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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000_07_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 JULY 19, 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 Councilman Ernest C. Odierna Councilwoman Nancy Seligson ALSO PRESENT: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Charlene Indelicato, 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 HEARING -Amend Chapter 147 - Relating to the Issuance of Parking Permits in Town Owned Parking Lots The Public Hearing Notice was read into the record PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on July 19, 2000, 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 Chapter 147 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck Originally adopted December 20, 1967, amended by Local Laws No. 9 - 1996 and No. 3 - 1999. The purpose of the Local Law is to Amend Chapter 147 as it relates to the issuance of parking permits in Town owned parking lots to residents of the Town. The full text of this Local Law may be examined and copies obtained at the Town Clerk's Office, during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or until 4:00 PM during June, July and August) at 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the hearing was declared open. Mr. Korngold, a New Rochelle resident, said even though he had sent in a letter he wished to speak. He said his parents lived in the Town on Lafayette Road and thought it thoroughly unfair that he not be allowed to use the Town lot, adding that people having permits should be grandfathered into the law. Gerald Paley, a New Rochelle resident, said he too was opposed to the change and there should be some accommodation to those people who presently hold a permit. The Supervisor explained that she had been receiving calls from Town residents who were unable to obtain a permit in the Town lot. She said that adequate notification had been given to non-residents to allow them time to make other arrangements but it was incumbent upon the Town Board to make these spaces available to Town residents. July 19, 2000 Councilman Odierna asked if there was a time frame set for adding spaces on Vine Street. Mr. Altieri said there had been no firm decision made on how the spaces would be placed or used. Mr. Korngold suggested that the permits be continued on a month to month basis, that it was not right for the Town to throw them out of the spaces. Councilwoman Wittner replied that many of our residents were coming in demanding the spots and she felt they should have the right to them, especially since it is taxpayer dollars which maintain them. The discussion then continued on the same issues. The following communications were entered into the record: Ms. Nancy Seligson Council Member Town Council Town of Mamaroneck 740 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York 10543 Dear Council Member Seligson: 1 am in receipt of the letter from Town Clerk Patricia DiCioccio concerning a proposed change in the parking regulations at the Larchmont train station which would ban non- resident parking at the station. 1 am writing to you to express my opinion on the subject because 1 will probably not be able to attend the public meetings scheduled for March 1, 2000. 1 respectfully request that you consider my comments and that you do not take lightly the personal hardships you will be imposing on your neighbors in surrounding communities by this proposed restriction. 1 also request that a copy of this letter be placed into the record at the March 1 meeting. First, 1 am unaware if you are personally familiar with the history of the prior attempts to restrict access to non-resident parkers. A number of years ago a similar proposal was made at the Town Council meeting. Due to reconstruction at the Larchmont train station there was a fear that there would be a shortage of spaces and non-residents were temporarily assigned parking spaces in a parking lot by the tennis courts as well as on Myrtle Boulevard at a point where the road makes a right angle bend at Madison Avenue. Subsequently two years ago, all non-resident parkers where moved to spaces by the tennis courts off Myrtle. On prior occasions when 1 have attended these meetings, there was a presentation by a non-resident with photographs of the parking lot showing many empty parking spaces during the day. 1 can attest that 1 have earlier this year on two occasions have had reason to be at the parking lot at 11 AM and found there were many empty spaces. 1 am somewhat puzzled if this new restriction is actually needed at this time. Although 1 can't speak for all of the non-resident parkers, most of these parkers are residents of New Rochelle who park at the Larchmont station because the Larchmont station is geographically closer than the New Rochelle station. For those parkers who live in the Larchmont Woods section of New Rochelle, they are physically closer to the train station than many of the residents of the Town of Mamaroneck. 1 have a reason which is as much personal as an issue of proximity to the station. Since 1956, my parents have lived in the Town of Mamaroneck on Lafayette Road. 1 am a former resident having attended the Mamaroneck School system from Murray Avenue School through Mamaroneck High School and a former home owner on Alden Road. My parents are now elderly and it is necessary for me to occasionally stop at their home when 1 come home from work and check on their welfare. Since they only live a few blocks from the Larchmont railroad station, it becomes a major personal burden for me if 1 am unable to park at the station. The non-resident parkers are not asking for special treatment. In fact all non-resident parkers pay a significant annual permit fee to the Town as well as being required to pay a daily fee of two dollars at the meters. For the Town Council to impose these new restrictions essentially banning people who have come to rely on their ability to park at the train station is exceptionally unfair and cold hearted. Although 1 don't agree with a ban, 1 could understand a restriction on new permits to non-residents. However, the abrogation on the right to park on people who have been parking at the station for many years is a wholly unfair and selfish act. 1 would suggest that if such a ban is voted, that all present non-resident parkers be given the right to continue to renew their permits, with, restrictions only on new permits to non-residents. 2 July 19, 2000 You should also be aware that when such restrictions were previously proposed by the Town Clerk, Supervisor Elaine Price was instrumental in suggesting a way for non- residents to be allowed to continue to park at the station. Clearly, Supervisor Price was aware of the hardship this ban on non-resident parking would engender and she was able to find a way for non-residents to continue to park near the train station. 1 urge you to think long and hard about these imposed restrictions and the personal hardship that such a restriction will create. Your obligation on the Town Council is not just a narrow obligation only to your residents, but also to your neighbors in adjoining communities and 1 believe a good neighbor policy to your neighbors should be considered an obligation on your part. Thank you taking the time to read my comments on this matter. Very truly yours Paul J. Korngold On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the hearing was declared closed and upon their motion and second the following local law was adopted: LOCAL LAW NO. 9 -2000 This Local Law shall amend Chapter 147 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck originally adopted December 20, 1967 amended by Local Laws 9-1996 and No. 3-1999. Section 1 - Purpose: As a result of even further limitations placed on available parking by other nearby communities and the limited available parking within the Town, the purpose of the Local Law is to restrict the issuance of parking permits in Town owned parking to residents of the Town. Section 2 -Amendment to Section C of Chapter 147: C. The Town Clerk may only issue parking permits to residents of the Town for parking in Lots 1 and 3. At the time of application for a parking permit for either Lot 1 or Lot 3, the applicant shall submit proof of residency to the Town Clerk. D. Amended to read as follows: Commencing on September 1, 2000, the Town Clerk shall issue permits to residents of the Town of Mamaroneck only. 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 the Local Law which may be implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provisions determine. Section 5 - Effective Date: This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. The above local law was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 3 July 19, 2000 The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 9:00 PM. 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 Seligson presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on Commissioner Seligson 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. 134.75 AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 80.00 AT & T Wireless 107.25 AT &T 31.83 ARCH 89.79 Brewer 32.99 Car quest 9.79 Con Edison 147.42 Con Edison 2.06 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 5,862.65 Fire Hooks Unitd. Inc. 65.00 Giacomo Service 481.48 Grants of Larchmont 260.00 Hannay Reels Inc. 870.00 Joseph A. Russo, Jr. 342.75 Librett 28.98 Lucent Technologies 50.15 Poland Spring 33.17 Sound Shore Pest Control 120.00 SSHC for Occupational Health 215.00 Staples 56.44 State Line Fire & Safety Inc. 115.40 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters 204.36 Tri-City Auto Parts 33.28 Unistrut Buffalo 304.26 Westchester Elevator 170.00 Westchester Joint Water Works 1,318.44 TOTAL 11,167.24 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Supervisor O'Keeffe reported that there had been a fire the prior evening at 14 North Chatsworth Avenue. There had been no injuries and she was proud of the job done by our Chiefs and by our fire department. 4 July 19, 2000 Mike Liverzani outlined that a call had come in on 911 at 10:30 reporting a fire on the fifth floor, flames were coming out of the court side and smoke coming out on the street side. He said the fire was very hot and smoky which are tough conditions to work under, but it was put out quickly, and was caused by candles. The fire had done damage to the walls of the apartment but no where else, and that one police officer had been overcome by smoke but was okay. The Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck had gone on stand by for the Town and he thanked them. Up to seventy firefighters had responded as well as VAC and the EMS. The Board members then all thanked him and his department for a fine job and for their bravery. 2. Fire Report -June 2000 Chief Liverzani then read the following report outlining the responses to calls made during the month of JUNE 2000. It summarizes the nature and origin of calls, the number of personnel responding and the total times spent at fire calls. NATURE OF CALLS: GENERAL 28 MINOR 05 STILLS 03 OUT OF TOWN 01 MONTHLY DRILL 01 EMS 14 TOTAL 52 TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 395 TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 13 HOURS AND 37 MINUTES There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Odierna, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 9:20 PM. ITEM OUT OF ORDER PROCLAMATION - BILL ZIMMERMAN The Supervisor read the following Proclamation to Mr. Zimmerman who was leaving to go to a new position in the City of New Rochelle. He was introduced and she read: PROCLAMATION WILLIAM V. ZIMMERMANN WHEREAS, William V. Zimmermann, Recreation Superintendent, has been appointed to direct New Rochelle's Department of Parks and Recreation; and WHEREAS, BILL has served the residents of the Town of Mamaroneck for the past seventeen years (17); and WHEREAS, his dedication and devotion to the Town residents have been repeatedly demonstrated by untiring performance of his duties; and WHEREAS, BILL'S reputation for professionalism and attention to detail is well deserved in our community; and 5 July 19, 2000 WHEREAS, BILL'S oversight of complicated and complex projects, notably the renovation of the Hommocks Ice Rink and Hommocks Pool Complex, led to the successful completion of these projects. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck,join with the residents and members of the Town Board to recognize and thank BILL for his service to our community and wish him many happy and healthy years in his new position in New Rochelle. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 19th day of July 2000. The Board all congratulated him and thanked him for the fine job he did while working for the Town and Councilwoman Myers added her thanks on behalf of the Youth Council. PRESENTATION - 1999 TOWN OF MAMARONECK ANNUAL REPORT The Supervisor thanked the Assistant to the Administrator, Paulette Gabbriellini, who had been instrumental in putting this document together. She said it summarizes the legislative and department actions taken during the past year as well as outlining the functions of all the departments. Councilwoman Wittner added it describes the functions of Boards, Committees and Commissions too and anyone wishing a copy could call and it would be sent to them. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - Human Rights Commission - Library Board Councilwoman Wittner, liaison to the Human Rights Commission, said that Grace D'Alesio was an Executive Assistant at Sieman Corporation and had good analytical ability and would be a real asset on this commission. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Grace D'Alesio as a member of the Human Rights Commission, to serve a term of office of three years, effective July 19, 2000 and terminating March 2003. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Councilwoman Myers requested that the appointment to the Library Board be deferred until an agreement could be reached in work session on who should be appointed. Supervisor O'Keeffe replied that this matter was agreed upon to be voted and had been lingering for the past three months. Councilwoman Myers asked it be put off for another month. It was decided to go ahead with the appointment of Carolyn Parlato. Supervisor O'Keeffe put her name in motion, stating Ms. 6 July 19, 2000 Parlato was a long time resident of the Town, had a law degree, three children, was General Counsel to TWA, and was a constant user of the library. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Carolyn Parlato as a member of the Library Board, to serve a term of office of five years year, effective immediately and terminating May 2005. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Myers - Nay 2. Approval of Certiorari On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the settlement of the following certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney, Charlene Indelicato: El-Tech Technology, Inc. - 7 Woodland Avenue Block 603 Lot: 299 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction 1999 $99,600 $75,000 $24,600 25% The Town will refund approximately $340.00 for the year in question. Joseph Gude- 1411 Mamaroneck Avenue Block 813 Lot: 236 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction 1999 $17,500 $14,500 $3000 17% The Town will refund approximately $45.00 for the year in question. Sreenivasa Murthy - 14 Sherwood Oval Block 616 Lot: 550 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction 1999 $18,700 $16,000 $2,700 14% The Town will refund approximately $40.00 for the year in question. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 7 July 19, 2000 3. Authorization -Appraisal Services - Tax Certiorari Mr. Altieri said since Sound Federal Savings and Loan Association at 300 Mamaroneck Avenue has filed a certiorari proceeding seeking a substantial reduction, and in view of the potential scope of the certiorari a preliminary appraisal and income analysis is critical to the settlement negotiations on this property. There is a proposal from Brian Kenny Appraisals to conduct a preliminary appraisal of the property at 300 Mamaroneck Avenue. The Town has used Brian Kenny Appraisals in the past and been satisfied with his work product. Therefore authorization is requested to retain Brian Kenny Appraisals as per his submitted proposals. On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Brian Kenney Appraisals to conduct a preliminary tax certiorari appraisal for 300 Mamaroneck Avenue at an estimated cost to the Town of$1,500; 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 4. Resolution - Parkland Dedication Councilwoman Wittner read the following resolution and mentioned that it affected three conservation areas: WHEREAS, On September 14, 1983, a resolution was passed dedicating the following areas for park and recreation purposes: Memorial Park, Larchmont Gardens Lake, Hommocks Fields, Sheldrake River Trails, Leatherstocking Trail, Hommocks Conservation Area and Premium River Conservation Area, and; WHEREAS, Although the above mentioned properties are shown on the Official Town Map as dedicated park and recreation areas, block and lot numbers had not been recited in the dedication, and; WHEREAS, 685 Weaver Street (Block 103-5) will now be dedicated for park and recreation purposes, and; WHEREAS, The Town Board wishes to reiterate the dedication of such land for park and recreation purposes and to delineate those areas further dedicated as conservation areas which are denoted below and recite the particular Block and Lot Numbers for all parcels. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following properties be dedicated for park and recreation purposes and further that the following stated areas are also designated as conservation areas: 8 July 19, 2000 Leatherstocking & Sheldrake River Hommocks Trails Memorial Park Conservation Area Conservation Area 126-429 415-1 105-45 126-518 106-1 126-624 107-1 127-56 204-1 127-177 205-185 205-205 Hommocks Field Larchmont Gardens Lake 208-788 209-118 411-1 215-518 222-257 413-1 224-45 225-514 Premium River 228-78 Conservation Area 685 Weaver Street 228-156 314-88 504-478 103-5 320-950 505-218 320-202 505-229 505-264 505-510 506-320 506-325 506-460 506-487 There was a discussion on the locations and Councilwoman Wittner thanked the Town Assessor Susan Bickerstaff for all her help. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the above resolution was adopted. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 5. Authorization -Amendment Ice Rink/Pool Concession Agreement The Administrator explained effective June 1, 2000 the Town entered into a new food concession agreement at the Hommocks Ice Rink and Hommocks Pool. The new concessionaire at the rink is the Slap Shot Cafe Incorporated. Slap Shot Cafe Incorporated has approached the Town to seek an amendment to the License Agreement as a result of the closure of the main pool at Hommocks. Under the terms of the current lease the concessionaire pays $850.00 per month to rent the concession space. In addition, the concessionaire pays an estimated $400.00 per month for gas and electric charges and 2% of gross revenue. The 2% gross revenue fee is payable to the Town on a quarterly basis. Slap Shot Cafe's proposal to the Town assumed a weekly revenue at the pool of between $3,500.00 and $4,000.00. They have reported to us that since June 17, 2000 when the pool was originally scheduled to open total gross revenue is $5,000.00. Slap Shot Cafe has laid off two of the three personnel originally hired to run the concession. One of the principals of Slap Shot Cafe is now serving as a second counter attendant at the concession stand. It would appear that some form of an amendment to the lease is appropriate in view of the current situation. Slap Shot Cafe's original proposal to the Town was to waive the monthly rental monthly utility cost and 2% concession fee for a period of 12 months. Our response to that proposal was that it appeared excessive in view of the fact that the pool is scheduled to reopen August 1 2000 and the rink will open in October. The staff recommendation is to waive the aforementioned fees and charges for the period June 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000. The lost revenue to the Town amounts to $8,750.00 not including the 2% 9 July 19, 2000 Concession fee. Based upon an estimated revenue of$3,750.00 per week for the pool season and the first half of the ice rink season the 2% concession fee is estimated to be between $750.00 and $1,300.00. The difficulty in estimating the 2% fee is that between the closure of the pool and the opening of the ice rink concession revenues are spotty because of the lack of continuous activity at the facility. The Board may remember that at the time the Town received proposals Slap Shot Cafe was far and away the best proposal submitted. The other concessionaires appeared to lack the necessary experience to run a concession of this type. Also Slap Shot Cafe has received very high reviews from those that are using the pool at this time. When reviewing Slap Shot Cafe's statistics we would agree that under the current conditions it is not feasible for them to keep the concession stand open. To force Slap Shot Cafe to run at such an extreme loss would likely result in poor service to the community. Therefore authorization is requested to issue an amendment to the concession license agreement as described above. Councilman Odierna said at the Recreation Commission meeting all the members had endorsed the awarding of the contract to Slap Shot. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize that Slap Shot Cafe is hereby awarded an amendment to the June 1, 2000 contract to provide concessionaire services at the Ice Rink ; 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. Set Public Hearings AMENDMENT TO CONSERVATION LAW On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing to amend Local Law 3-1966 of the Town of Mamaroneck known as Chapter 77 of the Mamaroneck Town Code, Conservation Areas, for August 23, 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: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 10 July 19, 2000 ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing to adopt a local law for procedures for the removal of members of Boards, Commissions and Committees of the Town of Mamaroneck, for August 23, 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: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye ESTABLISH PARKING AREAS - BURTON ROAD On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing to repeal the no parking between signs on Burton Road on the northeast side of the street, for August 23, 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. ESTABLISH PARKING AREAS - RICHBELL ROAD On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing to adopt a local law for additional parking space on Richbell Road, for August 23, 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: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye 11 July 19, 2000 Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye ESTABLISH NO PARKING, STANDING OR STOPPING ZONE - COOPER ROAD RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing to adopt a local law to establish a no parking, standing or stopping zone on Cooper Road, for September 6, 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: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS - EMERSON STREET On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing to adopt a local law to install a stop sign at the intersection at Emerson Road where it intersects with Edgewood Avenue and Maple Hill Drive, for August 23, 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: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 7. Salary Authorizations COMMUNITY SERVICES On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Margaretta Elaine Auston, in the amount of$32,175, for her services as a community outreach worker in the Community Services office, effective July 31, 2000; and 12 July 19, 2000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Catherine Moore, in the amount of$14 per hour, for her services as a part time employee in the Community Services office, effective July 31, 2000; and The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye RECREATION On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize a salary adjustment to Jill Fisher, to adjust the bi-weekly salary to include an $800 stipend for the period that she serves as Interim Recreation Superintendent, effective immediately; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2000 Town Budget that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Shannon Russell Key Attendant Hommocks Pool $6.25/hour eff. retro. to 7/1/00 Lee Jagoda Tennis Instructor $9/hour eff. retro. to 6/26/00 Alexandra Counselor Murray Pre School $105/week retro. to 6/27/00 Bonanno Elnorah Boone Counselor Monroe Pre School $215/week retro. to 6/27/00 Amelia Cruz Counselor Monroe Pre School $160/week retro. to 6/27/00 Cecilia Gonzalez Counselor Monroe Pre School $145/week eff. retro. to 6/27/00 Kevin Keller Counselor Monroe Pre School $115/week eff. retro. to 6/27/00 Wanda Manns Counselor Monroe Pre School $185/week eff. retro. to 6/27/00 Dina Caldwell Fitness Specialist Pre Schools $20/hour eff. retro. to 7/5/00 Arlene Hannon Music & Fitness Pre Schools $20/hour eff. retro. to 7/5/00 Specialist Darius Coles Counselor Hommocks $195/week eff. retro. to 6/27/00 Playground Kerry deCurtis Counselor Hommocks $190/week eff. retro. to 6/27/00 Playground Tiffany Murray Counselor Hommocks $210/week eff. retro. to 6/27/00 Playground Candice Offutt Counselor Hommocks $230/week eff. retro. to 6/27/00 Playground Robert Rivers Counselor Hommocks $195/week eff. retro. to 6/27/00 Playground Michael Rose Counselor Hommocks $208/week eff. retro. to 6/27/00 Playground Charise Solitario Counselor Hommocks $190/week eff. retro. to 6/27/00 Playground Edward Vigue Counselor Hommocks $190/week eff. retro. to 6/27/00 Playground The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: 13 July 19, 2000 Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the special meeting of April 12, 2000 as amended. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Supervisor O'Keeffe said she had spoken to the County Executive regarding the ground spraying to kill the mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus and that a new type had been discovered in New Rochelle, which bites both at night and during the day, but they don't know if it bites humans. The area will be sprayed tomorrow night with Anvil from 11:30 PM to 4:00 AM. She suggested residents close windows and turn fans off, keep children and animals inside and that plants be covered. The Board then discussed the issues of spraying vs. not spraying. Councilman Odierna said the Web Committee had met and we have hopes to have a outline of the site ready by September. Councilwoman Wittner said that Janet Beal had retired recently. She read part of Janet's article appearing in "Soundview News" which she found both touching and profound. I will greatly miss Kathie Kopa and my co-staffer Katherine Ohmer. Department policy is to work to your strengths and Katherine and I both know what it is to be appreciated for a great variety of ideas and projects. Kathie sets strenuously high standards, for herself first and us second, but it means when you've carried out a project you can be proud of what you've done. And, while I've frequently been tired, I've never been bored! Partly because it's a completely confidential office and partly because so many different things to on, it's hard to explain "what we do,"- we have to pull it all together with "and we also...and we also..."Rent subsidy, housing advocacy, Meals-on-Wheels, Larchmont senior Center, senior transportation, community information programs, and information and referrals for all kinds of support services, programs and benefits- and that's only the list of main-headings. A lot of people don't realize how unique Community Services is. First, it's a department of both the Village of Larchmont and the Town of Mamaroneck. Second, it's the entree to all kinds of human services. Many people thin k human services are for "the poor," "the needy"- well, that's not the whole picture. Being wealth and well-educated and smart doesn't prevent you from getting sick, or old, or fired. It doesn't keep you from worrying about a neighbor or facing your parents'need for a nursing home. We can give people the tools to apply for rent subsidy or welfare or Medicaid, but "human services"is really about being human. And it's about serving. It's about being the place to call when you don't know whom to ask and, much as we can help people apply for programs, 14 July 19, 2000 Community Services is not about putting people in programs, it's about putting people on their feet with their self-respect intact after one of life's bad blows. If a program helps, fine - it not, we've got a lot of other ideas, and the main commodity we have to offer is respect for the individual who is living with the problem that needs to be solved. So, even though it's time for me to leave, I'm taking a great deal with me. There's been something new to learn every day of the week, and I've been privileged to learn lessons about respect and the worth of every person that will last forever. There's an old saying that teachers teach as they are taught. Since I've learned my lessons from the example of a truly remarkable, caring and innovative Director, Kathie Kopa, I've got a lot to offer wherever I go. I am truly better for her care, concern and tireless work, and so is our community. Councilwoman Seligson said she had attended a Zoning Board meeting where they had discussed a problem with a resident who keeps a chicken coop and the number of chickens are increasing in numbers. She said the Planning Board had discussed flooding issues on Fenimore Road. Councilwoman Myers had in addition to the Traffic meeting, a successful meeting of the Cable TV Board of Control with Cablevision. The Board of Architectural Review, her other liaison responsibility, would be meeting the following evening. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be August 23 and September 6. On motion made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 PM. Submitted by Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk 15 July 19, 2000 11C L E RKS E RV E R1SERVER1Docu mentslM i n utes12000m i nf107-19-00x.doc 16