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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_04_02 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 APRIL 2, 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. PUBLIC HEARING - Terms of Office, Boards, Committees and Commissions NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Terms of Office - Board, Commissions, Authorities & Committees PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, April 2, 2003, 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 adoption of a local law entitled "Terms of Office - Board, Commissions, Authorities & Committees" Law. The purpose of the law is to create a separate chapter in the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck where all of the standing Boards, Commissions, Authorities and Committees appointed solely by the Town Board are listed with their organizational features. The new chapter also will standardize the terms of office of the members of those various municipal bodies. Finally to avoid duplication, this local law repeals those sections of the Code where the organizational features of the municipal bodies listed in this new chapter currently appear. The full text of this Local Law may be examined and copies obtained at the Town Clerk's Office during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or until 4:00 PM during June, July and August) at 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the hearing was declared open. The Attorney explained the purpose was to bring uniformity to the process and the terms without affecting state mandated terms and to bring more consistency to them also by having the staggered yearly terms expire on December 31, rather than on a month by month basis. He said that he had inadvertently left off one of the Boards, Recreation, and suggested this hearing be adjourned to correct the error. He added the adoption of the law would give the Town Board the power to select the chair of the Boards annually. After discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers the hearing was adjourned to April 22, 2003 to address the Recreation Commission omission and the concern of the Town Clerk about scheduling and data base compatibility. April 2, 2003 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 8:45 PM on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner 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 Wittner 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: AAA Emergency 165.00 AAA Emergency 125.00 AAA Emergency 1,654.80 AAA Emergency 35.00 AAA Emergency 298.00 AAA Emergency Supply 225.00 Ben Romeo 190.90 Cleaning Systems 202.09 Cleaning Systems 52.70 Con Edison 1,446.49 Coyne Textile 143.75 J &J Barish 100.68 J &J Barish 362.40 Multiplier Industries Inc. 159.19 National Standby Repair, Inc. 120.16 Poland Spring Water 38.95 Rickert Lock & Safe Co. 150.00 Sound Shore Pest Control 130.00 State Line 280.85 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters Assoc. 204.36 Tri-City 127.83 Verizon 392.07 Verizon 26.02 Westchester Elevator 340.00 TOTAL 6.971.24 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 Commission, on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Myers, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 8:55 PM. 2 April 2, 2003 AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN There was a discussion by the Board members regarding notifying residents on pertinent hearings being held which may affect them. The Supervisor suggested they be put on the web site and Councilman Odierna suggested signage on the streets 1. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS - (a) Installation of Stop Signs - Rockland Avenue & Crescent Avenue - Rockland Avenue &Avon Road - Rockland &Woody Lane (b) - Establish No Parking Zone - Rockland Ave. &Weaver St. (c) - Establish No Parking Zone - Sackett Circle (d) - Establish Parking Zone - Fire Chief (e) -Application for Hardship Exemption - Boston Post Rd. Moratorium INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGN ON ROCKLAND AVENUE On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing, for the installation of a stop sign on Rockland Avenue at the intersection of Crest Avenue the eastbound direction for April 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 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 INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGN ON ROCKLAND AVENUE On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing for the installation of a stop sign on Rockland Avenue at the intersection of Avon Road in the westbound direction, towards Weaver Street for April 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 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 3 April 2, 2003 Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGN ON ROCKLAND AVENUE AT THE INTERSECTION OF WOODY LANE On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing for the installation of a stop sign on Rockland Avenue at the intersection of Woody Lane in the westbound direction on Rockland Avenue for April 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 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 ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ZONE ON ROCKLAND AVENUE AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEAVER STREET 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 on both sides of Rockland Avenue for a distance of thirty feet from the intersection, for April 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 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 NO PARKING ZONE - SACKETT CIRCLE 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 on the north side of Sackett Circle from Weaver Street to Althea 4 April 2, 2003 Lane effective December 1 through March 30, for April 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 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 ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARKING ZONE FOR FIRE CHIEFS 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 establish a establishment a parking zone for Fire Chiefs approximately twenty feet from the corner of Alden Road and Boston Post Road immediately adjacent to a no parking zone, for April 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 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 APPLICATION FOR A HARDSHIP EXEMPTION FILED BY MELRON AMUSEMENT CORPORATION On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing on the application for a hardship exemption from the moratorium on development enacted on February 26, 2003 by Local Law No. 3-2003, filed by Melron Amusement Corporation, the owner of the property formerly known as the "Cook's Property," also known as 1265 Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck for April 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 the notice of said hearing in a newspaper appointed as an official source, and that notice be so posted. 5 April 2, 2003 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye APPLICATION FOR A HARDSHIP EXEMPTION FILED BY TEN GRAND, INC. 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 the application for a hardship exemption from the moratorium on development enacted on February 26, 2003 by Local Law No. 3-2003 filed by Ten Grand, Inc. at Ferndale Shopping Center, Boston Post Road, for April 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 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 2. Resolution - State and Local Aid and Economic Stimulus Act 2003 The Supervisor explained this matter was to adopt a resolution in support of a proposed bill to allow for aid to States which is part of the economic stimulus act. On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, Senators Charles Schumer and Olympia Snowe have introduced US Senate Bill S.201 - State and Local Aid and Economic Act of 2003, which would provide $40 billion in direct Federal aid to states and localities on a one-time basis; and WHEREAS, state and local governments across our nation are facing their worst fiscal crisis since World War II and the solution to this crisis is direct Federal aid. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT 6 April 2, 2003 RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Mamaroneck supports Bill S.201 - US Senate State and Local Aid and Economic Stimulus Act of 2003; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to our representative in the Senate. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 3. Authorization - Employees Assistance Program Agreement The Administrator explained this was a renewal of the contract with Westchester County to provide services to our employees in cases of need. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the agreement between the Town and the County of Westchester to provide administrative, managerial and referral services for the Employee Assistance Program at a fee of$25 per employee per year for a total amount of$3,125; 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 4. Authorization - Emergency Medical Service Mutual Aid Plan The Administrator said New York State requires a emergency plan if categorized as a certified ambulance service, which our ambulance district is, and as such would become part of the Westchester County Emergency Mutual Aid Plan, The plan lays out cost allocation, zones, and the medical chain of command, He said it was very well done. He said it had been reviewed by Mike Liverzani, our Ambulance Administrator, who endorsed its passage. On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck elects to participate in the Westchester County EMS Mutual Aid Plan, and will agree to recognize a call for assistance through the Westchester Emergency Communications Center (60 Control) and will comply with the provisions of such plan as now in force and as amended from time to time, and certified by the Westchester County EMS Council through the 7 April 2, 2003 County EMS and Emergency Service Coordinators and that no restrictions exists against "outside service" by such EMS agency/provider named herein within the meaning of section 209 of the General Municipal Law which would affect the power of such EMS agency/provider to participate in such plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be filed with the County EMS and CAD Coordinators. The billing policies of this agency are stated as follows: The Patient Patients Insurance Company Other(3rd Party) Insurance. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 5. Salary Authorizations: - Part Time Clerk -Ambulance District - Recreation Part Time Office Floater On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Fran Antonelli, at an hourly rate of $13.50, for her services as a part time office floater effective April 3, 2003. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Ambulance District On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Helen Romanek at an hourly rate of $8.50 for her services as an intern with the Ambulance District, effective April 3, 2003 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye 8 April 2, 2003 Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 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: Lester Wauchope, Park Attendant, Memorial Park, $11.25 per hour, effective 3/28/03. Raymond Varian, Park Attendant, Memorial Park, $9.50 per hour, effective 4/5/03. Cathy Engstrom, Park Attendant, Memorial Park, $9.00 per hour, effective 4/5/03. Anthony Ilardi, Park Attendant, Memorial Park, $8.75 per hour, effective 4/5/03. James Erdman, Coach, Spring Hockey, $17.00 per hour, effective 3/29/03. Jeff Warren, Assistant Coach, Spring Hockey, $9.00 per hour, effective 3/29/03. Steven Warren, Assistant Coach, Spring Hockey, $8.00 per hour, effective 3/29/03. Michael O'Byme, Assistant Coach, Spring Hockey, $8.00 per hour, effective 3/29/03. Scott Smith, Assistant Coach, Spring Hockey, $8.00 per hour, effective 3/29/03. Rorry Fugazy, Assistant Coach, Spring Hockey, $7.00 per hour, effective 3/29/03. Melissa Weaver, Instructor, Bubble Babies, $16.00 per session, effective 4/5/03 Cynthia Aussielo, Coach, Spring Dolphins Program, $640/season (3/19/03 to 6/11/03). Lester Wauchope, Park Attendant, Memorial Park, change in salary to $11.50/hour. Raymond Varian, Park Attendant, Memorial Park, change in salary to $10.00/hour. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye APPROVAL OF MINUTES -January 22, 2003 (previously submitted) - February 5, 2003 (previously submitted) On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meetings of January 22 and February 5, 2003 as amended. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye 9 April 2, 2003 Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Abby Katz, representative from the Larchmont Civics Association, requested the Board change the order of the agenda by putting oral communications at the beginning of the meeting rather than at the end. After asking if the restroom facilities at Memorial Park were open to all and being told they were, she said its been her experience that the attendants do not let everyone use the bathroom facilities, saving them for users of the tennis courts, and they do not allow boys to go into the ladies room, even though her son is under five. SUPERVISOR REPORTS The Supervisor announced there would be a hockey game this Sunday by FIND to benefit children who lost parents on 9-11. It will be held at the Hommocks Ice Rink at 5:30 PM and be lots of fun. LMC-TV is sponsoring a contest for the best videos of all kinds, deadline is Thursday. Westchester County is sponsoring a clean up day -she read all the eligible items as well as those not eligible. Adding there would be a sale of compost on May 10th at the County Pool. Upon the request of Councilman Odierna, Mr. Altieri explained the regulations regarding organic and bulk pickups, and the new schedule for collection days. He reminded everyone not to put out the waste prior to the night before or the day of the pickup, anyone doing otherwise is subject to a violation. He said the brochure had gone out. Councilman Odierna reminded the Administrator to make sure the brochure was available on the web site. REPORTS OF COUNCIL Councilwoman Wittner said she had attended the Larchmont Senior Luncheon yesterday. She also had been at a storm water utility presentation at Rye Brook on Tuesday. Councilwoman Myers reminded everyone that daylight savings time begins this weekend, so remember to turn your clocks ahead. She had received a request for a deer crossing sign on Fenimore Road as there have been sightings. And the Youth Council last Saturday had a joint venture called Project Adventure with South East Consortium. There had been a show with Alice Bloom on LMC-TV with the teens talking about Iraq. She would be attending a public service committee meeting tomorrow. Councilwoman Seligson said she had attended a Long Island Sound Meeting at the Bronx Botanical Gardens, where she was told there is serious sickness for marine life in the sound, such as lobsters, terapin turtles, and invasive species are crowding out black crabs and other natural species. The Supervisor said there had been a meeting on the WICS law in Greenburgh, several trade unions representatives were in attendance. A discussion was held on raising the threshold from $50,000 to $250,00 - $500,000, although there does not seem much hope in this happening. She wished Lillian Robustelli a happy birthday. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be April 22 (Tuesday) and May 7, 2003. 10 April 2, 2003 On motion of duly made and seconded the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 PM. Submitted by Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk F:1DocumentslM inutes12003minw104-02-03x.doc 11