HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002_07_11 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 JULY 11, 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
8:30 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits.
PUBLIC HEARING -Amendment to Zoning Ordinance - Floor Area Ratio Legislation (FAR)
This Public Hearing had been adjourned from the Town Board meeting of June 20, 2002.
The Supervisor briefly spoke about the special Town Board meeting held on July 2 to
discuss the Floor Area Ratio Law. The Town Board instructed the Town Attorney to make
certain changes to the proposed local law.
The Attorney spoke regarding the changes made which are in his memorandum he had sent
to explain the outcome to Arthur Wexler on the proposed local law:
At yesterday's special meeting, the Town Board discussed the various
amendments that you, Frank Fish, Ron Carpaneto and I had discussed on Friday,
June 21, 2002 as well as the schedule of FAR's based on lot size that you had
sent to Steve Altieri on Monday, June 24, 2002.
After a lengthy debate, the Board instructed me not to change the definition of
FLOOR AREA RATIO to exclude non-habitable attic space. It did direct me to add
to the proposed law a provision exempting those homeowners who will have had
their building plans approved but will not have received an actual building permit
by the time this law goes into effect(see section D. (1) (b). As you had pointed
out, this puts these people on equal footing with the other classes of people who
will be exempted from the law(e.g., building permit holders and people on the
agenda of the Board of Appeals or Planning Board).
The Town Board told me to prepare a provision that will allow an attic roof to be
raised in order to convert the attic to living area provided that the total length of
the raised roof on each side of the attic does not exceed 25% of the length of the
wall below it(see section D.(4)).
The Town Board also decided not to incorporate a schedule of FARs based on lot
size; but will adhere to the current concept of assigning an FAR to each of the
zoning districts mentioned in the proposed law.
Mr. Maker added that he had received a communication from Mr. Wexler making suggestions,
one of which is that people who have approved plans but have not had a building permit
issued be exempted.
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The Supervisor asked if anyone would like to speak on this matter.
Ed Jacobson, 15 Hillside Road, a local practicing architect. This local law is going to have an
enormous impact on the community. There are many questions and unclear issues on FAR
calculations. He felt it would be tragic to vote on this local law tonight. He had questions
about the validity of the FAR numbers and this would have a crucial impact on young
families moving into the community. He implored the Board not to vote until many more
questions are answered and said there should be more dialogue with professionals
regarding this matter.
The Supervisor and Councilwoman Wittner stated that before this had come to a public
hearing, the Board took a bus trip with an architect to view various homes, and his move had
been looked at as an example.
Mr. James Fleming, 6 Concord Avenue, asked what was used to calculate the FAR and
square footage for the Board's trip. Was it the Assessor's cards?
The Administrator answered building records were used.
Mr. Arthur Wexler, 316 Weaver Street, handed out a drawing demonstrating what non-
habitable attic space is, and set up a drawing of a 100 x 100 foot lot with set backs. He said
this showed why under the amended law the square footage would be smaller and said the
law should include the phrase habitable attic space.
Councilman Odierna after looking over the drawing said it is not consistent with what he saw
on the tour.
Councilwoman Myers said they had looked at this in the R10 zone and it had been noted that
it could be even more restrictive.
The Supervisor asked if what was being said was that they were at cross purposes, when the
purpose was to stop McMansions, not to be rigid, but to enact some restraint.
Mr. Wexler responded he could accept the FAR, but questions the attic part of the law.
Councilwoman Myers noted that they had based this on what was happening with big
houses on small lots.
Mr. Hershberg, 5 Country Lane questioned the use of basement space in the law. Then said
the house being built on his street is two to three times bigger than others on the street, they
had endured three months of rock chipping to enable a six foot basement, some of which is
above ground. Nothing like what happened on Country Lane should be allowed.
Jan Northrop, 80 N. Chatsworth Avenue, commended the Board for taking this matter on and
commented on the roof aspect.
There was a lengthy discussion on habitable versus non-habitable space, and it was decided
by the Board to table further discussion to the next meeting, therefore on motion duly made
and seconded the Public Hearing was adjourned to the Town Board meeting of August 21,
2002.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 9:50 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
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1. Fire Claims:
Commissioner Seligson presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on
Commissioner Seligson 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. $3,112.80
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 39.60
AT & T Long Distance 179.30
Avaya 30.45
Calgi Construction Co, Inc. 4,371.96
Carrot-Top Industries 569.00
Con Edison 4.06
Con Edison 120.39
Coyne Textile Services 26.07
Coyne Textile Services 25.54
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 2,379.60
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 526.00
Fire End & Croker Corp. 438.55
Fire End & Croker Corp. 318.15
Galls Incorporated 88.28
Galls Incorporated 207.70
Giacomo Service Center 113.54
Lauren Abinanti 130.00
los Capital 108.51
Michael J. Acocella 520.91
Nextel 257.30
O.S.P. Fire Protection 110.00
Poland Spring 110.46
Rescue Technology Inc. 2,750.00
Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department 375.00
Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department 375.00
Town of Mam'k Professional Fire Fighters 306.54
Verizon Wireless 11.72
Westchester Joint Water Works 71.28
TOTAL $17,677.71
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
2. Fire Report - Month of May
Commissioner Wittner read the following report submitted by Chief Michael Acocella, which
outlines responses to calls made during the month of May. It summarizes the nature and
origin of calls, the number of personnel responding and the total times spent at fire calls.
NATURE OF CALLS:
GENERAL 34
MINOR 12
STILLS 0
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OUT OF TOWN 0
MONTHLY DRILL 1
EMS 18
TOTAL 65
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 552
TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 24 HOURS AND 03 MINUTES
Commissioner Wittner mentioned the Fire Department's web site, which had been mentioned
in a publication as being an excellent example of good website design.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Seligson, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the Commission unanimously
adjourned at 9:55 PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization - Removal of Tree on Town Property
The following meeting notice was published in the Journal News on June 24, 2002 and was
placed into the record:
Pursuant to Section 207-10 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck, the Town Board has
requested a permit to remove a 36" diameter oak tree, located on the northeast corner of the
Town Yard at 40 Maxwell Avenue, Block 132, Lot 215. Interested owners or organizations may
review the application and tree survey at the Town Center Building Department, 740 West
Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays.
Any person, firm, organization or corporation who feels aggrieved or affected by this
decision shall have the right to file an objection with the Town Board, in writing, up to five (5)
days prior to the next scheduled Town Board meeting to be held on July 11, 2002.
Mr. Altieri explained that a tree, located on the northeast corner of the Town Yard at 40
Maxwell Avenue must be removed in order to allow for the construction project in the Town
yard. Authorization is requested to remove said tree.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
removal of a 36" diameter oak tree, located on the northeast
corner of the Town Yard at 40 Maxwell Avenue to allow for
the construction of an adequately sized recycling depot in the
Town yard.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
2. Authorization - Planning Consultant Services
Mr. Altieri explained that the Town has been pleased with Buckhurst, Fish and Jacquemart's
services in the past and it appears sensible to continue the relationship with them on
advising the Town regarding the Forest City Daly proposal. He said there would be an
escrow agreement which would provide for reimbursement for these fees by the applicants.
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On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
agreement between the Town and Buckhurst, Fish, and
Jacquemart to continue advising the Town regarding the
Forest City Daly proposal at a cost not to exceed $27,500
which will be reimbursed as part of an escrow agreement
between the Town and Forest City Daly; 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
3. Salary Authorizations - Recreation
Management and Non Union Personnel
School Crossing Guards
Recreation
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2002 Town Budget
that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of
salary to the following:
HOMMOCKS PLAYGROUND
Connie Flay Arts/Crafts Specialist $3,800/season
Christopher Byron Counselor $310/week
David Flay Counselor $185/week
Matthew Pellegrino Counselor $195/week
Mike Rose Counselor $227/week
Darryl Stockhouse Counselor $185/week
MONROE PRE SCHOOL
Elnorah Boone Counselor $225/week
Theresa Brewer Counselor $140/week
Joey Cannon Counselor $125/week
LaTanya Graves Counselor $170/week
Eric Upper Counselor $150/week
Neil Valsangkar Counselor $170/week
CHATSWORTH PRE SCHOOL
Sara Adelmann Counselor $130/week
Laura Barski Counselor $115/week
Amanda Curry Counselor $115/week
Dwayne Dunlop Counselor $160/week
Maria Focciola Counselor $145/week
Marian Greaves Counselor $150/week
Jordana Mohammed Counselor $115/week
Farida Moynihan Counselor $155/week
Doris Staar Counselor $160/week
Dotty Tannay Counselor $140/week
Lisa Tollinchi Counselor $140/week
Caroline Veintimilla Counselor $140/week
Emily Weber Counselor $115/week
Tara Zamboli Counselor $125/week
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MUSIC WORKSHOP
Shigefumi Tomita Instructor $1,800/season
HOMMOCKS POOL
Rosemarie Cerbone Matron $11.50/hour
Barbara Mendez Key Attendant $ 8.25/hour
Tiffany Segreti Lifeguard $ 8.50/hour
RECREATION OFFICE
Daphne Toone Office Aid $10.00/hour
TENNIS
Eli Cohn, Tennis Instructor, $9/hour, effective retroactive to 6/24/02.
Rachel Farber-Kaiser, Tennis Instructor$25/hour and $19/hour, retroactive to
6/24/02.
Miguel Ipince, Tennis Instructor, $12/hour, effective retroactive to 6/24/02.
Lee Jagodo, Tennis Instructor, $20/hour, $15/hour& $11/hour, retroactive to
6/24/02.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Management and Non-Union 2002 Salary Schedule
Mr. Altieri stated that this was the final approved list of salaries for the management and non-
union personnel.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to the following management and non-
union personnel:
Employee Title 2002 Salary
Stephen Altieri Town Administrator $116,760.00
Richard Rivera Chief of Police $101,150.00
Carmine DeLuca Comptroller $ 80,150.00
Ronald Carpaneto Director of Building and Land Use $ 74,650.00
Susan Bickerstaff Town Assessor $ 76,700.00
Kathy Kopa Director of Community Service $ 63,000.00
Michael Orchanian Building Superintendent $ 50,000.00
Joseph Tunno General Foreman $ 56,970.00
Robert Lunde Ice Rink Manager $ 50,300.00
Michael Liverzani Ambulance District $ 65,160.00
Kathy Simon Admin. Records Officer-Police Dept. $ 53,300.00
Marco Gennarelli Highway Superintendent $ 85,950.00
Lillian Robustelli Secretary to Town Sup. $ 55,870.00
Gayle Short Secretary to Town Admin $ 38,050.00
Elizabeth Paul Environmental Coordinator $ 39,100.00
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
School Crossing Guards
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Mr. Altieri explained.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize to
increase the salary of the school crossings guards from
$60.00 to $62.00 per day.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 1, 2002
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Board minutes from the meeting of May 1, 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 COMMUNICATION
The Supervisor asked if anyone from the audience would like to speak.
Bob Weiss, 408 Rushmore, spoke regarding the Hommocks pool. He stated that he had
spoken at the June 11 School Board meeting. He felt that this was a wonderful community
and the pool crisis made him very nervous. He didn't think that the Town was using the pool
to its fullest capacity. He would like to see more involvement by the Town, and perhaps
employ the services of a pool management company to run the facility.
The Supervisor said that the Town Board and the Recreation Commission have been in touch
with the school to try to solve this problem. The situation has been incredibly frustrating,
especially since the School is actually the entity responsible for it -the school budget is 70
million dollars a year, the Town's is only 20 million, the burden would be a gigantic expense
for us.
Mr. Weiss said its frustrating for him since he'd like to see both bodies have control.
Councilwoman Myers said this matter is of great concern to the board, the Town has
requested a meeting with the school board to come up with some solutions.
Councilman Odierna agreed the situation is serious, and appreciates Mr. Weiss' input. The
Board is working on it, there have been 3,600 permits issued, so many residents have been
affected by this.
The Board then had a discussion of possible solutions to the problem.
Abby Tolchinsky, said these programs should have never been offered unless they were truly
available and doesn't feel the issues have been answered.
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Ms. Abby Tolchinsky spoke. She said that she had signed her daughters up for the swim
team and the diving team. Three weeks into the diving program, her daughter has finally
gotten onto a diving board. The program was paid for in full and this situation is not
acceptable. She does not want to see this keep on deteriorating.
The Supervisor said the Town did not know about there being a problem until June; it was
the School who thought the requirements were too stringent and wanted to comply in stages.
Further discussion ensued.
The Supervisor thanked the Recreation Department for their good work.
Councilman Odierna reminded everyone about Family Day at the Hommocks Pool to be held
on July 28. There is a $1 charge per family. If anyone would like to attend, please contact
the Recreation Department.
The Supervisor reported that the Town has received a triple A rating from Moody's.
The Administrator said that Carmine DeLuca, the Town Comptroller has done an excellent
job in helping to achieve this rating.
Councilwoman Wittner said that she had learned that Steve Altieri will be receiving a
certificate for 25 years of service to local government at the September meeting of The
International City-County Management Association being held in Pennsylvania.
Ms. Wittner also noted attending the Coastal Zone Management Commission meeting on
June 25 and the Fire Council meeting on July 1.
Councilman Odierna spoke about the concert held last Monday at Memorial Park. It was a lot
of fun and well attended. A good time was had by all. Next Monday at 7 PM there will be a
musical variety show and on July 26 the movie, Shrek, will be shown on a large outdoor
movie screen. Parking is free in Town Lot#1 across the street from the park.
Councilwoman Myers said that the concert was great.
The Supervisor and the Town Board attended the senior's picnic. She said that it was
originally scheduled to take place at Memorial Park, but it was 103 degrees that day and the
picnic was moved to the Larchmont Senior Center. Steve Altieri, Carmen DeLuca, Kathy
Kopa, Arleen Silverman and Elaine Austin did the cooking for the event.
Councilwoman Myers spoke of marching in the Fireman's Parade on July 2 and mentioned
that the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department won an award.
Councilwoman Seligson attended Zoning and Planning Board meetings.
The Town Clerk reminded everyone there would be a primary election in September. Anyone
interested in working as an election inspector should contact the Town Clerk's Office. They
would be required to work from 6 AM to 9 PM. The salary for the day is $165.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 PM into an Executive Session to discuss personnel.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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