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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_09_08 Town Board Regular Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING -Wednesday, September 8, 1999 -Town Center Court Room -8:15 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 6:30 PM in a Work Session for an Assisted Living Presentation and adjourn into an Executive Session to discuss certiorari. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING RECESS INTO WORK SESSION CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION RECESS EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits PRESENTATION -8:15 PM Retirement of Joseph Paterno, General Foreman PUBLIC HEARING -Amendment to Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption Law(all Local Laws are available in the Town Clerk's Office) BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Other Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Approval of Certiorari 2. Report of Bids - Contract#99-A - Police Department Recording Device 3. Authorization -Westchester Joint Water Works - Engineering Services Agreement- Water Filtration Plant 4. Update - Organic Waste Recycling 5, Salary Authorization - Recreation -Ambulance District -Crossing Guards -Assessment Clerk 6. Authorization - Internet Services Agreement APPROVAL OF MINUTES —June 2, 1999 (previously submitted) PROCLAMATIONS -School Board Recognition Week - Constitution Week ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Next regularly scheduled meetings -September 22, 1999 -October 6, 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 SEPTEMBER,8, 1999 AT 8:15 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK PRESENT: Supervisor Paul A. Ryan Councilwoman Valerie M. O'Keeffe Councilman Barry Weprin Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner Councilwoman Judith A. Myers ALSO PRESENT: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Charlene Indelicato, Town Attorney CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Ryan at 8:30 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits. PRESENTATION - Retirement of Joseph Paterno, General Foreman Supervisor Ryan introduced Mr. Paterno and his wife. He read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION JOSEPH PATERNO, JR. WHEREAS; Joseph Paterno, Jr. has conscientiously and diligently served the Town of Mamaroneck for thirty-seven (37) years;and WHEREAS; Joe-has worn many hats as an employee of the Town. In 1962 Joe was hired as a sanitation employee;in 1964 Joe was transferred to the highway department as a motor equipment operator;in 1972 Joe was promoted to a heavy motor equipment operator. In 1980 Joe was promoted to labor foreman. In 1981 he again was promoted to sewer maintenance foreman. Joe then served the Tow-in the capacity of General Foreman from 1997 to 1999;and WHEREAS; Joe's professional expertise and attention to detail have been repeatedly demonstrated in implementing effective town-wide projects; and WHEREAS; Joe has been an integral part of the physical, aesthetic, and structural well being of our community for over three (3) decades; and WHEREAS; Joe's sincerity and work ethic will be greatly missed by the Town, and the countless residents he served. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that), Paul A. Ryan, Supervisor, of the Town of Mamaroneck, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, September 8, 1999, JOSEPH PATERNO, JR. DAY throughout the Town of Mamaroneck and that the Town Board joins me in extending our deep appreciation, gratitude, and very best wishes and the hope that he and his lovely wife, Linda, will enjoy many years of retirement together. SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Tow-of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 8th day of September 1999. Everyone then wished Mr. Paterno good wishes on his retirement, thanking him for his service to the community. PUBLIC HEARING -Amendment to Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption Law The following notice was placed into the record by the Town Clerk: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, September 8, 1999 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 amend Local Law 4 of 1997 entitled "Senior Citizens Tax Exemption". On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the hearing was declared open. The Administrator explained the purpose of the amendment is to broaden the eligibility list of seniors that are now eligible for the exemption. The Supervisor read the guidelines. On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing was declared open. Supervisor Ryan asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or against the proposed amendment. Councilwoman O'Keeffe said that she had heard from a few seniors that they did not know about the formula for excluding income for veterans. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the following Local Law was unanimously adopted: LOCAL LAW NO. 6 - 1999 This Local Law shall amend Local Law 2-1999, Senior Citizen Tax Exemptions. Section 1 - Purpose: The purpose of this Local Law is to amend Section 195-7 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck to conform with recent amendments to the enabling provisions of Real Property.Tax Law Section 467 as it relates to County Senior Citizens Tax Exemptions. Section 2 -Amendments: Section 195-7 shall be amended to add a new Section F to read as follows: F. Persons reaching 65 years of age on or before December 31 are eligible to apply for County tax purposes for the assessment roll applicable to that year. Tenant-stockholders of cooperative apartment corporations are eligible to apply for County tax purposes. Veterans disability compensation shall not be included for purpose of income eligibility calculation. Annual Income Limitations for County Tax purposes: 2 SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 $19,500 or less 50% $19,500.01 to $20,499.99 45% $20,500 to $21,499.99 40% $21,500 to $22,499.99 35% $22,500 to $23,999.99 30% $23,400 to $24,299.99 25% $24,300 to $25,199.99 20% $25,200 to $26,099.99 15% $26,100 to $26,999.99 10% $27,000 to $27,899.99 5% Section 3 - Effective Date: This Local Law shall take effective immediately upon filing. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Ryan at 8:50 PM.. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner: Paul A. Ryan Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe Commissioner: Barry Weprin Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner Commissioner: Judith A. Myers 1. Fire Claims: Commissioner O'Keeffe presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on Commissioner O'Keeffe'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. 888.00 AT&T 16.46 Bell Atlantic 473.14 Gall's Inc. 139.98 Metrocom 300.00 New Rochelle 174.15 Printwear Plus 900.00 Printwear Plus 504.00 Sound Shore Health System for Occupational 120.00 Sound Shore Health System for Occupational 120.00 Sound Shore Health System For Occupational 90.00 TOTAL $3,725.73 2. Other Business Councilwoman O'Keeffe announced that the Fire Inspection Dinner would be held on the first Friday in October. 3 SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Weprin, seconded by Commissioner O'Keeffe, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 8:55 PM. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Approval of Certiorari The Town Attorney said that in order for the Certiorari to be settled on the submitted properties, a resolution by the Board would be necessary. Then, on motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the following Certiorari were approved for settlement: Carolyn Court Owners Corp. 310-318 Livingston Avenue - Block 914 Lot 199 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction 1994 $94,000 $70,000 $24,000 26% 1995 $94,000 $70,000 $24,000 26% 1996 $94,000 $70,000 $24,000 26% 1997 $94,000 $65,000 $29,000 31% 1998 $94,000 $65,000 $29,000 31% The Town will refund approximately $1750 for the 5 years in question. The loss to the Town is approximately $350 per year. Giuseppi and Filomena Antolino 2055 Boston Post Road - Block 706 Lot 402 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction 1994 $45,700 $23,000 $22,700 50% 1995 $45,700 $23,000 $22,700 50% 1996 $45,700 $23,000 $22,700 50% 1997 $45,700 $23,000 $22,700 50% 1998 $45,700 $23,000 $22,700 50% The Town will refund approximately $1,550 for the 5 years in question. The loss to the Town is approximately $310 per year. The Village will refund approximately $21,175 for the 5 years in question. The loss to the Village is approximately $4,235 per year. 2. Report of Bids Contract TA-99-4 -Voice Communications Recording Device Mr. Altieri said on August 18, 1999, the Town publicly opened and read bids for the above referenced contract. The specifications called for a vendor to furnish, deliver, and install a Voice Communication Recording Device for the Town Police Department. This device is used to record all telephone calls and two-way radio transmissions in the Police Department. The current recording device has outlived its useful life and has reached its capacity limit for the number of lines that can be recorded. Also, the equipment is not Y2K compatible. Bids were received from five vendors. The low bid was submitted by Business Electronics of Westport, Connecticut, who will furnish and deliver the equipment in accordance with the Town's specifications for a total cost of$27,422.00. Fifty percent of the cost of this equipment will be funded from the County of Westchester through the E911 System, and the balance will be 4 SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 funded through an appropriation in the 1999 Town Budget. Based upon the bids received and the check on references by the Town Police Department, the recommendation is to award Contract TA-99-4 to the lowest responsible bidder, Business Electronics, Inc. of Westport, Connecticut. Authorization was then requested to execute a contract. The bidders for CONTRACT#TA-99-4 for FURNISHING AND DELIVERING A VOICE COMMUNICATION RECORDING SYSTEM were: NAME OF BIDDER ADDRESS OF BIDDER UNIT PRICE TOTAL Business Electronics, Inc. 266 Post Road E.,Westport,CT w/Computer $27,422.00 $24,101.00 $24,101.00 Goosetown Communications 58 North Harrison Ave.,Congers, NY $29,525.00 $29,525.00 Telog Corp.Voice Recording Sys. 950 Yale Ave.,Wallingford,CT w/DVD Drives wIDDS2 Drives $29,860.00 $29,949.00 Dictaphone Voice&Data Mgmt. 3191 Broadbridge Ave.,Stratford,CT $31,064.00 $31,064.00 Lucent Technologies, Inc. 400 Columbus Ave.,Valhalla, NY $62,564.00 $62,564.00 On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the bid for Voice Recording in the Police Department, Contract TA-99-4 to the lowest responsible bidder, Business Electronics, Inc. of Westport, Connecticut, who bid $27,422.00; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said bid on behalf of the Town. 3. Authorization -Westchester Joint Water Works - Engineering Services Agreement-Water Filtration Plant There was a long discussion on this matter. Councilwoman O'Keeffe said that the Town should look at other municipalities to help share the costs for this. Supervisor Ryan said that the three municipalities within the water district are receiving benefits from Westchester Water Works, like lower water rates. He said we could always look at increasing water rates to finance these purchases. Councilwoman Myers asked how our rates compared to others. The Supervisor replied that ours are much lower. Following a lengthy discussion is was decided to hold this item over. 4. Update - Organic Waste Recycling The Administrator reported that for some time the State and the County of Westchester have sought to remove organic waste from the overall solid waste stream. There has been legislation pending in the legislature to require the separation of organic waste, and although the legislation has not yet passed, the County of Westchester is offering incentives to local municipalities to begin organic waste recycling programs. The incentive is in the form of a greatly reduced tipping fee for organic waste if it is separated from other garbage. Therefore it appears a good time to explore alternatives for organic waste recycling. Depending upon cost, the program offers the Town and the Village an opportunity to reduce operating cost and boost the percentage of waste recycled. He said during the past six months there have been discussions between the County, the Village and Town to develop a program for the collection 5 SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 and disposal of organic waste, which also included the Village of Mamaroneck in the discussions to determine if a tri-municipal program is possible. Before moving forward with the County however, we first need to determine the feasibility of collecting organic waste separate from the garbage and the anticipated cost for the program. We have determined that the Sanitation Commission is likely the best agency to coordinate the program. First, commission personnel are used to the routine of street collection and have the equipment to complete the work more effectively. The Highway Departments may be unable to assume this responsibility without detracting from other tasks. Second, neither the Town or the Village have a site suitable for the storage and/or transfer of the organic waste. The chute at Maxwell Ave. will be effective for transferring the material from the collection trucks to the Commission trailers. Finally, any additional cost for the program will shared by the Town and the Village through the Joint Sanitation Commission. To develop a final version of the program we need to know the following. What is the estimated quantity of material to be collected? How many trucks and sanitationmen are necessary to complete the work? What.should be the frequency of collection? What alternative will be used for disposal? What is the cost? To attempt to answer these questions the Commission is initiating a pilot program of organic recycling in the month of September. Residents will not have to change any of their current garbage/recycling habits for the pilot program. We will however be using the municipal newsletters and the cable TV community bulletin board to advise them that the program is underway. He defined organic waste as leaves, grass clippings, brush, and small logs. Currently fall leaves are removed from the waste stream by Town and Village Highway Department personnel. Leaves that must be bagged by residents outside the fall season will be collected by the Commission. This pilot program was developed with two assumptions: Program cost should be minimal and the organic waste material must be at the curb for the -shortest period possible. Under the pilot program, two existing sanitation personnel that work in the Maxwell Ave yard and one truck will be assigned exclusively to organic waste collection. Collection of organic waste will take place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Existing garbage collection crews have been instructed not to collect organic waste. Because we expect the quantities to vary in sections of the Town, the truck will not follow the traditional garbage collection routes. The truck will begin collection at the Town/New Rochelle border and work its way north through Larchmont to the Scarsdale/Town border at Old White Plains Road. Once, completed, the truck and crew will repeat the procedure. He continued, saying typically, the quantity of organic waste is greatest in the spring however the leaf blower prohibition in the Town and the Village has resulted in a relatively steady stream of grass clippings. There was originally some concern that the drought conditions this summer would skew the organic waste quantities in September. Recent rains however have revitalized many lawns that now must be cut more regularly and the drought has led to an early shedding of leaves in some areas. For now the loads of organic waste will be transferred into trailers at Maxwell Ave. and trucked to the County facility in Mt. Vernon. The County will allow the Commissions trailers to enter the facility with loads of organic waste. The-pilot program will tell us the expected quantity of material. It will answer the question of whether two men and a truck can handle the work and how frequently each street is collected. Except for additional fuel costs, the pilot program will be operated with current equipment and personnel. There will be no increase in our disposal costs since we currently mix organic waste with other garbage. In early October we will report on our findings and make final recommendations on how to initiate this program. By then we hope to have further information from the County on disposal options and whether the Village of Mamaroneck could be a participant in the program. The Board then discussed the pilot program. 5. Salary Authorizations - Recreation Ambulance District Crossing Guards Assessment Clerk Recreation 6 SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, I RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1999 Town Budget that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Joanne Murphy, Hommocks Pool Manager, $14/hour, effective 9/7/99. Cynthia Ausiello, Hommocks Pool Manager, $15/hour, effective 9/7/99. Bill McGinness, Hommocks Pool Manager, $13/hour, effective 9/7/99. Edith Turnbull, Hommocks Pool Manager, $12/hour, effective 9/7/99. Maria Francella, Hommocks Pool Alternate Manager, $ 12/hour, effective 9/7/99. Mary Lynn Child, Hommocks Pool Alternate Manager, $10.50/hour, effective 9/7199. Chris Vaughn, Hommocks Pool Alternate Manager, $11/hour, effective 9/7/99. Bob Blaufarb, Hommocks Pool Alternate Manager, $13.50/hour, effective 917/99. Joannne Schroeder, Hommocks Pool Alternate Manager, $11/hour, effective 9/7/99. Bobby Lunde, Hommocks Pool Alternate Manager, $11/hour, effective 9/7/99. Jeff Santorsola, Hommocks Pool Manager, $10/hour, effective 9/7/99. Wendy Johnson, Hommocks Pool Lifeguard, $7.75/hour, effective 9/7199. Lisa Birmingham, Hommocks Pool Lifeguard, $9.25/hour, effective 9/7/99. Jack Nierodzinski, Hommocks Pool Lifeguard, $7.50 1hour, effective 9/7/99. Lauren Abinati, Hommocks Pool Lifeguard, $8/hour, effective 9/7/99. Jeff.Santorsola, Hommocks Pool Lifeguard, $9.25/hour, effective 9/7/99. Chris Vaughn, Hommocks Pool Lifeguard, $10.75/hour, effective 9/7199. Paul Neirodzinski, Hommocks Pool Lifeguard, $8/hour, effective 9/7/99. Vadim Kogan, Hommocks Pool Lifeguard, $6.50/hour, effective 9/7/99. Peter Braverman, Hommocks Pool Lifeguard, $8/hour, effective 9/7/99. Kathryn Brannigan, Hommocks Pool Lifeguard, $8.75/hour, effective 9/7/99. Emily Bonnano, Hommocks Pool Alternate Lifeguard, $6.25/hour, effective 9/7/99. Maria Francella, Hommocks Pool Alternate Lifeguard, $10.25/hour, effective 9/7/99. Vi Le, Hommocks Pool Alternate Lifeguard, $6.75/hour, effective 9/7/99. Ann Anderson, Hommocks Pool Alternate Lifeguard, $6.50/hour, effective 917/99. Leticia Garcia, Hommocks Pool Key Attendant, $7/hour, effective 9/7/99. Max Garcia, Hommocks Pool Key Attendant, $5.25/hour, effective 9/7/99. Andrew Joseph, Hommocks Pool Key Attendant, $6/hour, effective 9/7/99. Dan Joseph, Hommocks Pool Key Attendant, $5.75/hour, effective 9/7/99. Christine Rothweiler, Hommocks Pool Key Attendant, $5/hour, effective 9/7/99. Angela Legramandi, Hommocks Pool Alternate Key Attendant, $7.50/hour, effective 9/7/99. Neil Valsangkar, Hommocks Pool Alternate Key Attendant, $5.75/hour, effective 917199. Chris Vaughn, Early Morning Swim Lifeguard, $20/session, effective 9/7/99. Cynthia Ausiello, Early Morning Swim Lifeguard, $39 1session, effective 917/99. Any Ciraco, Early Morning Swim Lifeguard, $20/session, effective 9/7/99. Vi Le, Early Morning Swim Lifeguard, $20/session, effective 9/7199. Marcelo Carvalho, Hommocks Pool Lifeguard, $7.75 1hour retroactive as of 9/4/99. Getta Uhl, Hommocks Pool Alternate Lifeguard, $7.25/hour retroactive as of 8/16/99. James Schroeder, Hommocks Park Ice rink, Skate Guard, $ 8/our effective 9/7/99. Ambulance On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby give authorization to hire paramedics Rick Baumblatt and Jason Swart at an hourly rate of$16.50; effective August 25, 1999. 7 SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 Crossing Guards (substitutes) On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby give authorization to hire the following as Crossing Guards effective September 7, 1999: Jean Veintimilla, Ana Martinelli, and Caroline Veintimilla. None of these crossing guards will be assigned a permanent post but will only work when a full time guard calls in sick. These substitute guards will be paid $57 per day. Assessment Clerk On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the promotion of Pamela Kaider as provisional Assessment Clerk effective September 8, 1999 at a salary of$33,015. 6. Authorization - Internet Services Agreement Mr. Altieri said during the month of August the Town had received proposals for dedicated internet service for the Town government. Proposals were received from six internet companies in this area, not all vendors submitted pricing for each level of service. But based upon the anticipated number of users for both incoming and outgoing use, our consultant is recommending that we purchase service at 384Kbps(Kilobytes per second). If after the first year, we find a need for greater service, upgrading is very easy and there would be no equipment changes necessary. We are fortunate that Bell Atlantic is offering in Mamaroneck Synchronous Digital Subscriber Iines(SDSL), which is now considered the leading technology for connectivity for internet service. He said that he had given the Board members a letter from DB Systems Corp., our consultants for computer services. DB Systems has evaluated the proposals received and is recommending that the contract for internet services be given to Cloud 9 Consulting Inc. of White Plains, New York. In their letter, DB Systems explains the basis for their recommendation. Cloud 9 appears well suited for small organizations like the Town Of Mamaroneck. DB Systems was pleased with the design of their support services and Cloud 9 has multiple contracts with larger internet providers to enhance connectivity for their customers. He said pursuant to their proposal Cloud 9 will provide the following services: Provide internet connectivity for all users designated by the Town Of Mamaroneck at a cost of $199 per month. A one time charge of$500 will include the installation of the SDSL phone circuit and a flow router including support maintenance services. A router can be considered as a point of transfer of data transmission between the SDSL phone circuit and the internet. Cloud 9 will provide technical support to the Town for our internet connection including ensuring that PC's on the Town's network can reach the internet. The term of the agreement will be for one year but can be terminated upon sixty days notice. At an additional cost of$1 per month per mail box, Cloud 9 will provide e-mail boxes for designated Town staff: At no additional cost, Cloud 9 will host a Town website. In addition to the monthly cost of the internet service and the one time installation fee, the Town will be required to purchase routing equipment to connect the Town's intra-net in the Town office to the equipment of the internet provider and the SDSL phone line. The one-time cost for this equipment is $7,500. The equipment will also link all the Town departments for internal e-mail capabilities. As part of this program, the Village of Larchmont has expressed an interest in joining us for internet service. Currently, the Town Center and the Village are linked by means of a dedicated telephone line. If the Village decides to join us, this line will be used to connect them to the internet through our routing equipment. The Village would assume a percentage of the monthly internet cost paid by the Town, and would pay the total cost, as they do now, for the 8 SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 dedicated phone line. Although, they have not yet made a final decision, the system is designed to include them at any time in the future. The recommendation is to award the contract for dedicated internet service to Cloud 9 Consulting of White Plains, New York at the prices proposed. If the recommendation is acceptable, authorization is also necessary to execute the agreement and enter into a contract with Cloud 9 approved as to form by the Town Attorney. Y Ernie Odierna express excitement at the prospect of the Town finally getting online, and hopefully having a web page for informational purposes in the near future. On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the contract for dedicated internet service to Cloud 9 Consulting of White Plains, NY; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meeting of June 2,1999 subject to suggested changes. PROCLAMATIONS -School Board Recognition Week - Constitution Week Supervisor Ryan read the resolutions into the record: SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION WEEK WHEREAS, the members of New York's local school boards are an invaluable resource as local decision-makers; they respond to the respective needs of their communities, serving the interests of schoolchildren and preparing them for the future; and WHEREAS, the men and women serving the people of the Empire State as members of school boards devote many hours of service to public education and continually strive for improvement, quality and progress in education;and WHEREAS, members of local boards of education throughout New York State merit recognition and commendation for their dedicated service to the people and children of our State;it is fitting to support this annual celebration. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that 1, Paul A. Ryan, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck and the Town Board members hereby proclaim the week of October 26TH through October 30TH, 1999 to be 9 SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION WEEK IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 8r" day of September 1999. CONSTITUTION WEEK WHEREAS; The Constitution of the United States, the guardian of our liberties, is a product of reflection and choice, embodying the principles of limited government in a Republic dedicated to rule by law, not by men; and WHEREAS;No other country has been formed from so many diverse cultures, and none has ever sheltered more refugees fleeing tyranny; and WHEREAS; George Mason's "Declaration of Rights"in his 1776 Virginia Constitution,provided "28 Proposals"from which Madison shaped Twelve Amendments, Ten ratified. This Bill of Rights requires citizen "Responsibilities." James Monroe declared. "There is a price tag on human liberty---that price is the willingness to assume the responsibilities of being free men."In this Bicentennial Year of Washington's passing, Americans should fly our Flag, September 17-23, in gratitude for our "Blessings of Liberty". NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that 1, Paul A. Ryan, Supervisor, of the Town of Mamaroneck and the Town Board do hereby proclaim that the week of September 17-23, 1999 is hereby proclaimed as CONSTITUTION WEEK. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 8�h day of September 1999. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilwoman O'Keeffe said she had visited Ward Lane that had been discussed in Work Session. The area, which is a paper street, is full of underbrush, and is being encroached upon by a resident living on Bonnie Way. The person encroaching had agreed to keep off that strip. When she went there, it was obvious that the resident had taken over the area. We've tried to be reasonable, but we shouldn't be giving preferred treatment to one person. This resident has taken out trees and tree stumps, enlarging their backyard. Supervisor Ryan agreed this person should not be doing this. He said the property is going to be surveyed in the near future by Spinelli. This one parcel abuts five properties, its a piece of land with little or no value. He suggested the Town meet with the residents and offer them the property, thus ridding the Town of any liability. Councilwoman O'Keeffe said she was led to believe the survey was already being done, since it was discussed and agreed to at a pre-board meeting in June. She said the person should be made to pull back to their own property line until a determination could be made. She asked what would happen should the residents choose not to buy the land. The Supervisor said David Goessel had been trying to have the land surveyed all summer, and all the Board members were in agreement that should the residents not want to purchase the land, it would then stay with the Town. Mr. Altieri was asked to contact the resident encroaching on the parcel, and have them cease and desist immediately, and he was to contact all the residents abutting the parcel to set up a meeting. 10 SEPTEMBER-8, 1999 Councilwoman O'Keeffe then spoke about a letter dated today, regarding the addition of a school crossing guard at the corner of Colonial and Murray Avenues, signed by the Supervisor and Councilwoman Myers. There were 800 copies made and were given to the school to be delivered. She had called the principal asking they not be distributed as the document was political, but had not received a call back. She then contacted Sherri King. Councilwoman O'Keeffe stated that the document should have the names of the entire Board. To just use.two names during campaign time is not fair. She said that she had worked hard on this matter and everyone had voted for it. Councilwoman Myers replied that she never intended to be political on this matter and was sorry that it had been taken that way. Supervisor Ryan answered that there had been no intent to politicize this, they had used Councilwoman Myers name with his because of her affiliation with the PTA. Bill O'Gorman, representing the Garden's Lake Civic Association, said they had a meeting on the 23rd and wanted to convey compliments to the Parks Department on the excellent job being done on Revere Road He said that with the mosquito problem we should be telling the Thruway Authority to clean up the water along there fence. He asked if he could get something in writing on the organic waste recycling to share with his association members. Mr. Altieri said he would get something to him on the organic waste program. Ernie Odierna suggested the Police Chief attend meetings once in a while to update us on activities in his department. He said there were a number of street lights out and said that we should survey what needs to be replaced before the leaf and snow season gets here. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be September 22 and October 6. On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman Myers the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM. Submitted by Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk 1\ClerkserverlserverlDocumentslMINUTES 199m W109-08-99.doc 11