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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005_05_18 Town Board Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA May 18, 2005 REGULAR MEETING —Wednesday, May 18, 2005 in the Town Center Court Room at 8:15 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 6:45PM into a Work Session to discuss Playing Fields. At 7:30 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE into Executive Session to discuss Certiorari, and Board & Commission Appointments. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits PUBLIC HEARINGS — Community Development Block Grant Projects for 2006-2008 Funding — Inclusion of the Coastal Zone Management Commission in Chapter Five of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck. ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING - -Elimination of the Citizen Member Positions on the -Tree Preservation Commission - No Parking Colonial Avenue (to be deferred) BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claim 2. Other Fire Department Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Presentation — Second Annual Report Phase II Stormwater Compliance. 2. Set Public Hearings — Traffic Committee Recommendations. 3. Approval of Certiorari 4. Appointments — Boards and the Commissions a. Housing Authority - Robert Cammer b. Marriage Officer - Miriam Curnin 5. Salary Authorizations - Highway Department Code Enforcement Officer Ambulance District Summer Intern Recreation ADDED ITEM 6. Set Public Hearing - Quality of Life Law APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 16, 2005 Resubmitted and March 30, 2005 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL TOWN CLERK'S REPORT Next regularly scheduled meetings —June 1, 2005 & June 15, 2005 (Special Meeting — May 25, 2005) 1 May 18, 2005 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON MAY 18, 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 Councilman Ernest C. Odierna Councilwoman Nancy Seligson Councilman Paul A. Winick ALSO PRESENT: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney Mary Stanton, Assistant to the Administrator ABSENT Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator WORK SESSION Mold Abatement There was discussion on the status of the work being done on the first floor in the Town Clerk's Office and the Recreation Department. Recreation Department Ms. Stanton reported that Maria Gallagher, Recreation Supervisor would be leaving. The Board discussed the County List of names and how the position would be advertised. A suggestion was made to put the opening on the website Clarification of Fire Inspector Appointment The Town Attorney explained the difference between a fire inspector and a code enforcement officer. Housing Authority There was a suggestion that Robert Cammer be appointed to the Housing Authority and the Town Board liaison assignment was changed frm Phyllis Wittner to Paul Winick. 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. The Supervisor said Mr. Altieri was absent because he was attending the Manager's convention. Presentation — Second Annual Report— Stormwater Compliance Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Coordinator explained the Town is required by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency to implement a program that decreases pollution that is present in stormwater runoff and also to prepare an annual report that lists progress in achieving the goals set. 2 May 18, 2005 She then presented the following: Some of the pollutants targeted by our efforts included pet waste, fertilizers, pesticides, oil, automotive fluids and litter which degrade water quality in our waterways and Long Island Sound every time it rains. The stormwater management plan is broken down into six sections: 1. Public education and outreach 2. Public involvement and participation 3. Illicit discharge detection and elimination 4. Construction site stormwater runoff control 5. Post-construction stormwater management 6. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping In order to eliminate duplication of efforts, the Town of Mamaroneck worked with II other municipalities in an intermunicipal council known as LISWIC the Long Island Sound Watershed Intermunicipal Council. With LISWIC, we developed educational outreach materials, created a stormwater web site (www.liswic.org), participated in the Mamaroneck Village Historic Harbor Festival, shared ideas for local environmental laws, purchased storm drain markers and applied for grant funds. In addition, the Town: 1. Participated in the Sheldrake Environmental Center's festival where we set up a runoff demonstration table and distributed educational information to the residents. 2. Adopted the Elimination of Illegal Sewer Connections Law 3. Completed improvements to the Town Yard and the Volunteer Ambulance Corp (VAC) properties. The Town Yard now has a covered salt dome and vehicle maintenance areas and an oil/water separator. The VAC property has an oil water separator and drywells for stormwater detention. 4. The Town worked with the Westchester County Planning Department and the County Soil and Water Conservation District to install a sediment basin at the entrance to Garden's Lake. 5. Began work on the restoration of Pryer Manor Marsh. Upcoming plans for the program include: 1. On Sunday, June 12th from 1lam — 5pm, the Town as a member of LISWIC will be participating in the Mamaroneck Village Historic Harbor Festival. Look for us in the Water Quality Pavilion in Harbor Island Park where we have sponsored exhibits from the Norwalk Aquarium. 2. The Conservation Department is seeking volunteer groups from local schools, clubs and organizations to install storm drain makers on Town catch basins. Liz Paul has already worked with 4th grade classes from Mamaroneck Ave and Chatsworth Ave Schools. Anyone interested can contact Liz Paul 381-7845. 3. Continue improvements to Gardens Lake that will include dredging and habitat restoration. 4. Continue working on the implementation of a GIS system - begin the implementation process. Useful for environmental studies, planning, zoning and maintenance of infrastructure. 5. Creation of a contractor bulletin board in the building department with information on erosion control, environmental protection and upcoming training events/seminars. 6. Continued participation in LISWIC grants and projects pertaining to the creation of a regional stormwater utility district. Extra copies of the Phase II annual report can be obtained by contacting me at the Town's Conservation Department. PUBLIC HEARING – Community Development Block Grant Projects for 2006-2008 Funding Cycle The following notice of public hearing was entered into the record: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday May 18, 2005 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 a Community Development Block Grant Projects On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing was opened. 3 May 18, 2005 Ms. Stanton explained this public hearing was required to discuss proposed projects the Town was applying for under the CDBG. The grants are aimed at benefiting low to moderate income areas for projects such as lighting, etc. In 2005 we did curbs and sidewalks and lighting in the Dillon Park Avenue and also in the Madison Avenue areas. . Proposed for 2006 is the reconstruction of the playground at Larchmont Acres and sidewalks. Ms. Stanton showed the maps and said the playground is owned by Sampson Management so an easement would have be granted for at least 10 years to enable us to do this. The cost is $70,000 to $115,000 of which 50% would be applied for in the grant. The sidewalks would cost $290,000, half to applied for in the grant. Supervisor O'Keeffe said the playground at Larchmont Acres fits into the low to moderate guidelines, aesthetically it would be an improvement. Councilwoman Wittner said improving the playground would be beneficial to children in the neighborhood. The sidewalk project could be considered as they are used by a significant number of people. Councilman Winick asked what is the number of people who would be served by these sidewalks. The Supervisor said about 100. Councilwoman Seligson added these both seem like worthwhile projects. Councilman Odierna asked if the residents were notified of this hearing, and if we upgrade the playground does the Town then become responsible for it. Mr. Maker replied the Town would indeed have some responsibility. Councilman Winick said there is newly designed playground equipment that is much safer. Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if anyone had comments or objections, there being no response, on motion of Councilman Winick, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing was unanimously closed. On the motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby directs Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator to submit an application for funds in the amount of$75,000 from the Westchester County Planning Department in accordance with the provisions of Title 1 of the United States Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 for the Richbell Road Playground Improvement Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck hereby agrees to contribute $83,000 towards the total cost of the project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of said request the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into and execute a project agreement with the County of Westchester for financial assistance to the Town for the Richbell Road Playground Project. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye PUBLIC HEARING - Inclusion of the Coastal Zone Management Commission in Chapter Five of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck. On motion duly made and seconded this hearing was unanimously adjourned to June 1, 2005. 4 May 18, 2005 ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING Elimination of the Citizen Member Positions on the Tree Preservation Commission PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 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 the adoption of a local law entitled "Elimination of the Citizen Member positions of the Tree Preservation Commission" Law. Purpose Currently the Tree Preservation Commission consists of five members, three who are employees of the Town and two volunteers, known as Citizen Members. History has shown that it is not necessary to have Citizen Members in order for the Tree Preservation Commission to function properly. This local law eliminates the positions of Citizen Members of the Tree Preservation Commission. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board finds that the adoption of the proposed local law regarding the elimination of the position of Citizen Members of the Tree Preservation Commission hereby declared to be a Type II action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and does not require further review. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick, the following Local Law was adopted Local Law No. 8 -2005 This local law shall be known as the "Elimination of the Citizen Member positions of the Tree Preservation Commission and the Addition of Educational Requirements" Law. BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck Section 1 - Purpose: Currently the Tree Preservation Commission consists of five members, three who are employees of the Town and two volunteers, known as Citizen Members. History has shown that it is not necessary to have Citizen Members in order for the Tree Preservation Commission to function properly. This local law eliminates the positions of Citizen Members of the Tree Preservation Commission. This local law also adds an educational requirement for the members of the Tree Preservation Commission. Section 2 -Amendment of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code: Section 5-14 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed and the following substituted in its place: § 5-14. Tree Preservation Commission. The Tree Preservation Commission, previously established by the Town Board, shall continue to exist. It shall consist of three members who shall be the Environmental Coordinator, the Director of Building Code Enforcement and Land Use Administration and the Superintendent of Highways (or the Superintendent's designee). Annually, the Town Board shall designate which of the members shall serve as the Chairperson for that year. 5 May 18, 2005 Section 3 -Amendment to correct sections of the Mamaroneck Code: Sections 207-4 and 207-5 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby are repealed in their entirety and the following substituted in their place: "§ 207-4. Criteria for removal of trees. A. Permits for the removal of trees may be granted under the following circumstances: (1) If the presence of trees would cause hardship or endanger the public or the person or property of the owner. (2) On property to be occupied by buildings or structures, within a distance of ten (10) feet around the perimeter of such building or structure, depending upon tree species and conditions to be determined by the Tree Preservation Commission. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye PUBLIC HEARING - No Parking Colonial Avenue This hearing was adjourned. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe 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'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: Brewer Hardware 17.33 Con Edison 422.60 Corsi Tire 2300.84 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 1166.01 G&K Services 36.16 Ikon 159.00 Michael Acocella 175.00 MSL Refrigeration 277.50 6 May 18, 2005 National Standby Repair 826.67 New York State Academy of Fire Science 25.00 Pitt Stop Auto Parts 39.68 R&L Consulting 106.16 Scarsdale Ford, Inc. 87.88 Scarsdale Ford, Inc. 97.47 Sound Shore Contracting Inc. 195.00 Sound Shore Contracting Inc. 844.25 Tn-City 69.98 Verizon Wireless 13.79 Westchester Elevator 187.00 TOTAL 7047.32 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Odierna, seconded by Commissioner Myers, the Commission unanimously adjourned. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Presentation — Second Annual Report Phase II Stormwater Compliance This was handled earlier in the meeting. 2. Set Public Hearings — Traffic Committee Recommendations The Board decided to send the recommendation for Dundee Road back to the Traffic Committee for further review. 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 the proposed legislation for stop signs on West Garden and Clover Road for June 15, 2005; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing on the proposed legislation for stop signs on West Garden and Mardon Road for June 15, 2005; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing on the proposed legislation for stop signs on Locust Ridge and Glen Eagles Road for June 15, 2005; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish the notice of said hearing in a newspaper 7 May 18, 2005 appointed as an official newspaper, and that said notice be posted. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 3. Approval of Certiorari On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney for the following terms: Harborview Condominium 680 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York 10543 Block: 916 Lots 1.1 to 1.161 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment 2000 $280,895 $239,000 2001 $280,895 $239,000 2002 $280,895 $210,000 2003 $280,895 $200,000 2004 $280,895 $200,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 4. Appointments — Boards and the Commissions a. Housing Authority b. Marriage Officer Housing Authority On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, Robert Cammer is hereby appointed to the position of Member E Chair to the Housing Authority, 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 December 31, 2007. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Marriage Officer On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was 8 May 18, 2005 RESOLVED, that Miriam Curnin is hereby appointed to the position of Marriage Officer, 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 September 18, 2005. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 5. Salary Authorizations - Highway Department Code Enforcement Officer Ambulance District Summer Intern Recreation Highway Department On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the appointment of Christopher Gonch from the position of Motor Equipment Operator to Heavy Motor Equipment Operator at an annual Salary of$52,300 effective May 18, 2005. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Code Enforcement It was decided to put off this matter until the June 1, 2005 meeting. Ambulance District 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$9.00 an hour from $8.50 to Helen Romanek Assistant to the Ambulance District Administrator. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 9 May 18, 2005 Summer Intern On motion of Councilman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the appointment of Jonathan Bingman to the temporary position of Summer Intern in the Town Clerk's Office & Recreation Department at the rate of$10.00 an hour effective June 1, 2005 through September 1, 2005. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Recreation On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Winick, 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: Nicole Lifeguard Hommocks $7.00/hour Effective Kotroczo Pool retroactive to 5/7/05. Laura Lifeguard Hommocks $7.50/hour Effective Lightbody Pool retroactive to 5/7/05 Alexander Lifeguard Hommocks $7.75/hour Effective Frouman Pool 5/13/05. Katherine Lifeguard Hommocks $7.75/hour Effective Frouman Pool, 5/13/05. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February, 16, 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 February 16, 2005 as amended. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye 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 March 30, 2005 as 10 May 18, 2005 amended. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Abstain Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye ADDED ITEM Set Public Hearing — Quality of Life Law On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing on the proposed legislation for the Quality of Life Law for June 1, 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: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Abby Katz thanked the Supervisor and Board members for attending the annual meeting of the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association. She reminded everyone the Spring Fling would be held on Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, with games by Ernie. She asked if the Board has walked around the lake and seen the erosion. She thanked Councilwoman Wittner for procuring a grant to put in plantings around the pond. She added there is a lack of communication on the internet. REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilman Odierna said the Village of Mamaroneck would be having a Base opening of Auxiliary 73 on May 22. He attended the Recreation meeting on May 10, saying that ice skating is still open and that the summer concerts are coming up. And he reminded all that the Board would be having a special meeting on May 25, 2005 to discuss the Forest City Daly application. He added the rest rooms would be open at Memorial Park when the attendant it present. Councilwoman Wittner attended the Senior Lucheon, and the Larchmont Garden Civics Association meeting, as well as the event at the Community Counseling Center, and the Washingtonville Housing Alliance meeting. Councilman Winick attended the Traffic Committee meeting, and will be going to the Housing Authority meeting on June 7. Mr. Cherry has taken over as Chair. He will be participating in the Memorial Day parade on May 26, and on May 30 at 9:30 AM the Memorial Ceremony at Memorial Park then at 10:00 AM at Kemper Memorial. Councilwoman Seligson said the Planning Board was cancelled and Zoning was coming up. She went to the Community Counseling Center event and thanked Mark Levy. She congratulated Andy Spano and Delores Battalia for being honored by the Washingtonville 11 May 18, 2005 Housing Alliance. Supevisor O'Keeffe said the Larchmont parade would be held on May 26, and would be attending the Sunday breakfast at the VFW, and the Kemper Memorial service. ADJOURNMENT Councilwoman Seligson suggested the Board adjourn in memory of Allen Shapiro, who died in a terrible accident— he lived in Larchmont and sent her condolences. On motion of Councilman Winick, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the meeting was unanimously adjourned in memory of Mr. Shapiro at 11:05 PM. Respectfully submitted, Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk F:\Documents\M i n utes\2005m i nw\05-18-05.Last.Doc 12