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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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