HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005_11_16 Town Board Minutes November 16, 2005
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11/17/05
TOWN OF MAMARONECK
TOWN BOARD AGENDA
NOVEMBER 16, 2005
REGULAR MEETING -Wednesday, November 16, 2005 in the Town Center Court Room at 8:15 PM
THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE at 5: 00 PM into a Work Session to discuss Requests for
Funding from Community Counseling Center, Community Action Program, LIFE Center, Discussion
of Skate Park, Update Myrtle Boulevard/North Chatsworth Avenue, Memorandum from Fire Counsel,
Appointment Coastal Zone Management Commission, Councilman Winnick Memorandum -Zoning
Ordinance. At 7:15 the Town Board will convene into Executive Session to discuss Certiorari
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits
PUBLIC HEARING -Veteran's Tax Exemption
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. Fire Claims
2. Other Fire Department Business
3. Service Awards for September & October
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization -Website Services - Hommocks Ice Rink
2. Approval of Certiorari
3. Salary Authorization - Recreation
4. Appointments - Coastal Zone Management
5. Set Date for Special Work Session
APPROVAL OF MINUTES-September 7, 2005
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
TOWN CLERKS REPORT
Next regularly scheduled meetings- December 7, 2005 & December 20, 2005
November 16, 2005
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON NOVEMBER 16,
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
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney
WORK SESSION
The Work Session was called to order at 5:15 PM by Supervisor O'Keeffe.
Request for Funding from Community Counseling Center
Mark Levy and Caryl Herson were both introduced. Dr. Levy explained this was the second
year of the plan to increase funding by the Town. In the first the Town increased its
contribution by $10,000 and the counseling center is requesting an additional $10,000 for
2006. There was a discussion on their overall budget and the reason for the request for the
increase.
Requests for Funding from Community Action Program
This was held over pending further information
Discussion of Skate Park
There were two representatives requesting an area for a skate park in the Town. There was a
discussion on the costs and possible locations.
Update Myrtle Boulevard/North Chatsworth
Mr. Altieri said he received a letter from the New York State Department of Transportation
about the traffic signal and median on Chatsworth. They requested that all the measurements
be changed to metric, which the Town started on Monday. We are anticipating going out to
bid in January.
Sheldrake Enviromental Center
The Board requested the Town Administrator to get a breakdown of the costs for
improvements to the MERC building.
Memorandum from Fire Counsel
The board received a memo from Matt Peloso regarding the fire horn. The Fire counsel
recommended not using it for the time being.
CABLE TV
Councilman Winick said the Attorney Van Eaton has said that Cablevision and Verizon will not
negotiate. Cablevision came back and offered one year of the status quo on the existing
franchise agreement. We are saying okay to that. The hearing process will cost $500,000 to o
a new study for a new franchise. A Peg study has to be done at a cost of$15,000 and we will
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have to hold a hearing. We still have to go through the process and there could possibly be
two or three weeks of hearing, but we bought a year. It is still not clear if we will walk out with
a franchise in the future.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at 8:20 PM.
She then pointed out the location of exits.
PUBLIC HEARING —Veteran's Exemption
The following notice of Public Hearing was entered into the record:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the
Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, November 16, 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
"Veteran's Tax Exemption"
On motion of Councilman Winick, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing was
unanimously opened.
The Town Attorney explained this proposed law periodically changes the limits of eligibility
over time. In 2005 the State and County have increased the level. He also advised that the
Board could not vote on this until January according to the State statute which will then go
into effect January of 2006. He added the County part of the exemption could not exceed
$50,000, but the State's resolution does not say that.
The Supervisor asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this proposed law. There were
no comments.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, that the Town Board finds that the adoption of the
proposed amended local law regarding Notification is hereby
declared to be a Type II action, with No Impact on the
environment under the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act (SEQRA).
It was decided to reconsider the proposed law in January as recommended by the Town
Attorney.
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 Seligson presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on
Commissioner Seligson'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:
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AAA Emergency Supply Co. 51.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 48.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 567.90
Brewer 118.79
Con Edison 323.70
Corsi Tire 380.00
Ikon 166.95
Inter-State Diagnostic Inc. 8697.50
Redwood Nursery 2055.00
Sound Shore Pest Control 130.00
Verizon Wireless 12.89
Westchester Elevator 187.00
TOTAL 12738.73
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
September 2005
ALARM TYPE NUMBER
Generals 27
Minors 22
Stills 1
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 3
EMS 15
Drills 3
TOTAL 71
Total Number of personnel responding: 640
Total Time working: 25 hours & 54 minutes
October 2005
ALARM TYPE NUMBER
Generals 35
Minors 34
Stills 0
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 1
EMS 22
Drills 2
TOTAL 94
Total Number of personnel responding: 829
Total Time working: 37 hours & 56 minutes
2. Service Awards
Councilwoman Wittner said six new men had qualified for service awards, and she also
presented the following Report on the Service Awards:
(SEE ATTACHEMENT A & B AT END OF MINUTES)
3. Other Business
Leslie Korngold, Forest Avenue asked if he could address the board regarding the audible
alarms at the Fire House.
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Supervisor O'Keeffe said the Fire Council had met on November 7 to discuss the horn and
there was a determination to eliminate its use on a temporary basis. The only time it will be
used is when there is an active fire. In addition they will be looking into moving its location.
Ms. Korngold asked how many active fires there actually are, and if it was possible that in a
few weeks the horn would be turned back on. No one knew how many active fires there are
but said they would get the information for her. The Supervisor said the situation would have
to be assessed before making a commitment to just turn off the horn permanently.
Councilman Winick explained there was a dead zone up near Bonnie Briar where the pagers
and cell phones don't work.
Aaron Korngold stated if there was a PBX system used it could be helpful because you can
preprogram it to call every volunteer's home.
Peter Schnur asked what amount of time was needed to determine whether to turn off the
horn permanently. He had spoken with firemen in Greenwich who told him they had done
away with the horn years ago.
Supervisor O'Keeffe answered that those are paid staff who are in the fire house on duty.
Councilman Winick said as long as they are getting a good number of firemen to respond,
then there should be no problem with keeping the horn turned off.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner
Winick, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, the Commission unanimously adjourned at
9:20 PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization —Website Services — Hommocks Ice Rink
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve
the agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and
Brian Foy, to design and maintain the Town of
Mamaroneck website and the Hommock's Ice Rink
site; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the fee for the design to the
Hommock's Ice Rink will be $2000.00. Maintenance for
the sites will increase from $200.00 a month to $250.00;
and
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
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
2. Approval of Certiorari
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
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settlement of the following tax certiorari on the following
terms:
Avalon Bay Communities, Inc.
746 Mamaroneck Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Block: 81191-ot: 144
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
2000 $1,110,000 $1,110,000
2001 $1,110,000 $1,083,000
2002 $1,110,000 $1,027,000
2003 $1,110,000 $ 952,000
2004 $1,110,000 $ 958,000
2005 $1,110,000 $ 886,500
Approximately refunds are $7,000 for the Town & $229,650 for the school district
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
3. Salary Authorization — Recreation
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, 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
Youth Hockey
Michael Chiapparelli Director $4,100/season 11/12/05 - 3/252006
Coach $17.00/hour 11/12/05
James Erdman Assistant Director $1,250/season 11/12/05 - 3/25/06
Coach $17.00/hour 11/12/05
Robert Borachek Assistant Coach $9/hour 11/12/05
Albert Matthew Instructor $5.50/hour 11/12/05
Justin Breslet Instructor $5.50/hour 11/12/05
Dan Caldarea Instructor $7.00/hour 11/12/05
Michael Chiapparelli, Jr. Instructor $6.50/hour 11/12/05
Frank Commarde Instructor $7.50/hour 11/12/05
Scott Krenkel Instructor $6.00/hour 11/12/05
Rachel Lividini Instructor $5.50/hour 11/12/05
Benjamin Michaeli Instructor $5.50/hour 11/12/05
Patrick Nadoiske Instructor $6.50/hour 11/12/05
MichaelO'Bryne Instructor $7.00/hour 11/12/05
Matt Seid Instructor $5.50/hour 11/12/05
Charles Smith Instructor $6.00/hour 11/12/05
Peter Smith Instructor $6.50/hour 11/12/05
Kathleen Thompson Instructor $7.00/hour 11/12/05
Skating School
Rebecca King Skating Instructor $16.00/class 11/14/05
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
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Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
ADDED ITEM
4. Appointment to the Coastal Zone Management Commission
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, Pam Michels is appointed as a Member of the
Coastal Zone Management Commission; 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 in August 2007.
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 Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, Elizabeth Cooney is appointed to the position of
Chairperson of the Coastal Zone Management Commission;
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 on August 2006.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—September 7, 2005
On motion of Councilman Winick, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
minutes of September 7, 2005 as amended.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
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ADDED ITEM
Set Date for Work Session
On motion of Councilman Winick, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for
work session for November 21, 2005 at 6:00 PM in conference
room A of the Town Center.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
The Supervisor read the following letters of thank you to Liz Paul:
(SEE ATTACHMENT C 1, 2, 3 AT END OF MINUTES)
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilman Winick said that the Traffic Committee had met yesterday and discussed the
signage on Falls Road and Brookside Drive. They deferred the matter of parking on Cooper
Lane where there was consideration of banning parking on one side. They declined a request
on signage for Rocky Road.
Councilwoman Seligson said Planning Board had met last week where they discussed the
referral of Forest City's special permit project. They also discussed the 2006 Winged Foot
Open. The Board of Architectural Review meets tomorrow night and she went to the
Municipal Officials dinner at Sleepy Hollow. She attended three Veteran's Day events. She
received correspondence regarding fire apparatus access on Daymon Terrace.
Councilwoman Wittner congratulated Denise Cookingham on being elected Director of the
NYS Court Clerk Association. She said Coastal Zone Management had gotten out the guide to
septic systems. It was also noted that with help from St Augustine's Sunday school class,
storm drains on schools were worked with medallions that said "No DUMPING DRAINS TO
WATERWAY!". She announced that Assemblyman Latimer would be holding hours here on
Thursday November 17 from 11 AM to 12 PM.
Councilman Odierna said the Recreation Commission Meeting was held on November 8 where
Jill Fisher read impressive figures on skating school. There seems to be resurgence of
interest, last year there were 164 participants, this year there were 376. The food area is also
doing well and Pizza Bingo is in its second season. The Human Rights Commission is busy
planning Martin Luther King Jr. Day, they have lined up great speakers, and it will be very
exciting.
Supervisor O'Keeffe wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
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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