HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_06_21 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 20, 2001 AT 8:15 PM IN THE
COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST
ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
PRESENT:
Supervisor Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner
Councilwoman Judith A. Myers
Councilman Ernest C. Odierna
Councilwoman Nancy Seligson
ALSO PRESENT:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
William Maker, Town Attorney
Patricia A. Samela, Deputy Town Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at 8:30
PM, who then pointed out the location of exits.
PUBLIC HEARING - Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes Partial Real Property Tax
Exemptions Law
The following notice was placed into the record:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck on June 20, 2001, at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible, in the Court
Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider
adoption of the following Local Law:
The purpose of the Local Law is to "Grant a Partial Real Property Tax Exemption as
Authorized by Section 459-c of the Real Property Tax Law to Persons with Disabilities and
Limited Incomes."
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the hearing was
declared open.
The Attorney explained that this statute is mandated by the State of New York and is beyond
the power of the Town Board to change. The exemption is broad enough to qualify most with
disabilities encompassing those that are married and/or siblings who are also eligible if they
meet the combined income guidelines. Under this provision only one exemption is allowed
meaning if someone is both a senior and is disabled they can only apply for one of the
exemptions. He then read sections of the proposed local law. Mr. Maker said that he had
asked the Assessor, Susan Bickerstaff, if her office could administer this law and was
informed by the Assessor that they could. The law applies to Town taxes only.
Councilman Odierna said there seemed to be no flexibility in the law. Councilwoman Myers
asked how disabled seniors can determine which would be the better exemption. The
Attorney said the benefits are identical.
The Supervisor asked if there was anyone who wished to speak either against or in favor of
the proposed law, there were none.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the hearing was
declared closed.
June 20, 2001
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following
Local Law was adopted:
Local Law No. 6 -2001
This local law shall be known as the "Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes Partial
Real Property Tax Exemption" Law.
Section 1 — Purpose:
The State of New York has enacted legislation, codified as section 459-c of the Real Property
Tax Law and entitled "Persons with disabilities and limited incomes". That statute went into
effect on August 16, 2000. It enables a local government to adopt a local law, granting a
partial exemption from real property taxes to persons with disabilities who have limited
income. The purpose of this local law is to grant the exemption authorized by section 459-c
of the Real Property Tax Law to real property owned residents of the Town of Mamaroneck
who qualify for it.
Section 2 — Definitions:
For the purpose of this local law only,
A. "Assessor" means the assessor of the Town of Mamaroneck.
"Disability" means a physical or mental impairment, not due to current use of alcohol or
illegal drug use, which substantially limits a person's ability to engage in one or more major
life activities, such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing,
hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working.
"Income" includes social security and retirement benefits, interest, dividends, total gain from
the sale or exchange of a capital asset (which may be offset by a loss from the sale or
exchange of a capital asset in the same income year), net rental income, salary or earnings,
and net income from self-employment, but shall be offset by all medical and prescription
drug expenses actually paid by a person with a disability which were not reimbursed or paid
for by insurance.
"Income" shall not include a return of capital, gifts, inheritances or monies earned through
employment in the federal foster grandparent program.
(2.) In computing net rental income and net income from self-employment, no depreciation
deduction shall be allowed for the exhaustion, wear and tear of real or personal property held
for the production of income.
Where title to the real property is vested in either a husband or a wife, "Income" shall
include their combined incomes, except where the husband or the wife, or the ex-
husband or ex-wife is absent from the property due to divorce, legal separation or
abandonment, in which case only the income of the spouse or the ex-spouse residing at
the real property shall be considered.
If a person with a disability is receiving health-care as an inpatient of a residential health
care facility as defined in section twenty-eight hundred one of the Public Health Law of
the State of New York, the "Income" of such person shall be limited to the amount that
such person's income exceeds the amount paid by such person or the spouse or a
sibling of such person for care in such facility.
"Income tax year" means the twelve-month period for which the owner or owners of the real
property filed a federal personal income tax return, or if no such return is filed, the calendar
year.
E. In addition to a person or entity vested with title in fee simple absolute, "Owner" includes
a tenant-stockholder of a cooperative corporation.
A "Person with a Disability" is a person whose disability meets the criteria of Subsection B of
this section and who (i) is certified to receive social security disability insurance (SSDI) or
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supplemental security income (SSI) benefits under the federal Social Security Act, or(ii) is
certified to receive Railroad Retirement Disability benefits under the federal railroad
Retirement Act, or(iii) has received a certificate from the state commission for the blind and
visually handicapped stating that such person is legally blind.
An award letter from the Social Security Administration or the Railroad Retirement Board or a
certificate from the New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped shall
be submitted as proof of disability.
G. "Real property" means the real estate for which an exemption under this local law is
sought. Real property includes real estate held in trust solely for the benefit of a person or
persons who would be eligible to apply for an exemption, pursuant to this local law, were
such person or persons vested with title to that real property in fee simple absolute.
"Sibling" means a brother or a sister, whether related through half blood, whole blood or
adoption.
Section 3 — Exemption:
Except as provided in Section 4 of this local law, (1) where the owner of real property (a) is a
person with a disability, or(b) are one or more persons both of whom have disabilities, or(c)
is a husband, wife or both and one of them is a person with a disability, or(d) are siblings, at
least one of whom has a disability and (2) the income of the person with the disability is
limited by reason of such disability, that real property shall be exempt from taxation by the
Town of Mamaroneck to the extent set forth in the following table, provided an application for
such exemption is made in accordance with the provisions of this local law:
Percentage of Assessed
Valuation Exempt
Annual Income From Taxation
0 to $20,500.00 50%
$20,500.01 to $21,499.99 45%
$21,500.00 to $22,499.99 40%
$22,500.00 to $23,499.99 35%
$23,500.00 to $24,399.99 30%
$24,400.00 to $25,299.99 25%
$25,300.00 to $26,199.99 20%
$26,200.00 to $27,099.99 15%
$27,100.00 to $27,999.99 10%
$28,000.00 to $28,899.99 5%
$29,000.00 and above 0%
Section 4— Limitations on the Exemption:
Any exemption provided by this local law shall be computed after all other partial exemptions
allowed by law have been subtracted from the total amount assessed. Notwithstanding the
previous sentence, no real property may receive an exemption pursuant to both this local law
and Article II of Chapter 195 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck.
No real property shall be eligible for an exemption pursuant to this local law unless the real
property is used exclusively for residential purposes, provided, however, that if any portion
of such property is not used exclusively for residential purposes but is used for other
purposes as well, only such portion that is used exclusively for residential purposes shall be
entitled to the exemption provided by this local law; the real property is the legal residence of
and is occupied in whole or in part by a person with a disability; except when that person is
absent from the real property while receiving health-related care as an inpatient of a
residential health care facility, as defined in section twenty-eight hundred one of the Public
Health Law of the State of New York.
Section 5— Cooperative Corporations:
Although title to the real estate on which a co-operative apartment is located is vested in a
co-operative corporation, for the purpose of this local law only, a person with a disability
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who is a tenant-stockholder of a co-operative corporation shall be deemed to be vested with
title in fee simple absolute to a portion of the real estate owned by the co-operative
corporation. The portion deemed to be vested in a person with a disability shall be the total
percentage calculated by dividing the number of shares of stock owned by the person with a
disability by the number of outstanding shares of stock in the cooperative corporation.
Provided the tenant-stockholder satisfies all of the criteria of this local law, the portion of the
real estate owned by the co-operative corporation that is deemed vested in a tenant-
stockholder who is a person with a disability shall satisfy the definition of"Real Property" in
this local law and thus be eligible for the exemption created by this local law. Any exemption
granted pursuant to this local law shall be credited by the Town of Mamaroneck against the
assessed valuation of the real estate owned by the co-operative corporation.
The reduction in real property taxes realized by the co-operative corporation under this local
law shall be credited by that corporation against the amount of real property taxes payable
by or chargeable to the tenant-stockholder who is a person with a disability.
Section 6 —Application Procedure:
Application for an exemption pursuant to this local law must be made annually by the owner,
or owners of the property, on forms prescribed by the state board of real property services,
and shall be filed in the office of the Assessor on or before June 1st of each calendar year.
Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, proof of a permanent disability need be submitted
only in the year an exemption pursuant to this local law is first sought or the disability is first
determined to be permanent.
By no later than March 31st of each year, the Assessor shall mail to each person who was
granted an exemption pursuant to this local law on the latest completed assessment roll an
application form and a notice that such an application must be filed on or before the taxable
status date and be approved in order for the exemption to continue to be granted. Failure to
mail such application form or the failure of such person to receive it shall not prevent the
levy, collection and enforcement of the payment of the taxes on the real property owned by
such person.
Section 7 — Severability:
Should any provision of this local law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect
any other provisions of this Local Law, which may be implemented without the invalid or
unconstitutional provisions.
Section 8 — Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective 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
On motion of Commissioner Myers, seconded by Commissioner Seligson the Board of Fire
Commissioners was declared open.
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 8:40 PM.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
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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 Myer's 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 220.67
Cleaning System 62.00
Con Edison 179.32
Con Edison 2.00
Diamond Triumph 65.00
Fire End & Croker Corp. 1,983.27
Giacomo Service Center 588.99
HCW of Westchester 225.00
Lauren Abinanti 170.00
Metro Truck Tire Service 338.92
The Tool Nut 427.64
Sound Shore Pest Control 30.00
Technical Electronics 71.00
TCD 24.00
Town of Mam'k Professional 188.64
Verizon Wireless 11.69
Verizon 475.62
Westchester Elevator 170.00
TOTAL 5,333.76
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Councilman Odierna expressed his sympathies for the fire fighters who lost their lives in the
recent fire in Astoria.
The Supervisor reminded everyone the Fireman's Parade would be held on Monday, July 2.
It will be starting at Mamaroneck Avenue School at 7:00 PM sharp. The raindate will be
Tuesday, July 3. Fireworks will be held on July 4 at Harbor Island, Playland and at the High
School.
She said the results of the Fire Election for a new Fire Chief would be available at the next
Town Board Meeting. Michael Liverzani has resigned because he has taken another position
with the Town as the Administrator for the Ambulance District.
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.
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AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization -Westchester Industrial Development Agency Agreement
The Attorney explained the financing arrangement between Harjay and the IDA has ended
and the IDA has conveyed title to this property back to Harjay. Harjay is asking the Town to
enter into an agreement with them which it can record with the County Clerk to, in effect,
remove the financing agreement from the public records.
Councilwoman Seligson asked if this was common place. Mr. Maker replied that it was and
the property would be restored to the tax roll, since the pilot payment was in lieu of taxes.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson the following was
adopted:
WHEREAS, Harjay Corporation ("Harjay") and the Town
entered into an agreement dated June 19, 1985 in connection
with a financing arrangement between Westchester Surgical
Supply Co., Inc. and the County of Westchester Industrial
Development Agency (the "1985 Agreement") involving real
property located in the town of Mamaroneck at 615 Fifth
Avenue (Section 1, Block 131, Lots 333 and 334 and Section
1 Block 132 Lot 8); and
WHEREAS, the transaction between Harjay and the County of
Westchester Industrial Development Agency has been
completed and all of the indebtedness repaid; and
WHEREAS, the Town has been asked by Harjay to enter into
an agreement which, in effect, would expunge the 1985
agreement from the public records of the County of
Westchester.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized to enter into on
behalf of the town of Mamaroneck an agreement with Harjay
which would provide that the 1985 Agreement is of no further
force or effect and shall be removed from the public records
of the County of Westchester.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
2. Authorization - Lease Agreement - Commuter Parking Lot#1
Mr. Altieri explained that the lease agreement was between the Town of Mamaroneck and
Manisbro Incorporated. Manisbro Incorporated is the operator of the automobile service
station located on Vine Street adjacent to commuter lot# 1. This would provide the station
with some parking now that we've demapped Vine Street and are only allowing permit
parking there, and Manisbro previously parked customer vehicles on Vine Street. By
creating commuter parking on Vine Street, we have eliminated the service station's customer
parking. The Town has negotiated with the service station a lease agreement that would
dedicate 14 spaces in commuter Lot#1 for the service station's use. The spaces to be
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assigned to Manisbro would be those spaces immediately adjacent to the building. He said
should there be any default in the rent of$4900 a year the Town could terminate the
agreement, and should there be any other reason to terminate there is a provision for 60
days prior notice.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
lease agreement between the Town and Manisbro Incorporated
for 14 permit parking spaces in Commuter Lot#1 at a rate of
$350 per space for a total rental of$4,900; 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
3. Authorization - Certiorari Settlement
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
the settlement of the following certiorari as recommended
by the Town Attorney, William Maker, Jr.:
Meadow Realty Co.
126 Library Lane
Block: 913 Lot: 53
Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
1999 $22,100 $16,000 $6,100
2000 $22,100 $16,000 $6,100
The Town will refund approximately $200.00; the School District approximately
$2,440.00.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
On motion of Councilman Odierna, 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, William Maker, Jr.:
Antonio Fava
721 Old White Plains Road
Block: 832 Lot: 331
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Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
2000 $20,000 $16,000 $4,000
The Town will refund less than $100.00; the School District approximately $1,600.00
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 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, William Maker. Jr.:
Raymond Noletti
357 Mamaroneck Avenue
Block: 906 Lot: 1
Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
2000 $38,900 $30,000 $8,900
The Town will refund less than $150.00; the School District approximately
$3,550.00
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
4. Authorization - Sale of Surplus Equipment
Mr. Altieri explained that the Town Board declared the Fire Department's 1992 Ford Mini
Attack Pumper as surplus equipment. The sale of the equipment was authorized with a
minimum bid of$30,000.00. On June 4, 2001, the Town opened sealed bids for the
equipment., two bids were received and the highest bid was $28,000.00.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes that the
sale of surplus equipment, a 1992 Ford Mini Attack Pumper,
be awarded to Northeast Fire Apparatus, Inc. at a total cost to
the of$28,000; 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
Odierna - Aye
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Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
The Bids were as follows:
Northeast Fire Apparatus, Inc. 77 Cooper Avenue, Landisville, PA 17538 $28,000.00
New England Equip &Apparatus, Corp. 55 Browning St, #2, Stratford, CT 06615 $ 7,500.00
5. Report of Bids TA-01-4 - Resurfacing Various Roads
Mr. Altieri said two bids were received for this project the lower from ELQ Industries in the
amount of$115,315. The estimate was for between $44 - $47 a ton for the asphalt, because
costs have gone higher the cost per ton has increased to approximately $50 per ton. The low
bid actually now exceeds the budgeted cost, so a transfer of funds from Highway to Capital
Projects would have to also be done in the amount of$45,000.
Councilwoman Myers asked if this will also have to be a consideration for next year's budget.
Mr. Altieri said it would impact the highway budget next year, especially because of the
increasing gas costs.
Supervisor O'Keeffe said the alternative was to leave off streets that had been scheduled to
be resurfaced which would be hard to do.
Councilwoman Wittner said she would love to resurface the whole Town but it's difficult, but
to keep up with the infrastructure resurfacing should be done as scheduled.
There was a rather lengthy discussion on redoing sidewalks, curbs, and the impact of
increasing costs. Councilwoman Myers pointed out with the new asphalt roads cars can go
faster.
Councilman Odierna said the double lines recently painted were done sloppily and the
Administrator should talk to the contractor. The Administrator said a car had driven over it
while wet. The Supervisor suggested cones be put up to prevent that happening.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes that
Contract TA-01-4 be awarded to ELQ Industries, Inc , the
lowest bidder, for the resurfacing of various roads in the
Town of Mamaroneck at a total cost to the of$115,315; 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
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Transfer of Funds
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
Comptroller to transfer$45,000 from the Highway Fund -
Unreserved Fund to the Capital Fund for Road Resurfacing
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for the resurfacing of various roads in 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
6. Salary Authorizations - Recreation
Summer Conservation Corp.
Summer Part Time Clerk -Administrator's Office
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, 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:
Hommocks Pool
Eric Brandom Lifeguard $ 8.00 per hour
Joseph Giorgio Lifeguard $ 9.00 per hour
James Kippax Lifeguard $ 8.00 per hour
Nhu Le Lifeguard $ 8.50 per hour
Paul Neridozinski Lifeguard $10.00 per hour
Craig Ryan Lifeguard $10.25 per hour
Tracy Donohue Key Attendant $ 7.50 per hour
Arthur Coleman Swim Instructor $16.50 per session
Suzi Finneran Alternate Lifeguard $ 8.75 per hour
John Keenan Alternate Lifeguard $ 9.25 per hour
Vi Le Alternate Lifeguard $ 9.25 per hour
Kelly Ryan Alternate Lifeguard $ 8.75 per hour
Rosemarie Carbone Matron $11.00 per hour
Stephanie Allen Alt. EMS Lifeguard $25.00 per session
Ann Anderson Alt. EMS Lifeguard $25.00 per session
Erica Huber Alt. EMS Lifeguard $25.00 per session
HOMMOCKS PLAYGROUND
Inga Meimis Athletic Specialist $3,000/season
Caryn Akin Counselor $202.00 per week
Corey Demas Counselor $225.00 per week
Meredith Dietrich Counselor $180.00 per week
Myriam EI-Amraoui Counselor $160.00 per week
Adam Goldberg Counselor $180.00 per week
Paul Orinda Counselor $210.00 per week
Scott Reynolds Counselor $215.00 per week
Nick Valsangear Counselor $189.00 per week
Nick DeRosa Junior Counselor $146.00 per week
Ann Anderson Lifeguard $8.25 per hour
Ashley Sefecka Lifeguard $9.25 per hour
MONROE PRE SCHOOL
Melina Gesick Unit Leader $250.00 per week
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Jessica Kellogg Unit Leader $300.00 per week
Tracy Donohue Counselor $150.00 per week
Sarah Morehouse Counselor $140.00 per week
Lori Palma Counselor $135.00 per week
Charise Solitario Counselor $140.00 per week
Meghan Zink Counselor $125.00 per week
Tina Marie Chmelecki Fitness Specialist $18.00 per hour
MURRAY PRE SCHOOL
Ali Bonanno Counselor $110.00 per week
Joanne Betker Counselor $140.00 per week
Anna Hammond Counselor $140.00 per week
Rosa Pippo Counselor $140.00 per week
Jen Slyper Counselor $137.00 per week
TENNIS PROGRAMS
Emily Farber-Kaiser Instructor $23.00 per hour
$19.00 per hour
$17.00 per hour
Rachel Farber-Kaiser Instructor $23.00 per hour
$19.00 per hour
$17.00 per hour
Eric Rebhuhn Instructor $15.00 per hour
Scott Druker Instructor $12.00 per hour
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to the following at a rate of$8.50 per hour
and $9.00 per hour for the crew leader, for their services to
work in the Summer Conservation Corp., effective July 9
through August 24, 2001:
Joseph Vitti
Mike Vozza
John Aronson
Jacob Edelstein
Jonathan Warnow
Alex Borsody (effective date 6/25/01 )
Ian Halbwachs
Harry Marvin
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment
of salary to Kathry Correa at the rate of $8.50 per hour, for her
services as a part-time clerk, effective June 25, 2001.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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Councilman Odierna stated he had heard at a meeting last Tuesday the Town was looking for
an employee for the Recreation Department. Mr. Altieri said that the Town was looking for a
Recreation Leader to fill Jill Fisher's old position.
Councilman Odierna suggested the opening be posted on the Town's website.
Mr. Altieri said since this position has to be hired off the civil service list, it was not
appropriate for that type of posting. The Councilman felt that Town residents should be
made aware of positions that were available in the Town. They then discussed the pros and
cons of the issue.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Supervisor read the following letter into the record.
June 9, 2001
Mrs. Valerie Moore O'Keeffe, Supervisor
Town of Mamaroneck
740 West Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, New York 10543
Dear Valerie,
We are writing to express our heartfelt thanks for the wonderful job the Town of
Mamaroneck Police Department did for the funeral of our mother(mother-in-
law). The skill and professionalism displayed by all the police officers was most
impressive. Their kindness and compassion were greatly appreciated by our
entire family.
The funeral procession was handled flawlessly under the direction of Lieutenant J. Michael
Cindrich. The police officers, Patrolman Bob Ashley, Mike Arkins, Richard DiGraziano and
Thomas Houlihan did an outstanding job. We are equally grateful to Sergeant Paul
Degenhardt who, we later found out, went into work on his day off, on his own time, and put
on a uniform to pitch in and help out.
These fine officers are to be commended for the terrific job they did. The Town of
Mamaroneck should be proud to have such fine officers under their employ.
Warm regards,
Brian P. Harrington
Linda S. Harrington
The Town Clerk reminded the Supervisor that a resolution had adopted regarding the Town
Board meeting dates for the summer.
ADDED ITEM:
Dates of Summer Meetings
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Town Board will
be held in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 West
Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck at 8:15 PM during the
months of July and August on July 18 and August 8, 200; and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, there will be a work session of the Town Board
on June 27, 2001 at 6:00 PM in Conference Room A of the
Town Center.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
The Supervisor said that there would be a meeting Thursday night at 7:00 PM at the Harrison
Town House with members of the Thruway Authority regarding resurfacing of the thruway.
She then said there was some confusion over a letter in today's newspaper regarding the
redevelopment of Madison Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard. This area is not in the Village of
Larchmont as stated in the letter; it's in the Town. The developer has had nothing to do with
the proposed medians to be placed along Myrtle Boulevard. The property in question is
privately owned. The builder can build whatever he wants as long as it is in compliance with
Town Codes.
The Administrator said that the new parking area on Vine Street should be completed within
the next two weeks.
The Town Clerk advised the Town Board that her office has taken in $140,000 in revenues for
parking permits to date.
The Supervisor said the Town has hired a code enforcement officer during weekend hours.
Mr. Altieri said that the new person would work late Friday and Saturday afternoons to make
sure that Town residents were not in violation as to the placement of garbage cans at the
curb. The new enforcement officer had been able to cover the entire Town in two days.
Mr. Altieri reminded all that there would be no recycling on Wednesday, July 4 and garbage
would be picked up Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday that week.
He then said that residents would be receiving information within the next week regarding a
pilot program for recycling organic waste (grass, leaves, twigs, branches, etc.) This must be
set out on the curb. Organic waste can be placed in a garbage can or in a brown recycling
bag. Plastic bags cannot be used. This waste will be taken to Port Chester then to New
Jersey to be made into compost and then sold. This program will be mandatory by April
2002.
The Supervisor reminded everyone that leaf blowers cannot be used from June 1 through
September 15.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL
Councilwoman Myers said that the Youth Council had a very successful end of the year
celebration at Harbor Island attended by over 200 kids. She also said that the
Larch mont/Mamaroneck Tennis Team finished second in the finals and had received a
trophy.
Councilman Odierna said that the Election Reform Committee meeting was held on June 8.
County Legislator George Latimer was in attendance, as was Ron Tocci, who had offered
ideas which were workable.
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Councilwoman Seligson said that there was a proposal before the Planning Board from Stop
and Shop to regrade the parking lot and improve the islands. This would not affect the
drainage system and would be completed within a ten day period. The store will also be
closing for several weeks for renovations in the middle of August.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Betty Miller of the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association said there would be a general
meeting of the association this Thursday evening at 7:30 at the Weaver Street Fire House
and former Supervisor Elaine Price, who is the Director of Consumer Affairs would be the
guest speaker. Ms. Miller invited the Board to attend. She said that the thruway noise was a
major concern. The noise seems to be getting worse. She mentioned that a former resident
had donated three dogwood trees and a bench in memory of his wife. Unfortunately
someone has removed the plaque from the bench.
The Supervisor thanked the Women's Club of Larchmont for donating an American Holly
Tree which will be planted at the corner of Palmer Avenue and Weaver Street. There will be a
planting ceremony as soon as the tree arrives.
ADJOURNMENT
The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be July 18 and August 8.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers the meeting was
adjourned at 10:10 PM.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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