HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998_06_03 Town Board Regular Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK
TOWN BOARD AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING -Wednesday, June 3, 1998, Town Center Court Room, 8:15 PM
THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 6:30 PM into a Work Session to discuss the Monroe
School Property and the Crime Stoppers Program.
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
CONVENE INTO WORK SESSION
RECESS WORK SESSION.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Presentation of 1997 Annual Report
2. Resolution of Endorsement - Environmental Protection Fund Applications
3. Resolution - Clean Air- Clean Water Bond Act- Inspection Station Program
5 Set Public Hearing - Bond Resolution Purchase of Land -Water Filtration Plant
6. Bond Resolution -Water System Projects
7. Authorization -Agreement for Collection Services -Ambulance District.
8. Authorization - Intermunicipal Agreement E911 System
9.. Report of Bids - HVAC Contract- Hommocks Ice Rink
10. Discussion - Noise Barriers - New York State Thruway
11. Salary Authorizations - Building Department
Recreation Department
Highway Department
Superintendent of Recreation
PROCLAMATION - Nancy Seligson
Joseph Vandernoot
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
REPORTS OF COUNCIL
Next regularly scheduled meetings - June 17, 1998
- July 15, 1998
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 HELD ON JUNE 3, 1998 AT
8:30 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W.
BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
PRESENT:
Supervisor: Elaine Price
Councilman: Paul Ryan
Councilman: Barry Weprin
Councilwoman: Phyllis Winner
Councilwoman: Valerie M. O'Keeffe
ALSO PRESENT:
Patricia DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Charlene Indelicato, Town Attorney
CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board convened into a Work Session at 6:30 PM in the Court Room of the Town
Center to discuss the Monroe Property and the Crime Stoppers Program. The latter
subject was not discussed because of insufficient time.
On motion duly made and seconded the Board adjourned at 8:30 PM to reconvene the
regular meeting in the Court Room.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Presentation of 1997 Annual Report
Paulette Gabbriellini, Assistant to the Administrator, explained that this is the first
Annual Report prepared by the Town since 1959. The project had been started by a
summer intern who had been assigned the project by, and worked with, the
Administrator. She had taken it over and completed the report. The report is a snapshot
of activities of the Town, showing an overview of all departments, and includes
information on volunteer boards and committees. Also included is the annual financial
report prepared by the Town's auditors. She said that extra copies could be obtained in.
the Town Clerk's Office, as well as in the libraries.
The Administrator thanked her, and said that neighborhood associations would be given
copies and that all volunteers on the Town's committees and boards would be sent
copies. He said that the Town is in excellent financial condition, surpluses were up, and
expenditures fell below projections, which is attributed to a mild winter resulting in less
expenditures for snow removal, and lower insurance rates because of a good loss ratio.
Robert Wassman said that it was an impressive document. The Board members also
said they were pleased with the report and thanked the Administrator and Ms.
Gabbriellini.
2. Resolution of Endorsement- Environmental Protection Fund Applications
There was no paperwork distributed for this item, but Mr. Altieri explained that
authorization from the Board was necessary to enable him to apply for these funds.
LONG ISLAND SOUND WATERSHED
INTERMUNICIPAL COUNCIL
On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
unanimously
JUNE 3, 1998
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
hereby authorizes the Town Administrator, Stephen V. Altieri,
to act on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck on all financial
matters pertaining to the grant application for the Long Island
Sound Watershed Intermunicipal Council.
AYES: Wittner, Weprin, O'Keeffe, Ryan, Price
NAYS: None
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CENTER
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck hereby authorizes the Town Administrator,
Stephen V. Altieri, to act on behalf of the Town of
Mamaroneck on all financial matters pertaining to the grant
application for the Environmental Resource Center.
AYES: Wittner, Weprin, O'Keeffe, Ryan, Price
NAYS: None
3. Resolution -Clean Air/Clean Water Bond Act - Inspection Station Program
The Administrator said that at the last Board meeting a resolution had been adopted
regarding this program, which provided grants of$5,000 to certified vehicle inspection
stations helping them to purchase new vehicle emission testing equipment. The
previously adopted resolution did not precisely follow required wording, therefore the
new proposed resolution distributed in the Board packets will have to be adopted.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the Clean Water/Clean Air Bond
Act of 1996, being Chapter 413 of the Laws of New York of
1996, the New York State Environmental Facilities
Corporation (the "Corporation") is authorized to provide
state assistance to villages, towns, and cities with a
population of less than one million, for small business
environmental compliance assistance projects which
enhance the quality of the air of the State through
compliance with environmental laws and regulations, or to
remedy or prevent environmental deficiencies (the "FAB Air
Program"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation has established the FAB Motor
Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance ("I&M"') Program
pursuant to the FAB Air Program to assist in the purchase of
enhanced automobile emissions testing equipment; and
WHEREAS, the governing body of the Town of Mamaroneck
(hereinafter, the "Municipality"), after due consideration, has
determined that participation in the FAB I&M Program is
desirable and in the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING
BODY OF THE MUNICIPALITY AS FOLLOWS:
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1. The filing of an application, or applications, with the
Corporation for financial assistance under the FAB I&M
Program in the form required by the Corporation is hereby
authorized, including all understandings and assurances
contained in said application.
2. The Town Administrator, Stephen V. Altieri is directed
and authorized as the official representative of the
municipality to identify entities which will participate in the
FAB I&M Program, to execute and deliver said application(s),
to execute and deliver any other documents necessary for
participation in the FAB I&M Program to provide such
additional information as may be required, and to take all
actions on behalf of the municipality as may be required in
order to effectuate the intent and purpose of this resolution.
3. A certified copy of this resolution shall be prepared and
delivered to the Corporation as part of said application.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
AYES: Wittner, Weprin, O'Keeffe, Ryan, Price
NAYS: None
4. Set Public Hearing - Bond Resolution Purchase of Land -Water Filtration Plant
The Administrator reported that previously, the Town Board had heard a presentation
from the General Manager of the Westchester Joint Water Works regarding the purchase
of property for the construction of a federally mandated water filtration plant. "It appears
now that the WJWW and the property owner have reached agreement for the purchase of
this property. At the time that this matter was first brought to the attention of the Board,
the sale price of the property was $3.9 million. After further negotiations, the price has
been reduced to $3,550,000 for the purchase of the property. The Town's share of this
project would be 21.7% or$770,350. Bond Counsel is revising the bond resolution
previously prepared for this borrowing, however the Board must set a public hearing to
further consider the matter."
On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman Ryan, following was
adopted:
At a regular meeting of the Town Board at the Town of
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, held at the
Town Hall, in Mamaroneck, New York in said Town, on the
3rd day of June, 1998, at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing
Time.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Price
Supervisor
Paul Ryan
Councilman
Valerie O'Keeffe
Councilwoman
Barry Weprin
Councilman
Phyllis Wittner
Councilwoman
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ORDER CALLING PUBLIC HEARING
In the Matter of the Increase and Improvement of the
Facilities of the Water District No. 1 in the Town of
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, has caused to be prepared a
map, plan and report, including an estimate of cost,
pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law, relating to the
increase and improvement of the facilities of Water
District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester
County, New York, to pay the Water District's share of the
cost of the acquisition of approximately 39.19 acres of land,
Block 961, Lot 2, on the east side of Purchase Street in the
Town of Harrison, for construction thereon of a new water
filtration plant for the Westchester County Joint Water
Works, including incidental expenses in connection
therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of$775,000; and
WHEREAS, said capital project, as proposed, has been
determined to be an Unlisted Action pursuant to the
regulations of the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the
State Environmental Quality Review Act, which it is
anticipated will be determined will not have a significant
effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing on the
question of authorizing such increase and improvement of
facilities at the maximum estimated cost of$775,000;
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. A public hearing will be held at the Town Center,
in Mamaroneck, New York, in said Town, on the 17th day of
June, 1998, at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time, on the
question of increasing and improving the facilities of Water
District No. 1 in the manner described in the preambles
hereof, and to hear all persons interested in the subject
thereof, concerning the same, and to take such action
thereon as is required or authorized by law.
Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to cause a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing hereinafter
provided to be published once in THE DAILY TIMES the
official newspaper of said Town, and also to cause a copy
thereof to be posted on the sign board of the Town, such
publication and posting to be made not less than ten, nor
more than twenty, days before said date designated for the
hearing.
Section 3. The notice of public hearing shall be in
substantially the following form.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, will meet at the Town Hall, in Mamaroneck, New York, in
said Town, on the 17th day of June, 1998, at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the
purpose of conducting a public hearing for the specific object or purpose of paying the
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cost of the increase and improvement of the facilities of Water District No. 1 in the
Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, within said Town, to pay the
water District's share of the cost of the acquisition of approximately 39.19 acres of land,
Block 961, Lot 2, on the east side of Purchase Street in the Town of Harrison, for
construction thereon of a new water filtration plant for the Westchester County Joint
Water Works, including incidental expenses in connection therewith. The maximum
estimated cost of the aforesaid increase and improvement of the facilities of Water
District No. 1 in said Town if$775,000.
Said project has been determined to be an Unlisted Action for purposes of the
State Environmental Quality Review Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder
which it is anticipated will be determined, on or prior to the date of the public hearing,
will not result in any significant environmental effects.
At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the
subject matter thereof.
Dated: Mamaroneck, New York
June 7, 1998 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK,
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK
BY: Patricia A. DiCioccio
Town Clerk
Section 4. This Order shall take effect immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Order was put to a vote on roll
call which resulted as follows:
Councilwoman Wittner VOTING AYE
Councilman Weprin VOTING AYE
Councilwoman O'Keeffe VOTING AYE
Councilman Ryan VOTING AYE
Supervisor Price VOTING AYE
The Order was thereupon declared duly adopted.
5. Set Public Hearing - Bond Resolution Water System Projects
Mr Altieri said previously the Town Board approved the list of water system improvement
projects as listed below in Schedule A. In order to finance these projects, bond
anticipation notes must be issued. At this time our Bond Counsel is preparing a bond
resolution in the amount of$465,000 to cover the cost of the projects and our bonding
expenses. In order to proceed with this matter the Board must set a public hearing since
the borrowed funds will be part of a special improvement district budget.
SCHEDULE A
Project# Cost Description
A113 $200,000 Holly Place -6" Main
A1125 $ 84,000 Larchmont Woods - 6" Main
A1143 $ 24,000 Carroll Place - 6" Main
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A1048 $ 96,300 Caustic Soda Treatment Plant
Al 146/1145 $ 22,000 Kenilworth Road
Value
Corporate Park
Resolution
A1147 $ 30,000 Barlow Lane - 6" Main
456,300
Bonding Cost 8,700
$465,000 -Total Amount of Bond
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was
unanimously,
At a regular meeting of the Town Board at the Town of
Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, held at the
Town Hall, in Mamaroneck, New York in said Town, on the
3rd day of June, 1998, at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing
Time.
In the Matter
of ORDER CALLING
the Increase and Improvement PUBLIC HEARING
Facilities of the
Water District No. 1 in the
Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
New York, has caused to be prepared a map, plan and report, including an estimate of
cost, pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law, relating to the increase and
improvement of the facilities of Water District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, to pay the cost of the construction of additions to and
the reconstruction of the water main system and water treatment plant, including original
furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, land or rights-in-land and
incidental Improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated
cost of$465,000; and
WHEREAS, said capital project, as proposed, has been determined to be an
Unlisted Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality
Review Act, which it is anticipated will be determined will not have a significant effect on
the environment; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing on the question of authorizing
such increase and improvement of facilities at the maximum estimated cost of$465,000;
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
New York, as follows:
Section 1. A public hearing will be held at the Town Hall, in Mamaroneck, New
York, in said Town, on the 17th day of June , 1998, at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing
Time, on the question of increasing and improving the facilities of Water District No. 1 in
the manner described in the preambles hereof, and to hear all persons interested in the
subject thereof, concerning the same, and to take such action thereon as is required or
authorized by law.
Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of
the Notice of Public Hearing hereinafter provided to be published once in THE DAILY
TIMES , the official newspaper of said Town, and also to cause a copy thereof to be
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posted on the signboard of the Town, such publication and posting to be made not less
than ten, nor more than twenty days before the date on
for the hearing.
Section 3. The notice of public hearing shall be in substantially the following
form:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, will meet at the Town Hall, in Mamaroneck, New York, in
said Town, on the 17th day of June, 1998, at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the
purpose of conducting a public hearing for the specific object or purpose of paying the
cost of the increase and improvement of the facilities of Water District No. 1 in the Town
of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, within said Town, to pay the cost of the
construction of additions to and the reconstruction of the water main system and water
treatment plant, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus,
appurtenances, land or rights-in-land and incidental improvements and expenses in
connection therewith. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid increase and
improvement of the facilities of Water District No. 1 in said Town is $465,000.
Said project has been determined to be an Unlisted Action for purposes of the
State Environmental Quality Review Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder
which it is anticipated will be determined, on or prior to the date of the public hearing,
will not result in any significant environmental effects.
At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the
subject matter thereof.
Dated: Mamaroneck, New York
June 7, 1998
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK,
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK
BY: Patricia A. DiCioccio
Town Clerk
Section 4. This Order shall take effect immediately.
The question or the adoption of the foregoing order was duly put to a vote on roll
call, which resulted as follows:
Councilwoman Wittner VOTING AYE
Councilman Weprin VOTING AYE
Councilwoman O'Keeffe VOTING AYE
Councilman Ryan VOTING AYE
Supervisor Price VOTING AYE
The order was thereupon declared duly adopted.
6. Authorization -Agreement for Collection Services -Ambulance District
The Administrator explained that over the last several months we have been researching
alternate collection services companies to help the Town with the collection of overdue
ambulance service bills. At present Holdsworth Associates handles our billing activities
and acts as liaison with customers and medical insurance providers. We then contracted
with a company named Collectech to provide collection services on overdue bills.
Although Collectech was the least expensive service because there is only a one-time
account charge per bill, they have not been effective in collecting past due accounts. In
total there are $462,804 in billings that are older than 90 days. Of the $140,462 in billings
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to be written off, the largest component, $54,023, are partial balances on resident
customer accounts. This amount represents the portion of billing that is not covered by
medical insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. The other categories of write-off bills are
those that are so small that the amount of the bill does not warrant the cost of collection
or are deemed uncollectible due to their age. Based upon the recommended write-off, a
balance of$322,342 will be referred for collection. Our collection efforts will be targeted
at resident customers that have not provided insurance information and the full balance
of the account remains unpaid. Also, nonresident customers will be referred to
collection services.
Councilwoman Wittner questioned the percentage of,loss and commented that it seems
high. The Administrator replied that 63% of billings had been collected which was
slightly higher than normal, but that they intended to be more aggressive.
The Administrator added that the Town evaluated proposals from three collection service
companies, and he had given the Board members a listing of the firms and their fees.
Also, we have projected the cost of collection services and the estimated net return. The
balance of$560,242 is derived from the overdue balance as of March 15, 1998 and a
projection of accounts that will be referred to collection. Based upon our current
experience the district bills approximately 125 calls per month. On average 25 accounts
are referred to collection each month. After review of the proposals, the recommendation
of the Ambulance District Board and staff is to contract with CCI of Danbury, ,
Connecticut. In addition to this summary, the Board has received a copy of CCI's
proposal, a comparison of 3 collecion proposals and the projected costs of return of the
3 collection proposals. The major difference in this new arrangement is that the fee will
include a fixed charge and a contingency fee. Besides their competitive fees, CCI is
recommended due to their extensive experience in medical bill collections. They are
especially well experienced in ambulance services. CCI is currently the collection
service for Stamford, Greenwich, and Danbury EMS Services. CCI also showed a greater
willingness to adjust their collection program to our community. For instance CCI will
work with the Town when preparing the collection letter to be sent to Town residents.
Therefore subject to the approval of the form of contract by the Town Attorney,
authorization is requested to execute an agreement for collection services with CCI of
Danbury, Connecticut.
Following discussion, On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman
O'Keeffe, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize, at
the recommendation of the Ambulance District Board, that
contract for Ambulance District Collections be awarded to
CCI of Danbury, Connecticut; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized
to execute said contract on behalf of the Town.
7. Renewal of Enhanced 911 Agreement
The Administrator outlined the proposed renewal agreement for the continuation of the
Enhanced 911 system in Westchester County. The agreement is essentially the same as
the original agreement which was approved by the municipalities in 1993. The County
government continues to assume responsibility to act as liaison with the telephone
company for the installation and maintenance of the 911 network. The Town is
responsible for staffing and maintaining the answering points which include police
headquarters and fire headquarters. One new component of the agreement is a provision
that will allow for a 311 system to be installed as a part of the 911 system. In some areas
of the United States a 311 system has been installed for non-emergency calls to police
and fire departments: If the capability becomes available in this area, the County has
agreed to install the system. The agreement has been reviewed by Counsel and the
Police Department. Authorization is therefore requested to execute this agreement with
the County of Westchester.
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On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
renewal of agreement with Westchester County for the
Emergency 911 service; and,
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized
to execute said contract on behalf of the Town.
The Agreement follows:
THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, a municipal corporation of the State of New York,
having an office and place of business in the Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine
Avenue, White Plains, New York, 10601
(hereinafter referred to as the "County")
and
Town of Mamaroneck, a municipal corporation, having its office at 740 W. Boston Post
Road, Mamaroneck, NY, 10643
(hereinafter referred to as the "Municipality")
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the pursuant Resolution No. 174-1990, the County entered into an Agreement
with New York Telephone for the operation of Enhanced 911 Service within the County
which will expire July 10, 1998; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 47-1998 the County Executive has been
authorized to enter into an Agreement with Bell Atlantic (hereinafter referred to as the
"Company") for the operation in of Enhanced 911 Service for the period July 11, 1998
through July 10, 2003; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 79-1990 the County of Westchester and forty-three (43)
municipalities entered into Intermunicipal Agreements defining the responsibilities of the
County, the local municipality and regarding the implementation and operation of the
Enhanced 911 System in the County; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid Intermunicipal Agreements will expire on July 10, 1998 and by
-Act No. 64-1998 the Board of Legislators authorized the County Executive to enter into
this Agreement for the five (6) year term commencing July 11, 1998 and terminating July
10, 2003 with forty-three (43) municipalities and eight (8) fire districts, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Municipality by Ordinance No. adopted on the
day of 199 , has likewise authorized this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between, the parties hereto as follows:
1. Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP's).
(a) Municipality will staff and operate a primary Public Safety Answering Point at its
Police Headquarters or
(b) Municipality will contract with the Appropriate State Police Agency or another
Municipality to staff and operate a primary Public Safety Answering Point(whichever is
appropriate) and if appropriate
(c) Municipality will staff and operate a Public Safety Answering Point at its Fire or
Police Department Headquarters or
(d) Municipality will contract with the appropriate Fire District or Police Department to
staff and operate a Public Safety Answering Point and
(e) Municipality will be solely responsible for the cost and expense of providing the
necessary space, heat, electricity, air conditioning, water, furniture, furnishings and
remodeling, if any, for the primary and secondary PSAP's they operate or contract for as
specified in Exhibit A attached hereto and a part hereof and
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(f) County will staff and operate Public Safety Answering Points at the County Fire
Control and Training Center in Valhalla and the County Public Safety Headquarters in
Hawthorne. County will be solely responsible for the cost and expense of providing the
necessary space, heat, electricity, air conditioning, water, furniture, furnishings and
remodeling, if any, for these County operated PSAPS.
21. Network and Terminal Equipment.
The network (lines and trunks required) and the terminal equipment for the E911 system
will be installed by Company at the sole cost and expense of County. In addition to
responsibility for these non-recurring costs, County will be solely responsible for the
cost and expense of the monthly rates and charges for all associated exchange services
and private line service (including mileage charges), as contained in Company's tariff as
in effect from time to time. Any E911 equipment leased by County will remain the
property of County. The County intends to continue to recover all non-recurring and
monthly charges by continuing to impose a surcharge on all telephone customers in the
County as permitted by State Legislation and County Legislation.
3. Personnel.
(a) Municipality will staff its Public Safety Answering Points with its own employees
or contract for same. They will be responsible for receiving E911 calls, deciding what
emergency services to dispatch; dispatching them, and/or, in appropriate cases,
transferring calls to other PSAPS. Municipality will be solely responsible for the acts
and omissions, if any, of its employees or contractors in the operation of Public Safety
Answering Points and will not hold County liable therefor. Sufficient personnel will be
provided or contracted for by Municipality to handle incoming calls adequately 24 hours
per day, every day of the year.
(b) County will staff its Public Safety Answering Points with its own employees. They
will be responsible for receiving calls appropriate transferred by other PSAPS, deciding
what emergency services are to be dispatched-, dispatching them; and/or, in appropriate
cases, transferring calls to other PSAPS. County will be solely responsible for the acts
and omissions, if any, of its employees in the operation of its Public Safety Answering
Points and will not hold Municipality liable therefor. Sufficient personnel will. provided
by County to handle incoming calls adequately 24 hours per day, every day of the year.
(c) County will also staff the position of E911 Coordinator with its own employee. The
Coordinator will be responsible for working with Liaisons appointed by each Municipality
to implement, maintain and enhance the E911 system. The Coordinator will be
responsible for directing the efforts of Municipal Liaisons in providing Company with
street names and numbers, and emergency services providers for each Municipality
including updates of same.
The Coordinator will also schedule all training of PSAP operators, to be conducted by
Company, on how to operate the E911 equipment and system. County will be solely
responsible for the acts and omissions, if any, of its employee, while acting as the E911
coordinator and will not hold Municipality liable therefor.
4. System Integrity.
(a) Municipality shall have the responsibility of discovering all errors, defects and
malfunctions and assumes the duty of and will make such tests as, in the judgment of
Municipality, are required to determine whether the E911 system is functioning properly
at PSAPS. Municipality shall promptly notify County and Company in the event the
system is not functioning properly.
(b) County shall have the responsibility of discovering all errors, defects and
malfunctions and assumes the duty of and will make such tests as, in the judgment of
County, are required to determine whether the E911 system is functioning properly at its
PSAPS, County shall promptly notify Company and Municipality in the event the system
is not functioning properly.
6 Insurance and Indemnification. In addition to, and not in limitation of the insurance
provisions contained in Schedule "B" of this Agreement, the Municipality agrees:
(a) To indemnify, hold harmless and defend the County against any and all liability,
loss, damage, claim, suit or expense of any kind which the County may directly or
indirectly incur, suffer or be required to pay by reason or in consequence of the fault,
failure, omission or negligence of Municipality to carry out its duties under this
Agreement.
(b) The County agrees to indemnity, hold harmless and defend the Municipality
against any and all liability, loss, damage, claim, suit or expense of any kind which the
Municipality may directly or indirectly incur, suffer or be required to pay by reason or in
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consequence of the fault, failure, omission or negligence of the County, its officers,
agents and/or employees, including the failure of the County to carry out its duties under
this Agreement.
(c) If a claim or action is made or brought against either party for which the other
party may be responsible hereunder in whole or in part, such other party shall be
immediately notified and shall be permitted to participate in the handling or defense of
such matter.
(d) Neither party shall be held in any way responsible to the other party for damages
to the E911 System or interference with the services provided under this Agreement
resulting from acts of God or other acts which are without the direct control of either
party.
6. Term.
This Agreement shall commence July 11, 1998 and terminate July 10, 2003.
7. Offer and Contract Voidable.
(a) If this Agreement has not been signed by the Municipality at a time when any one
of the other municipalities in Schedule "A" should refuse to execute an agreements-imilar
to the one herein, or if the County refuses to execute the above-described agreement
with the Company, the County may withdraw its offer to execute the agreement herein
with the Municipality. Upon written notification by the County to the Municipality that the
County is withdrawing its offer due to one of the reasons described herein, this offer
shall immediately become void.
(b) If this Agreement has been signed by the Municipality prior to a time when any
one of the other municipalities in Schedule "A" should negotiate and execute an
agreement similar but modified to the one herein, or if the County refuses to execute the
above-described agreement with the Company, or if the County terminates it's agreement
with the Company, the parties hereto agree that the Municipality shall be given the
opportunity to amend this agreement with regard to the modified terms.
8. Non-Emergency Communication System.
In the event a non-emergency communication system is implemented and utilized in the
County, which system will allow callers to access local public safety departments by
dialing a three digit telephone number, the Municipality expressly agrees to participate in
such a system and to apply this Agreement to the introduction and operation of the non-
emergency communication system.
9. Termination.
The County may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days notice to the
Municipality. The Municipality may terminate this Agreement, with the prior written
consent of the County, upon sixty (60) days notice and a showing by the Municipality that
an alternative means is being provided.
10. Assignment of Agreement.
This Agreement may not,be assigned or transferred by the Municipality without first
having obtained written approval thereof by the County.
11. Conflicts of Interest.
This Agreement is subject to the provisions of Article 18 of the General Municipal Law of
the State of New York, as amended.
12. Independent Contractor.
(a) The Municipality agrees that it is and at all times shall be deemed an independent
contractor and shall not, in any manner whatsoever, by its actions or deeds commit the
County to an obligation irrespective of the nature thereof, and Municipality shall not at
any time or for any purpose be deemed an employee of the County.
(b) It is further understood and agreed that no agent, servant or employee of the
Municipality shall, at any time or under any circumstances, be deemed to be an agent,
servant or employee of the County.
13. Entire Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire and integrated agreement between and among the
parties hereto and supersedes any and all prior negotiations, agreements and conditions,
whether written or oral. Any modification or amendment to this Agreement shall be void
unless it is in writing and subscribed by the party to be charged.
14. Invalidity.
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The parties intend all provisions of this Agreement to be in conformity with the laws of
the State of New York and in the event that any court of competent Jurisdiction shall rule
to the contrary, this entire agreement shall become null and void.
15. Applicable Law.
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State
of New York.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in triplicate.
THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER
BY
(Name and Title)
Town of Mamaroneck
BY
(Name and Title)
Approved by the Westchester County oard of Legislators b Act No. 64 on the 6th da
tY 9 Y Y
of April, 1998.
Approved by the Board of Acquisition and Contract of the County of Westchester on the
7th day of May, 1998.
Approved as to form and
manner of execution
Assistant County Attorney
The County of Westchester
8. Report of Bids - HVAC Contract Hommocks Ice Rink
The Administrator said that at the time we originally were seeking bids for the ice rink
project, bids were not received for heating and air conditioning work. Since then we have
repeated the process and have received four bids. He gave the Board members a
breakdown of the bids received and a recommendation that the bid be awarded to
Taconic Heating and Cooling. They are the lowest responsible bidder and Tartaglione
Consultants has had good experience with this company on other projects.
Authorization is therefore requested to execute a contract with Taconic Heating and
Cooling for the ice rink project.
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the bid
for heating and air condition work at the Hommocks Ice Rink,
to the lowest responsible bidder, Taconic Heating and
Cooling in the amount of$22,700; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized
to execute said contract on behalf of the Town.
HVAC Bids for Hommocks Ice Rink
Taconic Heating & Cooling $22,700 + $775 performance bond
D.P. Wolff Inc. $26,766
Frank & Lindy Plumbing & Heating $27,180 + $313 performance bond
AJD Sheet Metal $28,900
Supervisor Price commented on Rollerdome's popularity, reporting that it had opened on
Memorial Day and seems very successful. She added that Rollerdome as part of their
contract had provided paving, curbing, and air conditioning at the rink.
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Councilwoman O'Keeffe said in spite of her original reservations about Rollerdome, it
seems to be working very well.
Supervisor Price said that there would also be new plantings put around the pool.
9. Discussion - Noise Barriers - New York State Thruway
The Supervisor said that she had received a letter from the New York State Thruway
Authority regarding the new noise policy along 1-87 and 1-95 as a result of a study that
had been done. They have created a list of the 20 highest priority locations most effected
by noise. She said based on the Town's being one of the prioritized communities, it
would be necessary to decide between visual screening and/or sound along the area
surrounding Vine Street. Visual screening will receive attention first, with the provision
that should the community so choose they can contribute towards the sound barriers.
There are three priority lists in the Town and Larchmont, with the Town being designated
number 10 from Chatsworth to the toll barrier, adding that she was not sure what the
impact would be on the apartment buildings. The Village of Larchmont has opted for
wooden barriers across from us, if we get concrete, it may make the situation worse. The
Village had written to the State asking for the visual option for the Town by mistake. She
said the decision has to be made by June 30. She said that she intended to clarify with
Chris Wade how much higher on the list the Town would be placed if we decided-to
contribute towards the concrete barriers. There was no fixed amount or percentage
mentioned so we have to ask what the criteria would be for that. There was further
discussion and it was decided that the Supervisor would attempt to have the issues
involved clarified before any decisions were made.
10. Salary Authorizations - Highway Department
-Administrator's Office/Building Department
- Recreation Department
Laborer- Highway Department
Authorization is requested to hire Donato Colontonio as a laborer in the highway
department at an annual salary of$20,650 effective June 1, 1998. This salary has been
appropriated in the 1998 budget. Donato has been working part-time in the highway
department for several months and has proven to be a very good worker.
Administrator's Office/ Building Dept.
Authorization is requested to hire Jamie Fair for the summer, effective June 1, 1998 at
$8/hour. Jamie is a Larchmont resident and a student at SUNY Binghamton. She will
work 3 days a week at the receptionist desk in the Administrator/Supervisor's office and 2
days a week in the Building Department.
On motion made by Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
authorize the-hiring of Jamie Fair, as a seasonal
employee in the Administrator and Building
Departments at the rate of$8 per hour, effective
June 1, 1998; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Donato Colontonio be hired as a
laborer in the Highway Department at an annual
salary of$20,650 effective June 1, 1998.
Recreation Department
On motion made by Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously,
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RESOLVED, as provided for in the 1998 Town
Budget, the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salaries to the following:
HOMMOCKS PLAYGROUND
Gall Guarneri Director $546.67
Christopher Warnock Assistant Director $413.34
Mark Warm Sports Specialist $446.67
Conni Flay Arts & Crafts Specialist $393.34
Stephanie Cassiero Unit Leader $288.00
Anthony DiFate Unit Leader $320.50
Gina Tunno Unit Leader $323.00
Christina Bisordi Counselor $208.00
Peter Braverman Counselor $199.00
Chris Byron Counselor $201.00
Elizabeth Brown Counselor $158.00
Teri Lynn Casailianova Counselor $260.00
Heather Collazo Counselor $256.00
Brian Corwin Counselor $171.00
Jon-Patrick Cullen Counselor $158.00
Dina DiGiovanni Counselor $253.00
Bruno Duarte Counselor $239.00
April Dupree Counselor $239.50
David Farber Counselor $158.00
Tracy Feldman Counselor $188.00
Mike Fitzpatrick Counselor $188.00
Gabe Goodwin Counselor $171.00
J.P. Helmrich Counselor $199.00
Mary larocci Counselor $171.00
Joe Kennedy Counselor $188.00
Helen Lafferty Counselor $188.00
Jaime Lisclike Counselor $269.00
Tim Lischke Counselor $226.00
Matthew Muller Counselor $186.00
Ann O'Connor Counselor $286.00
Beth Pacewicz Counselor $269.00
Adis Ramos Counselor $243.00
Rachel Reader Counselor $188.00
Ashley Safecka Counselor $171.00
Taryn Sefecka Counselor $223.00
David Serrano Counselor $188.00
Brian Sestito Counselor $226.00
Gregory Shepard Counselor $210.00
Sheena Varghese Counselor $188.00
David Wagstaff Counselor $188.00
Margaret Waits Counselor $254.00
Matthew DePietro Junior Counselor $158.00
Sean Donohue Junior Counselor $158.00
Bridget Frey Junior Counselor $158.00
Jimmy Trezza Junior Counselor $158.00
Debbie Appel Junior Counselor $158.00
Sabrina Fellows Junior Counselor $145.00
Haan Lee Junior Counselor $145.00
Chris Mondo Junior Counselor $145.00
Amanda Santoro Junior Counselor $158.00
MURRAY PRE SCHOOL
Debra Cunningham Director $413.34
Ellen Coughlan Assistant Director $346.67
Margaret Brown Unit Leader $209.00
Betty Ceja Unit Leader $277.00
Thelma Corbett Unit Leader $234.00
Bonnie Jackson Unit Leader $210.00
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Sharon Silver Unit Leader $226.67
Elnorah Boone Counselor $147.00
Kandie Brown Counselor $116.00
Debbie Carbone Counselor $137.00
Tina Chmelecki Counselor $126.00
Virginia Cherry Counselor $151.00
David Chmelecki Counselor $117.00
David Corbett Counselor $102.00
Charlene Farwell Counselor $139.00
Julia Gacio Counselor $161.00
Jennifer Hughes Counselor $116.00
Mary Lou Hughes Counselor $151.00
Brian Innes Counselor $121.00
Donna Larli Counselor $137.00
Ira Paris Counselor $137.00
Jennifer Slyper Counselor $111.00
Geva Landi Counselor $130.00
Valerie Mele Counselor $155.00
Daryll Montiero Counselor $ 97.00
Sarah Morehouse Counselor $ 85.00
Karen Obermeier Counselor $137.00
Deb Peloso Counselor $144.00
Mary Lou Petruzelli Counselor $146.00
Joann Pugliese Counselor $137.00
Rose Richards Counselor $161.00
Joanne Riina Counselor $162.00
Sara Silver Counselor $ 93.00
Mike Siragusa Counselor $126.00
Pam Triano Counselor $143.00
Renee Vetrano Counselor $136.00
Kayla Mastaceillo Counselor $ 87.00
Jen Garabedian Counselor $ 79.00
Amanda Slyper Counselor $ 79.00
MONROE PRE SCHOOL
Terri Quiros Director $480.00
Maria Ellin Unit Leader $270.00
Edith Turnbell Unit Leader $246.00
Joe Anowitz Counselor $128.00
Jonathan Bell Counselor $144.00
Eric Blanco Counselor $131.00
Jennifer Carchieta Counselor $192.00
Samantha Osborne Counselor $120.00
Farida Moynihan Counselor $170.00
Jeff Quiros Counselor $128.00
Sarah Perucci Counselor $182.00
Jodi Perucci Counselor $169.00
Doreen Peters Counselor $170.00
Kim Poretto Counselor $170.00
Chris Tortorella Counselor $136.00
Kathleen Trezza Counselor $210.00
Mike Hibbard Junior Counselor $104.00
Jennifer larossi Junior Counselor $104.00
Alice Miller Nature Specialist $17/hour
Christine Mooney Music Specialist $25/hour
Angela D'Ambrosia Fitness Specialist $20/hour
Edy Ann Reidy Dance Specialist $25/hour
MUSIC WORKSHOP
Marc Tartell Director $3,000 Total
Jessica Laufer Instructor $1,100 Total
Barbara Carlsen Instructor $2,000 Total
Rich Williams Instructor $1,200 Total
Amy Kilroy Instructor $1,800 Total
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Mark Zizolfo Instructor $1,100 Total
Tim Hooker Instructor $1,200 Total
Raymond DelSavio Instructor $ 800 Total
Kathleen Allen Crafts Instructor $ 500 Total
Katia Roth Instructor $ 400 Total
Mark Brody Junior Counselor $ 200 Total
Frank Rathbone Junior Counselor $ 200 Total
TENNIS PROGRAMS
Jill Blumenthal Instructor $10.00/hour
Karen Greenstein Instructor $13.00/hour
Sarah Higgins Instructor $11.00/hour
Christopher Lenton Instructor $15.00/hour
James Lenton Instructor $12.00/hour
Larry Merker Instructor $17.00/hour
David Rosenbluth Instructor $14.00/hour
Nancy Sadlier Instructor $22.00/hour
HOMMOCKS POOL
Wilma Birmingham Swim Instructor $10.00/class
Recreation Superintendent
Mr. Altieri said that over the last several weeks the Town Board has been discussing the
salary of the Superintendent of Recreation. "As we look toward the expansion of
responsibilities for children's programming at the Monroe Property and his management
of capital construction projects it is appropriate to consider having this salary be more
competitive with salaries of other Superintendents in the County. Based upon the above,
the recommendation is to adjust the salary from $73,250 to $75,000. The amount is still
within the salary ranges set by the Town for this position and is equal to the average
1997 salary for Recreation Superintendents in communities comparable to the Town of
Mamaroneck."
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
authorize the increase of Salary to William
Zimmerman, Superintendent of Recreation, to
$75,000, effective May 1, 1998.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ernie Odierna thanked everyone on the Board who participated in the neighborhood
association party that had been held last Saturday. He said as a result of the block party
they had many new members. He said the annual meeting of the association would be
held on June 251h at the Fire House and everyone was welcomed to join in.
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Supervisor Price said that she had toured the Brook area and that many of the rocks that
had been placed there to prevent erosion had been thrown into the Brook. She said that
many of the flowers are being picked. She asked that people in that area keep an eye out
for indiscriminate pickers and rock throwers.
Councilwoman Wittner added that children need to be taught that those plants, flowers
and rocks are placed to help stop erosion.
The Supervisor announced that at the Board meeting to be held on June 17th, proposals
would be considered for the future of the Monroe site. The two proposals to be
discussed are the continuation of day care under parent management, or use of the site
for a nature center, using the building as a gateway to the reservoir, with continued use
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as a camp during the summer by our Recreation Department. Anyone interested was
invited to attend.
She reported that a meeting was held by the County Executive on Monday, which she
attended, on the inflow/infiltration issue, and that a statement would be made by him
shortly. Overall she said she felt positive by what was happening, it is constructive and
productive.
Supervisor Price then read the following proclamations, saying that she was sorry that
she had missed Joe Vandernoot's 90th birthday party, but that Councilmembers Ryan,
Wittner, O'Keeffe, and Weprin had all attended and said they had a great time.
PROCLAMATIONS -Joseph Vandernoot
- Nancy Seligson
PROCLAMATION
JOSEPH VANDERNOOT
WHEREAS; On May 20,1998 JOSEPH VANDERNOOT celebrated his "90th"
birthday;and
WHEREAS; "JOE"came to Larchmont with his wife fifty-five years ago and
found it a wonderful place to live and raise his seven children; and
WHEREAS; he served the Town of Mamaroneck as Councilman from January 15,
1969 to January 1, 1976 and then became Supervisor in January 1,
1976.and served until 1979;and
WHEREAS; "Joe"as Supervisor worked hard on flood control issues, Master
Plan review and creating a new home for our VAC Volunteers;and
WHEREAS; as Councilman and Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck his
effectiveness in local government was based in large measure on his
leadership, honesty and his distinguished record of community
service and a proven commitment to furthering the quality of life for
our residents in the Larchmont/Mamaroneck community.
WHEREAS; "Joe's"integrity and loyalty to friends and love of community have
never waived throughout his life.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that I Elaine Price, Supervisor, and the members of the
Town Council of the Town of Mamaroneck extend our best wishes to
JOE VANDERNOOT on his "90th"birthday,
Councilwoman Wittner read Ms. Seligson's proclamation, saying that Nancy had been
surprised and extremely pleased to receive this from the Town, and that she had also
received one from the County at the Save the Sound fund raiser.
PROCLAMATION
NANCY SELIGSON
WHEREAS, NANCY SELIGSON has educated so many people through her love of Long
Island Sound;and
WHEREAS, NANCY never fails to remind children and adults alike of what constitutes
clean water;and
WHEREAS, NANCY has not only been an environmental advocate on the local level but
has brought her concerns to New York State and federal officials as well; and
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WHEREAS, NANCYjoined the Town of Mamaroneck Village of Larchmont Coastal Zone
Management Commission in 1994 and was recognized for her leadership ability by being
appointed Co-Chair one (1) year later;and
WHEREAS, NANCY was further recognized by recommendation to the Community
Leadership Alliance Program of the Pace University School of Law where she served as a
leader for one (1) year and as facilitator for two (2) years; and
WHEREAS, NANCY continues to be a steward of our land and sea surroundings by
serving on numerous environmental committees.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that I Elaine Price, Supervisor, and the members of the Town Council of the
Town of Mamaroneck gratefully acknowledge and deeply appreciate her service to our
community.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the meeting
was adjourned.
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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MINUTES FROM THE WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON JUNE 3, 1998 AT
6:30 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W.
BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
WORK SESSION: Discussion on the Monroe School Property.
I
PRESENT: Supervisor Elaine Price
Councilwoman Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner
ALSO PRESENT: . Patricia DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Paulette Gabbriellini, Assistant to the Administrator
Supervisor Price opened the work session at 6:30 PM. Someone asked if the two other
Board members would be attending this meeting. The Supervisor replied that
Councilman Weprin had missed his train, but would be here soon, and that Councilman
.Ryan was expected momentarily, he was on his way back from New Jersey.
Supervisor Price then stated that there were a number of concerns with regard to how
Early Beginnings has been viewed for the past seven years. She said that she had
always been on the frontline on this matter, she had been in favor of it, had fought for it
and could provide tapes to that effect. But now she was concerned, it has not worked
out well.
Someone asked her what the Recreation Department's role was in regard to this property.
She replied that they are in charge of all recreation spaces and that this site was used as
a camp during the summer by the Recreation Department.
Councilman Ryan arrived.
Susan Goldberger, a Larchmont resident said that she strongly believes in day care
versus home care of children and that she has statistics from the County that show that
X66% of families need it because of work, 23% of those are single parents. Early
,=.Beginnings is one of the few places that took a younger age group and that provided
longer hours of care. They have a professional staff and daycare is needed in this
community. She said that she had circulated a petition in favor of keeping it a daycare
center, and within one week she had gathered approximately 200-250 signatures. She
said many people had moved to Larchmont because of the availability of a full-time
daycare center. "Our children learn to socialize, and the infant population feeds the older
population because once-you start there you stay." She said that there has been a lack
of promotion and publicity about the place.
Supervisor Price in reply to a question said that there were two proposals for this site,
one would be to keep it a daycare center, under new management, and the other is for a
nature center.
One mother commented that children should win over nature.
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Another person said that it would be a shame to have to start a new center somewhere
else as this site already met all the stringent requirement necessary to license a center,
and that given a chance, new management could do wonders.
Jeremy Geelan submitted proposals to the Supervisor. He said that he understood that
the present director was suffering, but does not understand why that means it has to
close. "Many parents are willing to offer their expertise, time and energies to keep it
going. We want to continue the program because of the strengths of the facility. Why
not let us attempt to correct some of the problems." He said that he had researched
other centers and knows that Early Beginnings had been grossly mismanaged, but given
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the chance he thought it could be turned around. He said the proposal outlined an
organization whereby the parents would run the administration and hire a professional
director and staff. He said that the proposal also had a description of the program
including starting to publicize the facility.
Councilman Weprin arrived at 7:30 PM.
The gentleman continued saying that Harrison had 4 such facilities with parent-run
Boards, and hired Directors that are answerable to the Board. Harrison has a population
of 27,000 and serves 210 children.
Supervisor Price said that there is some confusion. The Town was not involved in
childcare; the Town leased the facility for that purpose, and that the problem with Early
Beginnings had continued now for a few years.
Susan Goldberger, said that the parents had continually offered to help Michelle, but their
assistance was rejected.
Mr. Geelan said that people are angry. The Supervisor asked him why. He answered that
because the parents are just hearing about this closing and the problems now, we should
have been told, there's been no official notification.
Supervisor Price informed him that the Town hadn't been officially notified either. This
`natter had been well-publicized, both in the newspapers, in the newsletters, and on
LMC/TV, but ultimately, it was the director who had that responsibility. She then asked
that if everyone is so motivated, why hadn't they taken it over before this? "Many of you
knew of the problems." Some said that most of them did not know.
The Supervisor said that she had told their Board that there was a problem, they knew
the rent was behind, and at one point the IRS had stepped in because of payroll taxes not
being paid. Susan said that you couldn't talk to Michelle, it was hers, but give us a
chance, and it will be different.
Supervisor Price said that at the June 17" meeting, a discussion would be held on the
proposals. The Board has many questions; the figures for Larchmont/Mamaroneck in the
proposal are wrong and have to be changed; why if the site was licensed for up to 70
children were there never even close to full capacity? She said that Montessori had
moved into the Washington Arms building and would be opening a center in September.
They presently have 40 enrollments, but room for 140, accepting ages from 3-6, and are
looking at expanding their hours. And another issue is that she was not persuaded that
Early Beginnings had a problem because of a lack of publicity. Saxon Woods and
Montessori do not advertise a lot, but word of mouth about them is strong. She was
troubled by the lack of awareness the parents had regarding Early Beginnings, as well as
that in the seven year history of the site, it had never had full capacity.
Mr. Geelan said that it was because it had the wrong director. If certain types of
customers came through the doors who appeared to have problems with African-
Americans, she made it worse.
Supervisor Price suggested that he be careful not to overstate by making comments that
are hard to take into account and even harder to prove.
Councilman Ryan said that he has always been a proponent of daycare, but there are
only 18 children enrolled there. Where is the demand? He said that he was disappointed
and baffled that it didn't work out.
The Supervisor repeated that the discussion regarding the site would be held at the June
i7, 1998 Board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board then adjourned the discussion on childcare at 8:10 PM.
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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