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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTown of Mamaroneck Annual Report 20101P----' . Town of Mamaroneck 2010 Annual Report ro Z '. w - m _ , n • FOUNDED 1661 • / .-- ..., .;::: ....-: • 4. s l' 3#.•„... .,___ , ._... .. -.... Alt ' , -, T _ . .... . • , , .... . v. --- - . - 1 -, .-:„ _. _ ,,: , , _ ..1 . _ 11 4_J ,./1,_P U- 1 , A i iA P. �— ' A n p -. BOO ri 4, "'"--".••. ii ., --.-A,-.---=' -"•••••.: 1;4;/....,4' ;c l 'A :i _. _ ..i mil �R N tYd La s : r `1 Cg c r% v II 1 TOWN of MAMARONECK MB 4 oa a — 111111 AfM ! • - OW M - www. townofmamaroneck . org TABLE OF CONTENTS The 2010 Mamaroneck Annual Report covers the operation of the Town Government during Fiscal Year 2010 (January 1 through December 31). Administration 9-10 Supervisor's State of the Town Message 3-5 Ambulance District 32 Building and Plumbing Department 27 Community Services Department 33-36 Comptroller 20 Conservation 26 Fire District 28-29 Highway and Engineering Departments .23-25 History of Mamaroneck 7 Legislative Highlights 2010 12 Library 39 Organizational Chart 11 Police Department 30-31 Recreation Department 37-39 Receiver of Taxes 20 Sanitation 39 Town Administrator 10 Town Assessor 18-19 Town Attorney 16 Town Board 9 Town Center 8 Town Clerk 17 Town Court 15 Town Telephone Numbers 42 Volunteer Boards and Committees 40 Water Works 41 1 v GREETINGS FROM THE SUPERVISOR Dear Residents: I am both pleased and proud to introduce this annual report which covers the Town government's efforts and accomplishments for 2010. The Town's programs and , , ,. services directly affect the quality of life of each resident, ` and this report summarizes what our municipality has to offer and provides an overview of our activities during 2010. In the pages that follow you can read a report from every department on the status of its projects as well as a compilation of statistics for the year. And 2009 was a very good year. The Town Board and I are committed to continuing the sound fiscal practices that have enabled us to retain our AAA bond rating from Moody's Investor's Service. This is the highest rating granted to local governments for municipal bonds and it is held by a very small percentage of municipalities in New York State. While the Town Board sets the policies and goals for the government, the Town's employees help to accomplish them. We thank them for their professionalism and for their dedication to delivering quality service. We also thank our volunteer Boards and Commissions for their generosity in sharing their time and talents for the benefit of our Town. Sincerely, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe Supervisor 2 zs SUPERVISOR'S STATE OF THE TOWN MESSAGE 2010 For the past two years my message to the fashion. Our public safety departments Police, community has been dominated by discussions Fire and Ambulance responded to close to 9,000 of the poor economic circumstances we all face calls during the year. and the implications of the troubled economy Our sanitation services collected and on the Town government. While I would prefer processed 19,000 tons of garbage and recyclable to tell you that this discussion is all behind us, material. We maintained a substantial inventory unfortunately I cannot. The economic conditions of infrastructure to provide roadways and that have plagued local governments since 2008 sidewalks, sanitary sewer disposal and storm have not markedly improved. Economic recovery water drainage. will be a long, slow process. Close to 1,000 children participated in our summer recreation programs and we provided Budget/Taxes nutrition programs and activities for our senior After multiple years of poor revenue citizens. These are just a few of the many services performance, further reductions in property of the Town government. assessments and a significant expense increase This is a considerable task and one that for mandated costs, the Town was forced into a requires appropriate funding and staffing in order number of difficult decisions in 2010. The Town to be efficient. Finding the right level of funding held the line on operating expenses for which it and staffing is the challenge. Right now the had control and reduced the total full time staff. property tax provides funding for about 65% of We were unfortunately forced to severely reduce the services provided by the Town. The annual our application of surplus which was another tax bill represents our charge to the residents for factor in the property tax increase which was the many services we provide. higher than normal. How can the Town truly stabilize or reduce In the end we adopted a responsible budget the level of municipal taxes? We will need to be which positions the Town for the future and creative and think outside of the box. Should we maintains our strong financial condition.Reducing reduce the level of services in order to shrink the expenses and staff are, however, only part of the budget and the scope of the Town government? formula for controlling property taxes. At some There just may be services that we can no longer point the Town must look at the level of services afford to provide. A second solution and one that provided and decide whether we can sustain it local officials throughout the state are focused on going forward. The difficulty, however, is that right now is the burden of mandated costs. The unlike higher levels of government, services New York State Conference of Mayors has coined provided by the Town are basic to the day-to-day the phrase; "We can't cut what we can't control". quality of life in the community. Think of the Increases in mandated costs for pension, medical many services provided by the Town government. insurance along with workers compensation Most if not all our services are designed to protect insurance drive budget increases. These mandated the good and basic welfare of the residents of the costs are just the tip of the iceberg of mandates community. placed upon local governments that increase Over Christmas weekend 2010 ten inches of our operating costs. With the help of the new snow fell in the Town. We did not have a choice governor and cooperation of the new legislature, as to whether or not to respond. We knew the reductions or modifications in these mandates snow must be cleared from the streets in a timely should impact our budget posit 3 STATE OF THE TOWN MESSAGE 2010 Sanitation Services Fire Trucks Another option and one that the Town Board In 2011 we will take delivery of two new explored briefly for sanitation services is the use pieces of fire apparatus; a rescue truck and fire of a pay-as-you-go system where residents pay for pumper. Both of these pieces of equipment will actual services used rather than bundling municipal help to improve our public safety services by using service costs into a single tax bill. The Town has the latest technology for fire protection and rescue used this system successfully for Recreation and services. Ambulance Services. Going forward we will need to look at each of Carbon Foot Print these alternatives and implement a combination One of the initiatives the Town undertook of all of them if we are serious about stabilizing several years ago was a measurement of our property taxes for Town services. We will, carbon footprint and to find solutions to reduce it. however, need the help of the residents to identify As an addition to our successful vegetable oil fueled areas of concern and identify the level of tolerance garbage trucks, the Town will take delivery of its for significant service changes or reductions. first hybrid dump truck in 2011. Using electric over diesel technology the hybrid dump truck will save Revaluation fuel and emit fewer pollutants. The replacement A project that has been discussed for the last of a dump truck for the Highway Department was year or so is the revaluation of property in the already planned for this year and a grant from the entire Town of Mamaroneck. We will, however, Federal Government will subsidize the additional be taking the project up again with the issuance of a request for proposal to firms interested in cost for the hybrid technology. So we look forward conducting the revaluation. Once we have selected to experimenting with this technology and hope a firm, an extensive educational process will begin for the same success as we experienced with our to understand how the revaluation is done and veggie garbage trucks. how values are determined. At this time the plan is to complete the process for the 2013 assessment Seniors role. In 2009 the Town assumed responsibility for the delivery of all services to senior citizens both Gardens Lake in the Town and the two Villages. In order to There were several other projects of note serve the larger population of seniors, the Town that began in 2010. In June of 2010 the Town entered into a long term lease with the Veterans broke ground on the Gardens Lake Restoration of Foreign War to utilize their building on Project which will improve water quality in the Boston Post Road. With funding assistance from lower reaches of the Sheldrake River and serve the County of Westchester and the Community as a critical flood control detention basin. The Development Block Grant Program the Town Gardens Lake was one of only 4 projects to receive will soon begin renovations to the building. The funding through the Westchester County Flood project will include updating old bathroom and Control Program. I am proud to say that County kitchen facilities as well as renovating existing Legislator Judy Myers and I served on the County spaces used for programs. We intend to complete Flood Action Task Force. the project by this summer. 4 Sanitation Building Town Buildings And Facilities We will also soon begin a project to construct In 2009 the Town conducted an evaluation a new office and locker room facility for the of the Hommocks Ice Rink. This important employees of the Larchmont Mamaroneck Joint year-round facility is over 20 years old and the Sanitation Commission. The new building will study was intended to identify needed repairs and replace 2 very old trailers that were originally equipment upgrades. We delayed action on the meant to serve as a temporary facility over 12 study due to other capital project priorities but our years ago. plan for 2011 is to revisit the study and identify the repairs and improvements that are absolutely Environment needed to maintain the integrity and quality of Our continued service to the community facility. Hopefully, the work will be completed in as stewards of the environment is an ongoing 2012. activity for the Town. We have long prided In conclusion, I want to thank my fellow ourselves on the many projects conducted by board members. The many hours of meetings and the Town to maintain and protect our natural hearings can at times be grueling. Our success resources. This past year we completed a project as a board is due to a culture of collegiality. We to improve bank stabilization along the Sheldrake certainly do not always agree upon issues but we River near East and West Brookside Drive. New take the time to evaluate and discuss matters in plantings and changes made to control the flow of a thoughtful way. We are of one voice, however, water in the river will help preserve for the future when it comes to accomplishing our mission the river banks. New plantings also have added to of maintaining the high quality of life in our the aesthetics of the neighborhood. community. We will also be pursuing a project to improve Many thanks to the staff, especially Town water quality both in the Sheldrake River and Administrator Steve Alfieri; their experience and in Long Island Sound. This past year the Town professionalism are so important to the manner in applied for and received a grant to improve the which services are provided to the community. quality of storm water by installing catch basin Lastly,thank you to the many residents who contact filters and traps. The devices will allow us to me and other Board members. Your opinions are capture solid waste and certain pollutants often important and we do want to hear from you. Your found in storm water. comments can make a difference in how the Town can better serve you. Property Record On Website In 2010 we rolled out our property record portal on the Town's website. The portal allows residents, real estate agents and others access to much of our property information, aerial photography and tax map data. When the property revaluation is completed the Town will expand the data base in the portal to include additional information regarding properties in the Town. 5 it 1 i THE TowN The Town of Mamaroneck includes the en- tire Village of Larchmont, the Unincor- finances. This report refers only to the Unincorporated Area,cited throughout as"The Town." porated Area, and that part of the Village of According to the year 2000 census, there were approximately 11,200 residents in the Unincorporated Mamaroneck west of the Mamaroneck River Area, 6,100 residents in the Village of Larchmont, and bordering Rye Neck. Both incorporated villag- 10,200 in the Village of Mamaroneck. The total area of es are self-governing, and they, plus the unin- the Unincorporated Town is 5.17 square miles. I corporated area, define the Town as a political and governmental subdivision of the State. The Town provides recreation,property assessment services and election supervision to the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, and direct municipal services including police,fire,and sanitation to residents of the Unincorporated Area. The Town elects its own officials, adopts its own laws, and manages its own Memorial Park a c ,fJ -!• 91.x'-7 r . W. i UNINCORPORATED AREA r ...:-: ( .1 Area 5.17 Sq.Miles 131‘:.* Ick ::.:11-444: . ;''I•. .• •••: '••.. VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK Area 2.33 Sq.Milee ., • ,.,y'- 41 IA iii. 1::..........:•••••.......:: ......:.‘:.\ 41k, . , .,• \ .. '''y, VILLAGE OF LARCHMONT ir> ` I ���"���` Area 1.08 Sq.Miles 1I r • c TOWN OF MAMARONECK 6 1 MAMARONECK HISTORY Mamaroneck,a name sometimes translated By 1888 a four-track line of the New York as"the place where the sweet waters fall and New Haven Railroad was completed and a into the sea," is one of the oldest settlements huge granite station was built on Chatsworth in Westchester County. Established at the Avenue. Mamaroneck became a popular mouth of a river and at the head of a harbor, summer residence for New York City's upper it was purchased in 1661 by John Richbell, a classes and a haven for those fleeing polio and London merchant, from the Siwanoy Indians. influenza epidemics. A 1698 town census recorded seventy- The 1920's were a time of growth and seven people. Descendents of some of these expansion which continued until the stock original families still reside in the area. Two market crash of 1929. During the Great years later the population increased to eighty- Depression so many families were forced to four with most residents living on the "East sell their homes that the Town prohibited"For Neck," the present Village of Mamaroneck. Sale" signs from being displayed because they feared a panic. The Larchmont Aid Society During the Revolutionary War Westchester was established at that time to offer charitable County declared itself neutral territory and relief. Mamaroneck was unhappily sandwiched between the Colonial Headquarters north of The end of World War II brought economic Peekskill and the British forces in New York recovery, however, and by 1946 Westchester City.Without either civil or military protection County was enjoy a housing boom. The residents were often pillaged by both sides. Boston Post Road soon became inadequate to handle the increased volume of traffic. During On May 17,1788,the Town of Mamaroneck the 1950's the Town sold part of Larchmont was created by an act of the New York State Gardens Lake and the surrounding park to Legislature. During the Civil War citizens the Thruway Authority. The New England were divided in their political affiliations, Thruway, originally called the Pelham-Port although a majority voted Democrat in the Chester Highway, opened in 1958, carving a election 1860. path through the Unincorporated Area. 18th and 19th Century residents earned Today , the Town of Mamaroneck, with their livelihoods by farming,fishing,lumbering its easy access to highways, airports and and milling.Manufacturing arrived in the 19th Metro North train service to New York City century and most was located(as it is today)in and Stamford is a prime suburban residential the Mamaroneck Village section. Larchmont community. Village and the Unincorporated Town were, and largely remain, residential. 7 MAMARONECK TOWN CENTER 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD The Town Center, located at 740 West Boston Post Road was originally Mamaroneck High School, constructed in 1888. At the turn of the Century celebrated Saturdy Evening Post illustrator Norman Rockwell was a member of the student body. In 1925, when a new school was completed, the building was used as an elementary school and later as an annex. In 1982 the Town bought and renovated it. Today all the Town departments, with the exception of the Fire Town Center Department, are located in the Town Center. The first Town Meeting was held on April 2, 1697 at the home of Ann Richbell, widow of mamaroneck's founder, John Richbell. The Boston Post Road had Aft been opened for twenty years at this time and was part of the Boston-New York mail route. Samuel Palmer was elected first Town Supervisor, and Town Board meetings were conducted annually until 1863. They . resumed in 1865 at the Weaver Street Firehouse after the Civil War ended. Mural- Town Court Room Town Center Office Hours: d � September Through May: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Weekdays a'P" BOO Summer Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Weekdays Memorial Day to Labor Day .. �{ 3, .r iae�,al� Town Center, 2010 8 ADMINISTRATION & ORGANIZATION Town Board Supervisor Valerie M O'Keeffe Council member & Phyllis Wittner Tow!, Deputy Supervisor Council member Nancy Seligson Council member David Fishman Council member Ernest Odierna Confidential Secretary Fran Antonelli Town Board (left to right):Nancy Seligson,David Fishman, Valerie O'Keeffe(Town Supervisor),Ernest Odierna, Phyllis Wittner The Town Board, the governing body for The Town Board is vested by New the unincorporated area, consists of a York State with control of legislation, Supervisor and four Council members. The appropriation of monies, and decision-making Supervisor is elected for a two-year term, and on general local governmental policies. The the Council members for four years. Board authorizes the annual budget and the collection of taxes required to finance it. The Supervisor is the Town's chief Each of the council members is appointed by executive officer. As Chair of the Board she the Supervisor to serve as liaison to several presides over all Town Board meetings which committees and commissions. are open to the public. The Supervisor and Council members propose legislation and make The Town Board meets in the Court Room policy decisions that directly affect residents. at the Town Center on the first and third Mindful of both long-term goals and short- Wednesdays of the month with the exception term objectives, the Supervisor responds to of July and August when it meets once a the needs of the community and represents month.Meetings are carried live on LMC/TV, the Town in its dealings with County, State, the community access cable channel. and Federal Agencies. 9 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Town Administrator: Stephen V Altieri Assistant to the Town Administrator: Mary Stanton The Town Board Created the position of The Administrator oversees the day-to-day Town Administrator in 1981 to provide operation of the Town,its various deparemtns, the government with greater centralization and personnel. As personnel officer he and efficiency. As the Town of Mamaroneck's represents the Town in collective bargaining chief Operating officer, the Administrator with all unions. The Administrator is also is directly responsible to the Supervisor responsible for proposing an annual budget and Town Board and he provides them with to the Board, and implementing it once it has background information and recommendations been authorized. for policy decisions. It is the Administrator's responsibility to implement all policies created and approved by the Board. Stephen V Altieri, Town Administrator Adminstrative Staff Mary Stanton (left to right):Fran Antonelli, Carol Braiotta, Gayle Edmond 10 TOWN OF MAMARONECK ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ELECTORATE TOWN TOWN SUPERVISOR/ TOWN JUSTICES TOWN BOARD CLERK TOWN VOLUNTEER BOARDS ATTORNEY AND COMMISSIONS TOWN ADMINISTRATOR FIRE POLICE COMPTROLLER TOWN BUILDING/ RECEIVER DEPT. DEPT. ASSESSOR PLUMBING OF TAXES RECREATION HIGHWAY COMMUNITY AMBULANCE CONSERVATION DEPT. SERVICES DISTRICT 11 LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL LAW SUMMARIES, 2010 LOCAL LAW NO. 1 -2010"PARKING METERS ON MYRTLE BOULEVARD AND MADISON AVENUE"LAW Purpose: As part of the parking plan for the Washington Square area,the Town Board determined that parking meters should be installed on Madison Avenue and on a certain portion of Myrtle Boulevard so that there will be a movement of motor vehicles parked on those streets during the day.Such movement will improve the on-street parking for persons seeking to use commercial establishments or the services of professionals located in the Washington Square area. LOCAL LAW NO. 2-2010"RESIDENTIAL PARKING SYSTEM FOR LESTER PLACE"LAW Purpose: Lester Place lies near the Larchmont train station and one of the Town's commercial districts. Parking on Lester Place by commuters and employees of the businesses in the nearby commercial district has become unduly burdensome to the persons residing on Lester Place who often cannot find parking on Lester Place in the vicinity of their homes.To alleviate that inequity,the Town Board requested the New York State Legislature to pass special legislation creating a residential parking system for certain public streets within the Town,including Lester Place—as it has done in the past for sections of the Towns of Eastchester and Harrison, the Cities of Peekskill and Rye, the Villages of Bronxville, Irvington,Mount Kisco,Pelham,Tarrytown and Tuckahoe as well as other municipalities throughout the State of New York. The Legislature granted the Town Board's request and on July 28, 2009, the Governor signed legislation that created section 1662-d of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law. This new section enables the Town Board to adopt a residential parking permit system for, among other streets, Lester Place. By this local law, the Town Board is exercising the authority granted to it and is creating a residential parking permit system for Lester Place. LOCAL LAW NO. 3-2010"NO PARKING ON PRESTON STREET"LAW Purpose: Preston Street is in the vicinity of the Larchmont Train Station. The Town Board finds that it is being used for parking by commuters to the detriment of the residents. This law seeks to remedy the problem by eliminating parking on Preston Street on the days and at the times when commuters are most likely to park there. No motor vehicle shall be parked on north side of Preston Street between the hours of 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM (prevailing time)on Mondays,Tuesdays,Wednesdays,Thursdays and Fridays of each week. No motor vehicle shall be parked on south side of Preston Street between the hours of 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM(prevailing time)on Mondays, Tuesdays,Wednesdays,Thursdays and Fridays of each week. This law shall not apply on holidays. An appropriate sign or signs shall be erected on and/or striping shall be painted on the surface of Preston Street indicating the area where and the times when parking is prohibited by this law. LOCAL LAW NO.4—2010"RESTRICTED PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF CHESTER PLACE AND ON A SECTION OF THE NORTH SIDE MORAN PLACE"LAW Purpose: Chester Place and Moran Place are so narrow that it is very difficult for two-way traffic to flow efficiently. The Town Board finds that it is in the public interest to restrict parking on these streets. This law is designed to implement the Town Board's finding. 12 LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS Parking of motor vehicles on the west side of Chester Place between Dillon Road and Moran Place is prohibited. Parking on the north side of Moran Place for a distance of three hundred(300)feet from the point where Moran Place terminates at Chester Place is prohibited. An appropriate sign or signs shall be erected on and/or striping shall be painted on the surfaces of Chester Place and Moran Place indicating the area where parking is prohibited. LOCAL LAW NO. 5—2010"ELIMINATION OF LARGE TRUCK TRAFFIC ON HARMON DRIVE"LAW Purpose: The Town Board determined that because it runs essentially parallel to the New York State Thruway (I-95), Harmon Drive is beleaguered by trucks which use it as a through street to reach other points within the Town of Mamaroneck and beyond.Since Harmon Drive is primarily a residential street,such use disrupts the quality of life of its residents. Accordingly, using the powers given to it by section 1660 (a) (28) of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law,the Town Board hereby addresses this problem. (a) Trucks, commercial vehicles, tractors, tractor-trailer combinations, tractor-semitrailer combinations and tractor-semitrailer-semitrailer combinations weighing in excess of five (5) tons are prohibited from driving on Harmon Drive from the point where Harmon Drive begins at Weaver Street to the boundary between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Mamaroneck. (b) This section shall not apply to prevent vehicles described in paragraph (a) from delivering or picking up merchandise or other property from properties bordering Harmon Drive. LOCAL LAW NO. 6—2010 "NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ON A SECTION OF LAUREL AVENUE"LAW. Purpose: Although overnight parking generally is prohibited in the Town of Mamaroneck, there are certain streets where this prohibition does not apply. Currently the south side of Laurel Avenue between Thompson Street and Weaver Street is exempt from the prohibition.The Town Board has determined that the section of Laurel Avenue between Weaver Street and the dead end no longer should be exempt. This law puts into effect the Town Board's finding. LOCAL LAW NO. 7-2010"BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR TANK REMOVAL"LAW. Purpose: The Town's current law regarding the requirement that contractors post bonds to protect against damage they may cause during the removal of oil or gas tanks is not specific and could result in a debate over or a challenge of that requirement. To remove all doubt, the Attorney for the Town, working in conjunction with the Town's Superintendent of Highways,Engineer and Director of Building Code Enforcement and Land Use Administration, has amended the Town Code. A copy of this legislation is available in the Town Clerk's Office. LOCAL LAW NO. 8-2010"UPDATE TO THE TOWN'S ETHICS CODE"LAW. Purpose: Currently the Town's Ethics Code does not characterize the Receiver of Taxes, the Deputy Receiver of Taxes or the Ambulance District Administrator as employees holding"Sensitive Positions" within the meaning of the Code. Presently the Comptroller serves as the Receiver of Taxes;however, there may come a time when these positions 13 LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS are held by different people. Hence the Town Board finds it prudent to prepare for that possibility by listing both positions as being"sensitive"now. This local law does so. LOCAL LAW NO 9—2010"RESTRICTED PARKING ON FRANCE PLACE AND THE FULL LENGTH OF ROCHELLE ROAD"LAW Purpose: France Place and Rochelle Road are in the vicinity of the Larchmont Train Station.The Town Board finds that they are being used for parking by commuters to the detriment of the residents.This law seeks to remedy the problem by prohibiting parking on France Place and a portion of Rochelle Road on the days and at the times when commuters are most likely to park there. LOCAL LAW NO. 10-2010"DOG LICENSING"LAW Purpose: The purpose of this law is to comply with the amendments to Article 7 of the NY Agriculture and Markets Law by which the State of New York has thrust additional duties upon the Town. Section 58-7 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed and the following substituted in its place: Section 58-7. Licensing of dogs;dog control;fees Unless exempted, the Town of Mamaroneck shall license all dogs located within the Town which are four (4) months of age or older. The owner of each dog required to be licensed shall obtain, complete and return to the Town Clerk a dog license application together with the license application fee set forth in section A250-1 A.(A copy is available in the Town Clerk's Office).Each license application shall be accompanied by proof that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies or a statement from a licensed veterinarian that such vaccination would endanger the dog's life in which case vaccination shall not be required. Each dog license issued shall be valid for a period of one year and shall not be transferrable. LOCAL LAW NO. 11 2010"AMENDMENT OF OFF-STREET PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS"LAW. Purpose: Section 240-79 B. of the Zoning Ordinance provides restrictions on off-street parking which have become anachronistic. The law was enacted at a time when it was less common for households to have more than one automobile so that parking the family car either in a garage or more than 25 feet from the home's front lot line was feasible. Now it is the norm for each household to have two or three cars making it impossible to park all of them in a garage or more than 25 feet from the home's front lot line. In addition there were no SUVs or other extra large motor vehicles when the law was passed. Garages that were built prior to 1960 cannot accommodate some of today's vehicles. Hence such vehicles are parked in driveways. For these reasons, the Town Board finds it appropriate to repeal that portion of section 240-79 B. of the Zoning Ordinance which prohibits parking on a residential lot within 25 feet of a front property line;provided, however, that the repeal does not lead to the parking of motor vehicles in areas outside of driveways and less than 25 feet from the street in front of a home,such as in a parking space installed in front of a home and only 10 feet from the street. 14 TOWN COURT Town Justices: Dolores A.Battalia Jean Marie Brescia Court Clerk: Denise Cookingham The Town Court is a part of the Unified times during the week. Fines for parking and Court System of New York State and has moving violations can be paid in the Court both civil and criminal adjudication powers in Clerk's office or by mail. Contested tickets are cases of original jurisdiction. Jury and non- heard during Court sessions. jury trials are held in the Town Courtroom in the Town Center. Town Justices are elected Town Court Activities in 2010: and serve a four year term. In criminal proceedings they arraign defendants, set bail, • Civil/Small Claims: 85 issue orders of protection, hold felony and • Criminal Cases: 125 other preliminary hearings,preside over trials, • Parking Violations 5,540 and sentence defendants. Town Justices also • Moving Violations: 1,003 serve as acting Family Court Judges when • Town Ordinance Violations: 48 Family Court is not in session. The Court • Revenue from Parking Tickets: $168,425.00 Clerk is responsible for maintaining all court • Revenue from Fines,Surcharges,and Filing and court-related records. Fees (a portion of this is sent to New York State): $137,007.20 The Town Court has jurisdiction over the following matters: • Criminal offenses committed within the unincorporated area of the Town(including41. _ _ . : a portion of I-95) _ • Original civil actions limited to $3,000 • Small claims limited to $3,000 r E • Traffic and parking offenses committed . `• `. within the unincorporated area of the - - Town (including a portion of I-95) • Landlord/tenant proceedings • Violations of Town ordinances/State and County Codes { Court Clerk's Office (left to right):Karyn Freder,Assistant Court Clerk, The Town Court and Court Clerk's office Denise Cookingham, Court Clerk are located in the Town Center. The Court is generally in session on Mondays from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM although hearings, trials and small claims matters may be held at other 15 TOWN ATTORNEY Counsel to Town: William Maker,Jr. The Town Attorney,appointed by the Town Board, renders legal advice to the Board, the Administrator, and all departments. The Town Attorney is responsible for preparing required legal documents, drafting legislation proposed by the Board, rendering opinions on municipal statutes, and representing the Town in actions brought by third parties and certiorari proceedings. The law firm of Robinson, Silverman, Pearce, Aronsohn & Berman represents the Ar Town of Mamaroneck at all Planning and Zoning Board meetings. Town Attorney William Maker,Jr. TOWN PROSECUTORS Town Prosecuters: Matthew McCauley Susan G Fiore * The Town Prosecutors prosecute minor YV crimes and Town code violations Mit,OF MAM C` committed within the Town. Cases are usually heard Monday evenings in the Town Court. Town of Mamaroneck Courtroom 16 TOWN CLERK Town Clerk: Christina Battalia Deputy Clerk: Cindy Atiencia Deputy Clerk: Linda Silvestre The Town Clerk is an elected official who serves a four- year term. She is charged PERMITS Burglar Alarm 2,016 with the custody of all the Town records,books Garage Sale 58 and papers and is responsible for recording all Handicapped Parking 220 the Town Board proceedings and decisions. Parking 780 The Town Clerk is Registrar of Vital Block Parties 24 Statistics with the responsibility of issuing and maintaining birth and death certificates LICENSES Dog licenses 282 and records. Hunting&Fishing 608 New York State Marriage Licenses are Marriage 173 issued through the Town Clerk's Office and she is responsible for issuing Marriage RECORDING &FILING Certificates and recording them with New Local Laws 11 York State. The Town Clerk is a marriage Legal N(home) 35 Births home Officer who performs wedding ceremonies. Death Certificates 25 The Town Clerk issues licenses for the State, County and Local Municipality, including but not limited to licensing for Dogs, Hunting and Fishing, Burglar Alarm and Garage Sales. Parking Permits are issued through the Town Clerk's Office for all Town Parking 41110 Lots. lx I The Town Clerk is the Freedom of Information Officer for the Town as well as liaison to the Board of Elections. The Town Clerk as well as her Deputies are Notaries and will perform this service to residents at no charge. The Town Clerk currently is a member of the Westchester County Records Commission and the New York State Archive Regional Advisory Committee. Office Clerk's Town residents can down- load many Town jLe to Right Christina Battalia, Town ClerkTown Clerk forms by accessing the Town's Cindy Atiencia,Deputy Town Clerk, website at www.townofmamaroneck.org Linda Silvestre,Deputy Town Clerk 17 I TOWN ASSESSOR Assessor Susan M. Thomas The Town Assessor is responsible for who owns and lives in his or her home and reviewing and determining the value of earns less than $500,000. Proof of residency all property within the Town and insuring the is required and a copy of such proof (driver's accuracy of property assessment maps. The license and utility or telephone bill) must be value of all parcels determines the Town's submitted with your application. No annual assessment roll which is the basis for annual renewal required. tax levies. The "Enhanced" STAR exemption is The Assessor's Office also handles all available to all senior citizens whose property applications for tax relief such as veteran's, is the primary residence of at least one of senior citizen and non-profit organizations the owners. Owners must be 65 years of age exemptions. The Assessor attends the Town or older on or before December 31, unless Board of Assessment Review hearings property is owned by husband and wife, or and represents the Town in Small Claims siblings one of which is 65 years of age or Assessment Review "SCAR" hearings older. The combined 2009 federal adjusted The Assessor's Office also processes gross income,minus taxable IRA distributions applications for New York State's School Tax cannot exceed $79,050. Proof of residency Relief Program (STAR).The STAR program must be submitted with your application, provides a partial exemption from school along with proof of age and income. Annual property taxes for all residential, owner renewal is required.However,if you file a NYS occupied, primary residences. There are two tax return, you may choose to participate in types of exemptions offered under STAR.The the STAR income Verification Program which "Basic"STAR exemption is available to anyone eliminates the need to renew annually. Number of Applications Filed in 2010 (New)Veteran Exemptions Granted 8 (New)Senior Citizen Exemptions Granted 7 Senior Citizen Exemptions Renewed 307 "Basic"Star Exemptions(On File) 6,284 Persons With Disabilities 5 "Enhanced"Star Exemptions(On File) 749 Number Of Grievances Filed 1,050 Number Of Certioraris Filed 183 Number Of Small Claims Filed 534 18 Town Taxable Assessed Value 2009 2010 Fully Taxable Property 149,383,381 147,149,863 Special Franchise 2,858,579 2,992,352 Utility Property 479,735 479,735 TOTAL TAXABLE ASSESSED VALUE 152,721,695 150,621,950 • • rs• • . Town Assessor's Office (left to right)front:•Pamela Valenza,Susan Thomas(Assessor) back:•Marianne Tbarra,Ellen Donnelly 19 COMPTROLLER/RECEIVER OF TAXES Town Comptroller/Receiver of Taxes Anthony Siligato Deputy Receiver of Taxes Susan Russell Deputy Comptroller Peggy Nero 1 1 T nder New York State Law the Town audited annually by an independent, certified public Comptroller is vested with responsibilities accounting firm. A copy of the audited financial s fiscal operations statements and the complete audit will be made for managing the Town available in the Town Clerk's office upon receipt.These including accounts payable and receivable, documents are generally not available until the second purchasing,employee benefits,investing Town quarter of the year following the Town's fiscal year-end funds, and the timely reporting of all financial which is December 31st. activity to the State Comptroller. The Board appoints the Comptroller. Under State law, the Receiver of Taxes is charged with responsibility for collecting all Town, County, School and Special District Taxes levied within the Town of Mamaroneck. School taxes are payable in September and January; Town and County taxes are payable during April In addition to periodic audits by the State Comptroller's office, the Town's financial records are li, 4 Comptroller&Receiver of Taxes Staff (left to right)front:Susan Russell,Anthony Siligato(Comptroller),Peggy Nero back Ray Bingman,Avril Wheatley,Alicia Wingster,Susan Halliwell,Sandra Vanderslice 20 TOWN OF MAMARONECK,NEW YORK BALANCE SHEET GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS DECEMBER 31,2010 Town Section 8 Other Total Outside Special Housing Capital Governmental Governmental General Villages Highway Districts Assistance Projects Funds Funds ASSETS Cash and Equivalents $ 14,640.166 $ 330,958 $ 858,700 $ 1,210,716 $ 2,116,245 $ 2,219,639 $ 2,199,105 $ 23,575,529 Investments 1,443 - 4,350 800,429 - 1,593 890 808,705 Taxes Receivable,net of allowance for uncollectible amounts 40,806,169 - - - - - - 40,806,169 Other Receivables: Accounts 128,742 8,190 319 65,154 85,313 - 186.276 473,994 Due from other governments 9,958 381,126 - 1,171 - 600.028 - 992,283 State and Federal aid 28,263 6,583 85,578 - 697 163,258 - 284,379 Due from other funds 66,725 - 23,710 - - - 2,248 92,683 233,688 395,899 109,607 66,325 86,010 763,286 188,524 1,843,339 Prepaid Expenditures 227,389 372,798 94,260 157,831 - - - 852,278 Total Assets $ 55,908,855 $ 1,099,655 $ 1,066,917 $ 2,235,301 $ 2,202,255 $ 2,984.518 $ 2,388,519 $ 67,886.020 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 175,231 $ 146,009 $ 140,032 $ 219,482 $ 94,870 $ 83,644 $ - $ 859,268 Accrued interest payable - - - - - 3,413 3,413 Due to school districts 51,848,630 - - - - - - 51,848,630 Bond interest and matured bonds payable - - - - - - 10,490 10,490 Due to other funds 1,740 9,526 - 12,444 66,725 2,248 - 92,683 Due to other governments 839,243 - - - - - - 839,243 Retainages payable - - - - - 87,416 - 87,416 Overpayments 266,271 - - - - - - 266,271 Deferred revenues 1,360,346 - - - 3,429 37,180 - 1.400,955 Total Liabilities 54,491,461 155,535 140,032 231,926 165,024 210,488 13,903 55,408,369 Fund Balances: Reserved for prepaid expenditures 227,389 372,798 94,260 157,831 - - - 852,278 Reserved for encumbrances 257 7,241 - - - - - 7,498 Reserved for trusts - - - - - - 186,669 186,669 Reserved for debt service - - - - - - 392,283 392,283 ' Unreserved,reported in: General Fund 1,189,748 - - - - - - 1,189,748 1 Capital Projects Fund - - - - - 2,774,030 - 2,774,030 Special Revenue Funds - 564,081 832,625 1,845,544 2,037,231 - 1,795,664 7,075,145 ' Total Fund Balances 1,417,394 944,120 926,885 2,003,375 2,037,231 2,774,030 2,374,616 12,477,651 Total Liabilities and Fund Balances $ 55,908,855 $ 1,099,655 $ 1,066,917 $ 2,235,301 $ 2202,255 $ 2,984,518 $ 2,388,519 $ 67,886,020 The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement. 21 TOWN OF MAMARONECK,NEW YORK STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2010 Town Section 8 Other Total Outside Special Housing Capital Governmental Governmental General Villages Highway Districts Assistance Projects Funds Funds REVENUES Real property taxes $ 2,121,101 $ 8,143,367 $ 3,949,970 $ 4,968,788 $ - $ - $ - $ 19,183,226 Other tax items 810,626 - - - - - - 810,626 Non-property taxes - 1,467,318 - - - - - 1,467,318 Departmental income 2,990,129 146,917 44,993 887,586 - - 860,234 4,929,859 Intergovernmental charges - - 407,853 52,025 - - - 459,878 Use of money and property 372,891 - 392 4,594 6,168 - 14,076 398,121 Licenses and permits 42,192 216,698 - - - - - 258,890 Fines and forfeitures 305,027 5,325 - - - - - 310,352 Sale of property and compensation for loss 21,494 67,198 73,499 22,624 - - - 184,815 State aid 1,558,047 4,261 75,741 2,022 - 217,029 - 1,857,100 Federal aid 73,405 13,503 62,780 12,131 7,222,464 51,868 - 7,436,151 Miscellaneous 101,596 41,105 11,731 794,771 67,824 600,028 7,197 1,624,252 Total Revenues 8,396,508 10,105,692 4,626,959 6,744,541 7,296,456 868,925 881,507 38,920,588 EXPENDITURES Current: General government support 3,558,657 392,965 - - - - 779,603 4,731,225 Public safety - 5,513,614 - 1,679,487 - - - 7,193,101 Health 331,571 50,000 - 1,002,745 - - - 1,384,316 Transportation 114,511 11,680 2,673,967 152,788 - - - 2,952,946 Economic opportunity and development 415,335 - - - 6,772,876 - - 7,188,211 Culture and recreation 2,251,217 1,100,535 - - - - - 3,351,752 Home and community services 413,365 163,094 - 1,863,486 - - 4,704 2,444,649 Employee benefits 1,520,854 2,572,440 962,344 957,303 - - - 6,012,941 Debt service: Principal - - - - - - 1,060,000 1,060,000 Interest - - - - - - 595,242 595,242 Capital outlay - - - - - 3,535,805 - 3,535,805 Total Expenditures 8,605,510 9,804,328 3,636,311 5,655,809 6,772,876 3,535,805 2,439,549 40,450,188 Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues Over Expenditures (209,002) 301,364 990,648 1,088,732 523,580 (2,666,880) (1,558,042) (1,529,600) OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) Bond issued - - - - - 3,320,000 - 3,320,000 Transfers in 85,731 119,658 - - - 89,603 1,658,938 1,953,930 Transfers out (501,812) (222,180) (666,415) (420,506) (21,628) - (121,389) (1,953,930) Total Other Financing Sources(Uses) (416,081) (102,522) (666,415) (420,506) (21,628) 3,409,603 1,537,549 3,320,000 Net Change in Fund Balances (625,083) 198,842 324,233 668,226 501,952 742,723 (20,493) 1,790,400 Fund Balances- Beginning of Year 2,042,477 745,278 602,652 1,335,149 1,535,279 2,031,307 2,395,109 10,687,251 Fund Balances- End of Year $ 1,417,394 $ 944,120 $ 926,885 $ 2,003,375 $ 2,037,231 $ 2,774,030 $ 2,374,616 $ 12,477,651 The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement. 22 PUBLIC SERVICES HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT & ENGINEERING Superintendent of Highways: Louis Martirano Civil Engineer: David Goessl Administrative Assistant: Patricia Samela General Foreman: Alan Casterella Garage Foreman: Michael Pinto The Highway Department is responsible infrastructure-related projects. to maintain the Town's roadway The Engineer was the Towns'construction infrastructure. It is responsible for all road manager for the Gardens Lake Improvement related maintenance including snow removal, Project and also oversees construction work street and traffic signs, streetlights, storm related to Street Permits. drains, sanitary sewers, street trees and plantings, along with park maintenance within Road&Sidewalk Maintenance:The Highway the Town. The department also repairs and Department maintains approximately 40 miles maintains all Town-owned vehicles and of Town roads. This involves periodic patching, highway equipment. road resurfacing, cleaning road shoulders, and snow and leaf removal. In addition, the Department maintains 22.5 miles of sidewalks and 67 miles of curbs. John Barreto is the Town's Labor Foreman in charge of roads. N II of In 2010, the Highway Department ` contracted to improve the Town's roadway infrastructure with a road reconstruction and curb project. Through Capital Improvement Projects,over 2 miles of roads were resurfaced, almost 4200 linear feet of curb and 3000 square Town Administrator Stephen Altieri and Superintendent of feet of sidewalk was installed. Highways Lou Martirano with Highway Employee Pat The Highway Department's Road Samela receiving her American Public Works Association Maintenance Division also performed patching Award for Excellence and permanent road re-surfacing throughout The Superintendent of Highways oversees 25 the Town to correct deficiencies in the asphalt q�l full-time and 2 seasonal employees responsible roadways. The Labor Foreman and his road for the following: crew performed such repairs using over 200 tons of asphalt to temporarily and permanently Engineering: The Town's Civil Engineer, patch the Town's roads. They also conduct David Goessl, coordinated capital project annual sidewalk repairs to correct hazardous activities involving the annual road- conditions. In 2010, approximately 2100 resurfacing, sidewalk and curb work. He is also square feet of sidewalk was reconstructed and responsible for composing contracts for other approximately 100 linear feet of stone curbing i 23 J PUBLIC SERVICES was either reset or installed Comblo. The Department issued 98 Street Opening Streetlights, Signs &Tree Maintenance: Permits during 2010 for work performed on There are 1,390 streetlights along Town roads and in public lots, 1,216 regulatory signs � r " and over 1,000 street name signs. In 2010, ., *4` the department began using more efficient 'fit Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps to replace r ' °� - conventional bulbs. The Highway Department 1 ,, � maintains all these as well as traffic signs. The Iv r Sign Shop is headed by Ben Pacewicz. Road Construction work with(right to left) Bobby,Luis,John and Dennis 'Jr ..% Y Town Roads or in the Town Right-Of-Way. Park Maintenance: The Department maintains 93 acres of parks and grounds, which include Memorial Park, Gardens Lake, " _,— the Town Center, the Sheldrake Conservancy property,3.2 miles of trails in the Conservation Jim Guinee of the Tree crew attending areas, and the 9 historic cemeteries located to a fallen tree across the road in the Town and the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck. Antonio Fiera is the Parks The Department is also responsible for Foreman heading a crew of four men. maintaining approximately 4,900 trees along Typically,from October 15 to December 15 Town roads and the trees in the Conservation the Highway crew is involved in leaf collection. areas. Certified Arborists Al Cirillo and James The Highway Department collected and hauled Guinee head the Tree Crew. away 3,400 tons of leaves in 2010. Fleet Maintenance:The Town of Mamaroneck maintains 127 vehicles and heavy equipment, * Sanitary & Storm Sewers Maintenance: The which include dump, garbage, overhead utility, Highway Department maintains 57.5 miles sewer vacuum and salt spreader trucks as of sanitary sewer lines and 650 manholes. well as pickups, pay loaders, backhoes and It operates a sewage pump station, which mower-equipped tractors. Other components transmits up to 4 million gallons of sewage of the fleet are the Town's Administrative, a day to the Westchester County Treatment Police and Emergency response vehicles. All Plant. The Town also maintains 1,500 catch Town- owned vehicles are maintained at the basins and approximately 15 miles of storm Highway Department's maintenance and drains. The Town's Sewer Foreman is Michael repair shop located at the Central Yard Facility 24 on Maxwell Avenue. Michael Pinto's crew of four mechanics tackled over 1600 work orders -1, in 2010. �+!•.� ` The Town continues to use vegetable oil to fuel two sanitation trucks. Local food Y '- establishments donate the used vegetable oil. Also in 2010,the Department contracted to - purchase its first Hybrid Dump Truck. ,.$I Annually, the Town auctions off surplus vehicles and equipment. In 2010, the Town Parks Foreman, Tony Fiera, received over $30,000 for eleven of these preparing for Memorial Day festwetzes vehicles. 2010 Highlights • Baldwin Avenue Pump Station Controls Project • Installed new Parking Meter Pay Stations I and Shelter at Lot #1 • Road Re-Surfaced approximately 2 miles of roadway on Edgewood,Emerson,France, Landsdowne,Maple Hill,Normandy,North `. Chatsworth, Overlook, Richbell, Rochelle, ` Rockingstone and Sheldrake. • Gardens Lake Improvements Project • Snow fall accumulations of approx. 70 inches Highway Staff installing Shelter for • Approx. 3100 tons of salt was used Parking Meter Station at Lot#1 • Installed and implemented a new Salt Brine System for snow and ice control • A Geographic Information System (GIS) was instituted to issue departmental work orders. A total of 803 work orders were produced in 2010 for highway work. • The new GIS System also fully automated the Street Opening Permit application vitt-N4111‘:vith procedure. ; �' ``�, '' > . • Department employee, Patricia Samela, received an American Public Works ',114\ Association Award from the NY Metro Chapter for Excellence in Performance of Public Works Office Personnel. 25 CONSERVATION Environmental Planner: Elizabeth Paul The Conservation Department addresses the summer months supervises students as and reports on environmental issues seasonal workers to maintain and enhance these within the Town. The Environmental areas. The Town's natural resource inventory Planner acts as Town liaison and offers staff and other related maps are maintained by the support to the Coastal Zone Management Conservation Department. . Commission. Additionally, the Environmental Planner assists the Building Department with . .$•., u Al, wetlands issues, building application reviews, 7. A'P.,„:',,,,, 4,49,.',r-e0.), and performs site inspections for surface water, P`:„-,,�.� i ,_ ,ti erosion and sediment control permits and tree ,, permits. She also works with the Planning and Zoning Boards to assist them with SEQRA _ #' �_ notifications and environmental issues. The Town's "Trees for Our Town" program is coordinated by the Conservation Office. The Environmental Planner oversees maintenance and improvements of the Town's Conservation Crew 2010 conservation areas and trails and during Conservation Areas located in the Town: (maps are available in the Conservation Office) • Hommocks Conservation Area: Entrances on Hommocks Road. 7.6 acres; 3 acres tidal wetlands. • Larchmont Reservoir—James G. Johnson, Jr. Conservancy: Entrances on Weaver Street, Dennis Drive (off Quaker Ridge Road), and on Pinebrook Boulevard. 12.76 acres in Town; 60 acres total. • Leatherstocking Trail: Access from Rock Ridge, Old White Plains Road, Country Road, Fenimore Road, Avon, Stratford, Highland, Rouken Glen, Winged Foot Drive, Weaver Street and Pine Brook Boulevard. 31 acres; 6 acres freshwater wetlands. a • Premium River Conservation Area _, Complex: Entrance off Dillon Road. 10 acres; 8 acres tidal wetlands. ,. r • Sheldrake River Trails: Access from p, 14I Rockland Avenue between Highland and Winged Foot Drive and Hilltop Road. 24 acres; 7 acres freshwater wetlands. o • Sether Woods Conservation Area: 4!" .41, , Durham Road • Old Mill Site: Hilltop Road. Conservation Crew Rebuilding the Boardwalk 26 BUILDING & PLUMBING Director of Building,Code Enforcement: Ronald Carpaneto &Land Use Assistant Building&Plumbing Inspector: Kevin Moore Code Enforcement Officer: Joseph Russo,Jr. The Building Department administers and proper Boards(Board of Architectural Review, enforces regulations pertaining to the use Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board) of property and the construction of buildings. to obtain variances or special use permits for It reviews plans and conducts field inspections approval before construction can begin. The to ensure compliance with local, state and department not only reviews applications but federal codes and standards, particularly the will assist residents in the application process Town Zoning Code and the New York State before the various boards. Code.Effective January 1,2008,New York State adopted a new building code. It is comprised of The Building Department also conducts the Residential Code,Building Code,Fire Code, field inspections to ensure compliance with Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code the Town Building Code, the New York State and the Energy Conservation Construction Code, the Zoning Code and other ordinances Code. These codes apply to planning, zoning, and regulations pertaining to land use and building, plumbing, mechanical, electric, fire, construction on private property. health, energy and the environment. _ _ -:m n y. All building projects, ranging from small 400 additions to major commercial structures :. must meet the standards of safety. The Building Department receives and processes 4/0000% applications for construction, alterations, variances, special permits, and subdivisions Building and Plumbing to make sure that standards are met. Some Left to right Norine Washienko,Kevin Moore, applications have to be channeled to the Ron Carpaneto(Director),Joseph Russo,Francine Brill PERMITS ISSUED IN 2010: Building Permits 379 Demolition Permits 10 Plumbing Permits 206 Special Permits and Renewals 2 Erosion Inspections 84 Planning Board Applications 8 ii Board of Architectural 12 Discharge Compliance 131 Review Applications Zoning Board 24 CODE ENFORCEMENT: Variance Applications Summons 78 Certificates of Occupancy 288 Erosion Control Permits 21 Violations 487 27 J FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief: Brendan P. Collins 1st Deputy: Joseph A.Russo,Jr. 2nd Deputy: Noah D. Goldberg In 2010, the Town of Mamaroneck Fire department's ongoing commitment to the Department celebrated its 103rd year of best training, equipment and personnel is service to the community. TMFD, located at reflected in the Fire District's excellent class the Weaver Street Firehouse, consists of some rating by the Insurance Service Organization. 74 volunteer, 14 career firefighters and a very In 2010 the fire department received active Jr. Firefighter program along with an a Grant from the Federal Government to Explorer Post for teenagers. The TMFD's equip all firefighters with a New York State apparatus include an aerial ladder truck Mandated Personal Escape System. This (Ladder 19), three engines (Engines 51, 37 & Personal Escape System provides firefighters 36), 1 rescue vehicles(Rescues 6),3 Chief's cars, with a bail out bag that is a fast, reliable 1 inflatable, gas powered boats and one utility. means of egress from a burning multi-story The Town Board of Fire Commissioners is the structure. A firefighter equipped with the governing body for the Fire District, which system can quickly anchor the heat & cut encompasses more than five square miles. resistant rope with the hook anchoring device and move rapidly towards the exit point. r The types of calls the TMFD responds ANNUAL i in/ 46,_. to run the gamut from traditional fire call TOY IVs. (structure fires, car fires, automatic alarms, w r� z''' • suspicious/burning odors, gas leaks, CO a r >.tea, ,• alarms) to auto accidents requiring victim + extrication using the "Jaws of Life", Ice/ Water Rescue, EMS calls and downed power tri • '0" lines. The Fire Department also responds to public assistance calls such as flooding conditions or homeowners locked out of the house or a child locked in. In 2010, TMFD responded to 984 requests for help including • TMFD members train and drill throughout 38 structure fires and 241 EMS "runs". the year on all types of subjects such as Throughout the year, TMFD members fire attack techniques, auto accident victim also conduct educational seminars for local extrication, hazardous material response, school children, community groups and weapons of mass destruction, confined space tenant associations. In addition, it conducts rescue,water rescue,ice rescue and Firefighter an annual "Open House" where firefighters Assist and Search Team (FAST), also known conduct demonstrations such as, how to as a Rapid Intervention Team/Crew. The escape from a smoke filled room, display latest 28 If firefighting equipment and apparatus. :.r If you are interested in learning more o' about the Department or volunteering, visit I its web site at wwwtmfd.org or send an email ,.0 ` 1 �,_ to secretary@tmfd.org. 1 _ A` ® ) A • •0 s Trophies TMFD won at Mamaroneck Fireman's Parade t4-� !I i ''''''.:;':- ' ' t� ' fl 'tki r. Fire Investigation on Brookside Drive Future TMFD Members at the Mamaroneck Fireman's Parade ,,-- T _ -411\*111111111... ,....' , rim Ilesc-ue 6 TMFD FAST Team training es d F - '''' . 7 e _ , r ILIAL 91t `, 11N it. , 6 TMFD Practicing Accident Victim Extrication Training on Fire Pump Operations 29 T POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Chief: Richard Rivera The Town Police seminars. Police Officers use a small kiosk on 11 Department protects Myrtle Boulevard as a base for the "park and and preserves the rights walk" program. During late afternoons and of its citizens and early evenings, officers patrol the area near . tl, enforces applicable state, the train station, its parking lots and nearby county and local laws. apartment houses and businesses. Commuters, It provides basic police residents, and storeowners are pleased with the services:crime prevention program and there has been a decrease in crime Chief Richard Rivera and investigation, patrol, in the area. traffic enforcement, and a youth division. By maintaining a high standard of public safety and well being, the crime rate The department consists of thirty-eight officers, within the community is well below average. the Chief, and an office assistant/records clerk. In 2010 there were four lieutenants, five The Police Department assists the Volunteer sergeants, four detectives and twenty police Ambulance Corps in responding to emergency officers. The Town Board sits as the Board of medical calls and sponsors crime prevention Police Commissioners which is the governing lectures, youth programs and public safety body of the Police Department. i 1 Pili -1 ' } italli .NL isik I, d'5 Detective Reynolds "locks up" Second Graders Patrol Car 30 CRIMES REPORTED TO THE FBI 2008 2009 2010 Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 O 0 6J Rape 0 0 0 Robbery 2 1 5 Burglary 32 I 15 Larceny 120 0 124 109 Aggravated Assault 14 11 Auto Theft 6 6 3 OTHER ISSUES 2008 2009 201 u Parking Tickets 7,066 5,989 5,540 Calls for Service 6,633 6,483 9,540 Alarm Calls 1,079 853 1,106 4 Memorial Park 31 AMBULANCE DISTRICT Ambulance District Administrator: Michael Liverzani The Town of Mamaroneck's Ambulance During 2009 the Ambulance District, VAC District was established in July 1994 and EMS participated in cooperative training by the Town and Villages of Larchmont and programs for Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Mamaroneck to coordinate ambulance services Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Hazardous for the tri-municipal district.Basic Life Support Materials Awareness, and Infectious Diseases. Services are provided by volunteers of the The Ambulance District has been actively Larchmont/Town of Mamaroneck Volunteer participating in the development of the Ambulance Corps (VAC) and the Village of Town's Emergency Management Plan, and the Mamaroneck Emergency Medical Services continuation of a First Response program with (EMS). Part-time paid paramedics provide the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department. advanced life support care in coordination with the volunteer corps. New volunteers are always welcome at VAC or Every 911 call for emergency medical assistance EMS, and many training programs are provided without cost. Interested volunteers may call the is received by the local Police Department which assigns a police officer to respond, and Ambulance District at(914)381 7803. immediately alerts the respective Ambulance Corps. The ambulance responds with a paid CPR Training is held monthly on the third certified Paramedic and volunteer Emergency Saturday. Call(914) 381-7803 to register. Medical Technicians who are able to provide lifesaving medical care at the scene. Training for In 2010 the Ambulance District responded to all paramedics and EMT's is ongoing and they 2,781 calls and transported 2,004 people to Sound must recertify every three years. Shore Medical Center and other hospitals. 3 ADVANCED uy 1t pfi ' SUPPORT UNIT Nrt f f ‘1V. VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE '\ S ,.. ... ..._.._ _ m Ambulance District Advanced Life Support Unit (left to right):Michael Liverzani, Charles Moore 32 COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services Director/ Director Housing Choice Voucher Program: Anna Danoy The Community Services Office of the Town 2010 more than 450 seniors registered and of Mamaroneck offers an array of services to participated in one or more of these programs. residents of the Town of Mamaroneck and the The senior nutrition program, meals on Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck. wheels,the senior bus and medical appointment transportation services are funded in part In 2008 the Village of Mamaroneck and the through grants from the Westchester County Town of Mamaroneck agreed to consolidate Department of Senior Programs and Services, their federally funded Housing Choice Voucher the US Department of Health and Human Programs and their Senior Services as of Services, the New York State Office for the January 2009 under the auspices of the Town Aging. The balance of funds required to of Mamaroneck Community Services office. sustain these programs comes from participant This consolidation resulted in the expansion contributions, occasional donations from local the Housing Choice Voucher Program from families and organizations, and the town-wide 260 vouchers to 647 vouchers. The Housing Choice Voucher Program in funded in its annual budget. entirety by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. More information about our programs and services can be found on the Town's website at The senior nutrition program, the senior bus www.townofmamaroneck.org/community_ service, transportation to and from medical services. appointments and grocery shopping also expanded significantly. Access to numerous SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS social and recreational opportunities was The Town of Mamaroneck operates a Senior also improved. The joining of senior services Center Monday through Friday from 10:30 resulted in a seamless service delivery system am to 3:30 pm at the VFW, located at 1288 for local senior citizens age 60 and older. In Boston Post Road. The Senior Center offers a variety of social, recreational and educational programs for residents age 60 and older. A monthly calendar of activities and events is available at the Senior Center as well as on the Community Services page of the Town's website. At the time of this writing (Spring/ ei Summer 2011), the Senior Center was in the midst of a major renovation to improve :;,r • and expand the facility. The project was Front Row(L to R):Arleen Silverman,Anna Danoy,Anne Stone funded in part through a federal Community Back Row:Beverly Nolan,Jeny Ayala,Anthony DeAngelis, Development Block Grant through the Miriam Campbell Westchester County Department of Planning. 33 Arthur Avenue, Kohl's Shopping locales as � --�- Center, Christmas Tree Shop, the Botanical Garden, Westchester Broadway Theatre and many others take place throughout the year. Registration for these activities is required in advance. SENIOR NUTRITION The Town of Mamaroneck Senior Center '.> offers a hot, nutritious meal daily. Menus are Curb to curb transportation to and from the developed by the Westchester County Office Senior Center is provided daily by our Senior of Senior Programs and Services, and meals Bus Service. Reservations for the bus may are prepared and delivered by a local caterer. be made by calling the Community Services In 2010 6,711 meals were enjoyed by 219 Office at 381-7840. The Senior Bus also seniors throughout the year. The suggested provides transportation to Stop & Shop on the contribution for a meal was $3.00 per day, Boston Post Road on Wednesday mornings and registration is required at least one day and afternoons. Reservations are required at in advance. Contributions received are used to least one day in advance for this service. The sustain and expand the nutrition program. suggested contribution for bus transportation is 50 cents one way and 75 cents round trip The Town of Mamaroneck Meals on Wheels to the Senior Center, and $1.00 round trip program provides a hot, nutritious, home- for grocery shopping. In 2010, the senior delivered meal to residents of the Town and bus provided regular transportation to 84 two Villages who are unable to prepare meals people, and made nearly 6,000 one-way trips. for themselves. Any resident 60 years of age Contributions received are used to sustain and who is homebound, ill, convalescing, disabled expand the senior bus service. and/or unable to prepare meals is eligible. Meals are delivered by volunteers between Medical appointment transportation within 11:00 am and 12:30 pm Monday through Friday, Westchester County was expanded in 2010, including most holidays. Menus are developed providing 143 seniors with a ride to, and in by the Westchester County Office of Senior many cases, from the doctor's office for a total Programs and Services,and meals are prepared of nearly 2,400 one way trips. The suggested by a local caterer. In 2010 10,929 meals were contribution for medical transportation is$2.00 enjoyed by 72 home-bound seniors throughout for trips within Mamaroneck and Larchmont, the year.The suggested contribution for a meal and$4.00 outside Mamaroneck and Larchmont. was$3.25 per day.For more information,and to Contributions received are used to sustain and register for this service,please call Community expand the medical transportation service. Services at 381-7840. Contributions received Special trips are also coordinated through the are used to sustain and expand the meals on Senior Center. Excursions to such favorite wheels program. 34 Community Services continues to assist senior Income guidelines and additional eligibility citizens to apply for a Senior Citizen Rent criteria apply. All applicants are screened for Increase Exemption (SCRIE) that "freezes" program eligibility, criminal history and credit rent from future increases. Eligible seniors worthiness. residing in eligible rental housing in the Town of Mamaroneck whose income is at or below Applications may be picked up at the s, $16,500 may apply to the Westchester County Community Services office during the Town's Division of Housing and Community Renewal normal business hours. Applications can through the Town of Mamaroneck Community also be requested by mail; send a stamped, Services Office.This program requires ongoing self-addressed envelope to the Town of recertification. Mamaroneck PHA, 740 W Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Attn: Application. FEDERAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE The Town of Mamaroneck Housing Choice COMMUNITY SUPPORT Voucher Program (also known as "Section 8") The Town of Mamaroneck, in conjunction provides federally-funded rental assistance with local organizations provides support to to income-eligible families, including co-op community members in need. owners paying maintenance charges. In 2010 the Town of Mamaroneck assisted 573 families In 2010, the Westchester Accueil, an and individuals to live in decent, safe and organization supporting French families affordable housing within Westchester County. living in our community, donated $4,000 of the proceeds from their 2010 annual holiday Applications for a spot on the waiting list are fair to support the Town of Mamaroneck accepted from income-eligible residents of, and Community Services office.The Woman's Club those who work in, the Town of Mamaroneck of Larchmont provided $500 in support of the including the Village of Larchmont and the work of the community services office, and the Village of Mamaroneck. Preference is given staff of the Larchmont Public Library made to senior citizens age 62 and older, people with disabilities, veterans, victims of domestic violence and working families whose income is at or below 30% of the median income for , Westchester County based on family size. r. Hommocks Park Apartments Senior Center 35 a donation of $145. These funds are used to 1 1 provide one-time emergency assistance to local li ik residents having financial difficulties with rent, food, medications or other essential needs. The Larchmont Avenue Church contributed V $1,100 from their Thanksgiving collection and > "° St. Thomas Church in Mamaroneck donated $3,583 of the proceeds from their annual holiday fair in support of our Meals on Wheels program. These funds enable the Town of Mamaroneck to offset the cost of providing a hot, nutritious mid-day meal to local home- bound senior citizens who cannot afford to contribute toward the cost of their meals. Our annual holiday outreach and gift giving .1 77: �e efforts continued in 2010. In coordination \ ,("a`� with St. Augustine's Church in Larchmont, St. Vito's Church in Mamaroneck and the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department provided Thanksgiving meals to 46 families. Seven additional families received Stop & Shop gift cards totaling $350 courtesy of American Legion Post 90. At Christmas time, the members of St. Augustine's Church, the Larchmont Avenue Church and the employees of the Town of Mamaroneck generously gave of their time and money to shop, wrap and deliver new clothing, toys, gift cards and holiday cheer to 33 local families consisting of 42 adults and senior citizens, and 67 children. If you have any questions or would like more information on any of our programs, including volunteer opportunities, please call us (914) 381-7840. 36 RECREATION Recreation Superintendent: Jill Fisher The Recreation Department administers the For your convenience, credit cards are accepted 1 Town's recreation programs and services as forms of payment for all recreation programs and is responsible for its facilities including and permits at the Recreation Department the Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Hommocks Office. All recreation information (including Outdoor Pool Complex,Memorial Park Tennis forms and applications) are available on the Courts and the Carpino-Steffens Fields. The Town's website: wwwtownofmamaroneck.org. Department offers a wide variety of leisure For more information specific to the Hommocks activities that are available to residents year Park Ice Rink visit the Rink's website: www. round, particularly for children. During the hommocksparkicerink.org. summer, the Recreation Department operates several day camp programs,including two pre- Watch for continued improvements and new school camps, one full day playground, golf, program offerings in the 2011 season. tennis and late summer soccer camps. The Department issues tennis permits for # Memorial Park and Central School Tennis Courts, as well as permits for the Hommocks Park Ice Rink and the year-round Hommocks Pool. A variety of tennis, swim and skating lessons are available for children and adults. e I . If you were unable to attend one of our summer outdoor concerts or the showing of "Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs" on the giant movie screen last summer,we hope to see you at • jot, •I I this year's events. As a reminder, shuffleboard, volleyball and } checker board equipment is available through the park attendant, free of charge for use at Memorial Park. We hope that you come and take part in some of many program offerings throughout the year. Recreation Staff (from left to right) As a reminder, the Hommocks Pool is open Mary Ellen Faulkner,Rob Lunde,Jennifer Williams, year round for recreational swimming and for a Jill Fisher,Ken Paterno,Dorothy Puleo,Joanne Aquilino, variety of aquatic programs. Maria Gallagher 3? _ _...G- �...__ RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2010 PROGRAM PARTICIPATION YOUTH HOUSE LEAGUE HOCKEY: 332 "„^ SKATING SCHOOL: 1,669 b I git 4 _� _° s amu ...................4.,................¢ SWIM LESSONS: 463 TENNIS PERMITS: 162 SUAMIt '.Sot 14 .. ......., , _ A 0- CAMPS: ' 4 • HOMMOCKS PLAYGROUND: 420 - PRE-SCHOOLS: 220 4 TENNIS CAMP: 278 SOCCER CAMP: 205 38 6 ish a v. ..• t ii . i I::ii k'dill I il I 6.4 at-T•ri i,,,,--: , Elk MIL '•.. . ,... ..., i',.. ' •- 'Alta '99. 10 a '''. k - _ T V T 11 . A I lir - . .". Ttw IST ".. m "-- • 6, •go 0 j *11h •••• t \ • 1. ...9. • 16 lb • - -- VV -It• 1 . I 1 ' , 9 K 1 , 4 , , 1 1..,>IT lellA. rit 41141” ii l'" - ri, A %a . -I------ ,,. , ... _ pox"- 4, a,.. %kw • i * •' -7111lir _ __--,--':-.,,,,-7--. 7'5--- * \ \ ' „2 -. --fir4.714 .1,..--4.- --' ''''' - -- - :l. ‘.._ ...„..' *-11* 4 Kadigekv '8W ° ( ' .- Cktecd r ' • , ' I " t ''' 'LISIlit SI lh'fidik, . vtt 1•..,t1 i \ ,...,, — , ' .kaloa ..,,,,,i j( " s 4..-4 '4• '...-", 1 I 2 _.,7 (• %' 1 ' ?,,,„.4.4, i 1 .E14 ,--*, tirp,..40 lb, Tiqk 4w9 VOLUNTEER BOARDS & COMMITTEES Board of Architectural Review:Established in 1990 to Housing Authority: Established in 1992 under the review exterior plans or modifications to all structures Public Housing Law of NYS to provide affordable except one or two family houses. housing within the Town which includes Hommocks Park Apartments. Members: Edward Jacobson, Chair, Donald Meeker, Ken Ricci, Andrew D. Fredman, Diane Neff. Liaison: Members: Richard Cherry, Chair, Robert B. Kirby, Ernest Odierna Salvatore Iacono, Robert Cammer. Liaison: David Fishman. Board of Assessment Review: Established under Assessment Improvement Law to hear grievances Planning Board: Established in 1954 to review plans against assessments that have been previously filed with for the development of vacant areas, streets, and the Town Assessor. parks taking into account the environment, neighboring properties, traffic and parking. Reviews Members: Janet Demasi, Maureen Naughton, Jeanne permits for subdivisions, site plans, freshwater Kiernan. wetlands and special uses. Board of Ethics: Created under NYS statute and Members:Marc Rosenbaum, Chair,John Ortiz, Edmund local law #2-1991 to establish ethical standards of Papazian,Ellen Dunkin,C.Alan Mason,George Roniger, conduct for employees and persons engaged in business Virginia Piccotto,Ellen Korn.Liaison:Ernest Odierna with the Town. Recreation Commission: Established in 1954.Reviews Members:Martin Ronan,Jr.,Chair, Carol Scharff,Robert and recommends recreation programs,activities,and the P.Degen,Grace D'Alessio.Liaision:Nancy Seligson development or expansion of facilities. Coastal Zone Management Commission: Established Members: James Druker, Chair, Amy Siskind, Robert in 1986 to monitor and coordinate implementation Morello, M.D., Terry Rainaldi, Rita Plansky, William of the New York State approved Local Waterfront Paonessa,Beth Boyle.Liaison:Ernie Odierna Revitalizaton Program of the Town and the Village of Larchmont. Traffic Committee: Established in 1983.Recommends what if any changes should be made to the traffic control Members: Marc Godick, Rita Murray, Lorraine Walsh, system including the installation of lights, stop signs, Howard McMichael,Matthew Teitsch. Liaisons:Phyllis and parking regulations. Wittner (Town of Mamaroneck) Marlene Kolbert (Larchmont) Members: Doris Block, Chair., Nancy Angiulo, Robin Gensburg, William F. Zelenka, Michael Commission on Human Rights: Established in 1964 Harrington, Camille Odierna, Donald Sutherland. under New York State law to"foster mutual respect and Liaison:Nancy Seligson. understanding among all racial,religious and nationality groups in the community." Zoning Board of Appeals: Established in 1920. The Zoning Board has jurisdiction over residential special Members: Sabrina Fiddelman, Naomi Hill, N.Gabriel use permits,variances;and interprets the Zoning Code. Tolchinsky,Louise Yanuzzi, Kay Francis Richards, Rev. Richard Allen. Liaisons: Ann McAndrews, Village of Members: Arthur Wexler, Chair, Ronald Meister, Larchmont;Nancy Seligson,Town of Mamaroneck;Bill Frederick Baron, Irene O'Neill, Seth Marcus, Paonessa,Village of Mamaroneck. Robert Viner. 40 OTHER PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARY The Unincorporated Town and the Village of Larchmont share the cost of operating the Larchmont Public Library based on the number of resident library cardholders.It is located on Larchmont Avenue in the Village of Larchmont. The Library belongs to the Westchester Library system and members may use their cards at all branches in the system.Friends of the Larchmont Public Library publishes a newsletter which lists Coming Events and other items St of interest. The Library Board of Trustees includes Miriam Cumin, Chair; David Birch, Carolyn Parlato, Brad Scheler. Valerie O'Keeffe is the liaison for the Town of Mamaroneck and Anne McAndrews is the liaison for the Village of Larchmont. SANITATION The Larchmont Mamaroneck Joint Sanitation Commission oversees the garbage/rubbish and recycling collection service for the Town and Village of Larchmont. Residents may call 381-7810 for information about collection schedules,recycling,and acceptable items for garbage collection including household refuse,rubbish and trash,yard waste,and bulk metal items. WATER The Westchester Joint Water Works,a municipally owned and operated agency,supplies water to the Town,as well as the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Harrison.The Water Works serves a total of 3,061 customers in the Town,including 3,002 domestic residences.24 seasonal residences,27 fire services,7 private hydrants and numerous Town hydrants. • 3c F � r Memorial Park 41 TOWN OF MAMARONECK CONTACTS Website: www.townofmamaroneck.org POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICES/DEPARTMENTS: EMERGENCY ONLY 911 Assessor 381-7820 Non-Emergency 381-6100 Attorney 381-7815 FIRE DEPARTMENT Building Inspector 381-7830 EMERGENCY ONLY 911 Non-Emergency 834-2101 Community Services 381-7840 Comptroller 381-7850 AMBULANCE Conservation 381-7845 EMERGENCY ONLY 911 Court Clerk 381-7875 Non-Emergency 834-2101 Engineer 381-7835 Highway Department 381-7825 ` '-A Receiver of Taxes 381-7860 A Recreation 381-7865 N. Rent Subsidies 381-7840 '4 Sanitation 381-7810 M.,. CI 500 FEF Supervisor/Town Board 381-7805 Vim' ka Town Administrator 381-7810 ` j. Town Clerk 381-7870 t ' - FAX 381-7809 Murray Ave School Visit 'Fr de ,- ` it M Gh f : ;.<.- : Open House-Weaver Street Fire House Art Class-Senior Center 42 I NOTES i Town of Mamaroneck 1 740 West Boston Post Road • Mamaroneck • New York 10543-3353 y 'p- r s. -. 1 &Ir' 1� s._ ,... -1 IA i ,' t"! . s 1 II nn I z^ i,E.. *off , ..,rte. 11'1,4,4,,,: ■ .4 — - r 1., . T. „ 1 - ,").,,-.;:i , . ,),„ ,.._. - - 1 k ::���\ ,. .i V f 111' ' ill , . 4 __ 1 a , ._, .,,.. ,, , ..„ , ..,„. ,,,e....„. _ .. ..„ „ -. �4 ' 4i,,,,_ ,