HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005_03_30 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON MARCH
30, 2005 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 Nancy Seligson
Councilman Ernest C. Odierna
Councilman Paul A. Winick
ALSO PRESENT:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney
WORK SESSION
Boards and Committees
There was a discussion on volunteers appearing before Boards and Committees and the time
limit before they are allowed to do so. At present it is two years. The Board discussed six
months to a year with a consensus agreement of one year. A suggestion was made to have the
public hearing for this on April 13, 2005. Mr. Ronan, Chair of the Board of Ethics, said their
opinion is if it affects someone personally its okay to appear, but not as an advocate for
someone else. Appointments still to be made were discussed.
Parking for Town Center
Mr. Altieri said there was an increasing problem with kids from the high school and people from
the Jewish Center using the Town lot during the day, leaving us with little empty space. He
suggested a school crossing guard be put on duty to talk to the violators and eventually for
issuing summonses. If this doesn't curtail the problem, we would then implement a towing law.
The Board agreed to try it.
Resolution —Westchester Medical Center
Councilwoman Wittner said the proposed resolution needs to be tailored more to accommodate
what our Board wishes to see. She said they never should have opened a pediatric hospital and
they should change the resolution to say Hudson Valley Region rather than just region.
Supervisor O'Keeffe said she would like to see some mechanism to have the seven other
counties that use the facilities share in costs. The Board wants to express some support but
needs direction so they decided to ask Councilwoman Seligson to call George Latimer, State
Legislator, to ask him how the Town can help.
Memorial Park Bocce Court
Councilwoman Wittner asked who was for this beside Councilman Odierna. Councilman
Odierna asked if everyone would keep an open mind and go down and see the location where
the court would be as it does not take up much room.
Police Uniforms Bid for Cleaning
The Administrator said this is the first time in his experience that he saw a bid which was for
free cleaning submitted for 2005. He called the owner but is still suspicious of the motive. It
normally costs $6.50 to clean the shirts alone. He recommended rejecting the bid. There was a
long discussion on whether to reject or accept.
Davids Island
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There was a meeting in New Rochelle about an Army Corp report on their work there. The
County has offered to buy the Island for 8.5 million. The cost to clean up the Island is estimated
to be between $10 to $20 million. The Army is responsible for the historic renovation there. The
condition of the buildings is terrible but there are people who want to preserve the heritage. A
representative from the County voiced anger that they were not invited nor included in talks
regarding the island. Everyone is questioning each other. It is not clear if New Rochelle
officials are willing to sell.
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.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 8:35 PM and on motion of
Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman 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: Ernest C. Odierna
Commissioner: Nancy Seligson
Commissioner: Paul A. Winick
1. FIRE CLAIMS
Commissioner Odierna presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on
Commissioner Odierna motion, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, it was
RESOLVED that this Commission hereby authorizes
payment of the following Fire Department claims as
approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the
Comptroller's Office as amended:
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 45.00
Atlantic Westchester 211.74
Cleaning Systems, Co. 202.53
Con Edison 1547.94
Darrell Pistone 52.90
Mazur Bros. 900.00
Nexte- 276.76
Poland Springs Water 47.34
Sound Shore Pest Control 130.00
Westchester Joint Water Works 80.58
Verizon 345.37
TOTAL 3 840.16
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner
Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Odierna, the Commission unanimously adjourned.
MATTER BELOW TAKEN OUT OF ORDER OF AGENDA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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A resident representing the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association said there was concern with
the beautification around the brook. The winter saw heavy use of salt. The banks are eroding
because of the salt and curbs were hit by trucks.
Councilwoman Myers suggested residents put in reflectors during the winter as a signal to the
plows as to where they are.
Supervisor O'Keeffe said she received a letter regarding dog droppings there, disposable bags
were supposed to be put in, people are being careless. She said everyone needs to pay more
attention to this and the Association might want to include it in their newsletter.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
ADDED ITEM
1. Appointments to Boards and Committees —Zoning Board of Appeals
- Board of Architectural Review
Board of Appeals
Councilman Odierna introduced the candidate, Fred Baron, who is a former President of the
Larchmont Historical Society, a member of the Town' Historical Records Committee, and
involved in many community activities. He has lived here since 1993, graduated from Boston
University's School of Law, and is a rare book dealer.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, Frederick Baron is hereby appointed to the
position of Member E of the Zoning Board of Appeals,
replacing a vacancy caused by the resignation or Paul
Winick, said term expires on December 31, 2005.
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.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Councilwoman Seligson thanked Mr. Baron for serving on the Board of Appeals; it's a value
having such a qualified person.
Councilman Winick stated Mr. Baron will find the Board of Appeals both challenging and
welcoming.
Board of Architectural Review
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, Andrew Fredman is appointed to the
position of Member D of the Board of Architectural
Review; and
BE IT FURTHER,
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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, 2007.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
1. Referral of Zoning Petition to Town Planning Board — Forest City Daly
Mr. Maker gave the history of the project explaining Forest City Daly has resubmitted a zoning
petition and under the law the Town Board must refer this to the Planning Board allowing them
45 days for comment.
Councilwoman Wittner said there are errors in the document which need to be corrected, on
page 4 it should say 159 units with nine (9) workforce units and on page five it should say one,
two and three bedrooms.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby refer the zoning
petition submitted by Forest City Daly to the Planning Board for
comment, said comment should be made by the Planning Board
and given to the Town Board within 45 days of referral.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
2. Authorization — Transfer of Funds — Pool Trust Fund
The transfer is to provide funds to purchase lawn furniture needed for the outdoor pool
area at Hommocks Pool.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
transfer of funds in the amount of$1,071.00 from the Swim
Team Trust Fund (T33) to the Pool Operating Budget
(A7180.4010).
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
3. Authorization — Transfer of Funds Capital Projects
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On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Nancy Seligson, regarding the purchase of
3 Administrative Vehicles; on motion of Ernest Odierna, seconded by Nancy Seligson;
regarding the purchase of 3 Police Vehicles; and on motion of Phyllis Wittner, seconded by
Ernest Odierna, regarding the purchase of Computers and Phase 1 — GIS System, the
following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
Comptroller to appropriate a total of$194,000.00 from the Town
Operating Budget to the Capital Project Budget for the
following projects:
To Capital
From Account Project Purpose-Purchase Amount
General Town #25-01 H1997 4 3 Adminis-trative $60,000
A9950 1670 5001 Vehicles
Part Town #22-03 H3197 4 3 Police Vehicles $78,000
B9950 3120 5004
General Town #94-01 H 1997 4 Computers&Phase $36,000
A9950 1680 5003 1—GIS System
Fire District #94-01 H 1997 4 Computers and $ 5,000
SF9950 1680 5003 Phase 1—GIS
System
Ambulance #94-01 H 1997 4 Computers and $ 5,000
District 1680 5003 Phase 1—GIS
SM9950 System
Garbage #94-01 H 1997 4 Computers and $ 5,000
District 1680 5003 Phase 1—GIS
SR9950 System
Sewer District #94-01 H 1997 4 Computers and $ 5,000
SS9950 1680 5003 Phase 1—GIS
System
TOTAL $194,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Councilman Odierna recommended the computers being replaced be either used or given away
to places like our senior centers.
4. Set Public Hearing — Parking Regulation — Colonial Avenue
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the
date for public hearing for the parking regulation change
on Colonial Avenue for April 13, 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 on the official Town Clerk's Bulletin Board.
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The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
ADDED ITEM:
Set Public Hearing — Code of Ethics
On motion of Councilman Winick, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the
date for public hearing on revisions to the Code of Ethics
for April 13, 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 on the official
Town Clerk's Bulletin Board.
5. Salary Authorization — a. Ambulance District
b. Administrative Intern
c. Recreation
Ambulance District
There was a memo from Mary Stanton, Assistant to the Administrator, requesting an increase in
the hourly rate for paramedics by $1.50 bringing them to $23.50. This amount was appropriated
in the 2005 budget
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2005 Town
Budget the Town Board does hereby authorize an
increase of salary by $1.50 per hour bringing the hourly
rate for paramedics to $23.50 per hour.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Administrative Intern
On motion of Councilman Winick, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the appointment of
Christina Battalia to the position of Administrative Intern in the Town
Clerk's Office at an annual salary of$36, 075 effective April 6, 2005.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
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Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Recreation
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2005 Town
Budget the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to the following:
Name Position Salary Effective Date
Memorial Park
Tennis Courts
Lester Wauchope Tennis Court $12.50/hour April 1,2005
Attendant
Raymond Varian Tennis Court $11/hour April 1,2005
Attendant
Hommocks Pool
Chelsea Bruck Lifeguard Change in salary Retroactive to
from $7.75 to March 15, 2005.
$8.25/hour
Aqua Jog Program
Tamara Russell Instructor $35/session Retroactive to
March 15,2005
Spring Hockey
James Erdman Director $25/hour April 2, 2005
Daniel Caldarola Assist Instructor $8.50/hour April 2, 2005
Michael Chiappareli, Jr. Assist Instructor $7.75/hour April 2, 2005
Nicholas Holtan Assistant Instructor $8.25/hour April 2, 2005
Racquel Lividini Assistant Instructor $7.25/hour April 2, 2005
Patrick Nadolske Assistant Instructor $7.75/hour April 2, 2005
Michael O'Byrne Assistant Instructor $8.25/hour April 2, 2005
Kathleen Thompson Assistant Instructor $8.50/hour April 2, 2005
Alex Weisberger Assistant Instructor $8.25/hour April 2, 2005
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
ADDED ITEM:
Supervisor's Office
On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Witter, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does authorize the
appointment of Fran Antonelli to the position of Confidential
Secretary to the Supervisor effective April 6, 2005 at an
annual salary of$51,000.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
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Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES —January 5, 2005 & January 19, 2005
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Board minutes from the meeting of January 5, 2005 as
amended.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Abstain
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Board minutes from the meeting of January 19, 2005 as
amended.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
ADDED ITEM:
6. Resolution Re: Extend Selective Enforcement for Traffic Safety Grant—2005-06
(Safety Agreement)
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick, the following resolution
was adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
agreement between the Town and the County of Westchester
as amended to receive reimbursement for the selective
enforcement of the Traffic Safety Agreement, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that Westchester County will reimburse the
Town up to $3,000 for Police overtime.
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized
to execute said Agreement on behalf of the Town.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
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Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilman Odierna reminded everyone April 1 is the beginning of organic waste collection,
There is information on the web site.
Mr. Altieri said the waste can also be brought to the Maxwell Avenue Station after sunset the
night before. Warnings will be given out in April but then in May actual summonses will be
issued for violators.
Councilman Odierna said he attended the Human Rights meeting where they discussed the
Patriot Act and he went to the League of Women Voters breakfast on Friday and the discussion
was about municipal cooperation.
Councilwoman Wittner went to a Coastal Zone Management meeting last week. They talked
about the Lansdown Drive tree appeal. The applicant is making strides in appeasing the
neighbors.
Councilwoman Seligson attended the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on March 23 and the
Hommocks Kids for World Health event. They are helping to eradicate disease in Africa.
Doctors without Borders tries to entice other schools to participate. She attended a meeting on
Davids Island. This would be an incredible resource if the County bought it and made it into a
park. The process is staggering but we want to support this becoming part of the county park
system.
Councilman Odierna commented on the possibility of Rye Playland putting in a dock for
mooring of boats which he had suggested earlier this year.
Councilman Winick said he had only just joined the Board but knows the Board of Control is
renegotiating the franchise agreement with Cable TV. He will report on this when they meet.
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Supervisor O'Keeffe said this was a sad week for all of us because of the passing of Lillian
Robustelli on Easter Sunday. She was a unique person, loyal, lively, with vitality of no equal.
The funeral is tomorrow at 10:00 AM and we send our condolences to her husband Tony, her
children and their spouses, Fred and Jill; BettyAnn and Mark; Anthony and Sharon, and to her
grandchildren. She was a good mother, compassionate with great kindness, she's at peace
now.
Councilman Winick said he got to know her when he was Chair of the Housing Authority. She
was unflappable, she took care of all of us and we will miss her.
Councilwoman Seligson said Lillian made all of us feel special. She had a sparkle and vitality.
We are all sad to lose her.
Mr. Altieri said she had the ability to cut through nonsense. Most of the time when people called
to complain they ended feeling pleased and she took a remarkable interest in all our children.
Councilwoman Wittner said she was a good friend. She met her in 1986 and found her very
caring. She would speak about her problems and ask about yours. All would feel better. She is
one of the most loyal people she's ever met. She will be really missed.
Councilman Odierna said it is difficult to classify his feelings. We were all better for knowing
her, she was elegant. She always really wanted to protect us and help us, she cared about us
all —she will be missed.
Mr. Maker related a story about taking her on a jaunt to an ice cream store in the city and what a
great time they had. He said life was better for having known her.
ADJOURNMENT
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On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the meeting was
unanimously adjourned at 9:50 PM in memory of Lillian Robustelli.
Submitted by,
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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