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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002_05_15 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 15, 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. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 8:25 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's motion, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller's Office: AAA Emergency Supply Co. 180.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. 190.00 Coyne Textile Services 26.59 Giacomo Service Center 330.10 Giacomo Service Center 150.29 Sound Shore Pest Control 130.00 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters 204.36 United Water New Rochelle 213.52 Westchester Joint Water Works 100.00 TOTAL 1.524.86 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: May 15, 2002 Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 2. Authorization - Memorandum of Understanding - Emergency Communication Services - Westchester County The Administrator explained the Fire Department has sought to transfer responsibility for emergency dispatching to Westchester County Department of Emergency Services known as 60 Control. The County currently dispatches to about 15 Fire Departments plus they dispatch to a number of ambulance services. If 60-Control takes on the dispatching services, it is believed there will be an increase to efficiency because the fire department employees would be able to focus on responding rather than on the functioning of the alarm room and the dispatch. The agreement has a provision that either can terminate the agreement upon 30 day notice, and in cases of county wide emergencies when it would be more prudent to be handled here such as during a hurricane. There is no cost, so he recommended the authorization. Councilwoman Wittner stated that this subject came up at the Fire Council meeting held on May 6. The Fire Department is eager to have this agreement put into place. The Supervisor said that she was glad we had something in writing from the County. Councilwoman Myers said since there are no costs involved this seems to be a win -win situation, and wondered why all fire departments in the county weren't opting into the program. The Administrator said the County has a sophisticated GPS (geographic position system) system which is extremely helpful and have professional dispatchers. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the agreement between the Town and Westchester County Department of Emergency Services (60 Control) to provide emergency communications services to the Town of Mamaroneck Fire District; 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 There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Odierna, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 8:35 PM. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 2 May 15, 2002 1. Authorization -Westchester Urban County Agreement Mr. Altieri explained this is an agreement to continue the Town's participation in the Community Development Block Grant program. There was now a new funding cycle and the funding packets for the upcoming cycle were distributed today, with the grant period beginning in 2003 and continue through 2005. Councilwoman Seligson noted this was a very beneficial program to the Town because of the high prices of our homes. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the agreement between the Town and Westchester County for the Town's participation in the Community Development Block Grant program; 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 2. Authorization - Bond Resolution - Highway Garage Renovation Mr. Altieri explained this Bond Resolution was to authorize the issuance of$2.4 million dollars in serial bonds for the reconstruction of the Highway Department garage, which had been discussed at the last meeting but adjourned to this meeting because of notice provisions. At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, held at the Town Hall, in Mamaroneck, New York, in said Town, on May 15, 2002 at 8:15 o'clock PM, Prevailing Time. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe, and upon roll being called, the following were PRESENT: Supervisor Valerie M. O'Keeffe Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner Councilwoman Judith A. Myers Councilman Ernest C. Odierna Councilwoman Nancy Seligson ABSENT: None The following resolution offered by Councilperson Odierna, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilperson Wittner, to-wit: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,400.000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY PART OF THE COST OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A TOWN GARAGE IN AND FOR SAID TOWN. 3 May 15, 2002 WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital project hereinafter described, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, have been performed; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital project; 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 part of the cost of the reconstruction of a Town garage, in and for the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County. New York, including incidental expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $2,400,000 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 the reconstruction of a Town garage, including planning in connection therewith, is $2,525,000, and that the plan for the financing thereof is as follows: (a) by the issuance of the $2,400,000 serial bonds of the Town of Mamaroneck. Westchester County, New York, authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution; and (b) by the issuance of$125,000 serial bonds of said Town authorized to be issued for planning pursuant to bond resolution dated and duly adopted December 19, 2001. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is 20 years, pursuant to subdivision 12(a)(1) 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. It is further determined that the cost of planning in connection with the reconstruct/on of the garage described in Section 1 hereof will be financed as part of the cost of such reconstruction and that the period of probable usefulness of such planning is 20 years pursuant to subdivision 12(a)(1) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law and that Section 3 of the bond resolution dated December 19, 2001 is hereby amended accordingly. 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 4 May 15, 2002 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. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Town a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. Section 6. Such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the Town of Marnaroneck, 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 or she shall deem best for the interests of the Town; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she 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 issue, 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 aerial 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. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 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 5 May 15, 2002 respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 10. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations arc 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. Section 11. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in full in the Journal News together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 12. This resolution is adopted subject to permissive referendum in accordance with Section 35.00 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. 3. Authorization - Sale of Serial Bonds Mr. Altieri explained there had been discussion regarding issuing long term serial bonds to refinance previously issued short-term debt and to finance new debt issues, essentially converting short term debt into long term. The Highway Garage project was approved so the total bond issue will be in the amount of$4,007,000. The single largest component of the bond sale is the expense of the garage, which is $2.4 million. He said the Town's financial advisors, Evanson Dodge have prepared two alternative bond schedules for the sale of$4.0 million of serial bonds. One is for 15 years and one is for 20 years. The recommendation is to authorize the 15 year debt which has a lower interest rate, and he outlined what was being purchased. Councilman Odierna said this amount represents 2% of next year's budget, and questioned the scale when you calculate retired debt versus new debt. Supervisor O'Keeffe said the Board and Administrator had plotted out what will be needed for paving, sidewalks, curbing, etc. There were certain areas picked out for 2002 which were contiguous to ones completed the prior year. Residents in the area on Edgewood and Overlook have an anomaly where the sidewalk stops, so the Town sent a letter for an opinion from the neighborhood and received a good number of responses. Some of the neighbors 6 May 15, 2002 do not want a new sidewalk for aesthetic reasons and some because it would require the removal of snow. We asked Mr. Gennarelli, Highway Superintendent to look at it and they said the area could be made more passable with tree removal and by addressing elevation issues which would cost approximately $29,000 which is not in the budget. If we changed design to a stone dust path it would cost $10,000 but the Supervisor recommended against it since the Town Attorney was of the opinion it would be defined a sidewalk which would make the owner responsible for ice and snow. The consensus of the Board is to stay with the present plan for sidewalks in the 2002 budget and then to question whether to consider a full sidewalk for next year, or a stone path. John Feary, 6 Overlook, said he had moved her from Chappaqua to be near his four grandchildren. They use that stretch quite often and finds they end up in the street because of blockages, its very dangerous as there is a lot of traffic. He questioned why the sidewalk stops, feeling there is potential tragedy lurking if this is not examined. Heather Connor, 96 Edgewood, said she has two small sons and concurs with Mr. Feary. She grew up here and is deeply concerned. Her children would be walking to school which compounds the problem. Susan Bicardi, 71 Edgewood Avenue presented a petition with sixteen signatures from residents in that area requesting allocation of funds in the 2003 budget for a sidewalk on the Town's right-of-way on that section of Edgewood Avenue. She said all of Edgewood has a sidewalk except for this stretch, very dangerous situation. She appreciates the Boards efforts in taking the trees into account but essential that people stop walking into the street along the stretch in question. Councilwoman Wittner said there was some opposition from neighbors, not everyone is in agreement. Councilman Odierna asked what width they were requesting, to which they answered stroller width. Councilwoman Myers stated there was not one signature on the petition from owners on the sidewalk side, and asked if they had been approached to sign. And said she had received a letter from a resident regarding their tree and another letter which fully opposed the sidewalk. One of the residents said no, since the petition was just drafted last night, not everyone was asked to sign. Mauri Leblanc, Overlook, was appreciative to the Board for their time on this and asked what was the process to accomplish this down the road. The Supervisor said she was in favor of sidewalks overall since they are safer. The plan is to earmark this for inclusion in the 2003 budget. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve serial bonds be sold in the amount of$4.7 million to retire short term debt, on the recommendation of the Town Administrator and the Evanson Dodge, Financial Advisors to the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 4. Consideration of Alternative Sidewalk 7 May 15, 2002 THIS TOPIC WAS DISCUSSED ABOVE 5. Report of Bids - TA-02-09 - Ten Wheel Dump Truck - TA-02-17 - Dump Body and Plow Hitch - TA-02-10 - Construction and Placement of Sidewalks TA-02-09 - Ten Wheel Dump Truck TA-02-17 - Dump Body and Plow Hitch The Administrator explained that bids were received on May 6, 2002 for the dump body and plow hitch portion of the 10 wheel dump truck. An alternate bid was submitted for a snow plow, however, it is recommended that the snow plow bid not be awarded at this time. Bid amounts are as follows: TA-02-09 - Ten Wheel Dump Truck Gabbrielli Truck Sales 3333 Conner St., Bronx, NY $80,600 Long Island Kenworth 3200 Horseblock Rd., Medford, NY $82,470 TA-02-17 - Dump Body and Plow Hitch Advanced Equipment, Inc. 75 Cedarhurst Ave., Medford, NY $25,060 Trius, Inc. 458 Johnson Ave., Bohemia, NY $30,617 On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes Contract TA-02-09 for a ten wheel dump truck be awarded to Gabbrielli Truck Sales, the lowest bidder, at a total cost to the Town of $80,600; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes Contract TA-02-17 for a one dump body and plow hitch be awarded to Advanced Equipment, Inc., the lowest bidder, at a total cost to the Town of$25,060; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said contracts 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 TA-02-10 - Construction and Replacement of Concrete Sidewalks Mr. Altieri explained that on Friday, May 10, 2002, the Town publicly opened and read bids for the above referenced contract. The scope of this contract includes the construction and replacement of concrete sidewalks, curbing and sidewalk curb ramps. Included in this project is the installation of 19,350 square feet of sidewalk, 10,000 square feet of driveway aprons, 14 handicapped curb ramps, 6,000 linear feet of curbing and associated work. Construction of these improvements as proposed on the following streets: North Chatsworth Avenue 8 May 15, 2002 Palmer Avenue Poplar Road Valley Road Wildwood Road Birchfield Road W. Valley Stream Road Bids were received from five contractors. The lowest bid was submitted by Acocella Contractors of Scarsdale, New York, to complete all of the work described for a total cost of $291,602.50. Acocella Contracting bid is in compliance with our requirements and therefore the recommendation is to award the above referenced contract to Acocella Contracting and that authorization be granted to the Town Administrator to execute a contract with the company. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes that Contract TA-02-10 be awarded to Acocella Contracting, the lowest bidder, for the construction and placement of sidewalks, at a total cost to the of$$291,602.50; and 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 6. Authorization -Amendment of Administrative Manual for Electronic Media Policy Mr. Altieri explained that this would be an amendment to establish guidelines and policies for the use of computers and e-mail for conducting Town business. It is recommended that the Town's Administrative Manual be amended to include this new policy. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize amending the Town Administrative Manual to include guidelines and policies with regard to electronic media. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 7. Salary Authorizations - Recreation - Highway Department RECREATION Mr. Altieri explained that this salary authorization was for the hiring of tennis instructors. 9 May 15, 2002 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, 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: John Brian McCormick, Tennis Instructor, $19/hour, effective retroactive to May 6, 2002. Adreas Riss, Tennis Instructor, $18/hour, effective retroactive to May 6, 2002. Emily Wickersham, Tennis Instructor, $10/hour, effective retroactive to May 6, 2002. Emma Higgins, Tennis Instructor, $10/hour, effective retroactive to May 6, 2002. Nicholas Steiner, Tennis Instructor, $10/hour, effective retroactive to May 6, 2002. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Mr. Altieri explained that a request has been received from the Highway Department to hire Vincent Bianco for the position of Laborer. Mr. Bianco replaces Michael Povia who was hired on April 15, was injured on April 17, and resigned. Mr. Bianco currently works for the Village of Larchmont. He is a resident of Mamaroneck, was self-employed in landscape and construction for over fifteen years, and is skilled in masonry, groundwork, and maintenance. He has held a CDL license for ten years and is experienced in operating heavy equipment and machinery On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Vincent Bianco, in the amount of $32,305 (Step 4), for his services as a laborer in the Highway Department effective June 17, 2002. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Approval of Minutes - February 27, 2002 Work Session - March 20, 2002 -April 3, 2002 On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meetings of February 27, March 20 and April 3, 2002 as amended. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye 10 May 15, 2002 O'Keeffe - Aye ADDED ITEMS 8. Authorization - Promotional Opportunities Mr. Altieri explained that based upon the responsibilities of their positions and their performances, authorization is requested to promote Pamela Kaider in the Assessor's Office to the position of Real Property Appraiser and Toni Ann Gugliano in the Recreation Department to the position of Recreation Supervisor. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Pamela Kaider, in the amount of $48,435, for her services as Real Property Appraiser effective immediately; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Toni Ann Gugliano, in the amount of $50,440, for her services as Recreation Supervisor effective immediately. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 9. Authorization -Appointment Alternate Position on Board of Architectural Review Councilwoman Myers explained that when Ed Jacobson moved from BAR to the Planning Board, Bob Wassman agreed to take over as Chair of the BAR. This left his seat as an alternate open. Given that there are only 5 members of this Board and it appears that they are occasionally not able to always have a quorum, it seems necessary to appoint a new alternate. It is necessary under Town law that the members be Town residents and qualified by reason of training or experience in architecture, land development, city planning, real estate, landscape architecture, professional property values or other relevant business or profession, or by reason of civic interest and sound judgement. She then recommended the appointment of Ms. Ronnie Wadler to fill this vacancy. On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Ms. Ronnie Wadler as an alternate member of the Board of Architectural Review, replacing Bob Wassman, effective immediately. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 11 May 15, 2002 10. Referral to Planning Board The Attorney explained that legislation has been drafted as part of the Zoning Code of the Town of Mamaroneck regarding alternate members for the Zoning and Planing Boards. This must be referred to both Boards for review. They have 45 days in which to respond. On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the proposed amendment to the Zoning law regarding appointment of alternate members be referred to the Zoning Board and to the Planning Board for their review and comment. 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 mentioned that on June 3 there would be a scoping session with Forest City Daly. This meeting is open to the public. The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be June 5 and Thursday, June 20, 2002. The Supervisor spoke about the organic waste pilot program. Residents would be receiving brochures. Organic waste is to be put out no earlier than the night before regular pick up. Councilwoman Wittner stated that residents should remind their gardeners that organic waste can be taken to the Town yard. Pre-registration is necessary. The Supervisor spoke about the Council of Governments meeting she attended on May 2 at the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Fire Training Center. A briefing was prepared to update everyone on the County's Emergency Response Preparedness Planning efforts. The Supervisor spoke on the County Executive's need to raise revenue. The feeling was to raise sales tax 1% from 6%to 7% %. This needs approval by the State. The Supervisor congratulated John Hock of Westchester Joint Waterworks for being named recipient of the George Warren Fuller Award which is the most prestigious award in his field. The presentation will be made at the Water Works Association Annual Conference in New Orleans on June 16. Councilwoman Wittner mentioned that all attended the Larchmont Senior Center luncheon held on May 7 at McGuire's Restaurant. It was very pleasant. She and Councilwoman Seligson attended the Westchester County Soil and Water Conference and on May 9 they attended the Municipal Officials meeting in Ossining. Councilman Odierna attended the Recreation Commission on May 14. He said that he was excited about the golf clinic being held at Saxon Woods golf course from 6 to 7 PM. The cost is $100 per participant. Anyone interested should contact the Recreation Department for further information. The Hommocks pool did not open as scheduled on May 1 and is still not opened, asked the Town Administrator if had any information on the status. 12 May 15, 2002 Mr. Altieri stated that the School District must submit drawings to the Health Department in order to obtain a permit to open the pool. These drawings are being submitted at the end of this week. The ice rink will close the middle of June. A wood floor will be installed in order for the day camps to use the facility on rainy days. Councilwoman Myers said that there were no meetings this week. The League of Women Voters are hosting four women from Uganda for a week. These are women with an interest in government. They will be arriving on Friday. There will be a symposium held at New Rochelle City Hall on Monday. The Larch mont/Mamaroneck tennis team is tied for first place. The Supervisor said that the Memorial Day Parade would be held on May 23 at 7:30 PM beginning at the parking structure across the street from Nicky's Pizza ending at the Gazebo in Larchmont. Councilwoman Seligson attended the Planning Board meeting. Spent many hours discussing the use of an auto body shop. The Town Clerk reminded parkers that the deadline for submitting parking renewal applications was May 17. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM. Submitted by Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk 11 CLERKSERVERISERVER 1DocumentslMinutes12001 minf105-15-02x.doc 13