HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_09_08 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 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
(attending Planning Board Meeting — came to the
Town Board later in the meeting)
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor
O'Keeffe at 8:35 PM. She then pointed out the location of exits. She said
the Board had convened a Work Session at 7:30 PM.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe and on motion of
Commissioner Seligson, seconded by Commissioner Myers, the Board of Fire
Commissioners was unanimously declared open.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner
Commissioner: Judith A. Myers
Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna
Commissioner: Nancy Seligson
1. Fire Claims
Commissioner Odierna presented fire claims for authorization of payment,
thereafter on motion of Commissioner Odierna, 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:
September 8, 2004
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 1,806.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 163.80
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 227.80
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 120.95
AT&T 10.34
Atlantic Westchester 50.00
Avaya 51.89
Brewers Hardware 28.03
Cablevision 36.31
Cleaning Systems 149.71
Con Edison 149.93
Coyne Textiles 40.24
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 357.94
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 478.00
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works 202.93
Gall's Inc. 107.59
IOS Capital 318.00
Matthew Peloso 54.90
Motorola 156.00
Nextel 227.43
Poland Spring 219.19
R&L Consulting 200.00
Town of Mamaroneck PFF Local 188.64
Town of Mamaroneck PFF Local 188.64
United Water 218.58
Verizon 289.95
Verizon Wireless 12.90
Westchester Elevator 187.00
TOTAL $6.242.69
Councilwoman Wittner said she was not able to attend the Fire Council meeting
last night because she had to be at the Town Board Work Session instead.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Seligson, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the Commission
unanimously adjourned.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Appointment— Board of Assessment Review
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it
was:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does
hereby reappoint Jaine Elkind Eney as
member B of the Board of Assessment
Review; 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
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Town Law and shall expire on September
30, 2009.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
2. Approval of Certiorari
It was decided to hold this until the attorney joined the meeting.
3. Approval of Water Rate Increase
The Supervisor explained that the increases are at the behest of Westchester
Joint Water Works. They are increasing the Town of Mamaroneck, the
Village/Town of Harrison, and the Village of Mamaroneck.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does
hereby approve an increase to water rates
by 10.57% charged by Westchester Joint
Water Work to all water customers in the
Town of Mamaroneck.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson -
Aye
Odierna -
Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner -
Aye
O'Keeffe -
Aye
4. Set Public Hearing — No Left Turn Bryson Street
Councilwoman Myers said at the Traffic Meeting where this was discussed there
was significant concern voiced about this corner. Lt. Cindrich suggested painting
a crosswalk, which has been done, and the traffic members are recommending a
no left turn ordinance.
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 proposed legislation for No Left Turn on
Bryson Street for September 22, 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
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official newspaper, and that said notice be
posted.
5. Memorandum of Understanding —Westchester County re: Garden's Lake
This matter was held over to a future meeting.
6. Rights of First Refusal re: Westchester County Owned Property
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the
following resolution was adopted:
Whereas, the County of Westchester
desires to convey certain County property
consisting of approximately 0.261 acres
located off Harmon Drive in the Town of
Mamaroneck, New York, County Residual
parcel MMT RR, designated as lot 700 on
the attached map (the "Property"), to
adjoining property owners; and
Whereas, in accordance with Section
209.101(S)(b) of the Laws of Westchester
County, the County of Westchester
("County") has offered the Town of
Mamaroneck (the "Town") the opportunity
to purchase said Property under the
following terms and conditions:
1) For use in perpetuity for park and
recreation purposes for the sum of one
dollar($1.00);
2) For other municipal purposes at the
current appraised value as determined by
the County Board of Legislators, or for no
more than the same consideration for
which it is proposed to be sold, whichever
is less;
3) The deed conveying said Property to
the Town for either purpose listed above
shall include clauses specifying said
purpose and that the Property shall revert
to the County if it is not utilized for that
purpose within five (5) years or at any time
that such specifically enumerated use
ceases;
4) The Town shall elect to make such
purchase within ninety (90) days of its
receipt of this offer from the County;
5) This opportunity to purchase this
Property shall not constitute a right to
purchase and may be withdrawn by the
County at any time.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Town waives and
relinquishes any rights that it may have
under the aforesaid opportunity to
purchase said Property.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
7. Authorization — Data Sharing Agreement—Westchester County
The Administrator explained this would allow him to execute an agreement with
the County in order to share data compiled by the county's aerial photography of
the Town of Mamaroneck. This serves as a basis of the GIS (Geographic
Information System). The Town will, in turn, provide to the County tax map data.
Councilwoman Seligson said she is glad to see this finally happening.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
intermunicipal agreement between the Town and the County
of Westchester in regard to the Geographical Data System;
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
8. Authorization — Extension of New York State Grant Contract— Pryer Manor
Marsh
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman
Seligson, the following was adopted:
WHEREAS, the parties entered into a prior
Contract which was duly assigned Contract
Number C300790 (and amended by the
Office of the State Comptroller on March 5,
2003) which said Contract the parties now
desire to amend and extend; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor has encountered
circumstances that necessitated a delay in
the schedule for planting wetland plants
required to complete the Pryer Manor
Marsh Wetland Restoration Project; and
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WHEREAS, both parties originally agreed to
a scope of work to restore the Pryer Manor
Marsh pursuant to the Town of
Mamaroneck's receipt of state funding for a
Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act Aquatic
Habitat Restoration Project; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Article 2 is revised by extending the completion date
from
April 1, 2004 to October 1, 2005.
2. Appendix A, dated December] 996 is hereby deleted,
and Appendix A dated May 2003 is attached hereto.
All other terms and conditions of Contract
#C300790, as amended will remain in full
force and effect; 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
9. Update Various Capital Projects
Mr. Altieri updated the Board on the Firehouse, VAC Building and said the grand
opening of VAC will be held on Saturday, October 30, at noon. He said the
highway garage should be completed by the end of September
OUT OF ORDER- The Attorney joined the meeting and the Board took up the
matter of the Certiorari.
2. Approval of Certiorari
2137 Boston Post Road
Larchmont, NY 10538
Block 704— Lot 202
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does
hereby approve the following Settlement of
Certiorari as recommended by the Town
Attorney:
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Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Asessment
1990 $60,000 $21,150 $38,850
1991 $60,000 $22,425 $37,575
1992 $60,000 $20,925 $39,075
1993 $60,000 $20,560 $39,440
1994 $60,000 $20,400 $39,600
1995 $60,000 $19,840 $40,160
1996 $60,000 $17,245 $42,755
1997 $60,000 $23,790 $36,210
1998 $60,000 $24,130 $35,870
1999 $60,000 $24,945 $35,055
2000 $60,000 $28,460 $31,540
2001 $60,000 $29,310 $30,690
2002 $60,000 $33,600 $26,400
2003 $60,000 $33,250 $26,750
2004 $60,000 $33,250 $26,750
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
10. Salary Authorization - a. Town Comptroller
b. Police Department
C. Ambulance District
d. Recreation
Comptroller
RESOLVED, that Denis J. Brucciani is
hereby appointed Comptroller of the Town
of Mamaroneck for a term commencing
September 13, 2004, terminating on
December 31, 2005, at a salary of$120,000
per year, the Town to pay 60% and the
Village of Larchmont 40%.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Police Department
A salary authorization request was received from Police Chief Rivera asking for
approval to hire Rui Sandies as a police officer.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it
was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby
appoint Rui Sandies of Compound, NY, to
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the position of probationary Police Officer
at an annual salary of$43,380 effective
September 9, 2004.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Ambulance District
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby
appoint Douglas Carroll to the position of
provisional Paramedic at rate of$21 per
hour effective September 9, 2004.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Recreation
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2004
Town Budget the Town Board does hereby
authorize the payment of salary to the
following:
TENNIS
Brian Furlong Tennis Instr. $9.00 hr
HOMMOCKS POOL
Christine Garvey Swim Instr. Hommocks Pool $17.00 hr
Jennifer Moynihan Swim Instr. Hommocks Pool $17.00 hr
Amanda Gould Lifeguard Hommocks Pool $9.75 hr
Sabrina Bieloski Lifeguard Hommocks Pool $10.00 hr
Caline Friedli Lifeguard Hommocks Pool $8.00 hr
Annie Kravet Lifeguard Hommocks Pool $7.75 hr
Recreation Office
Kathleen Flynn Office Aide $12.00 hr
Skating School
Alana Kelton Director Hommocks Rink $16,000
Sahra Abid Instructor Hommocks Rink $15.00 class
Sherry Ammann Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00 class
Kathy Bird-Ioris Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00 class
Amy DeNicola Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00 class
Penny Doyle Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00 class
Roberta Dunn Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00 class
Martina Dvorak Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00 class
Alys Guttenplan Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00 class
Rebecca King Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00 class
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Amy Mancini Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00 class
Mary Marchiselli Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00 class
Amy McGowan Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00 class
Sheryl McSherry Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00 class
Diana Moore Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00 class
Kami Metri Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00 class
Catherine Ryan Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00class
Amy Schliftman Instructor Hommocks Rink $15.00 class
Skating School
Julie Schliftman Instructor Hommocks Rink $15.00
Kristi Schlosser Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00
Dorothy Vaugh Johnson Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00
Judith Wolf Instructor Hommocks Rink $16.00
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
ADDED ITEM:
11. Set Public Hearing — Quality of Life Law
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 Quality of Life Law for
regulations for use of Parks and Fields for
September 22, 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES —June 2, 2004, June 17, 2004, and July 7, 2004
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the
minutes were all unanimously approved as follows:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does
hereby approve the minutes of June 2,
June 17, and July 7, 2004 as amended.
PROCLAMATIONS - Florence Klein — 100th Birthday
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- 85th Anniversary Walter's Hot Dogs
- Constitution Week
(All Proclamations at end of minutes)
Supervisor O'Keeffe read Florence Klein's Proclamation. Councilwoman Seligson
read Walter's Anniversary Proclamation. Councilman Odierna read Constitution
Week Proclamation
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
George Roniger said he received calls asking him about the flooding and the valve
at the reservoir.
Mr. Altieri answered that the storm was totally unexpected, dropping 7" in the area
within hours. They were not able to lower fast enough so it flowed over the
spillway; it is now receding.
Mr. Roniger said the Town lost the battle to the leaf blowers this year.
The Supervisor said by the time the police would get to where they were using
them, they were turned off. Mr. Altieri added that summonses were given out and
fines imposed. He said the Town was also looking at licensing gardeners, which
would give us a right to revoke them for continuous offenses.
There was then a lengthy discussion on code enforcement.
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Supervisor O'Keeffe thanked the staff for their diligence since early this morning
dealing with the flooding, which was overwhelming. She said she had a wonderful
time at the Walter's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilwoman Myers said there will be a remembrance for 9/11 on Saturday at
8:15 AM at the Girl Scout Rock and then a memorial service at 8:45 AM at Sts.
John & Paul. Truck Day is 9-12-04 at the Library beginning at 10:00 AM with the
rain date set for October 2, 2004.
Councilman Odierna reminded everyone September 18 is Household Clean Up
Day.
Councilwoman Seligson said 9-18 is also National Coastal Clean Up Day. She
encouraged volunteers to come out to help. The amount collected is reported to
Washington, which helps to make our case to clean up the water ways.
Councilwoman Wittner read a list of items which can be brought to Playland in
Rye on Household Clean Up Day.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the
meeting was adjourned unanimously at 10:40 PM.
Submitted by:
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Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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