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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002_02_06 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 6, 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: Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator William Maker, Jr., 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 HEARINGS - No Parking Edgewood Avenue - Establish No Parking Zone - North Chatsworth Avenue - Bond Resolution - Garbage District No. 1 -Amend Zoning Ordinance - Food Related Establishments NO PARKING EDGEWOOD AVENUE 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 Wednesday, February 6, 2002 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 the adoption of a proposed Local Law entitled "Limited Parking on Edgewood Avenue". On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the hearing was declared open. The Town Attorney explained the purpose of the local law being considered. The Supervisor asked if anyone in the audience had any comments. There were none. Councilwoman Seligson asked what the law was based on. Councilwoman Myers responded that commuters were parking on Edgewood Avenue. Lieutenant Anderson and the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department had done numerous checks on this area. She also said that this was very creative thinking on behalf of the Traffic Committee to come up with a solution to the problem. Councilman Odierna stated that he was in favor of the law only if the Police Department enforced it. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the hearing was declared closed. February 6, 2002 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following Local Law was adopted: Local Law No. 3 -2002 This local law shall be known as the "Limited Parking on Edgewood Avenue "Law. Section 1 - Purpose: The purpose of this local law is to regulate parking on Edgewood Avenue. Section 2 - Hours of Parking: (a) Except on holidays, no vehicles shall be parked on that section of the north side of Edgewood Avenue that lies between Judson Street and North Chatsworth Avenue between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM (prevailing time) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week. (b) Except on holidays, no vehicles shall be parked on that section of the south side of Edgewood Avenue that lies between Judson Street and North Chatsworth Avenue between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM (prevailing time) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week. Section 3 - Sign(s) to be Erected: An appropriate sign or signs shall be erected on Edgewood Avenue. Section 4 - 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 5 - 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 ESTABLISH NO PARKING ZONE - NORTH CHATSWORTH AVENUE 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 Wednesday, February 6, 2002 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 the adoption of a proposed Local Law entitled "No Parking Near 40 North Chatsworth Avenue". On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing was declared open. 2 February 6, 2002 The Town Attorney explained that the purpose of the local law being considered is to create a no parking zone around 40 North Chatsworth Avenue as a means of improving sight lines at that location and thereby improving safety. The Supervisor stated that 40 North Chatsworth Avenue was a new house situated between 16 North Chatsworth Avenue and Edgewood Avenue. She then asked if any of the Board members would like to speak. Councilwoman Seligson asked if there could be parking on one side of the driveway instead of both sides. Councilman Odierna disagreed with the local law stating that he didn't want to give up two parking spaces. The Supervisor asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak on this matter. Mr. Roger Hotte stated that the Board had done such a great job of creating parking spaces in the past. It now seems that they are going backwards. Ms. Susan Goldstein, 20 Lafayette, asked if the resident could back into the driveway. The Supervisor asked Richard Mari, of the Traffic Committee, if it would be feasible for the resident to back into the driveway. Mr. Mari said that the street was not a straight away and it would be difficult to back into the driveway. Mr. Paul Winick, 104 W. Garden Road, urged the Board to take away minimal amount of spaces. He felt that there was no need to create an empty space on the right side of the driveway, but that the left side was alright. Councilwoman Wittner asked if this matter could be brought before the Traffic Committee. Councilwoman Seligson agreed. Mr. Richard Mari also agreed. A brief discussion followed. Councilwoman Wittner suggested that this item be presented again at a later date. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was decided that this item be adjourned to a later date and that the Traffic Committee take another look at the item.. BOND RESOLUTION - GARBAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 Mr. Altieri explained that the purpose of this Bond Resolution was for the purpose of paying the cost of the increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, consisting of the purchase of a 25 yard refuse collection truck, including incidental expenses. The maximum estimated cost of the increase and improvement of the facilities is $150,000. The following notice was placed into the record: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, will meet at the Town Center, in Mamaroneck, New York, in said Town, on the 6th of February 2002, at 8:15 o'clock PM, Prevailing Time, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing for the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 in the Town of 3 February 6, 2002 Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, within said Town, consisting of the purchase of a 25 yard refuse collection truck, including incidental expenses in connection therewith. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 in said Town is $150,000. At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the subject matter thereof. Dated: Mamaroneck, New York January 27, 2002 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK BY: Patricia A. DiCioccio Town Clerk The meeting was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe, and upon roll being called, the following were PRESENT: Supervisor Valerie Moore O'Keeffe Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner Councilwoman Judith A. Myers Councilman Ernest C. Odierna Councilwoman Nancy Seligson ABSENT: None The following resolution was offered by Councilwoman Wittner, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson , to-wit A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $150,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OF REFUSE AND GARBAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 IN SAID TOWN. WHEREAS, pursuant to the proceedings heretofore duly had and taken in accordance with the provisions of Section 202-b of the Town Law, and more particularly an order dated February 6, 2002, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, has determined it to be in the public interest to increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 in said Town, at a maximum estimated cost of $150,000; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital project; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, consisting of purchase of a 25 yard refuse collection truck, including incidental expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $150,000 serial bonds of said Town pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of said specific object or purpose is $150,000, and that the plan for the financing of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is by the issuance of the $150,000 serial bonds of said Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. 4 February 6, 2002 Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 5. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. Section 6. Such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, by the manual Or facsimile signature of the Supervisor and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Town Clerk. Section 7. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he shall deem best for the interests of the Town; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the Supervisor shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 8. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the Town by the facsimile signature of its Supervisor, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the Town), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the Supervisor. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the Town not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine. Section 9. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. 5 February 6, 2002 Section 10. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Sections 1.150 -2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 11. This resolution which takes effect immediately shall be published in the Journal News, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Councilwoman Seligson VOTING AYE Councilman Odierna VOTING AYE Councilwoman Myers VOTING AYE Councilwoman Wittner VOTING AYE Supervisor O'Keeffe VOTING AYE The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the hearing was declared closed. AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE - FOOD RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS 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 Wednesday, February 6, 2002, 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 amendments to Section 240-30C and 240-31 (7) (a) and the addition of Sections 240-30E and 240-88C to the zoning ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck, all of which deal with food-related retail establishments. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the hearing was declared open. The Attorney explained that this local law was being considered to amend Local Law 4-1998 which regulates new food-related establishments. The status quo from 1998 would be maintained. If a food-related business were to be closed for more than a year and then commence operation at a later date, the establishment would have to conform to the new law. A brief discussion followed. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the hearing was declared closed. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following Local Law was adopted: Local Law No. 4 -2002 This local law shall be known as the "The Amendment of Local Law No. 4-1998 "Law. Section 1 - Purpose: 6 February 6, 2002 The purpose of this local law is to modify one section of Local Law No. 4 - 1998 ("LL 4 -98") and to recodify another section of it. As it currently exists, section 4 of LL 4- 98 exempts pre- existing food - related retail uses from its provisions. In the judgment of the Town Board, there no longer is a need for such a broad exemption nor is such an exemption in the best interests of the Town of Mamaroneck. On the other hand, the Town Board believes that it would be unfair to require food-related retail uses which were operating their businesses during the hours after midnight and before 6:00 a.m. on the effective date of LL 4-98 (i.e. April 13, 1998) to conform to the hours of operation contained in LL 4-98. Therefore, such uses should be afforded an exception from that provision of LL 4-98. Section 5 of LL4 - 98 contains specific penalties for violation of LL4 - 98. Section 5 was not given a specific alphabetical or numerical designation so that it could appear as a separate section or paragraph in the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck however. Instead the publisher of the Codebook has included it as a footnote which only serves to confuse persons researching the Town's laws. This Local Law corrects that oversight by giving section 5 of LL4 - 98 a specific numerical designation within the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck. Section 2 - Repeal of Blanket Exemption: Section 4 of Local Law No. 4 - 1998 is repealed. Section 3 -Enactment of Limited Exemptions: Section 240-30C. of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck shall be amended as follows: 240-30C. Except for food-related retail uses that satisfy the criteria of section 24030 E., the hours of operation for all food-related retail uses listed below shall be limited to the hours between 6:00 a.m. and midnight, unless federal or state law controls the hours of operation for such use. Section 240-30 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck shall be amended by adding the following paragraph: 240-30 E. Any food-related retail use which regularly conducted such business prior to April 14, 1998 shall not be required to limit its hours of operation to the hours between 6:00 a.m. and midnight but can continue to operate such business during the hours that it was conducting such business as of April 13, 1998; provided, however, if such food related retail use ceases to be a food-related retail use for a period of one (1) or more years, the hours of operation of any food-related retail use which may commence operation at that site thereafter shall be limited to the hours between 6:00 a.m. and midnight, unless federal or state law controls the hours of operation for such use. Section 240-31 (7) (a) of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck shall be amended as follows: 240-31 (7) (a) Except for a restaurant which regularly conducted such business prior to April 14, 1998, the hours of operation for all restaurants shall be limited to the hours between 6:00 a.m. and midnight, unless federal or state law controls the hours of operation for such use. Any restaurant which regularly conducted such business prior to April 14, 1998 shall not be required to limit its hours of operation to the hours between 6:00 a.m. and midnight but can continue to operate such business during the hours that it was conducting such business as of April 13, 1998; provided, however, if such restaurant ceases to be a restaurant for a period of one (1) or more years, the hours of operation of any restaurant that may commence operation at that site thereafter shall be limited to the hours between 6:00 a.m. and midnight, unless federal or state law controls the hours of operation for such use. Section 4 - Recodification of the Section Establishing Penalties: Section 240-88 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck shall be amended by adding the following paragraph: C. Any person, corporation, partnership or entity that establishes, constructs or installs any building, improvement, structure, or conducts or operates any land use in violation of sections 240-25 D, 240-30, 240-31, or 240-32.1 A of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck shall be guilty of a violation, and upon conviction, subject to a penalty of up to $250.00 for 7 February 6, 2002 each day that such violation continues to exist. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the authority of the Town to seek and obtain injunctive relief for any violation of this law. Section 5 - 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 provision. Section 6 - Effective Date: This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. ITEM TAKEN OUR OF ORDER AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Petition for Zoning Amendment - Forest City Daly Mr. Michael Daly, President of Forest City Daly gave a presentation regarding the purchase of a portion of Byron Place, and Block 132, Lot 300.01 and the construction of a high quality, mixed use development containing 185 residential units and 15,000 square feet of existing retail space and accompanying on-site parking. Paul Whelan of Robert Stern Architects also spoke. Gary Brewer, design associate also of Robert Stern Architects, gave a presentation on the layouts and view of the proposed apartment building. The building would be six stories with a penthouse. The Supervisor asked if the change in the zoning petition would be given tonight. Mr. Andrew Tung of Divney Tung Schwable stated that the zoning request would be in three parts: 1. The end of Byron past the dentist's office would be purchased from the Town.2. BMUB -zone created by the Town Board for mixed used business. 3. Changes to BMUB Zoning: a. change in height limitations b. adjustments to setbacks Mr. Tung said that he would like to sit with the Board to answer any questions. Councilwoman Seligson asked if this was a final proposal. Mr. Tung said that it was not. He also stated that the liquor store, dry cleaners and sports club would remain. The restaurant would have to be removed. The following residents spoke on the matter: TJ Russo, Valley Road Paul Winick , West Garden Road Ned Ferro, owner of the health club property Christopher Bordain, Lafayette Road Mr. Hottie Mr. Cruz Arthur Wexler Claire Meadows Mary Carlson 8 February 6, 2002 Mr. Drosins, 35 N. Chatsworth Avenue Marilyn Liber Don Fendler The following questions were asked and answered. 1. Would the facade of the existing structure be changed? Yes, the facade would be changed to compliment the architecture of the new building. 2. Would the issue of parking spaces be addressed? No parking spaces would be eliminated. 3. What is the size and rentals of the apartments? Apartment sizes and rental fees are as follows: 1 bedroom - between 700 & 750 sq. ft. approx. $2,200 per month 2 bedrooms - between 1,00 & 1,100 sq. ft. approx. $2,800 per month 3 bedrooms approx. 1,450 sq. ft. approx. $3,300 per month 4. Was there a need for another apartment building? Yes, they felt that there was a need for a new apartment building. 5. What would the percentage of affordable units? We are looking for feed back from the Board and the Community regarding affordable units. 6. What type of security would the building have? There would be a 24 hour uniformed concierge and security guard. The parking lots would need a security card for gate access. 7. Would the proposed park be for the community or for apartment residents and who would be responsible for maintaining it? The park would be public space and the building would do the maintenance. 8. Would every apartment unit be assigned a parking space? Yes 9. Does Forest City Daly own the site? Yes The Town Board recessed at 10:10 PM and reconvened at 10:15 PM. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 10:15 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 Wittner motion, seconded by Commissioner Odierna, it was 9 February 6, 2002 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 1,223.31 AAA Emergency 493.55 AAA Emergency 110.00 AAA Emergency 32.95 AT & T Long Distance 101.72 Cleaning Systems 123.80 Cleaning Systems 39.75 Cleaning Systems 26.35 Con Edison 2.00 Con Edison 622.14 Coye Textile Services 27.92 Excelsior Garage & Machine 22.45 Excelsior Garage & Machine 302.00 Fire End & Croker 18.00 IOS Capital 177.69 Hills Signs 123.00 Joseph Caldararo 130.00 Laren Abinanti 140.00 Mark Baumblatt 75.75 Multiplier 129.88 Nextel 194.07 N F PA 115.00 Poland Spring 52.95 Redwood Nursery 195.00 Rickert Lock & Safe Co. 199.90 Staples 261.04 Sound Shore Pest Control 130.00 Steven C. Greenberg 125.00 Town of Mam'k Professional Fire Fighters 306.54 United Water New Rochelle 150.97 Verizon 422.73 Verizon Wireless 11.51 Westchester County Assoc. of Fire Chiefs 150.00 Westchester Joint Water Works 102.50 William Premuroso 145.00 Total $6,484.47 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Myers, the Commission unanimously adjourned. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN (continued) 2. Reappointments - Board of Assessment Review The Supervisor explained that there were two members of the Board of Assessment Review whose terms are expiring. 10 February 6, 2002 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Helen Jennings and Janet DeMasi as a members of the Board of Assessment Review, to serve a term of office of 5 years, effective September 2001 and terminating on September 2006. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 3. Authorization - Employee Assistance Program Agreement -Westchester County Mr. Altieri explained that the Town has been involved in the Employee Assistance Program for several years. The Town is pleased with the program and the assistance that it has provided to employees. Authorization is requested to execute the agreement with the County. Councilwoman Seligson asked how many employees took advantage of the program in 2001. Mr. Altieri said that there had been 12 referrals. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Westchester County Employee Assistance Program to provide consultation and counseling of employees; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the cost for the program is $25 per employee at a total cost to the Town of$3,050; 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 4. Authorization - FAB Dry Cleaner Program - NYSDEC The Administrator explained that this program is designed to help dry cleaners meet the financial burden of converting to more environmentally acceptable cleaning practices and equipment. The DEC sponsored a similar program for gas station operators for the replacement of leaking fuel tanks. On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was 11 February 6, 2002 RESOLVED, that the Town Board will enter into the New York State Financial Assistance to Business (FAB) Dry Cleaner Program; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the program 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 5. Authorization - Establish Capital Project 22-03 - Purchase of Vehicles Mr. Altieri explained that the 2002 budget included appropriations for the purchase of three police vehicles and two administration vehicles. Authorization is requested to establish a capital project account for the expenditure of these funds. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the establishment of capital project number 22-03 with an account number of H3197-4-3120-5004 for the purpose of purchasing three police vehicles and two administration vehicles. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 6. Salary Authorizations -Ambulance District - Hiring Recommendation Mr. Altieri explained that authorization is requested to increase the hourly paramedic rates from $18.00 to $18.50 per hour. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the rate increase for the Ambulance District Paramedics to $18.50 per hour 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 12 February 6, 2002 HIRING RECOMMENDATION - PARAMEDICS Mr. Altieri explained that Michael Liverzani, Ambulance District Administrator, has recommended the hiring of two new paramedics. The Ambulance District Paramedics roster is currently 18 members, down from 22 members six months ago. Authorization is requested to hire said paramedics. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize hiring James Fenton and Michael Dawson as paramedics for a probationary period of six months at a rate of$17.50, after which time the salary will be increased to $18.50. 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 the Town Board had a very productive work session on Friday, February 1, at the Weaver Street Firehouse. Councilman Odierna said that the Recreation Committee met last week regarding the status of the Hommocks Pool. There is no clear time frame yet. The Administrator stated that the Health Department has mandated the replacement of the pool drain and this was something that was not anticipated. Councilwoman Seligson said that the Planning Board had not met. Councilwoman Myers stated that she had not attended any meetings, but spoke briefly about the art show at the Mamaroneck High School Art Gallery on the Palmer side of the school. It will take place during school hours during the month of February. Councilwoman Wittner said that the Fire Council met on Monday . The meeting went very well and had a good turnout. The Fire Department will be housing the ambulances during the renovation to the VAC building. She also said at our last meeting on January 23, Councilman Odierna remarked that Sheldrake River seemed to be getting narrower at the site of the streambank restoration. Councilwoman Wittner spoke to the expert who did the project who said that the plants are not the type that spread, and that they would die if they were in deeper water. That's the reason coconut logs are used to hold plants. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be February 27 and March 6. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 PM into an Executive Session. Submitted by Patricia A. Samela, Deputy Town Clerk 13 February 6, 2002 F:\Documents\Minutes\2002minf\02-06-02.x.doc 14