HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002_12_18 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 DECEMBER 18, 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
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 - Continuation of Public Hearing - Floor Area Ratio Law
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the hearing
was declared open.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby adjourn the
public hearing on the Floor Area Ration Law for January 8,
2002 at 8:15 PM in the Court Room of the Town Center.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
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:
December 18, 2002
Commissioner Wittner presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on
Commissioner Wittner's motion, seconded by Commissioner Odierna, 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. 270.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 501.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 590.00
Avaya 30.45
Clinton Kearney Door Co, Inc. 1,250.00
Con Edison 560.76
Coyne Textile Services 37.57
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 42.00
IOS Capital 95.57
National Fire Protection Assoc. 261.65
Poland Spring Water 90.68
Town of Mam'k Professional Fire Fighters Asso. 204.36
Verizon Wireless 12.23
TOTAL 3.946.27
2. Certification of Fire Department Elections
The Supervisor read the final results of Company Elections and Department Elections
of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department held on Tuesday, December 03, 2002 and
Thursday, December 05, 2002:
DEPARTMENT OFFICERS 2003
CHIEF Michael J. Acocella
1st DEPUTY CHIEF Joseph Mirabella
2nd DEPUTY CHIEF Matthew Peloso
CAPTAIN Engine 51 Peter Liverzani
CAPTAIN Engine 36 Brendan Collins
CAPTAIN Engine 37 Sean McCarthy
CAPTAIN Ladder 19 Marc Burrell
1st Lieut. Engine 51 Joseph Russo
1st Lieut. Engine 36 Louis Santoro
1st Lieut. Engine 37 Michael Roxbury
1st Lieut. Ladder 19 Jeff Nabi
WARDENS TWO YEARS ONE YEAR
Engine 51 Joseph Russo. Chris Marcon
Engine 36 Michael Liverzani Brendan Collins
Engine 37 Alan Wilson David Commender
Ladder 19 Marc Burrell William McDermott
SECRETARY SERGEANT AT ARMS
Engine 51 Joseph Russo. Engine 51 Richard Tortorella
Engine 36 Richard Payne Engine 36 Jeff Rogoff
Engine 37 Dennis Tortorella Engine 37 Robert Blaufarb
Engine 19 William McDermott Engine 19 Joseph Mitchell
SECRETARY Louis N. Santoro
FINANCIAL SECRETARY Jeff Nabi
TREASURER Jeff Rogoff
SURGEON Dr. Peter Kingham
SERGEANT AT ARMS Robert Blaufarb
ATTORNEY Ted Hecht, Esq.
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3. Other Business
Commissioner Wittner read the following report submitted by Michael Acocella, Chief
which outlines responses to calls made during the month of November. 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 33
MINOR 17
STILLS 03
OUT OF TOWN 00
MONTHLY DRILL 01
EMS 16
TOTAL 70
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 489
TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 18 HOURS AND 31 MINUTES
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Odierna, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, the Commission
unanimously adjourned at 9:15 PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Report of Bids
a) Street Painting
b) Police Uniforms
c) Cleaning of Police Uniforms
d) Diesel Fuel
e) Fuel Oil #2
Mr. Altieri explained that authorization was needed to accept the low bidders, the chart
of bidders:
Bid No. Description Bidder Bid Amount
03-01 Street Painting * M&S Striping $.065 - Reflectorized
$.045 - Non reflectorized
03-02 Police Winter/Summer * New England $551.00
Uniforms Sportswear
03-03 Diesel Fuel * Lawrence Fuel $1.0585 per gallon
Valley Oil $1.0830 per gallon
03-04 Fuel Oil #2 * Lawrence Oil $.9655 per gallon
Valley Oil $.9810 per gallon
03-05 Cleaning of Police Uniforms * Flamingo -$ 5.60 Year 2003
Embassy -$ 7.14 Year 2003
Excelsior-$25.50 Year 2003
* Flamingo -$ 5.60 Year 2004
Embassy -$ 7.14 Year 2004
Excelsior- $25.50 Year 2004
* Indicates the low bidder.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the bid
for No. 03-01 for street painting be awarded to M & S Striping,
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the lowest bidder, as follows: $.065 for reflectorized striping
and $.045 for non-reflective striping; 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
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes that Bid
No. 03-02 for the purchase of police uniforms be awarded to
New England Sportswear, the lowest bidder, for$551 per
uniform; 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
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes Bid No.
03-03 for the purchase of diesel fuel be awarded to Lawrence
Fuel, the lowest bidder, for$1.0585 per gallon; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to
execute said contract on behalf of the Town.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes Bid No.
04-03 for the purchase of fuel oil #2 be awarded to Lawrence
Oil, the lowest bidder, for$.9655 per gallon; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Administrator is hereby authorized to
execute said contract on behalf of the Town.
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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 Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes Bid No.
05-03 for the cleaning of police uniforms be awarded to
Flamingo, the lowest bidder, for$5.60 for the year 2003 and
2004; 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
2. Authorization - Insurance Claim Service Agreement
Mr. Altieri explained the Town is now under new requirements from Hannover, Inc. who
insure us for property, general liability, professional liability, and auto claims, to institute
a policy whereby an independent third party handle those claims which are within the
$25,000 deductible. The Town had requested proposals, and have received them from
two claims' service firms, General Adjustment Bureau (GAB) and Crawford,
Incorporated, both of which are large insurance claims administrators experienced in
claims adjustment. He provided a table showing the comparisons between them (see
below). The procedure necessary to follow are complicated, the Town not only will have
to submit claims to our broker, but now to a TPA who serves as an interface to the
government underwriter. After discussing these concerns with both providers the
recommendation is to authorize a contract with GAB Robins Risk Management because
GAB already has an established relationship with Hannover and is familiar with the
essential requirements.
Comparison Chart of Third Party Administrator Providers:
GAB Robins Risk Management and Crawford & Company
ITEM/SERVICE Crawford GAB
Establish contact with client 24 hours alter submission of Within two business days
claim
Establish liability Within 14 days 15-30 days
Settlement authority $2,500 $2,500
Minimum Annual Fee None $5,000
Fieldwork hourly rate $82/hour $81/hour
Reporting Initial report 7 days, follow up at Information entered into
30 day intervals interactive software within 24
hours. Formal reports
provided on claims with
reserves over$12,500• Updates
every 60 days
Loss Runs CATS software no charge Clientelligent Software no
charge
Administrative fee $750 $1,000
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Per claim fee Tier I :(gen. .Iiab.) $305 $525 per claim
Tier II: (police, professional,
sewer malfunction, etc.) $530
Personal auto: $305 Commercial
auto: (sanitation trucks, dump
trucks) $410 Physical damage:
$110 plus appraisal ($82/hour)
Incident Reports (not reported $46 per file $40 per file
as claims)
Defense Counsel Must be placed on Hannover's Must be placed on Hannover's
approved panel. approved panel.
Relationship with the Applying for approval as a TPA Established as an associate of
Hannover Insurance Company with Hannover Hannover
Scenario:
The following scenario is based on a year with twelve general liability claims (one per
month) and four hours of investigative work attached to each claim. Additional fees
would apply if, for example, additional appraisals, outside investigations, attendance at
hearings, subrogation services, or arbitration services were required. The per-claim fee
covers notice of claim, entering the claim into the system, establishing a claim number
and physical file, contacting the client, assigning an adjuster, investigating, obtaining
reports, and setting up a reserve. The cost could be considerably less, however, if no
fieldwork is involved and if the adjuster is able to compile all the information he needs
working from his desk.
Item Crawford GAB
12 liability claims (12x $305) $3660 (12x $525) $6300
4 hours of fieldwork (48x$82) $3936 (48x $81) $3888
Estimated annual claim cost $7,596 $10,188
Plus Admin Fee $ 750 $ 1,000
Grand Total $8,346 $11,188
Following discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman
Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
the contract for third party settlements of Claims within the
deductible of up to $$25,000, be awarded to GAB Robins Risk
Management; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator be designated to
execute the 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. Approval of Certiorari
Mr. Maker explained the settlement and its impact.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
settlement of the following tax certiorari on the following terms:
Payson Estates, Inc.
Block: 907 Lot: 59
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Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
1997 $16,600 $11,550
1998 $16,600 $11,550
1999 $16,600 $10,050
2000 $16,600 $ 9,550
2001 $16,600 $ 9,050
2002 $16,600 $ 9,050
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, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
settlement of the following certiorari as recommended by the
Town Attorney, William Maker, Jr.:
Payson Estates, Inc.
Block: 907 Lot: 61
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
1997 $16,500 $11,450
1998 $16,500 $11,450
1999 $16,500 $ 9,950
2000 $16,500 $ 9,450
2001 $16,500 $ 8,950
2002 $16,500 $ 8,950
The Town will refund approximately $1,100. The School district will refund (or not
collect) approximately $31,200.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
4. Salary Authorization - Highway Department
- Highway Department/Building Department
- Recreation
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT/BUILDING DEPARTMENT
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to Vincent Gutta, in the amount of$29,455,
for his services as laborer effective December 19, 2002; and
BE IT FURTHER
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to Stefano DeFiore, in the amount of
$49,505, for his services as auto mechanic effective
December 19, 2002; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to Cindy Ramos, in the amount of$33,274,
for her services as office assistant/automated systems in the
Highway and Building Departments, effective December 19,
2002.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
RECREATION
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2002 Town Budget
that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of
salary to the following:
M. Jason Lividini, Coach, Youth Hockey Program, $16.50/hour, retroactive
to 12/7/02.
Theodore Ritz, Asst. Coach, Youth Hockey Program, $5.50/hour,
retroactive to 12/7/02.
Patrick Saporito, Key Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $6.75/hour, retroactive
to 12/2/02.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Approval of Minutes - October 16, 2002
- November 7, 2002
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Board minutes from the meeting of October 16, 2002, as
amended.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
unanimously
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Board minutes from the meeting of November 7, 2002, as
amended.
PROCLAMATION -Arbor Day Tree City U.S.A. Award
ARBOR DAY TREE CITY U.S.A. AWARD
WHEREAS, 2002 marks the eleventh year the Town of Mamaroneck has
been recognized as a Tree City U.S.A. by the National Arbor Day
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The Tree City U.S.A. award indicates that the Town of
Mamaroneck takes its tree-care responsibilities seriously with an
effective community forestry program; and
WHEREAS, Trees make a world of difference in our communities. Trees
have long been recognized for the beauty and value they lend to
homes, neighborhoods, parks and business areas. At the same time,
those trees conserve energy, help clean the air, protect rivers and
streams, and provide a home for wildlife in our towns and cities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that 1, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe, Supervisor, and members of
the Town Council urge all citizens to participate in programs and
activities designed to furthering the establishment of trees in our
community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and caused the seal
of the Town of, Mamaroneck to be affixed this 18th day of December
2002.
ADDED ITEMS
5. Authorization -Amend Previous Ambulance District Resolution
The Administrator explained it was necessary to amend the previously adopted
resolution in order to comply with State regulations.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 3008(7a) of the Public
Health Law, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck has
established the need for emergency medical care for the
residents of the Town of Mamaroneck. The ambulance
service established by this resolution will be operated under
the authority of the Town of Mamaroneck Ambulance District
effective December 18, 2002.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
6. Resolution - Manor Inn
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The Supervisor said she had received a request for adoption a resolution regarding the
preservation of the Manor Inn.
After discussion, on motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman
Seligson the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Manor Inn was once known as the Belvedere
Hotel; and
WHEREAS, the Belvedere Hotel, with its distinctive facade,
was one of the hotels operating at a time when Larchmont
was a resort destination thriving with grand hotels; and
WHEREAS, the Manor Inn is the last remaining hotel structure
not transformed into private single family homes; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck has
concluded that preservation of that direct link with
Larchmont's past would benefit the public interest and
welfare, especially as it relates to providing housing for
independent living for its senior citizens.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
supports preservation of the Manor Inn structure and in
particular its distinct facade.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
7. Authorization - Set Term for Alternate Planning Board Member
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize to
set the term for alternate Planning Board Members at the
pleasure of the Board until such time as the ordinance can be
amended to allow the term to be 2 years.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
REPORTS OF COUNCIL
Councilman Odierna said he had attended last Sunday the lighting at Gardens Lake, it
was well represented, Councilwoman Myers, himself, ducks and many residents. He also
had breakfast and had gone skating with Santa at the Ice Rink, it was lots of fun. The
Human Rights Commission had their meeting. They were finalizing plans for the Martin
Luther King celebration to be held at the Emelin Theater on January 15; it will be a bit
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different this year. There will be a roundtable discussion with area clergy, expect it will
be inspiring. One of the recipients this year, is Cora Rust, who was a founding member
of the organization.
Councilwoman Seligson said she had attended the Planning Board meeting, Mr. Ortiz
had attended and there was some confusion over his position as alternate to that Board.
Councilwoman Myers said the Board of Architectural Review did not have a meeting this
month, she added they had previously expressed an interest in the issue of the proposed
floor area ratio law, and would like to be involved. The Traffic Committee meeting was
held last night and had discussed the speeding issue on Rockland Avenue. Many
residents from the area had made an impassioned request to find a way to slow down the
cars. She said the Cable Board would be meeting Friday and Monday night, they would
be discussing the local channel changes, which was implemented by Cablevision, and
not done very well. The Youth Council members were entering snow shoveling mode,
and are now are seeking out to identify those people who need their help.
Supervisor O'Keeffe commented that Cablevision had promised a TV guide, the one
provided by them difficult to read. They seem to be regressing to amateurism.
Councilwoman Myers said she would communicate the Supervisor's and resident
concerns.
Councilwoman Wittner said she had attended the Larchmont Senior luncheon. Also the
municipal official's luncheon in Rye Town, where Supervisor Morabito had spoken on
reassessment.
The Town Administrator gave an update on leaf collection saying all leaves should be
collected by December 23, although the collectors may have to work on Saturday to do
this. He reminded every one of the changes in recycling because of the holidays and
that the Town offices would be closed at noon on Christmas Eve and all day on
Christmas, as well as on New Year's Day.
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Supervisor O'Keeffe said she had attended a meeting in New Rochelle on a proposal to
start a ferry service between Long Island and our area. There was a good turnout, and
the people delivering the proposal had a great deal of expertise. She questioned the
major problem with parking, although the City of New Rochelle appears to be in favor of
this.
The Supervisor wished everyone a happy holiday and healthy new year.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson the meeting
was unanimously adjourned at 10:35 into Executive Session to discuss employment
history .
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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