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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002_03_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 MARCH 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: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk 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 8:25 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits. NO FIRE CLAIMS AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Petition For Rezoning - Forest City Daly Mr. Joel Sachs, attorney for Forest City Daly, spoke on the following items: He made reference to the presentation given at the Town Board meeting of February 6, 2002. He was filing ten copies of the zoning amendments to the Business-Mixed Use Business District pertaining to the proposed apartment complex. He asked that the Town accept the petition of said amendments and send out the appropriate documentation to the various boards and agencies. The Attorney explained once the petition is sent out to the Zoning and Planning Boards, and to surrounding communities for comment, the Town Board could then accept and be ready to consider the action to be taken. After a 30 day review process, the Board will then need to determine significance, declare themselves lead agency, then schedule a scoping session, at which time the petition will be accepted. 2. Authorization - Settlement of Certiorari The Town Attorney explained the settlement and said it was ready for approval. 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.: March 6, 2002 1912 Palmer Avenue Realty, Inc. 1912 Palmer Avenue Block: 606 Lot: 435 Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction 1997 $40,000 $36,000 $4,000 1998 $40,000 $36,000 $4,000 1999 $40,000 $32,000 $8,000 2000 $40,000 $31,000 $9,000 2001 $40,000 $27,000 $13,880 The Town will refund, or not collect about $525.00 and it is estimated that the School District will refund (or not collect) approximately $15,000.00. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 3. Authorization - Transfer of Funds - Capital Projects Mr. Altieri explained that previously the Town Board authorized the establishment of Capital Project 22-03 - Purchase of Vehicles. The Town is now prepared to implement the purchase of vehicles as provided for in the 2002 budget. Included in the Capital Budget is the purchase of three police vehicles and one staff vehicle. Authorization is therefore requested to transfer funds in the amount of$91,500.00 into Capital Project 22-03. On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to transfer$22,000 from General Fund General Town and $69,500 from General Fund Part Town for a total of $91,500 to Capital Project 22-03 for the purchase of three police vehicles and one staff vehicle as provided for in the 2002 budget. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 4. Authorization - Consultant Services - Conservation Area Survey Mr. Altieri explained that proposals have been received for surveying the Leatherstocking Trails. The Board will remember that the survey of the Leatherstocking Trails was originally to be completed in two phases. A $25,000.00 appropriation was included in the 2001 budget for the first phase of the project. The money, however, was never spent. A second appropriation of$25,000.00 in the 2002 budget for phase two of the project was ultimately eliminated as part of a package of expense reductions. He said the request for proposal was prepared in such a way as to divide the project into two phases, sections A and B. You will see that the resume of proposals received was based upon the individual phases of the project. Included in the project specifications is the survey of the properties and the installation of monuments at the corners of the properties adjacent to the conservation area. 2 March 6, 2002 A unit price was also requested for the installation of additional monuments should they be deemed necessary. The following proposals were received: Company Name Section A Section B Aristotle Bournazos, PC $90,207 $54,645 Including installation of stakes Including installation of stakes and monuments and monuments Ward Carpenter Engineers Inc $27,600 plus $12,860 plus $75/Flagged Stake $75/Flagged Stake $275/Monument $275/Monument Approx. $55,100 w/100 Approx. $26,610 w/50 monuments monuments Gabriel E. Senor. P.C. $16,350 $12,175 Including installation of 100 Including installation of 50 monuments monuments $100/monument for each $100/monument for each additional monument additional On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes that Leatherstocking Trail Survey be awarded to Gabriel E. Senor, P.C., the lowest bidder, to survey the property boundaries of the Leatherstocking Trail at a cost to the Town as follows: Section A: $16,350 - Including installation of 100 monuments $100/monument for each additional monument Section B: $12,175 - Including installation of 50 monuments $100/monument for each additional BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 5. Authorization - Renewal of Interagency Agreement - Southeast Consortium Mr. Altieri explained that this is a renewal agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Southeast Consortium. Southeast Consortium is a nine member group of municipal governments formed to provide recreation programs to those with physical and developmental disabilities. Because of the very special nature of programs for these populations, the Consortium offers more effective programming. In the year 2002, the Town's contribution to the Consortium will be $17,025.00. The funds are appropriated in the 2002 budget. Therefore, authorization is requested to execute the renewal agreement for 2002. On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was 3 March 6, 2002 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the interagency agreement for the year 2002 between the Town and Southeast Consortium to provide special recreation programs for disabled individuals; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town's contribution to the consortium budget will be $17,025; 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 6. Salary Authorizations -Assistant to the Town Administrator - Recreation ASSISTANT TO THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Altieri explained that over the last five months, he had been conducting a search for a replacement for Paulette Gabbriellini to serve as Assistant to the Town Administrator. After reviewing a number of resumes and conducting interviews he stated that he was now prepared to ask for authorization to fill the position. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Mary Stanton, in the amount of$60,000, for her services as Assistant to the Town Administrator, replacing Paulette Gabbriellini, effective March 11, 2002. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye RECREATION On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2001 Town Budget that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Michael Kirkpatrick, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $8/hour, effective 3/1/02. 4 March 6, 2002 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye ADDED ITEMS 7. Referral to Planing Board - FAR - Maximum Size of Homes Legislation The Attorney explained that the proposed local law is designed to regulate the size of homes in the R50, R-30, R-20, R-10, R-7.5 and R-6 Residence Districts. Frank Fish, of Buckhurst, Jacquemart & Fish, reviewed the draft and did not offer any changes to the text but did contribute two substantive changes, which we have incorporated into the law. One was to reduce the floor area ratios in the various districts even further. The other change was to have the sector for determining the neighborhood homes set at 200 feet in the larger districts and 100 feet in the smaller districts, instead of a uniform 100 feet. If acceptable, the Town Board may commence the process for amending the zoning ordinance by referring this proposed Local Law to the Planning Board for a report as required by section 240-92B of the Code. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize amending the zoning ordinance by referring this proposed Local Law to the Planning Board for a report as required by section 240-92B of the Code The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 8. Results of Bids - Town Garage Mr. Altieri explained that the first set of bids for the Town Garage improvement project were very high. He recommended the bids be rejected and to rebid the project with changes. Bids will be accepted again on April 18, 2002. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reject bids received on February 20, 2002 for TA-02-01 through TA-02-05 for the Highway Garage renovations and set a date of April 18, 2002 to rebid the project with changes. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 5 March 6, 2002 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 5, 2001 (previously submitted) - December 19, 2001 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meetings of December 5, 2001 and December 19,2002 as amended. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the Board adjourned into an Executive Session at 9:30 PM to discuss personnel. The Town Board reconvened the regular meeting at 9:40 PM 9. Salary Authorization - Recreation The Administrator explained that Jill Fisher had successfully passed the civil service examination for the position of Superintendent of Recreation. In addition, Jill completed the six month probationary period that was agreed upon in April of 2001. Based upon her performance during the probationary period, the recommendation is to appoint Jill as the permanent Superintendent of Recreation in accordance with the regulations of New York State Civil Service. With her permanent appointment, Jill will serve an additional 26 week probationary period. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Jill Fisher, in the amount of$80,000, for her services as Superintendent of Recreation retroactive to January 24, 2002. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Oral Communications The Supervisor stated that in March Friends in Deed (FIND) gave the proceeds from the fund raiser to the families of the September 11 disaster. On Saturday, April 6, 2002 FIND will sponsor the Larch mont/Mamaroneck MOMS vs. DADS Charity Hockey Challenge at the Hommocks Ice Rink at 5:30 PM. All proceeds will benefit the families in the Community effected by the World Trade Center Disaster. Councilwoman Myers said that the Mamaroneck High School Hockey team was doing very well this year. 6 March 6, 2002 The Supervisor spoke regarding a Westchester County news release which highlights Congresswoman Lowey's funding for appropriation of funds in the amount of$20,000 to the Washington Square area for a new satellite police station, $125,000 for parking in that area and $80,000 for a fingerprinting machine for the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department. Councilwoman Wittner stated that in addition Congresswoman Lowey obtains funds for the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) which they in turn pass through to the Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District. The NRCS can dispense this money as it sees fit. This year the NRCS received $325,000. The SWCD has earmarked $175,000 for Gardens Lake and $75,000 for a Scarsdale project. The balance will go towards hiring a NRCS employee to work on Long Island Sound issues. The Supervisor said that she and the Administrator had attended a press conference in Mt. Kisco and expressed her displeasure at being excised from the CBDG grant. She stated that Nita Lowey and Sue Kelly would be working very hard to get these funds back. The Supervisor stated the she along with Councilwomen Seligson and Myers attended a meeting at Larchmont Village Hall for the renovation of the Larchmont Train Station. The station would have: 2 elevators, a new crosswalk and waiting room. The overpass and westbound side waiting room will be heated. There will be a coffee shop on the New York bound side. There will be a drop off area on the Village side. The project should be completed in the fall of 2004. There will be an "Art for Transit" contest held by the MTA. Artists can submit art, stained glass and mosaics. Councilwoman Seligson stated that residents should not fantasize an old time railroad station. This will be a very modern design. Councilwoman Myers was amazed that the Town has no say in this renovation. The project will cost $4 million dollars. The Supervisor stated that most of the work on this project will be done at night. Councilwoman Wittner said that the Fire Council met on Monday, March 4. The County will use the Weaver Street Firehouse as a satellite site for training sessions for EMT, first responder and fire persons. Councilman Odierna stated that on Sunday March 3, the PBA sponsored free ice skating at the Hommocks Rink. The camaraderie was great. On Friday, Mr. Odierna attended a meeting on providing services to residents via the internet at SUNY Purchase. Councilwoman Myers stated that cookies were donated by the Youth Council for the PBA ice skating event. The Town Clerk was thanked for her input on the parking situation. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be March 20 and April 3, 2002. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 PM. Submitted by Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk 7 March 6, 2002 11 CLERKSERVERISERVER 1DocumentslMinutes12001 minf103-06-02x.doc 8