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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006_04_05 Town Board Minutes April 5, 2006 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON APRIL 5, 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, Deputy Town Clerk WORK SESSION The work session was called to order at 5:00 PM by the Supervisor. Public Housing Agency Anna Danoy, Director of the Public Housing Agency explained the waiting list for vouchers would be opened up and that preference would be given to local residents. She said first preference would go to unincorporated area and Village of Larchmont residents, then second would go Village of Mamaroneck. By giving preference it discourages people from outside from applying for placement on our list. In order to do so she said the Board would have to vote on the amendment. They then discussed the portability of the vouchers and other aspects of the program. Bond Counsel Mr. Altieri said that our Bond Counsel, Tom Rothman, has retired and he has been looking for replacements. He and Denis Brucciani interviewed Doug Goodfriend from Orick and were recommending he be appointed. The Board decided they would like to speak with him also. Discharge Compliance Law There was a discussion on the part of the law which outlines that a sale of property is what triggers compliance and some people voicing discomfort with it. They discussed the possibility of having a variance procedure. 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. PROCLAMATION – Eddie Hall 1 April 5, 2006 Supervisor O'Keeffe introduced Mr. Hall and his wife then read the following: WHEREAS, Eddie started working with the Town of Mamaroneck as a Sanitation Man on January 29, 1970. Eddie is one of only two remaining employees of the Sanitation Commission who originally began his career working for the Town of Mamaroneck Sanitation Department; and WHEREAS, Eddie became an employee of the Larchmont- Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Commission on January 1, 1974when the sanitation services of the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont merged; and WHEREAS, Eddie was promoted to General Foreman on July 15, 1988; and WHEREAS, after 36 years of dedicated service, Eddie retired from the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Commission on March 11, 2006; and WHEREAS, Eddie has been an exemplary employee whose leadership, hard work, and loyalty are deeply appreciated by citizens, fellow employees, and Town Board members. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Valerie Moore O’Keeffe, Supervisor of the Town Of Mamaroneck, and the Town Board members hereby thank Eddie for his many years of outstanding service, and congratulate and extend best wishes on his well-deserved retirement. ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING – Special Permit – Forest City Residential The Adjourned Public Hearing was adjourned to April 19, 2006. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O’Keeffe and on motion of Commissioner Odierna, seconded by Commissioner 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. 192.00 A&J Auto Parts, Inc. 20.88 2 April 5, 2006 Corsi 190.95 HiTech Car Wash 5.50 Con Edison’ 1833.10 Motorola 78.00 Pitt Stop Auto Parts 59.25 Pitt Stop Auto Parts 148.50 Rickert Lock & Safe Co. 81.95 Sound Shore Contracting 125.90 TCD 3583.30 Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters 220.08 Technical Electronics Inc. 1162.80 Winzer 50.00 TOTAL 7752.21 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 2. OTHER FIRE BUSINESS Authorization – Assistance to Firefighters Grant – Fire Equipment Deferred untill Friday April 7, 2006, at which time the Town Administrator, Steve V. Altieri, will have further information regarding this matter. Commissioner Wittner said the Fire Council discussed amending department by-laws regarding medical furloughs and were reviewing the driver program. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Winner, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, the Commission unanimously adjourned. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Authorization – FAA Airspace Redesign Draft Environmental Impact Statement Patty Horing of the Quiet Skies Committee addressed the Board stating that her committee was here this evening to request that the Town of Mamaroneck commit funds to retain the consulting services of Williams Aviation Consulting and the legal services of Barbara Lichman, Attorney at Law. Ms. Horning added that the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck had already committed funds and stressed the importance of addressing the FAA airspace redesign issue with immediacy. Daniel Lagani, addressed the Board and further explained some of the work the consulting firm had already completed emphasizing the importance of a tri- municipal effort to combat the proposed airspace redesign. On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby approve the transfer of funds from the Part Town General Fund to the Planning Board Fund in the amount of $15,000, for consulting retainers in the amounts of $10,000 paid to Williams Aviation Consulting and $5,000 paid to Barbara Lichman, Attorney at Law; and 3 April 5, 2006 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Administrator, Stephen V. Altieri, to execute an agreement with Williams Aviation Consulting for consulting services and an agreement with Barbara Lichman Attorney at law, for legal services 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 The following matter was added to the agenda 2. Amendment – Public Housing Authority Anna Danoy addressed the Board and read the following comments: The Town of Mamaroneck PHA has experienced significant turnover of families receiving housing assistance in the past two years for a variety of reasons including changes in family circumstances, relocation requiring no further assistance, and termination. The issuance of 55 new vouchers, the admission of 32 new families, and an annual review to purge the waiting list has reduced the waiting list from 240 applicants in November of 2003 to 19 remaining applicants as of today. In a few weeks, these remaining 19 applicants will be reviewed for eligibility to receive a voucher, and the waiting list from 1999 - 2003 will be exhausted. I plan to reopen the waiting list on April 17, 2006, giving preference to individuals and families who, at the time of application, live or work or have been hired to work in the Town of Mamaroneck or Village of Larchmont; senior citizens age 62 and over; people with disabilities; veterans; and working families whose household income is at or below 30% of the median income, in keeping with HUD regulations and our Administrative Plan. I would like the Town Board to consider approving an amendment to the Administrative Plan to take effect prior to the opening of the waiting list. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby approve the proposed changes to the language for the PHA Administrative Plan as follows: “A family whose head or spouse has a domicile (legal residence) in the jurisdiction of the Town of Mamaroneck PHA at the time the family first submits its application to the Town of Mamaroneck PITA, may lease a unit anywhere within the jurisdiction of the Town of Mamaroneck, or outside the jurisdiction of the Town of Mamaroneck as long as there is another entity operating a Housing Choice Voucher Program covering the location of the proposed unit, provided the payment standard in that Jurisdiction is equal to or less than that of the Town of Mamaroneck PHA.. If the head or spouse of the applicant family does not have a legal residence in the jurisdiction of the Town of Mamaroneck PHA at the 4 April 5, 2006 time the family first submits its application for participation in the program to the Town of Mamaroneck PITA, the family will not have any right to lease a unit outside of the Town of Mamaroneck PHA jurisdiction for a 12-month period beginning when the family is first admitted to the program. During this period, the family may only lease a unit located in the jurisdiction of the Town of Mamaroneck PHA. Families participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program will not be allowed to move more than once in any 12-month period. Under no circumstances will a family be permitted to improperly break a lease. At the discretion of the Director, a family may be permitted to move more than once in any 12-month period under extraordinary circumstances or in situations where doing so would provide a reasonable accommodation under the federal definitions described elsewhere in the Administrative Plan.” The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 3. Authorization – Grant Application - Justice Court Assistance On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby authorize the submission of a Grant Application in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for funding through the New York State Justice Court Assistance Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute the grant application. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna- Aye Winick - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 4. Authorization – Renewal of Parking Violations Management Agreement On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby approve the renewal of the agreement with Complus Data Innovations for the management of the Town’s parking violations management system; and BE IT FURTHER, 5 April 5, 2006 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does herby authorize the Town Administrator, Stephen V. Altieri, 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 5. Request for Variance by USGA – Helicopter Ordinance On motion of Councilman Winick, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby grant a variance from Chapter 122 of the Town Code to the United States Golf Association to land a helicopter on the Winged Foot Golf Course on May 30, 2006 or May 31, 2006. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 6. Transfer of Funds – Capital Projects – Vehicles- Police Project 22-5 & Administrative 21-05 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby authorize the transfer of $95,000 from account B9950 to Capital Project 22-05 for the purchase of police vehicles; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby authorize the transfer of $25,000 from account A9950 into Capital Project 21-05 for the purchase of an administrative staff vehicle. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 7. Renewal of Retainer – Counsel to Planning and Zoning Boards This matter was held over to the April 7, 2006 meeting. 6 April 5, 2006 8. Report of Bids – TA-06 -1 Reflectorized Pavement Marking & Striping 2006/2007 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Supervisor O’Keeffe, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby award the contract to Hi-Way Safety Systems for Bid TA-06- 01 - Reflectorized Marking and Striping in the amount of $10,177.50 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby authorize the Town Administrator, Stephen V. Altieri, to execute said Contract. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 9. Authorization – Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant – Exhaust at EMS On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Winick, the following was approved: WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck Ambulance District will be applying to the 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program under the category “Safety and Operations – Modify Facilities”, funds being used to purchase and install a vehicle exhaust evacuation system to be installed at the Mamaroneck EMS building. This grant is a 90%/10% program, the Federal share being 90% and the Local; share being 10%. The grant request total is $22,500 of which the Firefighters Grant Program amount is $20,250 and the Town share will be $2,250; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does hereby approve the shared grant request in the total amount of $22,500, of which the Firefighters Grant Program amount is $20,250 and the Town share will be $2,250. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 10. Salary Authorization Recreation On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was 7 Tennis Courts: April 5, 2006 RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2006 Town Budget the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Spring Hockey James Erdman, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Director, per hour effective $25 April 1,2006 John Bositz, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Asst. Instructor, $14 per hour, effective April 1, 2006. Alex Weisberger, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Asst. Instructor, $8.50 per hour, effective April 1,2006. J. Bresler, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Asst. Instructor, $7.50 per hour, effective April 1, 2006. Daniel Caldarola, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Asst. Instructor, $9.25 per hour, effective April 1, 2006. Frank Commrade, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Asst. Instructor, $9.50 per hour, effective April 1,2006. Racquel Lividini, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Asst. Instructor, $7.50 per hour, effective April 1, 2006. Paul Nadoiski, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Asst. Instructor, $8 per hour, effective April 1,2006. Michael O’Byrne, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Asst. Instructor, $8.50 per hour, effective April 1, 2006. M. Tarnow, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Asst. Instructor, $8.25 per hour, effective April 1, 2006. Kathleen Thompson, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Asst. Instructor, $8.75 per hour, effective April 1, 2006. Michael Chipparelli, Jr., Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Asst. Instructor, $8.25 per hour, effective April 1, 2006. R. Fine, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Asst. Instructor, $7 per hour, effective April 1,2006. N. Hardy. Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Asst. Instructor, $7 per hour, effective April 1,2006. Tennis Courts Lester Wauchope, Memorial Park, Attendant, $12.50 per hour, effective April 1, 2006. Raymond Varian, Memorial Park, Maintenance, $11 per hour, effective April 1, 2006. Francine Brill, Memorial Park, Attendant, $11 per hour, effective April 1, 2006. 8 April 5, 2006 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 Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Kathleen Flynn, Recreation Office Assistant, at $12.00 per hour, effective April 1, 2006. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye Ambulance District On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2006 Town Budget the Town Board does hereby authorize the hourly paramedic rate increase from$23.50 to $24.50 per hour effective retroactively to January 1, 2006. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 11. Approval of Certiorari On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorizes the settlement of tax certiorari on the following terms, as recommended by the Town Attorney: Manopp Realty Corporation 1881 —1891 Palmer Avenue Larchmont, NY 10538 Block: 603 Lot: 358 Town of Marnaroneck / Village of Larchmont Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment 2000 $42,800. $42,800 2001 $42,800 $40,000 2002 $42,800 $35,000 2003 $42,800 $31,000 2004 $42,800 $31,000 2005 $42,800 $29,500 9 April 5, 2006 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 12. Resolution – Croton Land Fill On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board agrees to authorize $ 5,000.00 on behalf of the Larchmont Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Commission in respect to the Croton Landfill lawsuit. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Roniger, Larchmont Gardens Civic Association, stated that the Association was planning a rd cleanup day in association with earth day on April 22 & 23. June 3 will be th their annual Spring Fling, rain date of June 4. Annual meeting will be held on May 9 at the Weaver Street Firehouse, a presentation on emergency preparedness is planned. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Supervisor O'Keeffe, stated she received 53 emails regarding Quiet Skies and the FAA airspace redesign. She emphasized the power of emails. SUPERVISOR’S REPORT Supervisor O'Keeffe thanked Mayor Ken Bialo for his years of service, and congratulated Liz Feld, Jim Milstein and Marlene Kolbert . She further thanked Peter ( Bubba) Fanelli for running a good campaign and hoped he stayed involved. REPORT OF COUNCIL Councilwoman Seligson attended the Zoning Board meeting in which among other issues they discussed the need for a residential Board of Architectural Review. She attended a Greenway meeting, adding that they need to work harder on procuring more funding. She attended a R.A.D.A.R. meeting in which she learned about a new community wide program. Councilman Winick stated the traffic committee adjourned their meeting. He also attended the R.A.D.A.R. meeting in which they had key leader training, he emphasized that teen drinking in our area is higher than the national average. 10 April 5, 2006 Councilman Odierna said he was happy to have received his agenda by email. He attended the Summit Meeting in which Dr. Paul Fried, Superintendent of Schools spoke. He completed th another internet session with the seniors , another is scheduled for April 28. He also attended the Human Rights meeting, were Dr. Fried was also in attendance. He also attended the R.A.D.A.R. meeting in which he found the dialogue with the teenagers most interesting. He went to visit the Greenwich Teen Center. He also added that the concerts in Memorial park could add an opera night to their lineup. Councilwoman Wittner attended the Coastal Zone Management meeting where the discussion concerned getting permits to dredge the upper pond at Winged Foot Golf Club. She also wanted to congratulate Liz Feld, Marlene Kolbert and Jim Milstein on their successful campaigns. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor announced the next Town Board meeting would be held on April 19, 2006. Then on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 11:15 in memory of Allan Casterella’s father who recently passed away. Submitted by _________________________________ Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk F:\\Documents\\Minutes\\2006F\\04-05-06X.Doc 11