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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998_10_07 Town Board Regular Minutes TOWN"OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING -Wednesday, October 7, 1998, Town Center Court Room, 8:15 PM. THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 6:30 PM into a Work Session to discuss Boston Post Road Improvements and Monroe Center and at 7:45 PM adjourn into an Executive Session to discuss personnel and sale of land. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING CONVENE INTO WORK SESSION RECESS WORK SESSION CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits 8:00 PM - POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS CEREMONY PROCLAMATION - CLIFFORD E. EMANUELSON PUBLIC HEARING - HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE - DAYMON TERRACE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Other Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointment-Zoning Board of Appeals 2. Authorization - Replacement of Telephone System 3. Authorization - Consultant Agreement Freshwater/Tidal Wetland Law 4. Resolution - Changes to Medicare Program 5 Designation of Lead Agency - Pryer Manor Marsh Project 6. Resolution - Pryer Manor Marsh Project 7. Set Public Hearing - Stop Sign Edgewood Avenue and Weaver Street 8. Salary Authorization - Recreation - Police Department 9. Approval of Certiorari 10.Approval of Withdrawal from Liens of Certain Parcels of Real Property APPROVAL OF MINUTES -September 2, 1998 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT - IN MEMORY OF LIEUTENANT JOHN FOX AND MR. BRUCE ALLEN Next regularly scheduled meetings -October 21, 1998 - November 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. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS HELD ON OCTOBER 7, 1998 AT 8:15 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK PRESENT: Supervisor Elaine Price Councilman Paul A. Ryan Councilwoman Valerie M. O'Keeffe Councilman Barry Weprin Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner ALSO PRESENT: Patricia DiCloccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Charlene Indelicato, Town Attorney CONVENE WORK SESSION The Board convened into a Work Session at 6:30 PM in Conference Room A of the Town Center to discuss Boston Post Road Improvements and The Monroe Center and at 7:45 PM adjourned into an Executive Session to discuss personnel and the sale of land. CALL TO ORDER The Regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Price at 8:15 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits. POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS CEREMONY The Supervisor welcomed the police officers noted below and introduced both the Chief of Police Richard Rivera and Lt. Robert Koziak who would be presenting those officers to be promoted. Lt. Koziak presented the following: POLICE OFFICER THOMAS HOULAHAN joined the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department on January 1, 1993. Prior to that he served 3 years in the New York City Police Department. He received a department award for Exceptional Police Duty in 1994. Officer Houlahan attended St John's University where he majored in Criminal Justice. Officer Houlahan is the Town's new DARE Officer having just completed two weeks of intense training from New York State DCJS. DETECTIVE NELSON FLORES joined the Mamaroneck Town Police Department on August 2, 1992 after transferring from the New Rochelle Police Department where he worked for 1%years. He received an award for Excellent Police Duty in 1993. Detective Flores served in the US Air Force from 1983 to 1987 from which he received an honorable discharge. He attended St John's University majoring in Business Administration. SERGEANT MARTIN PFEIFFER is an 11'/2 year veteran in the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department. Prior to that he worked for two years with the New York City Transit Police. Sgt. Pfeiffer was appointed Detective on June 17, 1993. He received three department awards for Excellent Police Duty and an award for Distinguished Police Duty. Sergeant October 7, 1998 Pfeiffer attended PACE University majoring in Business Management and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from IONA,College. DETECTIVE SERGEANT GERALD MC CARTHY was a New Rochelle Police Officer from July of 1990 to March of 1992 when he transferred to the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department. He was promoted to Sergeant in September 1997. Detective/Sergeant McCarthy was responsible for the initiation and implementation of the Town's DARE Program from May 1994 to June 1998. He received four department awards for Excellent Police Duty. Detective/Sergeant McCarthy attended Westchester Community College where he earned an Associates Degree in Business Marketing and is presently enrolled at IONA College majoring in Criminal Justice. LIEUTENANT PAUL CREAZZO joined the Mamaroneck Town Police Department on May 16, 1986. He was appointed Detective on December 20, 1988 and Sergeant on June 17, 1993. During his career he received two awards for Excellent Police Duty and two for Distinguished Police Duty. Lt. Creazzo earned an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Westchester Community College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science and Sociology from Brockport College. LIEUTENANT J. MICHAEL CINDRICH is a fourteen-year veteran with the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department. Before joining the Town he spent 3 years with the City of Peekskill Police Department. Lieutenant Cindrich was appointed Detective on December 23, 1986, promoted to Sergeant on January 16, 1992 and made Detective Sergeant on June 17, 1993. He served in the US Marine Corp from 1965 to 1968 receiving an honorable discharge. Lt. Cindrich was a full-time member of The Westchester County DEA Task Force from 1988 to 1992. He was the recipient of the Westchester County MACY Award in 1994, received six Excellent Police Duty Awards, three Distinguished Police Duty Awards, an Exceptional Merit Award and the Chiefs Achievement Award. Lt. Cindrich graduated from IONA College with a degree in Criminal Justice and is presently working on his Masters Degree. The Supervisor thereupon executed the Oath of Office to the above officers. Their families were then introduced and pictures taken and the meeting was recessed for refreshments. PUBLIC HEARING - HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE - DAYMON TERRACE On motion made by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Ryan, the public hearing was opened. The Clerk placed the legal notice of public hearing into the record: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, October 7, 1998 at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider the adoption of a proposed Local Law entitled Handicap Parking Zone - Daymon Terrace. The purpose of the Local Law is to establish a Handicap Parking Zone adjacent to Murray Avenue School on Daymon Terrace. The Administrator explained that this item had been requested by the School District to the Traffic Committee. After review, the Traffic Committee agreed and was recommending a handicapped space be approved on Daymon Terrace. Councilwoman O'Keeffe asked if there would be a problem if school buses have to squeeze past the handicapped spot. The Administrator responded that the space is located in a place that would not interfere with the normal flow of traffic. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the hearing was 2 October 7, 1998 closed. Then, on motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Ryan, the following local law was unanimously adopted: LOCAL LAW NO. 8 - 1998 This Local Law shall be known as "Handicapped Parking Zone" to be located on the west side of Daymon Terrace. Section 1. Intent: To provide a handicapped space on the west side of Daymon Terrace at a location immediately in front of the Murray Avenue School entrance on Daymon Terrace. Section 2 Sign to be Erected: An appropriate sign to be erected on the west side of Daymon Terrace. Section 3. Severability: Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this Local Law which may be implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provision. Section 4. Effect Date: This Local Law shall take effect immediately. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Price at 8:45 PM in the Court Room. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner: Elaine Price Commissioner: Paul A. Ryan Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe Commissioner: Barry Weprin Commissioner: Phyllis Winner 1. Fire Claims: Commissioner Ryan presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on Commissioner Ryan's motion, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, it was unanimously: RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller's Office: AM Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 170.00 At &T Capital 174.65 AT &T 40.74 Bell Atlantic 1015.72 Cleaning Systems 104.61 3 October 7, 1998 Clinton Kearney Door Cc. 126.00 Con Edison 1.97 Fire & Croker Corp. 2646.00 Gall's Inc. 69.98 Gall's Inc. 940.11 Gundelach's Inc. 43.75 Lamer 72.76 Quest Diagnostics, Inc. 835.00 Roberts 341.00 Thomas Landau M.D. 575.00 Thomas Landau M.D. 540.00 Thomas Landau M.D. 180.00 Westchester Elevator 170.00 Westchester Joint Water Works 414.88 TOTAL IN19.37 Councilwoman O'Keeffe said that the new ladder truck was in service and that Councilman Ryan's picture had appeared in the paper showing him christening the new truck with a bottle of champagne. She also said that the fire council had discussed marking the fire hydrants with reflectors and snow markers. They had also voiced concern about ground water leakage and had reviewed knockboxes. Mr. Altieri said that he was working with Tartaglione Consultants to find a solution to the ground water problem. The Supervisor requested that a written report be prepared by Tartaglione so the Board members could better understand what is going on with the water problem, asking the Administrator to have it by the next meeting. Councilwoman O'Keeffe commented that the Service Award program be looked into again. Supervisor Price replied that it was probably a good time to revisit this issue. "Our volunteers are dwindling and we can't forget their dedication and the cost savings we enjoy because of them. The Town budget would be two to three million dollars more without them." 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 9:05 PM. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointment -Zoning Board of Appeals The Supervisor said that Paul Winnick is being proposed for this unexpired term caused by the illness of Renee Simon. She said that Paul was an excellent candidate as he has been head of the Housing Authority since its founding and has done much of its legal work, and he was also instrumental in beginning the survey showing the need for our new . pool which was what initiated the pools being built. On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Paul Winnick, to the unexpired term of Renee Simon on the Zoning Board of Appeals, said term expiring February 1999. 2. Replacement of Telephone System The Town Administrator said that at the last Town Board meeting a presentation was made for the replacement of the telephone system in the Town Center. Members of the 4 October 7, 1998 Board requested an alternative proposal for a five-year contract for service. He said he had attached the five-year proposal from Bell Atlantic showing all non-recurring charges for equipment and installation remain the same in both proposals. The difference in the two proposals is the recurring monthly charges for telephone lines and telephone features. The ten-year proposal is $3,506 per month or$42,072 per year. Annual cost for a five-year contract with Bell Atlantic will be $3,681 per month or$44,178 per year. The difference amounts to $2,106 per year. To decide which contract term to choose, we must consider our objective and the impact of the two alternatives. On an annual basis the difference between the two contracts is insignificant and is not a factor in the decision. Although over ten years the difference equates to a savings of$21,000. Our original recommendation for a ten-year contract was based upon an expectation that our voice communication needs would not change substantially over the next ten years. Voice communication needs in the Town have still not changed. The need to replace the system was due to insufficient capacity and the age of the technology. Since we no longer will have an in-house computer operating our telephones, line capacity is no longer an issue. Intellipath can be expanded at anytime and without limitation. Whatever changes occur in the technology of the Intellipath system will automatically benefit the Town since we do not have an in-house system. Under the ten-year contract we are able, over a long term, to freeze our telephone line and feature costs. After further analysis of the alternatives our recommendation is to contract with Bell Atlantic to install their Intellipath System for a ten-year contract. Supervisor Price said that she had received a call from Joe Mirabella,who had been a manager at AT&T and he said that the deal with Bell Atlantic was a good one. Following further discussion it was decided to go with the ten year contract, so on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the contract with Bell Atlantic for the Intellipath phone system to be installed at the Town for a ten year period at a cost of is $3,506 per month or$42,072 per year, and RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 3. Authorization -Consultant Agreement Freshwater/Wetland Ordinance In 1996, the Coastal Zone Management Commission began the process of evaluating the current Wetland Map and Ordinance. The intention was to expand the law to include tidal wetlands and to make certain that the current provisions were still applicable. Laura Tessier was the original consultant retained to work with the Commission on this project. Ms. Tessier eventually moved from the area and was not able to continue the project. The recommendation to the Town Board is to retain Mr. Stephen Coleman, Environmental Consultant, to complete the work. Mr. Coleman has worked with the Town on other environmental projects; most recently, he worked with staff and the Planning Board on the Laurel Manor subdivision and the creation of the conservation easement in the subdivision. The lump sum fee for the work is $5,650. Sufficient funds are appropriated for this purpose in the Commission budget. The recommendation is to award this contract to Mr. Coleman and authorization is requested to execute the agreement for this project. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the contract with Steve Coleman, for consultant services in relation to the Freshwater/Tidal Wetland Law at a cost of$5,650.00; and RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 5 October 7, 1998 4. Resolution - Changes to Medicare Program Supervisor Price explained that the proposed changes to the Medicare Program could have long-range detrimental results leading to more and longer hospital stays. She said that she had called Nita Lowey voicing concern over the proposed changes. She then read the proposed resolution: WHEREAS, home healthcare services are a necessary and growing segment of this nation's healthcare industry;many frail, elderly, disabled, and chronically ill people who strive to remain independent are completely dependant on these services, and home healthcare is more cost effective than other forms of rehabilitative and long-term care, and, WHEREAS, numerous non-profit, community and hospital based home health agencies supply the great demand for much needed home health services in New York State, and are mostly dependant on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement to meet their bottom line expenses, and, WHEREAS home healthcare services in New York State have provided some of the most efficient services in the country with the least amount of visits per beneficiary and the 13' lowest cost in the nation for Medicare utilization, and, WHEREAS provisions of the Federal Balanced Budget Act of 1997, specifically the Interim Payment System, so dramatically reshapes the Medicare home health reimbursement structure that it jeopardizes the existence of many home care providers in New York State, which will lose close to$130 million in revenues in 1998, and, WHEREAS the cumulative effect of these provisions penalize home healthcare agencies in New York State, particularly non-profit, community based agencies, for their past efficiency despite the State's higher-than-average healthcare costs, and will undoubtedly force many necessary providers out of business by the year 2000 putting all of their patients in jeopardy, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Westchester County Board of legislators urges the United States Congress to repeal the Interim Payment System, in whole or in part, and to institute the following measures: 1. Establish a per-beneficiary efficiency standard based on the average U.S. costs per beneficiary(wage adjusted), which would relieve agencies operating below the efficiency standard of per beneficiary cost limits. 2. Base per-beneficiary reimbursement on a more even blend of national and regional data. 3. Update the Per-Beneficiary Cost Limits to the current fiscal year cost home healthcare by using the Home Health Inflation Index. 4. Make reform of the Interim Payment System retroactive to October 1, penalizing home health agencies because of their cost efficiency. 5. Increase the per-visit cost limit of providing 1997 to prevent 6. Eliminate the requirement that home health agencies post a surety bond worth 15% of the previous year's Medicaid and Medicare revenues. 7. Eliminate the second 15% reduction in payment to home health agencies in October, 1999, 6 1 October 7, 1998 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Speaker of the United States House of Representative, the President Pro Temp of the United States Senate and the Congressional delegation of Westchester County. She added that if these changes are not scaled back the elderly and disabled will not have the ability to afford home health care. Following discussion, it was decided to have the Supervisor rewrite the resolution and present it at the next meeting or if necessary to call a special meeting. 5. Designation of Lead Agency - Pryer Manor Marsh Project Mr. Altieri said that the Town was required to designate itself lead agency to comply with DEC mandates in regard to the Pryer Manor Marsh Project for which the Town received a grant. Therefore, on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby designate themselves as the Lead Agency in the matter of the Pryer Manor Marsh Restoration. 6. Resolution - Pryer Manor Marsh Project Mr. Altieri explained that the Town had previously been awarded a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to enable the restoration of the Pryer Manor Marsh (see above) with the cooperation of the City of New Rochelle. Although the Town had adopted a resolution authorizing the grant, the DEC prefers that the Board adopt the resolution using language they have drafted. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the TOWN OF MAMARONECK herein called the "Municipality," after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problem and study of available data, has hereby determined that certain work, as described in its application and attachments, herein called the "Project", is desirable, is in the public interest, and is required in order to implement the Project; and WHEREAS, Article 56 of the Environmental Conservation Law authorizes State assistance to municipalities for water quality improvement projects by means of a contract and the Municipality deems it to be in the public interest and benefit under this law to enter into a contract therewith; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD: 1. That Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator or such person's successor in office, is the representative authorized to act in behalf of the Municipality's governing body in all matters related to State assistance under ECL Article 56, Title 3. The representative is also authorized to make application, execute the State Assistance Contract, submit Project documentation, and otherwise act for the Municipality's governing body in all matters related to the Project and to 7 October 7, 1998 State assistance; 2. That the Municipality agrees that it will fund its portion of the cost of the Project and that funds will be available to initiate the Projects field work within twelve (12) months of written approval of its application by the Department of Environmental Conservation; 3. That one (1) certified copy of this Resolution be prepared and sent to the Albany office of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation together with the Application for State Assistance Payment; 4. That this Resolution take effect immediately. 7. Set Public Hearing - Establish Stop Intersection-Edgewood Ave./Weaver St. The Town Administrator said that at the last Traffic Committee meeting consideration was given to changing the existing "Yield Sign"to a "Stop Sign" at the intersection of Edgewood Avenue and Weaver Street. The change is necessary based upon the increase in traffic on Weaver Street. The Traffic Committee thought that traffic exiting Edgewood Avenue should stop at this intersection. Also, there is a resident living near this intersection whose driveway is partially hidden from traffic exiting Edgewood Avenue. For both of these reasons, the stop sign is the recommended traffic control device at the intersection. A public hearing is necessary to consider this matter further. On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public Hearing on the proposed Stop Sign at the intersection of Edgewood Avenue and Weaver Street; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and hereby is authorized to publish the legal notice of Public Hearings in an official newspaper of the Town. 8. Salary Authorizations - Recreation - Police Department Recreation On motion of Councilman Weprin, 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: Dan Smyth, Alternate Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $11.50/hour, retroactive to 10/1/98. Bobby Lunde, Alternate Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $11/hour, retroactive to 1011/98. Gina Tunno, Alternate Cashier, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $9.50/hour, retroactive to 10/1/98. Marie Jackson, Alternate Cashier, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $9/hour, retroactive to 10/1/98. Bobby Lunde, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $9 1hour, retroactive to 10/1/98. Lisa Monaco, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $6/hour, retroactive to 1011/98. Nick Tunno, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park ice Rink, $6/hour, effective to 10/1/98. 8 October 7, 1998 Julian Buchbinder, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park ice Rink, $5.50/hour, retroactive to 10/1/98. Vanessa Bajaio, Skate Room Attendant, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $5.50/hour, retroactive to 10/1/98. Doug Carroll, First Aid Attendant, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $8/hour, retroactive to 10/1198. Brendan Collins, First Aid Attendant, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $8/hour, retroactive to 10/1/98. Jessica Silverman, Figure Skating Instructor, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $15/class, retroactive to 10/1/98. Aimee McGown, Figure Skating Instructor, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $15 1class, retroactive to 10/1/98. Christopher Warnock, Open Gym, 540/session and Teen Center, $40/session, effective 10/9/98. Edith Turnbull, Open Gym, $35/session , Teen Center, $35/session, effective 10/9/98. William Reilly, Men's Basketball, $55/session, effective 10/15/98. Suzanne Elson, Volleyball, $55/session, effective 12/2/98. Jeanne Pollak, Swim Team Coach, $6,500 1season, effective 10/6198. Eli Graham, Assistant Swim Team Coach, $10/hour, effective 10/6/98. Josie Blanckmeister, Assistant Swim Team Coach, $20/hour, effective 1016/98. POLICE DEPARTMENT The Administrator said that this item would authorize the salary increase of Lt. Cindrich who will be replacing John Fox who had passed away on September 25th. He noted that Lt. Cindrich had been selected from the current eligibility list established by the Westchester County Personnel Office. Detective Sergeant Cindrich is presently the number one candidate on this list. Then, on motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the increase salary to Police Lieutenant Michael Cindrich, to the amount of$72,163.00 per year, to reflect his promotion from Detective Sergeant to Lieutenant effective October 8, 1998. The two items below were added to the agenda at the Board meeting 9. Approval of Certiorari On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board, based on the recommendation of Charlene Indelicato, Town Attorney, does hereby approve the following settlements of Certiorari: Theodore Levy 1241 Palmer Avenue (Village of Larchmont) Block 601 Lot 444 Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1990 86,000 66,000 20,000 23% 1991 86,000 66,000 20,000 23% 1992 86,000 66,000 20,000 23% 1993 86,000 66,000 20,000 23% 1994 86,000 66,000 20,000 23% 1995 86,000 66,000 20,000 23% 1996 86,000 66,000 20,000 23% 1997 86,000 56,500 29,500 34% 9 October 7, 1998 1998 86,000 56,500 29,500 34% The Town's portion of the refund would be approximately$2,600. The loss to the Town would be approximately$398.25. The property on Palmer Avenue housed, until recently, a small supermarket (A&P). The current assessment reflects a value of$2 million. The Assessor estimates the value at approximately $1.3 million, which was accepted by the Petitioner. The reduced assessment for the years 1990 to 1996 would be $66,000. 1997 and 1998 would be reduced to $56,500 from the current $86,000. Dee and Mendes 1916-1918 Palmer Avenue (Village of Mamaroneck) Block 606 Lot 440 This case came before the Board in February or March of 1998 in which the years 1995, 1996,1997 were settled by the Board. Upon review of the files, for proper filing and receipt of the court order, it is determined that 1994 was inadvertently left out of the settlement. Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1994 37,500 26,250 11,250 30% The loss to the Town as refund - $162. 310 Boston Post Road Corp 310 Boston Post Road Block 914 Lot 15.1 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1994 35,900 32,000 3,900 10% 1995 35,900 32,000 3,900 10% 1996 35,900 32,000 3,900 10% 1997 35,900 32,000 3,900 10% The Town refund would be approximately $225. The loss to the Town, approximately$50. The property consists of a retail store on Boston Post Road. The Petitioner submitted income and expense figures. The Assessor negotiated a reduction from $35,900 to $32,000: Hoyt Street Realty 139 Hoyt Avenue Block 823 Lot 9.2 (Village of Mamaroneck) Year Assessment Reduced to Amt. of Reduction 1994 123,000 $53,000 70,000 57% , The Town will refund approximately$1,000. in October of 1997, a settlement negotiated by Mr. George Derderian for the years 1995- 1997 was approved by the Town Board for this property. The Petitioner was represented by Bleakley, Platt and Schmidt for the years 1995-1997. The certiorari for 1994 was brought by Griffin, Coogan and was not included in the previous settlement. The Petitioner is now asking for the same settlement for 1994. 10. Approval of Withdrawal from liens of Certain Parcels of Real Property The Town Attorney requested that the Board adopt a resolution removing properties from the foreclosure of tax liens list because payment has been made. 10 October 7, 1998 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Ryan, it was unanimously agreed to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, on the 14t' day of September, 1998, the Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck as enforcing officer of the tax district pursuant to Article 11 Title 3 of the Real Property Tax Law filed with the Clerk of the County of Westchester an amended list of parcels of real property affected by unpaid tax liens held and owned by the Town of Mamaroneck, for the purposes of initiating proceedings of foreclosure against said parcels; and WHEREAS, the owners and/or parties of legal right, title, or interest in or lien upon certain of these parcels have tendered payment of said delinquent taxes or have entered into such agreements with the Town of Mamaroneck for payment of said delinquent taxes within the time prescribed by Article 11 title 3 of the Real Property Tax Law; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the withdrawal of the following parcels of property from the aforementioned proceeding by the Town Supervisor in her capacity as the enforcing officer Of the tax district: (1) 635 Fifth Avenue, Section: 1 Block: 132 Lot: 643 AFA Management Corp., Owner (2) 80 Weaver Street, Section: 4 Block: 406 Lot: 76 Guiseppa M. Hemment, Owner (3) 134 Center Street, Section: 8 Block: 23 Lot 601 Westchester Community Opportunity Programs, Owner; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that such withdrawal does not preclude reinstatement of said parcel or parcels of property withdrawn at the will and direction of this Board pursuant to Section 1138 of the Real'Property Tax law, Article 11, Title 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -September 2, 1998 On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept the minutes of the Town Board Meeting held on September 2, 1998 as amended. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ernie Odierna asked about the surcharge that he had received on his water bill. Supervisor Price replied that the bill actually emanates from Westchester Joint Water Works and that there an established surcharge fee that is triggered when 6600 cubic feet of water is used. The surcharge is assessed by New York City and we have and are protesting it. She explained that there is a sliding scale on the surcharge, and most residential properties don't reach the 6600 cubic feet unless there is a dry summer or if there is an leak that might not be noticeable. Ernie and a resident both questioned the increase in the regular water rate as well. It was 11 October 7, 1998 explained that each of the municipalities had raised the rate as did New York City and we had to pass along the increase. The Supervisor reminded Mr. Odierna that there had been a public hearing on the increase. She added that when compared to other water companies, our rates are much cheaper. Ernie also asked if an enforcement officer had been hired as has been discussed for a year. Mr.Altieri said that although someone had not been hired, violations had been issued to those homes who were leaving their garbage out. Ruth Campinelli spoke about her concern regarding blind corners around East Garden Road caused by bushes overgrown and making it hard to see, also on Hickory Grove East rubbish is repeatedly left out for extended periods. Supervisor Price stated that this issue should go to the Traffic Committee. The Administrator said that there is presently someone patrolling and giving warnings after which should there be further offences, violations would be issued. He would make sure that they go to that area. SUPERVISOR REPORTS Supervisor Price invited everyone to the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new locker rooms at the Hommocks Ice Rink to be held on October 21, 1998 at 6 PM. Ernie Odierna suggested that a recreation fee be set to allow residents to use the pool without being a permit holder. The Supervisor reported that despite the misleading article in the paper that there are no changes to the sound barriers to be put in this spring along North Brook Road and along Harmon Drive. They are presently in the design stage, and the project is on schedule, nothing has changed. The Supervisor read the following Proclamation into the record: PROCLAMATION - CLIFFORD E. EMANUELSON PROCLAMATION CLIFFORD E. EMANUELSON WHEREAS, Clifford Emanuelson was the Town's first Environmental Consultant serving the Town of Mamaroneck from 1964 to 1987; and WHEREAS, The Conservation Advisory Committee and the Board of Education jointly retained Cliff in 1967 to advise on the planning of all conservation areas for education and recreational use; and WHEREAS, the design and construction of the beautiful Sheldrake and Leatherstocking Trails, the Premium and Hommocks Conservation areas, the Larchmont Reservoir, and numerous other conservation projects,were primarily due to the talents and energies of Cliff Emanuelson; and WHEREAS, Cliff compiled a Natural Resources Inventory which was presented in map form to the Town in 1976. This inventory was a major source of information for projecting future environmental management in the Town. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I Elaine Price, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck do hereby proclaim Sunday, October 4, 1998 CLIFF EMANUELSON day throughout the Town of Mamaroneck and that the Town Board joins me in extending to him and his lovely wife Virginia our thanks in sharing their philosophy that the " total community be concerned with the total environment". 12 October 7, 1998 ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor then said that she would like to adjourn this meeting in memory of Bruce Allen and Lt. John Fox. She sent her condolences to both their families. Supervisor Price expressed her sorrow at losing one of our own Police Officers, John Fox, at the young age of 42. She thanked Mike Cindrich for the grand job he did coordinating the funeral and all of the other police departments throughout Westchester who helped. She said that John's decency and love permeated everything he did. On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Lieutenant John Fox and Mr. Bruce Allen at 10:15 PM. Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk C:\MSOFFICE\W INWORD\MINUTES\98M I NFFl10-07-98x.doc 13