imposed by Local Law 7 of 1996. Section 5. Violations: Any person, firm, entity or corporation that shall violate any of the provision of this Local Law shall be guilty of violation and upon such conviction, subject to a penalty of up to $500.00 for each violation of the moratorium. 3 September 3, 1997 Section 6. Severability: Should any provision of this Local Law be declared unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality shall not affect the.validity.of any other provision of this Local Law. Section 7. Superseding: A. All laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the Town of Mamaroneck are hereby modified and superseded by this Local Law with respect to their application'to this subject matter of this Local Law for the term of this Local Law. B. This Local Law shall modify and supersede, with respect to its application and for the term of this Local Law, the following provisions of the Town Law of the State of New York: .Sections 138, 267-a, 274-b, 276, and 277. Section 8. Hardship: A. Should any owner of property affected by this Local Law suffer an unnecessary hardship in the way of carrying out the strict letter of this Local Law, then the owner of said property may apply to the Town Board in writing for a variation from strict compliance with this Local Law, upon submission of proof of such unnecessary hardship. For the purposes of this Local Law unnecessary hardship shall not be the mere delay in being permitted to make application for a building permit, a variance, special permit, site plan, wetlands permit, or subdivision_during the pendency of this Local Law. B. Procedure. Upon submission of a written application to the Town Clerk by the property owner seeking a variation of this Local Law, the Town Board shall, within 30 days of receipt of such application, schedule a Public Hearing on said application upon five days written notice in the Official Newspaper of the Town. At said Public Hearing, the property owner and any other parties wishing to present evidence with regard to the application for a variation from the strict requirements of this Local Law shall do so. If the Town Board determines that a property owner will suffer unnecessary hardship of this Local Law, to the minimum extent necessary to provide the property owner relief from strict compliance with this Local Law, shall grant such relief. C. Any party aggrieved by the determination of the Town Board on an application for a variation from the strict compliance with this Local Law may appeal said decision to the Supreme Court, State of New York, Westchester County, pursuant to Articles 78 of the Civil Practice Laws and Rules within 30 days of the filing said decision in the Office of the Town Clerk. Section 9. Effective Date: The Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. PUBLIC HEARING -ACCEPTANCE OF LAND The following notice of Public Hearing was officially placed into the record: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, September 3, 1997 at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to authorize the acceptance of land for park purposes. Purpose: To authorize the Town Administrator to accept the dedication of Block 505, Parcel 218 in the vicinity of Dillon Road for park purposes. The survey may be examined and copies obtained at the Town Clerk's Office during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or until 4:00 PM during June, July and August) at 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that at said Public Hearing all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard and that all persons are invited to submit written comments prior thereto. 4 September 3, 1997 The Supervisor explained that this hearing was to accept the dedication of Block 505, Parcel 218 in the vicinity of Dillon Road for park purposes. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing was opened. The Supervisor invited comments either in favor or against acceptance of the property. Ernie Odierna said that he thought that this was a wonderful thing to do and others should be encouraged to do so also. Councilwoman Wittner said that this property was an extension to land previously acquired by the Town and is an extension of the Premium Conservation Area. She also said that there had always been an.encroachment problem in the area and thought it would be a good time to have the surveyor mark the boundaries. Councilwoman Wittner also noted that the owner specified that the donated land should be only used for conservation land, and asked if it would be stated as such in the Deed. The Attorney said that it would be so stated. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing was declared closed. Thereafter on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept the dedication of land described as Block 505, Parcel 218, (vicinity of Dillon Road); and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that said land has been donated with the stipulation that it be used for conservation purposes only. Request for a variation of the Moratorium on Food Related Retail Uses on behalf of KRT Property Holdings, Inc., Village Square Shopping Center. The Following notice of hearing was officially entered for the record. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck will hold a Public Hearing on.Wednesday, September 3, 1997 at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the Courtroom of the Town Center to consider a request for a variation of the Moratorium on Food Related Retail Uses based on Section 8 Hardship provision of the Moratorium. Said application is on behalf of KRT Property Holdings, Inc., Village Square Shopping Center, . Larchmont, New York. The full text of this request may be examined and copies obtained at the Town Clerk's Office during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or until 4:00 PM during, June, July and August) at 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that all persons desiring to be heard concerning the waiver from the pending law are invited to submit written comments and/or attend this meeting and be given an opportunity to be heard. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing was opened. 5 September 3, 1997 Supervisor Price read a letter from Trader Joe's The Supervisor asked if anyone wished to comment on this matter. Donald Mazin, representing the owner of the property, stated that Trader Joe's would be renovating the building but that there would be no change to the footprint. He said that it would be an extreme hardship if his client was not granted the waiver because not only will they have to wait for the moratorium, they also would have to then go through the processes mandated by the Zoning and Planning Boards. The owner is facing a loss of the tenants, loss of time and potential default of the mortgage. He said the tenants would like to start the site plan review to get a better understanding of what will be involved. Ms. Indelicato responded that this might not fall under the law, and asked Mr. Mazin if there would be an application for a zoning variance. Mr. Mazin answered that he did not know, nor would he, until the Building Inspector reviewed it. Ms. Indelicato asked if there would be a drastic change. Mr. Mazin said, "no". Ernie Odierna, asked what a Trader Joe's was. It was explained by Robert Idoni, Vice President of Trader Joe's, that it is a chain of food stores that handle unique foods at affordable prices, and that what it isn't is a supermarket, a gourmet shop, not a Costco, but the prices are the equivalent. He said there would be no food prepared on the premises. Mr. Mazin.added that the chain is known for high quality merchandise at affordable prices. Mr. Mazin said that the lease would state clearly the hours, as has been done in the past with other tenants, and that there had never been a problem. There was a question as to the hours of operation, to which Mr. Idoni said it would be from 9 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week. Councilwoman Wittner questioned the footage, although it was stated as not being a problem; the plan appears to add an additional 9,200 square feet. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the hearing was declared closed. Thereafter, on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby grant the waiver request made by KRT Property Holdings, Inc., Village Square Shopping Center. PUBLIC HEARING - STOP SIGNS STRATFORD AND HIGHLAND ROADS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a.Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Marnaroneek on Wednesday, September 3, 1997 at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Marnaroneck, New York to consider the adoption of a proposed Local Law relative to the installation of a Stop Sign. The purpose of the Local Law is to authorize the installation of a Stop Sign on Stratford Road where it intersects with Highland Road. 6 September 3, 1997 The full text of,this Local Law may be examined and copies obtained at the Town Clerk's Office during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or until 4:00 PM during June, July and August) at 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that at said Public Hearing all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard and that all persons are invited to submit written comments prior thereto. The Town.Administrator said that the Traffic Committee had recommended the placement of this stop sign on Stratford Road. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the hearing was declared open. Councilwoman O'KeefPe requested that maps be attached on these types of matters so that there would be less likelihood for mistakes. Mrs. Will, a resident in that area, stated that she had initiated this request for signage and that she had gotten in touch with many of the neighborhoods and the response had been positive. She added that the street is being used as a cut-through by cars that whiz by at 40 mph. Councilwoman O'Keeffe questioned the locations of the signs, then following discussion there were minor changes made to the sign law. On motion of Councilwoman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing was declared closed. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the following local law was unanimously adopted. Local Law #12 - 1997 This Local Law shall be known as "Stop Intersection - Stratford Road and Highland Road". Section 1. Purpose: To regulate the traffic traveling on Stratford Road by placing a stop sign on Stratford Road where it intersects with Highland Road. . Section 2. Regulation of Traffic on Stratford Road: Vehicles shall be required to come to a full stop of Stratford Road where it intersects with Highland.Road. Section 3. Signs to be Erected: Appropriate signs shall'be erected at the corner of Stratford Road where it intersects with Highland Road. 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 provision. Section 4. Effective Date: 7 September 3, 1997 This Local Law shall take effect immediately. PUBLIC HEARING-SOLID WASTE LAW The Public Hearing on Solid Waste was adjourned to the next regular meeting of the Town Board. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Price at 9:45 PM in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner: Elaine Price Commissioner: Paul A. Ryan Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe Commissioner: Barry Weprin Commissioner: Phyllis Winner 1. Fire Claims: Commissioner O'Keeffe presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on her motion, seconded by Commissioner Winner, 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 Go., Inc. $ 1535.70 AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 1276.00 AT & T 13.23 AT&T Capital Leasing 99.81 AT& T Wireless 1.43.58 Bakker Service Inc. 354.80 Byram Mason Supply 459.90 Carquest Auto Parts Store 24.88 Chief Supply 251.35 Cleaning Systems 31.55 Con Edison 2.03 Con Edison 99.17 Coyne Textiles 121.70 Dri Chem Extinguisher 30.00 Everson Ross Co. 374.30 Fire End & Croker 110.15 Fire End & Croker 705.00 Fire End & Croker 651.85 Gloves Inc. 62.64 Lawrence Heat & Power 163.35 Lucent Technologies 183.77 Metro Com 867.00 Metro Com 818.00 Multiplier 148.85 8 September 3, 1997 New England Uniform Company 222.50 Nynex 423.94 Penn Well Publishing Co. 144.40 Quest Diagnostics 86.54 Poland Springs 135.63 Printwear Plus 849.00 Printwear Plus 290.00 Radio Shack 101.78 Redwood Nursery 8.50 R 8, F Trophies 22.50 Rickert Lock& Safe 193.20 Roberts 945.00 Staples 71.46 TCE Cellular Communications 224.25 Town of Mamaroneck Professional 330.12 USI, Inc. 181.14 WW Grainger 309.60 $ 13.348.00 Ernie Odierna said that he had read that there had been some problems with the audit done on the Eastchester Fire Departments records, and asked what was being done to prevent the same thing from happening here. Supervisor Price replied that because we function as a fire district each item purchased is approved literally line by line. The Administrator said that also we have an administrative purchasing policy that is followed by the Fire Department and we do the payroll, which is not done in Eastchester. 2. Authorization -Transfer of Funds - Firehouse Project Mr. Altieri said that everything is now in place to close out the firehouse renovation project. He said he had been delayed because the site contractor had failed to complete work relating to the new entrance, which has now been completed. He said the amount was for$26,000 from unreserved funds to Capital Project#93-04. Councilwoman O'Keeffe asked if there were problems yet to be handled at the firehouse. The Supervisor said that there was not, this was the last. The Administrator pointed out that there was a leak at the firehouse, but that it had no connection with the new construction. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners does hereby authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of$26,000 from the unreserved balance of the Fire District to Capital Project#93-04 to make the last payment to the site contractor. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner O'Keeffe, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 10:05 PM. 9 September 3, 1997 AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - Planning Board -Board of Assessment Review -Housing A thority -Traffic Committee -Coastal Zone Management Committee The Supervisor read that the terns have expired for the following: On the Planning Board, Linda Harrington, seven year term, Board of Assessment Review, Jaine Elkind Eney, five year term, Housing Authority, Jeffrey Marston, and Paul Winnick, both five year terms, Traffic Committee, Camille Odiema, three year term, and on the Coastal Zone Management Commission, Madeline Berg, and Howard McMichael, both three year terms. On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that Linda Harrington is hereby reappointed as a member of the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office for seven years effective immediately and terminating on July 2004; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Jaine Elkind Eney is hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Assessment Review of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office for five years effective immediately and terminating on September 2002; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Jeffrey Marston is hereby reappointed as a member of the Housing Authority of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office for five years, effective immediately, and terminating on September 2002; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Paul Winnick is hereby reappointed as a member of the Housing Authority of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office for five years, effective immediately, and terminating on September 2002; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Camille Odierna is hereby reappointed as a member of the Traffic Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office for three year term effective immediately, and terminating on January 1999; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Madeline Berg is hereby reappointed as a member of the Coastal Zone Management Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office for three years effective immediately, and terminating on August 1999; and BE IT FURTHER, 10 September 3, 1997 RESOLVED, that Howard McMichael is hereby reappointed as a member of the Coastal Zone Management Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office for three years effective immediately, and terminating on August 1999. 2. Consideration of Water Rate Increase The Administrator said that the rates for water had not increase since 1992, and it was being recommended by John Hock, Manager of WJWW, to do an increase. He said doing so would help to generate sufficient income to fund the capital project expenses and debt service that are associated with the capital improvement program of which the Town pays 21%. If the Town were not to fund the capital improvements with income from user fees, we would need to levy and additional property tax to raise funds for improvements. We would prefer to avoid a tax levy for this purpose, the more equitable approach is to have the users of the system pay in proportion to their use of water. He said that over the next year the Town would be responsible for about$547,000 in capital improvements. Mr. Altieri said that WJWW has structured the proposed increase in two parts, basic quarterly service would be increased, this service charge is charged regardless of use, and there would be an increase to the second part which is for actual water usage. The breakdown is that the average basic rate per year now is $15.84, which would increase to $39.84 per year, and the average increase to actual water usage would rise to an average of$24.00 per year. He said that the rates have not increased for many years, and that many tax exempt entities use huge amounts of water, and that as things age, more improvements need to be done. The Supervisor said that she had requested a cost comparison of charges from other water companies be done by John Hock, which is certain to show that we have extremely favorable rates. She said that the comparison will be ready for the next meeting. 3. Authorization -Westchester Joint Water Works - Rye Lake Project The final project cost on the project was $4,637,921.52 compared to the previously approved amount of$4,052,000.00, or$585,721.52 over the amount previously approved for the Rye Lake Project Mr. Altieri said that Mr. Hock had attached an analyses of the project costs using several scenarios and in comparing them to the final project cost based on the mediation settlement. It is noted that with every alternative it would have resulted in substantially higher costs to WJWW. He said in the memo that although it was necessary to make assumptions in arriving at the comparisons, it was believed that with the mediation experience behind us, it is reasonable to assume that we would have paid out the amounts shown in any case. Supervisor Price thanked Donald Mazin and Frank Auletta for mediating a very bad situation and for assisting in avoiding long and expensive litigation. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS,.The Rye Lake Improvement Project (A-958-A)was forced into a mediation dispute with the contractor; and WHEREAS, mediation resulted in additional costs for the Rye Lake Improvement Project: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT 11 September 3, 1997 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby approve additional costs for the A-958A-Rye Lake Improvement project of the Westchester Joint Water Works in the amount of$124,139 for the Town of Mamaroneck. 4. Authorization -.Renewal of Retainer Agreement-Counsel to Planning and Zoning Boards The Town Administrator said that he had attached a proposed renewal of the retainer agreement with Robinson, Silverman, Pearce, Aronsohn & Berman to serve as counsel to the Planning and Zoning Boards. The current agreement provides for a base retainer amount of$28,000 for attending the Planning and Zoning board meetings, and conducting all work related to the meetings, which includes drafting of resolutions, decisions, research, and attendance at the staff meeting held each month to review applications. As for litigation, the firm provided representation for up to two legal actions against the Town. We have reviewed with Bob Davis the work completed over the last year and are proposing the following changes to the retainer. Based upon the number of hours spent on this work in the last year, the base retainer would be increased to $33,000. With respect to litigation, and drafting of legislation for the Town, the first 55 hours of this type of work would be included in the base retainer. Beyond the 55 hours, the firm would charge the hourly rates listed in the agreement. All other terms of the retainer remain the same. Authorization is requested to execute the retainer on behalf of the Town. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Agreement with Robinson, Silverman, Pearce, Aronsohn & Berman to serve as counsel to the Planning and Zoning Boards for a base retainer of$33,000 and for the first 55 hours of work beyond which there will be an additional hourly charge as per the agreement; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 5. Bond Resolution -GEIS The Administrator explained that the proposed Bond Resolution is to borrow funds to pay for fees and consultant services for the GEIS concerning country club properties. The resolution is in the amount of$300,000 but that amount is for the maximum authorized, not the actual amount to be borrowed. He recommended that it be approved. Councilwoman O'Keeffe questioned the amount, then said that if we were only going to borrow$200,000, that is all this bond amount should be, and she did not agree that we authorize the maximum. The Administrator explained that to go out and borrow in smaller sums becomes expensive, adding that the paperwork is also overwhelming. The Supervisor said that the Comptroller originally had requested that this amount be set for$550,000, and that when we ask for still smaller amounts, it is not cost effective. Councilwoman O'Keeffe repeated her objection. 12 i September 3, 1997 The other Councilmembers all said that they agreed with the Comptroller. The following bond resolution was adopted by the majority: BOND RESOLUTION DATED SEPTEMBER 3, 1997. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF$300,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY COSTS RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF A GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT(PHASE III) CONCERNING COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES PLANNED IN AND FOR SAID TOWN. WHEREAS, by bond resolutions dated October 4, 1994 and January 3, 1996, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, authorized the issuance of an aggregate $550,000 serial bonds to pay the cost of the preparation of a generic environmental impact statement(Phase II) concerning country club properties planned in and for the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York; and WHEREAS, it has now been determined that $300,000 serial bonds will be required to complete a Phase III of such planning, being a separate phase of such planning ; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the preparation of a generic environmental impact statement (Phase III) concerning country club properties planned in and for the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, including incidental expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $300,000 serial bonds of said Town pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of the such specific object or purpose is hereby determined to be $300,000, and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of the $300,000 serial bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is five years, pursuant to subdivision 62(2nd) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will not exceed five years. Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond.anticipation notes.in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 5. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Town a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. Section 6. Such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the Supervisor and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or 13 September 3, 1997 impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Town Clerk Section 7. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as the Supervisor shall deem best for the interests of the Town; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, the Supervisor shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds The receipt of the Supervisor shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 8. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the Town by the facsimile signature of its Supervisor, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the Town) , the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the Supervisor. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the Town not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine Section 9 This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 10. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend'money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution Section 11. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Daily Times the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 35.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call which resulted as follows: Councilwoman Wiftner VOTING AYE Councilman Weprin VOTING AYE Councilwoman O'Keeffe VOTING NAY Councilman Ryan VOTING AYE Supervisor Price VOTING AYE The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 14 September 3, 1997 6. Bond Resolution.- Replacement of Sidewalks and Curbs The Administrator said that at a previous meeting the contract for the replacement of sidewalks and curbs was awarded in the amount of $165,000. This bond is for$175,000 which will fund the project and pay for bonding costs as well as project contingencies. The following bond resolution was unanimously adopted BOND RESOLUTION DATED SEPTEMBER 3, 1997. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $175,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS AND CURBS THROUGHOUT AND IN AND FOR SAID TOWN. WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital project hereinafter described, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality, Review Act, have been performed; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the class of objects or purposes of paying the cost of the reconstruction of sidewalks and curbs throughout and in and for the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $175,000 serial bonds of said Town, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of such class of objects or purposes is $175,000, and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of the $175,000 serial bonds of said Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is ten years, pursuant to subdivision 24 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 5. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Town a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. Section 6. Such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature 15 I September 3, 1997 of the Supervisor and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Town Clerk. Section 7. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as the Supervisor shall deem best for the interests of the Town; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, the Supervisor shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the Supervisor shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 8. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the Town by the facsimile signature*of its Supervisor, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the Town), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall by determined by the Supervisor. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the Town not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine. Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150- 2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 10. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or a) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 11. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in full in the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 12. This resolution is adopted subject to permissive referendum in accordance with Section 35.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call which resulted as follows: 16 September 3, 1997 Councilwoman Wittner VOTING AYE Councilman Weprin VOTING AYE Councilwoman O'Keeffe VOTING AYE Councilman Ryan VOTING AYE Supervisor Price VOTING AYE The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 7. Authorization - Easement Agreement- Coventry Court Subdivision The Administrator said that authorization for the Easement Agreement Coventry Court Subdivision was now ready for adoption. He reminded the Board that earlier this year, the Planning Board approved a four-lot subdivision on Fenimore Road near the intersection of Cornell St. The subdivision is bordered by the residential properties on one side and the Bonnie Briar Country Club on the other side. As part of the subdivision approval, the developer was required to provide a storm water detention area and storm drain pipe easement on lot#4. He said the Board members had all received a copy of the proposed easement agreement between the Town and the developer for the two drainage areas. Under the terms of the easement, the property owner is precluded from constructing any structures in the easement area. The property owner may plant shrubs and grass. In addition should the property owner fail to maintain the retention area, the Town can conduct the maintenance and charge the cost to the property owner. He also made note that on page two of the agreement was an amendment to the wording. The original wording is not clear concerning the Town's responsibility to replace asphalt on the site if we were to disturb the asphalt to replace the storm sewer. The amended wording limits the Town's responsibility to replace the asphalt in the easement area as shown on the attached map. Councilwoman Wittner asked what the consequences would be if the owner should put deep- rooted plantings in that area. Councilman Ryan said that even if they were planted they would in all likelihood die, but that it was his understanding that it would be the homeowner's responsibility. The Administrator agreed, then said that the easement agreement has been reviewed by counsel and it is recommended that the Supervisor be authorized to execute the agreement. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Easement Agreement between the Town and Purchase Properties, Inc., Box 567, Purchase, NY, on the property known as the Coventry Court Subdivision; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 8. Discussion - Merger of TCI and Cablevision Councilman Ryan explained that TCI had entered into an agreement with Cablevision Systems Corporation to be bought by them. Under our franchise agreement, TCI and Cablevision are required to file formal notice to us for review and approval. He said that he had given everyone a copy of the filing, and at the next Board meeting it would be necessary 17 September 3, 1997 to pass a resolution either in favor of or against the sale. There then was a discussion on the types of services, our responsibilities, and what we in actuality can or can not mandate. Councilman Ryan said that the proposed resolution would be prepared for the next meeting of the Board. 9. Salary Authorizations - Building Department -Assessors Office -Community Services - Recreation Assistant Building Inspector The Administrator said that authorization is requested to hire Kevin Moore as Assistant Building and Plumbing Inspector at a salary of$40,215, effective,September 2, 1997. He said that Mr. Moore will be replacing Bill Gerity who resigned last month to take a Building Inspector position in Rye Brook. Mr. Moore has 15 years of construction experience including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical knowledge and has already completed the NYS Basic Code Enforcement Training Program. He was one of five candidates interviewed from the Civil Service List of persons who had successfully passed the Assistant Building and Plumbing Inspector exam and we believe he is the best suited for this job. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Kevin Moore as Asst. Building & Plumbing Inspector at a salary of$40,215 effective 9/2/97. Mr Altieri said that authorization was being requested to hire Pamela Kaider as Real Property Data-Collector. He said that Pamela has worked part time in the Assessors Office since June, 1996, is a resident of Larchmont, had graduated from St. Michael's College in 1994. As Real Property Data Collector, Pamela will conduct field inspections of residential dwellings and collect and verify data and record changes. She will continue to operate a computer terminal for data entry of assessment records and prepare and summarize assessment information. He said that if the Town adopts the State's procedures for property data collection, we will be eligible for funding that can be applied towards the data collectors salary. The position will be partly funded through the elimination of two part time positions currently appropriated in the Assessors budget. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Pamela Kaider, in the amount of$27,095, for her services as a Real Property Data Collector, effective September 8, 1997. Community Services_ The Town Administrator said authorization is being requested to hire Beverly Nolan as Program Coordinator of the Senior Center at an hourly rate of$12.50. Beverly will work approximately 20 hours per week at the Senior Center and will replace Helen Mohan who recently resigned. 18 September 3, 1997 On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Beverly Nolan as Program coordinator of the Senior Center effective August 18, 1997 at an hourly rate of$12:50, for approximately 20 hours per week. Recreation On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that As provided for in the 1997 Town Budget, authority is hereby given for the payment of salary to the following: Nicolas Bourguignon, Tennis Instructor, $10 1hour, effective retroactive to 7128197. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The Supervisor read letters from Mike Gilligan, Chair of the 1997 PGA, and from Andrew O'Rourke, County Executive, who both thanked.the Town for hosting the event. She said she had also heard from the President of Winged Foot, and Joe Mirabella. October 20, 1997 Ms. Elaine Price Town Supervisor Town of Mamaroneck 740 W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY 1054 Dear Elaine: What a grand conversation today, and thanks so much for letting me quote you in FOOTNOTES. This kind of expression from you means a great deal to me personally, as editor, and to all of us at Winged Foo4 I'm sure. We continue to get rave reviews, reports, letters, etc., from all over about PGA '97, and it is gratifying indeed. The land of Winged Foot is already back in shape so well that one would scarcely know such a monumental undertaking took place here just two months ago. As agreed, I will plan on quoting you per the statement below, subject to your approval and anything you care to add, delete, etc.: Ms. Elaine Price, the Town of Mamaroneck's Town Supervisor(i.e., Mayor) when it was all over said, "It was an exciting time, one I'll remember as long as l live, and I mean remember'gratefully; both for myself and for Mamaroneck, because it was so good for the community. To think of the scenes from the blimp of our town, and our name on the dateline of the news stories going all over the world that week was thrilling. And I must add how much we all enjoyed the warm relationship we had with Winged Foot, and I mean everyone at the club we worked with, and the PGA, too. I just can't say enough good about the way the traffic was handled, which we thought was going to be controlled well, in view of all the planning and arrangements that 19 September 3, 1997 were made for i4 but it exceeded my grandest hopes with all those buses and off-site parking. We were a little nervous at first about how it might tie up our streets, but there was not one single time or place that we had a problem---whether coming off of 1-95, or the train station, or anywhere. As far as traffic was concerned, we hardly knew the tournament was going on. I must say that if an event like this comes back to Winged Foot sometime in the future, we would give it a warm welcome." In closing, I not only thank you for permission to quote you(and to repeat; subject to any editing you care to make) but for the spirit of cooperation and friendship you and your colleagues extended to us. Those signs you put up just before the event are beautiful, and the banners across the streets, were so festive, also. This was a lovely thing to do, and we will make respectful note of it in our own historical records. Douglas LaRue Smith August 19.1997 Honorable Andrew P. O'Rourke County Executive WESTCHESTER COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING Michelin Office Building White Plains NY 10601 Dear Mr. O'Rourke: Let me be one of many to congratulate the County in its substantial role in the successful outcome of the PGA Championship at Winged Foot: I am fully aware of the innumerable hours spent in resolving traffic and transport issues. I was also impressed by the effective public relations brochures and business incentive packages put together by you and your staff. Westchester County and the golfing profession were well served by your initiative and attention to detail. The Town enjoyed working with Westchester County on this wonderful event. We will retain wonderful memories.of an exciting and well organized PGA Championship. Your contributions are deeply appreciated by all of Mamaroneck Town. Cordially ELAINE PRICE SUPERVISOR ARTICLE FROM THE DAILY TIMES - SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 RESPONSE TO EVENT WAS GRATIFYING After spending nearly two years preparing for the 79th PGA Championship, it is hard to believe that it is time to say good-bye to a community that has been, so good to both me and the PGA of America. As I look back on the event itself, I remember great golf, beautiful weather and. the best golf fans a PGA championship has seen in years. It was a week full of memories the PGA of America, New York state, Westchester County, the Town of Mamaroneck and, the entire world will remember for a long time. As I pack my office in preparation for the 1999 PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club, I anticipate two more years of hard work and new. experiences. I can only hope that I receive the support; generosity and 20 September 3, 1997 enthusiasm I have found here in Westchester. The hours of hard work given to the event by the individuals of this community went beyond the call of duty. The effor4 involved in organizing the community task force (state, county and town) was astonishing!Both this group, as well as the entire Westchester community, set a precedent for the future communities the PGA of America will visit in the years to come. For this, I thank your lovely community. MICHAEL P. GILLIGAN DIRECTOR OF THE 79TH PGA CHAMPIONSHIP SUPERVISOR REPORTS Supervisor Price said that she had received many positive statements regarding the new signs that had been put up at the entrances to the Town, saying that she herself was very impressed with them. She then said that it would be necessary to change the meeting dates in October,and on her motion seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the meeting dates for October be changed to October 8, and October 22, 1997. . The Supervisor invited everyone to attend our next regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 17, 1997, here at the Town Center Court Room at 8:15 PM. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ernie Odierna, said that he was pleased with the fine organization that went into the PGA and that everyone's concerns had mostly been unfounded, signs were plentiful and the temporary signs had been quickly removed. He continued that there had been no traffic problems, and that the police had been.courteous and helpful. He then said that the crime situation.in his area seemed to be rising and he had met with the Police Chief and suggested that a monthly report be given. He said that the light at Carl's was still out, as were'some around the Duck Pond. The Supervisor said that Con Edison was the culprit and they have been called. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor said that she wished to adjourn the meeting in memory of Dorothy.Haigney, who had been a lifelong activist, member of the DAR, and an extremely gracious lady, who was very special. And that the mother of George Latimer, our County Legislator, had passed away unexpectedly on August 31st. She sent sympathy and good wishes to all their family and friends. 21 September 3, 1997 Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk C:I MSOFFICEIWINWORDIMin197minf109-03x.doc 22