HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005_12_07 Town Board Minutes TOWN OF MAMARONECK
TOWN BOARD AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING —Wednesday, December 7, 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 Special
Exemption Law, Forest City Daly, Capital Budget— Garden's Lake, Community Action Program
Budget and ICMA Performance Measurement Program at 7:30 the Town Board will then convene
into Executive Session to discuss Certiorari, and Boards & Committees.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits
PUBLIC HEARINGS —2006 Preliminary Budget
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. Fire Claims
2. Other Fire Department Business
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization —Westchester County Mobile Radio Agreements
2. Approval of Certiorari
3. Set Public Hearing —Amendment to Ethics Law
4. Salary Authorization — Police Department
Recreation
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—September 21, 2005 & October 6, 2005
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
TOWN CLERKS REPORT
Next regularly scheduled meetings - Tuesday, December 20, 2005 & January 4, 2006
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December 7, 2005
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON DECEMBER 7, 2005, 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
Special Exemption Law
The Administrator explained this law will help in the process when we have to deal with the
US Open at Winged Foot. Noise is the biggest concern, parking is taken care of.
There was then a discussion on the how fire, police and emergency services would be
handled.
Forest City Residential
The Board discussed the trees which will act as a barrier at the site, and they talked about
the different kinds of trees to be put in as well as other plantings.
CAP
In attendance was Beverly Brewer-Villa who spoke about the budget and how the monies are
handled.
Capital Budget
Mr. Altieri spoke about the water filtration plant that has to be put in saying he thought it best
to borrow the funds over 30 years through New York State. He said that he and the
Comptroller had met with representatives who said the state funding was limited but to try
anyway. He said with permission he would like to proceed.
Denis Brucciani said if we get the funds through the state the interest would be knocked
down from 4.59% to 3.2%, which would save two million dollars over the life of the loan.
Gardens Lake
The Administrator said the cost for this project was originally $150,000. Assuming Town
staff does the labor, the price would go down to about $73,000. He would like to go back and
talk about screening and enlarging the catch basin, which our staff could do, and originally
the County was going to do.
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.
PUBLIC HEARING —2006 Preliminary Budget
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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, New York on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 8:15 PM
in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck,
New York to consider the preliminary budget for the calendar year commencing
January 1, 2006 and ending December 31, 2006. All citizens are invited to attend
and provide the Board with written and oral comments and ask questions
concerning the Town's entire preliminary budget. The entire preliminary budget
can be inspected by the public from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, beginning Monday,
December 5, 2005 in the Town Clerk's Office, Town Center, 740 West Boston Post
Road, Mamaroneck, New York.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the proposed salaries of the members of
the Town Board are as follows: Supervisor, $30,000; Town Council (4) $6,000
each and the proposed salary for the Town Clerk is $72,660 and the Town
Justices (2) $21,000.
On motion of Councilman Winick, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the public hearing
was unanimously opened.
Mr. Altieri presented a slide show outlining the budget and the following is the summary of
the 2006 budget:
2006 Town Budget at a Glance
2005 2006
Revenues
Tax Levy $16,331,550 $16,885,720
Non-Property Tax Revenues 7,154,200 7,645,450
Applied Reserve Funds 1813,100 1,689370
Totaf $25,298,850 $26,220,540
Expenditures
Salaries $10,211,790 $10,490,600
Equipment 200,500 329,050
Contractual Expenses 12,810,020 13,338,190
Debt Service 2,076,540 2,062,700
Total $25,298,850 $26,220,540
The Preliminary Budget proposes to increase expenditures by $921,690,which represents a 3.6%
increase. Based upon the revenues and appropriations included in the 2006 budget, property owners
in the Town will realize the following change in property taxes.
Impact Upon Unincorporated Area Properties
2005 2006 Change
Property Tax Rate $217.65 $227.20 $9.55 or 4.4%
Change in Town Property
Taxes $4,353.00 $4,544.00 $191.00
Impact Upon Properties in the Villages of Mamaroneck and Larchmont
2005 2006 Change
Property Tax Rate $14.65 $11.65 ($3.00) or(20%)
Change in Town Property
Taxes in Villages $293 $233 ($60.00)
Calculation of Property taxes is based upon a property with an average assessment of$20,000
z Property tax rate is a combined tax rate that includes the Town wide tax rote and Ambulance District
tax rate both of which are levied upon all properties In the Town of Mamaroneck
Councilwoman Seligson said the budget was uneventful except for the large borrowing
which actually happens in 2007.
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Councilman Odierna commended Mr. Altieri and Mary Stanton on the presentation — it gave
the budget outline a lot more depth and more detail.
Councilwoman Wittner also thanked the Administrator for doing a fine job on the budget.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the
hearing was closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick, the following was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, that the Town Board finds that the adoption of the
proposed amended local law regarding the 2006 Town
Budget 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).
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 Wittner presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on
Commissioner Wittner's motion, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, 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:
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 1,112.00
AM Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 6,685.00
ASAP 25.45
AVAYA 51.89
Brewer Hardware 15.63
Cablevision 30.65
Cleaning Systems, Co. 16.00
Cleaning Systems, Co. 128.24
CTeaning Systems, Co. 290.66
G & K Services 160.07
General Sales Administration 165.56
High Tech Carwash 100.00
Matthew Peloso 100.00
Motorola 156.00
Nextel 281.69
Pitt Stop Auto Parts 71.00
Poland Springs Water Co. 46.32
Joseph Russo 750.00
Staples 161.12
Tri-City Auto Parts 79.88
TOTAL: 10,338.16
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
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Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorization —Westchester County Mobile Radio Agreement
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve
the agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and
the Westchester County Department of Emergency
Services, to install Mobile Radios and Control Stations
with the Police Department and the Ambulance
District; 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 Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
settlement of the following tax certiorari on the following
terms:
J&B Reality
501 Concord Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Block: 826 Lot: 1.2
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
2004 $19,000 $10,800
2005 $19,000 $ 9,600
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
J&B Reality
501 Concord Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Block: 826 Lot: 56
Town of Mamaroneck! Village of Mamaroneck
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Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
2004 $14,000 $9,600
2005 $14,000 $ 8,600
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
3. Set Public Hearing —Amendment to the Ethics Law
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for
public hearing on the Amendment to the Ethics Law on
December 20, 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
4. Salary Authorization — Police
Recreation
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe, the following
resolutions were adopted:
POLICE DEPARTMENT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
Salary Authorization to Joshua Shoemaker, to the position of
Police Officer at an annual Salary of$44,766 effective
December 15, 2005.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
Salary Authorization to Michael Downes, to the position of
Police Officer at an annual Salary of$44,766 effective
December 15, 2005.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
Salary Authorization to Thomas Hollywood, to the position of
Police Officer at an annual Salary of$44,766 effective
December 15, 2005.
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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
RECREATION
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Supervisor O' Keeffe, 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:
John Bostiz, Assistant Coach, Youth Hockey Program, $14/hour, retroactive to
11/12/05.
Brain Connor, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey Program, $5.50/hour, effective
12/3/05.
Rory Fugazy, Jr., Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey Program, $6.50/hour, retroactive
to 11/12/05.
Michael Tarnow, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey Program, $5.50/hour, retroactive
to 11/12/05.
Alex Weisberger, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey Program, $6.50/hour, retroactive
to 11/12/05.
Matthew Albert, Assistant Instructor, Youth Hockey Program, change in salary from
$5.50 to $7.00/hour, retroactive to 11/12/05.
Frank Commarde, Assistant Coach, Youth Hockey Program, change in salary from
$7.50 to $9.00/hour, retroactive to 11/12/05.
Michael O'Byrne, Assistant Coach, Youth Hockey Program, change in salary from
$7.00 to $9.00/hour, retroactive to 11/12/05.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was
RESOLVED, Donald Sutherland is appointed as a member to
the Traffic Committee; 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 December 2006.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
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Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—September 21, 2005 & October 6, 2005
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following
was unanimously approved:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
minutes of September 7, 2005 & October 6, 2006 as amended.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
George Roniger invited everyone to the tree lighting around Gardens lake on Saturday at 4:15
PM. He said that Betty Miller a long time resident will be moving on December 11 and there
would be a reception to say goodbye.
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Supervisor O'Keeffe praised the Police Department and especially Donn Edmonds and Jerry
McCarthy who were instrumental in making an arrest of a person pilfering credit cards. She
said there was an excellent article in The Journal News about it and it was just terrific
detective work. She commended the whole detective bureau.
She reported that she had attended the Westchester Municipal Officials Dinner where the
Help America Vote Act had been discussed.
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilman Odierna said Human Rights was making good progress on the Martin Luther
King Jr., Day celebration. They have two great speakers, Dionne Warwick and Ruby Dee. He
would be attending the Recreation Commission meeting next Tuesday
Councilwoman Wittner attended CZMC on November 22 where they heard about a
subdivision of property. She went to the appellate court hearing on the Kemper property
case, it was very interesting. Carol Loggeshall was honored by the County Soil &Water
District at TeaTown Conservation.
Councilwoman Seligson went to the Board of Architectural Review meeting, they discussed
the Forest City project. She went to a Greenway meeting —ten volunteers showed up to clear
the trail in Saxon Woods, it looks really beautiful. There's a meeting on Monday and we have
great designs on blazers, we are hoping for a soft opening in the fall of 2006, then in the
spring of 2007 the runners club will have a race.
Councilman Winick said the Traffic Committee will be meeting next Tuesday, they will be
discussing a traffic control device around the lake. All of the Board attended the LMC/TV
award benefit program on Sunday.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by
Councilman Winick the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:10 PM
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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