HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_03_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 MARCH 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
INDUCTION CEREMONY - 8:00 PM NEW TOWN JUSTICE
Jean Marie Brescia was welcomed and her family introduced. She had been, at the previous
Board meeting, appointed to the position of Town Justice which was open due to the death
of Judge Martin King.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at 8:40
PM, who then pointed out the location of exits.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION - Notice of Intent - Phase II Stormwater Regulations
The Administrator explained this program was necessary because of federal mandates to the
states to ensure compliance with stormwater regulations. To comply, municipalities are
required to report implementation plans showing compliance. He and Elizabeth Paul,
Environmental Coordinator, gave a power point presentation.
The Supervisor asked Mr. Altieri how the Town rates in compliance. Elizabeth Paul,
Environmental Coordinator, replied the Town is way ahead of the curve, most municipalities
are playing catch-up, adding DEC is the entity charged with ensuring compliance and they
will be checking.
There was a discussion of legal and illegal hookups, pipes leaking, holding tanks, and the
progress being made to ensure the Town's compliance.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 8:50 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
March 5, 2003
1. Fire Claims:
Commissioner Seligson presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on
Commissioner Seligson's 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:
AT&T $230.14
AAA Emergency Supply 39.90
AAA Emergency Supply 45.00
AAA Emergency Supply 264.00
Ben Romeo Co. 897.30
Con Edison 4.09
Con Edison 1,423.26
los Capital 172.70
Looseleaf Law 34.35
Nextel 531.92
Poland Spring Water 52.34
Sound Shore Contracting 72.00
Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters 204.36
Verizon 392.51
Verizon Wireless 13.08
Westchester Joint Water Works 100.00
TOTAL 4 476.95
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
2. Authorization - Construction Management Agreement
The Administrator explained this agreement would provide for contractual construction
management services required for the Weaver Street Firehouse Roofing project. In memo, it
outlined that the proposal is based on the revised scope of work as discussed with regard to
the Roof Evaluation Report dated April 8, 2002 as prepared by Watsky Associates, Inc.
Additionally, the proposal is inclusive of the increased scope with regard to the asbestos
abatement of the Cupola base, the reconstruction of the Cupola and the remedial work
required at the Balcony.
On motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
contract between the Town and Calgi Contracting for the
Weaver Street Firehouse roofing project at a cost to the Town
of$29,420; 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:
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Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Seligson, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the Commission unanimously
adjourned at 9:05 PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Appointments - Human Rights Commission
-Traffic Committee
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Frank
Ferrari as a member of the Human Rights Commission, to
serve a term of office of three years, effective immediately,
and expiring March 2006.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby Ronald W.
Meister as a member of the Traffic Committee, to serve a term
of office of three years effective immediately, expiring
December 2005.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
2. Authorization -Prisoner Transportation Agreement
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
renewal agreement with the County of Westchester for the
reimbursement for prisoner transports from the County
prison to Town Court at a rate of$133.15 per round trip in
2003 and $139.80 per round trip in 2004; and
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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town
Administrator to execute above-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
4. Authorization - Stop DWI Agreement
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
agreement between the Town and the County of
Westchester as amended to receive reimbursement for
enforcement of DWI regulations; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Westchester County will reimburse the
Town to a maximum of$8,400 in 2003.
NOW THEREFORE, 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
4. Authorization - Planning Services Agreement - Boston Post Road
This item was held over to the March 19, 2003 Town Board Meeting.
5. Authorization - Resolution - Designation of Polling Places
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck does hereby approve the following locations as
Polling Places for use during the Primary and General
Elections to be held in the Town of Mamaroneck.
* DISTRICT#1 VM * DISTRICT#15 T
MAMARONECK AVE. SCHOOL STS. JOHN & PAUL AUDITORIUM
GERTRUDE AVENUE 280 WEAVER STREET
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DISTRICT#2 VM DISTRICT#16 T
VOLUNTEERS FIREHOUSE CENTRAL SCHOOL
MAMARONECK AVENUE PALMER AVENUE
DISTRICT#3 VM DISTRICT#17 VM
MAMARO FIREHOUSE TOWN CENTER, COURT ROOM, 2ND FL
PALMER AVENUE 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD
DISTRICT#4 VM DISTRICT#18 T
TOWN CENTER, COURT ROOM, 2ND FL WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE
740. W. BOSTON POST ROAD 205 WEAVER STREET
DISTRICT#5 VM DISTRICT#19 T
RESCUE SQUAD BLDG. WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE
200 NO. BARRY AVE. 205 WEAVER STREET
DISTRICT#6 VL * DISTRICT#20 T
CHATSWORTH AVE. SCHOOL STS. JOHN & PAUL SCHOOL
AUDITORIUM
FOREST PARK AVE. ENTRANCE 280 WEAVER STREET
DISTRICT#7 VL DISTRICT#21 T
CHATSWORTH AVE. SCHOOL MURRAY AVENUE SCHOOL
FOREST PARK AVE. ENTRANCE DAYMON TERRACE ENTRANCE
DISTRICT#8 VL DISTRICT#22 VM
LARCHMONT VILLAGE CENTER SARAH NEUMAN HOME
LARCHMONT AVENUE 845 PALMER AVENUE
DISTRICT#9 VL DISTRICT#23 VM
CHATSWORTH AVE. SCHOOL TOWN CENTER , COURT ROOM 2ND FL
FOREST PARK AVE. ENTRANCE 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD
DISTRICT#10 VL * DISTRICT#24 T
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH MAMARONECK AVENUE SCHOOL
GROVE AVENUE GERTRUDE AVENUE ENTRANCE
* DISTRICT#11 T DISTRICT#25 T
CHATSWORTH GARDENS APTS. LARCHMONT VILLAGE CENTER
14 NO. CHATSWORTH AVE. LARCHMONT AVENUE
DISTRICT#12 T DISTRICT#26 VL
MURRAY AVENUE SCHOOL LARCHMONT AVENUE CHURCH
DAYMON TERRACE ENTRANCE FOREST PARK AVENUE
DISTRICT#13 T DISTRICT#27 VM
MURRAY AVENUE SCHOOL RESCUE SQUAD BLDG.
DAYMON TERRACE ENTRANCE 200 NO. BARRY AVENUE
DISTRICT#14 T DISTRICT#28 T
CENTRAL SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS FIREHOUSE
PALMER AVENUE MAMARONECK AVENUE
* Inaccessible to handicapped
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the
request for waivers for three polling places;
DISTRICT#1 &24 DISTRICT#15 &20
MAMARONECK AVE. SCHOOL. STS. JOHN & PAUL AUDITORIUM
GERTRUDE AVENUE ENTRANCE 280 WEAVER STREET
DISTRICT#11
CHATSWORTH GARDENS APTS.
14 NO. CHATSWORTH AVE.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
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Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
6. Set Public Hearings - Parking Prohibition Huguenot Drive
- Terms of Office - Boards, Committees and Commissions
PARKING PROHIBITION HUGUENOT DRIVE
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date
for public hearing on the Parking Prohibition on Huguenot
Drive Law for March 19, 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
TERMS OF OFFICE - BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date
for public hearing on Standardizing the Terms of Office for
the Boards, Commissions, Authorities and Committees of the
Town Law for April 2, 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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilwoman Myers said there had been many events with the Youth Council, she enjoyed
the one with the seniors, where there was a discussion about their lives when they were 18
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years old, it was an interesting and wonderful experience and a big event for the seniors
also. The Youth Council also held their 5th volley ball tournament.
Councilwoman Seligson said she had enjoyed the DARE graduation program, and she was
proud to provide support for the program.
Councilman Odierna said the PBA had sponsored the Family Day at the Hommocks Ice Rink.
The Supervisor read the following letter from Frank Levitan of 4 Crest Avenue into the
record:
I have been a resident of 4 Crest Avenue since 1955 during which time I
have lived with an on going problem of traffic along Rockland Avenue.
Trucks both large and small speeding along Rockland Avenue create a
real hazard of cars attempting to turn onto Rockland Avenue. I firmly
believe that all trucks should be routed elsewhere and the speed limit for
all traffic should be lowered to 20 MPH. Such a change would also protect
children and pedestrians who must walk in the roadway since here are no
sidewalks. I would appreciate it if this letter was read at your next
meeting.
The Supervisor said the Board was waiting for a recommendation from the Traffic Committee
on this issue, adding there is a law already which states that trucks over 5 tons are banned.
The Traffic Committee will be discussing this issue at its March 19th meeting. She then
thanked Lillian Robustelli, for all her work putting together the reception for the new Town
Justice earlier.
ADJOURNMENT
The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be March 19 and April 2, 2003.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers the meeting was
adjourned into Executive Session at 10:15 PM to discuss employment history.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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