HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002_01_09 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 9, 2002 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
Patricia A. Samela, Deputy Town Clerk
Supervisor O'Keeffe introduced Judges John Perone, David Klein, Robert Spalzino, Dolores
Battalia and Richard Lanza.
A swearing in ceremony then took place:
Ernest Odierna was sworn in as Town Councilman by Judge David Klein in the presence of
Councilman Odierna's wife Camille.
Paul Winick was appointed as Deputy Supervisor by Supervisor Valerie O'Keeffe.
Judge Dolores A. Battalia was sworn in by Judge David Klein in the presence of her husband,
William and granddaughter.
Nancy Seligson was sworn in as Town Councilwoman by Judge Robert Spolzino in the
presence of her son Benjamin Green and Margo Feingold.
Monsignor Joseph J. Boyd, of Sts. John and Paul Church gave the invocation.
Valerie Moore O'Keeffe was sworn in as Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck by Judge
Robert Spolzino in the presence of her husband Jack.
Supervisor O'Keeffe then gave the State of the Town Address:
This evening I would like to present to the community the State of our Town
as we enter the year 2002. Our Town government and Town Board were very
busy in 2001 looking at solutions to sometimes complex issues that affect the
quality of life in the Town of Mamaroneck.
Washington Square
During this past year the Town focused a number of efforts in the Washington
Square Neighborhood. One of the most exciting efforts was the streetscape
project for the area. With the help of a $200,000 grant from the Community
Development Block Grant Program, new sidewalks, curbs, and street lights
were installed. The neighborhood facelift was sorely needed. The project
has met its goal of improving both form and function in the area. Our work in
the neighborhood is not yet over. In 2002 the Town will continue to work with
area residents on issues of future land use and improved parking.
In 2001 the Town commissioned a study to consider 1) alternative types of
land development on the property at Madison Ave. and Maxwell Ave. and 2)
solutions to parking problems for residents and those who work in the area.
To help the Town Board in this endeavor, a parking task force of
neighborhood residents and business owners was created. In the coming
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year, with the help of the task force and our consultants, we plan to focus on
a series of recommendations to improve parking in Washington Square.
Parking
Parking problems are not only limited to residents of Washington Square but
also for those residents who commute to NYC. In response to this problem,
the Town Board authorized the creation of a new parking lot on Vine St.
adjacent to the NYS Thruway. The lot provides an additional 37 commuter
parking spaces for our residents.
Environment
Protecting the environment has always been a priority for the Town of
Mamaroneck and in 2001 several new programs were initiated.
Sewers
In a joint effort with the County of Westchester work began to repair our
sanitary sewer system and prevent the infiltration of storm water into the
system. Excess stormwater in the sanitary sewer system reduces the
County's capability of effectively treating the sewage that flows to the
County's sewer treatment plants. In a further effort to remove storm water
from our sanitary sewers the Town has been working with those residents
where illegal sewer connections have been discovered. The end product to
all of this work will be a cleaner Long Island Sound.
Organic Waste
This past year the Town of Mamaroneck and Village of Larchmont began its
first organic waste collection program to promote more recycling in the
community. The program, which will continue in 2002, will reduce the total
amount of garbage for disposal and allow for the reuse of organic material for
mulch and other gardening products. An added bonus is the reduced
garbage disposal costs that will result from more recycling.
Pryer Manor Marsh
Finally in the category of the environment, the Town with the help of a grant
from the State of New York is working on a project to revitalize the Pryer
Manor Marsh. To be completed in 2002, the marsh will be returned to its
original condition as a salt water marsh. The Town has taken a rare
opportunity to reclaim this vital land and return it to its place as part of the
local ecosystem.
Open Space
One of the greater challenges facing the Town is the accumulation of open
space to preserve the character of Mamaroneck and offer opportunities for
residents of the community. With the help of a donation of land from the
Sether family, the Town will formally set aside additional land for
conservation and passive recreation purposes. The Town will continue in
2002 and beyond to find ways to acquire additional open space for
recreational fields that are desperately needed in the community.
Quality of Life
We often speak of the quality of life in the community. Local governments
can have a significant impact on the quality of life in a community and this
past year the Town tackled the challenge on several fronts.
Sound Barriers
A project that has been in the works for several years is almost complete and
that is the construction of sound barriers on 1-95. Traffic noise from 1-95 has
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become a considerable problem in the community since the replacement of
the road surface in 1995. Working with the Thruway Authority and other local
governments that abut 1-95 we have tried to minimize the problem. New
sound barriers were installed on Harmon Drive in 2001 and in 2002, sound
barriers are to be installed on Northbrook Road. Although the barriers will
not eliminate the problem for the community it will improve conditions for
those most severely impacted by the Thruway.
Air Conditioning Units
In 2001 the Town Board adopted legislation that will regulate the installation
of central air conditioning units. The legislation is intended to minimize the
impact of the air conditioners upon neighbors.
Recreation
Quality of life can also mean fun and the Town promoted fun this past
summer with the introduction of our first outdoor concerts.
Concerts
Four concerts were held in Memorial Park in July and August. Families
enjoyed the park while listening to a variety of different types of music. The
concerts received rave reviews from the community and so we have made
funds available in the 2002 budget to hold the concerts again this coming
summer so stay tuned for the dates to be announced.
Summer Programs/Camps
Our summer recreation programs and camps were again oversubscribed in
2001. Close to 1,100 children each summer participate in our playground
camps, sports camps and music camps.
Young children will have more fun in Town this coming year with the
completion of the renovations to Memorial Park.
Parks
In December of 2001 the Town completed a two phase project to replace all
the playground equipment in the park and resurface the tennis courts. The
new playground equipment is all handicapped accessible and offers new
adventures for the children in Town.
Technology
The use of technology has become an important part of our lives. For the
Town government the question is always: will the application of technology
help us to better deliver services to the residents? We know that the Internet
has become a medium by which people communicate, obtain information and
conduct business. In keeping with this trend the Town debuted its Internet
Website in 2001. The site offers valuable information and improves our ability
to communicate with residents. Users of the site can not only obtain
information but also download application forms for permits, licenses, and
programs. The address is www.townofmamaroneck.org In 2002 we hope to
expand the capabilities of the site to allow residents to conduct Town
business without leaving their home.
Capital Projects
In 2002 several important capital projects will come under consideration.
These will include the renovation of our public works garage, replacement of
our volunteer ambulance corps building, and construction of a parking deck
on Myrtle Boulevard. All of these projects will improve our ability to serve the
community.
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Budget
A presentation on the state of the Town Of Mamaroneck would be incomplete
if I did not touch upon the budget and our finances. I am pleased to report
that we enter the year 2002 with our financial position strong. Our current
position allows us to weather unscheduled storms both literally and
figuratively without a reliance on borrowed funds. Economic predictions for
the upcoming year vary but there is general agreement that the outstanding
growth of the past three years will not be repeated in 2002. We did not lose
site of this prediction in preparing the 2002 budget. Conservative estimates
of both revenues and expenses have allowed the Town to provide all the
current services expected by the residents with a modest increase in property
taxes. As in prior years, we will continue to look at ways of controlling
expenses and discovering new revenue sources. In this way the Town Board
can develop the proper mix of funding that allocates property taxes for
essential services and non-property tax fees for services used by segments
of the population.
Before concluding I want to thank the members of the Town Board for their
tireless efforts in considering the many details that come before them. For
those of you that watch our Town Board meetings, these meetings are only
the tip of the iceberg of the hours spent by the Board developing solutions to
the problems and issues facing the Town Of Mamaroneck. Also, special
thanks to our staff that work hard to provide the high level of services
expected by the residents.
The Supervisor thanked the Boards and Commissions and gave a special thanks to the Town
of Mamaroneck staff. She also thanked the Administrator, Mr. Altieri, the staff of the
Administrator's office and Lillian Robustelli for going beyond the call of duty. The Supervisor
thanked her family and said she was looking forward to working with the new Mayors of the
Villages. She then acknowledged County Legislator George Latimer, Bill Panoessa, the new
Trustee in the Village of Mamaroneck, Mayor Debbie Chapin, Ken Bialo, Trustee from the
Village of Larchmont and Tom Murphy, former Trustee from the Village of Mamaroneck who
were all present.
Councilwoman Wittner thanked the Supervisor and fellow Board Members for a very
productive year and was delighted they all would be working together again.
Councilwoman Myers reiterated what Councilwoman Wittner had said adding she also was
looking forward to another two years.
Councilman Odierna stated that the Supervisor did a great job of covering the bases and the
Town of Mamaroneck and the Villages of Mamaroneck and Larchmont are class acts; she
was very dedicated as Supervisor and that it was more than just a job to her. He said he
would like to see the Town work closer with the Villages in the future and he was glad to be
part of it all. He then thanked Lillian Robustelli for her "tender care".
Councilwoman Seligson said she was looking forward to working for and supporting the
community. She hoped to move forward on the following: environmental issues, grant
money, affordable housing, development and changes in our community. Looking forward to
working together and it was very exciting to have such a "full house" at this meeting.
The Supervisor then introduced Robert Meglio of Friends in Deed "FIND", who then gave a
brief presentation on this organization. Mr. Meglio said that this organization was set up to
provide emotional and financial assistance to the families in the community who were
affected by the September 11 tragedy. There are nine families involved. He thanked the
Supervisor, Mr. Altieri, Councilwoman Myers, the Youth Council and the other Council
members for their help. Mr. Meglio introduced the members of FIND. The organization has
sponsored a community walk to help families and the community. Over$50,000 was raised
from this event, also an additional $25,000 since then has been added to the fund. They are
planning additional events in 2002. They plan to continue working with these families and
felt that it has made us a stronger community, proud that FIND has made a difference.
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The Supervisor thanked Reverend William Crawford of the Larchmont Presbyterian Church
for the use of the Church for meetings held by FIND, and also thanked the youth in the
community for an excellent job of volunteering their time.
The Supervisor then introduced Cantor Alan Sokoloff to give the Benediction. She
mentioned that Rabbi Michael Stanger was to be present but was unable to attend. His wife
had given birth to a baby girl.
The Supervisor thanked the staff of LMC-TV, Daryl Davis and Evan for a job well done.
The Town Board recessed to their regular meeting at 9:25 PM.
CALL TO ORDER
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe.
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 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 97.80
AAA Emergency 159.50
AT & T Long Distance 76.80
Avaya 30.45
Brewer Hardware 45.24
Cleaning Systems 60.77
Cleaning Systems 167.80
Fire Engineering 19.95
Giacomo Service Center 446.87
Giacomo Service Center 176.31
IOS Capital 177.69
MSL Refrigeration 157.50
Nextel 191.51
Poland Spring 71.51
Printwear Plus 74.00
Pronto Printer 115.65
Robert's 18.00
Robert's 899.00
Sammarco Stone & Supply Inc. 213.06
Sound Shore Contracting Inc. 75.00
T.C.D 119.00
Town of Mam'k Professional Fire Fighters 204.36
Verizon 400.40
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Westchester Joint Water Works 93.38
Westchester Elevator 510.00
TOTAL 4,601.55
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
2. Other Business
Commissioner Myers read the following report submitted by Michael Acocella, Chief which
outlines responses to calls made during the month of December 2001. 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 34
MINOR 17
STILLS 00
OUT OF TOWN 01
MONTHLY DRILL 01
EMS 15
TOTAL 68
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 743
TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 27 HOURS AND 33 MINUTES
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion duly made and
seconded, the Commission unanimously adjourned.
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3. 2001 - Service Award Report -
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Commissioner O'Keeffe said that on a sadder note condolences to Terry Clark on the death
of his mother Mary.
ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
The Organizational Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at
9:25 PM.
The Supervisor read a letter of resignation from Linda Harrington, a member of the
Planning Board which is to take effect immediately.
January 9, 2002
Valerie Moore O'Keeffe, Supervisor
Town of Mamaroneck
740 West Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, New York 10543
Dear Valerie :
After eight years as a member of the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board l find it is time to
retire from the position. It has been a wonderful experience, and I have worked with some of
the brightest and best citizens the Town has to offer.
I look forward to continuing my volunteer work for the Town of Mamaroneck.
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was:
RESOLVED, that E. Robert Wassman is hereby appointed
Chair and as a member of the Board of Architectural Review,
to serve a term of office effective immediately and expiring
December 2003, filling the unexpired term of Edward
Jacobson.
RESOLVED, that Robert Immerman is hereby reappointed a
member of the Board of Architectural Review, to serve a term
of office of three years, effective January 1, 2002 terminating
on December 31, 2004.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
BOARD OF ETHICS
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that Anna Reisman is hereby reappointed as a
member of the Board of Ethics, to serve a term of office of
three years, effective January 1, 2002 and terminating on
December 31, 2004; and
BE IT FURTHER
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RESOLVED, that Robert P. Degen is hereby reappointed as a
member of the Board of Ethics, to serve a term of office of
three years, effective January 1, 2002 and terminating on
December 31, 2004.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
CIVIL OFFICERS:
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that Jay Reynolds is hereby reappointed as a
Civil Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of
office of one year, effective January 1, 2002 and terminating
on December 31, 2002; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Joseph Mitchell is hereby reappointed as a
Civil Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of
office of one year, effective January 1, 2002 and terminating
on December 31, 2002; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Daniel Tutolo is hereby reappointed as a
Civil Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of
office of one year, effective January 1, 2002 and terminating
on December 31, 2002.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
PLANNING BOARD
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that Edward Z. Jacobson be and hereby is
appointed as a member of the Planning Board for a term of
seven years, effective immediately and expiring December 31,
2008.
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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TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that Nancy Angiulo be and hereby is reappointed
as a member of the Traffic Committee, to serve a term of
office of three years, effective January 1, 2002 and
terminating December 31, 2004; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Donald Derrico be and hereby is
reappointed as a member of the Traffic Committee, to serve a
term of office of three years, effective January 1, 2002 and
terminating December 31, 2004.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
TREE COMMISSION
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that Nancy Sternbenz be and hereby is
reappointed as a member of the Tree Commission, to serve a
term of office of one year, effective January 1, 2002 and
terminating December 31, 2002; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Irma Volk be and hereby is reappointed as a
member of the Tree Commission, to serve a term of office of
one year, effective January 1, 2002 and terminating
December 31, 2002; and
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
ZONING BOARD
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that Linda Harrington be and is hereby
appointed a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals,
effective immediately, expiring December 31, 2004, filling the
unexpired term of Richard Coico.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
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Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
COMPTROLLER:
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was:
RESOLVED, that Carmine DeLuca is hereby appointed
Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck for a term of two
years commencing January 1, 2002, terminating on
December 31, 2003.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
RECEIVER OF TAXES:
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that Carmine DeLuca is hereby appointed
Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck for a term of
two years commencing January 1, 2002 and terminating on
December 31, 2003.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
TOWN BOARD MEETINGS
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Town Board be
held in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston
Post Road, Mamaroneck at 8:15 PM on the first and third
Wednesdays of each month (except the second meeting in
January to be held January 23, 2002) and except when only
one meeting will be held in July and August, said dates to be
scheduled at a later time; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that said meetings, dates and places may be
changed at the pleasure of the Board upon adequate notice
being given.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
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O'Keeffe - Aye
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS:
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that The Journal News, the Soundview News and
the Sound and Town Report be, and they hereby are,
designated the official newspapers of the Town of
Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing legal notices
during 2002.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
DEPOSITORIES OF FUNDS:
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the following banks and trust companies are
hereby designated as depositories for funds of the Town of
Mamaroneck for the year 2002 to be continued in their
present status:
MBIA CLASS Investments, Armonk
The Bank of New York County Trust Region, Mamaroneck
The Chase Manhattan Bank, NA, Larchmont
Fleet Bank, NA, Larchmont
Hudson Valley Bank, Mamaroneck
First Union Bank, Larchmont
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
BANK SIGNATURES:
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was:
RESOLVED, that all authority heretofore granted to withdraw
funds from and to draw checks, drafts and other orders upon
the Town of Mamaroneck accounts maintained at the
aforesaid banks hereby is rescinded and revoked and
hereafter such withdrawals, checks, drafts and other orders
shall be authorized when signed by signature or facsimile
signature of the Town Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor and
Comptroller, or Deputy Comptroller; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that all withdrawals, checks, drafts and other
orders relative to the Community Services Discretionary Fund
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located at the Bank of New York shall be authorized when
signed by the signatures of Kathie Kopa, Director of
Community Services, and Stephen V. Altieri, Town
Administrator
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
SUPERVISOR APPOINTMENTS:
BUDGET OFFICER:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor hereby appoints Stephen V.
Altieri, Town Administrator as Budget Officer for the year
2002.
DEPUTY SUPERVISOR:
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the Supervisor's
recommendation Paul A. Winick be and is hereby appointed
Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve in
the absence of the Supervisor.
The Board originally voted on this with Councilwoman Myers voting no - at which time the
Supervisor questioned whether it was appropriate to vote on her appointment.
The Town Attorney explained that according to New York Town Law the Supervisor's
appointment is not subject to the approval of the Town Board. A motion was then made by
Supervisor O'Keeffe seconded by Councilwoman Wittner to rescind the previous vote on the
appointment of Deputy Supervisor Winick.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization -Westchester County Bus Shelter Agreement
The Administrator explained the agreement with the County of Westchester provides sharing
revenues from advertising on the shelters, the maintenance is actually performed by a
contractor the County pays. The revenues amount to approximately $400 to $600 per year.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
agreement between the Town and the County of Westchester
for them to assume all responsibility for the upkeep and
maintenance of the bus shelters through a contractor they
approve; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Westchester County will reimburse the
Town to for revenues generated through advertising placed
at the shelters; and
BE IT FURTHER,
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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
2. Resolution - Designation of Sether Woods
This matter was deferred.
3. Approval of Certiorari
The Town Attorney reported on the proposed certiorari settlements.
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, William Maker, Jr.:
620 Waverly Avenue & 605 Fayette Avenue
Fayette Avenue Properties, LLC
Block 826, Lot 388:
Year Assessment Reduced to Amount of Reduction
1998 $16,900 $5,000 $11,900
1999 $16,900 $5,000 $11,900
2000 $16,900 $5,000 $11,900
2001 $16,900 $5,000 $11,900
Block 829, Lot 23:
1998 $56,600 $38,000 $18,600
1999 $56,600 $41,000 $15,600
2000 $56,600 $37,000 $19,600
2001 $56,600 $30,000 $26,600
The Town will refund approximately $1,800; the School district loses $51,000.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
1912 Palmer Realty
Councilwoman Myers questioned the reduction on this saying it appears to be misworded.
After reading through the document the Town Attorney concurred and it was agreed to defer
this to the next meeting.
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Chase Manhattan Bank
113 Chatsworth Avenue
Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
1998 $80,800 $50,000 $30,800
1999 $80,800 $50,000 $30,800
2000 $75,300 $45,000 $30,300
2001 $75,300 $40,000 $35,300
The Town will refund approximately $2,000; the School district loses $50,000.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
4. Set Public Hearings -Amendment to Fast Food Ordinance
- Establishment of Stop Intersection - Plymouth Rd. and Winthrop Rd.
- Establish No Parking Zone - Palmer Avenue
AMENDMENT TO FAST FOOD ORDINANCE
Mr. Altieri stated that legislation was introduced at a previous Town Board meeting to amend
certain portions of the zoning ordinance dealing with food-related retail establishments. The
Town Attorney then explained the changes.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date
for public hearing on Amendment to Fast Food Ordinance on
February 6, 2002 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:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
ESTABLISHMENT OF STOP INTERSECTION - PLYMOUTH RD. AND WINTHROP RD.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date
for public hearing the Establishment of a Stop Intersection at
Plymouth Road and Winthrop Road on January 23, 2002 at
8:15 PM in the Court Room of the Town Center; and
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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 NO PARKING ZONE - PALMER AVENUE
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 Establish A No Parking Zone on Palmer
Avenue on January 23, 2002 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:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
5. Salary Authorization - Recreation
- Substitute School Crossing Guard
RECREATION
On motion of 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:
Jack Neirodzinski, Alternate Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool,
$8.25 hr. retroactive to 12/24/01
Sara Spacer, Alternate Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $8.25 hr.
retroactive to 12/24/01
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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SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to Bart Dinardo, for his services as a
substitute school crossing guard replacing William Dabinett,
effective immediately.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Approval of Minutes - November 20, 2001
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Board minutes from the meeting of November 20, 2001 as
amended.
PROCLAMATION - 35 Years of Service
The Supervisor read the following proclamation:
KENNETH PATERNO
WHEREAS, Ken Paterno has served the residents of the Town of Mamaroneck in our
Recreation Department for(35) thirty-five years; and
WHEREAS, his dedication, devotion and his performance of work repeatedly have
earned him praise from his immediate supervisors in the Recreation Department and
his peers.
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 KEN
for his service to our community and wish him many more happy and healthy years
with the Town.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be
affixed this 9th day of January 2002.
Councilman Odierna said Kenny Paterno epitomized the type of employee the Town likes to
have, diligent worker, caring, enthusiastic and enjoys his job.
ADJOURNMENT
The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meeting would be January 23, 2002, and wanted
to adjourn in memory of Patrick Rogers, son of Gerry Page. Sympathies also to Roz
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Weinstein, whose mother recently passed away. She also mentioned the recent death of
Barbara King, long time community volunteer.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:45 PM.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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