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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_02_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 FEBRUARY 7, 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 Town Attorney - Not Present 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. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 8:40 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 Wittner presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on Commissioner Wittners motion, seconded by Commissioner Myers, 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: Atlantic Westchester Inc. 472.94 AT&T 47.69 Excelsior Garage 2731.88 Giacomo Service Center, Inc. 10.00 Home Fair Camera 46.98 IOS Capital 169.74 Metro Corn North 156.00 MSL Refrigeration 203.50 Nextel 195.62 N F PA 115.00 Poland Spring 85.51 T.C.D 63.00 Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department 64.45 United Water New Rochelle 204.08 February 7, 2001 U.S Online Network 176.95 Verizon 489.59 TOTAL 5232.93 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Commissioner Wittner said she had missed the last Fire Council meeting because of inclement weather, and that she wanted to thank the Fire Department for the great Inspection Dinner. Commissioner Odierna requested from the Town Administrator a running record of the phone bills every month. Mr. Altieri said he would get a summary, but that emergency service phones tend to be expensive as well as is the cost of the equipment. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Myers, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 8:42 PM. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS The Supervisor then invited Richard Rivera, Police Chief to speak about the arrests made recently of burglars responsible for a rash of burglaries in the Town and in the schools. Chief Rivera reported his department had recovered over$20,000 or more of goods, including a safe. They had done a great job securing warrants to search the homes of the burglars. This arrest cleared about 10 school burglaries at Chatsworth and Mamaroneck Avenue schools. Supervisor O'Keeffe congratulated him and his department, saying it was excellent work. The Chief said the following all did an outstanding job on this case: Officers: Suzanne Debaunn, Harry Peterson, Det/Sgt McCarthy, Detective John Infelice, Youth Officer Robert Reynolds and Detective Tom Gissin. The Supervisor thanked him and then asked about the DARE program, explaining there was some concern regarding the continuation of the program because of time requirement mandates being put on the school. They had discussed with DARE Officer, Tom Houlihan the possibility of trying to consolidate the number of classes. Detective Jerry McCarthy answered questions regarding the DARE program, explaining it was geared towards 5t" and 6t" graders. He was the prior DARE Officer and said he had received letters and still receives them 4 years later from graduates of the program. He thought it not sufficient to just offer it to 5t" graders, although its a start, it should be followed up with other programs in the school. Even trying to integrate lessons to make it shorter seems to diminish the impact of the program. The Board members all thanked the Chief and Detective McCarthy for attending the meeting. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 2 February 7, 2001 1. Appointments -Zoning Board Beautification Committee On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Richard Coico as a member of the Zoning Board , to fill the unexpired term of Renee Simon, effective immediately and expiring February 2004. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Laura Sprengelmeyer as a member of the Beautification Committee. effective immediately. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 2. Set Public Hearing - Change Speed Limitation - Dillon Road Mr. Altieri explained that the Traffic Committee is recommending to the Town Board that the speed limit on Dillon Road be lowered from 30 mph to 25 mph. Residents of the area appeared before the Traffic Committee to express their concerns about the number of vehicles that travel down the street at excessive speeds. Dillon Road has two very sharp bends between Parkland Avenue and the entrance to the conservation area. Within the last six months there was an automobile accident that involved an overturned vehicle. It appears that the vehicle overturned because of excessive speed. Members of the Traffic Committee have visited the site and agreed that the geometry of the road was unique and warranted a lower speed limit. A public hearing must be set to consider a local law to reduce the speed limit on the street. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for a public hearing on Lowering the Speed Limit on Dillon Road for March 7, 2001 at 8:15 PM in the Court Room of the Town Center; 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: 3 February 7, 2001 Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 3. Authorization - Sale of Surplus Equipment Mr. Altieri explained that before vehicles can be sold they must be declared as surplus and then authorization can be given to him to execute the sale after newspaper notice and receipt of sealed bids. Car number 82, a 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will not be auctioned off, because Bill Aughavin, the code enforcement officer will be using it. Truck number 199 (will be transferred to Highway Department to replace numbers 193 & 198). On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the auction and sale of surplus equipment as follows: Fleet# Year Make & Model VIN Department Minimum Bid 4 1995 Chevy Caprice 1G1BL52P4SR170158 Police $ 2,000 8 1997 Ford Crown Victoria 2FALP71W7VX183710 Police $ 3,000 63 1989 Chevy Celebrity lGlAW51WOK6221352 Pool Car $ 500 67 1989 Chevy Caprice 1 G1 BL5179KR229440 Pool Car $ 750 86 1987 Subaru GL JF2AC75B7HF238213 Police $ 250 189 1988 International Dump 1 HTZMGHNOJH552320 Highway $ 5,000 193 1988 GMC Pickup 1GTGK34K3JE532028 Highway $ 2,500 198 1990 Dodge Pickup 1 B7KM26Z2LS711531 Highway $ 800 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 4. Resolution - Dredging of Hudson - ITEM HELD OVER 5. Request from American Red Cross - Flying Flag at Town Center The Supervisor explained a request was received from the American Red Cross to allow the flying of their flag during the month of March, which is Red Cross month. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby grant permission to fly the American Red Cross flag at the Town Center during the month of March to commemorate Red Cross month. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 4 February 7, 2001 6. Resolution - Reimbursement of Property Taxes - Group Homes Supervisor O'Keeffe said this was in response to a request sent to her from Paul Feiner, Supervisor of the Town of Greenburgh. The request was to adopt a resolution asking our State representative to reimburse municipalities for the costs incurred when properties are removed from assessment rolls when designated as group homes. It seems unfair to have the municipalities bear the brunt of the State unfunded mandates. Following discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the following resolution was passed. WHEREAS, municipalities and their school, fire, and county governments have been paying an unfunded state mandate by providing full services to residents of group homes; and WHEREAS, disbursement of group homes throughout the state is not uniform, thereby causing unfair and disproportional financial burden on some of the states, municipalities, school districts and fire districts; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the state to provide a more equitable sharing of this cost by providing the funding mechanism for this state mandated service; and WHEREAS, the resistance to group homes being sited in the community relates to unfounded state mandates associated with housing group homes and loss of tax ratables. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we urge the Governor and members of the State Legislature to reimburse municipalities, schools, county, and fire districts for taxes lost because of group homes, effective January 1, 2002. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 7. Salary Authorization - Recreation On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, 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: Angel Pomeroy, Head Swim Instr., Hommocks Pool, $19/hr replacing $18/hr rate, eff. 2/4/01 Jen Fatato, Pool Manager, Hommocks Pool, $13/hr, eff. retroactive to 1/24/01 Michael Valenti, Key Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $5.50/hr, eff. retroactive to 1/24/01 John Keenan, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $8.75/hr, eff. retroactive to 1/24/01 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye 5 February 7, 2001 Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye ADDED ITEM - Consent - Order repair - Sanitary Sewers The Administrator explained that there are going to be repairs to the sanitary sewers where leakage is occurring. If a residential street is going to be repaired, the resident will receive three notifications prior to the beginning of the work. The first notification was sent the end of January, the second was sent this week, and the third will be sent 48 hours before the repairs are done. The purpose is to try to take storm water runoff out of the sewer system. Most residents have been informed of the project. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meeting of December 6, 2000, as amended. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Seligson - Abstain (Not at meeting) SUPERVISOR REPORTS The Supervisor reported speaking with one of the 1-95 Thruway engineers regarding the sound barriers, and was told there were delays because of technical difficulties with footings and because of issues with utilities. Therefore the project is delayed to early summer instead of March. Supervisor O'Keeffe said she was happy about the announcement that IKEA had withdrawn their application, she read part of a letter written by Tim Idoni, Mayor of New Rochelle. She said she had learned a lot during this process, wanted to thank everyone who had put forth this great effort to stop this project. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. O'Gorman, a Town resident, said he was glad the IKEA issue was over. He had observed that the Town had never put down IKEA, but only spoke of protecting our children from traffic and our residents from fumes and the effect on their quality of life. REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilman Odierna said the first meeting of the Election Reform coalition had turned out well, many issues were discussed and we will be having another meeting next month to iron out what issues and laws need to be addressed. 6 February 7, 2001 Councilwoman Myers reported the Youth Council had sponsored a Volleyball Tournament, held at the Hommocks, with superb attendance. A battle of the Bands was held for the third time this year at Harbor Island and over 200 kids attended, which was a huge increase from the usual 30 to 40. The admission fee was $3 and the winning band had won half of the attendance fee. Councilwoman Wittner reminded applicants referred to the Coastal Zone Management Commission, that they must appear or the application will not be reviewed. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be February 14 and March 7. On motion of Council Wittner, seconded by Council Myers the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 PM. 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