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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002_05_01 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 MAY 1, 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 8:40 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits. PRESENTATION - Parking Task Force The Supervisor introduced Mr. Paul Winick, Deputy Supervisor and chair of the Parking Task Force. Mr. Winick spoke on the goals of the Task Force made the following presentation: PARKING PROBLEMS IN THE WASHINGTON SQUARE AREA Insufficient off street parking for residents. Insufficient all day parking for employees working in the area. Competition of local residents and employees with commuters parking on public streets in close proximity to the Larchmont Metro North station. Insufficient on street short term parking for business and residential visitors during the day. A desire by residents for street parking closer to their buildings for both day time visitors and for overnight use. Use of on-street parking by local residents who have an off-street parking space in either a private garage or Town Lot 3. STUDIES CONDUCTED OF WASHINGTON SQUARE PARKING Survey of parking practices and needs of residents in the seven area apartment houses. Survey of parking practices and needs of area businesses and employees. Analysis (by residence of registered vehicle owner) of parking summonses issued in area on certain sample dates. A review of current demand and capacity for commuter parking in Town Lot 1. SUMMARY OF SURVEY FINDINGS May 1, 2002 There are approximately 234 on-street spaces within the Washington Square area including New Jefferson and Murray Avenue. 96 Residents park all day on the street. Approximately 50 local employees have no pre-arranged day time parking, and park on the street within the neighborhood. 166-420 day time visits of 2 hours or less to businesses in the area Residents must walk considerable distances from parking to their homes. Supply and demand for commuter parking permits are in balance. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Adopt policies to accommodate long term parking off street, freeing the street spaces for short term uses. Do not attempt to accommodate commuter parking in Washington Square. RECOMMENDATIONS--SYSTEMIC CHANGES TO PARKING PRACTICES AND RULES Consider constructing a parking deck over Town Lot#3. Enforce parking regulations and implement higher fines. Impose higher fines with no graduated scale. Vigorous enforcement of parking regulations is essential to the recommended parking solution. Parking permit fees should be commensurate with the amount of time purchased. Seek legislation to create a local resident-only parking zone to limit local parking to area residents and employees - New Jefferson, Murray, Madison issued to employees and residents. The proposed zone should provide flexibility. Consider whether permit eligibility should be limited to residents with particular needs. Limit street parking by Lot 3 permit holders and residents with garage parking. CHANGES TO DAY TIME PARKING RULES Regulate daytime parking on Madison Street behind Carlton House--allow 3 hour day time parking Add 3 Hour day time parking on Old Jefferson Street north of Chatsworth Avenue. Add 3 hour parking meters on Myrtle Boulevard and Madison Street. CHANGES TO OVERNIGHT PARKING RULES Expand on-street overnight parking to both sides of Myrtle Boulevard, leaving a four car no-parking zone in front of Peter's variety store. Allow overnight parking on Vine Street in the Town Lot 1 extension (with a termination time early enough to accommodate commuter traffic) and on Madison Street behind Carlton House. Add overnight parking on Old Jefferson Street north of Chatsworth Avenue. A traffic engineer should study whether additional parking could be obtained along New Jefferson Street if traffic in both directions was placed 2 May 1, 2002 on one side of the traffic island and the street on the other side was combined with the roadway to make a parking lot. CHANGES REQUIRING FURTHER STUDY BEFORE IMPLEMENTATION Discontinue numbered parking spaces in Lot 3 and sell additional permits to employees and residents. Elimination of short term spaces in Lot 3. CONSIDER THE IMPACT OF ALL PARKING CHANGES ON SURROUNDING AREAS IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED FOREST CITY DALY PROJECT The Forest City Daly project will create additional strain on available parking. Town Board should explore conditions it could impose on a variance that would ameliorate parking impacts. Additional day time parking spots are the critical need. Councilwoman Myers asked how many surveys were received. Mr. Winick responded about 60% of the residents responded and there was a 90% response from the businesses in the area. Joko, owner of Joko's Salon on Myrtle Boulevard said he has been in business for 18 years in that area and there are at least 35, 24-hour spaces empty during the day. He proposed that some of those 24-hour spaces be eliminated and meters be installed in order to allow customers to park. Mr. Steven, of Carlton House, asked if overnight parking was permitted on Madison Avenue near Carlton House. He was told it was not. Mr. Spencer stated he felt the overnight parking ordinance was not effective. The Supervisor said that the Board would take this into consideration. Councilman Odierna asked Mr. Winick if residents would be changed for on-street parking. Mr. Winick said that he had not considered this. Mr. Jack Bauer, Chatsworth Avenue, asked if the Board could speak to Metro North about another deck and have a gate person there who would collect fees, felt that type of system could be extremely lucrative. The Supervisor stated that it would cost approximately $10 million or more to deck the existing parking lot. Mr. Bauer said the parking meters should be removed. Esthetically this would be a good idea. Parking fees could be paid using ticket machines similar to those used in the Village of Mamaroneck lots. The Supervisor thanked Mr. Winick and the members of the Parking Task Force. The information presented was very helpful. The Supervisor invited the public to call or write in their comments on this matter. A discussion followed regarding 24-hour parking. Mr. Jim Sutherland, North Chatsworth Avenue, said that visitors find it almost impossible to park anywhere. 3 May 1, 2002 The Supervisor spoke about the temporary dividers on Myrtle Boulevard. She said that people have called in asking about this project. She said that is was just a test to monitor traffic and crossing safely. Mr. Bauer stated there was a safety issue at Edgewood and Murray Avenue. There have been several accidents. His wife had a recent auto accident in this area. There are five corners that meet in this area, there is poor visibility and he felt that a stop sign should be installed. Councilwoman Wittner requested a meeting notice be sent to Mr. Bauer for the next Traffic Committee meeting so he may speak to them regarding this issue. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 10:00 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 Odierna presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on Commissioner Odierna 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: AT & T Long Distance $ 40.58 Cleaning Systems 82.12 Con Edison 2.00 Electrolux 117.96 Giacomo Service Center 655.06 Hill Signs 362.10 IOS Capital 408.66 Metrocom 236.00 Nextel 262.95 Poland Spring 38.34 Staples 440.61 Technical Electronics 235.36 Verizon 454.04 TOTAL $3,335.78 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 the Commission unanimously adjourned. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 4 May 1, 2002 (ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER) 7. Resolution - Change June 19, 2002 Town Board Meeting Date The Supervisor explained because Mamaroneck High School graduation will be held on Wednesday, June 19 the Town Board meeting will be changed to Thursday, June 20. On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the regular meeting of the Town Board which was scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 2002 will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2002 in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck at 8:15 PM. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 1. Set Public Hearing - Floor Area Ratio Law The Attorney explained that this local law on "McMansions" has been revised in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning Board and because of discussions with the Town Board. All of these changes have been discussed with Frank Fish who has approved them. Most significant was the definition of Floor Area Ratio (FAR), which now exclude basements from the total floor area used to measure the ratio, habitable attics will remain in the calculation. The Supervisor read the following resolution into the record: RESOLVED, that the adoption of the proposed local law entitled "Elimination of"McMansions' in the Town of Mamaroneck' Law is an Unlisted Action as that term is defined in the regulations promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA'); and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board wishes to act as the Lead Agency under SEQRA for the environmental review of this proposed local law; and be it further RESOLVED, that in order to conduct a coordinated review under SEQRA, the Town Board directs the Town's Environmental Officer to notify all involved agencies (as that term is defined in the SEQRA regulations) of its decision to act as Lead Agency, to send such agencies copies of the proposed local law and the Environmental Assessment Form submitted in connection therewith and to advise such agencies that unless there is an objection filed with the Town Board within 30 days of receipt of such notice, the Town Board will designate itself as the Lead Agency under SEQRA for the environmental review of this proposed local law; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator submit to the Westchester County Department of Planning the "full statement of such proposed action" as that phrase is defined in section 239-m (1) (c) of the General Municipal Law; and be it further 5 May 1, 2002 RESOLVED, that consideration of the adoption of this local law be the subject of a public hearing to be held on June 20, 2002. 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 the Floor Area Ratio Law for June 20, 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 2. Authorization - Referral of Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Law to Westchester County Department of Planning The Town Attorney submitted a plan for the procedures necessary to adopt the amendment of Floor Area Ratio Law. In his memo it explains: The floor area of garages remains in both the FAR and the Total Square Footage calculations for the same reason given when discussing attics, viz., garages contribute to the appearance of mass. The Comparison Distances (which can be found among the Definitions on page 1 of the proposed local law) have been increased to 300 feet in the larger zones and to 200 feet in the smaller districts. There is a new definition -- "Seasonal Porch" (also found among the Definitions on page 2 of the proposed local law) -- and a provision in the proposed local law (found in subparagraph (5) of paragraph D which is entitled "Applicability of this Section") that allows existing Seasonal Porches to be converted to permanent habitable space even if the maximum FAR is exceeded so long as the footprint of the building is not expanded. The idea is that since these porches currently exist, their conversion to year round use will not change the existing mass on the street. Consistent with the notion that turning existing non-livable space into livable space will not change the existing mass, subparagraph (4) in that same paragraph D allows for such a conversion of attics and basements provided the existing exterior walls stay where they are. The next steps in the process are: (1) to comply with SEQRA which first requires determining what type of action under SEQRA the adoption of this local law is. If adoption is determined to be either a Type I or an Unlisted Action, the Town Board then must decide whether it wishes to serve as lead agency; and if does. it should allow other potentially involved agencies the opportunity to contest the Town Board's choice to act as lead agency; 6 May 1, 2002 (2) to comply with section 239-m of the General Municipal Law which requires that the proposed local law be retorted to the Westchester County Department of Planning for its input; and (3) to set a public hearing. The Town Board approved the measures in the previous adopted resolution. 3. Establish Lead Agency - Floor Area Ratio Law The lead agency status and designation was included in the resolution adopted in item #1 of the agenda. 4. Report of Bids - TA-02-12 - 16 - Reconstruction Public Works Garage Mr. Altieri explained that bids were received for the Public Works Reconstruction Project. He said the project will include expanding the yard to include constructing a storage shed and barn, and a garage and repair storage building. Part of the garage building will have to be demolished. This project has been sent to bid three times, which were rejected because they exceeded estimates. It was decided to make changes to the construction reducing some of the renovations. After the rejection of the bids, changes were made to the construction documents to reduce the scope of the project. This time there were thirty-six contractors bidding for the five actual contracts. Adding up the low bids for each contract resulted in a total construction bid of$2,055,222, which is lower than the estimate, and includes a $73,500 allowance for the removal of fuel contaminated soil under the existing building and a credit of $21,000 for using a different wall system for the expansion of the yard area. The total project cost is $2,520,222, but since we've already authorized and borrowed funds in the amount of $125,000 for the original design, therefore the amount necessary to be borrowed is $2.4 million, and he recommended the Board approve the bids. This latest round of bidding has produced pricing that is in line with our original cost estimates. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes that the following contract for the reconstruction of the public works garage be awarded to the lowest responsible bidders in each category as follows: #TA-02-12 -Site Work-B&H Construction $ 640,740 #TA-02-13 -General Construction -Benaka Inc. $ 898,000 #TA-02-14-Electrical Work-Lanza's Electrical Contracting Corp. $ 239,862 #TA-02-15-Plumbing Work-AKL Mechanical Corp. $ 124,780 #TA-02-16-Heating and Air Conditioning-Atlantic Westchester Inc. $ 99,340 $2,002,722 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 All Bids have been added to the end of the minutes. 7 May 1, 2002 ADDED ITEM 4A. Resolution - Serial Bond Sale -2002 Mr. Altieri explained this would allow the Town to consolidate its previously authorized debt and to finance the new debt for the highway garage construction of$2.4, which would total a bond issue of$4,007,000. The Town's financial advisors, Evanson Dodge, have prepared the paperwork necessary for the sale of the serial bonds. They prepared two schedules one for 15 years and the other for 20 years, at an estimated interest rate of 4.36%, which is an excellent rate. The total principal and interest expense is $5,526,632. If the Board decides on twenty years, the interest would be 4.72% for a total of$6,257.797. He added, the long term saving is $750,000. The two schedules (shown below) offer different impacts upon the tax rate. The same time, other debt issues are decreasing further minimizing the impact of the new debt. Proposed Serial Bond Sale 2002 Old Notes Fund Purpose Authorized Date Amount Highway 2 Pick-up Trucks 11/15/01 $ 40,000.00 Highway Reconstruction -Myrtle Blvd. 5/22/00 $ 330,000.00 Garbage Garbage Truck(2001) 4/4/01 $ 140,000.00 Part Town Memorial Park Improvements 7/18/01 $ 82,000.00 Highway Purchase of Equipment 7/18/01 $ 265,000.00 Highway Fuel Tanks 9/22/99 $ 205,000.00 Sub Total $1,062,000.00 New Notes Highway Reconstruction -Town Garage 5/1/02 $2,400,000.00 Highway Reconstruction -Town Garage 12/19/02 $ 125,000.00 Garbage Garbage Truck-2002 2/6/02 $ 140,000.00 Highway Reconstruction -Myrtle Blvd. 4/3/02 $ 125,000.00 Highway Purchase of Equipment(3) 4/3/02 $ 155,000.00 Sub Total $2,945,000.00 Total Bond Issue $4,007,000.00 DEBT-TAX RATE IMPACT ANALYSTS Debt Expense Comparison New Debt 20 Year Debt Schedule 2002 2003 Payment 2003 Part Town 115,500 95,050 10,111 105,161 Highway Fund 154,800 137,697 333,410 471,103 Garbage District 79,800 75,174 26,019 63,606 Tax Rate Impact Tax Rate Tax Rate 2003 Impact 2003 Impact Part Town 95,050 $1.38 105,161 $1.53 Highway Fund 137,697 $2.00 471,103 $6.85 Garbage District 75,174 $1.07 63,606 $0.91 DEBT-TAX RATE IMPACT ANALYSIS Debt Expense Comparison 2002 New Debt 15 Year Debt Schedule 2002 2003 Payment 2003 Part Town 115,500 95,050 5,638 100,688 Highway Fund 154,800 137,697 282,273 419,970 Garbage District 79,800 75,174 22,088 59,675 Tax Rate Impact Tax Rate Tax Rate 2003 Impact 2003 Impact Part Town 65,050 $1.38 100,688 $1.46 Highway Fund 137,697 $2.00 419,970 $6.12 Garbage District 75,174 $1.07 59,675 $0.85 As the schedules indicate, the Highway Fund realizes the greatest impact of the debt issue. Of the $4.0 million in serial bonds, $3.6 million are issued for Highway Fund capital projects. The Part Town fund realizes a small increase in expense and the Garbage District a reduction in expense. Part Town fund realizes a small increase in expense and the Garbage District a reduction in expense. 8 May 1, 2002 The lower portion of attachments 4 and 5 presents the tax rate impact of the debt issue. Tax rate impact is calculated by dividing the total debt expense by the assessed valuation for the individual budget funds. Tax rate impact is presented with and without the 2002 bond sale. Therefore using the Highway Fund as the example, the debt expense will represent $6.86 cents of the Highway Fund tax rate in the fifteen-year debt schedule and $6.12 of the rate in the twenty-year schedule. The impacts in the Part Town and Garbage District are less significant. The market remains very much in our favor for the issuance of bonds. Though the interest rates on the short term bond issues is lower, in the range of two to three percent, the short term issues will soon expire. The Town would therefore have to repay the entire principal. It was decided to defer this to the next meeting as the paperwork indicated it was necessary to post and give prior notice of this matter being on the agenda. 5. Authorization - Playground Improvements - Sheldrake Environmental Center The Administrator explained the Town operates an annual summer day camp at the Mamaroneck Environmental Resource Center(MERC) for eight weeks in July and August and other programs are run for the children by the Sheldrake Environment Center. It is now necessary to upgrade the playground equipment to meet standards set for the disabled and for safety. Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation, has prepared a cost estimate for the rehabilitation of the playground, which totals $12,420.00. The Highway Department will assist by doing the prep on the surface area, then a contractor will be used for furnishing and installing the new playground equipment. The Board had previously approved a transfer of funds in the amount of$30,000 for MERC in 2001, of which we are recommending $12,420 for this renovation of the playground. Councilwoman Myers asked what the playground surface would be. The Administrator said it would be composed of sand and wood chips. Price quotes for Proposed Playground at the Mamaroneck Environmental Resource Center are as follows: Play Apparatus $ 7,995.00 Installation $ 2,900.00 Border Timbers $ 300.00 Weal' Mats $ 450.00 Separating Mesh Fabric $ 100.00 Wood Fibar(including delivery) $ 675.00 $12,420.00 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize improvements to the playground at Mamaroneck Environmental Resource Center(formerly known as Monroe School) in the amount of$12,420. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 6. Salary Authorization - Recreation On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was 9 May 1, 2002 RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2002 Town Budget that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Lenise Romero, Alternate Manager, Hommocks Pool, $12/hour, eff. 5/1/02 Lenise Romero, Early Morning Swim, Hommocks Pool, $25/session, eff. 5/6/02. John Keenan, Alternate Manager, Hommocks Pool, $ 1 2/hour, eff. 5/1/02. Albert Jenicek, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $8/hour, eff. 5/1/02. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Councilwoman Myers asked when the Hommocks pool would be opening. Mr. Altieri stated that the pool has been filled and should open soon. ADDED ITEM 8. Forest City Daly The Supervisor explained there would be a Joint Town Board meeting on June 3, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. with the Planning and Zoning Boards and Board of Architectural Review to discuss the scoping document for the Forest City Daly project on Myrtle and Madison. Following that meeting, at 8:00 p.m., there will be a scoping session to hear public input on the proposed scoping document. Approval of Minutes -January 7, 2002 Special Meeting February 27, 2002 March 6, 2002 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meeting of January 7, 2002, February 27, 2002 and March 6, 2002 as amended. 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 spoke about the party held at Larchmont Village Hall thanking Cheryl Lewy, Ned Benton and Anne McAndrews. She then read the following into the record: PROCLAMATION CHERYL LEVVY 10 May 1, 2002 WHEREAS, Cheryl Lewy has conscientiously and diligently served the residents of the Village of Larchmont as Mayor for ten (10) years; and WHEREAS, Through Cheryl's vision, passion for progress and "hands-on' approach she succeeded in making lasting contributions, improving Larchmont for the present and for the future; and WHEREAS, During her tenure as Mayor of the Village of Larchmont, Cheryl has sought to improve the Larchmont community through prudent fiscal management, increased public safety, renovation of public facilities and vigilant environmental oversight. 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 Cheryl for her service to the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont and wish her many happy and healthy years. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 22nd day of April 2002. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION May it be known by all who read this, that this certificate has been presented to NED BENTON in appreciation of your efforts as Village Trustee in the Village of Larchmont. We appreciate your fine work as a representative for the Ambulance District, Budget Committee, Larchmont/Mamaroneck Cable TV Advisory Committee and your innovative ideas about sharing services and improvements of the web page. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION May it be known by all who read this, that this certificate has been presented to ANNE McANDREWS In appreciation of your efforts as Village Trustee in the Village of Larchmont. We trust that you will continue to remain active in community affairs. Your superb stint as President of the League of Women Voters to your tenure on the Village Board,you have proven yourself an intelligent, hardworking, self giving servant of the people. Councilwoman Wittner said that it was a fabulous party. There was a video presentation done by Lynn Crowley on "10 years in the life of Cheryl Lewy". It was great. The Supervisor made mention of a party given last Friday for Arline Stefanisko's 20 years of service to the Town of Mamaroneck read the following: PROCLAMATION ARLINE STEFANISKO WHEREAS, Arline Stefanisko for over two decades has brought her wisdom, experience, and enthusiasm to countless endeavors and projects which have helped all residents of the Town of Mamaroneck, and 11 May 1, 2002 WHEREAS, her professional expertise and attention to detail have been repeatedly demonstrated in implementing building department decisions; and WHEREAS, her dedication, devotion and distinguished performance have earned her praise from her peers, current and previous Supervisors, Town Boards and the Town Administrator. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that 1, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck,join with the residents and members of the Town Board in recognizing and thanking Arline for her service to our community and wish her many more happy and healthy years with the Town. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, [have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 26th day, of April 2002. The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be May 15 and June 5. Supervisor O'Keeffe then mentioned the passing of Eleanor Lucas who died yesterday. She was the librarian at Chatsworth Avenue School. The wake is tomorrow, funeral Friday. Our sympathies to her daughter and family. REPORTS OF COUNCIL Councilwoman Wittner congratulated Irene and Nathan Saltzburg, who had received "Exceptional Family of the Year" from the Westchester County Chapter of American Red Cross. Councilwoman Wittner also stated that the Town of Mamaroneck was named 2001 "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Tree City USA recognizes communities that have proven their commitment to an effective, ongoing community forestry program. Councilwoman Wittner mentioned the Watershed Advisory Committee 4's "Controlling Polluted Stormwater: A Management Plan for the Sheldrake and Mamaroneck Rivers and Mamaroneck Harbor" has been awarded the 2002 U.S. Environmental Protection Environmental Quality Award! EPA Regional Administrator Jane M. Kenny notified the Westchester County Department of Planning of the award on April 11. In her letter, she wrote that the management plan represents an "outstanding commitment to protecting and enhancing environmental quality in our region." The award, she said, "is the highest recognition presented to the public by our office." Councilman Odierna announced the opening of the shuffle board courts at Memorial Park which have been painted and look great. Also, many residents seem to be enjoying the playground since it was packed. Councilwoman Myers said she had attended two meetings, but the Board of Architectural Review and Traffic Committee, had been cancelled. The Youth Council met and will help at the Volunteer Recognition Dinner on May 29 at Mamaroneck Environmental Resource Center, being held in honor of all of the Town of Mamaroneck Department heads, and volunteers on all boards, commissions and committees. Councilwoman Seligson said she had attended the Zoning Board last week. The Supervisor said that she had met with the Village of Larchmont regarding the contest for artwork at the Larchmont Train Station. The deadline for submitting artwork is May 17. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be May held May 15th and June 5, 2002. 12 May 1, 2002 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 PM. Submitted by Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk 11CLERKSERVERI SERVER\DocumentslMinutes 12002minf105-01-02x.doc 13 May 1, 2002 14 May 1, 2002 15 May 1, 2002 16 May 1, 2002 17