HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_02_05 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 FEBRUARY 5, 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
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.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 8:30 PM, then was opened 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 Seligson presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on
Commissioner Seligson motion, seconded by Commissioner Myers, 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. $ 192.50
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 175.00
Avaya 27.40
Brewer Hardware 21.12
Cleaning Systems 192.40
Con Edison 2.06
Gary Galvao 650.00
Excelsior Garage & Machine 377.50
Gloves Inc. 281.40
IOS Capital 2.96
Nextel 196.84
NFPA 135.00
Poland Spring Water 65.73
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Pronto Printer 224.63
T.C.D. 350.00
Town of Mam'k Professional Fire Fighters 375.00
Tri City Auto Parts 156.94
Verizon 411.98
TOTAL $3,838.46
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
There being no further business to come before the them, the Commission unanimously
adjourned.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization -Amendment to Volunteer Ambulance Corps Agreements
THIS ITEM WAS HELD OVER
2. Resolution - Greenway Trail Project
Councilwoman Seligson explained that by passing a resolution of intent the Town will show
a real commitment towards working with other communities, which was suggested by the
Hudson River Geenway Conservancy. This would enhance grant proposals to the Greenway.
The proposals could enable funding for the mapping of existing trails, signage, catwalks, and
bridges. She added the Gannett paper had run an editorial in favor of this proposal, and both
New Rochelle and Scarsdale have passed already this resolution already.
Following discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman
Wittner the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, This resolution dated February 5, 2003 is between
the City of New Rochelle, the Towns of Mamaroneck,
Eastchester, the Town-Village of Scarsdale, the Village of
Mamaroneck, and the County of Westchester, which have
areas of jurisdiction over the trail system known as the
Leatherstocking Trail.
WHEREAS, the cooperating municipalities share the goals of
natural and cultural resource protection, public access to
those resources, heritage and environmental education,
regional planning and economic development; and
WHEREAS, the cooperating municipalities currently have a
connected trail system that provides natural resources and
recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the connected trail system is in need of
consistent signage, upgraded maintenance, removal of
obstructions, bridging gaps, and coordinated trail standards
to allow for improved enjoyment of the trail system; and
WHEREAS, the improvements in the trail system would create
the opportunity to expand the trail system from a current 6.1
mile loop to a possible 17 mile loop; and
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WHEREAS, the cooperating municipalities are located in a
heavily developed area of Southern Westchester with limited
open space and natural resource opportunities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck, along with the
other cooperating municipalities wish to work together, apply
for funding and provide in-kind volunteer and financial
resources to accomplish improving and expanding the
current trail system.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
PRESENTATION - TOWN OF MAMARONECK EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
Michael Liverzani, Ambulance District Administrator conducted a slide presentation, saying
the goals of the plan were to create a response for all type of hazardous conditions,
reduction of response time, and training. He said the primary responsibility belongs to the
Supervisor and Town Board who would have to ratify the plan.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN IS ON FILE IN THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE
There was then a discussion on the procedure for ratification, and it was decided to have the
Town Attorney research the procedure.
3. Set Public Hearings -Amendment -Wetlands and Watercourses Protection Law
-Amendment - Senior Citizen Handicapped Tax Exemption
WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES PROTECTION LAW
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date
for public hearing to amend the Wetlands and Watercourses
Protection Law for February 26, 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 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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AMENDMENT - SENIOR CITIZEN HANDICAPPED TAX EXEMPTION
The Administrator said the County of Westchester passed a law amending the income scale
for senior citizen and handicapped tax exemptions. The Town has then adopted the
amended income guidelines which would increase on the scale by $1000. This increase to
the guidelines is for both the Senior Tax Exemption, and for the handicapped, which are two
separate laws.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date
for public hearing to amend the Senior Citizen Handicapped
Tax Exemption Law for February 26, 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 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
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date
for public hearing to amend the Handicapped Tax Exemption
Law for February 26, 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 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
ADDED ITEM
SET PUBLIC HEARING - Establishing a Development Moratorium on the Boston Post Road
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date
for public hearing Establishing a Development Moratorium on
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the Boston Post Road for February 26, 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 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
4. Salary Authorization - Police Matrons
- Recreation
POLICE MATRONS
Mr. Altieri explained this increase for women who currently serve as crossing guards, who
have now agreed to take on the job of police matron. They would be required to be on call
for nights and weekends.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
adjustment of the hourly rate for Police Matrons, Vita Greco
and Mary Portonova from $15 an hour to $20 an hour.
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 Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, 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:
Danny Smith, Alt. Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $13/hour, retroactive
to 1/13/03
Peter Genovese, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $7.25/hour, retroactive to
1/30/03.
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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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 18, 2002
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Board minutes from the meeting of December 18 , 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 COMMUNICATIONS
Ruth Campanelli, Representative from the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association asked the
status of the curbs & sidewalks around the duck pond. Mr. Altieri answered they would not
be redone this year. Ruth then said it was fun to see people ice skating at the pond again,
hasn't happened for a long time.
ADJOURNMENT
The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be February 26, March 5, and
March 19, 2003.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner the Town Board
adjourned at 9:15 PM into an Executive Session to discuss employment history.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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