HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_11_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 NOVEMBER 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
William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney
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.
Oral Communications - Dr. Alan Mason gave an update about the computerized flood control
device at the Larchmont Reservoir.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 8:55 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'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 427.80
AAA Emergency 3,932.60
AAA Emergency 478.00
AAA Emergency 488.64
All American Pressure Washing Service 546.00
American Gun & Uniform 82.96
At & T Long Distance 47.52
Avaya 3.05
Brewer Hardware 265.18
Cleaning Systems 76.35
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Con Edison 124.04
Coyne Textile Service 31.73
Interstate Diagnostics 6,550.00
los Capital 177.69
J & J Barish Elect. Supply Co. 117.16
J & J Barish Elect. Supply Co. 91.14
Medtronic Physio-Control 1,534.74
Metro Truck Tire 565.10
Mount Vernon Ironworks 5,400.00
NYS Academy of Fire Science 1,665.00
Nextel 191.33
N F PA 294.25
Poland Spring 78.51
Sam Gioseffi 850.00
Sunset Printing 961.31
Tri-City Auto Parts 97.16
Town of Mam'k Professional Fire Fighters 204.36
Verizon 289.97
Verizon Wireless 13.03
Westchester Joint Water Works 270.20
Westchester Joint Water Works 102.50
TOTAL 25,957.32
2. FIRE REPORT FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2001
Commissioner Wittner read the following reports submitted by Chief Michael Acocella
which outline responses to calls made during the months of September and October. They
summarize the nature and origin of calls, the number of personnel responding and the total
times spent at fire calls.
FIRE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
NATURE OF CALLS:
GENERAL 40
MINOR 13
STILLS 01
OUT OF TOWN 00
MONTHLY DRILL 01
EMS 16
TOTAL 72
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 692
TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 54 HOURS AND 51 MINUTES
FIRE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
NATURE OF CALLS:
GENERAL 36
MINOR 10
STILLS 00
OUT OF TOWN 01
MONTHLY DRILL 01
EMS 14
TOTAL 62
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 570
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TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 22 HOURS AND 01 MINUTES
Commissioner Wittner read the following announcement:
On Sunday, November 11, 2001 the Town of Mamaroneck FD will be participating in" Say
Thanks to a Hero" luncheon.
The National Hotel and Restaurant Trade Show at the Javits Convention Center in New York
is sponsoring a culinary event to raise funds for The World Trade Center Relief Fund and
The NYC Firefighters Widows and Children's Fund. A Team from our Fire Department is one
of six culinary teams to prepare and demonstrate, in front of an audience, a gourmet meal
for 50 people. Tickets for the event have been pre-sold to show participants and sponsors
for$100.00 each, who will feast on our delights and have a chance to meet and chat with
Emergency Service Workers that were involved with the incident of September 11. This
event will take place over 4 days and raise $120,000.00.
The members of our Department have donated the funds to purchase the food and
necessary supplies.
Our menu will include:
Pumpkin Soup
Grilled Quail
Wild Rice with Cranberry and Pine Nuts
Glazed Acorn Squash
Tangerine - Pomegranate Relish
Please wish us luck in our efforts. Channel 12 News has promised to cover the event.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization - Settlement of Certiorari
On motion of Councilman Odierna, 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, William Maker, Jr.:
Sebastian Contarino
115 Halstead Avenue
Block: 901 Lot: 100
Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
1999 $32,900 $23,800 $9,100
2000 $32,900 $22,000 $10,900
The Town will refund approximately $250.00. The School district will refund (or not
collect) approximately $8,400.00.
James A. Jackson
426 Center Avenue
Block: 825 Lot: 379
Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
1999 $48,600 $43,600 $5,000
2000 $48,000 $43,600 $5,000
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2001 $48,000 $43,600 $5,000
The Town will refund approximately $150.00 for the years at issue. The School
district will refund (or not collect) approximately $6,351.15.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
2. Authorization -Westchester County DWI Agreement
Mr. Altieri explained that this was the renewal agreement between the County of Westchester
and the Town for reimbursement of overtime in connection with the enforcement of DWI
statutes. The County shall reimburse the Town in the amount of$11,400 for this
enforcement activity. There is no increase in the funding for 2002. Authorization is requested
to execute this agreement on behalf of the Town.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
agreement between the Town and the County of Westchester
as amended to receive reimbursement for enforcement of
DWI regulations; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Westchester County will reimburse the
Town to a maximum of$11,400 in 2002.
NOW THEREFORE, 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 - Transfer of Funds - Capital Project#20-03
The Administrator said the sidewalk construction authorized by the Town Board in the
above referenced capital project needs a final transfer of funds. He requested
authorization to transfer$30,089.78 from the Highway Reserve Fund to Capital Project No.
20-03.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
Comptroller to transfer$30,089.70 from Highway Reserve
Fund to Capital Project No. 20-30 for sidewalk construction.
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
4. Resolution - Standard Work Hours - Retirement Benefit
The Administrator explained that according to the New York State retirement law, all
municipal employees, whether they are part time or full time are eligible to receive retirement
benefits. The part time employees are offered the membership in the retirement system as
an option. The municipal employer, however, must establish a standard for crediting part
time employees with retirement benefits. The retirement law further allows a municipal
employer to designate between six and eight hours a day as the standard work hours for all
appointed part time employees for purposes of retirement calculation. It is recommended to
the Town Board that a resolution be adopted establishing six hours per day as the standard
work hours for appointed part time employees.
There was some discussion on the impact this would have and who would actually be
effected by it. The Supervisor asked if a part timer were to work seven hours a day two days
a week, would they be eligible.
The Administrator replied it was based on credit for a service benefit and the numbers would
be averaged out. This was just to establish a standard for the number of hours a part timer
works.
Following further discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by
Councilwoman Myers, it was
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby establish six
hours per day as the standard work hours for appointed part
time employees.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
5. Request for Voting Machines - Mamaroneck Library
The Town Clerk explained this is the yearly request from the Village of Mamaroneck Library
to borrow two voting machines for their budget and trustee vote. She added that all costs
for their use will be paid by the library.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
use of two voting machines to the Mamaroneck Library for
the budget proposition and the election of three trustees on
December 11, 2001.
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. Set Public Hearing -Amendment to Local Law No. 4- 1998: Regulating Food
Establishments
Mr. Maker explained this amendment would modify the local law to include in the
codification what are now just footnotes. There are footnotes which would be repealed and
they would be assigned numbers. You will recall the confusion created recently by the
footnotes that appear in sections 230-25,230-30 and 240-31 of the Codebook. We
determined that the reason for the footnotes is that when Local Law No. 4 1998 was
enacted, two of its sections were not given either alphabetical or numerical designations so
that they could be added to a specific section of the Code. One of them is entitled "Pre-
existing Food-Related Retail Business". We questioned whether it is in the best interest of
the Town to retain that provision since it exempts preexisting food related establishments
from the scope of the Local Law. He said the law requires site plan review for any
expansion of the size of the building, the seating capacity or the parking area of a food
related retail business established after the Local Law's effective date. A pre-existing
establishment which wants to expand would not be subject to the review required by the
Local Law however. The second footnote entitled "Penalties" provides for the fines that
can be imposed for violations of the Local Law. The amendment would wipe out the
exemption and adds a penalty.
Councilman Odierna said he remembers when this law was adopted and it was the intent to
keep existing business exempt, so why are we now changing that provision. It was decided
to set the public hearing and discuss it at that time. The Attorney said the amendment must
be sent to the Planning Board for comment as required by law.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby forward to the
Planning Board the amendment to Local Law No. 4- 1998:
Regulating Food Establishments be referred to the Planning
Board for their consideration.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
7. Salary Authorizations - Recreation
Town Clerk's Office
RECREATION
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, 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:
Michael Chiapparelli, Director, Youth Hockey, $4,050 for season from 11/10/01 to 3/12/02.
Michael Chiapparelli, Alternate Instructor, Youth Hockey, $16/hour, effective 11/10/01.
James Erdman, Assistant Director, Youth Hockey, $1,200 for season from 11/10/01 to
3/12/02.
James Erdman, Instructor, Youth Hockey, $16/hour, effective 11/10/01.
Jason Lividini, Instructor, Youth Hockey, $16/hour, effective 11/10/01.
Richard Leahy, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey, $6.50/hour, effective 11/10/01.
Justin Merolla, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey, $6.50/hour, effective 11/10/01.
Peter O'Byrne, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey, $6/hour, effective 11/10/01.
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Carolyn Krenkel, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey, $6.50/hour, effective 11/10/01.
Steve Thompson, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey, $6/hour, effective 11/10/01.
Joe Mauro, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey, $6.50/hour, effective 11/10/01.
Kim Ferrara, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey, $6.50/hour, effective 11/10/01.
Christopher DeNicola, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey, $5.50/hour, effective 11/10/01.
Mark Poniros, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey, $5.50/hour, effective 11/10/01.
Julie Schliftman, Instructor, Skating School, $15/class, effective retroactive to 11/1/01.
Jack Leeney, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $6.75/hour, effective 11/2/01.
Sam LaRussa, Tennis Instructor, $9/hour, effective retroactive to 10/3/01.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to Cindy Ramos, in the amount of$10 per
hour, for her services as a data entry clerk in the Town
Clerk's Office effective immediately, replacing Marc Samela.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -August 8, 2001 -Work Session
August 8, 2001 - Regular Meeting
August 19, 2001 - Special Meeting
September 5, 2001 - Regular Meeting
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Board minutes from the work session meeting of August 8,
2001 as amended.
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
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Board minutes from the meeting of August 8, 2001 as
amended.
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 Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Board minutes from the special meeting of August 19, 2001
as amended.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Seligson - Abstain
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 September 5, 2001 as
amended.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Supervisor O'Keeffe thanked Ed Clarke for the picture he donated to the Town. The picture
is a reproduction of a post card showing 904 Boston Post Road. Mr. Clarke hired an oil
painter to reproduce it. There will be a ceremony where it will be presented. She also
thanked Councilman Odierna for his donation of a huge flag which once hung over the
Brooklyn Navy Yard, and Councilwoman Myers for all her work on the walk being sponsored
by Friends in Need. She has been instrumental in the involvement of the Youth Council.
Councilwoman Myers reminded everyone the community walk would be held at 1 PM on
November 24, beginning at Mamaroneck High School. The proceeds are earmarked to help
the nine Larchmont/ Mamaroneck families who lost loved ones in the World Trade Center
tragedy.
She said in addition, the Village of Mamaroneck was holding their annual Turkey Trot next
Sunday, November 18, starts at Harbor Island.
Councilwoman Wittner said she had attended the Human Rights Commission meeting, they
had welcomed a Rye Neck School principal and discussed the possible role the Human
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Rights Commission could play in bringing more diversity to the School Board Selection
Committee. The Coastal Zone Management Commission had discussed two wetland
referrals, they were difficult applications as they were for changes with the 100 foot buffer,
and its hard for the Commission to make recommendations when the house is already built
and intrudes into the 100 foot buffer area.
Councilman Odierna said the Recreation Commission would be discussing access to
Hommocks Field by the school, the request is on the agenda.
Councilwoman Myers said the Board of Architectural Review was canceled because there
were no applications. She said the Traffic Committee would be meeting next week.
In response to a question, Mr. Altieri updated them on the Myrtle Boulevard project, saying
the trees were all planted, installation was beginning on the street lights, the decorative
sidewalk was poured and was unacceptable, therefore new pouring will begin on Monday. It
should be finished by the end of November.
Councilwoman Myers then read the following into the record:
LARCHMONT MAMARONECK COMMUNITY WALK
LARCHMONT, NY. -A community walk to benefit Larchmont and Mamaroneck
families affected by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday,
November 24 starting at the Mamaroneck High School on Boston Post Road.
The event, which includes both a 2.5 mile walk and a 1 mile kids'walk, is unique in
that it is designed specifically to financially help eight local families who lost an
immediate family member in the World Trade Center attack.
The charity walk is being organized through Friends In Deed(FIND), a non-profit
organization founded specifically to oversee this and other events to help the local
families. Walkers will be asked to solicit sponsors fi)r their participation. Organizers
hope to attract 1,000 walkers and raise $ 100,000 through participants and business
sponsors.
Participants can pre-register for the event on Saturday mornings at Citibank in
Larchmont or Sound Federal Savings in Mamaroneck Registration forms and
sponsor sheets are available at these locations, as well as on the Friends In Deed
website at www. FINDLMC.org.
In addition, contributions for this cause can be sent to: Friends In Deed, PO Box 178,
Larchmont, NY 10538 For more information, you can contact Bob Meglio, (914) 262-
8047 or log on to www.FINDLMC.org
ADJOURNMENT
The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be Tuesday, November 20 and
December 5, 2001.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson the meeting was
adjourned at 10:20 PM.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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