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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_03_31 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON MARCH 31, 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 8:40 PM. She then pointed out the location of exits. She said the Board had met in work session earlier to review parking, Section 8 housing, zoning, Garden's Lake, and the design requirements law. PRESENTATION - Coastal Zone Management Commission Annual Report The Supervisor introduced Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Coordinator, who outlined the Annual Report for October 1997 through September 2003. She said the CZM serves as advisors to the Town and Village Boards and especially Planning and Zoning Boards, attends meeting, holds regular meetings, reviews freshwater and tidal maps and changes to environmental laws. They have done an open space inventory, created a larger access zone to East Creek and emphasize protection of buffers. Councilwoman Wittner thanked her for an excellent job, as did the other members of the Board. (At End of Minutes) PUBLIC HEARING - Bond Resolution — Garbage District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, will meet at the Town Center, in Mamaroneck, New York, in said Town, on the 31st of March 2004, at 8: 15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing for the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, within said Town, consisting of the purchase of a 2004 Mack 25 yard refuse collection track, including incidental expenses in connection therewith. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. 1 in said Town is $160,000. At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the subject matter. 1 March 31, 2004 The Administrator explained this would allow for the purchase of a 2004 Mack 25 yard refuse vehicle. At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, held at the Town Center in Mamaroneck, New York, in said Town on March 31, 2004, at 8: 15 o'clock PM, Prevailing Time. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe and, upon roll being called, the following were PRESENT: Supervisor Valerie M. O'Keeffe Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner Councilwoman Judith A. Myers Councilman Ernest C. Odierna Councilwoman Nancy Seligson ABSENT: NONE The following resolution was offered by Councilwoman Myers, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Wittner, to-wit: BOND RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 31, 2004. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $160,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OF REFUSE AND GARBAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 IN SAID TOWN. WHEREAS, pursuant to the proceedings heretofore duly had and taken in accordance with the provisions of Section 202-b of the Town Law, and more particularly an order dated March 31, 2004, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, has determined it to be in the public interest to increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. I in said Town, at a maximum estimated cost of$160,000; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital project; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the increase and improvement of the facilities of Refuse and Garbage District No. I in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, consisting of purchase of a 2004 Mack 25 yard refuse collection truck, including incidental expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $160,000 serial bonds of said Town pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of said specific object or purpose is $160,000, and that the plan for the financing of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is by the issuance of the $160,000 serial bonds of said Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, 2 March 31, 2004 is hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the Chief Fiscal Officer. Such notes shall be of such term, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 5. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. Section 6. Such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the Supervisor and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Town Clerk. Section 7. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he shall deem best for the interests of the Town; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the Supervisor shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 8. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the Town by the facsimile signature of its Supervisor, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the Town), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the Supervisor. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the Town not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine. Section 9. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is riot authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 10. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Sections 1.150-2. Other than as specified, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent finding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 11. This resolution which takes effect immediately shall be published in 3 March 31, 2004 the The Journal News, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Councilwoman Seligson VOTING AYE Councilman Odierna VOTING AYE Councilwoman Myers VOTING AYE Councilwoman Wittner VOTING AYE Supervisor O'Keeffe VOTING AYE On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was Resolved, that the Town Board finds that the adoption of the proposed local law regarding Design Requirements in the Site Plan Law is hereby declared to be a Type II action, which will constitute an Unlisted Action with No Impact under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye PUBLIC HEARING - Boston Post Road Moratorium Exemption The following public hearing notice was placed into the record: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, March 31, 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 adoption of an "Application for an Exemption from the Moratorium Law for 1262 Boston Post Road, Village Square Shopping Center." 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 Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing was opened. Ira Levi, Counsel to Paul Bergins, introduced himself and Mr. Sheldon, CEO of the Drop Off Shop Stores. He stated that KRT owns the property but Mr. Sheldon would be leasing the space for a retail business. They are not requesting variances and there will be no change to the footprint. The exemption was passed by unanimous vote. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 8:30 PM and on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the Board of Fire Commissioner was unanimously declared open. Present were the following members of the Commission: 4 March 31, 2004 Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner Commissioner: Judith A. Myers Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna Commissioner: Nancy Seligson 1. Fire Claims Commissioner Odierna presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on Commissioner Odierna'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 Supply, Co. Inc. $61.00 AAA Emergency Supply, Co. Inc. 90.00 American Test Center, Inc. 1125.00 AT&T 247.26 Avaya 51.89 Con Edison 12.45 Fenimore Deli 144.00 IOS Capital 58.86 J&J Barish 146.85 Joseph Russo 37.63 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 184.80 Multiplier Industries Corp. 184.27 Nextel 241.88 New York State Academy of Fire Science 100.00 Sound Shore Contracting 499.00 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters 220.08 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters 220.08 Verizon 380.63 W.S. Darley & Co. 137.20 TOTAL $4,142.88 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 2. Other Fire Department Business The Administrator reported he had met with the roof contractor who will begin work on the Firehouse on April 13, and it should take about eight to ten weeks to complete the roof. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Seligson, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 9:35 PM. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointment— Human Rights Chair On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was 5 March 31, 2004 RESOLVED, Robert Degan is hereby appointed to the position of Chair of the Human Rights Commission for period of one year, commencing immediately. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 2. Consideration of Acceptance — Boston Post Road Draft Environmental Impact Statement This matter was held over to allow more time for review. 3. Report of Bids —Volunteer Ambulance Corps Building Mr. Altieri explained the original bids for electrical work had been rejected and the new bids were solicited and opened. The new bids are now within the estimates and we can now proceed with awarding all the contracts. He recommended a transfer of funds from the unreserved balance in the general fund for all the soft costs of the project. Joseph Russo, President of VAC, in response to a question said they had originally wanted a basement but the cost was high, and the soil wouldn't support it. If we moved it to the rocky side, the costs then increase. There was a discussion on costs and what was to be included. The final numbers were in the $900,000 range versus the original estimate of$500,000. The Administrator noted the five year temporary building has survived for 28 years and has outlasted it usefulness. The Board also discussed fund raising for items such as furniture and equipment. Councilwoman Seligson asked Mr. Russo if he felt this building would meet their needs. Mr. Russo replied it did; it's more than adequate. General Construction —VAC On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the bid for General Construction of the VAC Building to RZ Construction Corp. who made the lowest responsible bid of$399,000; BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to execute said contract 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 HVAC Work -VAC On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was 6 March 31, 2004 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the bid for the HVAC Work at the VAC Building to Chaim Cohen who made the lowest responsible bid of$135,000; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Abstain Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Electrical Contract—VAC On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the bid for the Electrical Work at the VAC Building to OHM Corp., who made the lowest responsible bid of$112,725; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to execute said contract 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 Plumbing Contract -VAC On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the bid for the Plumbing Contract for work at the VAC Building to Chaim Cohen who made the lowest responsible bid of$95,000; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Abstain Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Transfer of Funds -VAC On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Comptroller to transfer funds in the amount of$120,288 from the unreserved balance of the Townwide General Fund 7 March 31, 2004 to Capital Project 21-02 Reconstruction of the VAC Building to pay for all soft costs associated with the VAC project. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 4. Report of Bids—TA-04-05 Furnishing & Delivering Two Ton Hot Mix Asphalt Reclaimer On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the bid TA-04- 05, to ARTCO Equipment Sales of Cohoes, New York, for them to furnish and deliver an asphalt reclaimer at a total cost of$14,877.00; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to execute said contract 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 5. Report of Bids—TA-04-06 Furnishing & Delivering Trailer Mounted Hydraulic-Fed Drum Style Brush Chipper On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the bid TA-04- 06, to ESSCO Distributors of Bayshore, New York for them to furnish and deliver one brush chipper at a cost of$28,116.00; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to execute said contract 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 6. Renewal of Retainer Agreement— General Counsel On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was 8 March 31, 2004 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the retainer agreement with William Maker, Jr., in the amount of$65,000 effective January 1, 2004. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 7. Set Public Hearing Parking Ordinance — Boston Post Road a) Parking Ordinance — Boston Post Road b) Boston Post Road Moratorium Exemption Parking Ordinance — Boston Post Road 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 proposed legislation for a three-hour parking ordinance between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Boston Post Road between Dillon Road and the Larchmont Diner for April 21, 2004; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish the notice of said hearing in a newspaper appointed as an official newspaper, and that said notice be posted. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Boston Post Road Moratorium Exemption RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing on the Moratorium Exemption request by North Fork Bank for April 21, 2004; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish the notice of said hearing in a newspaper appointed as an official newspaper, and that said notice be posted. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 9 March 31, 2004 8. Authorization — Consultant/Engineer Services — Highway Garage Roof Project The Administrator explained the need to replace the highway roof and recommended the Town approve CALGI Construction Company to provide preconstruction and construction services for the project. He said they are happy with the work being provided by them at the Firehouse and it would be advantageous to have both projects done by them. The total cost proposed for the project is $29,863. On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the contract for preconstruction and construction services at the Highway Garage to Calgi Contruction Company at a cost of$29,863; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to execute said contract 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. Approval of Certiorari On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was Christopher and Gunda Sheehan 4 Quarry Road Block: 718 Lot 17 Village of Larchmont RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment 2003 $60,000 $11,400 $48,600 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 10. Referral to Planning Board — Boston Post Road Zoning This matter was held over. 11. Salary Authorization — Recreation On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was 10 March 31, 2004 RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2004 Town Budget the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Raymond Varian, Recreation Attendant, Memorial Park Tennis Courts, $10.50/hour, effective 411104. Serigo Zecca, Recreation Attendant, Memorial Park Tennis Courts, $9.25/hour, effective 4/1/04. Anthony Ilardi, Recreation Attendant, Memorial Park Tennis Courts, $8.75/hour, effective 4/1/04. Alyssa Corning, Lifeguard, Early Morning Swim Program, $25/session, effective retroactive to 3/1/04. Jeff Warren, Assistant Coach, Spring Hockey Program, $9.50/hour, effective 3/27/04. Frank Commrade, Assistant Coach, Spring Hockey Program, $9/hour, effective 3/27/04. Scott Smith, Assistant Coach, Spring Hockey Program, $8.25/hour, effective 3/27/04. Peter DeVito, Assistant Coach, Spring Hockey Program, $8.25/hour, effective 3/27/04. Danny Caldarola, Assistant Coach, Spring Hockey Program, $8.25/hour, effective 3/27/04. Patrick Nadolske, Assistant Coach, Spring Hockey Program, $7.50/hour, effective 3/27/04. Kathleen Thompson, Alternate Assistant Coach, Spring Hockey Program, $8.25/hour effective 3/27/04. Alex Daum, Alternate Assistant Coach, Spring Hockey Program, $7.50/hour effective 3/27/04. Mike Chiapparelli, Alternate Assistant Coach, Spring Hockey Program, $7.50/hour effective 3/27/04. 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 20, 2004, January 29, 2004 & February 12, 2004 On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the minutes of January 20, January 29, and February 12, 2004 as amended. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 11 March 31, 2004 George Roniger, representing the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association, announced the Spring Fling event which would be held on May 1, 2004. There would be games, food and lots of fun. SUPERVISOR REPORTS The Supervisor said she had read an article on inter-municipal cooperation on finding more fields for sports programs. At Saxon Woods there are 180 acres of land, of which 88 are in the Town of Mamaroneck. There will be a soccer field put in on the White Plains side and she would be drafting a letter to see if the Town can get a field on the Town side from the County. There are lots of projects going; the kiosk, traffic lights, VAC, the highway garage and the firehouse roof. REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilman Odierna said he has been using his camera to film around the Town. The Larchmont Library will be holding many interesting events and the Town needs to do something about the Weaver Street Bridge graffiti. Councilwoman Wittner said she attended meetings for the Coastal Zone Management Commission, the Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Committee on Nonpoint Pollution. Councilwoman Myers attended the Board of Architectural Review meeting where they reviewed landscaping and signage for the Webster Bank and Duane Reade sites. She also went to the DARE Graduation. Councilwoman Seligson went to a meeting on the Greenway trails project, which is moving forward slowly. They have picked a preliminary log and name and are now looking for funds ADJOURNMENT Supervisor O'Keeffe announced the next meetings of the Town Board will be held on April 21, 2004 and May 5, 2004. The Supervisor said they wanted to adjourn in memory of and to send sympathies to the families of recently deceased State Senator Mary Goodhue and Sister Rita Hallagan. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 11:35 PM. Submitted by: Patricia A. DiCioccio 12 March 31, 2004 FA Documents\M inutes\2004minfl03-31-04x.Doc 13