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TOWN OF MAMARONECK
TOWN BOARD AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING-Wednesday,March 3, 1999 -Town Center Court Room- 8:30 PM
THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 6:30 PM into a Work Session to discuss capital
projects and the Service Award Program.
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
CONVENE WORK SESSION
RECESS WORK SESSION
SWEARING IN CEREMONY - 7:30 PM-Town Supervisor-Paul Ryan
- Councilwoman- Judith Myers
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ATTENTION-Location of Exits
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING-Amendment to Erosion& Sediment Control
Law
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. Fire Claims
2. Other Business
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization-Renewal of Lease Agreement-Movie Fone
2. Set Date Public Hearing-Parking Lot#1
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Next regularly scheduled meetings -March 24, 1999
- April 7, 1999
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 MARCH 3, 1999 AT 8:30 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE
TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW
YORK
PRESENT:
Deputy Supervisor Paul A. Ryan
Councilwoman Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Councilman Barry Weprin
Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner
Councilwoman Judith Myers
ALSO PRESENT:
Patricia DiCioccio, 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 capital projects and the Service Award Program.
On motion duly made and seconded the Board adjourned at 7:30 PM to the Court Room.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Deputy Supervisor Ryan
at 7:30 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits.
On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that Paul A. Ryan is hereby appointed to the
position of Town Supervisor effective immediately, said term
to expire December 31, 1999.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY -Supervisor Paul A. Ryan
Councilwoman Judith Myers
George Latimer County Legislator and Chair of the County Board of Legislators was
introduced and swore in Councilwoman Judith Myers. He then swore in the newly
appointed Paul A. Ryan as Town Supervisor. He said that he known and worked with
Supervisor Ryan for many years and that the Town was lucky to have such a dedicated,
knowledgeable, and personable individual to move into this position. He then asked
Paul to introduce his family.
Supervisor Ryan then introduced his wife, Toni, who he noted he has been married to for
27 years, his son Chris, and his mother-in-law Anna Pergola. Judy also introduced her
husband Ira Schwartz, and her children Amanda and Scott.
March 3, 1999
The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 7:55 PM to partake of refreshments.
RECONVENE MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Town Board was reconvened at 8:30 PM by Supervisor Ryan.
ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING -Amendment.to Erosion and Sediment Control Law
On motion by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Weprin the Adjourned
Public Hearing was opened.
The Supervisor asked if anyone wished to speak either in favor of or against the
amendment. There was no one who wished to speak. Supervisor Ryan noted that this
matter had been discussed at a prior Board meeting and the change to be made was not
a substantive one.
On motion by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Weprin the Public
Hearing was closed.
On motion by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Weprin the following
local law was unanimously adopted.
LOCAL LAW 1 - 1999
This Local Law shall be known as "Amendment to Section 95-10H of the Town of
Mamaroneck Erosion and Sediment Control Act".
Section 1. Purpose:
The purpose of this amendment is to clearly delineate the person or persons required on
the signature block of a proposed erosion control plan.
Section 2. Amendment:
Section 95-10H shall be amended to read as follows:
"Signature block language, including the seal of a licensed professional engineer or
certification of an architect.
Section 3. Severability:
Should any provision of this Local Law be declared illegal or unconstitutional by a court
of competent jurisdiction to the extent that the other provisions of this Local Law can be
implemented without such illegal or unconstitutional provision, such other provisions
shall remain in effect.
Section 4. Effective Date:
This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Ryan at 8:45 PM in the Court Room.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner: Paul A. Ryan
Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Commissioner: Barry Weprin
Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner
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Commissioner: Judith Myers
1. FIRE CLAIMS
Commissioner Weprin presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on
Commissioner Weprin'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:
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. $ 258.00
AT &T 6.39
Bell Atlantic 826.56
O.S.P Fire Prevention 269.00
1 360.55
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Weprin, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the Commission
unanimously adjourned.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization - Renewal of Lease Agreement - Movie Fone
The Administrator explained that on April 30,1999, the lease agreement with Movie Fone
will expire. He said Movie Fone rents a small closet on the third floor of the Town Center
to house their computer answering service, and that they currently pay, for the term
about to end, $120 per month. He said that the renewal lease would raise the rent to
$130.00 per month beginning May 1, 1999 and then it would increase to $135.00 per
month on May 1, 2000. He requested authorization.
On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
renewal of the lease agreement for Movie Fone for two years for
rental space on the third floor of the Town Center for rental fees
as follows:
May 1, 1999 -April 30, 2000 -$130.00 per month
May 1, 2000 -April 30, 2001 -$135.00 per month; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to
execute said agreement on behalf of the Town.
2. Set Date for Public Hearing - Parking Lot No. 1
The Town Clerk said that because of the influx of residents who had been requesting
parking spaces at the commuter lot, she had proposed moving the non-resident permit
holders onto Baldwin Avenue which allow more room for our residents to park In order
to facilitate the change an amendment is necessary to the local law, thus a public hearing
must be scheduled.
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Councilman Weprin asked if we would be notifying the commuters of the hearing. The
Clerk said that everyone currently holding permits in that lot would be notified.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for Public
Hearing to discuss changes to the requirements for parking in Lot No.
1 for March 24 1999; 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.
3. Authorization - Use of Voting Machines by Mamaroneck School District
The Town Clerk explained that the School District Clerk was making the annual request
for use of 15 voting machines for the Trustee and Budget vote to be held on May 18,
1999. She said that all costs for the election, both the cost of the technician and moving
of the machines are paid by the school district.
On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the use of 15
voting machines by the Mamaroneck School District on May 18,
1999 for use during the annual School Election.
4. Salary Authorizations -Town Administrator/Supervisor's Office
Recreation
Ambulance District
Part-time Receptionist/Typist
Supervisor/Administrator's Office
There was a memo requesting authorization to hire Lee Dayan on a part-time basis to
replace the recently vacated position, at a rate of$12.50 per hour. Ms. Dayan will work at
the front desk in the office alternating days with Lil Sten.
Mr. Altieri said that Ms. Dayan has extensive secretarial experience and computer skills.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
hiring of Lee Dayan as Receptionist/typist in the
Supervisor/Administrator's Office on a part-time basis
effective March 1, 1999 at an hourly rate of$12.50.
Recreation
On motion by Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1999 Town Budget,
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authority is hereby given for the payment of salary to the
following:
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Dan Matutich, Alternate Key ttendant Hommocks Pool 7.50 per hour effective
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retroactive to 2/16/99.
Ambulance Administrator
A communication was received from the Ed McCormick, Administrator of the Ambulance
District requesting authorization for a rate increase for paramedics to take effect Mach
10, 1999. The 1999 paramedic hourly pay rates are to increase during the probationary
period to $16.50 per hour and the regular hourly rate will increase to $17.00.
On motion by Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Weprin it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
increase of salary to the following Paramedics effective March
10, 1999 as follows:
As of As of Date of N/Rate
2111/98 3/10/99 Probation Change
Ballantyne, Mark $16.50 $17.00
DIE
N $15.50 N/A
Baumblatt, Mark $16.50 $17.00
DIE
N $15.50 NIA
Bellingham, Phil $16.50 $17.00
DIE
3248 N $15.50 N/A
Bilotto,Joseph N/A $16.50 9/3/99 $17.00
DIE
N NIA NIA
Burrell, Mark $16.50 $17.00
DIE
3261 N $15.50 N/A
Carcano,Jim $16.50 $17.00
DIE
3262 N $15.50 N/A
Cecere, Nick $16.50 $17.00
DIE
3251 N $15.50 N/A
Deshensky, Charlie $16.50 $17.00
DIE
3255 N $15.50 N/A
Fottrell, Dan $16.50 $17.00
DIE
N $15.50 N/A
Glaessgen,S. $16.5.0 $17.00
DIE
N $15.50 NIA
Gluckman,Will $16.50 $17.00
DIE
3244 N $15.50 N/A
Grande, Don $16.50 $17.00
DIE
3249 N $15.50 N/A
lommazzo,John $16.50 $17.00
DIE
N $15.50 N/A
Kosenko, Pete $16.50 $17.00
DIE
N $15.50 N/A
Liverzani, Mike $16.50 $17.00
DIE
3259 N $15.50 N/A
McCauley, Matt $16.50 $17.00
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D/E
3247 N $15.50 N/A
Nadolske, Pat $16.50 $17.00
D/E
N $15.50 N/A
Papish, Mark $16.50 $17.00
D/E
N $15.50 N/A
Primrose, Pete $16.50 $17.00
D/E
3243 N $15.50 N/A
Purcell, Dan $16.50 $17.00
DIE
N $15.50 NIA
Rovida, Peter $16.50 $17.00
D/E
N $15.50 N/A
Smith, Bob $16.50 $17.00
D/E
3256 N $15.50 N/A
Suarez, Philip N/A $16.50 9/3199 $17.00
N
D/E N/A N/A
Werner, Rich $16.50 $17.00
D/E
3242 N $15.50 N/A
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Supervisor Ryan said that he had drafted a letter to New Rochelle Mayor, Tim Idoni
regarding rumors that were being brought to him regarding an IKEA store opening on the
Boston Post Road. He said that he will update us when he hears back.
He reported that there had been a lot of activity at the Hommocks Park Pool and Ice Rink
on February 24, as we had played host to the Westchester County Winter Swim
Championship meet. There were over 650 people attending. In addition, at the Ice Rink,
we hosted the Westchester County Section One, Division II Ice Hockey Championship
game between Pelham High School and the Mamaroneck High School Tigers. Over 790
spectators attended this athletic event, and there was also a Tai Chi class held that night
in the Community Room. The Supervisor said that although parking might have been
tough, everything had been handled really well.
The Supervisor said that he had attended the ceremony held at the United Methodist
Church when Nick Goldstein had received the prestigious honor of becoming a Eagle
Scout. While there, Bill Shilady announced that he would be leaving to take a new
assignment at the Park Avenue Church in New York City. Supervisor Ryan said that Bill
would be missed tremendously.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL
Councilwoman Wittner reported that Wally Irwin had been recognized by the State and
County for his work in recruiting residents all over the County to become stream walkers.
He had enlisted 54 volunteers.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Irving Scharf wanted to know when the revaluation report was to be presented and
requested a copy of the Report when filed. The Supervisor said that it should be
sometime in April and that he would make sure that Irving receive a copy.
Ernie Odierna congratulated both Supervisor Ryan and Councilwoman Myers on their
new positions. He said that the new sanitation calendar was excellent and should be
included in the new resident packet. He then asked about Cablevision becoming a
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provider of internet access on Long Island and wanted it here in the Town.
The Supervisor said that he had heard about it and had spoken to one of the
representatives regarding Town access. He had been told that Long Island was a hub
and that they were testing it there, with the hopes of adding more regions as quickly as
possible.
Ernie said that speeding was becoming an increasing problem and wanted to know if we
could have signs that flash the speed so people know just how fast they are going. The
Supervisor said that he would ask the Administrator to look into it.
The Administrator noted that the signs cost somewhere between $15,000 to $18,000.
Councilwoman Myers said the Youth Council had developed and sponsored a Volleyball
Tournament this past Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. She said that over 60 children had
attended and there had been five winners.
ADJOURNMENT
Supervisor Ryan that the next meeting of the Board would be held on March 24, 1999,
then on motion duly made and seconded the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 PM.
Submitted by:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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