HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_07_07 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON
JULY 7, 2004 AT 5:00 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 Work Session was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Supervisor O'Keeffe.
1. Section 8 Program Update
Anna Danoy, Direction of the Section 8 Program, appeared before the Board to
provide an update on proposed changes to the Federal Regulations to the Section
8 Housing Program. The discussion involved the impact of these changes upon
the financing of the department and the Community Service activities that also
occur in the Section 8 office. Further information will be prepared for review by
the Town Board during preparation of the 2005 Town Budget.
2. Proposed Water Rate Increase
The Town Board reviewed with the Town Administrator a proposal to
increase the current water rates for residents of the unincorporated area of
the Town. Water rates in the unincorporated Town have not increased
since 1997. The Westchester Joint Water Works prepared information
indicating that a 10% increase in water rates would increase revenue in the
water district by approximately $115,000.00. The consensus of the Board
was that a 10% increase would be appropriate. The Town Administrator
was directed to provide, at the August 2nd Town Board Meeting, further
information that would illustrate the impact on a typical resident's water bill
if a 10% increase was enacted.
3. Police Kiosk
The Town Board reviewed the proposal to reconstruct the Police Kiosk at
the corner of Myrtle Boulevard and North Chatsworth Avenue. Members of
the Board expressed some concern over the estimated cost of$39,000.00
needed to rebuild the kiosk. The Board also wanted some assurance that it
was the intention of the Police Department to reactivate the Washington
Square patrol detail. The Town Administrator had spoken with the Police
Chief regarding this matter and it was the Chief's intention to reactivate the
detail when vacancies in the department staff were filled.
July 7, 2004
The Board also decided that utilization of the kiosk can be expanded. In
addition to housing the police officer on patrol, the kiosk will be used for
other Town services such as the sale of parking permits and distribution of
information.
4. Code Enforcement Legislation
The Town Board reviewed the proposed legislation to empower additional
Town Officials to issue Notices of Violations and Summonses for quality of
life codes such as the solid waste ordinance, noise ordinance, and sign
ordinance. The Board thought the legislation was a good idea and will be
placed on the August 2"d agenda to set a public hearing in September.
5. Traffic Murray Avenue School
Councilwoman Myers reviewed with the Town Board the recommendations
of the Police Department and the Traffic Committee in connection with
traffic safety improvements at the Murray Avenue School. Some of the
improvements such as the painting of a new crosswalk will be completed
prior to the start of the school year in September. A recommendation to
prohibit left hand turns from Bryson Street onto Murray Avenue will not be
considered until September when all residents of Bryson Street will be
notified of the recommendation.
On motion by Councilwoman Wittner and seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the
Town Board unanimously voted to go into Executive Session to discuss matters
of personnel history.
Submitted by:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Prepared by: Stephen Altieri, Town Administrator
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