HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002_10_16 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 OCTOBER 16, 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 HEARINGS - Establish No Parking Zone - Madison/Fifth Avenues
- Local Law - Special Meetings of Coastal Zone Management Commission
- Establish Alternate Members to the Zoning Board of Appeals and
Planning Board
-Addition of Director of Building Code Enforcement and Land Use
Administrator to Town Code
ESTABLISH NO PARKING ZONE - MADISON/FIFTH AVENUES
The following notice was placed into the record:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck on Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is
possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New
York to consider the adoption of a proposed Local Law entitled "No Parking Zone - Madison
Avenue and Fifth Avenue".
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the hearing was
declared open.
The Administrator explained this proposed change was a recommendation from the Traffic
Committee. Residents of Carlton House had appeared before the committee regarding
safety concerns.
The Supervisor asked if anyone from the audience had any comments. There were none.
She then asked if the Town Board would like to comment.
Councilman Odierna asked if the cars that were being parked in the area of Madison and Fifth
Avenue were owned by residents or were they being parked by the gas station.
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The Administrator said there were only three spaces or 70 feet which would be taken away
but there still would be parking spaces there. Councilwoman Myers added there were no
objections by anyone attending the Traffic Committee meeting where this had been
discussed.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the hearing was
declared closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board finds that the adoption of the
proposed local law will constitute a Type II action under the
New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA);
and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares itself to be
lead agency with respect to the proposed action.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following local
law was adopted:
LOCAL LAW NO. 8 -2002
This local law shall be known as the "No Parking Near Carlton House" Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 - Purpose:
The purpose of this local law is to create a no parking zone on Madison Avenue
in the vicinity of the Carlton House as a means of improving sight lines at that
location and thereby improving safety.
Section 2 - No Parking:
Parking on the eastern side of Madison Avenue for a distance of 70 feet
southerly from the point where the southern side of the driveway for the
property known as Block 134 on the tax assessment map of the Town of
Mamaroneck ("Carlton House") meets the roadbed of Madison Avenue is
prohibited.
Section 3 - Signs to be Erected and Painting to be Done:
An appropriate sign or signs shall be erected on, and striping shall be painted
on the surface of, Madison Avenue indicating the area where parking is
prohibited
Section 4 - Severability:
Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or
invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this Local Law, which may be
implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provisions.
Section 5 - Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
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Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL MEETINGS OF COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
The following notice was placed into the record:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck on Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is
possible, in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck,
New York to consider a Local Law that would give the Chair of the Coastal Zone Management
Commission the power to call special meetings of the Commission.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing was
declared open.
Mr. Maker explained it sometimes becomes necessary to call special meetings of various
Boards and Commissions, most are called in line with either State and/or local laws.
Presently the Town Code does not define a process which allows this to be done by the
Coastal Zone Management Commission and this proposed law would set the guidelines.
Councilwoman Wittner asked since this was a bi-municipal commission, does the Village of
Larchmont also have to pass this local law?
After Mr. Maker replied they would have to, Councilwoman Wittner said she would draft a
letter to the Village of Larchmont.
The Supervisor asked if anyone wished to speak either in favor of or against this law.
There being no further comment, on motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by
Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby adjourn the
public hearing to the December 4, 2002 Town Board meeting.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - ESTABLISH ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS AND PLANNING BOARD
The following notice was placed into the record:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck on Wednesday , October 16, 2002 at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is
possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New
York to consider the adoption of a proposed Local Law entitled "Creation of the Position of
Alternate Member for the Board of Appeals and the Planning Board Law".
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the hearing was
declared open.
The Attorney explained the purpose of the law was to provide an alternate member to both
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the Zoning and Planning Boards for those times when something comes before the boards
and one of the members must step down because of a potential conflict. He said it would
also be necessary to add the person appointed to this position to the Ethics Code list of
sensitive positions.
Following a brief discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by
Councilwoman Myers, the hearing was declared closed.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board finds that the adoption of
the proposed local law will constitute a Type II action under
the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA); and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby declares itself to be
lead agency with respect to the proposed action.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the following local
law was adopted:
LOCAL LAW NO. 9 -2002
This local law shall be known as the "Creation of the Position of
Alternate Member for the Board of Appeals and the Planning Board"
Local Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 - Purpose
Paragraph 11 of section 267 of the Town Law and paragraph 15 of
section 271 of the Town Law allow the Town Board to establish the
position of alternate member or members of the Town's Board of
Appeals and Planning Board. This local law creates those positions.
Section 2 -Amendment to the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck
(a) Section 240-89 A. of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck
hereby is amended by deleting paragraph (1) thereof and
substituting a new paragraph (1) which reads as follows:
(1) The Board of Appeals, as previously established by the
Town Board, shall continue to exist. The Board of Appeals shall
consist of five (5) members and two alternate members who shall
substitute for any member of the Board of Appeals who is unable to
participate in a matter before the Board of Appeals due to a conflict
of interest. If the number of alternate members exceeds the number
of members having a conflict of interest with respect to a particular
matter, the Chairperson of the Board of Appeals shall select the
alternate member(s) who will substitute for the member(s) with the
conflict of interest. If the Chairperson is the member with the
conflict of interest, the longest tenured member of the Board of
Appeals shall make this selection."
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(b) Chapter 240 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is
amended by adding a new ARTICLE XV thereto which reads as
follows:
ARTICLE XV
Planning Board
§ 240-95. Creation and Powers of the Planning Board.
A. The Planning Board, as previously established by the Town
Board, shall continue to exist. The Planning Board shall consist of
seven (7) members and two alternate members who shall substitute
for any member of the Planning Board who is unable to participate
in a matter before the Planning Board due to a conflict of interest. If
the number of alternate members exceeds the number of members
having a conflict of interest with respect to a particular matter, the
Chairperson of the Planning Board shall select the alternate
member(s) who will substitute for the member(s) with the conflict of
interest. If the Chairperson is the member with the conflict of
interest, the longest tenured member of the Planning Board shall
make this selection.
B. The Planning Board shall continue to have all of the powers
heretofore granted to it by the Town Board whether or not contained
in the Code."
(c) Section 17-4 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is
amended by deleting the definition of SENSITIVE POSITION
contained therein and substituting a new definition of SENSITIVE
POSITION which reads as follows:
SENSITIVE POSITION -- The following positions entail potential
conflicts of interest and are deemed to be sensitive positions:
Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor, member of the Town Board, Town
Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk, Town Justice, Town Administrator,
Assistant to the Town Administrator, Counsel to the Town, Town
Prosecutor, Superintendent of Highways, Superintendent of
Recreation, Director of Building Code Enforcement and Land Use
Administration, Building Inspector, Assistant Building Inspector, Fire
Chief, Deputy Fire Chief(s), Fire Inspector, Police Chief,
Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller, Director of Public Housing, Public
Housing Administrator, Town Engineer or Consulting Engineer,
Senior Engineering Aide, Assessor, member of the Board of
Assessment Review, Real Property Appraiser, General Foreman,
member of the Planning Board, member of the Board of Appeals,
alternate member of the Planning Board and alternate member of
the Board of Appeals. In the event that a new position is created at a
later date which the Town Administrator deems to be sensitive, then
such position shall be added to this list upon the adoption of a
resolution by the Town Board."
Section 3 - Severability:
Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any
other provisions of this Local Law, which may be implemented
without the invalid or unconstitutional provisions.
Section 4 - Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary
of State.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
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Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
ADDITION OF DIRECTOR OF BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT AND LAND USE
ADMINISTRATOR TO TOWN CODE
The following notice was placed into the record:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck on Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is
possible, in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck,
New York to consider a Local Law to add the position of Director of Building Code
Enforcement and Land Use Administration to the Town's Code.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Seligson, the hearing was
declared open.
Mr. Maker explained that Ron Carpaneto's title was not added to the Town Code when the
position was first created. The current head of the Building Department is titled the Director
of Building Code Enforcement and Land Use Administration, not Building Inspector. The
Town's Code has numerous references to the position of Building Inspector; but there is no
references to the position of Director of Buildings. Since there is a possibility at some future
time there may be both a Building Inspector and a Director, it is important one position yield
to the other, so this law would give the power to the Building Inspector. The proposed law
adds the phrase "or the Director of Building Code Enforcement and Land Use Administration
if the office of Building Inspector is vacant" after the words: "Building Inspector" in the
appropriate places in the Code. Mr. Maker thanked Carol Braiotta for her invaluable
assistance in searching the Code. He added because certain sections are amendments to
the Town's Zoning Code, a referral to the Planning Board is required before the Town Board
can vote on this legislation.
Supervisor O'Keeffe questioned the need to have both positions, if another person was hired
under the Building Inspector title it would be taking Mr. Carpaneto's authority away.
Mr. Altieri said it was highly unlikely the Building Director would be subordinate to the
Building Inspector and the section needs to be reworded.
Councilwoman Seligson said all that would be necessary was to take that phrase out of the
law.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the hearing was
declared adjourned to the November 7, 2002.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby adjourn the
Public Hearing on "Addition of Director of Building Code
Enforcement and Land Use Administrator to the Town Code"
to the Town Board meeting of November 7 to allow for review
and comment of the proposed law by the Planning Board.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 9:05 PM on motion of
Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson.
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 Myers presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on
Commissioner Myers' motion, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, 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 as
amended:
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 93.58
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 37.00
Avaya 28.29
Clinton Kearney Door Co. 200.00
Con Edison 114.01
Coyne Textile 52.06
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 3,261.54
Giacomo Service 160.14
Giacomo Service 576.67
J &J Barish Electric Supply 165.22
Nextel 202.71
R& L Consulting 149.99
Simplex Grinnell 359.00
Sound Shore Contracting 235.00
Verizon Wireless 12.23
Westchester Elevator 170.00
TOTAL 5.817.44
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Commissioner Odierna reminded everyone about the open house on Sunday, October 27 to
be held at the Weaver Street Fire House from 12 to 3 PM. There will be free hot dogs and
soda.
The Supervisor noted that there would be an open house ("Big Truck Day") on October 19
from 10 AM to noon at the Larchmont Public Library. This is a program made possible by the
Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont. "Truck Day" will take place in the
parking lot behind St. Agustine's Church next to the Library. She also made mention of the
Inspection Dinner held on October 11. It was a very nice dinner and it was very encouraging
to see all the new Explorers who attended. The Explorers will be hosting an all you can eat
dinner on November 1 at 7 PM at the Weaver Street Fire House. There is a $10 per person
fee.
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There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Myers, the Commission unanimously
adjourned at 9:15 PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Submission of 2003 Tentative Town Budget
Mr. Altieri explained this budget was for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2003. The
tentative budget was prepared by the budget officer and staff, who submitted their proposed
budget sheets. Mr. Altieri gave a summary of the tentative budget, outlining a proposed
increase to tax rates in the two villages averaging $30 per year, and an increase of
approximately $221 in the unincorporated area of the Town. He said it would be necessary
for the Town Board to set a public hearing and the budget must be adopted no later than
December 20, 2002. He said during the next few weeks there would be many changes made
by the Board, and anyone wanting copies of the tentative budget can obtain them from the
Town Clerk's office.
The Supervisor asked the Administrator to outline what is happening in the County and State
which is affecting this budget.
Mr. Altieri said there would be a substantial increase to the pension fund, liability insurance
and in health insurance premiums. The actual quotes for these have not been received but
we are anticipating a cost increase of about 30% for liability insurance which amounts to
about $140,000, health insurance is expected to increase by about $300,000, and the state
pension premium by about $312,000. This budget maintains our existing infrastructure, the
increase is approximately 6.2%.
Councilwoman Myers reminded residents the Town tax is only 25% of the total tax bill. Half
of all resident taxes go to the school and the rest is collected for the county.
2. Authorization - Billing Services Agreement -Ambulance District
Mr. Altieri explained a recommendation has been made to authorize the Town to enter into an
agreement with Multimed Billing Service . When the Ambulance District was created in 1994
the decision at that time was to levy charges for ambulance calls and to issue bills for
service. It was decided to hire a private billing service, Holdsworth Associates, because of
the complexities involved in the billing. At that time Holdsworth Associates was retained for
this purpose, but they have now decided to cancel their contracts with clients based in New
York. Holdsworth currently has five clients in New York State, because of differences in
Medicaid and Medicare billing regulations between New York and Connecticut, it is no longer
profitable for Holdsworth to keep their New York based clients. They have recommended to
the Town another company, Multimed Billing Services located in Baldwinsville, New York.
Multimed bills for several ambulance services in New York State. They provide billing service
for the Chappaqua and Yorktown Ambulance services in Westchester County. The terms for
this are comparable to the one with Holdsworth. Multimed has also agreed to continue the
same service fees as charged by Holdsworth. Billing fees will be 10.5% of monies collected
on all non Medicaid Claims. Where Medicaid is the primary payer, the fee is $12.50 per bill
and $6.50 per bill when Medicaid is the secondary payer. Generally, our billing service fees
are between $35,000 and $40,000 per year depending upon actual revenue. The term of the
agreement is three years but does provide for cancellation if the parties do not wish to
continue with the agreement. He then recommended approval of the agreement with
Multimed and authorization to execute the agreement.
Councilwoman Wittner asked if the Town would receive reports from Multimed, how are fees
set for the districts or how it is handled if the fees change.
Mr. Altieri replied the Town Board is the final authority for any change in the fees and yes we
do get summary reports. He added that the Ambulance District Board, which has
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representatives from the Town and the two Villages, reviews all billing and any complaints or
policies.
It was decided to make a change on page five (5) paragraph I -to include `mediation' rather
than just termination or cancellation.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
agreement between the Town and Multimed Billing Service as
amended; 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. Set Public Hearing - Establish No Parking Zone -40 North Chatsworth Avenue
The Administrator said the Traffic Commission has recommended a change to parking on a
stretch of North Chatsworth Avenue which has a high volume of traffic and also is on the
slope of a hill. Since there is such a change in grade, the speed of traffic along this stretch
of North Chatsworth Avenue heading toward the Village of Larchmont tends to increase,
making it more difficult for that traffic to slow down as vehicles leaving 40 North Chatsworth
Avenue enter into the lanes of traffic on North Chatsworth Avenue. A solution to this problem
is to create a no parking zone along each side of the driveway serving 40 North Chatsworth
Avenue. This wider expanse will create better visibility for drivers of vehicles leaving 40
North Chatsworth Avenue, thereby reducing the risk of collisions.
Councilwoman Seligson asked if it was possible to restrict the size of cars that could park in
this area.
Mr. Maker said he would check on this.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date
for public hearing to Establish a No Parking Zone at 40 North
Chatsworth Avenue for November 7, 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
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4. Amendment - Town Administrative Manual - Driver Safety Policy
Mr. Altieri explained that Mary Stanton has drafted an amendment to the Town Administrative
Manual regarding driver safety policy. In August 1999 the New York State Department of
Motor Vehicles offered a License Event Notification Service (LENS) to employers which was
set up to promptly notify organizations of changes in an employees driver license status.
This service, which is free to municipalities, operates in full compliance with the federal
Driver Privacy Protection Act. The reportable activities include: accidents, convictions,
license suspension and revocations, license expirations, license restorations and Point
Insurance Reduction Program course compliance. Information is updated every two weeks
by the DMV. The Town's Safety Committee has recommended this program and the Police,
Fire and Highway Departments and the Ambulance District are currently submitting rosters of
their employees for inclusion in the database.
Councilwoman Seligson asked if this would help to reduce the Town's insurance premiums.
Mr. Altieri said he would try to see if it would.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
amendment to the Town Administrative Manual regarding
driver safety policy, effective November 1, 2002.
Driver Safety Policy is as follows:
Policy: It is the policy of the Town of Mamaroneck to take all
reasonable measures to ensure the safe operation of its
motor vehicles. All staff authorized to use Town vehicles will
be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles' License
Event Notification Service (LENS). The service operates in full
compliance with the federal Driver Privacy Protection Act.
Procedures: Section 5.2 (pages 14-15) of the Town of
Mamaroneck Administrative Manual treats the subject of"Use
of Town Vehicles." This procedure reads (in part), "The Town
maintains vehicles for use by authorized Town employees
while on Town business. The Town Administrator shall
maintain a list of all employees authorized to operate Town
vehicles. All authorized employees shall maintain a valid New
York State drivers license. An employee shall immediately
notify the Town Administrator of any revocation, suspension
or any change in license status that would prohibit the
employee from operating a motor vehicle.
Effective November 1, 2002, employees who are authorized to
drive Town vehicles will automatically be registered with the
LENS reporting service.
The Department of Motor Vehicles defines reportable incidents
as accidents, convictions, driver license suspension and
revocations, license expirations, license restorations and
Point Insurance Reduction Program Course compliance.
Keeping DMV information secure is the responsibility of the
Town Administrator's Office. All data will be kept on disks and
locked in a secure file cabinet.
Employees who commit two moving violations in any twelve-
month period will be required to meet with their supervisor,
the Town Administrator and the Assistant to the Town
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Administrator to discuss corrective action, which may include
enrolling in a driver education refresher course.
Employees who commit three moving violations in any
twelve-month period will be placed on probationary driver
status for the following six months and may lose the privilege
of driving Town vehicles.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
5. Resolution -Amend Meeting Date for November 6, 2002 Town Board Meeting
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the regular meeting of the Town Board
which was scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2002 will
be held on Thursday, November 7, 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
6. Resolution - Refinancing Housing Authority Bond
This item was deferred.
7. Salary Authorizations - School Crossing Guard
- Recreation
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to James Cullen, in the amount of$64 per
shift, for his services as a substitute school guard, effective
October 16, 2002
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
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RECREATION
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, 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:
Ralph Santoliquido, Manager, Hommocks Pool, $12/hour, effective retroactive to
10/07/02
Brett Mueller, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $8.50/hour, effective retroactive to 10/07/02
Wayne Pollack, Jr., Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $10/hour, effective retroactive to
10/01/02
John Hanna, E.M.T., $11/hour, Skate Guard, $8/hour, Hommocks Ice Rink, retroactive
to 10/01/02
Joe Montesano, Cashier, Hommocks Ice Rink, $11/hour, retroactive to 10/01/02
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -June 20, 2002 (deferred)
August 21, 2002(previously submitted - amended)
September 4, 2002
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Board minutes from the meetings of August 21 and
September 4, 2002 as amended.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
PROCLAMATION S - School Board Recognition Week
- Clean Water Act
The Supervisor asked Councilwoman Myers to read the following proclamation into the
record:
SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION WEEK
WHEREAS, the members of New York's local School Boards are
community leaders who prove an invaluable resource as local decision
makers; they respond to the respective educational needs of their
communities, serving the interests of schoolchildren and help prepare
them for the future; and
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WHEREAS, during the week of October 28 November 1, 2002, it is fitting to
join in recognition of the commitment and contributions of members of
local School Boards.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that I, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe, Supervisor of the Town of
Mamaroneck and the Town Board members hereby proclaim the week of
October 28 through November 1, 2002 to be
SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION WEEK.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of
Mamaroneck to be affixed this 16th day of October 2002.
Councilwoman Seligson read the following proclamation into the record:
CLEAN WATER ACT
WHEREAS, October 2002 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Clean Water
Act. Three decades ago, our government promised us clean and safe
rivers, lakes, and coastal waters for our children and our communities.
Despite some important successes, we are far from achieving the Clean
Water Act's goals of clean and safe water for everyone; and
WHEREAS, it is time to keep the promise of the Clean Water Act. As part of
the Clean Water Network's 30th Anniversary campaign, citizens around the
country are educating the public, the press, and elected officials about the
need to defend and strengthen our clean water protections; and
WHEREAS, maintaining and improving water quality is essential to protect
public health, fisheries, wildlife, and watersheds, and to ensure abundant
opportunities for public recreation and economic development in the Town
of Mamaroneck, and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the government and of all American
citizens to provide and protect clean water for future generations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that I, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe, Supervisor of the Town of
Mamaroneck and the Town Board members do hereby recognize the
accomplishments and value of the Clean Water Act in helping to make the
Town, of Mamaroneck a healthy, thriving and vibrant community.
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that October 18, 2002 be and is hereby proclaimed to be
'CLEAN WATER ACT DAY'in the Town of Mamaroneck.
IN WITNESS HEREOF,
I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of
Mamaroneck to be fixed this 16th day of October 2002.
Councilwoman Seligson said she is proud the Town is joining with other communities on
this. Before the Clean Water Act we had large water pollution problems, many of which have
been corrected.
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October 16, 2002
The Supervisor stated she and the Town Board earlier attended a dinner at Sara Neuman
Nursing Home honoring Kathy Kopa, Liz Covington and others. Unfortunately, the Board had
to leave early to attend this meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The Supervisor introduced George Roniger, of the Larchmont Garden Civic Association. Mr.
Roniger spoke regarding signs at the brook. He asked if there was a law to prevent dumping
leaves into the brook.
The Supervisor said there was.
Mr. Roniger asked who enforces it.
The Supervisor stated that it was enforced by the Police Department and Building
Department. There has been a noticeable increase in summonses issued.
Mr. Roniger then asked about the "McMansion Law".
Mr. Maker answered that the Board is still considering this law. The matter was referred back
to the Planning Board last week due to the number of changes that had been made. The only
hotly contested issue is whether attics should be included in the floor area ratio.
Mr. Roniger than asked about the rock chipping law.
The Supervisor said there was nothing in the Town Code that restricts the length of time that
chipping and blasting is allowed.
Mr. Roniger asked the Supervisor about revaluation.
The Supervisor said The Westchester Municipal Officials Association can't seem to get a
large enough percentage to go forward with revaluation and it would be too expensive for the
Town to go it alone.
She then read a portion of a letter from Andy Spano regarding the County Budget. She said
she had attended a local summit where County Legislator George Latimer was asked a lot of
questions regarding the budget. There is a $122 million gap to be filled, either through a 1%
sales tax increase, which would raise $110 million, or a property tax increase of 28%.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL
Councilman Odierna stated that there will be a "Skate with Characters" at the ice rink on
October 27.
Councilwoman Wittner said Diane Courtney our Larchmont Library Director, was elected
president of the New York Library Association. Resident Ellen Lobel kindly gave us a
definition of specimen tree when the question came up at our last meeting. She referred to a
definition in the Tree Preservation Law which was very limited. Councilwoman Wittner then
read a broader definition from the internet.
Councilwoman Seligson attended a Planning Board meeting with Mr. Maker and Mr. Altieri.
She thanked Mr. Maker for his presentation of the proposed FAR Law and she was looking
forward to the Planning Board's decision. On October 11 Sether Woods was dedicated as a
conservation area. This was given to the Town by Nancy Masterson and her sister Joanne
Bow, daughters of Hallie Sether.
Mr. Odierna made mention of his Mediterranean cruise last week. In Geneva they decorate
their pedestrian underpasses. It would be great for our Town to decorate the railroad
underpasses.
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Councilwoman Myers said the Youth Council, Board of Architectural Review and Traffic
Committee had upcoming meetings.
Councilwoman Wittner reminded the audience to obtain absentee ballot applications for the
election in November if they would not be available to vote.
Mr. Odierna said the Recreation Department was offering a 10% rebate next year for pool
permits. In order to obtain this discount you must get your request in by November 29.
ADJOURNMENT
The Supervisor said the next scheduled meetings would be Thursday, November 7 and
November 20, 2002.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers the meeting was
unanimously adjourned at 10:55 PM.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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