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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_01_21 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON JANUARY 21, 2004 AT 8:15 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN, 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 8:25 PM. She then pointed out the location of exits. The Supervisor said the Board had convened at 5:00 P.M. into a Work Session to discuss the Patriot's Act, Boston Post Road Moratorium, Service Awards, Services Survey, the Larchmont Railroad Tunnel, the Variance Criteria Law, rock removal and they then convened an Executive Session to discuss certiorari. State of the Town Message The Supervisor read the following: At this time of the year I like to take a few minutes and present to the community my annual State of the Town message. We have been so busy this past year that we have not had the opportunity to look back at all we have accomplished for the good of our community. I also want to preview with you the agenda for 2004, which promises to be equally busy. Legislative Highlights Let's begin by reviewing our legislative work in the past year. The Town considered and adopted twenty-six pieces of legislation in 2003. What makes that number so remarkable is the fact that effective local legislation does not just happen by chance. Local legislation, to be effective, is the product of a thoughtful and deliberate analysis of the circumstances giving rise to the need for the legislation. It is the product of listening to the varied opinions of the community and using those opinions to help formulate good law. There is also the give and take amongst the Town Board members that is always part of the legislative process. We tackled a number of complex issues this year. The Town adopted legislation to control the size of homes in the community. McMansion became the buzzword for oversized homes that threatened to change the character of our neighborhoods. After much work by the Board members and assistance from local architects we passed legislation that ensures sensible building in the Town yet maintains a residents right to develop their property for their enjoyment. We also took on the task of re-thinking our land zoning on the Boston Post. The Town Board adopted legislation to initiate a moratorium on certain development along the Boston Post Road to allow for a full review of the zoning. The Boston Post Road is the Town's major commercial district and the zoning will play a large part in defining the future of this important corridor. The moratorium remains in effect now and we plan on making final decisions on revised zoning during 2004. January 21, 2004 Also affecting the Boston Post Road is a piece of legislation adopted by the Town Board establishing design requirements for this district. The Town Board determined that more specific design criteria were necessary for future development. This legislation will have far reaching effects on the Boston Post Road and provide for orderly and proper development of the business district. For the first time our land use Boards and Commissions will have a blue print from which to work on the development of the Boston Post Road The environment is never far from our minds and this past year we adopted legislation that amends our Wetlands and Watercourses Law to enhance protection of our important environmental areas. We also began consideration of regulations to govern the level of construction activity in the Town, more specifically the removal of rock. We discovered, as did some of our residents, that rock removal can be a noisy and intrusive especially for those residents who are at home most of the day. In 2004 we hope to complete legislation that would place limits on rock removal during construction. Also relating to land use and construction we are in 2004 hoping to revise our regulations regarding the notification of residents of pending land use applications in their neighborhood. We also adopted a number of local laws this past year having to do with the control of traffic and parking. Many in the community find that both the speed and volume of traffic is worse than ever. Therefore we adopted legislation this past year to help control local traffic. We also adopted several legislative initiatives to clean up the Town Code. Legislation can become obsolete over the years so we changed some of our laws to comply with new state statutes and repealed certain laws that were no longer necessary. Finally, we adopted in 2003 legislation for the orderly organization of all of our Boards and Commissions. The Town has a vast pool of residents with professional and technical expertise that is available and willing to assist the Town government in any number of areas. By realigning the terms of office of our Board and Commission members the Town Board will now have the opportunity to review the membership and performance of our Boards at the end of each year. Budget and Finance I would now like to touch upon the issues of budget and finance relating to the Town government. We set for ourselves the goal of providing Town services at a good value. The level of property taxes is on the minds of many of us and we find that the cost of doing business as a government is often impacted by factors outside of our control. This was never more evident than in the fall of 2003 as we prepared the 2004 Town Budget. Pension contributions, medical insurance and liability insurance premiums dominated much of our budget discussion. Our dilemma is that in order to provide municipal services the greatest resource is the people that patrol our streets, pick up the garbage, plow the snow and provide recreational opportunities. Diminishing services would have been the only way to control the external costs related to employee benefits and liability insurance. The Town Board decided that service reduction was not a good option this year. Although the increase in the budget was higher than we would have preferred, the 2004 budget provides a rational financial plan for effective municipal service delivery. We also did not want the Town's strong financial position to be compromised. The Town of Mamaroneck enjoys AAA bond rating, the highest rating available to a municipal government. Our 2004 budget maintains the Town's strong financial position by insuring our ability to meet our everyday needs and also remain prepared for the unexpected events that often take place. In connection with the issues of budget and municipal services, the Town will in 2004 initiate a citizens survey to hear your thoughts on not only how you believe the Town government is doing but also to find out what the community believes are the most important municipal services. We also want to consider alternative means of financing services. A survey of this type was done in 1993 and we received useful information. Back in 1993 when the last survey was completed the community indicated that they would be willing to pay for ambulance service on a fee basis and soon after the Tri-municipal 2 January 21, 2004 ambulance district was created. In 1993 residents told us that sidewalk repair and replacement should be improved. With that information we adopted, a multi-year sidewalk replacement plan that we continue to follow today. We will also use the survey to find out how best to convey information regarding the Town government and its services. The survey will also ask residents how the Town can best get the word out about how and what we are doing. With this survey we hope to obtain information that will allow us to continually improve our allocation of financial resources into those areas most important to you. Public Safety One of our most important municipal services is in the area of public safety. Homeland security has many meanings at the local level and over the past year we have initiated several new programs. With the help of our police department, stepped up enforcement of vehicle and traffic laws such as speeding has helped to make our streets safer for motorists and pedestrians. We have expanded our overall emergency management operations to cover many different risks that face the Town. This past year our Emergency Service Departments And Highway Department conducted joint disaster drills to test our capabilities for emergency response. Our Emergency Operations Center was established at the Weaver St. firehouse to serve as the focal point for managing emergency response. In August of 2003, when virtually the entire northeast was in the midst of the most extensive electric power failure in recent history, the Town had the opportunity to activate the Emergency Operations Center and the Emergency Operations Plan. I am happy to report that our response system worked very well to maintain services during the blackout. Also, in connection with public safety, we hope to complete in 2004 two projects to upgrade public safety facilities here in Town. We have been working over the last several years on a plan to reconstruct our volunteer ambulance headquarters building. Budget constraints and a tight construction market have held back those plans, but we have reason to believe that changes in the market will allow the project to be completed in 2004. Plans will also get underway this year to renovate portions of our police headquarters building. Changes in technology and law enforcement techniques have led us to look at improvements to our front desk area to better serve the public and improve the working environment for our police officers. Capital Projects We cannot forget that the Town of Mamaroneck is an old community and to keep our services effective it is necessary from time to time to upgrade our facilities and infrastructure. We will complete in 2004 the reconstruction of our central garage repair facility. With close to 100 pieces of rolling stock on hand and with the technology of that rolling stock repeatedly changing, the central garage, which was over forty years old, was in need of improvement. With the new facility we will be able to oversee more of our own repair activities and reduce our dependence on outside contractors. This past year we found it necessary to conduct major repairs on a bridge on East Brookside Drive near Landsdown Rd. As I mentioned earlier the Town will, in 2004, continue sidewalk and curb replacements in the community as well as resurface a number of our streets. With the help of a federal grant, we will install new traffic signals at the intersection of Myrtle Boulevard and North Chatsworth Ave. Along with other improvements at this intersection, we will improve safety and traffic flow for vehicles and pedestrians. Our capital project program in 2004 will also focus on our environment. With the help of both the County and State governments we will improve the function and aesthetics of the Gardens Lake. The lake will be dredged to remove sediment that can often detract from the appearance of the lake. The dredging will also improve the lake's function as a flood basin for the lower reaches of the Sheldrake River in the Village of Mamaroneck. A new sedimentation basin will also be constructed in the lake to catch silt and sediment and reduce the frequency of costly dredging projects. In a related project having to do with our conservation areas we hope to complete a project to develop a trailway loop with our neighboring communities. The Villages of Scarsdale and Mamaroneck, the Town of Eastchester, and the City of New Rochelle 3 January 21, 2004 have been working together with the Town to create a new trailway for all the residents to enjoy. All of our capital projects are planned to improve upon our service delivery to the community and improve your quality of life. Forest City Daly Before closing, I do want to mention what will be one of the most important matters to come before the Town Board this year and that is the proposed development of the property on Madison Ave. Many of you by now know that the Town has received a proposal to construct 186 rental apartment units on Madison Ave. The Forest City Daly Inc., a developer of rental housing, submitted the proposal. Over the last two years the Town has focused much effort in the Washington Square neighborhood. We have studied alternative land uses in the area, studied traffic and parking, constructed streetscape improvements that included new sidewalks and streetlights and, as I mentioned, new traffic signals will soon be installed. We have and will continue to wrestle with the issue of parking in the Washington Square area that has long been a concern of residents. The Forest City Daly proposal will require an extensive review to determine whether it can be a benefit to the neighborhood and the greater community. Last night we began public hearings on the environmental review of the proposal and hope that if you did not attend that you will take the time to study this proposal and give us your feedback. Well, as you can see, we are busy. This Town Board works an amazing number of hours deliberating over the laws, projects, programs, and activities that make the Town government work as effectively as it does. Many thanks go to fellow Town Board members for their efforts. Also, my thanks to the staff of the Town of Mamaroneck. They are the people I referred to earlier that without municipal service delivery would be impossible. My thanks also go to the resident volunteers who serve on our various Boards and Commissions. To the residents of our community, I think I speak for the Board when I say it is a privilege to serve you. Let me urge all of you to stay in touch with your Town government. Browse our website, read our newsletters and brochures so that you keep up with all that we are doing and can take advantage of the many services we have to offer. Thank you. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Installation of Stop Sign - Crescent Road and Briarcliff Road The following notice of public hearing was entered into the record: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday January 21, 2004 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 the adoption of a proposed Local Law entitled "Stop Sign at the Intersection of Braircliff Road And Crescent Road. 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. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that at said Public Hearing all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard and that all persons are invited to submit written comments prior thereto. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the public hearing was opened. 4 January 21, 2004 Mr. Altieri explained this proposed change was being considered upon recommendation of the Traffic Committee. Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if anyone wished to speak on this matter. Abby Katz, representative from the Larch mont/Mamaroneck Civics Association, said this law should have received more notification to residents. The Board should put up signs where the proposed new sign would go. Councilman Odierna said he had visited the site, and this sign seems a practical idea, and he agrees a stop sign would be a benefit there. Pete Perciasepe stated he was speaking neither for nor against this, but it seems the Town is being besieged by stop signs. This street has a dead end, in the R6 zone, with a 25 mile per hour speed limit. He then cautioned the Board not to put up more stop signs without good reason. Councilwoman Myers noted she had read an article in the New York Times which said it is our own neighbors speeding. Councilman Odierna added that the Traffic Committee has been stingy with stop signs, but this one will help a dangerous situation. On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the public hearing was closed. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the following local law was unanimously adopted: Local Law No. -2003 This local law shall be known as the "Stop Sign at the Intersection of Crescent Road and Briarcliff Road" Law. BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck Section 1 - Purpose: The purpose of this local law is to regulate traffic at the intersection of Crescent Road and Briarcliff Road. Section 2 - Regulation of Traffic on Crescent Road: Vehicles traveling in either direction on Crescent Road shall be required to come to a full stop on Crescent Road at the point where Crescent Road intersects Briarcliff Road. Section 3 - Sign to be Erected: Appropriate signs shall be erected on Crescent Road facing both directions of traffic thereon. Such signs shall be erected at the corners formed by the intersection of Crescent Road and Briarcliff Road. Section 4 - Severability: Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, 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 5 - Effective Date: 5 January 21, 2004 This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 9:05 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 1. PROCLAMATION - Ex-Chief Michael Acocella Supervisor O'Keeffe introduced Michael J. Acocella, outgoing Fire Chief, as well as Joseph Mirabella, incoming Fire Chief. She then invited Ex-Chief Acocella up along with his father, Michael A. Acocella, to receive his proclamation, mentioning that his father was also a former Fire Chief. She read the proclamation: (Proclamation at end of Minutes) 2. 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: Byram Mason Supply 47.90 Edwin J. Byrnes 5.50 Con Edison 1253.32 Con Edison 87.64 Coyne Textiles 33.57 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 642.00 Galls Inc. 65.91 Fire End and Croker Corp 209.62 Lawrence Heat & Power 'Corp. 135.49 Metrocom Wireless, Inc. 95.00 Jennifer Mirabella 140.00 Motorola 78.00 Saxony Ice Co. 119.50 Technical Electronics 167.79 Technical Electronics 860.00 Tri-City Auto Parts 122.78 Trilex 561.90 Verizon Wireless 13.15 Gall's Inc. 208.90 High Tech Car Wash 150.00 Town of Mamaroneck Fire Fighters 220.08 Westchester Elevator 170.00 VFIS 68447.40 TOTAL $73,835.45 6 January 21, 2004 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 3. Certification of Service Award Program On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby certify the following Service Awards for the Fire Department Volunteers: 7 January 21, 2004 8 January 21, 2004 Fire Department Installation Dinner was held on January 17, 2004, at Bonnie Briar Golf Club and attended by the Supervisor and Town Board. Congratulations to Joe Mirabella, Matthew Peloso and David Commender. 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. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Set Public Hearing - Exemption - Boston Post Road Moratorium - KRT Properties Paul Bergins, attorney for KRT Properties, introduced himself. He said this request was for a hardship exemption from the Moratorium on Development for the Village Square Shopping Center. There will be a new tenant and some inside work will have to be done. He requested a public hearing be set. After discussion, 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 Hardship Exemption Application for KRT Properties (Village Square) for February 11, 2004; 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. Set Public Hearing - Rock Removal On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing on the Rock Removal Law for February 11, 2004; 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 9 January 21, 2004 3. Appointments to the Board of Architectural Review— a) Sue Ellen Commender and b) Edward Z. Jacobson On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe, it was RESOLVED, Sue Ellen Commender is appointed to the position of Member A of the Board of Architectural Review, expiring December 31, 2006; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Edward Z. Jacobson is appointed to the position of Member B of the Board of Architectural Review, expiring December 31, 2006. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 4. Referral to Town Planning Board -Zoning Criteria Law The Town Attorney explained it appears that the Town's law is out of sync with State Law so this proposed new law on zoning criteria for variances was prepared to correct it. Before holding the public hearing, the law must be sent to the Planning Board for comment. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board requests the Town Attorney to forward the proposed zoning criteria law to the Planning Board for review and comment; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing on the Zoning Criteria Law for March 17, 2004; 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 10 January 21, 2004 5. Authorization - To Purchase Voting Machines (See Attached Contract-Page 12) The Administrator said the replacement of three voting machines had been requested by the Town Clerk in the 2004 budget, which had been approved. The rebuilt machines cost $2,595 each less $300 trade-in value for 3 machines, and $500 for shipping. The total cost, therefore, would be $7,485. Councilwoman Wittner questioned the purchase at this time, mainly because there is a federal mandate for replacing voting machines with electronic versions. The Town Clerk responded that the electronic machines are unreliable and have proved to be controversial as well. She also stated that even though there is a mandate, it has been postponed until at least 2006, and the State is now requesting an exemption until 2008. Thereafter, on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the expenditure of$7,485 for the purchase of three (3) rebuilt voting machines from Voting Machine Service Center, Inc. in Gerry, New York; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is 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 11 January 21, 2004 12 January 21, 2004 6. Authorization - Renewal of Retainer Agreement The Administrator explained the agreement was for special labor counsel for their services in regard to police and civil service as well as fire. It will cost $5,000 per year, with a provision for an additional hourly rate should it be needed. The Board questioned the length of the agreement, concurring it should be for no more than two years, and there should be a clause added which contains a cancellation provision. On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the agreement with Grotta, Glassman & Hoffman, for a period of two (2) years, beginning January 1, 2004 & terminating on December 31, 2005 for a fee of$5,000 per year; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed agreement be amended to include a termination clause with 30 days notice; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to execute the amended 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 7. Authorization - Intermunicipal Agreement -Westchester County Internet Service Mr. Altieri said currently the Town provides internet connections using DSL service for all departments. The County has put together a package with Lightpath for internet service which allows for participation of municipalities within the county. The Inter- Municipal Agreement from Westchester County would provide internet access to selected buildings within the Town as on a test basis. If it works out, we would implement it for all Town buildings. The internet service provided by Lightpath is accessed via a cable modem and is faster and cheaper than the DSL. See outline below: Location Current DSL Lightpath Cost/Month Cost/Month TMFD $89.95 $29.95 LVAC $49.95 $29.95 MEMS $59.95 $29.95 Plus a $150.00 installation cost per site and a one-time start-up charge of$450. On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Inter-Municipal agreement with Westchester County to provide internet services to the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department, Larchmont VAC, and to Mamaroneck EMS at a cost of$29.95 13 January 21, 2004 per month per site, and for an additional $150 per site installation fee; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the Town Administrator be 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 8. Authorization - Ice Rink Maintenance Agreement Mr. Altieri explained the original contractor, RAM, has gone out of business so we had to look for an alternate company. He requested that an agreement be authorized with Eagle Air Systems of Saddle River, New Jersey, for the balance of the season ending in June. The contract cost is lower. Inspections in February and April and shut-down in June will cost $1,104 per visit, exclusive of parts. Unscheduled repairs will be billed at $69 per hour for labor plus parts. He added they will look for alternatives during the summer. Following discussion, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the temporary agreement with Eagle Air Systems, to provide preventative maintenance services at the Hommocks Ice Rink, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the Town Administrator be 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 9. Request of Village of Larchmont - Use of Voting Machines RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the use of eleven (11) voting machines by the Village of Larchmont for the annual elections in March as follows: District 1 - (Town District 8) at Village Center—Two (2) machines. District 2 - (Town Districts 6 and 7) at Chatsworth Avenue School - Lunchroom — (2) Two machines. District 3 - (Town Districts 9 and 26) at Chatsworth Avenue School - Lunchroom — (2)Two machines. 14 January 21, 2004 District 4 - (Town District 10) at Village Center— (2) Two machines: Plus three spares. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 10. Designation of Delegate -Association of Towns Conference On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Councilwoman Odierna to be appointed as delegate to attend the Association of Towns Meeting scheduled for February 2003 in New York City. Councilman Odierna will also attend. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 11. Salary Authorizations A. Highway/Building Departments On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Pat Samela to the position of Secretary to the Architectural Board of review at an annual salary of $45,955, effective January 22, 2004. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye B. Ambulance District A memo was received from the Michael Liverzani, Ambulance District Administrator, requesting increases to the hourly paramedic rates from $20.50 to $22.00 per hour. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2004 Town Budget that the Town Board does hereby authorize 15 January 21, 2004 the payment of salary retroactive to January 1, 2004 for the following: Current Rate New Rate Retro Rate Ballantyne, Mark $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Baumblatt, Richard $2050 $22.00 $1.50 Bellingham, Phillip $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Burrell, Marc $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Carcano, James $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Casas, Jeff $-9.50 $21.00 $1.50 Cecere, Nick $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Cunningham, John $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Dayton, Laura $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Fenton, James $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Formaro, Giovanni $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Fragano, Karen $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Olaessgen, Scott $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Grande, Donald $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Lunde, Dennis $19.50 $22.00 $2.50 McCauley, Matthew $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Nadolske, Patty $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Primrose, Peter $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Purcell, Daniel $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Rothschild, William $19.50 $22.00 $2.50 Ryder Baumblatt, Lynn $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Smith, Robert $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 Werner, Richard $20.50 $22.00 $1.50 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye C. School Crossing Guards On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize an increase to the salary of School Crossing Guards from $64.00 per day to $67.00 per day, effective January 22, 2004. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye D. Police Department A memo was received from the Police Chief, Richard Rivera, requesting Thomas J. McDermott be promoted to the position of Detective. 16 January 21, 2004 On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby designate Thomas J. McDermott as Detective in the Detective Division at an annual salary of$75,720 effective January 22, 2004. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye E. Recreation RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2004 Town Budget that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Danny Caldarola, Asst. Instructor, Youth Hockey Program, $6.00/hr, retroactive to 1/6/04. Brian Kaplan, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, change in salary to $9.00/hour, retroactive to 1/6/04. AJana Kelton, Skating School Director, increase of salary of$500, effective 1/1/04 to 6/13/04. Stephanie Allen, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $11.50/hour, retroactive to 1/6/04. Katelyn O'Connor, Alternate Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $7.25/hour, retroactive to 1/6/04. Vi Le, Swim Instructor, Hommocks Pool, $19.50/hour, retroactive to 1/10/04. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 12. Authorization - Intermunicipal Agreement - Police Protective Equipment Mr. Altieri explained the County had obtained protective equipment for law enforcement through grants and were now ready to distribute them to local police departments. They are mostly masks and hazardous material suits and equipment for use in case of emergencies. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator hereby is authorized to enter into the Intermunicipal Agreement whereby Westchester County will provide Police Protective Equipment to the Town Police. 17 January 21, 2004 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 13. Set Public Hearing - Extension of Boston Post Road Moratorium On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing on the Extension of Moratorium on Development along the Boston Post Road for March 17, 2004; 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 5, 2003, Special Meeting of January 12, 2004 On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meeting of November 5, 2003 and the Special meeting of January 12, 2004, as amended. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye ORAL/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Abby Katz thanked Councilwoman Wittner for obtaining a grant to beautify the pond. Many people were skating at the duck pond having lots of fun. She said the Highway Department does a great job of clearing the snow, and she loved the holiday lights at the pond, asking if we can expand them next year. SUPERVISOR REPORTS Supervisor O'Keeffe said the next regular meetings will be held on February 11, 2004 and on February 25, 2004 REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilman Odierna said he attended the Martin Luther King celebration at the Emelin Theater; it was a great event, with a good turnout. 18 January 21, 2004 The Supervisor said we should thank the Human Rights Commission for all the work they put into this event. Councilwoman Seligson said she attended the Planning Board meeting last night and the site plans for Duane Reade & Webster Bank were reviewed. She added we have had several meeting with Forest City Daly, who met with the Planning Board to discuss the procedures. Councilwoman Wittner said there was a meeting with the Village of Larchmont on the Forest City Daly project and had met with the County on Friday. Councilwoman Myers said she would be attending the Board of Architectural Review meeting tomorrow night. NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS — February 11, 2004 & February 25, 2004 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:45 PM. Submitted by Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk F:\Documents\Minutes\2004minf\01-21-04x..doc 19