HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022_01_19 Town Board MinutesJanuary 19, 2022
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD JANUARY 19, 2022, BEGINNING AT 5:00 PM AND
CONTINUING AT 8:00 PM AT THE SENIOR CENTER, 1289 BOSTON POST ROAD,
LARCHMONT, NEW YORK.
PRESENT: Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney
Councilwoman Abby Katz
Councilwoman Sabrina Fiddelman
Councilman Jeffery L. King
Councilwoman Robin Nichinsky
ALSO PRESENT: Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator
Connie Green O'Donnell, Deputy Town Administrator
William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney
Lindsey Luft Assistant to the Town Administrator
CALL TO ORDER - WORK SESSION
The Worksession of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Elkind Eney, then on motion of
Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Worksession was unanimously opened at
5:00 p.m.
Review of Bids — TA-21-16 On -Call Town Infrastructure Repairs
Additionally Present: Rob Wasp Town Engineer
The On -call Infrastructure Repairs contract is "designed to provide agreed -upon unit prices for various
categories of common contractor work. This award provides the ability to assign small projects through an
existing publicly advertised and authorized contract. Work intended to be awarded would be limited to
small public works improvements valued at less than $35,000." Mr. Wasp further explained details of the
contract. The Town Board was enthusiastic about this contract, and its ability to help the Town get work
done efficiently and timely. Awarding of this contract is on the regular agenda for this evening.
Review — IMA — Waverly Avenue Bridge Sidewalk
Additionally Present: Rob Wasp Town Engineer
The Town Board reviewed an IMA between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Mamaroneck with
respect to the reconstruction of the Wavery Avenue Bridge. Mr. Maker further explained that although the
Town of Mamaroneck is authorized through municipal law to maintain all bridges within the Town of
Mamaroneck, they are authorized to enter into intermunicipal agreements regarding the construction,
repair and maintenance of these bridges. The Waverly Avenue Bridge located in the Village of
Mamaroneck, under the jurisdiction of the Town of Mamaroneck, will be reconstructed under the
management of the Village of Mamaroneck. This IMA speaks to that arrangement. This will not be
approved this evening and will be added to a future Town Board meeting agenda. Mr. Wasp spoke of the
property located at 311 Waverly Avenue and the negotiations taking place for the right-of-way needed for
the re -construction of the bridge, specifically it's widening for the addition of a sidewalk.
Review — COVID Pol
The Town Administrator asked the Town Board for their feedback on the Town's policy for COVID and
whether to require vaccination, or testing for unvaccinated employees, adding that this would be helpful in
discussions with labor council and the CSEA. The Town Board is not inclined to move to required
vaccinations, or testing. Upon being asked, Ms. Robson responded, that there is no consistency in what
other municipalities are requiring. Ms. Robson spoke of the difficulty in enforcing the Town's mask
mandates at the Ice Rink. Ms. Robson advised that the Town is currently assessing employee COVID leave
to address federal leave allotments.
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Review - Retirement Reporting for Elected and Appointed Officials
The Town Clerk reported that Justice Meister will be re -certifying his previous log of activities, and
Councilwoman Nichinsky will not be enrolling in the retirement system. Therefore, only Supervisor Elkind
Eney, due to her newly elected role, will be completing a three-month log of activities. Once completed,
the Town will adopt the required reporting resolution.
Review — Laserfiche Public Portal
As explained by the Town Clerk, the Town has been preparing and is now ready to launch the Laserfiche
Public Portal. Details of which were included in a memo from the Town Clerk dated January 14, 2022.
This portal will be titled Document Library and will make available to the public many documents that are
housed in the Town's Electronic Document Management System (Laserfiche). There is a resolution before
the Town Board for approval this evening. Due to the location of the meeting at the Senior Center, a visual
review of the portal will be demonstrated to the Town Board at the February 2, Town Board worksession.
Discussion — Senior and Disabilitv Tax Exemption
Mr. Maker explained from his memo dated January 14, that due to the pandemic, there was an executive
order that allowed assessors to renew applications for tax exemptions based on age or disability, without a
formal application. Governor Hochul has authorized the option for communities to continue the policy.
There is a resolution before the Town Board this evening approving this continued policy.
Review — IMA — Bus Shelter
The Town Board reviewed a memo from Connie Green O'Donnell dated January 14, 2022 discussing the
IMA between Westchester County and the Town of Mamaroneck which details the agreement between
Westchester County, the Town and Signal Outdoor, Inc., to operate and maintain the bus shelters in the
Town of Mamaroneck. Authorization of this IMA is on the regular agenda
OUT OF ORDER
New Business
Supervisor Elkind Eney reported that the organization REALM, having been in conversation with the Town
regarding a location at the Town Center for a commemorative structure, is seeking a more specific
commitment from the Town as to whether the hill at Town center would be an acceptable location. This
would involve the relocation of the 'school bell', the picnic table and the commemorative bench. REALM
would like this verbal 'okay', to engage artist proposals. The Town Board is comfortable with the relocation
of these items in order to accommodate a site -specific commemorative structure.
Supervisor Elkind Eney reported on the legislative redistricting. "The problem with the current proposed
Congressional maps is that the proposed maps split both the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of
Mamaroneck into two Congressional Districts. Larchmont and parts of the Town and Village of
Mamaroneck would be in a district with Northeast Bronx and parts of Queens, being split from other Sound
Shore Communities. This will dilute our voices and make it harder to get attention for the issues that
matter specifically to our community, like flooding..." State Representatives, Shelly Mayer and Steve Otis
are advocating for the Sound Shore area. Supervisor Elkind Eney is working with the Mayors of the Village
of Larchmont and Village of Mamaroneck on a letter to the Independent Redistricting Commission.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilman King, the Board unanimously agreed to
enter into an Executive Session to discuss employment history of a particular individual and potential
litigation.
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Board unanimously agreed
to resume the Worksession.
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Discussion — Purchasing Fire Trucks
Additionally Present: Fire Chiefs Shaun Hughes, Tom Broderick and Alex Rapp, and former Chief Joe Russo
Chief Hughes addressed the Town Board. The Fire Department is actively seeking to enter into a contract
with Seagrave Fire Apparatus for the purchase of two fire apparatus. Engine 37 was flooded and destroyed
during Hurricane Ida, and Engine 51 has aged out and reaching its end of life. The Fire District will be
holding a referendum on bonding for these purchases in March of 2022, but in order to begin the lengthy
time line for ordering the apparatus, the Fire Department is seeking authorization to sign the agreement.
The agreement would be subject to approval by special election. It was noted that the contract will be
corrected to refer to a mandatory referendum, not a permissive referendum. Former Chief Joe Russo a
member of the Fire Department Fire Truck Purchasing Committee, addressed the Town Board with details
of the specs for the apparatus. Authorization is on the Fire Commissioners agenda for this evening.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilman King, the Board unanimously agreed to
enter into an Executive Session to discuss employment history of a particular individual and potential
litigation.
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the Board unanimously agreed
to resume the Worksession.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Elkind Eney at
8:00 p.m.
Supervisor Elkind Eney noted that the Town Board met for a worksession beginning at five o'clock this
evening.
SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
Welcome to the January 19, 2022 meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck.
The Town Board met today for a Worksession starting at 5:00, which is open to the Public
Last week we had our swearing in ceremony. Unfortunately, due to COVID, we were unable to have
an in -person public reception, but it was nevertheless a wonderful event. I look forward to working
with the Town Board and staff this year for the benefit of our community.
Fortunately Sunday night's storm wasn't as bad as predicted and we didn't have any snow
accumulation. 1 will take this opportunity to remind you that, for the safety of the public, the Town
requires property owners to clear the sidewalks in front of their property of snow within 24 hours of
a snow event. In addition, for those of you that have a fire hydrant in front of your property, the
fire department requests that you clear the hydrant of snow so that they will be able to access the
hydrant without wasting time to clear it, in the event of an emergency.
The Federal Government has made at home COVID Tests available for free. Go to COVIDTests.gov
to sign up to have the tests mailed to your home -shipping is free, too. One set of 4 tests will be
available for each household.
We still have available at the Town Center for distribution to the public some KN-95 masks that
were distributed by the County to each municipality. The masks we have here are for residents of
the unincorporated area of the Town only. If you live in the Village of Mamaroneck or the Village of
Larchmont, masks will be available to be distributed to you by your Village.
After every United States Census, which happens every 10 years, the Congressional Maps (and state
representative maps) are redrawn to reflect the changing population. This process is called
redistricting and its purpose is to create Congressional Districts that are relatively equal in
population so that representative democracy can continue. The problem with the current proposed
Congressional maps is: They split BOTH the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Mamaroneck
into two Congressional Districts. Larchmont and part of Mamaroneck would be in a district with the
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North East Bronx and part of Queens, being split from the other Sound Shore Communities. This will
dilute our voices and make it harder to get attention for the issues that matter specifically to our
community, like flooding, and make it more difficult for local officials to interface with the federal
government to meet the needs of our constituents. It will also create confusion among the
residents of our community when seeking constituent services. They also split the Sound Shore into
two districts, making it difficult to advocate for important regional issues like flooding and Long
Island Sound. To view the proposed maps go to https://www.nyirc.gov/plans
1 know our State representatives, Shelley Mayer and Steve Otis, have been strenuously advocating
for us, as they always have. Please contact both of them to let them know your concerns. The more
they hear from us, the more leverage they will have. Their email addresses are
Otiss@nyassembly.gov and smayer@nysenate.gov . Most important, please write to the
Independent Redistricting Committee at https.11www.nyirc.gov/participate and to the Legislative
task force at infoC@latfor.state.ny.us All of this information will be on the Town website at
www.townofmamaronecknV.org
This is a vitally important issue for our Town. This is about all of us getting the funding, attention
and representation that we deserve to face the challenges we share as a community.
PUBLIC HEARING — "2021 Increase in the Tax Exemption for Cold War Veterans" law
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law of the State of New
York, a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 8:00 PM or as soon
thereafter as is possible, to consider the "2021 Increase in the Tax Exemption for Cold War
Veterans" law, at the Mamaroneck Senior Center, 1288 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, New York.
Purpose:
The Town provides a partial tax exemption for certain real property owned by certain veterans. The
underlying statute for this exemption has been amended to increase the exemption. The Town
Board determines that it is fitting for the Town to increase the exemption to the maximum amount
allowed by law.
You may also view the meeting on local municipal access television (Cablevision 75, 76, 77 or
Verizon 34, 35, 36) or on LMC Media's website, https://Imcmedia.org/.
The full text of this document can be viewed on the Town's website,
https://www.townofmamaroneckny.org/calendar.aspx, or by calling the Town Clerk's
Office at 914-381-7870, for a mailed copy.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Published: January 5, 2022
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilman King, the Public Hearing was unanimously
opened.
Mr. Maker explained the law, noting that the Town typically follows the State with respect to
exemptions, and this law does just that.
Supervisor Elkind Eney asked if any Town Board Members or the public wished to comment. There were no
additional comments or questions.
On motion of Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilman King, the Public Hearing was
unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the following Local law
was approved:
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Local Law No. 1 - 2022
This local law shall be known as the "2021 Increase in the Tax Exemption for Cold War Veterans" Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1— Purpose:
The Town provides a partial tax exemption for certain real property owned by certain veterans. The
underlying statute for this exemption has been amended to increase the exemption. The Town Board
determines that it is fitting for the Town to increase the exemption to the maximum amount allowed by law.
Section 2 — Amendment of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code:
Section 195-32 A and B of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed and the following
substituted in its place:
§ 195-32 Amount of exemption; limitations.
A. Qualified residential real property shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of 15% of the assessed
value of such property; provided, however, that such exemption shall not exceed $75,000 or the
product of $ 75,000 multiplied by the latest state equalization rate for the Town.
B. In addition to the exemption provided by this article, where the Cold War veteran received a
compensation rating from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or from the United
States Department of Defense because of a service -connected disability, qualified residential real
property shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of the product of the assessed value of such
property multiplied by 50% of the Cold War veteran disability rating; provided however, that such
exemption shall not exceed $250,000 or the product of $250,000 multiplied by the latest state
equalization rate for the Town, whichever is less.
Section 3 — Severabilitv:
Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this
Local Law, which may be implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provisions.
Section 4 — Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Nichinsky
Aye
King
Aye
Fiddelman
Aye
Katz
Aye
Elkind Eney
Aye
PUBLIC HEARING — "2021 Increase in the Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption" Law
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law of the State of New
York, a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 8:00 PM or as soon
thereafter as is possible, to consider the "2021 Increase in the Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption"
Law, at the Mamaroneck Senior Center, 1288 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, New York.
Purpose:
The Town provides a partial tax exemption for certain real property owned by certain veterans.
The underlying statute for this exemption has been amended to increase the exemption. The
Town Board determines that it is fitting for the Town to increase the exemption to the maximum
amount allowed by law.
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You may also view the meeting on local municipal access television (Cablevision 75, 76, 77 or Verizon
34, 35, 36) or on LMC Media's website, https://Imcmedia.org/.
The full text of this document can be viewed on the Town's website,
https://www.townofmamaroneckny.org/calendar.aspx, or by calling the Town Clerk's
Office at 914-381-7870, for a mailed copy.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Published: January 5, 2022
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilman King, the Public Hearing was
unanimously opened.
Supervisor Elkind Eney asked if any Town Board Members or the public wished to comment. There were no
additional comments or questions.
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilman King, the Public Hearing was
unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the following Local law was approved:
Local Law No. 2 - 2022
This local law shall be known as the "2021 Increase in the Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption" Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1— Purpose:
The Town provides a partial tax exemption for certain real property owned by certain veterans. The
underlying statute for this exemption has been amended to increase the exemption. The Town Board
determines that it is fitting for the Town to increase the exemption to the maximum amount allowed by law.
Section 2 — Amendment of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code:
Section 195-28 A, B and C of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed and the
following substituted in its place:
§ 195-28 Amount of exemption; limitations.
A. Qualifying residential real property shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of 15% of the
assessed value of such property; provided, however, that such exemption shall not exceed $75,000
or the product of $ 75,000 multiplied by the latest state equalization rate for the Town.
B. In addition to the exemption provided by paragraph A of this subdivision, where the veteran served
in a combat theater or combat zone of operations, as documented by the award of a United States
campaign ribbon or service medal, or the armed forces expeditionary medal, naval expeditionary
medal, marine corps expeditionary medal, or global war on terrorism expeditionary medal, qualifying
residential real property also shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of 10% of the assessed
value of such property; provided, however, that such exemption shall not exceed $50,000 or the
product of $50,000 multiplied by the latest state equalization rate for the Town, whichever is less.
C. In addition to the exemptions provided by paragraphs A and B of this subdivision, where the veteran
received a compensation rating from the United States Veteran's Administration or from the United
States Department of Defense because of a service -connected disability, qualifying residential real
property shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of the product of the assessed value of such
property multiplied by 50% of the veteran's disability rating; provided however, that such exemption
shall not exceed $250,000 or the product of $250,000 multiplied by the latest state equalization rate
for the Town, whichever is less. For the purpose of this paragraph, where a person who has served
in the active military, naval or air service during a period of war died in service of a service connected
disability, such person shall be deemed to have been assigned a compensation rating of 100%.
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Section 3 — Severability:
Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this
Local Law, which may be implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provisions.
Section 4 — Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Nichinsky
Aye
King
Aye
Fiddelman
Aye
Katz
Aye
Elkind Eney
Aye
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
Supervisor Elkind Eney asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Town Board.
George Roniger, of the Larchmont Gardens' Civic Association (LGCA) addressed the Town Board. Mr.
Roniger had two comments, one which has already been reported by the Supervisor, that being the
redistricting. The LGCA will certainly encourage letter writing as requested by the Supervisor. Mr. Roniger
wanted to call to the Town Board's attention the recent tree limb removal by Con Edison of a tree on W.
Garden Road. The extreme cutting of the tree limbs, and the lack of notification is upsetting, and the
Association would like to add their voice in the need to amend our tree law.
Supervisor Elkind Eney responded that a draft amendment to the tree law is currently under review by
Town staff.
STAFF COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Police Chief Paul Creazzo presented his quarterly report and is entered into the record as follows:
TOWN OF MAMARONECK POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF'S REPORT
4t" QUARTER, 2021
The following is a breakdown of some of the activities of the department from October 1't to December
31t" 2021.
OVERALL ACTIVITY
Total Calls 2640
Criminal Cases 80
Auto Accidents 60 49 w/ no injury, 11 w/ injury
Medical Service Calls 174
Both regionally and locally, the crime trends are focused on three main areas: Identity Theft, Stolen
Vehicles and theft from vehicles. We did have a few package thefts during the holiday season however it
was not as prevalent compared to previous years.
Target hardening is the best advice I can give residents to help protect themselves. Target hardening is
where you take away criminal opportunities by making it harder for the criminal to complete their desired
act.
In terms of Identity Theft, target hardening is tricky. Residents are advised to safeguard their personal
identifying information and monitor financial and credit transactions closely. This includes refraining
disseminating your information indiscriminately and shredding documents with personal information on
them.
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When it comes to stolen vehicles and theft from vehicles, the public can do their part by removing keys and
fobs from vehicles, locking doors, parking in well -lit areas or installing motion activated exterior lighting
and installing security cameras. It is a good practice to establish a 913M routine every night where you make
sure valuables are removed from your vehicle, lock your vehicles and make sure your exterior lights are on
or ready to activate.
In addition, while not a trend, we did recently have a residential burglary. The event took place in the
evening hours. With daylight savings upon us, do not let potential burglars know you are not home. If you
are not home, put a light on a timer or leave one on.
TRAINING ACTIVITY
The members of the Department completed 216 hours of training. Some of the training included:
• Active Shooter Instructor Training x 3
• Real Time Crime Center Training x 6
COMMUNITY OUTREACH/EVENTS
• Staffed an informational table/demonstration at the Food Truck Festival on Oct 2nd
• Participated in a Coffee with a Cop at McDonald's on Oct 6tn
• In conjunction with VMPD, we attended the Village's Community Night on Oct 1st
• We kicked off the special needs registry. Response has been light.
• We will be reinstituting our Child Safety Seat Program. We have selected Officers to participate and
they are registered to attend a certification class in late February in Ossining. The class was
originally slated for January however COVID concerns have pushed it later.
• While unfortunately the Halloween drive-thru was cancelled, our Patrol Officers were able to
distribute some of the candy while out on Halloween patrol.
• The PBA has conducted two fundraisers:
o For the third year, the PBA conducted a special Autism Patch and Challenge Coin sale
benefitting Christopher's Voice which is a New Rochelle based Autism organization
o For the second year, the PBA held a pink patch and challenge coin sale in October to
promote Breast Cancer Awareness and to benefit the charity necessitiesbag.org, which
provides essentials kits to patients who have under gone breast cancer surgery.
• We participated in Operation Blue Santa/Good Night Lights on December 21'. This is an event
sponsored by the County Police where Police and Fire apparatus are decorated in holiday lights and
then collectively displayed for the children at Maria Ferari's Children's hospital at Westchester
Medical Center. It is always a fun event and this year there was an overwhelming countywide
response.
• In keeping with tradition, through the PBA, we were a "Toys for Tots" collection point in the PD
lobby. Participation was good.
MISCELLANEOUS
We have commenced the process of rewriting and updating our Department Policy Manual to ensure that
it complies with all NYS law and industry standards.
We have also started to work on having the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department meet all
requirements for becoming a NYS accredited agency. Accreditation Manager training is scheduled for late
March and we have registered for seats in the class.
We currently have one vacant position. We have identified a qualified candidate and we will present the
candidate for hiring under affairs of the Town later in the meeting. With your approval, we intend to
complete the hiring process by the end of January.
In the area of shared services we have joined the Westchester Real Time Crime Center. It is a countywide
initiative to aid in investigations and the dissemination of intelligence. Additionally we are doing our due
diligence regarding participating in a shared service records management system and possibly a radio
system through either the County Police or the MTA Police.
Lastly, and most important, our Officers have been working hard the last 21 months through the pandemic
to maintain continuity of operations. Due to their efforts we continue to provide uninterrupted 24/7
service to the residents.
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In closing, we wish Supervisor Elkind-Eney the best as she begins her first term as Supervisor and look
forward to working with her and the rest of the Board and we would also like to publicly extend our
welcome to Councilwoman Nichinsky as she starts out her tenure with the Board.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Elkind Eney called the Meeting to order, then on motion of Commissioner Katz, seconded by
Commissioner Fiddelman, the Board of Fire Commissioners was unanimously declared open.
Present were the following Members of the Commission:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
1. FIRE CLAIMS
Jaine Elkind Eney
Abby Katz
Sabrina Fiddelman
Jeffery L. King
Robin Nichinsky
On motion of Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilman King, it was
RESOLVED that this Commission does hereby authorize payment of the
following Fire Department Claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by
the Comptroller's Office:
ATTACHMENT A
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Commissioner Nichinsky Aye
Commissioner
King
Aye
Commissioner
Fiddelman
Aye
Commissioner
Katz
Aye
Commissioner
Elkind Eney
Aye
2. Authorization — Purchasing of Fire Trucks
On motion of Commissioner Fiddelman, seconded by Commissioner King, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck Board of Fire Commissioners does hereby
authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract with Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
of Clinton, WI, to furnish two (2) units of Seagrave model TB50CT Marauder Pumper,
for the price of $1,844,452.00; $929,195.00 for the first pumper and $915,257.00 for the
second pumper, contingent upon the contract providing that it will become null, void and of no
further effect, if the electorate votes not to approve the bond that the Town will require in
order to fund the purchase
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Commissioner Nichinsky Aye
Commissioner King Aye
Commissioner Fiddelman Aye
Commissioner Katz Aye
Commissioner Elkind Eney Aye
3. Other Fire Department Business
Commissioner Elkind Eney read the Fire Report for the Month of December as submitted by Chief Hughes
as follows:
ALARM TYPE I NUMBER
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Generals
39
Minors
24
Stills
2
Out of Town (Mutual Aid)
6
EMS
61
Drills
2
TOTAL
134
Total number of personnel responding:
Total time working:
561
45 hours and 7 minutes
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner King,
seconded by Commissioner Nichinsky, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board
reconvened.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization — Contract TA-21-16 On -Call Town Infrastructure Repairs
On motion Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Nichinsky, the following was approved,
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2022, the Town publicly opened and read six (6 ) bids for Contract
TA-21-16 On -Call Town Infrastructure Repairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby award TA-21-16 On -Call Town
Infrastructure Repairs, to the three lowest responsible bidders meeting all of the Town's
requirements, as follows:
Lowest responsible bidder - Peter J. Landi Inc, for the total unit pricing of $598,100.00
Second lowest responsible bidder — Paladino Concrete Creations Corp., for the total unit
pricing of $761,355.00
Third lowest responsible bidder — ELQ Industries, for the total unit pricing of $854,710.00
and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said contracts on behalf of
the Town.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Nichinsky
Aye
King
Aye
Fiddelman
Aye
Katz
Aye
Elkind Eney
Aye
2. Resolution — Laserfiche Weblink Public Portal
On motion of Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the following was approved,
WHEREAS, as the world has moved further into the digital age, residents require and expect the
efficiency and availability of information that comes from online technologies; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck in response has created a Weblink (Public Portal) through
Laserfiche, the Town's Electronic Document Management System; and
WHEREAS, documents have been scanned into the following public access folders: Annual
Reports, Budgets, Cemetery Records, Housing Authority, Land Use, Local Laws, Master Plans,
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Minutes, Meeting Packets, Policies/Procedures/Manuals, Reports/Studies/Surveys,
Roadways/Traffic, and Town History, and
WHEREAS, the records contained in the public access folders have been analyzed and curated to
be made available to the public, and
WHEREAS, the IT Director and the Town's Information Security consultant have determined that
access by the public through the Laserfiche Public Portal is operationally feasible and can be
securely implemented, and
WHERAS, the Town's Laserfiche Administrator, will implement and maintain the folder level
permissions in the Laserfiche Repository, and the IT Director will implement and maintain the
appropriate security controls as defined by the Town's Cyber Security Policy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the access of the Laserfiche
Weblink (Public Portal) to the public, and the contents of the public access folders to be available
and viewed by the public, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Laserfiche Public Portal will not be available to the public until after February
2, 2022.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Nichinsky
Aye
King
Aye
Fiddelman
Aye
Katz
Aye
Elkind Eney
Aye
3. Salary Schedule for Part-time, Seasonal & Part-time Availability Employees
On motion of Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilman King, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the 2022 Part-time,
Seasonal & Part-time Availability Salary Schedule, as presented to the Town Board on January
19,2022.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Nichinsky
Aye
King
Aye
Fiddelman
Aye
Katz
Aye
Elkind Eney
Aye
4. Salary Authorization — Police Department
On motion of Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilman King, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Vincent Cuccia
to the position of Probationary Police Officer, at an annual salary of $59,995.00, contingent
upon the approval by the Westchester County Human Resources Department and meeting the
screening requirements set forth by the Town of Mamaroneck.
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The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Nichinsky
Aye
King
Aye
Fiddelman
Aye
Katz
Aye
Elkind Eney
Aye
5. Appointment General Manager — Hommocks Park Ice Rink
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Matthew Angst to the
position of General Manager — Hommocks Ice Rink at an annual salary of $107,000.00,
effective no later than February 10, 2022, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said employment
agreement on behalf of the Town.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Nichinsky
Aye
King
Aye
Fiddelman
Aye
Katz
Aye
Elkind Eney
Aye
6. Authorization — Renewal of Senior and Disability Tax Exemptions
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilman King, the following was approved,
Whereas, on December 26, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul issued Executive Order No. 11, declaring a
State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and
Whereas, this State disaster emergency has resulted in limited access to the Town Center
where the Assessor maintains her office and has rendered many of the Town's senior citizens and
individuals with disabilities homebound, making it difficult, if not impossible, for many of these
people to file their real property tax exemption applications in person, and
Whereas, many within these categories further, lack the ability to file such applications online, and
Whereas, in recognition of the above problems caused by the pandemic, Governor Hochul issued
Executive Order No. 11.1 on December 26, 2021, extending Executive Order No. 11, and
Whereas, this extension, among other things, modifies subdivisions 7, 7-a and 8 of section 459-c of
the Real Property Tax Law and subdivisions 5, 5-a, 5-b, 5-c and 6 of section 467 of the Real Property
Tax Law, the effect of which permits the Town Board to adopt a resolution that (a) directs the
Assessor to grant exemptions on the 2022 assessment roll to all property owners who received such
exemptions on the 2021 assessment roll either because they are senior citizens with limited income
or individuals with disabilities and limited income without the need for such persons to file renewal
applications to request such exemptions, and (b) eliminates the requirement that the Assessor mail
renewal applications to such persons, and
Whereas, Executive Order 11.1 further allows the Town Board the option to include procedures by
which the Assessor may require a renewal application to be filed if she has reason to believe that an
owner who qualified for the exemption on the 2021 assessment roll may have since changed his/her
primary residence, conveyed the property to him/herself and another person, transferred the
property to a new owner or died, and
Whereas, the Town Board wishes to exercise the option given to it by Executive Order No. 11.1
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority granted by Executive Order No. 11.1, issued by the
Governor of the State of New York, the Town Board hereby directs the Assessor to grant exemptions
on the 2022 assessment roll to all individuals who received the senior exemption on the 2021
assessment roll and all individuals who received the exemption on the 2021 assessment roll because
they were recognized as a person with disabilities and limited income, without requiring any such
individuals to file renewal applications for their exemptions, except that the Assessor may, in her
sole discretion, require a renewal application to be timely filed if she has reason to believe that an
individual, who qualified for the aforementioned exemption on the 2021 assessment roll, may have
since changed his/her primary residence, conveyed the property to him/herself and another person,
transferred such property to a new owner or died, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that if the Assessor requires such renewal application be filed, she shall notify the owner
of the subject property of such requirement by regular mail, and with such notice shall transmit
instructions on how to file the renewal application, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that such renewal application may be returned by mail or by making an appointment to
drop it off at the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543, either by
delivering to the Assessor's office or by leaving it with the receptionist sitting at the desk at the main
entrance to the Town Center.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Nichinsky
King
Fiddelman
Katz
Elkind Eney
7. Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) — Bus Shelter Agreement with Westchester County
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Intermunicipal
agreement Between the County of Westchester and the Town of Mamaroneck, for the period
of July 1, 2021 until June 30, 2022, to provide and maintain bus shelters located in the Town of
Mamaroneck, pursuant to a License Agreement for these services between the County of
Westchester the Town of Mamaroneck and Signal Outdoor Advertising, LLC, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said IMA on behalf of the
Town.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Nichinsky
Aye
King
Aye
Fiddelman
Aye
Katz
Aye
Elkind Eney
Aye
8. Settlement of Certiorari
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax
certiorari on the following terms:
Angela Spadaro
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232 Mamaroneck Avenue
Section/Block/Lot: 9-7-347
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year
2021
Assessment Amount of Reduction
$980,00.000 $931,000.00
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Nichinsky
King
Fiddelman
Katz
Elkind Eney
Reduced Assessment
$49,000.00
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
9. Authorization — Stipends — Highway Department and Town Garage
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Nichinsky, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize Stipends, to John
Baretta Highway General Foreman in the amount of $2,500.00, and Mike Pinto Town
Mechanic in the amount of $ $2,000, in response to their services rendered for the Town's
response to Hurricane Ida.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Nichinsky
Aye
King
Aye
Fiddelman
Aye
Katz
Aye
Elkind Eney
Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve
the Board Minutes from the meeting of December 15, 2021.
REPORT OF COUNCIL
The Town Board Members reported on their various activities and meetings since the last Town Board
Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilman King, the meeting was unanimously
adjourned.
Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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ATTACHMENT A
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From: Trary Yogman -Town Comptroller
Re: Fire Claims (�
Date: January 19, 2022
The following Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department daims have been certified by Chief Shaun Hughes and
submitted to the Comptroller's Office for payment:
All -State Air Control Sales & Services Repair of Ice Machine on Apparatus floor
Amazon.Com
Amazon.Com
Amazon.Com
Amazon.Com
Bound Tree Medical LLC
Minerva Cleaners
Champion Elevator Corp.
Chatsworth Cleaners
Fire Companles.Com, INC
Fire -End & Croker Corp
Fire -End & Croker Corp
Firefighter Equipment of NY
Foley Hardware
Grainger
Grainger
Hughes, Shaun
Hughes, Shaun
Konica Minolta Business Sol.
KVI Uniforms & Equipment
Landfall
Optimum
Ready Refresh
Sound Shore Pest Control
SG Fire Protection
Starr Uniform Center
TOM Fire Dept.
TOM PFFA
UniFirst Corporation
VFIS
Verizon
Venzon
Village Paint Supply, Inc.
Villa Maria Pizza
Villa Maria Pizza
WJWW
WJWW
WJWW
Grill replacement parts - catch pan & holder, porcelain flavor bars,
replacement of broken refrigerator, UPS battery for Alarm Room.
ID cards and computer peripherals
5pk of 24 AA batteries, 2 6pk T28 fluorescent bulbs, HWC 20' be, 12
pairs white uniform gloves, (10) hook n loop ties, (4) pullovers
Tarp, Paper trimmer, 2022 Desk Calendar refill
(25) Curaplex Hot Pack, medical supplies
Cleaning, inspection, patching of uniforms
Repair Emergency Power Pads - install new battery
Uniform Cleaning - November 2021
Platinum Package - hosting & maintenance 11/1/21
Haix Fire Hunter boots - Baker
Lion Turnout V Force BI Swing coat & V Force Turnout Pants, with
outer shell
Repair of turnout pants & coat - Dyer
3/8" trigger snap, 117" quick link
White indoor Plug In timer
12 pack disinfectant spray
Rowers/wreaths, wire hooks, light/tinsel - for Firehouse
(2) FDNY life saving rope bag, (2) search & rescue rope bag
Copier lease -Oct 2021
(a) navy shirts, embroidery of shirts, (100) FD patches
Mustang Water Rescue Dry Suit
Cable Services for 12/23-1/22/22
Water Cooler rental and paper fee 11/19/21-12118/21
Exterminating services 11/24/21
Kitchen hood cleaning
(4) Dress uniforms
Meal for Members at Dril€ 12/24/21
Q4 2021 Life insurance for Career Staff of 14
Cleaning Supplies 10/15, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/21
2022 Service Awards for Volunteers-Admin Svices & Investment
Deposit
Fire HQ service 12/10/21-119/22
TMFD 300M Fos Redundant Circuit 12/25/21
Regal select paint for Alarm painting project
Food for Explorer Drill 12/1, Hose Line/Overhaul Drill 12/20, Fast Drill
12/22, Bailout training 12/27, Driver training 12/30/21
Amou
579.81
1,031.79
174.07
574.04
116.63
227.44
861.00
205.00
103.92
209.97
307.23
3,310.80
377.09
20.19
8.80
77.28
151.36
285.19
133.42
951.92
1,085.00
271.05
161.96
65.00
475.00
1,394.19
162.93
660.24
546.37
87,245.00
275.12
289.99
78.98
439.31
Food for Drill Lecure 5/6, Drill Inventory 9/2, Scene Operations 10/31 231.73
6" Metered fire service 10126-11/25121 37.00
6" Metered fire service 11126-12/25121 37.00
Water charges-205 Weaver St11/22-1212712021 95.17
Total $ 103,257.99
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