HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000_06_07 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 JUNE 7, 2000 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
Councilwoman Nancy Seligson
ALSO PRESENT:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Charlene Indelicato, Town Attorney
ABSENT: Councilman Ernest C. Odierna
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at 8:25 PM,
who then pointed out the location of exits.
PRESENTATION - Tri-Municipal Human Rights Commission
The Supervisor introduced Robin Nichinsky.
"Thank you for inviting me here tonight. I am a parent at Central School and I'm here to talk
about an exciting program that took place at our school this year---the Anti Defamation
League's "A World of Difference" (ADL AWOD) Program." She said she was not really here on
behalf of the Human Rights Commission, but had been requested to tell more about this
program.
The AWOD Program actually first came to our community following a series of local bias-related
incidents a few years back. Peter Berendt, the Principal at Mamaroneck Ave School, received a
grant from the Mamaroneck Schools Foundation, the Westchester Community Foundation and
others to fund a multi-year comprehensive program in the school that is ongoing, and involves
the school and community. AWOD trainers also did PEER training with students at MHS, which
continues to this day through orientation of 9t" graders by peer trained upper classmen.
At Central School, I followed the Mamaroneck Ave model and applied and received grant money
from the same sources and others the Mamaroneck Schools Foundation, Westchester
Community Foundation, Junior League, our PTA and Mamaroneck District. Through our
program, we trained teacher aides throughout the district, did a 12 hour training through the
Mamaroneck Teacher's Institute, had two evening family workshops and through voluntary
teacher participation, had AWOD trainers work with virtually every child at Central School. The
response was truly overwhelming. In all, the program reached over 400 students, and probably
200 adults. And Centrals' PTA has already offered to fund a small ADL program for next year.
The program could not have happened without the support of the school district and Central's
principal, Susan Luther, the parents who supported the program, and the participation of 100%
of Central's teachers who overwhelmingly agreed to bring it to their classrooms. I know it has
strengthened our school and community. I believe programs like AWOD not only build
character and mutual respect, but help prepare our children to function in the diverse world we
live in.
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1 would love to see the ADL program expand into the other schools within our district:
Chatsworth, Murray Ave., and Hommocks and I would be happy to help and share my
experiences with any interested parent or school member.
Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if this program was geared just to grade schools, and thought it also
would be good for adults, as it's a terrific idea.
Mrs. Nichinsky said it could be adapted to other levels such as High School.
The Supervisor said if they could reach a larger number of people who have the same goals it
may help to expand the program.
Councilwoman Seligson asked if there had been a formal outreach to the Parent/Teacher
Association in the schools as they would be very supportive of this type of a program. Robin
said not as yet.
Everyone thanked her for attending and for the presentation.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 8:35 PM.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner
Commissioner: Judith A. Myers
Commissioner: Nancy Seligson
Absent: Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna
1. Fire Claims:
Commissioner Myers presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on
Commissioner Myers motion, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, 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:
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 75.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 95.00
AT & T 25.21
Bell Atlantic 468.75
Byram Mason Supply 295.94
Cleaning System 238.95
Cleaning System 31.90
Coyne Textile Services 163.16
Giacomo Service Center, Inc. 817.87
Gloves Inc. 326.01
Hills Signs 133.63
Jay Reynolds 375.29
Motorola 36.00
Motorola 144.00
Poland Spring 45.95
Rock- N- Rescue 1,165.24
Sound Shore Contracting Inc. 75.00
The Tool Nut 295.68
The Tool Nut 249.90
Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters 375.00
Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters 375.00
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Tri-City Auto Parts 166.17
Total 5,974.65
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Odierna - Absent
2. Other Business
Commissioner Wittner reported she had attended the Fire Council meeting on Monday night
where they had discussed the three new Fire Chiefs attending a convention and the setting up
of a training schedule for water rescues.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner
Myers, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 8:40
PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Reappointments - Recreation
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby reappoint
Richard Conlan as a member of the Recreation Commission,
to serve a term of office of 7 years, terminating May 2007; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby reappoint
James Drucker as a member of the Recreation Commission,
to serve a term of office of 7 years, terminating May 2007.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Odierna - Absent
The Supervisor stated both these appointees work hard and she was honored to have them
continue to serve.
2. Update - Property Revaluation Committee
Supervisor O'Keeffe said the Westchester Municipal Officials Association was enthusiastically
supporting the passage of a resolution voting for county-wide revaluation. Mr. Roniger, the
chair of the original REVAL Committee had agreed to reconvene the committee. Some of those
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members when contacted had decided to bow out so new members will tonight be appointed to
replace them. The people no longer serving are Ann McAndrews, Helen Langerfeld, Bing
Millar, and Robert Katz.
The continuing and new committee members are: George Roniger, Thomas Christian, Wynne
Stern, Roger Hotte, Irving Scharf, Richard Seltzer, James Fleming, Richard Mumma and Kerry
Moelis. They will be writing a supplement to the original report.
Councilwoman Myers asked if they had set a time frame for the supplement. The Supervisor
replied they had not, but it should not take more than a few months.
3. Authorization - Transfer of Funds Capital Project# 86-04
The Administrator said the budget for this year includes an appropriation of$83,000 for various
improvements in the Town Center Building. The projects are to the Police Department, Building
Department, Town Court and the Supervisor/Administrator's offices. A resolution is necessary
to authorize the transfer of funds for the projects.
Councilwoman Wittner asked what improvements were being made to the Police Department.
Mr. Altieri responded they would be rebuilding the desk area and doing heating and air
conditioner improvements.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
Comptroller to appropriate $83,000 for Capital Project#86-04
for various improvements in the Town Center Building's
Police Department, Building Department, Town Court and
Supervisor/Administrator's Office.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Odierna - Absent
4. Authorization to Establish Capital Projects - Capital Project#20-1
Purchase of Highway Equipment
The Administrator said authorization is being requested to establish the following capital
projects to proceed with the implementation of the Town's 2000 Capital Improvement Plan.
These capital projects specifically relate to the purchase of equipment for the Highway
Department and the Garbage District.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
establishment of Capital Project#20-1 for the purchase of
highway equipment in the amount of$250,000 as follows:
Aerial Bucket Truck $ 95,000
Two Pickup Trucks 50,000
Four Wheel Drive Backhoe 90,000
Bonding Costs/Equipment Accessories 15,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
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Seligson - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Odierna - Absent
Capital Project#20-4 - Purchase of Refuse Collection Truck
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
establishment of Capital Project#20-4 for the purchase of a
refuse collection truck in the amount of$120,000 as follows:
Twenty-five Yard Refuse Collection Truck $110,000
Bonding Expense/Two-way Radio 10,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Odierna - Absent
5. Report of Bids - Contract TA-00-6 Replacement of Sidewalks and Curbs
Mr. Altieri said bids were received from eight contractors, the lowest bid was for$219,806 from
Rusciano Construction of Bronx, New York
The bids received were:
Vincent Rusciano Construction Inc. Hollers Avenue, Bronx, 10475 $219,806.40
Peter J. Landi, Inc. Main Street, Eastchester, 10709 $239,300.00
Acocella Contracting, Inc Gaylor Road, Scarsdale., 10583 $257,150.00
Dimar Contracting, Inc Maple Avenue, Tuckahoe, 10707 $272,966.30
Vernon Hills Contracting Corp. N. MacQuesten Pkwy, Mt. Vernon, $295,462.50
10550
Stonehenge Group, Ltd. P.O. Box 132, Armonk, 10504 $318,828.50
Tony Casale, Inc. Summerfield Street, Scarsdale, 10583 $418,187.50
N. Picco & Sons Contracting Co. E. Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck, 10543 $350,687.50
Included in the scope of this contract is the following:
Replacement of 22,250 sq. ft, of concrete sidewalk
Replacement of 6,300 sq. ft. of driveway aprons
Installation of 38 handicapped curb ramps
Installation of 500 linear feet of new stone curb
Resetting 3,750 linear feet of existing stone curb
Installation of 1,000 linear feet of new concrete curb
The Administrator added in 1999, the total bid for sidewalk and curb reconstruction was
$149,000. Increases in the quantity of work proposed, and unit prices have caused the rise in
project cost. For instance between 1999 and 2000, the unit price for concrete sidewalk has
risen from $4.60 per sq. ft. to $4.74 per sq. ft. If the Town Board wishes to proceed with the
sidewalk project as originally proposed it would be necessary to amend the capital project
appropriations. In order to avoid using surplus funds or borrowing money, the following
recommendation is made to amend the capital project appropriations. Based upon our
estimates we believe that funds can be reappropriated from the road-resurfacing project to the
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sidewalk and curb project. Therefore, the road resurfacing appropriation will be amended from
$175,000 to $55,000. The sidewalk and curb capital appropriation will be amended from
$100,000 to $220,000 thus providing sufficient funds to award the bid contract. If this transfer is
approved $70,000 will be available for road resurfacing using the $55,000 transfer and $15,000
carried over from the 1999 road -resurfacing project. If this is acceptable to the Town Board,
the recommendation is to award Contract#TA-00-6 to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the
specifications, Vincent Rusciano Construction of the Bronx, New York. In addition, authorization
is requested to execute a contract with Rusciano Construction for$219,806.40
Councilwoman Myers asked why we thought the $175,000 originally budgeted could be reduced
to $70,000 and still accomplish the same resurfacing, and wanted to know about the sharpness
of the curbing.
Mr. Altieri said prices are good on asphalt and to cut the sharpness they would have to shave
them or go to granite or straight concrete, but everyone liked the look of the stone.
There was then a discussion on locations and the types of materials, with the Supervisor noting
they would be redoing the survey and other spots needing work would have to be determined.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes that
Contract TA-00-6 be awarded to Vincent Rusciano
Construction, the lowest responsible bidder, for replacement
of sidewalks and curbs in various areas of the Town at a total
cost of$219,806; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to
execute said contract on behalf of the Town.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
ABSENT Odierna
6. UPDATE - Commuter Parking Permits
The Town Clerk reported on the availability of commuter parking permits in Lot#1 on Myrtle
Boulevard and Vine Street is as follows:
Parking Permits Permits
Spaces Sold Available
Resident Meter Permits 118 319 21**
Daytime Permits 214 305 0
Non-Resident Permits (15 eligible) 10 11 0
**We have projected the sale of a total of 340 Resident Meter Permits. These will probably be
sold out before the end of June.
She reiterated her concern regarding running out of spaces. The Board discussed possible
alternatives one of which was to restrict parking to Town residents only.
7. Resolution - Sale of Ward Lane
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The Supervisor explained this property on Ward Lane had been discussed for a long time and it
seemed appropriate to now proceed with the process to begin the sale. A resolution had been
prepared by the Town Attorney to begin the procedure.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
does hereby authorize the Town Administrator to sell Town
Property formerly known as Ward Lane which the Town
Board has determined is unneeded for town purposes to
abutting landowners pursuant to the survey prepared by
Richard A. Spinelli, licensed surveyor on August 27, 1999 and
attached hereto for$500 per parcel which sale is subject to a
permissive referendum pursuant to Section 64(2) of the Town
Law of the State of New York; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to
execute quitclaim deeds with appropriate covenants and
restrictions and any other such documentation required by
law.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Odierna - Absent
8. Set Public Hearing -Amendment to Code of Ethics
Councilwoman Wittner explained the purpose of the amendment would be to include the
position of Deputy Supervisor in the Code under the definition of sensitive position.
Councilwoman Myers stated apparently this position was not included originally because the
position has always been held by a Town Board member, and now the position is held by Paul
Winick, a non-elected resident, who had attended a Village of Mamaroneck meeting as an
attorney which had caused some confusion.
Supervisor O'Keeffe said she had watched the meeting and Mr. Winick had clearly stated he
was speaking as an attorney, but having said that she was in agreement the position should be
included as a sensitive position in the Code of Ethics.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date
for public hearing on the Amendment to the Code of Ethics
June 21, 2000 at 8:15 PM; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be authorized to publish the
notice of said hearing in a newspaper appointed as an official
source, and that notice be so posted.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
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Seligson - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Odierna - Absent
9. Salary Authorizations -Assessor
- Highway
- Recreation
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
The Administrator said authorization was being requested to hire Ellen Donnelly to replace
Melissa Lucente who was leaving. This would be part time only until a full time person could be
found to replace the position.
The Supervisor sent her congratulations to Melissa who was leaving because she had received
a very good job offer in her field.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to Ellen Donnelly as a part-time Assistant
Assessment Clerk effective June 1, 2000 at an hourly rate of
$12.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Odierna - Absent
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
promotion of Antonio Fiera to Parks Foreman at a salary of
$44,515 effective June 5, 2000; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
promotion of Roland Reidy to Labor Foremen at a salary of
$44,515 effective June 5, 2000.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Odierna - Absent
RECREATION
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On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2000 Town Budget
that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of
salary to the following:
HOMMOCKS POOL
Jeanne Pollak M.S.C. Coach $7,300.00 Total
Christine Archer M.S.C. Assistant Coach $3,600.00 Total
John Henry Archer M.S.C. Assistant Coach $1,800.00 Total
Scott Rogers M.S.C. Diving Coach $4,800.00 Total
Cindy Ausiello Head Youth Swim Instructor $21.00/hour
Josie Blanckmeister Head Tot Swim Instructor $21.00/hour
Sara Cullen Swim Instructor $18.00/hour
Lauren Abinanti Swim Instructor $16.50/hour
John Henry Archer Swim Instructor $16.50/hour
Jeff Santorsola Swim Instructor $16.50/hour
Josie Blanckmeister Bubble Babies Instructor $13.50/class
Cindy Ausiello Early Morning Swim Lifeguard $39.00/session
Sara Cullen Early Morning Swim Lifeguard $25.00/session
Christopher Vaughn Early Morning Swim Lifeguard $25.00/session
Cindy Ausiello Certified Pool Operator $16.00/hour
Jeff Santorsola Certified Pool Operator $13.00/hour
Cindy Ausiello Pool Manager $16.00/hour
Joanne Schroeder Pool Manager $13.00/hour
Josie Blanckmeister Pool Manager $12.00/hour
Jeff Santorsola Alternate Pool Manager $13.00/hour
Christopher Vaughn Alternate pool Manager $12.00/hour
Cindy Ausiello Pool Manager/CPO $17.00/hour
Jeff Santorsola Pool Manager/CPO $14.00/hour
Sara Cullen Head Lifeguard $12.00/hour
Jeff Santorsola Head Lifeguard $12.00/hour
Christopher Vaughn Head Lifeguard $12.00/hour
Lenise Romero Head Lifeguard $12.00/hour
Lauren Abinanti Lifeguard $10.00/hour
Peter Braverman Lifeguard $ 9.50/hour
Jack Nierodzinski Lifeguard $ 9.25/hour
Vi Le Lifeguard $ 9.00/hour
Amy Ciraco Lifeguard $ 8.25/hour
Ann Anderson Lifeguard $ 8.00/hour
Nhu Le Lifeguard $ 8.00/hour
Erica Huber Lifeguard $ 7.75/hour
Brian Smeets Lifeguard $ 7.75/hour
Robert Dolan Lifeguard $ 8.50/hour
Kathryn Brannigan Alternate Lifeguard $ 9.25/hour
Josie Blanckmeister Alternate Lifeguard $12.00/hour
Wendy Johnson Alternate Lifeguard $ 9.25/hour
Vadim Kogan Alternate Lifeguard $ 8.25/hour
Emily Bonano Alternate Lifeguard $ 7.75/hour
Leticia Garcia Key Attendant $ 9.00/hour
Jared Graves Key Attendant $ 5.25/hour
Patrick Saporito Key Attendant $ 5.25/hour
Angela Legramandi Alternate Key Attendant $ 9.00/hour
EXERCISE ON THE LIGHT SIDE
Sara Lanza Instructor $50.00/class
HOMMOCKS PLAYGROUND
Karl Zenie Director $5,700.00/season
Constance Flay Art Specialist $3,400.00/season
Daniel Treiber Assistant Art Specialist $1,917.50/season
William Collins Sport Specialist $2,550.00/season
Anthnoy DiFate Unit Leader $450.00 per week
Karla Romanek Unit Leader $375.00 per week
David Smith Unit Leader $325.00 per week
Ashley Sefecka Life Guard $ 8.75 per hour
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Frank Miceli Life Guard $ 8.25 per hour
F. Russell Aburdene Counselor $180.00 per week
Lisa Alfano Counselor $180.00 per week
Shaunese Allman Counselor $248.00 per week
Tyra Barksdale Counselor $208.00 per week
Sabrina Bennett Counselor $248.00 per week
Matthew DePietro Counselor $200.00 per week
Bruno Duarte Counselor $267.00 per week
Sabrina Fellows Counselor $185.00 per week
Jennifer Garabedian Counselor $185.00 per week
John Helmrich Counselor $252.00 per week
Richard Helmrich Counselor $230.00 per week
John larocci Counselor $185.00 per week
Andrew Joseph Counselor $203.00 per week
Dan Joseph Counselor $193.00 per week
Sandra Maresca Counselor $193.00 per week
Christopher Mondo Counselor $185.00 per week
Matthew Muller Counselor $230.00 per week
Joseph Paprota Counselor $193.00 per week
Amanda Santoro Counselor $200.00 per week
Nicole Tambini Counselor $243.00 per week
Andrew Tobey Counselor $188.00 per week
Nick Valsanakar Counselor $180.00 per week
James Trezza Counselor $200.00 per week
David Wagstaff Counselor $247.00 per week
Margaret Waits Counselor $273.00 per week
Sarah Baum Junior Counselor $146.00 per week
Perri Brown Junior Counselor $154.00 per week
Danielle Brucciani Junior Counselor $130.00 per week
Shannon Flatley Junior Counselor $146.00 per week
David Flay Junior Counselor $146.00 per week
Alex Giles Junior Counselor $160.00 per week
Jacqueline Gilpin Junior Counselor $146.00 per week
Christopher Hartnett Junior Counselor $160.00 per week
Graham Mandell Junior Counselor $146.00 per week
Erin McRae Junior Counselor $146.00 per week
Stephen Mondo Junior Counselor $154.00 per week
Colleen Morse Junior Counselor $160.00 per week
Raina Murphy Junior Counselor $146.00 per week
Sam Nia Junior Counselor $160.00 per week
Erica Lynn Poccia Junior Counselor $160.00 per week
Doninique Steiner Junior Counselor $160.00 per week
MONROE PRE SCHOOL
Terry Quiros Director $4,000/season
Maria Ellin Unit Leader $290.00 per week
Diane Keller Unit Leader $281.25 per week
Katharine Black Counselor $124.00 per week
Emily Bonanno Counselor $128.00 per week
Timothy Boyle Counselor $141.00 per week
Michael Goldman Counselor $140.00 per week
Kristy Libertella Counselor $135.00 per week
Victoria Mieras Counselor $155.00 per week
Daniella Nardozzi Counselor $120.00 per week
Samantha Osborne Counselor $141.00 per week
Stacy Peduto Counselor $124.00 per week
Alana Valente Counselor $124.00 per week
Christopher Welsh Counselor $126.00 per week
MURRAY PRE SCHOOL
Debra Cunningham Director $3,500.00/season
Betty Ceja Assistant Director $2,400.00/season
Thelma Corbett Unit Leader $254.00 per week
Charlene Farrell Unit Leader $184.00 per week
Joan Pugliese Unit Leader $184.00 per week
Pamela Triano Unit Leader $184.00 per week
Jane Hadi Music/Nature Specialist $ 20.00 per hour
Juliete Alston Counselor $147.00 per week
Michelle Bocek Counselor $135.00 per week
Elsa Brewer Counselor $145.00 per week
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Kandie Brown Counselor $128.00 per week
Haydee Colon Counselor $140.00 per week
David Corbett Counselor $140.00 per week
Joan Fitzgerald Counselor $140.00 per week
Julia Gacio Counselor $171.00 per week
Donna Gitlitz Counselor $145.00 per week
Liz Gurr Counselor $105.00 per week
Donna Hughes Counselor $142.00 per week
Marylou Hughes Counselor $161.00 per week
Bonnie Jackson Counselor $220.00 per week
Geva Landi Counselor $145.00 per week
Donna Larli Counselor $147.00 per week
Linda Lore Counselor $140.00 per week
Christine Mandracchia Counselor $110.00 per week
Kathryn Mastro Counselor $118.00 per week
LaToya McNair Counselor $135.00 per week
Barbara Mendes Counselor $145.00 per week
Daryll Montiaro Counselor $124.00 per week
Valarie Morgan Counselor $110.00 per week
Ira Alicia Parris Counselor $147.00 per week
Joann Pasceri Counselor $175.00 per week
Mary Lou Petruzzelli Counselor $156.00 per week
Rosemarie Richards Counselor $171.00 per week
Sonia Riviezzo Counselor $150.00 per week
Amanda Slyper Counselor $110.00 per week
Jennifer Slyper Counselor $132.00 per week
Doris Staar Counselor $145.00 per hour
Laura A. Barski Junior Counselor $ 83.00 per week
Daniel Cuddy Junior Counselor $ 89.00 per week
Peter Daly Junior Counselor $ 89.00 per week
Sean Mulcahy Junior Counselor $ 89.00 per week
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Odierna - Absent
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Betty Miller, Larchmont Gardens Civic Association President, thanked everyone who had
attended their event and also thanked Detectives Gisin, Infelice and Detective/Sgt McCarthy
who had presented a lesson on home safety, which was informative as well as entertaining.
She said the Dogwoods that are being donated should be planted at the lake in the fall. She
said Bill O'Gorman who had been a mainstay of their organization and who has done most of
the work is retiring from most of his civic positions, he has been a credit to his community.
Supervisor O'Keeffe agreed, saying she is appreciative of his community spirit, loyalty, and his
always being able to provide information.
Richard Newman, Mulberry Street, said he was concerned about the recent death caused by a
tree falling on a gardener in the Town and wanted to know the Town's tree policy. He added
that he had been in contact with friends from other communities and no where else had they
heard of there being two deaths within a few years from falling trees. He was especially
concerned since he has a five year old daughter who walks past the area where the tree fell.
Mr. Altieri said this is an area of mature trees and when there is a report of a problem we send a
crew in, two of whom are assigned to pruning and inspections. He said there could be rotting of
trees with no obvious outward signs as was the case with this one.
Mr. Newman asked if there would be any new program put into place. The Supervisor said there
will be a discussion and a review of the situation to assess whether there was anything that
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could have been done. She said there was not any visible signs on this tree of a problem.
There was then a discussion on existing policy and review of new policies.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Supervisor read the following record into the record:
May 25, 2000
Chief Richard Rivera
Town of Mamaroneck Police Department
740 West Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Dear Chief Rivera,
Please accept our very sincere thanks for the help and assistance that you and
your fellow officers have extended to our family and our neighbors-this week and
in the past.
When I found that our car had disappeared from our driveway on Wednesday
morning, I held out little hope that we would see it again. You are to be
commended on the remarkable job you and your department did in recovering
our car in what was just a matter of hours.
Whether it was when a tree fell through our roof last fall or our burglar alarm has
gone off in the middle of the night, you have been there quickly and been ready to
help. The "can do"attitude, spirit of community, and smiles that your officers
have brought along with them have been welcome each time at our moment of
need.
Each of the officers that have had occasion to visit our home over the years have
been a credit to your department and to our community. Most recently, Officer
Donn Edmonds was there to help us. I understand that he has recently joined the
force, transferring up from Midtown Manhattan. Please know that he did a terrific
job handling the matter, and was a real pleasure to deal with. I enjoyed meeting
him and hope our paths cross again in the not too distant future (hopefully under
more pleasant circumstances!).
Just as we have taken it for granted when your department has been there to help
us before, I expect other members of our community have occasionally neglected
to thank you as well. Please accept our thanks and acknowledgement of your
support, and know that many others out here feel the same way.
I am very proud that our community is so well protected by people who bring
such compassion and enthusiasm to a difficult and dangerous profession. If there
is every anything we can do to help you and the other members of your
department, please do not hesitate to call on me. Thank you.
Warmest regards,
Kevin J. Danehy
6 Glenn Road
Larchmont, NY 10538
REPORTS OF COUNCIL
Councilwoman Seligson said she attended the May 24 meeting of the Zoning Board, they had
discussed two applications close to environmental areas in the Town, and were sensitive to the
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fact that these matters are difficult for both the ZBA members and the applicants. Secondly,
she said on June 13 there would be a public hearing on a Long Island Sound preserve,
including preserving open space around Long Island Sound. All the public is being urged to
attend.
Councilwoman Myers said she had attended the Traffic Committee meeting where there was a
discussion about Weaver Street. We are waiting for a study on the changes made by the
Parent/Teachers Association at Hommocks School concerning drop off patterns to alleviate the
parking problem and to make it safer. She said there was to be an awards show at LMC TV
tomorrow evening. And the Youth Council and the Recreation Department sponsored a outdoor
movie at Hommocks field for 75 kids, the fields were sprayed for mosquitoes before anyone sat
on them.
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
The Supervisor said she and the Town Board have met with the Larchmont Library Board and
the Village of Larchmont Board where they discussed what happens to surplus funds in the
budget. She thanked Mr. Dentzer who had explained how the financial database can be
accessed. The newsletter had been sent out.
She said this had been a sad week for the Town, and the Board, since hearing the of the man
being killed by the tree falling, and her sympathies, and regards went out to the family.
ADJOURNMENT
The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be June 21, 2000 and July 19,
2000.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson the meeting was
adjourned in memory of Miguel Barajas who was killed by a fallen tree.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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