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TOWN BOARD AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING-Wednesday,January 7, 1998-Town Center Court Room-8:15 PM
7: 00 PM SWEARING IN CEREMONY -Elaine Price,Supervisor,Paul A. Ryan,Councilman,
Valerie M.O'Keeffe, Councilwoman,
David Klein,Town Justice
and George Latimer,County Legislator
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING-8:15 PM
CALL TO ATTENTION-Location of Exits
Taken out of order
2. Resolution-Transfer of Cable TV Franchise
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. Fire Claims
2. Other Business
ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
APPOINTMENTS OF:
Acting Highway Superintendent
Board of Architectural Review
Budget Officer
Civil Officers
Comptroller
Receiver of Taxes
Police Pension Fund-Trustees
Police Pension Fund-Treasurer
REAPPOINTMENTS:
Board of Ethics
SUPERVISOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
Deputy Supervisor .
DESIGNATION OF:
Town Board Meetings
Official Newspapers
Depositories of Funds and Bank Signatures
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization -Interagency Agreement-Southeast Consortium
3. Report of Bids-Contract TA97-8-Two Refuse Collection Trucks
4. Report of Bids-Fuel Oil,Street Painting,and Police Uniforms
5. Set Public Hearing-Amendments to Waterfront Revitalization Law
6. Designation -Delegate of Association of Towns
7. Salary Authorizations-1997/1998 Management and Non-Union Personnel
-Recreation
-Comptroller's Office
-Ambulance District
8. Authorization-Request For Use of Voting Machines-Village of
Larchmont,March 17,1998 Elections
9. Discussion and Authorization-Filming at Murray Avenue School and
Child Acting Permits.
10. Authorization-Change Date of Town Board Meeting from February 18th
to February 25th.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT-In Memory of P.Thomas Leddy,former Highway Superintendent and"Uncle"Carl Carpino,
Sr.
Next regularly scheduled meetings-January 21,1998 and February 4, 1998
Any physically handicapped person needing special assistance in order to attend the meeting should call the
Town Administrator's office at 381-7810.
JANUARY 7, 1998
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN
BOARD AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7,
1998 AT 8:15 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER,
740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NY
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Price at 8:20
PM.
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 ATTENTION
Supervisor Price pointed out to those assembled the locations of exits as required by law
for public gatherings.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Price at 8:30 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 Wittner
1. Fire Claims:
Commissioner O'Keeffe presented fire claims for authorization of payment ,
thereafter on Councilman motion, seconded by Commissioner , 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:
JANUARY 7, 1998
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. $ 100.00
AT &T Capital Leasing 199.62
Bell Atlantic 399.25
CarQuest of Larchmont 42.23
C A Turner Co. Inc. 4.67.80
Cleaning Systems 7.90
Cleaning Systems 55.45
Coyne Textiles 121.70
D'Agostino Tailors 110.00
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works Inc. 47.00
Giacomo Service Center, Inc. 653.30
Grants Florist 112.75
N. Capocci 995.00
New York State Association of Fire Chiefs 28.00
Poland Springs Water 58.23
Quest Diagnostics 205.21
TCD Communications 85.00
TCD Communications 307.00
TCD Communications 417.40
TCD Communications 824.00
TCD Communications 200.00
TCD Communications 143.00
The Tool Nut 205.19
Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighter Association 220.08
William Premuroso 51.07
William Roman 300.00
Westchester Elevator Service 170.00
$ 6,526.18
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the Commission
unanimously adjourned at 8:55 PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
2. TRANSFER OF CABLE FRANCHISE FROM TCI TO CABLEVISION
Councilman Ryan reported that there had been many meetings and much dialogue on this
proposed transfer of the Cable TV franchise. He said that 38 franchises have approved
the transfer and everything appears to be in order therefore the prior resolution has to be
rescinded and the new resolution adopted. He noted that the Board of Control met on
December 31, 1997, to discuss the resolution which rescinds the previously approved
resolution relating to the transfer of the telecommunications franchise and approves a
new version of the resolution of transfer. He said the basis for this new resolution is
considerable correspondence and telephone conversations between the Board of Control,
TCI and Cablevision regarding issues of the three municipalities, all of the various
documents associated with this matter including answers to questions and responses to
the draft agreement are incorporated into the documents so that the commitments and
assurances made by TCI and Cablevision will be part and parcel of the record. The Board
of Control adopted a resolution recommending that the three local municipalities adopt
this new resolution.
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was
unanimously adopted,
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WHEREAS, UA-Columbia Cablevision of Westchester, Inc. d/b/a TCI Cable of
Westchester("Franchisee") is the duly authorized holder of a franchise (as amended to
date, the "Franchise") authorizing the operation and maintenance of a cable television
system (the "System") and authorizing Franchisee to serve the Town of Mamaroneck (the
"Franchise Authority")with cable television services; and
WHEREAS, Franchisee is currently a 100% indirectly owned subsidiary of TCI
Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("TCIC"); and
WHEREAS, TCIC, Cablevision Systems Corporation, a Delaware corporation
("CSC") and certain of CSC's subsidiaries have entered into a Contribution and Merger
Agreement dated as of June 6, 1997 (the "Merger Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, prior to the closing date of the transactions contemplated in the merger
agreement(the "Closing Date"), Franchisee, or the owner thereof, will undergo an internal
corporate reorganization (the "Reorganization"); and
WHEREAS, upon or following the Closing Date, the Franchise will be assigned, or
control thereof transferred to CSC or to an indirectly or directly held affiliate of CSC (the
"Transfer"); and
WHEREAS, Franchisee as Transferor/Assignor and CSC as Transferee/Assignee,
respectively, have filed Federal Communications Commission Form 394 requesting
consent by the Franchise Authority to the Reorganization and Transfer; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, through the Larch mont-Mamaroneck Cable
TV Board of Control, had requested additional information, clarification and assurances
as outlined in a draft agreement(Exhibit A) among TCIC, CSC and the three Franchising
Authorities served by the Board of Control and letter to Cablevision of Westchester and
TCI Cable of Westchester(Exhibit B) dated November 10, 1997 from the Administrator for
the Board of Control, which documents are incorporated in and made a part of this
resolution; and
WHEREAS, the requested additional information, clarification and assurances have
been received in the following documents which are incorporated in and made a part of
this resolution:
1. December 4, 1997 letter from Joshua Koenig, on behalf of TCI Cable of Westchester, to
the Administrator for the Board of Control (Exhibit C);
2. December 4, 1997 letter from John Urban, Vice President of Cablevision to the
Administrator for the Board of Control (Exhibit D);
3. December 15, 1997 letter from Joshua Koenig, on behalf of TCI Cable of Westchester, to
the Administrator for the Board of Control (Exhibit E);
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Mamaroneck as
follows:
1. The Resolution, adopted on November 18, 1997, approving the transfer of the
telecommunications franchise, is hereby rescinded.
2. The Franchise Authority finds that Franchisee, under the control of CSC meets the
legal, financial and technical qualifications to perform the requirements of the Franchise.
3. The Franchise Authority hereby consents to the Reorganization and Transfer to the
extent that the consent of the Franchise Authority is required by the terms of the
Franchise and applicable law.
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4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
Councilman Ryan then introduced Emily Spaulding, Director of Public Relations for
Cablevision. She said that the transfer could take effect as early as Valentines Day. She
said that there would be no immediate changes while they evaluated the present systems.
The Supervisor questioned the location of News 12 which is on 44 here but on channel 12
everywhere else. Ms. Spaulding said that it would be put on 12 in the near future. There
then ensued a discussion on programming, customer support and franchise fees.
ADDED ITEM
ACTING HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
The Supervisor explained that Shimon Gitlitz, the current Superintendent would be taking
a leave of absence, so that it would be necessary to appoint someone to act in his stead.
Then, on motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that Stephen V. Altieri is hereby appointed acting
Highway Superintendent effective January 24, 1998.
ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that Edward Z. Jacobson is hereby reappointed a
member and Chairman of the Board of Architectural Review, to
serve a term of office of three years, effective January 1, 1998
and terminating on December 31, 2000.
BOARD OF ETHICS
2 Appointees
RESOLVED, that Anna Reisman be, and she hereby is
reappointed Chairman of the Board of Ethics for the year 1998;
and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Martin Ronan is hereby appointed as a
member of the Board of Ethics, to serve a term of office of
three year, effective January 1, 1998 and terminating on
December 31, 2000.
CIVIL OFFICERS
On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
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unanimously,
RESOLVED, that Jay Reynolds is hereby appointed as a Civil
Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office of
one year, effective January 1, 1998 and terminating on
December 31, 1998; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Joseph Mitchell is hereby appointed as a Civil
Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office of
one year, effective January 1, 1998 and terminating on
December 31, 1998; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Daniel Tutolo is hereby appointed as a Civil
Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office of
one year, effective January 1, 1998 and terminating on
December 31, 1998.
TRUSTEES - POLICE PENSION FUND
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that Supervisor Price and Councilman Ryan be,
and they hereby are appointed Trustees of the Police Pension
Fund of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1998; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Carmine A. DeLuca be and he is appointed
Treasurer of the Police Pension Fund of the Town of
Mamaroneck for the year 1998.
BUDGET OFFICER
Supervisor's Appointment
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor hereby appoints Stephen V.
Altieri, Town Administrator as Budget Officer for the year 1998.
DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
ONE YEAR TERM -1 APPOINTEE `
Supervisor's Appointment
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the Supervisor's recommendation
Paul A. Ryan be and he is hereby appointed Deputy Supervisor
of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 1998 to serve in the
absence of the Supervisor.
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TOWN BOARD MEETINGS
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Town Board be
held in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post
Road, Mamaroneck at 8:15 PM on the first and third
Wednesdays of each month except when only one meeting will
be held in July and August said dates to be scheduled at a later
time; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that said meetings, dates and places may be
changed at the pleasure of the Board upon adequate notice
being given.
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS:
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Daily Times and the Soundview News be,
and they hereby are, designated the official newspapers of the
Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing legal
notices during 1998.
DEPOSITORIES OF FUNDS:
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the following banks and trust companies are
hereby designated as depositories for funds of the Town of
Mamaroneck for the year 1998 to be continued in their present
status:
MBIA CLASS Investments, Armonk
The Bank of New York County Trust Region
The Chase Manhattan Bank, NA
Fleet Bank, NA
Hudson Valley Bank
First Union Bank
BANK SIGNATURES:
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that all authority heretofore granted to withdraw
funds from and to draw checks, drafts and other orders upon
the Town of Mamaroneck accounts maintained at the aforesaid
banks hereby is rescinded and revoked and hereafter such
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withdrawals, checks, drafts and other orders shall be
authorized when signed by signature or facsimile signature of
the Town Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor and Comptroller, or
Deputy Comptroller; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that all withdrawals, checks, drafts and other
orders relative to the Community Services Discretionary Fund
located at the Bank of New York shall be authorized when
signed by the signatures of Kathie Kopa, Director of
Community Services, and Stephen V. Altieri, Town
Administrator
COMPTROLLER:
On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that Carmine DeLuca is hereby appointed
Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck for a term of two years
commencing January 1,1998 and terminating on December 31,
1999.
RECEIVER OF TAXES:
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that Carmine DeLuca is hereby appointed Receiver
of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck for a term of two years
commencing January 1, 1998 and terminating on December 31,
1999.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. AUTHORIZATION - INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT -SOUTHEAST CONSORTIUM
AGREEMENT
Mr. Altieri said this item was the renewal agreement between the Southeast Consortium
and the Town. The terms of the agreement are identical to those of last year with the
exception that our subsidy of the program will rise to $14,007. This amount has been
approved in the 1998 Town Budget. Our subsidy is for the unincorporated Town, the
Village of Larchmont and that portion of the Village of Mamaroneck in the Town. The
Town Attorney said item 5 should be amended to read that the resolution could be
amended by their Board approval. The Administrator then requested authorization to
execute this agreement.
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
agreement between the Town and Southeast Consortium as
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amended; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized
to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town.
3. REPORT OF BIDS - Contract TA97-8 Refuse Collection Trucks
Mr. Altieri said that on December 17, 1997 the Town publicly opened and read bids
received for the refuse collection trucks. The contract specifications call for the vendor
to furnish and deliver two yard refuse collection trucks. Bids were received by two
vendors and besides the bids, the Town received a price proposal from the refuse body
dealer listed on the state contract for refuse collection trucks. The low bid submitted by
Empire Equipment Sales Co. Inc. for the refuse collection truck was $1 10,672 per vehicle.
The state contract vendor price was $98,578. Due to the price difference we felt it was
important to make a detailed comparison of the specifications to determine differences if
the differences in the specifications were significant.
Our specifications for refuse collection trucks are designed for the type of use
experienced in the Town. This includes the collection of recyclables, rubbish, dumpsters
and large barrels. The vehicle is also designed for highway travel to the transfer station in
Mt. Vernon. We discovered important differences between our bid specifications and
those of the state contract. The most important differences between the specifications
are the size and type of engine and the extended warranties required for drive train
components. The engine specified in the state specifications is an engine no longer in
production and it is a mechanical engine. It is also a smaller engine that will not suit our
purpose. New federal emission regulations require manufacturers to convert to electronic
engines. This being the case, parts for the older engines will become more difficult to find
over time. Our bid specifications also required five year warranties for drive train
components. The state specifications include a one year warranty. Due to the high cost
of repairing or replacing components such as transmissions and rear axles, we find the
warranty to be in our best interest. The cost to bring the state contract vehicle up to the
specifications of the Town would drive the cost of the state contract vehicle to $1 17,000.
Therefore, based upon our evaluation of the alternatives our recommendation is to award
the contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the Town's specifications, Empire
Equipment Sales Co. The contract award is for the contractor to furnish and deliver two
refuse collection trucks at a total cost of$221,344. Authorization is requested to execute
a contract with Empire Equipment Sales Co. for this purchase.
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes that Contract TA-
97-8 for Refuse Collection Trucks be awarded to Empire Equipment
Sales Company, t he lowest responsible bidder, for them to furnish the
Town two refuse collection trucks at a total cost of$221,344; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to execute
said contract on behalf of the Town.
4. REPORT OF BIDS -STREET PAINTING, POLICE UNIFORMS AND FUEL OIL
The Administrator requested authorization to accept the following bids for the year 1998.
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STREET PAINTING
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes that Contract for
Street Painting to M&S Striping who bid $.06 for reflectorized, and $.04 .
for non-reflectorized.
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to execute
said contract on behalf of the Town.
POLICE UNIFORMS
Police Winter& Summer Uniforms
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wiftner, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes that Contract for
Police Uniforms to New England Uniform who bid $551.00 per
complete uniform.
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to execute
said contract on behalf of the Town.
FUEL OIL
Fuel Oil #2
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wiftner, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize a Contract for
Fuel Oil, fuel oil #2, to Lawrence Heat and Power Company, the lowest
responsible bidder at$ .6610 per gallon.
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to execute
said contract on behalf of the Town.
The following bids were received for fuel oil:
Lawrence Heat& Power Corp. -$ .6610 per gallon
Valley Oil Company -$ .7560 per gallon
5. SET PUBLIC HEARING -Amendment to Waterfront Revitalization Law
Councilwoman Wiftner explained that the current law states that all Type I and Unlisted
Actions as defined by the State Environmental Quality Review Law(SEAR) and the
Mamaroneck EQR law are to be referred to the Coastal Zone Management Commission for
consistency review with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. The amended law
simplifies the procedures by listing all those actions not subject to review. Basing the
Consistency law on SEQR as the Dept. of State (DOS) originally advised has been difficult
to explain and has left out some small projects that might have an effect on our
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environment. Some of the latter have been referred to the CZMC by the former Building
Inspector purely on a voluntary, subjective basis. The DOS now advises that Consistency
should be taken out of the realm of SEQR. The Town Administrator then recommended
the public hearing be set for the January 21 meeting.
Following discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman
Ryan, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date
for Public Hearing on the Amendment to the Waterfront
Revitalization Law for January 21, 1998; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to
publish the notice of Public Hearing in a designated Town
Newspaper.
6. Designation of Delegate -Association of Town's Annual Meeting
Councilwoman Wittner and O'Keeffe both volunteered to attend the meeting
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner to attend The 1998 Training School
&Association of Town's Meeting to be held at the New York
Hilton Hotel in New York City on February 15-18, 1998; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Councilwoman Valerie O'Keeffe is hereby
designated the alternate should Councilwoman Wittner not be
able to attend; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that she is hereby designated to vote at the general
session on behalf of the Town.
7. SALARY AUTHORIZATIONS - 1997-1998 MANAGEMENT AND NON-UNION PERSONNEL
- RECREATION
-Comptroller's Office
-Ambulance District
1997-1998 MANAGEMENT AND NON-UNION PERSONNEL -
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1998 Town Budget that
the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to
the following:
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EMPLOYEE 1996 Salary Proposed Proposed
1997 1998
Stephen Altieri -Town Admin $88,760 $92,730 $95,770
Richard Rivera - Police Chief $82,000 $85,075 $88,075
Carmine DeLuca -Comptroller $63.375 $65,750 $68,050
William Zimmermann - Rec. Supt. $67,875 $70,760 $73,240
Ross Valenza -Assessor $66,000 Salary $68,310
Kathy Kopa - Dir. Comm. Services $42,765 $44,585 $46,145
Shimon Gitlitz -Supt. of Highways $61,850 $64,480 Will be
on leave
Michael Orchanian - Supt. of Bldgs. $35,000 $36,400 $37,765
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Joseph Paterno -General Foreman $47,600 Salary $49,270
Paulette Gabbriellini -Asst. to Admin$41,240 $42,790 $43,150
James Athey - Environmental Coord.$31,000 Appointed $32,085
Lillian Robustelli -Sec. to Supervisor $40,185 $41,890 $43,355
Kathy Graham -Sec. to Police Chief $36,325 $37,690 $39,010
Robert Lunde -Ice Rink Manager $40,360 $41,875 $43,340
Susan Guimaeres -Sec. to T. Admin * $32,000 $33,360 $34,530
PART TIME PERSONNEL
Starting date 1996 hrly rate Proposed 1998
Grace Rozzi Clerk- Court 11/10/86 $9.75 $10.25
Peter Perciasepe Fire Inspector 2/25/87 $10.50 $11.00
Peter Chido Clerk -Highway 1/7/88 $9.75 $10.25
Lillian Sten Clerk-Adm/Sup 6120/94 $9.50 $10.00
Donna Coppa Clerk-Comptroller 115/98 N/A $10.00
Thomas Capello Meters- Highway 3123/92 $10.25 $10.75
Jessica DeRosa Clerk-Adm/Sup 11/20/97 $10.00*
School Crossing Guards $49/day $55/day
RECREATION
On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1998 Town Budget that
the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to
the following:
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Ernest E. Ricketts, Youth Hockey Instructor, $7/hour, effective retroactive to 12/16/97.
Brian Fay, Hommocks Pool, Life Guard, change of salary to $6.75/hour, effective 1/2/98.
PART-TIME CLERK IN COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE
The Administrator said authorization is requested to hire Donna Coppa as a part-time
clerk in the Comptroller/Tax office effective January 5, 1998 at$10/hour. Donna will be
replacing Evelyn Nero who resigned last month.
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of$10 per hour to Donna Coppa, as a part-time clerk in
the Comptroller/Tax Offices, effective January 5, 1998.
AMBULANCE ADMINISTRATOR
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
hiring of Dan Loewenheim at an hourly rate of$15.00 Days &
Eves, $14.00 Nights; effective January 7, 1998.
8. AUTHORIZATION - Request for Use of Voting Machines -Villages of
Larchmont and Mamaroneck
The Town Clerk said that she had received a request from both Villages for use of voting
machines in preparation for the Annual Village Election on March 17, 1998.
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
use of 17 voting machines by the Village of Mamaroneck
and the use of 11 voting machines by the Village of
Larchmont.
9. Discussion And Authorization - Filming At Murray Avenue School And
Child Acting Permits.
The Administrator reported that just before the Christmas holiday we were informed that a
scene from an upcoming motion picture was to be filmed at the Murray Avenue School.
As yet the filmed is unnamed but will star Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, and Ed Harris.
We learned that the film would involve over 300 actors and 450 crew and would be filmed
over three days; January 12, 13, and 14. A Thanksgiving pageant scene will be filmed at
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the school. The staging area for the production and crew will be at the Murray Ave.
School and the Bonnie Briar Country Club. Five police officers will be assigned to the
filming for security and traffic control. All costs for salary and meal allowances shall be
paid by the production company. At this time there is also the possibility that the
production company will use the Weaver St. Firehouse to feed the production company
staff. If this detail is completed, a rental will be paid for the use of the Firehouse. There is
a detail regarding this production that is new to the Town and requires authorization. The
filming will involve the use of children as actors in the film. Pursuant to Section 35.01 of
the New York State Arts and Cultural Affairs Law a child performer permit must be issued
by the Town. Although our filming law authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the
filming permit there appears no authorization to execute a child performer permit. The
Town Attorney therefore would prefer to have the Board grant this authorization.
Attached is a copy of the permit and a resolution drafted by the Town Attorney.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
Town Administrator to issue Child Performer Permits on
behalf of the Town.
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the permit application is as follows:
CHILD PERFORMER PERMIT
TOWN OF MAMARONECK
This application, pursuant to the New York State Arts and Cultural Affairs Law Section
35.01, regarding the employment, exhibition and/or use of a minor under the age of 16 as
a performer, is to be completed in full and presented with written consent(s) of parent(s)
or guardian(s) for such employment and/or use.
LEGAL/STAGE NAME(S) AGE PARENT/GUARDIAN RESIDENCE OF
OF CHILDREN PARENT/GUARDIAN
This application is a request for a permit to cover 125 minors who will be working as
extras on the film "Untitled NYC Project'
NAME OF PRODUCTION: "United NYC Project'
NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE# OF PRODUCER: StepMom Productions, Inc.
10 Columbus Circle, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10019 (212) 664-0021
NATURE OF PERFORMANCE: Motion Picture
DESCRIPTION OF PERFORMANCE The children will be working as background extras in a
staged harvest pageant M
PERFORMANCE
DATE(S) 5 Days between 1/5198 - 1/23/98 (currently scheduled for 1/10/98. 1/12198,
1/13198 1114/98)
TIME(S) To be determined. Hours will adhere to state and Screen Actors Guild
child labor laws.
TOTAL HRS/DAY(S): 8 Hrs/Day, 5 Days
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IF SCHOOL IS IN SESSION, ALTERNATIVE/COMPARABLE EDUCATION BEING
PROVIDED:
The children will get their work assignments ahead of time and will be given time to work
on their assignments.
SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN:_ Blanket Permit Request
SIGNATURE OF PRODUCER:
ISSUING AUTHORITY:
AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE DATE:
Resolution authorizing the Town Administrator to issue a child performer permit required
pursuant to the New York State Arts and Cultural Affairs Law Section 35.01 and in
accordance with the sample permit provided by the State, such terms and conditions to
be approved by the Town Attorney.
10. Authorization - Change Date Of Town Board Meeting From February
18th To February 25th.
On motion by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Weprin it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby changes the date of
the February 18 Town Board Meeting to February 25.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Supervisor read the following letter regarding an award received by Detective Gisin
from Westchester County.
I just wanted to make you aware of an award received by Detective
Tommy Gisin front the director of the Westchester County Department
of Consumer Protection on behalf of the County Executive.
Detective Gisin received the award for his perseverance in assisting a
senior citizen, Town Resident, who was being scammed by persons in
Florida.
Dear Chief Rivera:
Senior citizen scams in the United States cost citizens the loss of over
one billion dollars a year.
Due to the efforts of the Mamaroneck Police Department and Detective
Thomas Gisin, nine scam artists are being investigated and nine
indictments by the FBI are pending. The Mamaroneck Police
Department should be proud of the efforts of Detective Thomas Gisin,
who reached out to a senior who had lost$82,000 to these scams;
$30,000 was subsequently recovered and the scam artists accessibility
to the senior was effectively curtailed.
As the Director of the Department of Consumer Protection, I am pleased
to recommend Detective Thomas Gisin to County Executive Andrew P.
O'Rourke, for this distinguished service award of Westchester County.
Well done Police Chief Richard Rivera and Detective Thomas Gisin.
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Sincerely,
Castrenza J. DiCarlo
Director
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
r CERTIFICATE OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
PRESENTED TO:
DETECTIVE THOMAS GISIN
IN GRATEFUL APPRECIATION FOR GENEROUSLY GIVING YOUR TIME AND EFFORT
WHILE PROVIDING AN INVALUABLE SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF WESTCHESTER.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER 1997.
ANDREW O'ROURKE, COUNTY EXECUTIVE
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
The Supervisor also reported that grants are being sought for the East Creek Restoration,
she said that it is a mess near the Lexus dealership. She said that the reevaluation
committee needs two people from each of the Villages, and if anyone was interested in
serving to please contact her office.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ernie Odierna said that it was the cleanest season in years and that whatever was done
had worked. The recyclables were gone and he wished to commend the personnel.
He questioned whether salaries were public information, to which he was told they are.
ADJOURNMENT
In Memory of P. Thomas Leddy, former Highway Superintendent and "Uncle" Carl
Carpino, Sr.
The Supervisor spoke about Mr. Leddy, who had been a long-time, well-known Town
Superintendent of Highways who had recently died and of Carl Carpino Sr., who had a
passion for the Fire Department, his plantings, and people. She added that Grace
McWhitney, who was present at every Memorial Day celebration, and who gave the roll
call every year had also recently passed away, and that she wished to adjourn this
meeting in memory to all of them.
Then, on motion of Councilwoman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
.II unanimously,
J RESOLVED, that the Town Board meeting of January 7, 1998, be hereby adjourned in
memory of three very special people:
P. Thomas Leddy
Uncle Carl Carpino
Grace McWhitney
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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