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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_12_19 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS HELD ON DECEMBER 19, 2001 AT 8:15 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK PRESENT: Supervisor Valerie M. O'Keeffe Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner Councilwoman Judith A. Myers Councilman Ernest C. Odierna Councilwoman Nancy Seligson ALSO PRESENT: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at 8:35 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits. PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUATION OF 2002 PRELIMINARY BUDGET HEARING - NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER ORDINANCE - EDGEWOOD AVE. CONTINUATION OF 2002 PRELIMINARY BUDGET HEARING On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson the public hearing was reopened. Mr. Altieri gave a synopsis of the budget, stating there would be an increase of 2.3% to the 2002 budget, the primary reasons for the increase are the increased costs of liability insurance, salary adjustments and day to day operating expenses. Revenues are projected to increase by 1.5% and the average tax bill in the unincorporated area will go up 3.1%, approximately $108 a year, the villages should see a $1 decrease in their tax bill. The Supervisor stated the budget had been studied carefully at many work sessions, the goal was to maintain the level of service which has been done. The rate increase is minimal, with a slow growth over the past few years. Councilwoman Wittner said the budget also includes keeping up infrastructure repairs. The Comptroller and Administrator do an excellent job especially since this increase is the lowest seen in most municipalities, while we continue to enjoy a AA1 bond rating. Councilwoman Myers agreed with Councilwoman Wittner, adding they had been careful to not overestimate revenues in the coming year. The budget had been gone over by this Board line by line before reaching approval. Councilman Odierna said he was split -wanted to be cheap but on the other hand tends to want to see these services maintained, so he compromised and was glad it was over. Councilwoman Seligson said the effort has been tremendous by the Board. She commended the Administrator and Comptroller for their work especially since they have little control over increases to insurance and such. December 19, 2001 Mr. Altieri said the tentative budget was reduced from 3.6% down to 3.1% - its a tight budget. Mr. O'Gorman asked what the interest rate was on capital projects. Mr. Altieri replied it is anticipated at about 4.2 percent if done today. Mr. O'Gorman then asked what is the amount of surplus. The Administrator said it was $3.8 million, with the largest part of it in the General Town section. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the hearing was closed. Then on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the Budget for the year 2002 was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Town Board has reviewed the proposed 2001 Town Budget and hereby approves it as amended during the Budget Work Sessions and as presented by the Budget Officer. (complete budget available at end of Minute Book) The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER ORDINANCE - EDGEWOOD AVENUE The following Public Hearing Notice was placed into the record: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to amend the parking ordinance on Edgewood Avenue. The purpose of this amendment is to prohibit parking on the east and west sides of Edgewood Avenue for a distance of approximately 20 feet from the intersections of Murray Avenue and North Chatsworth Avenue. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the hearing was opened. Councilwoman Myers explained that residents had appeared before the Traffic Committee complaining that commuters park on their street, narrowing the road. The Traffic Committee therefore recommended opening the end corners by restricting parking. There was discussion regarding the exact location of the restrictions, and questions regarding the number of signs. They decided on four signs. On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the hearing was closed and the following local law was unanimously adopted: Local Law No. 9 -2001 This local law shall be known as the "No Parking on Certain Portions of Edgewood Avenue" Law. Section 1 - Purpose: The purpose of this local law is to regulate parking on a portion of Edgewood Avenue lying between its intersections with Murray Avenue and North Chatsworth Avenue. 2 December 19, 2001 Section 2 - No Parking: (a) No parking shall be allowed on either side of Edgewood Avenue within twenty (20) feet of the corners formed by its intersection with North Chatsworth Avenue, (b) No parking shall be allowed on either side of that portion of Edgewood Avenue that lies both (i) between Overlook Circle and Murray Avenue and (ii) within twenty (20) feet of the corners formed by the intersection of Edgewood Avenue with Murray Avenue. Section 3 - Signs to be Erected: An appropriate sign or signs shall be erected on both sides of Edgewood Avenue. Section 4 - 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 5 - Effective Date: This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe. Present were the following members of the Commission: Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner Commissioner: Judith A. Myers Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna Commissioner: Nancy Seligson 1. Fire Claims: Commissioner Wittner presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on Commissioner Wittner's motion, seconded by Commissioner Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following amended Fire Department claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller's Office: AAA Emergency 1,231.90 Brewer Hardware 54.74 Con Edison 473.55 Con Edison 1.94 Cleaning Systems 199.14 Coyne Textile Services 32.26 Gloves Inc. 44.58 Gall's Inc. 1,564.09 R&L Consulting 85.39 3 December 19, 2001 Technical Electronics 1,232.20 Staples Direct 440.61 Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department 375.00 Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department 375.00 Verizon Wireless 11.49 TOTAL 6.121.89 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 2. Certification - Fire Department Elections The Supervisor read the final results of Company Elections and Department Elections of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department held on Tuesday, December 04, 2001 and Thursday, December 06, 2001 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS 2002 CHIEF Michael J. Acocella 1st DEPUTY CHIEF Joseph Mirabella 2nd DEPUTY CHIEF Peter Liverzani CAPTAIN Engine 51 Matt Peloso CAPTAIN Engine 36 Brandan Collins CAPTAIN Engine 37 Robert Baufarb CAPTAIN Ladder 19 Marc Burrell 1st Lieut. Engine 51 Joseph Russo 1st. Lieut. Engine 36 John Inglis 1st. Lieut. Engine 37 Sean McCarthy 1st Lieut. Ladder 19 Joseph Mitchell 2nd. Lieut. Engine 51 Chris Marcon 2nd. Lieut. Engine 36 Jeff Rogoff 2nd. Lieut. Engine 37 Michcael Roxbury 2nd. Lieut. Ladder 19 William McDermott WARDENS TWO YEARS ONE YEAR Engine 51 Michael A. Acocella, Jr. Matt Peloso Engine 36 James Murray Brendan Collins Engine 37 David Commender Alan Wilson Ladder 19 William McDermott Marc Burrell SECRETARY SERGEANT AT ARMS Engine 51 Noah Goldberg Engine 51 Lauren Tortorella Engine 36 Ted Hecht Engine 36 James Murray Engine 37 Paul Tortorella Engine 37 Engine 19 Engine 19 Secretary Louis N. Santoro Financial Secretary Chris Marcon Treasurer Sean McCarthy Surgeon Dr Peter Kingham Sergeant at Arms Michael A. Acocella, Jr. Attorney Ted Hecht Esq. 4 December 19, 2001 1. ADOPTION -2002 TOWN BUDGET Mr. Altieri reiterated the major components of the 2002 budget as found in the December 5, 2001 minutes. 2. AUTHORIZATION - EASEMENT AGREEMENT ROCKLAND AVENUE The Administrator said authorization was being requested to execute an easement agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the owner of the property at 298 Rockland Ave. Kenneth Ricklin. The easement would allow Ricklin to install a sanitary sewer on the property in the Town's right of way on Rockland Avenue and to connect to the Town's sanitary sewer. He said a home is being constructed on the property which is replacing an older home that did not have sanitary sewer service. The closest Town sewer is on Rockland Avenue between McKenna Place and Jason Lane. They will need approximately 160 feet of sewer line installed, half of which is on the right-of-way of the Town. The proposed easement agreement has been reviewed by the Town Attorney, the Highway Superintendent, and the Director of Buildings and Land Use, who all found it acceptable. The easement agreement will allow Mr. Ricklin to install the sewer line at his expense and be responsible for its maintenance and operation. This nonexclusive easement allows the Town to conduct other actions in the right-of-way. The terms and conditions of the easement will apply to all subsequent owners of the property. Councilwoman Myers asked what was there now, to which the Administrator replied a septic tank. They discussed the wording of the agreement, danger of working because of traffic, and various other concerns. Then on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the easement agreement between the Town and Kenneth Ricklin, 298 Rockland Avenue; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 3. REPORT OF BIDS - POLICE UNIFORMS, OFFICE SUPPLIES, STREET LINE PAINTING Mr. Altieri said he had the bid results for the above referenced contracts. Authorization was being requested to award the contracts to the lowest responsible bidder in each contract category. POLICE UNIFORMS He said the contract covers the furnishing and delivering of Police Department winter and summer uniforms, which covers the cleaning of shirts, pants, coats and hats. The lowest bid was received from New England sportswear, they have been the Town's supplier for some time. Bids were sent to three different firms at the time of the bid advertisement. 5 December 19, 2001 OFFICE SUPPLIES The office supply contract covers a specific list of office supplies that are most widely used by the Town. The bids received establish the unit price for each office supply item. During the course of the year, however, there are additional items that may be purchased for the needs of a specific department for operation. The bids listed in the attachment are based upon a one month order of office supplies. STREET LINE PAINTING This contract covers the painting of all double yellow lines, white shoulder lines, and crosswalks on Town streets. Bid specifications were sent to three bidders, however, one bid was received from M&S Striping for this contract. The prices bid for 2002 are identical to the prices bid in 2001 and he recommended adoption. Councilman Odierna disagreed, stating the job done by the company during this past year was atrocious and it seems outrageous to award it to the same firm. The lines painted were an embarrassment and therefore we should not award them the contract. Mr. Altieri said he had spoken to them and they had repainted where there was a problem. In addition, there are no other bids -should there be any further problem we can always withhold payment until we are satisfied with the job. On motion Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the contract for Police Uniforms which covers the furnishing and delivering of Police Department winter and summer uniforms, to the lowest responsible bidder, New England sportswear; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the contract for Office Supplies to Proftech, the lowest responsible bidder; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the contract for street line painting to M&S Striping, the lowest responsible bidder, at the rate of .06 for reflectorized, and non-reflectorized at .04; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreements on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 4. CONTRACT TA-01-11 - STREET SWEEPING SERVICES 6 December 19, 2001 Mr. Altieri said bids for street sweeping services had been solicited, opened on December 5, 2001, for Contract TA-01-11 which provides for street sweeping services throughout the unincorporated area of Mamaroneck. The contractor would provide sweeping services on a scheduled basis, for about 70 sweeping days during each year of the contract, with additional days scheduled if it becomes needed. The following bids were received: Three D Industrial Maintenance Corp. $596.00 -yr. 1 3 Brouns Lane, Hawthorne, NY 10532 $596.00 -yr. 2 Liberty Tree Service, Inc. $850.00 -yr. 1 563 Muncey Road, West Islip, NY 11795 $875.00 -yr. 2 Dejana Industries, Inc. $855.00 -yr. 1 138 Shore Road, Port Washington, NY 11050 $855.00 -yr. 2 The lowest bid was submitted by Three D Industrial Maintenance Corporation of Hawthorne. Bid documents were sent to six different sweeping companies. The low bid of$596.00 per day for street sweeping is an increase of about 14% over the prior last year, although the prior contract had been in effect for over six years. He recommended awarding this contract to Three D Industrial Maintenance Corporation and that authorization be given to the Administrator to execute a two year contract with Three D Industrial Maintenance Corporation at the prices submitted in their bid on December 5, 2001. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award CONTRACT TA-01-11 for street sweeping service to Three D Industrial Maintenance Corporation of Hawthorne, the lowest responsible bidder at $596 a day for a period of two years; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 6. SALARY AUTHORIZATION On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, as provided for in the 2001 Town Budget, authority is hereby requested for the payment of salary to the following: Peter deVoogd, Instructor, Youth Hockey Program, change in salary from $8.00 to $10.00 per hour, due to added responsibilities, retroactive to 11/10/01. James Schroeder, Instructor, Youth Hockey Program, $10.50 per hour, retroactive to 11/21/01. Peter Delvito, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey Program, $5.50 per hour, retroactive to 11/10/01. Bennett Florence, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey Program, $5.50 per hour, retroactive to 11/10/01. James Mazzucca, EMT, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $11 per hour, retroactive to 12/11/01. Dustin Highbridge, Alternate Skate Guard, Hornmocks Park Ice Rink, $8.00 per hour, effective 12/21/01. Brian Kaplan, Alternate Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $8.00 per hour, effective 12/21/01. 7 December 19, 2001 Suzi Finneran, Alternate Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $8.25 per hour, effective retroactive to 12/13/01. Vi Le, Alternate Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $7.75 per hour, effective retroactive to 12/13/01. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye ADDED ITEM 7. AUTHORIZATION - COMPTROLLER TO CLOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 Mr. Altieri requested the Board adopt a resolution authorizing the Comptroller to close the financial statement for this year, he said it would be necessary to make all budget transfers in order to do so, and the resolution is pro forma. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the Town Comptroller to close the financial statements for fiscal year 2000 making all budget transfers as necessary. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye ADDED ITEM 8. AUTHORIZATION - BOND RESOLUTION At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, held a The Town Center, in Mamaroneck, New York, in said Town, on December 19, 2001, at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe . , and upon roll being called, the following were PRESENT: Supervisor Valerie Moore O'Keeffe Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner Councilwoman Judith A. Myers Councilman Ernest C. Odierna Councilwoman Nancy Seligson ABSENT: None The following resolution was offered by Councilwoman Wittner, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson , to-wit 8 December 19, 2001 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $125,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF ENGINEERING COSTS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A TOWN GARAGE IN AND FOR SAID TOWN. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of engineering costs for the reconstruction of a Town garage in and for the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, there are hereby authorized to be issued $125,000 serial bonds of said Town pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is $125,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof shall consist of the issuance of the $125,000 serial bonds of said Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is five years, pursuant to subdivision 62 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will not exceed five years. Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 5. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property in said Town a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. Section 6. Such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the Supervisor and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Town Clerk. Section 7. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he shall deem best for the interests of the Town; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the Supervisor shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 8. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the Town by the facsimile signature of its Supervisor, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the Town), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the Supervisor. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the Town not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or 9 December 19, 2001 exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine. Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Sections 1.150 -2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 10. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 11. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Journal News, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call Councilwoman Seligson VOTING AYE Councilman Odierna VOTING AYE Councilwoman Myers VOTING AYE Councilwoman Wittner VOTING AYE Supervisor O'Keeffe VOTING AYE The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. ADDED ITEM 9. INSURANCE CLAIMS Mr. Altieri said there were two claims for settlement, one for Frederick and Pat Hofmann, 1 Sackett Drive, who had incurred damage totaling $472.80 due to a Town tree falling onto their property. The second claim is for reimbursement to Vincent Obermeier, 57 Lansdowne Drive, for$1000, the deductible in the case settled in the amount of$21,184 by our insurance company for damages caused by a tree falling on the roof. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the payment to Frederick & Pat Hofmann, 1 Sackett Drive, in the amount of $472.80 for damages caused by a Town tree; and BE IT FURTHER, 10 December 19, 2001 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the payment to Vincent Obermeier, 57 Lansdowne Drive for$1000, for damages caused by a tree falling on his roof. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye OUT OF ORDER 5. RESOLUTION - INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR POWER PLANT The Supervisor explained that at the last Town Board meeting held December 5, 2001, we discussed amending the draft resolution regarding the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant. The Town Board deferred the matter to tonight to enable a consensus on the wording of the resolution. She had attended a meeting last Thursday evening at the County to hear more on the evacuation plan. Ms. Bond, Judson Street, said the plan makes no sense, as it's for a ten mile radius only, and it's not feasible to have buses take children from a school to a center without notification to parents. The Board discussed the impacts of a disaster, the evacuation plan, what the new owner of the plant, Entergy has said. The roads will be problematic and the county has assigned 3 people to work with the company to make the plan more viable. Councilwoman Seligson said it was impossible to evacuate in the event of a disaster; she'd rather see increased security and more safety of operation at the plant. Councilwoman Wittner asked if the Town has a evacuation procedure. The Administrator said we do. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has acknowledged that nuclear facilities and their safety control mechanisms, including those at Indian Point, were not designed to withstand or repel a substantial terrorist attack; and WHEREAS, a temporary but immediate shut-down of Indian Point, until the appropriate studies are completed, would substantially reduce the risks and consequences of an attack or accident, both in the near and long term. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck supports the efforts to shut down Indian Point until the necessary safety reviews are completed and security measures are taken; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate authorities assess alternate ways that the Indian Point site can be used to generate energy; and 11 December 19, 2001 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if, after conducting the above-mentioned review, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission cannot sufficiently ensure the security and safe operation of the Indian Point facility, and therefore the protection of the Town of Mamaroneck and the greater New York metropolitan area, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission must take prompt action to permanently retire the facility. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 17, 2001 - November 7, 2001 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meeting of October 17, 2001 and November 7, 2001, as amended. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Bill O'Gorman said there still were no signs on Harmon Drive regarding the pooper scooper law, and has been asking for them to be put there for over a year. He complained the Town Clerk still is not posting minutes on the bulletin board. The Board said they would look into the signs, and if he wished to see minutes they were available in the Town Clerk's office, but it made no sense to post them on the Bulletin Board. Ruth Campanella thanked the Board for the lights which have been placed around the Duck Pond, they look great, and the signage placed around the pond is effective. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Odierna invited everyone to have breakfast with Santa at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink. The Supervisor wished everyone a happy and healthy holiday. ADJOURNMENT 12 December 19, 2001 The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meeting would be January 9, 2002, wishing everyone a happy, healthy holiday season. On motion made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 PM. Submitted by Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk 11 CLERKSERVERISERVER 1DocumentslMinutes12001 minf112-19-01 x.doc 13