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TOWN BOARD AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING -Wednesday, October 6, 1999 - Town Center Court Room - 8:15 PM
THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 6:00 PM into a Work Session to discuss Assisted Living
Facilities, Myrtle Boulevard Development/Parking and then Convene into an Executive Session at
7:15 PM to discuss litigation and personnel..
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
RECESS INTO WORK SESSION
RECESS WORK SESSION
CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECESS EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. Fire Claims
2. Other Business
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Report of Bids - Contract TA-99-6 - Road Resurfacing
2. Authorization -Appraisal Consultant - Certiorari
3. Authorization - Interim License Agreement- Hommocks Ice Rink
4. Set Public Hearing - No Parking Here to Corner- Murray Avenue School
5. Salary Authorizations - Highway Department
- Recreation
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — June 16, 1999
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Next regularly scheduled meetings - October 20, 1999
- November 3, 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 OCTOBER 6, 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
CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board convened into a Work Session at 6:00 PM in Conference Room A of the Town Center
to discuss assisted living facilities, Myrtle Boulevard Development/Parking and convened into
an Executive Session at 7:15 PM to discuss litigation and personnel.
On motion duly made and seconded the Board adjourned at 8:20 PM to the Court Room.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Ryan at 8:25 PM,
who then pointed out the location of exits.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Ryan at 8:30 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:
On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Winner the Board of Fire
Commissioners was opened.
Commissioner Myers presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on
Commissioner Myers motion, seconded by Commissioner Winner, 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:
OCTOBER 6, 1999
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 250.50
All American Pressure Washing Service 425.00
AT &T 36.44
Cleaning Systems 42.53
Bell Atlantic 458.61
Quest Diagnostics 229.67
Sound Shore 60.00
WJWW 1195.52
TOTAL 2,698.27
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Report of Bids Contract TA-99-6 Road Resurfacing
Mr. Altieri explained that on Monday, October 4, 1999 the Town publicly opened and read bids
for the above referenced contract. Contract TA-99-6 calls for the resurfacing of various roads
in the unincorporated Town. The plan for 1999 is to resurface the following roads:
Stoneyside Drive
Ellsworth Road (Eton Road to West Garden Road)
Greystone Road
Mulberry Lane
Highridge Road
Eton Road
Jason Lane (McKenna Place to the dead end)
Crest Avenue
Hudson Place
The bids were received from:
Yonkers Contracting 969 Midland Avenue, Yonkers, NY $85,555.00
ELQ Industries, Inc. 531 Fayette Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY $91,573.00
Columbus Construction 711 S. Columbus Avenue,, Mt. Vernon, NY $96,940.00
Westway Industries, Inc. 10 Saw Mill River Road, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY $97,300.00
Acocella Contracting 68 Gaylor Road, Scarsdale, NY $99,400.00
He recommended awarding the contract to the lowest bidder meeting the Town's specifications,
which was Yonkers Contracting.
Councilwoman Myers asked if the resurfacing would be completed before winter.
The Administrator said the project would take approximately ten days to complete.
Following discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman Myers,
it was unanimously:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award
Contract TA-99-6 for the Road Resurfacing project to
the lowest responsible bidder meeting all
specifications to Yonkers Contracting for a cost of
$85,555 for the resurfacing of various roads in the
unincorporated Town; and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby
authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the
Town.
2. Authorization -Appraisal Consultant- Certiorari
THIS ITEM WAS HELD OVER
3. Authorization Interim License Agreement Hommocks Ice Rink
The Administrator explained that the Town's license agreement with the food concessionaire at
the Hommocks Ice Rink had expired. In the original plan, the Town had discussed with the
concessionaire a 6 month extension to the license agreement that would expire at the end of
the ice rink season. The concessionaire, Fine Host, Incorporated has since filed for bankruptcy
due to financial difficulties within their operation. Asa result, they are no longer willing to
consider operating under an extension license agreement. During the extension period, the
Town was to prepare a formal request for proposal to seek other available companies
interested in serving as the food concessionaire at the Hommocks Ice Rink. Mr. Altieri then
briefly described, the terms of the license agreement which calls for the concessionaire to pay
a monthly rental for the use of the concession area at the Hommocks Ice Rink. In addition to
rent, the concessionaire would be responsible for the payment of utility charges and for all
supplies in the concession stand. He noted that the menu was submitted to and approved by
the Recreation Commission.
Councilwoman Myers if it was the same amount of money.
The Administrator replied that it was except that the previous company gave a percentage
based on sales, but considering the circumstances it was thought best to streamline the
process.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
authorize entering into the agreement with F & G
Catering for operation of the food concession at the
Hommocks Ice Rink; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the term of the agreement is to be
from October 7, 1999 through April 30, 2000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that authorization is given to the
Administrator to execute the agreement on behalf of
the Town.
4. Set Public Hearing - No Parking Here to Corner Murray Avenue School
Mr. Altieri said that the Traffic Committee had at its meeting of September 21, 1999,
recommended a law be adopted establishing no parking zones at the intersections of Bryson
Street and Murray Avenue, and Colonial and Murray Avenues. The purpose of the zones is to
provide for smother traffic flow and to also help avoid dangerous situations caused by cars
parking at those corners. He said if the Board chooses to consider the change, a public
hearing would-have to scheduled.
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Councilwoman O'Keeffe said the school crossing guards wanted this adopted, and had
recommended signs and other devices to show the speed of the cars travelling that route.
The cost of a speed gun and display were discussed, as well as the use of taking pictures of
speeders.
Councilwoman Myers suggested we contact Larchmont Village and request we borrow their
speed flasher, enabling us to try it on a few of our streets to see what effect it may have.
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 establish to establish a No
Parking, No Standing, No Stopping Zone at the
intersection of Bryson Street and Murray Avenue and
Colonial Avenue and Murray Avenue for October 20,
1999 at 8:15 PM; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be authorized to
publish the notice of said hearing in a newspaper
appointed as an official source, and that notice be so
posted.
5. Set Public Hearing - HUD (ADDED ITEM)
Supervisor Ryan stated that he had received a communication from Kathy Kopa, who had
requested the Board schedule a public hearing on the adoption of the public housing plan.
He said the plan must be reviewed, and adopted by the Board, which is mandated by HUD
before December 1st when the plan must be in their hands.
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 review the PHA One-Year
Plan and Five-Year Plan for October 20, 1999 at 8:15
PM; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be authorized to
publish the notice of said hearing in a newspaper
appointed as an official source, and that notice be so
posted.
6. Salary Authorizations - Highway Superintendent
- Recreation
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
The Town Administrator reported that in addition to being the Highway Superintendent, Mr.
Gitlitz has attained his professional engineering certification in New York State. Because of
this certification, the Town is able to have in-house engineering service for projects such as
road, utility, and drainage design, which in the past has been done by outside engineering
consultants. Therefore, based upon review of comparable positions, the recommendation is to
set the salary for the position at$75,000.
On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
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authorize the payment of salary to Shimon Gitlitz for
the position of Highway Superintendent at$75,000
effective September 1, 1999.
RECREATION
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1999 Town
Budget that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to the following:
Patrick Romano, Alternate Supervisor, Men's Basketball, $55/session, effective
10/7/99.
Irwin Davidson, Alternate Supervisor, Men's Basketball, $55/session, effective
10/7/99.
Tracy Augustine, Lifeguard, Early Morning Swim, $20/session, Head Swim Instructor,
$18 1hour, Lifeguard, $8.75/hour, effective 10/4/99.
Vi Le, Swim Instructor, Hommocks Pool, $12.50/hour, effective 10/10/99.
Wilma Birmingham, Swim Instructor, Hommocks Pool, $16.50/hour, effective
10/10/99.
Chris Vaughn, Swim Instructor, Hommocks Pool, $16.50/hour, effective 10/10/99.
Jeff Santorsola, Alternate Swim Instructor, Hommocks Pool, $16.50/hour, effective
10/10/99.
Joanne Murphy, Alternate Swim Instructor, Hommocks Pool, $16.50/hour, effective
10/10/99.
Cindy Ausiello, Alternate Swim Instructor, Hommocks Pool, $16.50 1hour, effective
10/10/99.
Vadim Kogan, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $6.75/hour, effective retroactive to 9/7/99.
Maria Francella, Alternate Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $11/hour,,effective 10/1/99.
Benjamin Sanders, Key Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $5.50/hour, effective 10/1/99.
Billy Byron, Supervisor, Open Gym Program, $35/session, effective 10/15/99.
Karla Romaneck, Supervisor, Open Gym Program, $35/session, effective 10/15/99
Gina Tunno, Supervisor, Teen Center, $35/session, effective 10/15199.
Billy Byron, Supervisor, Teen Center, $35/session, effective 10/15/99.
Karla Romaneck, Supervisor, Teen Center, $35/session, effective 10/15/99.
Ana Baron, Cashier, $10/hour, Skate Guard, $7/hour, Hommocks Park Ice Rink,
effective 10/1/1999.
Gina Tunno, Cashier, $10/hour, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, effective 10/1/99.
Dan Smith, Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $12/hour, effective 10/1/99.
Bobby Lunde, Manager, $12/hour, Head Skate Guard/EMT, $10/hour, Hommocks Park
Ice Rink, effective 10/1/99.
Doug Carroll, EMT, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $10/hour, effective 10/1/99.
Nick Tunno, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $7/hour, effective 1011/99.
Luis Martinez, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $7.50/hour, effective 10/1/99.
Kym Rosenthal, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $7 1hour, effective 1011/99.
Brian Kaplan, Skate Room Attendant, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $6.50/hour, effective
10/1/99.
Brian Knowles, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $6/hour, effective 10/1/99.
Jason DiBianco, Skate Room Attendant, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $6/hour, effective
10/1/99.
Approval of Minutes -June 16, 1999
This item was held over
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilwoman O'Keeffe said she had spoken with a few sanitation workers who had said there
were many new residents in the Town unaware of the policy regarding pickups and recycling.
She asked if there could be something done to notify new people.
The.Administrator said that stickers will be used on the cans which will indicate there is a
problem with the recyclables. He said that one other thing that seems to be happening is that
residents are using paper bags again, and they will be notified that bins with lids are available.
He said even with the problems, he had received notice from the County that the Town was the
fifth largest recycler in the County.
The Supervisor said his office had gotten many complaints on the experiment with organics.
The County has mandated the separation, but we could not guarantee what day it was to be
picked up.
Mr. Altieri said because of hurricane Floyd the organics had been left out longer than
necessary, and residents will have to plan to keep material until the regular collection day.
There was then a lengthy discussion on recycling.
Betty Miller introduced herself as the new President from the Gardens Lake Civic Association.
She brought up the subject of the corners of streets where drivers are entering blindly because
of parked cars, and said that there is a petition circulating requesting signs for speeders be
placed on their streets. She said there had been a problem in communication on the pickup of
organic material, people calling to find out when they were scheduled for pickup were told there
was no schedule. She said that these were people very supportive of this project and were not
happy with the procedure.
Ernie Odierna said he was delighted that the speed gun was going to be looked at to deter
speeders. He said as he knocked on doors throughout the community it a constant complaint
from our residents.
He asked about the mosquito problem and if the Town had a policy.
Mr. Altieri said there was not policy, but the County had one which included the Town. They
were going to inventory the Town. The County had delivered `deet' a repellant to the fire house
which is available to residents.
Supervisor Ryan said that frost will kill the shoreline mosquitoes but the others go into
hibernation.
ADJOURNMENT
The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be October 20 and November 3.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe the meeting was
adjourned at 9:36 PM.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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