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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006_04_19 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON APRIL 19, 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 The Board convened into a Work Session at 5:00 PM. They discussed the US Golf Open, appointments to Boards and Commissions, and the Illuminated Sign Law. At 7:30 PM convened an Executive Session to discuss Personnel and the sale of land. 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. ADJOURNED HEARING Special Permit Hearing – Forest City Daly The Hearing was adjourned to May 5, 2006 Town Board meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - Technical Correction to Local Law No. 22 – 2003 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 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 “Technical Correction to Local Law No. 22 - 2003” Law. Purpose: Former sections 240-28 and 240-29 of the Town Code had established two Office Business Districts. Since no parcels of land were ever assigned to either of those districts, on November 2003 the Town Board enacted Local Law No. 22 — 2003, 5, which repealed sections 240-28 and 240-29. Inadvertently section 240-44 of the Code, which established the bulk and dimensional requirements for the Office Business Districts, was not repealed by Local Law No, 22 — 2003. This law corrects that oversight. The Hearing was unanimously opened on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick. The Town Attorney explained this was simply a correction of omission. Following discussion on motion duly made and seconded the public hearing was closed. Then on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the following was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Town Board finds that the adoption of the proposed local law regarding “Technical Correction to Local Law No. 22 - 2003” is hereby declared to be a Type II action, which will constitute an Unlisted Action with no impact under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 1 APRIL 19, 2006 On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Winick, the local law was adopted: Local Law No. 5 - 2006 This local law shall be known as the “Technical Correction to Local Law No. 22 – 2003” Law. (Amends Zoning Code) BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck Section 1 – Purpose: Former sections 240-28 and 240-29 of the Town Code had established two Office Business Districts. Since no parcels of land were ever assigned to either of those districts, on November 5, 2003 the Town Board enacted Local Law No. 22 – 2003, which repealed sections 240-28 and 240-29. Inadvertently section 240-44 of the Code, which established the bulk and dimensional requirements for the Office Business Districts, was not repealed by Local Law No. 22 – 2003. This law corrects that oversight. Section 2 – Repeal of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code: Section 240-44 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed and that section is reserved for future legislation. Section 3 – Severability: Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this Local Law, which may be implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provisions. Section 4 – Effective Date: This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 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 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 2 APRIL 19, 2006 approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller’s Office: AAA Emergency Supply Co. 82.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. 356.04 AAA Emergency Supply Co. 11.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. 147.45 Ben Romeo Co. 63.90 Brewers 51.07 Cablevision 29.95 Con Edison 1093.99 David G. Commender 115.37 Duo-Safety Ladder Corp 43.12 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 3560.00 Fire End-Croker 555.00 High Tech Carwash 5.50 Ikon Office Solutions 355 01 Metrocom Wireless, Inc. 127.00 Nextel 284.38 It. Darrell Pistone 22.47 Poland Springs Water Co. 59.48 Smith Electric 212.25 Sound Shore Pest Control 130.00 Sound Shore Contracting Inc. 247.00 United Water 250.19 Verizon 100.95 Verizon Wireless 12.89 Westchester Elevator 187.00 Westchester Joint Water Works 99.88 TOTAL $ 8202.89 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye Commissioner O’Keeffe said the Fire Department will be instrumental and play an important role in the upcoming US Open and she thanked them for their interaction in the planning. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Winick, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the Commission unanimously adjourned and reconvened the regular meeting of the Town Board AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments – Board & Commissions Human Rights Commission – Reappointment RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby reappoint Grace D’Alessio as a member of the Humans Rights 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 March 31, 2009. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: 3 APRIL 19, 2006 Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye Appointment to the Larchmont Library Board RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint David Birch to the position of trustee to the Larchmont Library Board; 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 May 31, 2011 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 2. Authorization - Ambulance District Rate Increase On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Ambulance District rate increase of 4% for services provided as follows: Fees for 2006 $ Increase BLS Emergency $365 + $15 ALS I Emergency $440 + $15 ALS II Emergency $625 + $25 Mileage $7.50 per Mile $0 Oxygen $40 surcharge $0 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 3. Authorization - Mapping Service – Geographic Information Systems On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by councilwoman Wittner the following was adopted: WHEREAS, as part of the implementation of the intermunicipal grant from the New York State Archives for the development of a Geographical Information System (GIS) it necessary for the Town of Mamaroneck to have the tax maps digitally converted; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT 4 APRIL 19, 2006 RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby award the contract for digital conversion of the tax maps to Sanborn Mapping for $33,374, the lowest responsible bidder; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Administrator, Steven V. Altieri to execute said contract 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. Authorization – Retainer Agreement – Bond Counsel Mr. Altieri explained it was necessary to make this change to a new bond counsel because Tom Rothman, of Willkie Farr & Gallagher, is retiring and the firm is no longer going to be doing municipal finance. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the retaining of Orrick, Herrington and Schiff as the Town’s bond counsel, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Administrator, Stephen V. Altieri, to execute said retainer agreement. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner Aye - O’Keeffe - Aye 5. Authorization – Bond Resolution – Hommocks Pool The Administrator explained this bond would finance the cost of updating the locker rooms and various other items at the Hommocks Pool. He said the pool is slated to be reopened on June 24 as scheduled. Following discussion the bond was passed: At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, held at Town Hall, in Mamaroneck, New York, in said Town, on the 19th day of April, 2006, at 8:15 P.M., Prevailing Time. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor O’Keeffe, and upon roll being called, there were PRESENT: Supervisor Valerie M. O’Keeffe Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner Councilman Ernest C. Odierna Councilwoman Nancy Seligson Councilman Paul A. Winick ABSENT: None 5 APRIL 19, 2006 The following resolution was offered by Councilman Odierna, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Winick, to-wit: BOND RESOLUTION DATED APRIL 19, 2006. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, THE TOWN'S SHARE OF THE COST OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE HOMMOCKS POOL COMPLEX AT THE HOMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL, IN THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,100,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,100,000 BONDS OF SAID TOWN TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital project hereinafter described, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, have been performed; and WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described has been determined to be an Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the implementation of which as proposed, it has been determined will not result in any significant environmental effects; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The Town's share of the cost of the reconstruction of the Hommocks Pool Complex at the Hommocks Middle School at 130 Hommocks Road, in Larchmont, in and for the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental site and other improvements and expenses in connection therewith, pursuant to an Intermunicipal Agreement with Mamaroneck Union Free School District, at a maximum estimated cost of $1,100,000, is hereby authorized, subject to permissive referendum Section 2. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost being the Town's share of said specific object or purpose, is by the issuance of $1,100,000 serial bonds of the Town hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is 15 years pursuant to subdivision 61 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property in said Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor of said Town, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of such Town. Such bonds 6 APRIL 19, 2006 shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 7. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 8. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 9. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in full or summary form in the, which is hereby designated as the official Journal News newspaper of said Town for such purpose, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 10. THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Councilman Winick VOTING Aye Councilwoman Seligson VOTING Aye Councilman Odierna VOTING Aye Councilwoman Wittner VOTING Aye Supervisor O’Keeffe VOTING Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 6. Set Public Hearings –Parking Restrictions – U.S Golf Open June 12 – June 18 One Way Street on Carriage House Lane & Well House Lane RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing on Parking Restrictions for the U.S. Golf Open to be held from June 12 to June 18 for May 3, 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: 7 APRIL 19, 2006 Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye - One Way Street on Carriage House Lane & Wellhouse Lane RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing on ‘One Way Street on Carriage House Lane & Well House Lane” for May 3, 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 7. Authorization – Stipulation of Settlement: Westchester Disabled on the Move On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Administrator, Steve V. Altieri, to execute the Settlement Agreement between Westchester Disabled on the Move and The County of Westchester The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 8. Resolution – Community Development Block Grant Program There was a communication from Andrew Spano, County Executive which reported that the Federal 2007 budget was proposing a cut of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The Town Board discussed the negative impact this would have. On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was adopted: WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program was enacted as the centerpiece of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 with the primary objective to develop viable urban communities in partnership among the federal, state and local governments~ business, and the nonprofit sector, “by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income;” and WHEREAS, CDBG funded activities must fall under three national objectives, the elimination of slums and blight; addressing urgent needs that pose an immediate threat to the health, safety, and public welfare of a community; and 8 BE IT FURTHER, APRIL 19, 2006 addressing the needs of low and moderate income persons with at least 70 percent of CDBG funding; and WHEREAS, under these guidelines, Westchester County uses CDBG funds to eliminate slums and blight; conserve and expand housing stock; conserve energy; preserve properties of historic value; reduce isolation of income groups within communities; revitalize deteriorating neighborhoods; improve the provision of community services; promote economic development; and encourage more rational use of land and natural resources; and WHEREAS, a 2001 report published by the Brookings Institution notes that suburban communities house much of the nation’s working families and don’t have the funding they need to manage older infrastructure and the cost of rebuilding and depend heavily on residential taxes to fund basic services. Further, high-cost counties like Westchester have extreme gaps between rich and poor. Workers such as teachers, firefighters, hotel workers and other service personnel — the core people each community needs — can’t find affordable housing. Neither can immigrants who are attracted to thriving areas where the jobs are; and WHEREAS, CDBG program funds have been used to help provide relief in disasters such as the Katrina, Rita and Wilma Hurricanes when Congress appropriated $11.5 billion in CDBG funds for the recovery of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas. The $3 .483 billion in CDBG funds appropriated to help New York City recover from the September 11th tragedy continues to play a critical role in the City’s restoration; and WHEREAS, the success of the CDBG program has been well documented as a stabilizing force in our cities, towns and villages and the need for funding has increased as our municipalities face rising federal and state costs and taxes and a shortage in housing stock considered “affordable,” yet, since 2001, CDBG funding has declined steadily from $4.41 billion nationally to $3.71 billion and is threatened with a further reduction of 25 to 33 percent in the FY2007 budget; and WHEREAS, A national survey on the impact of prior reductions in CDBG funding reports a substantial negative effect on homeownership, local economy growth and the strength of the nation’s infrastructure. It is alarming to contemplate the projections: fewer jobs retained and created; fewer households assisted with homebuyer assistance; fewer services for elderly persons, children and youth, persons with special needs and low moderate- income persons; reductions in housing rehabilitation; canceled or delayed public improvements including Street and sidewalk improvements, community and neighborhood centers and health and recreational facilities; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck joins such CDBG Coalition members as the United States Conference of Mayors, the National League of Cities, the Nationa1~ Association of Counties, and many others, in strongly urging Congress to fund the CDBG program to at least the $4.5billion level in the FY2007 budget; and RESOLVED, that the Town of Board of the Town of Mamaroneck strongly urges that funding of CDBG not have a negative impact on other HUD programs that critically impact our communities; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be transmitted to our federal representatives and the Westchester County Executive so that the intent of this honorable board be known. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 9 APRIL 19, 2006 9. Salary Authorization – Town Comptroller’s Office RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the appointment of Susan Russell as Deputy Receiver of Taxes at an annual Salary of $56,935 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 1, 2006 On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meeting of, February 1, 2006 as amended. PROCLAMATION Arbor Day ARBOR DAY TREE CITY U.S.A. AWARD WHEREAS, April 29, 2006, marks the fifteenth (15th) year the Town of Mamaroneck has been recognized as a Tree City U.S.A. by the National Arbor Day Foundation; and WHEREAS, The Tree City U.S.A. Award indicates that the Town of Mamaroneck takes its tree-care responsibilities seriously with an effective community forestry program; and WHEREAS, Trees make a world of difference in our communities. Trees have long been recognized for the beauty and value they lend to homes, neighborhoods, parks and business areas. At the same time, those trees conserve energy, help clean the air, protect rivers and streams, and provide a home for wildlife in our towns and cities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Valerie Moore O’Keeffe, Supervisor, and the members of the Town Council of the Town of Mamaroneck urge all citizens to participate in programs and activities designed to furthering the establishment of trees in our community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Mamaroneck to be affixed this 19th day of April 2006. PROCLAMATION RICHARD A. FALANKA WHEREAS: Richard Falanka, affectionately known as “Fritz”; is retiring after many years of public service; and WHEREAS: Fritz has served the Village of Port Chester as Clerk since May 1977, Assistant Manager since June 1999, and Village Manager since April 6, 2004; and 10 APRIL 19, 2006 WHEREAS: Fritz has been a member of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks since 1985 and served on its Board of Directors from 1994-1997 as the Region 1 Director representing New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire; and WHEREAS: Fritz has also been a member of the New York State Association of City and Village Clerks since 1978 and served as Treasurer, Newsletter Editor, and member of the Executive Board. He received the Clerk of the Year Award for the State of New York in 1996; and WHEREAS: Fritz co-founded in 1984 the Westchester County Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association and served as its first president from 1984 to 1986. He has been a past member of the United Hospital Board of Trustees, Don Bosco Center, and Mayfair Board of Directors; and WHEREAS: Fritz served as a past president of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Council of Community Services and as a past president of the Port Chester Babe Ruth League. He presently serves as Chairman for the Village of “Port Chester Day” Celebration and is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Elks Lodge BPOE #863, and the American Legion Post #93. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Valerie Moore O’Keeffe, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, and the Town Board members hereby congratulate Fritz upon his retirement and extend best wishes in whatever endeavors he pursues. Oral Communications State Assemblyman George Latimer updated the Board on the State Budget saying that Governor Pataki has raised State Aid by 3%. The Assembly had proposed and approved 20%, so we have to wait to see if it will be vetoed and/or overridden. There were three proposed tax cuts which we don’t know will survive. One is a reduction in sales tax on clothing purchases under $110, the second is a proposed property tax refund check on the Star exemption, and the third is a tax credit for parents of school age children. The Supervisor asked about the tunnel under the train station and if we would be given any monies towards fixing it. Mr. Latimer said he was looking at different streams of funding and will make a proposal with State Senator Oppenheimer for procuring $50,000 towards it. There was a discussion on a proposed bill to keep sex offenders confined. Mr. Latimer said they did pass a version of the legislation. The Board members thanked him for his update. LeNelle Suharto, said she was here on behalf of Larchmont/Mamaroneck Garden Civic Association. She said their annual meeting would be on May 9 at the Weaver Street Fire House and the main topic will be Emergency Preparedness. Report of the Council Councilman Winick said he attended the Traffic meeting and the central issue was speed bumps. The first speed bump was put in placed in Chatham, New Jersey. Councilwoman Seligson attended a great presentation on effects of climate change in the Long Island Sound Councilman Odierna went to the Recreation meeting on April 11, where they reported a record number of attendees at the Ice Rink. The movie schedule has been established as well as the concert schedule. He attended Human Rights on April 17 and reminded the Board there are vacancies on that commission that need to be filled. There was a Summit meeting where they talked about the bird flu, lyme disease, and emergency preparedness. Councilwoman Wittner said there was a Town Council retreat held on April 7 for the entire day. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Hommocks Conservation Area at 9:00 th AM on May 13 to open the new observation deck. 11 APRIL 19, 2006 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick the meeting was unanimously adjourned into at 10:07 PM. Submitted by _________________________________ Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Supervisor Reports Supervisor O’Keeffe said Submitted by _________________________________ Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk F:\\Documents\\Minutes\\2006w\\04-19-06.Last.Doc 12