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January 21, 2015
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON JANUARY 21, 2015, BEGINNING AT 5:00PM IN
CONFERENCE ROOM A AND CONTINUING AT 8:00 PM IN CONFERENCE ROOM C OF
THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
PRESENT: Supervisor Nancy Seligson
Councilman Ernest C. Odierna
Councilwoman Abby Katz
Councilwoman Jaine Elkind Eney
Councilman Thomas A. Murphy
ALSO PRESENT: Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney
CALL TO ORDER - WORK SESSION
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney , the Work Session was
unanimously opened at 5:00PM.
Additionally present as an observer was Town resident Victor Tafur. Upon being asked, Mr. Tafur stated
that he was interested in the discussion of the 2015 goals and initiatives.
1.Municipal Energy Program Update
Mr. Altieri stated that the Town is moving forward with purchasing power from the Municipal Energy
Program (MEP) for the street lights and the Ice Rink at the guaranteed rate of 6.6 cents per kilowatt.
Supervisor Seligson noted that an added benefit of joining this program is the Town’s eligibility for
NYSERTA grants, noting that NYPA does not have the same grant opportunities that NYSERTA does.
There appears to be four other municipalities in Westchester participating in this program to form the
consortium.
TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
2.Review of Notification Requirements-Demolition Projects
Supervisor Seligson stated that in response to resident complaints, it seems reasonable to have some form
of neighbor notification when a home is to be razed. The Town Board discussed what time frame for
notification seemed appropriate. Mr. Maker was asked to draft legislation which addresses a 5 day notice
to contiguous homeowners when 50% or more of a structure will be demolished.
3.Energize New York Update
Mr. Maker stated he had a recent meeting with the Town’s bond council and representatives from Energize
New York.
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the Town Board agreed to enter into a
closed session to receive advice of counsel.
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Katz the Work Session was continued.
Supervisor Seligson stated that the Town will not move forward with the Energize New York Program.
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4.Review of Mechanical Rock Removal Law
This matter is being addressed due to neighbor complaints with respect to a pool being constructed on
Durham Road. The current legislation does not require the limiting of rock removal via chipping if the
amount of rock being removed is less than 2,000 yards. Supervisor Seligson stated that these residents are
asking the Town Board to consider amending the law in order for a smaller amount of removal to trigger
the law. The Board will ask Ron Carpaneto for his advice on what amount of rock is typically removed for a
pool and then consider incorporating that into the law.
5.Review of Sustainability Collaborative Law
The Town Board reviewed the draft legislation and discussed whether their intent is to grandfather the
existing member who is not a resident of the Town, but rather a resident of Rye Neck. The Board would like
to grandfather this member, who everyone agrees have been doing an excellent job, but moving forward to
maintain the Committee Members as Town residents. The Board will be setting a public hearing for this
legislation this evening.
6.Review of 2015 Goals and Initiatives
The Town Board reviewed the goals and initiatives list prepared for discussion. The Board reviewed each
item and added traffic, specifically, the Weaver Street corridor as an item. Mr. Altieri will send the Town
Board previous studies by the Department of Transportation for their review.
The Town Board invited Mr. Tabur to speak. Mr. Tabur spoke of his interest in the Town addressing the
sanitary sewer lines with respect to inflow and infiltration. Mr. Tabur noted that he is currently active in
the Village of Mamaroneck Coastal Management Commission. Mr. Tabur also offered his time and
knowledge to the Town in developing a plan to move forward addressing these issues.
ADDED ITEM
Councilwoman Elkind Eney and Mr. Altieri updated the Town Board on the dasher board problems at the
Hommocks Ice Rink. Gaps are developing in between the dasher board panels that are causing an unsafe
condition. This was caused by the boards having been delivered during warm weather and now shrinking
due to the cold weather. Honeywell is working on repairing the problem, and a plan is currently being
implemented.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the Town Board agreed to
enter into an Executive Session to discuss the Employment History of particular employees within the
Police Department and litigation regarding Certiorari.
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the Town Board unanimously agreed
to resume the Work Session.
7.Consideration of Letter to NY Legislature/Governor-Tax Cap Requirements
The Town Board reviewed the letter with no discussion.
8.Consideration of Letter to NY Legislature/Governor- Funding for Infrastructure
Deferred
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9.Amendment - Resident Parking – Lester Place
The Town Board reviewed the draft legislation. Councilwoman Katz commented that the purpose clause
did not seem to be in keeping with the purpose clause as stated in the Lester Place Law, adding the Lester
Place legislation was enacted to address issues of parking by a neighboring community’s apartment
building and not because of commuter parkers. Mr. Maker will review the purpose clause.
10.Amendment - Washington Square Parking Law
The Town Board reviewed the draft legislation and felt it was ready for a public hearing. The Town Board
will set a public hearing for this at this evening’s meeting.
11.New Business
Mr. Altieri stated that he has heard from two residents that they received tickets for parking in the
Washington Square area without permits. Mr. Altieri advised the parties that overall the policing and
permitting has been implemented with very minimal issues and that over 150 tickets have been issued. If
there are tickets residents’ feel are disputable, they should be addressed through the Court.
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Seligson at
8:10 PM, she then pointed out the location of the exits.
Supervisor Seligson noted that the Town Board met for a worksession beginning at 5:00 o’clock this
evening, adding this is an open meeting that all residents’ are welcomed to attend.
SUPERVISOR’S SUMMARY REPORT
The Town recently experienced a sudden ice storm that created dangerous conditions resulting in
many calls for assistance to our emergency services. Thanks to the Fire Dept, Ambulance Corps and
Police Dept for working well together to respond to all the calls and serve the community. The Fire
Dept also responded to a house fire recently that could have resulted in more serious damage, but
the TMFD contained the fire to the first floor and there were no injuries.
The community celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with several events. Two events held at the
local libraries were excellent. Congratulations to Jane Orans who was honored with the community
Martin Luther King Award for her many years of service and generosity to the community.
We had a TVS meeting last week. TVS stands for Town Village School and is a gathering of the chief
elected officials in the three municipalities with the school superintendents from the two school
districts to discuss community issues. We started working to develop our state mandated efficiency
plan.
The Town Board discussed our priority actions for 2015 and plans to adopt the plan as amended. It is
certainly available to the public as well.
Just a reminder, in the event of snow, homeowners are responsible for clearing snow from sidewalks
adjoining their property.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS
Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone in the audience would like to address the Board, and there was not.
PUBLIC HEARING (S) – “Amendment of the Sewer Law”
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law of the State of
New York, and pursuant to a resolution of the Mamaroneck Town Board adopted on December
17, 2014 a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 8:00 PM or as soon
thereafter as is possible at the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York
to consider: “Amendment of the Sewer Law”
Purpose:
On December 3, 2014, the Town Board enacted Local Law No. 7-2014, establishing a Sewer Rent
Law in the Town of Mamaroneck. Upon further review, the Town Board determines that certain
amendments should be made to the law. This law contains those amendments.
Section 2 – Amendment of sections in Chapter 174 of the Mamaroneck Code:
The full text of this Amendment is stated below and can also be examined and copies obtained at
the Town Clerk's office during regular hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, In June, July
and August until 4:00 PM at 740 W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Public Hearing all persons interested will be given an
opportunity to be heard and that all persons are invited to submit written comments at or prior
thereto.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
CHRISTINA BATTALIA
TOWN CLERK
Published: January 12, 2015
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the Public Hearing was
unanimously opened.
Mr. Maker explained the Town Board incorporated into the Sewer Rent Law a mechanism for protesting
ones bill, this amendment clarifies that process.
Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed Local Law.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the Public Hearing was
unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the following Local law was
approved:
Local Law No. 1 - 2015
This local law shall be known as the “Amendment of the Sewer Rent Law” Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 – Purpose:
On December 3, 2014, the Town Board enacted Local Law No. 7-2014, establishing a Sewer Rent Law
in the Town of Mamaroneck. Upon further review, the Town Board determines that certain
amendments should be made to the law. This law contains those amendments.
Section 2 – Amendment of a section in the Mamaroneck Code:
The definition of SEWAGE appearing in section 174-2 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby
is repealed and the following substituted in its place:
SEWAGE means water-carried human or animal wastes, and any other waste, whether or not it
contains organic matter.
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Section 3 – Amendment of a section in the Mamaroneck Code:
Section 174-3. D. of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed and the following
substituted in its place:
D. Any system user who maintains that his/her/its sewer rent should be reduced for any given year
may make one application to the Town Board for a reduction in that year’s sewer rent. Such
application must be in writing, and be supported by evidence that proves either
(i) that the system user’s water consumption was less than the water consumption that was
used to calculate the system’s user’s sewer rent for that year or
(ii) that the amount of the system user’s water consumption that actually was discharged
into the sanitary sewer system was less than the amount of water consumption used to calculate the
system user’s sewer rent.
Section 4 – Creation of a new section for the Mamaroneck Code:
Section 174-3. of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended to include the following:
E. If the Town Board reduces a sewer rent pursuant to section 174-3 D (ii), that system user’s sewer
rent shall be recalculated based upon the portion of that system user’s water consumption that
actually was discharged into the sanitary sewer system, and not 90% of that system user’s water
consumption.
Section 5 – Reaffirmation of Chapter 174 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck:
Except as hereby amended, Chapter 174 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck shall continue in
full force and effect.
Section 6 – 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 7 – 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:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Seligson, and then on motion of Commissioner Elkind
Eney, seconded by Commissioner Katz, the Board of Fire Commissioners was unanimously declared open.
Present were the following Members of the Commission:
Commissioner: Nancy Seligson
Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna
Commissioner: Abby Katz
Commissioner: Jaine Elkind Eney
Commissioner: Thomas A. Murphy
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1. FIRE CLAIMS
On motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney, seconded by Commissioner Katz, it was
RESOLVED that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following
Fire Department Claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the
Comptroller’s Office:
AT & T Mobility Wireless service 11/12-12/11/14 $297.63
Brewers Hook for generator, tape 31.80
Bound Tree Medical, LLC Medical back pack, gloves, hand wipes, BP cuffs, shears 360.67
Cablevision Cable services - Fire HQ 12/23/14-1/22/15 116.09
CIT Monthly copier charges 12/22/14 235.00
CBS Delivery charge for toner re-supply per contract 5.95
Grainger Garbage can & nozzles, cleaner, disinfectant, mops, and sponges 631.82
Grainger Toilet paper holder 17.42
G & K Services Mats and rags for December 2014 113.17
Home Depot Wrenches, screwdrivers, and Hex set 232.21
Harbor Marine Services New England & Poly rope 600 feet 136.00
New England Uniform Job shirts - Large & X-Large 500.00
OSP Inc. Maintenance on Ansul hood system 160.00
Poland Spring Rental of Water coolers - December 2014 111.96
Russo, Joseph Reimb. - System board for alarm system repair 724.00
Sound Shore Pest Control Exterminating services on 12/29/14 65.00
SG Fire Protection Kitchen hood cleaning 350.00
Town of Mam'k Prof Firefighters Dec. 2014 Life Ins Premium 306.54
Westchester Jnt Water Works Charges 6/2/14- 9/2/14, & 9/2/14-12/1/14 395.47
0.00
Total: $9724.72
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Commissioner Murphy Aye
Commissioner Elkind Eney Aye
Commissioner Katz Aye
Commissioner Odierna Aye
Commissioner Seligson Aye
2.Other Fire Department Business
Commissioner Elkind Eney noted that at the recent Fire Council Meeting they discussed the design for the
new fire apparatus as well as upgrades to the building.
Commissioner Abby Katz reminded residents to dig out any fire hydrants located in front of your home,
adding that this is a very helpful precautionary measure.
Supervisor Seligson noted the recent home fire and thanked the Fire Department for an excellent job -
thankfully no one was injured.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Elkind Eney,
seconded by Commissioner Katz, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1.Authorization - IMA Westchester County-Repository for Criminal Imaging
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Intermunicipal
Agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the County of Westchester to continue
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using the Repository for Integrated Criminal Imaging (RICI), allowing for the electronic
transmission and storage of criminal records and police blotter information.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
2.Authorization - Consultant Contract for Spill Prevention Plan
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the following was approved,
WHEREAS, the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and State Department of
Environmental Conservation regulations require a Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan, and
WHEREAS, requests for proposals were mailed to three engineering consultant firms with one
proposal being received from Woodard and Curran.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby award the professional services for
an SPCC Plan to Woodard and Curran in the amount of $5,100.00.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
3.Authorization - 2015 Ambulance District Service Fee Schedule
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the
2015 Ambulance District Fee Schedule as follows:
BLS Emergency $600 (1.7%)
ALS I Emergency $745 (2.0%)
ALS II Emergency $845 (1.8%)
ALS Assessment $70 (0%)
Mileage $14.50 per loaded mile (3.5%)
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
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4.Authorization – Solarize Westchester Permit Procedure/Fee
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the expedited
New York State Unified Solar Permit Process.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
5.Salary Authorizations - Police Department
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, the following was approved,
WHEREAS, by the retirement of Sergeant Richard DiGraziano, on January 31, 2015, a vacancy now
exists in the position of Sergeant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby promote Police Officer Thomas
Hollywood to the position of Sergeant, effective February 2, 2015.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the following was approved,
WHEREAS, by the promotion of Police Officer Thomas Hollywood to the position of Sergeant,
a vacancy within the Police Department now exists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Katie M. Pietropaolo of
Yonkers, NY to the position of Probationary Police Officer, at an annual salary of $40,000,
effective January 29, 2015.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
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On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the following was approved,
WHEREAS, by the retirement of Police Officer Suzanne DeBaun, a vacancy within the Police
Department now exists.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Robert A. Rotella, of
Yonkers, NY to the position of Probationary Police Officer, at an annual salary of $40,000,
effective January 29, 2015.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the following was approved,
WHEREAS, by the retirement of Police Officer Daniel Smith, a vacancy within the Police
Department now exists.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Ashley Nicole DiDomizio,
of Yonkers, NY to the position of Probationary Police Officer, at an annual salary of $40,000,
effective January 29, 2015
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
6.Report of Bids – TA-14-14 Front-End Loader
The report of bids is entered into the record as follows:
TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Highway Department
740 West Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
FRONT-END LOADER
Contract TA-14-14
Bid Results: December 15, 2014 - 11:00 a.m.
Edward Ehrbar, Inc. ….no other bidders………….
Yonkers, NY
Base Bid Item # Bid Quantity Unit Cost
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FRONT END LOADER 1 $173,000.00
LESS: TRADE-IN $10,000.00
CONTRACT VALUE $163,000.00
Bid Bond included in Bid Document? yes
On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby award Contract TA-14-14 to the
only bidder meeting the Town’s specifications, Edward Ehrbar Inc., for the delivery of a 2013
Model WA 270-7 Komatsu Front End Loader at a cost of $173,000.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
7.Set Public Hearing-Amendment- Washington Square Resident Parking
The ‘purpose’ section of the draft amendment is entered into the record for the explanation of setting a
public hearing as follows:
Section 1 – Purpose.
By Local Law 4-2014, the Town of Mamaroneck created a Residential Parking Area for the
Washington Square neighborhood on the following streets or sections of streets: Washington
Square, New Jefferson Street, the section of North Chatsworth Avenue between Myrtle
Boulevard and the northern boundaries of the lots on the opposite side of the street improved
with the buildings known by the postal addresses of 35 North Chatsworth Avenue and 40 North
Chatsworth Avenue and the section of Murray Avenue between Myrtle Boulevard and Leafy
Lane. The Town Board adopted this law pursuant to the power given by section 1662-d of the
New York Vehicle and Traffic Law.
The Town Board considers the section of Myrtle Boulevard lying between North Chatsworth
Avenue and Madison Avenue to be part of the Washington Square neighborhood. On that
section of Myrtle Boulevard, there are some residential units. The Town Board determines that
owners of motor vehicles, who reside on this section of Myrtle Boulevard, if otherwise eligible,
should be allowed to obtain WS Resident Parking Permits so that they can park their motor
vehicles in the Residential Parking Area defined in Local Law 4-2014.
Furthermore, when section 1662-d of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law was enacted, the
section of Myrtle Boulevard between North Chatsworth Avenue and Madison Avenue lay in a
Business District: B zoning district. Afterwards, the Town Board rezoned this section of Myrtle
Boulevard to a Business-Residential District: B-R zoning district whose principal uses include
multi-family housing. Accordingly, there may be additional residential units constructed on the
section of Myrtle Boulevard between North Chatsworth Avenue and Madison Avenue.
This local law expands the definition of “Area Residents” so that owners of motor vehicles, who
reside on this section of Myrtle Boulevard, if otherwise eligible, may obtain WS Resident Parking
Permits. This local law shall not be construed as expanding the Residential Parking Area to
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include the section of Myrtle Boulevard between North Chatsworth Avenue and Madison
Avenue and the rules regarding parking now in effect shall continue to apply.
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public Hearing
on the “Amended definition of ‘Area Resident’ for the residential parking system for (a)
Washington Square, (b) a section of North Chatsworth Avenue, (c) New Jefferson Street, and
(d) Murray Avenue between Myrtle Boulevard and Leafy Lane” Law for February 4, 2015, at
8:00PM in the Court Room of the Town Center, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish the notice of said hearing in a
newspaper appointed as an official newspaper, and that said Notice, be posted.
8.Set Public Hearing-Amendment-Sustainability Collaborative Legislation
On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public Hearing
on the “Creation of a Sustainability Collaborative for the Town of Mamaroneck” Law for
February 4, 2015 at 8:00PM in the Court Room of the Town Center, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish the notice of said
hearing in a newspaper appointed as an official newspaper, and that said Notice, be
posted.
9. Settlement of Certiorari
On motion of Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax
certiorari on the following terms:
Subject: Camdell Realty LLC
Address: 2082-2084 Boston Post Road
Larchmont, NY 10538
Section/Block/Lot: 6/13/242
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont
Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment
2010 $29,500 $6,590 $22,910
2011 $29,500 $5,400 $24,100
2012 $29,500 $6,880 $22,620
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Murphy Aye
Elkind Eney Aye
Katz Aye
Odierna Aye
Seligson Aye
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
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REPORT OF COUNCIL
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Councilwoman Elkind Eney attended on January 9 the LMC-TV New Year’s Party, at the Hommocks Ice
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Rink Community Room, adding she even rented some skates and ‘tested out’ the new rink. On January 11
she and other Board Members’ attended the Human Rights Committee in conjunction with the Friends of
the Library, their Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Event. The event featured Keesha Gaskins, Director, Democratic
Practice, the Rockefeller Fund, who spoke about Voting Rights. Jane Orans was given the Martin Luther
King, Jr. Award for her contribution to the community exemplifying Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’ s ideals. On
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January 13 Councilwoman Elkind Eney attended the Recreation Commission Meeting, at which they
discussed the state of the rink and the upcoming spring brochure. Councilwoman Elkind Eney noted that
the Planning Board did not meet this month. Councilwoman Elkind Eney announced the upcoming Bunny
Hop 5K run/walk being held by the Town Recreation Department in conjunction with the Fire Department.
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This event will be held on March 22 .
Councilwoman Katz noted how much she enjoyed the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. event and noted the
various cross-section of residents in attendance. Councilwoman Katz also attended the Library Board
Meeting, noting that they are gearing up for ‘Brick Fest’. More as a resident, than a Councilmember, she
attended the Mamaroneck School Board’s Listening Tour’, a forum for the School Board to receive feedback
from the community.
Councilman Odierna attended a bicycle planning meeting, at which they are discussing maximizing and
properly using the grant received from the Rotary Club to purchase and install bike racks in the community.
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On January 8 Councilman Odierna attended the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce Meeting.
Councilman Murphy had no liaison assignment meetings. Councilman Murphy stated how impressed he
was with the words of Mark Levy during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. event. Mr. Levy characterized Jane
Orans, the award recipient, as the “moral compass of our Community”. Councilman Murphy could not
agree more with that statement, adding that the award went to a very deserving individual in our
community.
Town Clerk Christina Battalia spoke of her attendance at the Laserfiche Conference last week. Ms. Battalia
noted that Laserfiche is the Town’s Electronic Data Management System, adding that one of the goals of
the Town will be the implementation of an agenda automation process through Laserfiche.
Supervisor Seligson noted her attendance at the recent Sustainability Collaborative Meeting, noting that
they have a packed agenda. Supervisor Seligson noted the hard work this committee is doing and thanked
them for the hard work.
ADJOURNMENT
Supervisor Seligson closed the meeting in memory of a Susan Sirkman, who lost her battle with cancer two
weeks ago. Susan Sirkman was a wonderful member of our Community and the beloved wife of Rabbi
Sirkman.
On motion of Supervisor Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the meeting was unanimously
adjourned at 9:00 PM
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Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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