HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_05_18 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON
MAY 18, 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 8:30 PM. She then pointed out the location of exits. She said the
Board had convened a work session at 5:00 P.M. to discuss a resolution about Indian
Point, Repairs of Town Center Building, and Sanitary Sewers on Sackett Circle, and
Cable Television. They then convened into an Executive Session to discuss personnel,
litigation & disposition of land.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — Incorporation of Design Requirements into Site Plan Review Law
Parking Restrictions — Murray Avenue and Forest Avenue
Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption
Regulations of Parks and Fields
Public Hearing - Incorporation of Design Requirements into Site Plan Review Law
The following 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 Tuesday, May 18, 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 a local law entitled
"Incorporation of the Design Requirements and Guidelines in the Zoning
Ordinance into the Site Plan Review Law".
The purpose for this local law is that on November 19, 2003, the Town Board
enacted Local Law 23-2003 which added sections entitled " Design Requirements
and Guidelines" to certain provisions of the Town's Zoning Ordinance. Since
these sections are to be applied to applications for site plan approvals, it is
appropriate that they be incorporated by reference into the Town's Site Plan
Review Law contained in Chapter 177 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck.
Mr. Maker explained that this would allow for easier access of the Design Requirement by
making it part of the Site Plan Law.
Then on motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the
hearing was unanimously opened.
Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this proposed
change.
Councilwoman Myers said this law makes a great deal of sense.
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On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, with a
consensus vote, the hearing was closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the
following was unanimously adopted:
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).
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following
local law was adopted:
Local Law No. 8-2004
This local law shall be known as the "Incorporation of the Design Requirements
and Guidelines in the Zoning Ordinance into the Site Plan Review Law".
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 - Purpose:
On November 19, 2003, the Town Board enacted Local Law No. 23-2003 which
added sections entitled "Design Requirements and Guidelines" to certain
provisions of the Town's zoning ordinance. Since these sections are to be applied
to applications for site plan approvals, it is appropriate that they be incorporated
by reference into the Town's Site Plan Review law contained in Chapter 177 of the
Code of the Town of Mamaroneck.
Section 2 -Amendment of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code:
Section 177-5 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended to
add the following paragraph "L" thereto:
L. (1) For properties located in the B-Business District, the approving agency
shall apply the Design Requirements and Guidelines contained in section 240-45
H. of the Code.
(2) For properties located in the SB - Service Business District, the approving
agency shall apply the Design Requirements and Guidelines contained in section
240-46 H. of the Code.
(3) For properties located in the B - MUB - Business-Mixed Use Business District,
the approving agency shall apply Design Requirements and Guidelines contained
in section 240-47 H. of the Code.
(4) For properties located in the UR - Urban Renewal District, the approving
agency shall apply the Design Requirements and Guidelines contained in section
240-48.1 H. of the Code.
(5) If there is a conflict between any of the provisions of section 177-5 A. through
and including K. of the Code and any of the provisions of the applicable Design
Requirements and Guidelines, the provisions of section 240-45 H., 240-46 H., 240-
47 H. or 240-48.1 H. of the Code, as the case may be, shall be applied.
Section 3 - 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.
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Section 4 - Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Public Hearing — Parking Restrictions — Murray & Forest Avenues
The Notice of Public Hearing:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of
the Town of Mamaroneck on Tuesday, May 18, 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 a local law entitled "
Incorporation of the Design Requirements and Guidelines in the Zoning Ordinance
into the Site Plan Review Law".
The purpose for this Local law is that on November 19, 2003, the Town Board
enacted Local Law 23-2003 which added sections entitled " Design Requirements
and Guidelines" to certain provisions of the Town's zoning ordinance. Since
these sections are to be applied to applications for site plan approvals, it is
appropriate that they be incorporated by reference into the Town's Site Plan
Review law contained in Chapter 177 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck.
Councilwoman Myers said the PTA has asked for more enforcement and for a no-parking
area along the intersections. The Traffic Committee had made the recommendation of
this law.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the
Public Hearing was declared open.
Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the proposed
law.
Richard Bennatti, 272 Murray Avenue, said he agrees with this law; safety is a big
issue, especially when emergency trucks can't get through. People are parking
on all the corners so when you turn left onto Murray, cars are so close there is not
enough room. People are even parking where the light is located. He states that
he has seen emergency vehicles blocked from getting through. School buses are
parking half on the curb, They are not supposed to be picking up on Forest
Avenue. He said he has called the police but is glad the Board is taking action.
Supervisor O'Keeffe explained there are four schools to be watched and we don't
have enough police for all that.
Susan Levitt, 280 Murray Avenue, said the speed monitors jut out into the lane
and cars have to swing around it.
The Supervisor said she would speak to the Police Chief about the situation.
Herb Levitz, 230 Murray Avenue, said he lives three houses from that intersection; he has
lived here 25 years and applauds this legislation. He had pictures documenting the last
three school days on his side of the street illustrating how dangerous the situation is and
how difficult it is to get out of his driveway. Today was very heavy, getting out is hard
and seeing is impossible. Traffic has gotten much heavier; the cars are like the wall of
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China. You can't back up from the driveway and there's already been one accident.
Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if the cars are blocking his driveway. Mr. Levitt replied they
are. These drivers somehow have an attitude of entitlement.
Councilwoman Seligson said her son carries notes home from Chatsworth begging
people to walk their children to school.
Mr. Levitt added that the speed monitor causes a hazard also. It forces cars to swerve
out into the oncoming lane because they are forced to swing around it.
Councilwoman Myers said the Town is hoping to add signage which flashes speed limit
around the blind curve. Supervisor O'Keeffe said there are two problems: speeding and
parking.
Grant Sherman, 283 Murray Avenue, said it is hard to get out of his driveway and the
problem is compounded by parents who not just dropping off the kids; they then sit and
chat with each other, completely oblivious to traffic. He suggested instead of the
flashing sign, why do we not combine a flashing sign with the speed limit.
The Board decided to have a talk with the school about this matter.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the
hearing was unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
unanimously:
Resolved, that the Town Board finds that the adoption of
the proposed local law regarding creating no parking at the
intersection of Murray and Forest Avenues, 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).
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the
following local law was adopted:
Local Law No. 7 -2004
This local law shall be known as the "No Parking near the Intersections of Murray
Avenue and Forest Avenue" Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 - Purpose:
The purpose of this local law is to create no parking zones on Murray Avenue and
Forest Avenue near their intersection as a means of improving sight lines at that
intersection and thereby improving safety.
Section 2 - No Parking:
(a) Parking is prohibited on both sides of Murray Avenue for a distance of thirty
(30) feet northerly from the point where Murray Avenue meets the northerly side of
Forest Avenue.
(b) Parking is prohibited on both sides of Forest Avenue for a distance of thirty
(30) feet westerly from the point where Forest Avenue meets the westerly side of
Murray Avenue.
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Section 3 - Sign(s) to be Erected:
An appropriate sign or signs shall be erected on, and striping shall be painted on
the surfaces of Murray Avenue and Forest Avenue indicating the area where
parking is prohibited.
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:
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Public Hearing — Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption
The 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 Tuesday, May 18, 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 an "Amendment to Income Limits
— Property Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens"
The Purpose is to provide real property tax exemptions to greatest possible
number of qualifying Senior Citizens.
Mr. Altieri explained this would allow for a provision to opt into the program for tax
exemptions based on income limits for Seniors, as the State has raised the limits.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the public
hearing was unanimously declared open.
Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if anyone wished to speak either for or against this proposal.
There were no public comments.
Councilwoman Seligson commented she was glad to see the State is raising the limits.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing was
closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
unanimously:
Resolved, that the Town Board finds that the adoption of the
proposed local law regarding increasing income limits for
senior citizens tax exemptions 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).
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the following
local law was adopted:
Local Law No. 9-2004
This local law shall be known as "The 2004 Amendment to the Senior Citizens Tax
Exemption" Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck as follows:
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Section 1 - Purpose:
The purpose of this local law is to amend Section 195-6 (B), Section 195-6 (C) and
Section 195-6 (F) (3) of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck to conform these
sections of the Code, as they relate to real property tax exemptions for persons
sixty-five years of age or over, to the recent amendments to Section 470.11 of the
Laws of Westchester County made by Local Law No. 16 of 2003 of the County of
Westchester.
Section 2 -Amendments:
1. Section 195-6 (B) of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by
substituting $24,000 for$21,500 therein.
2. Section 195-6 (C) of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed in
its entirety and the following substituted in its place:
C. The owner or all the owners of real property located in the town who are 65
years of age or older and whose income or combined income from all sources for
said twelve-month period exceeded the maximum amount set forth in Subsection B
of this Section by less than $8,400 shall be eligible to apply for a partial exemption
as set forth in the following table:
Annual Income Percentage of Assessed
Valuation Exempt
From Taxation
$0 to $24,000.00 50%
$24,000.01 to $24,999.99 45%
$25,000.00 to $25,999.99 40%
$26,000.00 to $26,999.99 35%
$27,000.00 to $27,899.99 30%
$27,900.00 to $28,799.99 25%
$28,800.00 to $29,699.99 20%
$29,700.00 to $30,599.99 15%
$30,600.00 to $31,499.99 10%
$31,500.00 to $32,399.99 5%
$32,400.00 and above 0%
3. Section 195-6 (F) (3) of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed in
its entirety and the following substituted in its place:
D. Annual income limitations for county tax purposes:
Annual Income Percentage of Assessed Valuation
Exempt From Taxation
$0 to $24,000.00 50%
$24,000.01 to $24,999.99 45%
$25,000.00 to $25,999.99 40%
$26,000.00 to $26,999.99 35%
$27,000.00 to $27,899.99 30%
$27,900.00 to $28,799.99 25%
$28,800.00 to $29,699.99 20%
$29,700.00 to $30,599.99 15%
$30,600.00 to $31,499.99 10%
$31,500.00 to $32,399.99 5%
$32,400.00 and above 0%
Section 3- Severability:
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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 provision.
Section 4 - Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon its filing in the office of
the secretary of state of the State of New York.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Public Hearing — Regulation of Parks and Fields
Mr. Maker said Jill Fisher, Recreation Superintendent, had done quite a bit of research on
this trying to come up with regulations. We combined that research into this law. It
would regulate Memorial Park, Gardens Lake, and an unnamed area near Palmer. He
noted there is a difference between parks and fields in the law. The Recreation
Commission would have the responsibility to regulate usage, the hours of operation and
there are some permit requirements.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the public
hearing was opened.
The Supervisor asked if there were any comments; there were none.
Councilman Odierna said it was not the intent of this proposed law to put up a big "no"
sign to usage,just want to have a way to enjoy our resources, and he asked if the
regulations could be posted to the website.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the hearing
was closed. Then, on their motion, it was unanimously:
Resolved, that the Town Board finds that the adoption of
the proposed local law regarding Parks and Field
Regulations 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).
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following
local law was adopted:
Local Law No. 10-2004
This local law shall be known as the "Regulations for the Use of Parks and
Fields" Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 - Purpose:
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This law contains the rules regarding the use of parks and fields in the Town of
Mamaroneck.
Section 2 -Addition of a new chapter to the Mamaroneck Code:
The Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by adding thereto a
new chapter to be known as: "Chapter 148 --- Park and Fields" which reads as
follows:
Chapter 148
Parks and Fields
§ 148-1. Definitions.
§ 148-2. Prohibited activities
§ 148-3. Regulated activities
§ 148-4. Additional rules authorized
§ 148-5. Hours
§ 148-6. Permits
§ 148-7. Traffic regulations
§ 148-8. Enforcement
§ 148-9. Penalties for offenses
§ 148-10 Exemption
§ 148-1. Definitions
A. As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated:
COMMISSION ---- The Recreation Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ---- The persons serving in any of the following
positions in the Town of Mamaroneck: an Assistant Building Inspector, a Code
Enforcement Officer, the Director of Buildings and Land Use Administration, the
Environmental Coordinator, a Police Officer, the Superintendent of Highways,
the Superintendent of Recreation or the Town Administrator.
FIELD ---- The Carpino-Steffens fields which are located along Hommocks Road
behind Hommocks School.
ONE-DAY EVENT ---An activity which is to be conducted on a single day and
which is anticipated to attract to the park or the field where it will be conducted
50 or more persons who will participate in, work at (whether as paid staff or as
volunteers) and/or watch the event.
ORGANIZED ACTIVITY ----An event or series of events that is overseen,
planned, run or sponsored by a group (such as, a club, a neighborhood
association or an organization affiliated with a place of worship) or by a league
(such as the Little League or the Mamaroneck Junior Soccer League) or by one
or more individuals who form a group of persons to participate in a specific
activity on a regular basis (such as weekly lacrosse games). The examples of
organized activities set forth above are for illustrative purposes only and are not
intended to limit the types of activities that are considered organized activities
under this chapter. Accordingly, the rule of statutory construction known as
ejusdem generis shall not be utilized when determining whether a particular
activity should be considered an organized activity within the meaning of this
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chapter.
B. Notwithstanding the foregoing definition, an event sponsored by the Town
or any of its agencies, authorities, boards, commissions or departments shall
not be considered an organized activity or a one-day event within the meaning
of this chapter.
PARK ---- (i) Memorial Park which is bisected by Myrtle Boulevard with the
northerly portion lying along Myrtle Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue and the
southerly portion lying between Myrtle Boulevard, North Chatsworth Avenue
and Vine Street, (ii) Gardens Lake Park which lies between Lakeside Drive and
the New York State Thruway and (iii) and the unnamed park located at the
corner formed by the intersection of Palmer Avenue and Weaver Street.
148-2 Prohibited activities
No person shall:
A. Intentionally break, deface, destroy, disfigure, displace, mark, remove or
tamper with any bench, building, bridge, chain, decorative element, equipment,
fence, flagpole, flower, fountain, grass, lamp or lamp post, memorial marker,
notice or placard, pavement, plant, playing surface, railing, rock, sand, shrub,
sign or sign post, stone, table, tree(whether cut, fallen or standing), tree guard,
wall, monument, stake, post or other boundary marker within a park or a field,
B. Allow an animal to break, deface, destroy, disfigure, displace, mark, remove
or tamper with any bench, building, bridge, chain, decorative element,
equipment, fence, flagpole, flower, fountain, grass, lamp or lamp post, memorial
marker, notice or placard, pavement, plant, playing surface, railing, rock, sand,
shrub, sign or sign post, stone, table, tree (whether cut, fallen or standing), tree
guard, wall, monument, stake, post or other boundary marker within a park or a
field,
C. Connect to, disconnect, expose, open, remove, rupture, tamper or interfere
with any conduit, electric or telephone line, fountain, pipe or any other public
utility that is located within a park or field,
D. Excavate any area of a park or a field,
E. Carry or discharge any firearms or guns of any kind whatsoever, including
but not limited to air rifles, BB guns, paintball or pellet guns and pistols within a
park or field,
F. Frighten, give or offer any food to, hunt, kill, molest, shoot, tease, throw
stones or any missiles at or trap any reptile or bird or the eggs of a reptile or
bird or any animal within a park or a field,
G. Discharge, place or cause to be placed or throw into the waters or upon the
ground within a park or a field any substance which may result in pollution of or
damage to such waters or the ground within a park or field or to any flower,
grass, plant, shrub or tree located within a park or field,
H. Deposit, dump or leave or cause to be deposited, dumped or left any ashes
(other than ashes in a designated and permanently constructed fireplace),
bottles, boxes, broken glass, cans, dirt, garbage, paper, refuse, rubbish, trash
or other waste anywhere within a park or on a field, except for those items that
are placed in the receptacles provided for deposit of such items,
I. Fail to remove excrement deposited by that person's pet within a park or a
field,
J. Drop, scatter or throw cigars, cigarettes, flammable material, matches,
tobacco within a park or a field,
K. Affix, draw, leave, paint, paste, place or post any advertisement, bill,
circular, notice, pamphlet, placard or other printed matter on any bench,
building, bridge, chain, decorative element, earth, equipment, fence, flagpole,
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flower, fountain, grass, lamp or lamp post, log, memorial marker, pavement,
plant, playing surface, railing, rock, shrub, sign or sign post, stone, , table,
tree(whether cut, fallen or standing), tree guard, vehicle (whether motorized or
not), wall, monument, stake, post or other boundary marker within a park or a
field,
L. Allow, cause or permit an animal over which a person has control or custody
to run at large or to be tethered by a leash exceeding six (6) feet in length within
a park or a field,
M. Hit golf balls within a park or a field,
N. Enter, swim or wade in any waters located within a park or a field,
O. Camp or erect a tent or any other temporary or mobile shelter within a park
or a field,
P. Project, shoot or throw any arrows, boomerangs, darts,javelins or stones
within a park or a field,
Q. Possess any firecracker, rocket, or other firework or explosive within a park
or a field,
R. Detonate, discharge, explode or otherwise set off or cause to be detonated,
discharged or exploded any firecracker, rocket, torpedo or other firework or
explosive within a park or a field or aim, direct or cause such items to be aimed
at or directed into a park or a field,
S. Climb upon any bench, building, bridge, chain, decorative element,
equipment (other than playground equipment designed for climbing), fence,
flagpole, flower, fountain, lamp or lamp post, log, memorial marker, plant,
railing, rock, shrub, sign or sign post, stone, table, tree (whether cut, fallen or
standing), tree guard, wall, monument, stake, post or other boundary marker
within a park or a field or
T. Engage in a regulated activity except when such activities are permissible
under section 148-3.
148-3 Regulated activities
A. Except while an event sponsored by the Town or a one-day event is being
conducted,
no person shall (1) bring or consume any alcoholic beverage within a park or a
field or(2) exhibit or offer for sale any merchandise, any durable goods or any
food products within a park or a field.
B. Except pursuant to rules promulgated by the Commission, no person shall:
(1) Bring in or operate any boat, raft or other water craft over three (3) feet
in length, whether motorized or not, upon any waters within a park or a field,
(2) Build a fire except in a fireplace designated and constructed for such
purpose within a park or a field,
(3) Enter upon Gardens Lake when there is ice on its surface except in
areas designated by the Superintendent of Recreation for skating or sledding.
Such designation shall be done by displaying a safety flag or sign on the ice or
on an area adjacent to the ice,
(4) Operate a motorized model airplane or rocket within a park or a field,
(5) Attach or string any banner, rope or wire above, across or along the surface
of a park or a field or attach any banner, rope or wire to any bench, building,
bridge, chain, decorative element, equipment, fence, flagpole, flower, fountain,
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lamp or lamp post, log, memorial marker, pavement, plant, playing surface,
railing, rock, shrub, sign or sign post, stone, table, tree (whether cut, fallen or
standing), tree guard, wall, monument, stake, post or other boundary marker
within a park or a field or
(6) Ride a horse or a pony within a park or a field.
§ 148-4 Additional rules authorized
A. The Commission hereby is authorized to adopt any additional rules and
regulations with respect to the park and fields and with respect to the conduct
of the public therein, provided that such rules and regulations are consistent
and do not conflict with the provisions of this chapter.
B. There shall be no fees for admission to or use of the parks and fields of the
Town except as established or authorized by the Commission. The fees
established or authorized by the Commission shall be set forth in a written
schedule, which may be amended by the Commission from time to time. All
fees shall be collected by the Town's Recreation Department.
C. The Commission may delegate some or all of the duties given to it by this
chapter to the Superintendent of Recreation.
§ 148-5 Hours
A. The benches and paths of the parks shall be open to the residents of the
Town every day of the year at dawn for passive recreation such as walking,
jogging or sitting. The remaining areas of the parks shall be open to the
residents of the Town every day of the year starting at 9:00 AM. All areas of the
parks shall close at dusk except when an event sponsored by the Town or a
one-day event is being conducted in which case the park where the event is
held shall close at the later of dusk or one-half (1/2) hour after such event is
concluded.
B. The fields can be used only by those persons to whom permits have been
issued and can be used only for the reason specified in the permit. The fields
shall be open for use by the persons to whom a permit has been issued from
9:00 AM to dusk except when an event sponsored by the Town or an organized
activity or a one-day event is being conducted in which case the field where the
event is held shall close at the later of dusk or one-half (1/2) hour after such
event is concluded.
C. The opening and closing hours of a park or a field shall be posted so that
those hours are visible to the public.
§ 148-6 Permits
A. Neither an organized activity nor a one-day event shall be conducted within
a field unless
(1) the applicant is a resident of the Town of Mamaroneck or if the applicant
is not a person, it is an entity which conducts its activities within the Town of
Mamaroneck and
(2) a permit has been issued therefore by the Superintendent of Recreation.
The form of the application for such permit shall be prescribed by the
Commission but at a minimum shall require the applicant to:
• Supply the name and address of the group or person applying for the permit
• State the entity with which the applicant is affiliated, if any
• Specify the date or dates and the hours when the organized activity or one-day
event will take place
• Specify the park or the field at which the organized activity or one-day event will
take place
• Describe the organized activity or one-day event in such detail as is required by
the Superintendent of Recreation
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• Estimate the number of persons expected to participate in, work at (whether as
paid staff or as volunteers) and/or watch the organized activity or one-day event
• State whether it is expected that alcohol will be consumed by persons present
at the organized activity or one-day event
• State whether it is expected that food will be consumed by persons present at
the organized activity or one-day event and
• State whether any merchandise, durable goods or food products will be
exhibited or offered for sale.
B. A permit shall not be required to conduct an organized activity within a park.
C. A one-day event shall not be conducted within a park unless
(1) the applicant is a resident of the Town of Mamaroneck or if the applicant
is not a person, it is an entity which conducts its activities within the Town of
Mamaroneck and
(2) a permit has been issued therefore by the Superintendent of Recreation.
The form of the application for such permit shall be prescribed by the
Commission but at a minimum shall require the applicant to:
• Supply the name and address of the group or person applying for the permit
• State the entity with which the applicant is affiliated, if any
• Specify the date and the hours when the one-day event will take place
• Specify the park at which the one-day event will take place
• Describe the one-day event in such detail as is required by the Superintendent
of Recreation
• Estimate the number of persons expected to participate in, work at (whether as
paid staff or as volunteers) and/or watch the one-day event
• State whether it is expected that alcohol will be consumed by persons present
at the one-day event
• State whether it is expected that food will be consumed by persons present at
the one-day event and
• State whether any merchandise, durable goods or food products will be
exhibited or offered for sale.
D. The Superintendent of Recreation shall grant a permit for an organized
activity or a one-day event provided a properly completed application form is
submitted and the fee therefore, if any, is paid unless
(1) a permit for the park or field requested by the applicant already has been
issued for the same date and time or
(2) in the judgment of the Superintendent of Recreation, the type of activity
or the number of people that such activity may attract (i) could result in the
park, the field or the environs being damaged or persons being injured or(ii)
would violate any federal, state, county or local law or regulation or
(3) less than thirty (30) days shall have elapsed since the last one-day event
was conducted on any field or park by the same permittee for the same
purpose.
E. The Superintendent of Recreation shall have the power to impose conditions
on a permit that are reasonably calculated to prevent damage to a park, a field,
the environs or people attending or participating in the activity or people in the
vicinity of the park or the field where the activity is being conducted.
F. Upon request by an enforcement officer, a permittee shall display the permit
issued by the Superintendent of Recreation to that officer.
§ 148-7 Traffic regulation
No person shall:
A. Fail to comply with any applicable provision of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of
the State of New York while driving within a park or a field,
B. Fail to observe and obey traffic or a parking sign within a park or a field,
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C. Park a vehicle or other means of transportation or leave any other property
within a park or a field overnight,
D. Park a vehicle or other means of transportation within a park or a field
unless the operator thereof stays within that park or that field during the time
that such vehicle or other transportation device is so parked
E. Ride a bicycle or a skateboard, rollerblade or skate on other than a
designated path, a paved road or a parking area within a park or a field, or
E. Operate an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), go-kart, golf cart or a snowmobile on
other than a paved road or parking area within a park of a field.
§ 148-8 Enforcement.
Every enforcement officer shall have the power to issue court appearance
tickets, notices of violations, summonses or warnings for a violation of any
provisions of this chapter.
§ 148-9 Penalties for offenses.
The violation of any provision of this chapter hereby is declared to be a
violation. Upon conviction for violating any of paragraphs of this law, the
convicted person shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $250 or by
imprisonment not exceeding fifteen (15) days or both.
§ 148-10 Exemption.
This chapter shall not apply to the Town of Mamaroneck or any independent
contractors engaged by it while such contractors are acting within the scope of
their duties to the Town.
Section 3 - 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 4 - Effective Date:
This local law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe 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:
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Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner
Commissioner: Judith A. Myers
Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna
Commissioner: Nancy Seligson
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2. 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 $ 40.00
Brewer Hardware 39.57
Con Edison 370.84
Coyne Textiles 20.56
Medtronic Physio-Control 720.00
Verizon Wireless 13.20
Westchester Elevator 187.00
TOTAL 1391.17
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 said the Fire House is a bit cramped right now with VAC being there
during the reconstruction. The cupola is being shipped and the project is on schedule
and on budget, and the VAC building is progressing at a tremendous rate.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Odierna, seconded by Commissioner Myers, the Commission
unanimously adjourned at 9:40 PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Appointment— Recreation Commission
Planning Board
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Rocky
Cipriano, 126 Highview Street, Mamaroneck to the Recreation
Commission as Member G; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective
immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath
mandated by Section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall
expire on December 31, 2005.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
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O'Keeffe - Aye
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Virginia
Picciotto, 1046 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont to the Planning Board
as Member A, due to the resignation of May Aisen; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective
immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath
mandated by Section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall
expire on December 31, 2010. In addition, Ms. Picciotto must
attend the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation course.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
2. Adoption — Phase II Stormwater Annual Report 2004
Supervisor O'Keeffe introduced Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Coordinator for the Town.
Ms. Paul said she was here tonight to present the first annual report on the
implementation of our storm water management program and to highlight some of our
accomplishments during the past year. We began to compile information for a
stormwater web page, selected brochures to reproduce and distribute, and created a
video which will be aired on LMC-TV and at the Village of Mamaroneck Harbor Festival.
We have obtained posters to be displayed in the Town Center and participated in the
Sheldrake Environmental Centers' festivals where we distributed information on
controlling non-point source pollution. The second section is on public outreach and
participation, which is this public meeting being held, and to solicit comments from the
public. This report has been given to the Coastal Zone Management Commission for
their review at their next meeting. The third section is on illicit discharge detection and
elimination. The Town Highway Department has purchased a video camera to identify
problems with the sewer system and has repaired and maintained over 3,000 feet of
sewer line and more than 50 catch basins this year. The fourth section is on
construction site stormwater runoff control. The Town is working on an erosion control
fact sheet that will be attached to building permit applications and is erecting an
education bulletin board for display in the building department. The next section is post
construction stormwater management. The Town is researching an amendment to our
local surface water, erosion and sediment control ordinance to require routine
inspections and maintenance of all new stormwater management devices that are
installed in new development. The last section is on pollution prevention and good
housekeeping. This year we hope to complete drafts of amendments to local laws to
better protect our water bodies, finish work on educational displays, participate in
several local festivals, and teach as many residents as possible that what is on the
ground winds up in the sound.
Councilwoman Seligson thanked her and congratulated the Town for having put
someone in Liz's position. This allows us to do important things.
Councilwoman Wittner agreed, adding that other communities have to hire consultants to
prepare a notice of intent and to prepare a five-year plan.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby adopt the
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Stormwater Annual Report for the year 2004, subject to public
comment.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
3. Resolutions re: Cable Television Rate Order
Councilwoman Myers reported we are currently in a period with Cablevision of renewing
our franchise agreement. It is a tri-municipal agreement between the Town of
Mamaroneck and the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, which makes up the Board
of Control. We reviewed their Form 1235 which permits them to increase surcharges and
we get time to review this and to substantiate the information. We hired the accounting
firm to review the document and they found some errors and had a difficult time getting
some of the information. They, therefore, have recommended we reject the 1235 form.
This work is all being done to protect residents from overcharges. She then
recommended the Town Board adopt the resolution rejecting this.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, under Section 623("Cablevision") filed with the
Board of Control Federal Communications Commission
("FCC") Form 1235 dated December 1, 2003, ("1235 Filing"),
purporting to justify changes in Cablevision's basic rates to
the Larch mont/Mamaroneck Cable TV Board of Control
("Board of Control") by way of an Add-on to the basic service
rate computed in the FCC Form 1240; and
WHEREAS, under applicable FCC rules, a community has 180
days to review a 1235 filing, so that it is urgent that the Town
exercise its authority immediately with respect to the 1235
Filing; and
WHEREAS, the Larch mont/Mamaroneck Cable TV Board of
Control ("Board of Control") received and preliminarily
reviewed the 1235 Filing; and
WHEREAS, the Town finds, after considering all comments,
that the recommendations of the Board of Control including
the attached May 11, 2004 letter report of Ashpaugh &
Sculco, CPAs, which provides the basis for those
recommendations and the attached proposed Order, should
be approved.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK THAT:
Section 1: The attached ORDER REJECTING
CABLEVISION'S PROPOSED ADD-ON FOR THE BASIC
SERVICE RATE PURSUANT TO FCC FORM 1235 DATED
DECEMBER 1, 2003 is hereby adopted as if set forth fully
herein. The recommendations of the Board of Control and
May 11, 2004 letter report of Ashpaugh & Sculco, CPAs,
which provides the basis for those recommendations, are
approved.
Section 2: This resolution constitutes the written decision
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required by 47 C.F.R. § 76.936(a).
Section 3. To the extent that the Town Code would impose
deadlines or hearing requirements more stringent than those
observed with respect to this process, and waiver of such
requirements would be consistent with applicable FCC
regulations the Board hereby waives such requirements,
finding that no party would be substantially harmed thereby.
Section 4. This resolution shall be effective May 28, 2004
upon its approval by the Board.
Section 5. This resolution shall be released to the public and
Cablevision, and a public notice shall be published stating
that this resolution has been issued and is available for
review, pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 76.936(b).
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Abstain
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Councilman Odierna stated he abstained from voting on this matter because Cablevision
is a client.
4. Authorization — Transfer of Funds — School Zone Warning Light
— Murray Avenue School
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
Comptroller to appropriate $7,000 from the unreserved
balance of Part-Town General Fund to Account B3310-2129
for the purchase and installation of a flashing school zone
sign on Murray Avenue.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
5. Authorization —Waterproofing Contract— Town Center Building
The Administrator explained he had received two proposals for the waterproofing, one
from U.S. Basement Waterproofing Corp who bid $18,000 with no guarantee, and the
other from D. Catalano & Son for$16,500 with a five-year guarantee. He recommended
D. Catalano and, in addition, a transfer of funds would be necessary.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
contract for Waterproofing the Town Center Building to D.
Catalano & Son at a cost of$16,500; and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to
execute said contract on behalf of the Town; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
Comptroller to appropriate $16,500 from the Town-wide
General Fund Unreserved Balance to Account No.
All 620.4012.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
6. Set Public Hearing — Real Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Persons
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set
the date for public hearing on the proposed
increase to income limits for the disabled for tax
exemption for June 2, 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
7. Salary Authorization - a) Town Court
b) School Crossing Guard
C) Recreation
Town Court
A communication was received from Mary Stanton, Assistant to the Administrator
requesting authorization to appoint Emily Fiorino as Assistant Court Clerk.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the
appointment of Emily Fiorino to the part-time position of
Assistant Court Clerk, at a rate of$12 per hour, effective May
18, 2004.
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The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
School Crossing Guard
Mary Stanton, Assistant to the Administrator, in a memorandum, requested Dominick
Suppa be appointed as a substitute School Crossing Guard.
On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the
appointment of Dominick Suppa as a substitute School
Crossing Guard at a rate of$67.00 per day, effective May 18,
2004.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Recreation
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2004 Town
Budget the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to the following:
Lester Wauchope, Attendant, Memorial Park Tennis Courts, $12.00/hr, retroactive
to May 3, 2004
J. Brian McCormick, Tennis Instructor, $21/hr, retroactive to May 3, 2004
Lee Jagoda, Tennis Instructor, $16/hr, retroactive to May 3, 2004
Evan Brown, Tennis Instructor, $1321/hr, retroactive to May 3, 2004
Michael Alvarez, Tennis Instructor, $12/hr, retroactive to May 3, 2004
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
ADDED ITEM
Ambulance District Intern
Salary Authorization — Intern
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the
appointment of Dennis Delborgo as a part-time intern in the
Ambulance District effective May 18, 2004 at an hourly rate of
$12.00 for a maximum of duration of twelve months.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
RESOLUTION - INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following
resolution was adopted.
WHEREAS, Entergy Corp., owner and operator of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plants,
has expressed its intent to apply for operating license extensions of 20 years for IP2 and
IP3, and being that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck has previously
expressed its concern over the continued operation of the nuclear power plants at the
Indian Point Energy Center in a resolution passed on December 18, 2001, calling for the
temporary closure of all Indian Point Nuclear Power Plants, and
WHEREAS, the Westchester County Board of Legislators adopted Resolution No. 142-
2002, which calls on officials from the Federal, State and Local governments to work with
relevant parties to develop a plan that includes the below listed action steps; namely:
1. The development of an alternative, uninterrupted, and affordable energy source to
replace the power currently produced at Indian Point.
2. The development of a financial plan that will mitigate the negative real estate tax
implications on the local communities, school districts and county government.
3. The development of a plan to positively consider the current employees, such
consideration will include job placement, retraining of affected workers, and other
employment strategies, and
4. The development of a plan that ensures that spent fuel rods will be immediately
secured and properly protected on site from the threat of a terrorist attack or
accident, and that an orderly closure and decommissioning of the Indian Point
Nuclear Power Plants begin at the earliest possible time, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs with the content of Westchester County Board of
Legislators Resolution No. 142-2002, based on the potential of a terror attack o the
plants, a concern about the age of the plants, and the potential results of a failure of
equipment or human error in the operations of the plants, and
WHEREAS, Indian Point 2 and 3 were initially licensed based on Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) regulations promulgated over 30 years ago, and if plant owners were
to apply for a license to operate a nuclear power plant at the Indian Point site today, it
would not likely be granted by the NRC under its current standards and regulations,
specifically prohibiting the siting of nuclear power plants based on population density
considerations,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board opposes the re-licensing of Indian Point 2 and 3 when
their current licenses expire in 2013 and 2015 respectively, and that the NRC prohibits
Entergy Corp.'s Indian Point 2 and 3 from being re-licensed, and to make this finding as
soon as possible so that all concerned and involved parties can devote their time and
resources to finding alternatives to the existing nuclear power plants, and
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BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the NRC should modify, through its Generic Environmental Impact
Statement process, its siting regulations to reflect current considerations including that
of terrorism, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk forward the text of this resolution to Westchester
County's State and Federal delegation, to all legislative bodies and elected officials
within Westchester County, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Entergy Corp. so
that the intent of this Town Board be widely known.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 25, 2004 and March 3, 2004
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the following
minutes were unanimously approved:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
minutes of February 25, 2004 and March 3, 2004 as amended.
The Supervisor read the following Proclamations:
PROCLAMATIONS - 50th Anniversary of Ordination —
Reverend Monsignor Walter Kenny, Reverend Joseph DeSanto
PROCLAMATION
REVEREND MONSIGNOR WALTER F. KENNY
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION
WHEREAS; Reverend Monsignor Walter F. Kenny has served as a spiritual leader and Pastor of St.
Augustine's Church since July 15, 1986;and
WHEREAS; Monsignor Kenny serves with dedication and distinction as Chaplain of the Larchmont Fire Department;and
WHEREAS; Monsignor Kenny holds a Doctor of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, an
M.A. in Moral Theology from St. Joseph's Seminary and a M.S. in Psychological Counseling from Iona College;and
WHEREAS; Monsignor Kenny's other assignments have included curate at St. Joseph's, Yonkers from 1957-1961, and
the Chancery of the Archdiocese of New York from 1961-1986 where he served as Chief Judge and the Marriage Tribunal and
Director of Priest Personnel;and
WHEREAS; Monsignor Kenny is a smart, quiet leader. Whether it is the CYO basketball program, the Family Mass, a
new sound system or the Midnight Run, Monsignor Kenny has found that saying`yes"can be a boon to parish life. He is very
proud of his parish. His pastorate has contributed greatly to the vibrant parish life of the parishioners and his leadership of his
congregation serves as a model for others in the community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe, Supervisor, and members of the Town
Council of the Town of Mamaroneck do hereby proclaim Saturday,
May 15, 2004,as a special day in the Town of Mamaroneck in recognition of
Monsignor Walter F. Kenny exemplary service to our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed
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this 15th day of May 2004.
Valerie Moore O'Keeffe,
Supervisor
Phyllis Wittner,
Councilwoman Judith A. Myers, Councilwoman
Ernest C. Odierna,
Councilman Nancy Seligson, Councilwoman
Attested to by.
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
PROCLAMATION
REVEREND JOSEPH DE SANTO
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION
WHEREAS; Father Joseph DeSanto has served as a spiritual leader and Associate Pastor of St.
Augustine's Church since September 1, 1975. He was ordained a priest on May 14, 1954 at
St. Patrick's Cathedral by Francis Cardinal Spellman; and
WHEREAS; Father DeSanto holds a B.A. degree in Philosophy from St. Joseph's College and
Seminary, an M. S. degree in Education from Iona College, an M.A. degree in Criminal Justice from John
Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Ph.d in counselling from St. John's University. He has worked as
coordinator of Criminal Justice at Westchester and Rockland Community Colleges, and Director of the
University Apostolate, Staten Island. He served for twenty years as a member of the Board of
Commissioners for the Department of Public Safety, Westchester County. He has taught courses in social
psychology, mental health, and personality development, as well as applied and introductory psychology.
Father DeSanto, known to most of his students as Father Joe, has been teaching at Iona College for more
than twenty years. Father DeSanto was instrumental in the establishment of the Department and served
as Chairman from 1978 through his retirement in 1996. He was awarded professor emeritus status in 1996
and currently teaches courses in both the undergraduate and graduate programs; and
WHEREAS; Father DeSanto is a smart scholarly leader, a gifted preacher and incisive analyst of the
current scene. Members of our community irrespective of faith, color or socio-economic status have
regarded Father DeSanto as a unifying force and exceptional leader in his tireless efforts to bring people
together through love and understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I,Valerie Moore O'Keeffe, Supervisor, and members of the
Town Council of the Town of Mamaroneck do hereby proclaim Saturday, May 15, 2004
as a special day in the Town of Mamaroneck in recognition of Father DeSanto's caring ministry and
ecumenical advocacy through the years which helped to draw all communities closer together.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck
to be affixed this 15th day of May 2004.
Valerie Moore O'Keeffe,
Supervisor
Phyllis Wittner, Councilwoman
Judith A. Myers, Councilwoman
Ernest C Odierna, Councilman
Nancy Seligson, Councilwoman
Attested to by:
Patricia A. D06ccio, Town Clerk
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Council of Governments met and discussed government response in case of declaration
of emergency. They talked about money, respirators, and making sure we have the right
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kind of equipment. Also, they spoke on working on intermunicipal agreements for use of
equipment and updating Police Academy training. County Executive Spano talked about
the Medical Center and how the County backs up their debt, and the new Children's
Hospital that will open next year. There was a Rutgers' study done on housing in 1990.
The data is stale and will have to be updated. They spoke about the Greenway project,
and Nancy Seligson was thanked for her work on this project. The Tappan Zee Bridge
study has reduced the number of theoretical plans down to 15. Any one interested in
this should attend the public hearings. West Nile Virus spraying will start May 17, 2004.
One person died last year and there were four cases contracted. She said people can go
to the Police Academy on their own now, but would have to pay 3/4 of the cost. They can
attend the Academy before being eligible to take the written exam. They also talked
about revaluation. There appears to be a duality of will —seems they don't want to do it.
There were over 250 people who would be working at camps attending the safety
courses sponsored by the County Board of Health.
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilman Odierna said Human Rights had met last night. They welcomed the new
member representing the Village of Mamaroneck. They talked about the Patriot Act and
about having a forum in the spring of 2005, which is when Congress will be voting on it.
Councilwoman Wittner attended the Senior Luncheon on May 7th, and on May 11th the
Larchmont Gardens Civic Association had its annual meeting.
Councilwoman Myers she would be attending the upcoming Board of Architectural
Review Meeting where they will be reviewing the plans on the Northfork Bank. There
was a successful meeting of the local summit; 65 organizations have come together to
network. They are reissuing the community directory on CD Rom and making it available
online. Next Wednesday, May 26, is LMC Awards Night at the Emelin Theatre.
Mr. Altieri announced that the issuing of summons will be given to people putting out
garbage sooner than the night before pickup, and they said gardeners can get a permit
to bring garbage to the Town Yard by calling the Administrator's office.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the meeting
was unanimously adjourned into at 11:00 PM.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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