HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_11_04 Town Board Minutes November 4, 2004
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON
NOVEMBER 4, 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
WORK SESSION
The Work Session began at 5:45 PM. There was a discussion about the Lafayette Drains.
Mr. Gennarelli recommended the homeowner connect his pipe to the storm drain pipe,
which goes into the catch basin.
Councilwoman Wittner said they should be happy if we allow them to connect it. Mr.
Gennarelli said their original intent was to put the pipe into the street. We stopped them. If
the work is not done within a month, the Town will issue a summons.
Supervisor O'Keeffe said she received an e-mail from Rosemary Cunningham about
building a walkway around the lake. It was suggested that a walkway be built instead
towards the back of the lake. Mr. Altieri said the Town had originally said they would
extend the pathway with a footbridge.
The Supervisor said she spoke with Diane Courtney from the Larchmont Library who
suggested she come by to talk to the Town Board regarding the library budget for 2005.
She expects the increase to be about 4%. The Town of Mamaroneck and Village of
Larchmont usually meet before the Village of Larchmont adopts its budget in April.
Councilwoman Myers said the United Way needs a thermometer sign and wants to locate it
centrally. It's 6' x 7 4' and they would like to locate it on the bridge near the kiosk. There
was a discussion about various places with a consensus that it should be located near a
park or on the corner of Palmer&Weaver Street.
Plantings at VAC
Sue Ellen Commender has a plan which will cost between $5,000 and $6,000.
Councilwoman Wittner stated it was late in the season for those types of plantings and
they were all high maintenance. The Administrator said he would have Mr. Gennarelli look
over the plan.
Fence Law
There was a discussion on the different types of materials for fences. The Attorney said
this will be referred to the Planning Board. The Board questioned whether this was
appropriate since they don't deal with fence materials
Bridge over Waverly Avenue
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Supervisor O'Keeffe said she received a call regarding the bridge. It was decided the
Village of Mamaroneck would not be shutting it down. Leonard Verrastro, Village Manager,
said they would be applying for a CDBG Grant to help renovate it.
Cedar Island.
A new resident on Cedar Island contacted the Supervisor about the bridge to Cedar Island.
It is in bad shape and we are not sure if it's the Town's responsibility. She spoke with Ellie
Fredston who said she was sure this was never dedicated. The Attorney said he
researched it and he could not find a dedication to the Town. It, therefore, does not appear
to be the Town's responsibility.
Ethic Law
Mr. Altieri said Martin Ronan, Chairman of the Ethics Committee, called him to comment on
the proposed changes to the Ethics Law. He said he thought the time period of six months
was too short a time to have volunteers not appear before a Town Board, commission or
committee. He suggested one year. The Board discussed sending letters to all Chairs
asking them about member absences.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular meeting of the Town of Mamaroneck was called to order by Supervisor
O'Keeffe at 8:30 PM. She then pointed out the location of exits.
Public Hearing —Amendments to Code of Ethics
The Board adjourned this to their December 1, 2004 meeting.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe and on motion of
Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilman Wittner, 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 Myers presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on
motion of Commissioner Myers, 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. 51.25
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 431.86
American Gun & Uniform 15.48
AT&T 10.34
Avaya 51.89
Brendan Collins 47.00
Brewer Post Road Boat Yard 938.55
Cablevision 31.05
Carquest 18.68
FrankJ. Cioffi 650.13
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Cleaning Systems, Co. 52.70
Cleaning Systems, Co. 368.72
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 5,197.04
Holmatro Inc. 67.72
IMA 443.00
JMT Enterprises 750.00
Matthew Peloso 30.08
Poland Spring 31.37
R&L Trophies 386.70
Richard's Lumber 945.00
Robert Brown 813.00
Staple's 232.16
Verizon 42.13
Verizon 298.30
TOTAL $1.1904.15
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
2. Fire Report for the Month of October 2004
Councilwoman Wittner read the fire report for the month of October 2004 follows:
October 2004
ALARM TYPE NUMBER
Generals 26
Minors 15
Stills 0
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 2
EMS 16
Drills 1
TOTAL 60
Total Number of personnel responding: 600
Total Time working: 18 hours &45 minutes
Supervisor O'Keeffe congratulated the grand opening of the renovated VAC building. They
put together a wonderful gathering.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, the Commission
unanimously adjourned.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Report of Bids — Contract TA-04-09 — Highway Garage Roof
Mr. Altieri, in his memo to the Board, explained this bid had been opened on October 27,
2004. The Town Board was reminded that the original scope of this contract was to
replace the entire roof on the old portion of the Highway Department Garage building.
Bids received at that time were well in excess of our expectations and, therefore, the
recommendation was to reject those bids. Subsequently, the bid specification was re-
drawn to include only that portion of the roof above the Flighway Department office, lunch
room, and locker rooms. This portion of the roof currently has several locations where
water leaks into the main building.
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The form of bid included the base bid for the roof, siding and gutters, a unit price for the
replacement of approximately 150 square feet of plywood sheathing under the asphalt roof
and alternate #1, which represents the cost to replace all the sheathing should it be
necessary. The low bid was submitted by Hudson Valley Roofing with a base bid of
$34,680.00. The recommendation is to award the contract to Hudson Valley Roofing at a
cost not to exceed $40,650.00. This total includes the contingency should it be necessary
to replace all of the wood sheathing.
Bidder Bid Addendum Base Bid Unit Price#1 Total Alternate#1
Security #1 1 2 Columns 1+2
Hudson Valley Bid Bond NJA $34,680.00 $3.50/SF @150 SF r$35,205.00 ADD
Roofing 5% 4525.00 $5,970.00
ADD
Precision Bid Bond N/A $38,300.00 $4.50/SF @150 SF $38,975.00 $12,600.00
Roofing 5% 4675.00
Hi Tech Bid Bond N/A $39,800.00 $6.00/SF @150 SF $40,700.00 $91000.00
Contracting 5% 4900.00
Marfi Bid Bond N/A $39,800.00 $6.50/SF @150 SF $40,775.00 ADD
Contracting 5% 4975.00 $12,000.00
Milcon Bid Bond N/A $41,200.00 $4.50/SF @150 SF $41,875.00 ADD
Constrution 5% 675.00 $6,000.00
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
award the bid TA-04-09, to Hudson Valley Roofing at
a total cost of$34,680.00,for the Highway Garage
Roof Replacement; 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
2. Resolution — Re: Removal of Hommocks Road from Westchester County Sewer
District
The Administrator explained that a new batch of letters, 22 of them, had been received
from the residents through Mr. Rosenfeld requesting the Board to allow them to be
removed from the Sewer District.
Councilwoman Wittner said there would be a hook-up cost to them should the County want
sewers installed. She suggested all the residents be asked in writing if they are in favor of
this.
Councilwoman Seligson said environmentally there has been a huge effort to alleviate
waste going into Long Island Sound. We are all trying to spread the obligation amongst
the entire county and to ask only those people to pay for sewer infrastructure is
burdensome. It should be a shared cost. The other side is if faced with building sewers it
would be preferable to individual septic systems. There has been talk of consolidating all
the sewer districts, which would benefit everyone. It makes more sense in dealing with the
infrastructure.
Councilwoman Wittner said she pays school taxes but has no children in the schools. She
also pays for street and sidewalk repairs but has no sidewalks.
Councilman Odierna suggested they be sent a letter explaining the consequences of
removal, especially since they may be required to pay for sewer connections in the event
the County decides to build sewers there.
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Mr. Altieri explained that before agreeing to waive Sewer District taxes, the county would
inspect individual septic fields.
George Latimer, County Legislator, said the County originally said the Sewer District
should pay for it, but the structure is not in place yet. The Town Board will have to make
the decision and challenge the County to assume these costs, but it is the County who
imposes the sewer taxes.
Mr. Latimer then thanked all the Board members for working with him over the years, and
he welcomes any input in his new job as State Assemblyman in the beginning of the year.
The Supervisor congratulated him on his election and thanked him for always being
available to us.
Supervisor O'Keeffe then suggested that the residents living on Hommocks Road and
environs be invited to the next Town Board meeting to discuss the implications of removal
from the Sewer District.
3. Set Public Hearing —Amendment to Fence law
There was a discussion on sending this to the Planning Board, which the Board requested
be done. The Town Attorney said the Planning Board had a minimum of 45 days to reply.
Therefore, 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 fence law for
January 5, 2005; 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
4. Set Public Hearing — Issuance of Bonds—Water District
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the following
was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,Westchester County,
New York, has caused to be prepared a plan and report, including an estimate of
cost, pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law, relating to the increase and
improvement of the facilities of Water District No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, consisting of the replacement of water pumps
and generator at the Rye Lake Plant, including incidental expenses in connection
therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of$375,000; and
WHEREAS, said capital project, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type
II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act, which it is anticipated will be determined will not have a
significant effect on the environment; and
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WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing on the question of the
increase and improvement of the facilities of Water District No. 1 in the manner
described above, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof,
concerning the same, in accordance with the provisions of Section 202-b of the
Town Law;
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,Westchester County, New
York, as follows:
Section 1. A public hearing will be held at the Town Center in Mamaroneck, New
York, in said Town on the 17th day of November, 2004, at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing
Time, on the question of increasing and improving the facilities of Water District No. 1
in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, in the manner described
in the preambles hereof, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof,
concerning the same, and to take such action thereon as is required or authorized by
law.
Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of
the Notice of Public Hearing hereinafter provided to be published once in The Journal
News, the official newspaper of said Town, and also to cause a copy thereof to be
posted on the sign board of the Town, such publication and posting to be made not
less than ten, nor more than twenty, days before the date designated for the hearing.
Section 3. The notice of public hearing shall be in substantially the following
form:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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 17th of November, 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 Water District
No. 1 in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, within said Town,
consisting of the replacement of water pumps and generator at the Rye Lake Plant,
including incidental expenses in connection therewith. The maximum estimated cost
of the aforesaid increase and improvement of the facilities of Water District No. 1 in
said Town is $375,000.
WHEREAS, said capital project, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type II
Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act,
which it is anticipated will be determined will not have a significant effect on the
environment; and
At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the subject
matter thereof.
Section 4. This Order shall take effect immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Order was duly put to a vote on roll call, which
resulted as follows:
Councilwoman Seligson VOTING Aye
Councilwoman Myers VOTING Aye
Councilman Odierna VOTING Aye
Councilwoman Wittner VOTING Aye
Supervisor O'Keeffe VOTING Aye
The Order was thereupon declared duly adopted.
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5. Approval of Certiorari
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as
recommended by the Town Attorney:
Carl and Carol Buehler
2118 Boston Post Road
Larchmont, NY 10538
Block: 613 Lot: 50
Town of Mamaroneck Village of Larchmont
Year Assessment Reduced Assessment
2003 $14,800 $12,800
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as
recommended by the Town Attorney:
Marcello Giambacorta
197 1-1973 Palmer Avenue
Larchmont, NY 10538
Block: 602 Lot: 398
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
2003 $25,800 $20,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
6. SALARY AUTHORIZATION
Recreation
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, 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:
HOMMOCKS POOL
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Name Position Pay Rate Effective
Stephanie Allen Lifeguard, Early Morning $25/session retroactive to
Swim 10/25/04
Jonathan Rubin Lifeguard, $7.25/hour retroactive to
10/23/04.
Head Coach, Dolphin $800/seasio effective 10/18/04 to
John Keenan, , Program, n 1/19/05.
Patrick Nadolski, Skate Guard, Hommocks $7.50/hour Effective 11/3/04.
Park Ice Rink,
Michael Director, Youth Hockey $4,100/seas (11/13/04 to 3/26/05
Chiapparelli, Program on,
Coach effective 11/12/04.
$17/hour
James Assistant Director, Youth $1,250/seas (11/13/04 to 3/26/05
Erdman, Hockey Program, on
Coach effective 11/13/04
$17/hour
John Bositiz, Coach, Youth Hockey $13.50/hour 11/1/304
Program
Joseph Mauro Coach, Youth Hockey $9.50/hour 11/13/04
Program
Scott Smith Coach, Youth Hockey $9/hour 11/13/04.
Program
Jeff Warren Coach, Youth Hockey $9.50/hour 11/13/04
Program
Daniel Caldarola Assistant Instructor, Youth $6.50/hour 11/13/04
Hockey Program
Frank Commrade Assistant Instructor, Youth $7/hour 11/13/04
Hockey Program
Peter Delvito Assistant Instructor, Youth $7/hour 11/13/04
Hockey Program
Alex Eney Assistant Instructor, Youth $6.50/hour 11/1/3/04
Hockey Program
Rory Fugazy Assistant Instructor, Youth $6/hour 11/13/04
Hockey Program
Nick Holtan Assistant Instructor, Youth $6.50/hour 11/13/04
Hockey Program
Scott Krenkel Assistant Instructor, Youth $5.50/hour 11/13/04
Hockey Program
Patrick Nadolski Assistant Instructor, Youth $6/hour 11/13/04
Hockey Program
Michael O'Byrne Assistant Instructor, Youth $6.50/hour 11/13/04
Hockey Program
Mark Poniros Assistant Instructor, Youth $7/hour 11/13/04
Hockey Program
Teddy Ritz Assistant Instructor, Youth $6.50/hour 11/13/04
Hockey Program
Kim Seedor Assistant Instructor, Youth $6.50/hour 11/13/04.
Hockey Program
Charlie Smith, Assistant Instructor, Youth $5.50/hour 11/13/04
Hockey Program
Peter Smith Assistant Instructor, Youth $6/hour 11/13/04
Hockey Program
Kathleen Assistant Instructor, Youth $6.50/hour 11/13/04
Thompson Hockey Program
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
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7. Authorization — Re: Voting Machines Mamaroneck Library
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
approve the Authorization of the use of four(4)
voting machines for the Mamaroneck Public Library,
set for December 14, 2004.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES— October 13, 2004—Special Meeting
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
minutes of the special meeting of the Town Board held on
October 13, 2004 as amended.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
George Roniger said the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association had a very successful
Halloween Parade, and that he had sent a letter to the Police Department thanking them
for their help. He said the notification law should be widened from 400 feet around a
residence to encompass more neighbors.
Supervisor O'Keeffe said the Board is also adding a provision to have a sign put on the
property which specifies the date and time of meetings about proposed changes.
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
The Supervisor said the VAC opening was wonderful and the building is gorgeous. The
patio was donated by former fire chief Frank Cioffi, and Joe Russo was a gracious host.
She also enjoyed seeing Councilman Odierna in his traffic monster costume at the
Halloween parade.
She announced there would be special programs held at Sarah Neuman on Diabetes on
November 16 and Alzheimer's on November 17.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL
Councilwoman Wittner attended the Fire Council Meeting and also Coastal Zone
Management where they discussed an application for a subdivision on an estate on Old
White Plains Road. She enjoyed a pleasant evening with her fellow board members at
Sarah Neuman Nursing Home and at the VAC opening. She said the Long Island grant
program is advocating intermunicipal partnership grants in the amount of between $10,000
and $75,000. The cutoff date to submit is December 3.
Councilwoman Myers said she spent the day at a workshop on Safe Routes to School,
which was sponsored by the County. They outlined campaigns to effectively have
sidewalk connections and to help eliminate so much driving. They also emphasized
educating people on the laws known as the 4 E's —education, engineering, enforcement,
and encouragement. She also attended the ribbon cutting at VAC and attended the Board
of Architectural Review Meeting.
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Councilwoman Seligson thanked VAC for sponsoring such a wonderful celebration. She
attended the Zoning Board Meeting and a Greenway Meeting where they discussed
connecting our trails and mapping.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the meeting
was unanimously adjourned into at 10:05 PM.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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