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February 15, 2006
TOWN OF MAMARONECK
TOWN BOARD AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
– Wednesday, February 15, 2006 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 the
Hommocks Pool Update, Discharge Compliance Certificate Law, Amendment to Zoning Code,
Letter from Supervisor Paul Feiner. At 7:15 PM the Town Board will then convene into
Executive Session to discuss Personnel & Certiorari.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ATTENTION
- Location of Exits
PRESENTATION –
Human Rights Commission
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. Fire Claims
2.Other Fire Department Business
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Referral to Town Planning Board – Amendment to Zoning Code
2. Set Public Hearing – Amendment to Discharge Compliance Certificate Law
3. Authorization – Extension of License Agreement – Monroe School
4. Resolution – Selection of New Voting Machines by County Board of Legislators
5. Approval of Certiorari
6. Salary Authorization - Recreation
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
December 20, 2005
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PROCLAMATION –
100 Birthday - Helen Herz
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
TOWN CLERKS REPORT
Next regularly scheduled meetings – March 1, 2006 & March 15, 2006
Any physically handicapped person needing special assistance in order to attend the meeting
should call the Town Administrator's office at 381-7810.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006 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
Christina Battalia
WORK SESSION
Jill Fisher, Superintendent of Recreation was here to discuss the Hommocks Pool. The
Town Administrator said both he and Ms. Fisher had attended all the meetings held
regarding the pool. The construction is behind schedule because the trench was deeper
than expected. They have put on more crews and are projecting the pool to be
completed by Memorial Day, with a projected opening of June 24, 2006. Ms. Fisher
showed them a model of the lockers and explained they have a 15 year warranty, are all
plastic except for the hinge and they are ordering 284 for the men’s locker room and 232
for the women’s. There then ensued a rather lengthy discussion on the size, shape, and
color of the lockers. Mr. Altieri broke down the costs: $100,000 for the lockers, $62,000
for walls, and $43,000 for the floors.
Paul Feiner Letter Re: Condo Assessments
The Supervisor read the letter and the board after discussion decided to write back and
tell him they disagree.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick, the Board
unanimously adjourned and went into a Executive Session to discuss personnel.
They reconvened ten minutes later.
Discharge Compliance Law
The board discussed when this would apply to sales vs. inheriting of property and
decided to it should be implemented upon sale of property.
Amendment to Zoning Code
Mr. Maker explained there is section of the code which needs to be repealed, in order to
do so a referral must be made to the Planning Board.
Water Quality Improvement Grant
Councilwoman Wittner explained this grant would use a different methodology to
refurbish the brook through the use of plants, and we would hire a consultant to help.
The shoulder was supposed to be a no mow zone.
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Day Laborers
Supervisor O’Keeffe said there was meeting held at the synagogue where they had a
good discussion. They talked about sites and why they should not be on public
property. There will be another meeting of the clergy at St Thomas’ on March 10.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O’Keeffe at
8:25 PM. She then pointed out the location of exits.
PRESENTATION – Human Rights Commission – Held Over
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 Winick, 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. 263.30
Avaya 51.89
Brewers 28.09
Con Edison 1,783.16
Con Edison 17.06
Fire-End & Croker Corporation 56.00
IFSTA 180.15
I kon 166.95
Jack Maxwell 120.00
Pitt Stop Auto Parts 59.25
Technical Electronics 668.10
Westchester Joint Water Works 100.00
Westchester Elevator 187.00
911 Wear Inc. 184.98
TOTAL 3,865.93
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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
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Referral to Town Planning Board -- Amendment to Zoning Code
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for
public hearing to Refer to the Town Planning Board —
Amendment to the Zoning Code on March 1, 2006 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
2. Set Public Hearing - Amendment to Discharge Compliance Certificate Law
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for
public hearing on request for an Amendment to the
Discharge Compliance Certificate Law for March 1, 2006; 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 is posted.
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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3. Authorization - Extension of License Agreement - Monroe School
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Extension of License Agreement for One year between the
Town of Mamaroneck and Michael Orchanian and Karen
Orchanian, allowing them to reside, for a fee, at 685 Weaver
Street, in the Town of Mamaroneck, for a period ending May
31, 2007; 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
4. Resolution - Selection of New Voting Machines by County Board of Legislators
On motion of Councilman Winick, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Westchester County Board of Legislators
and Westchester Board of Elections will be responsible in
Westchester County for deciding upon the new type of
election machine to be used for elections in Westchester
County; and
WHEREAS, the decision has far reaching implications upon
the taxpayers and voters of Westchester County in terms of
financial impacts and impacts on the conduct of elections;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and members of the Town
Board of the Town of Mamaroneck call upon the Westchester
County Board of Legislators and the Westchester County
Board of Elections to hold public hearings throughout the
County to present information and receive comments
regarding the selection of voting machines to be purchased
to comply with the requirements of the Federal Handicapped
Accessibility Voting Act
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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5. Approval of Certiorari
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
settlement of the following tax certiorari on the following
terms:
1202 WBP Realty Associates, LLC
1202 West Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Block: 918 Lot: 110
Town of Mamaroneck / Village of Mamaroneck
Year Current Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment
2003 $70,000 $5,000 $65,000
2004 $70,000 $5,000 $65,000
2005 $70,000 $5,000 $65,000
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
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the
Town Attorney:
Graystone Realty Company, LLC
818, 822-822A Mamaroneck Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Town of Mamaroneck / Village of Mamaroneck
Block: 817 Lot: 11
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
2004 $31,100 $14,000
2005 $31,100 $14,000
Block: 817 Lot: 6
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
2004 $6,700 $3,750
2005 $6,700 $3,750
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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6. Salary Authorization - Recreation
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2006 Town Budget
the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of
salary to the following:
Jenny Cocker, Skating Instructor, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $16/class, effective 12/12106.
Patrick Romano, Substitute Supervisor, Men’s Basketball, $55/session, effective
retroactive to 2/6/06.
Heike Rauls, Substitute Instructor, Women’s Fitness, $35/session, effective retroactive to
2/1/06.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 20, 2005
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Board minutes from the meeting of December 20, 2005 as
amended.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
PROCLAMATION - Birthday - Helen Herz
PROCLAMATION
HELEN HERZ
WHEREAS: Helen Herz, was born in the Panama Canal Zone on February 14,
1906; and
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WHEREAS: is celebrating her 100 birthday on Valentine’s Day, February 14,
2006; and
WHEREAS: Helen moved from Brooklyn to our community over 20 years ago,
worked at a bank, and became a resident of the suburbs; and
WHEREAS: Helen has been an active member of the Larchmont Senior Center
for 2 decades, and is an avid bridge player; and
WHEREAS: Helen’s friends at the Town of Mamaroneck join with pleasure in
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celebrating her 100 birthday and extending best wishes upon becoming a
Centenarian.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOL VED, that I, Valerie Moore O’Keeffe, Supervisor of the Town of
Mamaroneck, and the Town Board members hereby extend to her best wishes for
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a happy and healthy 100 birthday and congratulate her on becoming a
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CENTENARIAN BY CELEBRATING HER 100 BIRTHDAY
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the
Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 10th day of February
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Supervisor O’Keeffe read a letter from Town resident Howard McMichael as follows:
During early Sunday evenings’ snow removal on South Drive one of your
finest really helped my neighbor and I as we struggled to clear our
driveways. Normally snow plows just plow you back in as they pass leaving
you with another hour of shoveling. He was careful to not fill us back in and
even spent a minute or two saving us an hour or two of digging. The picture
attached is of “One of your Good Guys’ that are truly appreciated.
Please thank him. He should be town employee of the month.
Howie McMichael, 14 South Drive.
SUPERVISOR REPORT
Supervisor O’Keeffe stated she met with Village of Larchmont Mayor Ken Bialo, as well
as members of the clergy, regarding the issues surrounding the day labor site in the
Village of Mamaroneck, adding the meeting was very productive.
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilman Odierna said he went to the Westchester Officials meeting regarding
emergency preparedness adding he has suggested integrating the schools to the issue.
He is holding computer sessions at the Senior Center, next one being on February 24th
at 1:00PM. Everyone is welcome and the topic is the internet. Two more are planned for
March. At the Recreation meeting he attended there was discussion of the Hommocks
pool status and the upcoming summer brochure. He also stated that the Recreation web-
site was almost up and running.
Councilwoman Wittner attended a meeting to discuss the Library budget, a Public
Hearing for Forest City Residential Mamaroneck, as well as a meeting to discuss the day
laborers.
Councilwoman Seligson attended an FAA meeting at Murray Ave School in which
100-150 people were in attendance. The discussion was the redesign of airspace over
New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania: the goal being to reduce delays at LaGuardia.
She questioned the findings and encouraged residents and elected officials to speak up
and to look at this very closely. The period for public comment will be through June 6,
2006. Councilwoman Seligson attended a Greenway meeting adding that the brochure
was coming along, as well as County funding. She attended the special hearing for
Forest City Residential Mamaroneck adding the public hearing is still open and will be
discussed again.
Councilman Winick reported on the subject of the FAA proposals, the Quiet Skies
Committee of WRAIN has proposed some small and technically feasible changes that
could be made to the existing traffic pattern that could considerably reduce the traffic,
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adding that the FAA’s proposals for reducing the spacing between planes has added
safety risks.
ADJOURNMENT
The Supervisor announced the next Town Board meeting would be held on March 1,
2006. Then on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick the
meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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