HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_01_17 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 JANUARY 17, 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
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.
On motion by Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson the meeting was
open.
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: Ernest C. Odierna
Commissioner: Nancy Seligson
1. Fire Claims:
Commissioner Myers presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on
Commissioner Myers motion, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, 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:
601 2000
AAA Emergency Supply 2,457.00
Atlantic Westchester 1,118.46
Avaya 50.15
Byram Mason & Building Supply 47.90
Cleaning Systems 42.15
Con Edison 2.00
Con Edison 1,801.91
Joseph Caldararo 130.00
Fire-end & Croker Corp. 759.50
Frank Cioffi 299.98
Gall's Inc. 28.98
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MetroCom 1,600.00
Michael J. Acocella 86.11
Michael J. Acocella 166.52
Verizon Wireless 1.97
Sound Shore Health System 1,355.00
Volunteer Firemen's Insurance 68,447.40
Wonder Cleaners 326.45
TOTAL 78,721.48
2001
Westchester Elevator 170.00
Town of Mam'k Professional Firefighters 306.54
TOTAL 476.54
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
2. Monthly Report
Commissioner Myers read the monthly Fire Report.
The following report out lines responses to calls made during the month of December 2000. It
summarizes the nature and origin of calls, the number of personal responding and the total
times spent at fire calls.
NATURE OF CALLS:
GENERAL 31
MINOR 16
STILLS 04
OUT OF TOWN 01
MONTHLY DRILL 01
EMS 15
TOTAL 68
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 622
TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 20 HOURS AND 36 MINUTES
3. Service Award Report -January 1 - December 31
Supervisor O'Keeffe read part of the memo received from the Fire Chief regarding the service
award program for the year 2000: The report shows that 33 of the 41 participants have met
the obligations of the program for this year. This past July, Ex-Chief Gordon Albert became
our first recipient of the Program. For the year 2001, we will drop 5 members from the
program for non-compliance, however, four new members who have completed their
probation and have met the requirements of the program will be enrolled. The program is
working exactly as it was intended to. Attendance at fire alarms has increased, as well as
participation in meetings and drills, and other Fire Department functions. Enthusiasm about
the program continues to be high within the Department, and we expect next year to reflect
an even higher member participation. The Supervisor said she was thrilled with the report
and with the outcome.
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There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Myers, the Commission unanimously
adjourned at 8:45 PM.
Affairs of the Town
1. Authorization - Corridor Agreement - Tellurgy - THIS ITEM WAS HELD OVER
2. Approval - LISWIC Regulations
Supervisor O'Keeffe asked Councilwoman Wittner to explain.
Councilwoman Wittner stated that the LISWIC (Long Island Sound Watershed Intermunicipal
Council) was formed in 1998 with 11 municipalities working together. It started with them
working on a grant on inflow and infiltration for public education and to remediate illegal
hookups. She said the Board has been given the by-laws. She further stated that the Board
of Representatives from LISWIC is looking for someone to act as a coordinator.
Councilwoman Seligson asked why the fiscal year is from June to May and the annual
meeting held in October. Councilwoman Wittner stated that it was to help the Villages, their
fiscal year runs from June to May, and October was the month the grant was awarded.
Councilwoman Myers asked about the two representatives from each municipality.
Councilwoman Wittner replied that she and Mr. Altieri were reps from the Town, Ken Bialo
and Anne McAndrews from the Village of Larchmont, Deborah Chapin and Mike Blau from the
Village of Mamaroneck. There has been good attendance at these meetings. Their next
grant is for code enforcement.
3. Authorization - Certioraris
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
the settlement of the following certiorari as recommended
by the Town Attorney, Charlene Indelicato:
Sound Federal Savings and Loan
300-304 Mamaroneck Avenue
Block 907 Lot: 140
Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
1995 $153,800 $75,000 $78,800 51.2%
1996 $153,800 $75,000 $78,800 51.2%
1997 $153,800 $70,000 $83,800 54.5%
1998 $153,800 $65,000 $88,800 57.7%
1999 $153,800 $60,000 $93,800 61%
2000 $153,800 $55,000 $98,800 64.2%
The Town will refund approximately $7,100.00 for the six years at issue. The loss to the Town
is approximately $1,190 per year.
Gross Brothers Realty Corp.
14-22 Chatsworth Avenue
Block 613 Lots: 278 & 283
Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
1996 $72,600 $55,330 $17,270 23.7%
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1997 $72,600 $54.997 $17,603 24.2%
1998 $72,600 $54,997 $17,740 24.4%
1999 $72,600 $46,014 $26,586 36.6%
2000 $72,600 $45,992 $26,615 36.6%
The Town will refund approximately $1,500 for the 5 years in question. The loss to the Town
is approximately $300 per year.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
4. Authorization - Election Custodian Stipend
Supervisor O'Keeffe explained that this is an adjustment to increase the stipend that the
Town Clerk receives as election custodian, and that a resolution authorizing the increase
was needed.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize an
adjustment to increase the stipend that the Town Clerk
receives as election supervisor from $3,000 to $5,000 per year.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
5. Authorization -Association of Towns' Delegate
Supervisor O'Keeffe explained that this was an annual meeting and that the Board must
appoint a council member to represent the Town. Discussion followed on the eight
resolutions to be voted upon and questioned Resolution No.. 4 - User Fees for Emergency
Services. Mr. Altieri explained that this did not impact our Town.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
Councilwoman Wittner to be appointed as delegate to attend
the Association of Towns meeting on behalf of the Town of
Mamaroneck.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
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6. Authorization - Use of Voting Machines -Village of Larchmont
The Town Clerk explained that this is a yearly request by the Village to use 11 of our voting
machines for the Village election on March 20, 2001.
On motion by Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
use of 11 voting machines by the Village of Larchmont for the
annual Village Election on March 20, 2001 as follows:
District 1 - (Town District 8) at Village Center - Two machines.
District 2 - (Town Districts 6 and 7) at Chatsworth Avenue
School - Lunchroom - Two machines.
District 3 - (Town Districts 9 and 26) at Chatsworth Avenue
School - Lunchroom - Two machines.
District 4 - (Town District 10) at Village Center - Two machines.
Plus three spares.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Supervisor O'Keeffe stated that Councilwoman Odierna and the Town Clerk would be holding
a round table discussion with the League of Women Voters regarding election reform issues.
Other Town Clerks and County Legislators would be invited to attend the meeting to be held
on Friday, January 26, 2001 at 8:30 AM in the Clerk's office.
7. Salary Authorizations - Recreation
On motion by Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers it was
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2001 Town Budget
that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of
salary to the following:
Kimberly Ferraro, Assist Youth Hockey Coach, $6/hour, eff. retro. to 1/3/01.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
ADDED ITEM
Supervisor O'Keeffe explained that the Board needs to consider adopting a resolution in
support of a law that mandates a three year freeze on assessments once there is a court
decision or settlement to a certiorari proceeding. The Town of Greenburgh is prepared to
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defend this action and the Town Attorney went on to further explain that the Town should
take action and write to the Deputy Solicitor General.
Councilwoman Myers made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner to support and
write a letter explaining our concerns.
The above was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
No oral or written communications from audience.
Councilman Odierna asked Betty Miller who was in audience, if she thought it would be better
if the public was heard at the beginning or end of the meeting. She stated end of meeting
was fine.
At this time Supervisor O'Keeffe stated that this was a sad evening because it was the last
meeting for the Town Attorney who was taking a job as County Attorney in White Plains. She
said Ms. Indelicato had served us for five years and speaking for herself this is a real loss.
Councilwoman Wittner also praised the Town Attorney and said she would have to come
back and play softball for the Town.
Councilwoman Myers expressed her thanks and stated that Charlene took the mumble
jumble out of many situations.
Councilwoman Seligson said that she was the only attorney that she has worked with since
being on the Board and that Charlene had been terrific.
Councilman Odierna said that he was glad she was leaving, now his shoulders would be
balanced. He went on to say that he had Elaine Price on one side and Charlene on the other,
telling him what he could or shouldn't say, but he also was sorry to see her leave.
Mr. Altieri said he wanted to thank her, she has been more than a Town Attorney to him,
always was very helpful to me and the Town Staff. Everyone felt very comfortable coming
her.
Charlene then spoke saying that in her five years spent here she has learned much from the
Town, especially the depth of the Town's concern for individuals and an individual's issues.
ADJOURNMENT
The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be February 7 and 21.
On motion made and seconded the meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM into executive session to
discuss litigation and contracts.
Supervisor O'Keeffe wished Charlene God's speed.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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