HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003_10_01 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 OCTOBER 1, 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
There was a reception in the lobby of the Town Center prior to the start of the Town
Board meeting to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Mamaroneck Artist's Guild.
Supervisor O'Keeffe read a proclamation and introduced Wendy Portofield and Jackie
Laurio from the Guild.
(Proclamations are at end of minutes)
CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at
8:15 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits.
PROCLAMATION - United Nations Week
The Supervisor read the proclamation and presented it to Lee Bloom, who has been a UN
volunteer for many years.
Mr. Bloom thanked the Board. He said the UN is now 58 years old. Over the years it has
accomplished much good in many areas, especially with health issues. SARS was
brought quickly under control because of their efforts. He said they are a service
organization with no power. The UN is now being urged to have more interaction in Iraq.
He considers it a privilege to have served them since 1956.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - a) Design Requirements - Boston Post Road (to be adjourned)
b) Exemption from the Moratorium Law for Village Square
Shopping Center
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the public
hearing on design requirements was unanimously adjourned to the November 19, 2003
meeting of the Town Board.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the
application for exemption from the Moratorium Law was unanimously adjourned to the
November 5, 2003 Town Board meeting.
October 1, 2003
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 8:35 PM.
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 Myers presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on
Commissioner Myers' motion, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, 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. $779.70
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 45.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co 321.84
AAA Emergency Supply Co 52.50
AT&T 226.11
Ayaya 51.89
Con Edison 131.88
Coyne Textile 38.25
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 1552.42
Fire Engineering 19.95
los Capital 186.83
Lawrence Heat & Power Corp 113.60
Nextel 180.83
Poland Spring Water 141.50
Rickert Lock and Safe Co. 65.00
Technical Electronics inc. 275.00
Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters 220.08
Sound Shore Pest Control 130.00
Westchester 170.00
Verizon 400.58
Verizon Wireless 13.07
Westchester Joint Water Works 180.30
TOTAL 5 296.33
The above resolutions were put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Councilwoman Wittner said the open house held by the fire department this past
Saturday was wonderful. They did demonstrations on safety and showed the Jaws of
Life. She thanked them for all they do.
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There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Myers, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, the Commission
unanimously adjourned at 8:45 PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Approval of Certiorari
The attorney explained the proposed settlements and recommended they be approved.
660 Mamaroneck Avenue Corporation
Block: 819 Lot: 23
660 Mamaroneck Avenue
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment
2002 $25,700 $5,700 $20,000
Gilbert Bassin
Block: 921 Lot: 158
1009 West Boston Post Road
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment
2002 $46,000 $10,000 $36,000
Yogi Realty
Block: 606 Lot: 419
1906 Palmer Avenue
Town of Mamaroneck/Village o f Larchmont
Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment
2002 $44,000 $10,000 $34,000
Rita Gilbert
Block: 603 Lot: 97
1839 Palmer Avenue
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont
Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment
2002 $27,900 $5,900 $22,000
J & B Realty, Inc.
Block: 901 Lot: 95
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123-129 Halstead Avenue
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment
2001 $30,000 $11.000 $19,000
2002 $30,000 $11,000 $19,000
John and Diane McKiernan
Block: 906 Lot: 17
333 Mamaroneck Avenue
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment
2001 $56,500 $13,500 $43,000
2002 $56,500 $13,500 $43,000
John and Diane McKieman
Block: 906 Lot: 270.2
353 Phillips Park Road
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment
2001 $15,000 $3,000 $12,000
2002 $15,000 $3,000 $12,000
2. Appointments - Human Rights Commission
Recreation Commission
Human Right Commission
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that Grace D'Alessio is hereby reappointed as a
member of the Human Rights Commission for a three year
term expiring March 2006.
Supervisor O'Keeffe noted the Human Rights Commission had successfully recruited
Andrew Young to speak at Mamaroneck High School on December 4, 2003. It should
be exciting.
Recreation Commission
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that Maura W. Devaney, is hereby appointed to
the Recreation Commission replacing Rosemary Dufficy
(member c) commencing immediately, said term to expire on
December 31, 2003.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
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Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Supervisor O'Keeffe thanked Rosemary for her services on the Recreation Commission
all these years.
3. Establish Capital Project - Dillon Park Improvements
There was a request from the Town Comptroller for authorization to set up Capital
Project#23-03 - Boston Post Road/Dillon Park Sidewalk & Road Development project in
the amount of$200,000.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
Town Comptroller to establish Capital Project#23-03 - Boston
Post Road/Dillon Park Sidewalk & Road Development; said
project is estimated to cost approximately $200,000 to be
funded by a grant.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
4. Authorization - Stipulation of Settlement CSEA
Mr. Altieri explained the CSEA settlement agreement and asked for its approval.
(NO PAPERWORK)
Councilwoman Wittner congratulated him on putting together such a tight agreement.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
CSEA agreement as presented by the Town Administrator.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
5. Salary Authorization - Highway Department
- Recreation
Highway Department
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On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
the payment of salary to John Bareto, in the amount of
$51,237, effective October 1, 2003 for his promotion to
Labor Foreman in the Town's Highway Department; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
the payment of salary to Charles Reilling, in the amount
of$51,237, effective October 1, 2003 for his promotion to
Sewer Maintenance Foreman in the Town's Highway
Department
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 Councilman Odierna, 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:
Irwin Davidson, Alternate Supervisor, Men's Basketball Program, $60/session,
effective 10/9/03.
Patrick Romano, Alternate Supervisor, Men's Basketball Program, $60/session,
effective 10/9/03.
Colei Boskey, Instructor, Tennis Programs, $9/hour, effective retroactive to
8/18/03.
Lauren Abinanti, EMT, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $11/hour, effective 10/02/03.
William Avery, Custodian, Hommocks Park Ice Rink $13/hour, effective 10/2/03.
Aha Barron, Cashier, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $12/hour, effective 10/2/03.
Megan Flanagan, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink $7.50/hour, effective
10/02/03.
John Hanan, EMT, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $11/hour, effective 10/2/03.
Ed Ladin, EMT, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $11/hour, effective 10/2/03.
Eleni-Maria Saurides, Skate Room Attendant, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $8/hour,
effective 10/2/03.
Craig Ryan, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $10/hour, effective 10/2/03.
James Schroeder, Alternate Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $12/hour,
effective 10/2/03.
Oran Zorbaron, EMT, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $i1/hour, effective 10/2/03.
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Cynthia Coppolla, Manager, Hommocks Pool, change in salary from $18.25 to
$18.50/hour.
Tamar Muscarell, Lifeguard, Early Morning Swim, $30/session, effective 9/28/03.
Wayne Pollak, Jr. Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, change in salary from $10.25 to
$10.50/hour
Cliff Shapiro, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $6.50/hr, effective 9/28/03.
Briana Tozzo, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $6.50/hour, effective 9/28/03.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -June 25, 2003 -July 9, 2003
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
minutes of June 25, 2003 and July 9, 2003 as amended.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
George Roniger said there would be a celebration of the Gardens Lake on October 4tn,
sponsored by the Larchmont Civics Association. He asked about the new growth at the
Lake, saying it needed to be cut back. Some of the planting are gone and need to be
replaced.
The Supervisor asked him to write down what needs to be done. We would look into it.
Mr. Roniger said he would make a list.
Lee Bloom suggested a report be made by volunteers serving on the Sheldrake
Environmental Center Board who are interested in the watershed area that are
knowledgeable on the matter and could help coordinate efforts.
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilman Odierna attended a meeting where Allison Greene from the Westchester
Human Rights Board spoke on ways to have communities covered by the County group,
one of which is to make our group be designated as advisory. He said he would be
attending the October 3rd meeting of the League of Women Voters where the topic of
discussion will be the Patriot Act. He reminded everyone to come skate at the Ice Rink
with some of the characters like Sponge Bob.
Councilwoman Myers attended a Traffic Committee meeting where they discussed
people driving too fast, and it was noted that many of our residents are the ones doing
the speeding. She attended the Board of Architectural Review meeting where they
reviewed the proposed Design Requirements Law. The Youth Council met last week and
she reminded all students living here, from sophomores to seniors, that they are eligible
to join.
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Councilwoman Seligson said the Zoning Board had cancelled their meeting to next week,
and the Planning Board would be meeting then also.
Councilwoman Wittner discussed some interesting referrals Coastal Zone Management
had received from the Zoning and Planning Boards looking at stormwater management
on property and buffer zones. They also decided to start having half of their meetings in
Larchmont.
The Supervisor announced the next regularly scheduled meetings of the Town Board will
be held on October 15, and November 5, 20003
ADJOURNMENT
The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings will be held on October 15, and
November 5, 2003.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson the meeting
was unanimously adjourned at 9:550 PM.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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