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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_01_08 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 JANUARY 8, 2003 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 8:35 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits. The Supervisor wished everyone a happy New Year. PUBLIC HEARING - Floor Area Ratio Legislation Mr. Maker explained that due to a suggestion made at the December 18 public hearing to incorporate attics into the proposed local law with a clear definition of what constitutes an attic, he was asked by the Town Board to amend the proposed law. This law regulates the size of homes. The new floor area ratio regulations address new home construction, construction after the demolition of an existing house, and house additions. On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the hearing was declared open. The Supervisor asked if anyone wished to speak. Vicky Amon, 9 Normandy Road, had several questions regarding the proposed law. She suggested the Town require before and after pictures of the proposed projects, which should be submitted by architects to show the actual differences in size. Arthur Wexler commended the Board on a well conceived though out FAR law. The Supervisor then asked if any Board members wanted to comment. Councilman Odierna spoke about the good will of the constituents of the Town regarding this matter and he was glad to see this law finally being passed. Councilwoman Wittner thanked Mr. Maker for doing an excellent job and for being very patient. Councilwoman Seligson said after bus trips, driving around the Town and arguing over this law for many months, she was glad to see it come to fruition. She believes it was well thought out and yet flexible. Councilwoman Myers said she seconded everything the other Board members said. She added people move into this community because of the way it looks. The Supervisor thanked Ron Carpaneto and Mr. Fish for their input. January 8, 2003 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the hearing was declared closed. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the following Local Law was adopted as amended: Local Law No. 1 - 2003 This local law shall be known as the "Elimination of'McMansions' in the Town of Mamaroneck" Law. BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck as follows: Section 1 - Purpose. Recently there have been a number of situations where existing homes have been demolished and new homes constructed to replace them. Though satisfying the criteria of the Town's zoning ordinance, in many cases these new homes are disproportionately larger than the homes they replace and of more significance, disproportionately larger than the other homes in the neighborhood. Similarly, additions to existing homes often result in an expanded home which is disproportionate to the other homes in the neighborhood even though the expanded homes also satisfy all of the provisions of the Town's zoning ordinance. The Town Board is aware that replacement homes that are much larger than their predecessors and their neighbors --- dubbed "McMansions" --- have become a regional phenomenon. The Town Board believes that "McMansions" are destroying the orderly appearance of the Town because their excessive sizes appear out of character with their surroundings. This is especially true in a town like Mamaroneck where most of the neighborhoods are almost fully developed. This law is designed to counteract the problem created by "McMansions." Section 2 -Amendment to an Existing Section of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 240-4 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by deleting the definition of FLOOR AREA RATIO and substituting the following definitions of FLOOR AREA RATIO in its place: FLOOR AREA RATIO FOR A LOT WHOSE PRINCIPAL USE IS A ONE OR A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING--------The ratio of (A) the aggregate floor area of all of the buildings on a lot to (B) the area of the lot on which the buildings are located. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence the following shall be excluded from the calculation of floor area: (1) the aggregate floor area of any basement area regardless of its use, and (2) the aggregate floor area of the portion of a floor lying under a roof where the distance between that portion of the floor and the ceiling above it is five (5) feet or less. FLOOR AREA RATIO FOR A LOT WHOSE PRINCIPAL USE IS NOT A ONE OR A TWO FAMILY DWELLING--------The ratio of (A) the aggregate floor area of all of the buildings on a lot, exclusive of attic and basement areas used only for storage or services incidental to the operation or maintenance of the buildings, to (B) the area of the lot on which the buildings are located. Section 3 - The Addition of a New Section to the Zoning Ordinance. Article VIII of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by adding the following section 240-59.1 thereto: "Section 240- 59.1. Maximum size of one or two family homes. A. Definitions. "Applicant" shall mean the owner of the Subject Property. The Applicant may authorize another person to act in the Applicant's behalf. "Average" shall mean the Total Square Footage of all of the buildings on all of the Comparison Parcels divided by the number of Comparison Parcels. A. "Comparison Parcel" shall mean any lot which (a) has a lot line that lies within 300 feet of any of the lot lines of the Subject Property and abuts one of the streets that the Subject Property abuts or (b) has a lot line which, in whole or in part, is the same as one of the lot lines of the Subject Property or (c) touches the Subject Property at any point. 2 January 8, 2003 "Seasonal Porch" shall mean any structure that (a) exists on the effective date of this law, (b) is attached to the dwelling on the Subject Property, (c) has a floor, a roof and structural supports, and (d) does not have permanent heating or air conditioning equipment installed therein. "Subject Property" shall mean the lot for which a building permit is sought. "Total Square Footage" shall mean the aggregate floor area of all of the buildings on a lot, exclusive of the aggregate floor area of any basements regardless of their use. B. Maximum Permitted Total Square Footage and Floor Area Ratio. (1) The maximum permitted Total Square Footage of all of the buildings on a lot shall be the greater of (a) the maximum Total Square Footage allowed for a lot when applying the maximum floor area ratio for that lot plus any additional square footage to which the lot may be entitled under paragraph B.(3) of this section or (b) the Average. (2) The maximum floor area ratio for a lot shall be determined by the following chart: 1 2 3 4 Number Of For a Lot Whose The Maximum The Maximum Total Square Row Size (stated in Floor Area Footage (stated in square square feet) Ratio Shall Be feet) for a Lot whose Size is Appears in a Row Shown in Column 2 of this Below Row is 1 1,000 .55000 550.00 2 2,000 .55000 1100.00 3 3,000 .55000 1650.00 4 4,000 .55000 2200.00 5 5,000 .55000 2750.00 6 6,000 .55000 330.000 7 7,000 .52000 3640.00 8 8,000 .49000 3920.00 9 9,000 .46000 4140.00 10 10,000 .43000 4340.00 11 11,000 .41000 4510.00 12 12,000 .39000 4680.00 13 13,000 .36900 4797.00 14 14,000 .35000 4900.00 15 15,000 .33400 5110.00 16 16,000 .32000 5120.00 17 17,000 .31000 5270.00 18 18,000 .30000 5400.00 19 19,000 .29000 5510.00 20 20,000 .28100 5620.00 21 21,000 .27250 5722.50 22 22,000 .26500 5830.00 23 23,000 .25820 5938.60 24 24,000 .25200 6048.00 25 25,000 .24600 6150.00 26 26,000 .24070 6279.00 27 27,000 .23200 6264.00 28 28,000 .22760 6372.80 29 29,000 .22350 6481.50 3 January 8, 2003 1 2 3 4 Number For a Lot Whose The Maximum The Maximum Total Square Of Row Size (stated in Floor Area Ratio Footage (stated in square feet) square feet) Shall Be for a Lot whose Size is Shown Appears in a Row in Column 2 of this Row is Below 30 30,000 .21960 6588.00 31 31,000 .21600 6696.00 32 32,000 .21250 6800.00 33 33,000 .21000 6930.00 34 34,000 .20750 7055.00 35 35,000 .20500 7175.00 36 36,000 .20375 7335.00 37 37,000 .20250 7492.50 38 38,000 .20125 7647.50 39 39,000 .20000 7800.00 40 40,000 .19875 7950.00 41 41,000 .19815 8124.15 42 42,000 .19755 8297.10 43 43,000 .19695 8968.85 44 44,000 .19635 8639.40 45 45,000 .19575 8808.75 46 46,000 .19545 8990.70 47 47,000 .19485 9352.80 48 48,000 .19485 9352.80 49 49,000 .19455 9532.95 50 50,000 .19425 9712.50 (3) The maximum permitted Total Square Footage for a lot whose size lies between the lot sizes shown in column 2 of any two adjacent rows on the chart contained in paragraph B.(2) of this section shall be equal to (a) the maximum total square footage set forth in column 4 of that chart for the lot referred to in column 2 of the lower numbered row plus (b) 10 square feet for each 100 square feet (or part thereof) by which the lot exceeds the size of the lot referred to in column 2 of the lower numbered row. Example: The maximum permitted Total Square Footage for a lot that is 20,725 square feet in size is determined as follows: The size of the lot lies between the sizes of lots referred to in rows 20 and 21 on the chart. The maximum Total Square Footage for a lot that is 20, 000 square feet in size is 5,620.00 square feet. The lot in this example exceeds the square footage of the lot in row 20 by 725.00 square feet. Accordingly, the lot is entitled to additional square footage of 10 square feet x 8 = 80.00 square feet. Hence, the maximum permitted Total Square Footage for a lot equal to 20,725 square feet in size is 5,620.00 + 80.00 = 5,700.00. (4) The maximum permitted Total Square Footage for any lot whose size is greater than 50,000 square feet shall be 9,712.50 square feet plus 10 square feet for each 100 square feet (or part thereof) by which the size of such lot exceeds 50,000 square feet. Under no circumstances, however, shall the maximum permitted Total Square Footage for any lot exceed 15,000 square feet. C. The Average. (1) If an Applicant wishes to obtain a building permit which will result in the Subject Property having buildings whose aggregate Total Square Footage exceeds the maximum permitted Total Square Footage allowed for the Subject Property, the Applicant can compute the Average. (2) To determine the Average, the Applicant shall identify all of the Comparison Parcels by measuring the Comparison Distance from each of the lot lines of the Subject Property using the scale on the tax assessment map of the town; compute the Total Square Footage of all of the buildings on each of the Comparison Parcels by using the records of the town's building department (If the records of the town's building department do not contain sufficient information to determine the Total Square Footage of all of the buildings on any Comparison Parcel, the Applicant shall use the records of the town's assessor in order to make that determination); add the 4 January 8, 2003 Total Square Footage of all the buildings on all of the Comparison Parcels and divide that sum by the number of Comparison Parcels. (3) The Applicant's computation of the Average shall be given to the town's building department. It shall be in writing and shall consist of (i) a list of all of the Comparison Parcels identified by their street addresses and their tax block and lot designations on the town's tax assessment map, (ii) the number of buildings on each Comparison Parcel, (iii) the Total Square Footage of all of the buildings on each Comparison Parcel, (iv) the sum of the Total Square Footage of all of the buildings on all of the Comparison Parcels and (v) the Average. The Applicant's architect or engineer shall certify the accuracy of the computation of the Average. If there is no architect or engineer, the accuracy of the computation of the Average shall be verified under oath by the Applicant. (4) If the Average is a figure that exceeds what the maximum permitted Total Square Footage for all of the buildings on the Subject Property would be when applying paragraph B of this section, the Applicant shall be entitled to a building permit for construction which, when completed, will result in the Total Square Footage of all of the buildings on the Subject Property being greater than what paragraph B. of this section would allow but not greater than the Average. (5) Nothing in this section shall relieve the Applicant from satisfying all of the other requirements of this chapter and all of the requirements of every other law that must be satisfied before the town's building department may issue a building permit. D. Applicability of this Section (1) This section shall apply only to a lot whose principal use is a one or a two family dwelling. (2) (a) A lot shall not be in violation of this section if the Total Square Footage of all of the buildings on that lot will be greater than the maximum permitted Total Square Footage allowed for that lot because of construction done or to be done pursuant to a building permit issued prior to the effective date of this law. (b) Assuming that there is compliance with all other requirements for the issuance of a building permit, a building permit shall be issued during the first ninety (90) days after this law goes into effect for construction based upon building plans that shall have been filed with the building department before the effective date of this law even though (i) no building permit shall have been issued before the effective date of this law and (ii) upon completion of such construction, the Total Square Footage of all of the buildings on that lot will be greater than the maximum permitted Total Square Footage allowed for that lot. Starting on the ninety-first (91 st) day after the effective date of this law, building plans filed with the building department prior to the effective date of this law shall no longer be exempt from the application of this law. (3) This section shall not apply to any lot (a) for which an application for a variance shall have been filed prior to the effective date of this law; provided that such application either shall have appeared on the agenda of a meeting of the Board of Appeals held prior to the effective date of this law or is scheduled to appear on the agenda for the first meeting of the Board of Appeals after the effective date of this law or (b) for which an application for an approval and/or a permit from the Planning Board shall have been filed prior to the effective date of this law; provided such application either shall have appeared on the agenda of a meeting of the Planning Board held prior to the effective date of this law or is scheduled to appear on the agenda for the first meeting of the Planning Board after the effective date of this law. (4) This section shall apply to any lot for which an interpretation of the zoning ordinance is being requested from the Board of Appeals. (5) An attic which exists on the effective date of this law and is not legally permitted to be used as habitable space (as that term is defined in the New York State Building Code in effect on January 1, 2003) can be converted to habitable space even though upon completion of the conversion, the maximum permitted Total Square Footage for all of the buildings on the Subject Property will exceed the maximum permitted Total Square Footage allowed for that lot so long as after the conversion, the exterior walls of the building in which such attic is located remain in the same position and the sum of the horizontal length of all of the alterations in the roof line on a side of the building is no longer than one-fourth (1/4) of the horizontal length of the wall beneath such roof on that side of the building. (6) A Seasonal Porch may be permanently enclosed even though upon completion of that work, the maximum Total Square Footage for all of the buildings on the Subject Property will exceed the 5 January 8, 2003 maximum permitted Total Square Footage allowed for that lot so long as neither the exterior of the Seasonal Porch nor the exterior walls of the dwelling to which the Seasonal Porch is attached are relocated closer to the lot lines of the Subject Property after the permanent enclosure is completed. Section 4 -Amendment to an Existing Section of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 240-33 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by adding the following paragraph thereto: G. Maximum size. See section 240-59.1. Section 5 -Amendment to an Existing Section of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 240-34 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by adding the following paragraph thereto: G. Maximum size. See section 240-59.1. Section 6 -Amendment to an Existing Section of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 240-35 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by adding the following paragraph thereto: G. Maximum size. See section 240-59.1. Section 7 -Amendment to an Existing Section of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 240-36 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by adding the following paragraph thereto: G. Maximum size. See section 240-59.1. Section 8 -Amendment to an Existing Section of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 240-37 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by adding the following paragraph thereto: G. Maximum size. See section 240-59.1. Section 9 -Amendment to an Existing Section of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 240-38 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by adding the following paragraph thereto: G. Maximum size. See section 240-59.1. Section 10 -Amendment to an Existing Section of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 240-39 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by adding the following paragraph thereto: G. Maximum size. See section 240-59.1. Section 11 - Severability: Should any court of competent jurisdiction declare any provision of this Local Law invalid or unconstitutional, 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 12 - Effective Date: This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. The above local law was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS 6 January 8, 2003 APPOINTMENTS OF: Civil Officers One Year Term 2 Appointees On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Jay Reynolds is hereby reappointed as Civil Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office of one year, effective January 1, 2003 and terminating on December 31, 2003; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Joseph Mitchell is hereby reappointed as Civil Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office of one year, effective January 1, 2003 and terminating on December 31, 2003. SUPERVISOR'S APPOINTMENT BUDGET OFFICER On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that pursuant to the Supervisor's recommendation, Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administration is appointed Budget Officer, effective January 1, 2003 terminating December 31, 2003. TAKEN OUT OF ORDER RECEIVER OF TAXES Salary Authorization - Receiver of Taxes On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was unanimously RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby appoint Raymond Bingman as Receiver of Taxes, filling the unexpired term of Carmine DeLuca, said term effective immediately, expiring December 31, 2003, BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, the salary for the position shall be $74,000. Mr. Altieri explained a communication had been received from Carmine DeLuca resigning his position as Receiver of Taxes. Ray Bingman, who currently is the Deputy Receiver of Taxes will be promoted to the position of Receiver of Taxes. Ray has worked for the town for the past 36 years. He is respected and knows all aspects of the job. DESIGNATION OF TOWN BOARD MEETINGS On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Town Board be held in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York at 8:15 PM on the first and third Wednesdays of each month except July and August, said dates to be scheduled at a later time; and BE IT FURTHER 7 January 8, 2003 RESOLVED, that said meetings, dates and places may be changed at the pleasure of the Town Board upon adequate notice being given. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that The Journal News, The Soundview News, and Sound and Town Report are hereby designated as the official newspapers of the Town of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing legal notices during 2003. DEPOSITORIES OF FUNDS AND BANK SIGNATURES On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following banks and trust companies are hereby designated as depositories for funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 2003 to be continued in their present status: MBIA CLASS Investments, Armonk The Bank of New York County Trust Region, Mamaroneck The Chase Manhattan Bank, N. A., Larchmont Hudson Valley Bank, New Rochelle Fleet Bank, Larchmont First Union Bank, Larchmont BANK SIGNATURES: RESOLVED, that all authority heretofore is granted to withdraw funds from and to draw checks, drafts and other orders upon the Town of Mamaroneck accounts maintained at the aforesaid banks hereby is rescinded and revoked and hereafter such withdrawals, checks drafts and other orders shall be authorized when signed by signature or facsimile signature of the Town Supervisor, Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller, and Receiver of Taxes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all withdrawals, checks, drafts and Discretionary Funds located at The Bank of New York shall be authorized when signed by the signatures of Kathie Kopa, Director of Community Services and Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 9:10 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 8 January 8, 2003 1. Fire Claims: Commissioner Myers presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on Commissioner Myers' 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 as amended: AAA Emergency Supply Co. 110.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. 117.00 Avaya 33.50 Cleaning Systems 62.00 Cleaning Systems 96.90 Cleaning Systems 39.00 Cleaning Systems 39.75 Cleaning Systems 119.41 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 164.00 J. J Kellek 64.25 Metrocom North 190.00 Metro Truck Tire Service 161.00 Nextel 206.14 Poland Spring Water 32.56 R & L Consulting 225.99 Sound Shore Pest Control 130.00 Technical Electronics Inc. 186.50 Westchester Elevator 510.00 The Tool Nut 230.95 Verizon 435.24 Westchester Joint Water Works 103.58 TOTAL 3,257.77 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 2. Other Business Commissioner O'Keeffe made mention of a serious house fire on Stoneyside Drive on New Year's Day. The Town fire department did an excellent job; there were no injuries. Commissioner Wittner attended the Fire Council meeting on Monday, January 6, 2003, where the volunteer members who have not fulfilled their criteria for the Service Award were discussed along with a review of the list of those who achieved enough points to qualify. There were 28 members who met the criteria for the year, 4 new members were added and 5 members were dropped for not meeting these criteria for 2 years in a row. OSHA standings are a required subject for all firefighters. Commissioner Wittner reminded everyone that next Saturday installation of officers and a reception would be held at the Weaver Street Fire House. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Odierna, seconded by Commissioner Myers, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 9:20 PM. 9 January 8, 2003 AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Set Public Hearing - Special Meetings for the Coastal Zone Management Commission ("CZMC") Legislation On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing on Special Meetings for the Coastal Zone Management Commission for January 22, 2003 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 notice of said hearing in a newspaper appointed as an official source, and the notice be posted. Ayes: Seligson, Odierna, Myers, Wittner, O'Keeffe Nays: None 2. Authorization -Approval of Certiorari The Attorney explained the settlement and recommended it be approved. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the settlement of the following certiorari on the following terms: Desh Dutta Block: 906 Lot: 73 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment 2001 $26,200 $14,000 The Town will refund approximately $340.00. The School district will refund (or not collect) approximately $5,500.00. 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 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2003 Town Budget the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Elizabeth Linsalato, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $7/hr., retroactive 01/01/03. Amanda Gould, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $8.25/hr., retroactive 01/01/03. 10 January 8, 2003 Kate Spader, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $7.50/hr., retroactive 01/01/03. Wendy Johnson, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $10.50/hr., retroactive 01/01/03. Lenise Romero, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $10.50/hr., retroactive 01/01/03. Wayne Pollak, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $ 10.25/hr., retroactive 01/01/03. Sean Bave, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $7.50/hr., retroactive 01/01/03. Cynthia Ausiello, Manager, Hommocks Pool, $ 18.25/hr., retroactive 01/01/03. John Keenan, Manager, Hommocks Pool, $13.25/hr., retroactive 01/01/03. Marie Dahlgren, Key Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $ 9.50/hr., retroactive 01/01/03. Jessica Engstrom, Key Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $7/hr., retroactive 01/01/03. Barbara Mendes, Key Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $8/hr., retroactive 01/01/03. Wendy Kortokin, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $10/hr., retroactive 12/17/02. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Mr. Altieri reported Hommocks Pool had closed on Christmas Day due to a snow storm and the weight of the snow caused the dome collapse. The School District removed the snow and re- erected the roof. The pool opened two or three days later. Councilman Odierna asked if there were a way to open the pool longer hours when schools were closed. Mr. Altieri said he would check into this and let him know. SUPERVISOR REPORTS The Supervisor attended the Supervisor's meeting in the Town of New Castle. The topic of discussion was County taxes, debating whether or not this bill would be passed. She said, in her opinion, there would be great distress and inequities if this bill were to go through, adding that Senator Spano is willing to sponsor the bill. The Supervisor reported the Town Police Department was instrumental in the return of a child, Tristam Kelly, who was abducted by her mother, Jing Kelly, who then took the child to China. The Police worked very closely with the FBI, State Department and Federal Officials to be on alert should the child return. Detective McCarthy received a call from Canada alerting him to the arrival of Jing Kelly and the child, saying she would be landing in Vancouver. She was apprehended there. The District Attorney, Jeannine Pirro, has commended our Police Department and Detective Bureau, especially Detective McCarthy. The Supervisor reported the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration would be held at the Emelin Theater on Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30 PM. Honorees will be Cora Rust and the Mamaroneck School Foundation. The Supervisor said LMC/TV was now being broadcast on channels 75, 76 and 77 and the reception was not very good. Councilwoman Myers was doing a good job in getting CableVision to shape up. 11 January 8, 2003 REPORTS OF COUNCIL Councilwoman Myers attended a meeting on December 20 in Rye with members of different cable stations, as well as elected officials. There were many complaints regarding channel changes. CableVision would be told there was a need for greater communications, and many calls had been received about the scrambling of channels 71, 72 and 73. Many of our viewers were not aware of the channel changes and we are worried about losing viewers. Councilwoman Myers said she would follow up on this matter and if anyone was having a problem please contact the Town offices. Councilwoman Myers said BAR and Traffic would be meeting later this month. The Youth Council went out shoveling snow, the day after Christmas, for those who needed assistance. Councilman Odierna commended the Highway Department on a job well done for their efforts in the removal of snow. Mr. Altieri stated that since December 26 the Town has used 1,000 tons of salt, which is three times the amount used last year. Councilman Odierna stated the Martin Luther King celebration should be very interesting this year. There will be a roundtable discussion with Reverend Crawford, Bishop Powell and Rabbi Sirkman. The topic of discussion is "The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Man, The Message, The Movement". Councilwoman Seligson reported Planning and Zoning Boards would be meeting the same time and dates as the Town Board this month. Councilwoman Wittner reported she had observed people shoveling snow into storm drains. She made a suggestion that a stencil be placed in front of the drains stating that this procedure is illegal. Supervisor O'Keeffe stated sidewalks must be shoveled within 24 hours of the snowfall stopping. Councilwoman Seligson said salt should be kept away from plants, streams and fresh water. Councilman Odierna reported there would be a meeting of the Recreation Commission with the School Board, on Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 PM in the Courtroom. The Supervisor spoke about Judge Martin King, who died after a long illness. He was a real gentleman; kind and compassionate. He applied the law fairly. The Supervisor sent condolences to Judge King's wife, Charlotte, and their three children. He was a very public spirited lawyer and did a lot of pro bono work. His death is a great loss to the Town. The Town Board will need to appoint a replacement for the remainder of Judge King's term. The Supervisor thanked Mr. Altieri and Mr. Maker for their work in the year 2002. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be January 22 and February 5, 2003. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 PM. Submitted by Patricia A. 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