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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006_08_09 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON AUGUST 9, 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 Cindy Atiencia, Deputy Town Clerk Work Session Boards & Committees There was a general discussion on openings and people who may be willing to volunteer on Human Rights. They also discussed the process and procedures some of the boards should follow. Washington Square Parking Study Councilwoman Wittner said she did not think a new parking study was necessary, its too expensive and the configurations have not changed since 2000 when we last did one. Supervisor O’Keeffe said we need to look what the changes will do to the area including finding out what we need to do to demap New Jefferson Street. The Board discussed this in depth. Request for change of address – 21 & 23 Dillon Road Councilwoman Wittner explained this location was a steep hill which used to be known as Hanson Hill for the former property owner, which the residents have chained off. It has become overgrown and unused. She does not see the need for the name to be changed. The original name of Dillon Road was Premium River Road which was changed in 1931. The Town this year put up a sign which points directly towards access to 21 and 23 Dillon Road, by proceeding down Dillon Road. Another sign indicates entry to those properties via the right-of-way. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O’Keeffe at 8:35 PM. She then pointed out the location of exits. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O’Keeffe and on motion of Commissioner Winick, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, the Board of Fire Commissioners was unanimously declared open. August 9, 2006 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 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. 26.95 AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 62.33 AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 144.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 1,324.00 Avaya 82.34 AWDirect 81.98 Brake, Clutch & Driveshaft of Westchester, Inc. 566.91 Brake, Clutch & Driveshaft of Westchester, Inc. 1,049.32 Bound Tree Medical 22.18 Bound Tree Medical 316.37 Cablevision 29.95 Cleaning Systems, Co. 72.50 Cleaning Systems, Co. 431.65 Con Edison 198.48 Con Edison 247.54 Flower Barn 550.00 Giacomo Service Center Inc. 37.00 J. A. Jackson Corporation 33.17 Lawrence Heat & Power Corp. 260.12 Nextel 187.76 Nextel 186.78 911 Wear Inc. 207.21 Pitt Stop Auto Parts 200.76 R & L Computer Consulting 231.99 Sound Shore Contracting 1,190.33 Sound Shore Pest Control 130.00 Technical Electronics Inc. 62.00 Technical Electronics Inc. 260.10 Town of Mamaroneck Fire Fighters Association 220.08 Verizon Wireless 12.56 Verizon Wireless 13.19 Westchester Elevator 196.35 Westchester Elevator 196.35 Westchester Joint Water Works 100.00 Westchester Joint Water Works 81.18 Winzer Corporation 50.00 TOTAL: $9,063.43 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 2 August 9, 2006 FIRE REPORT June 2006 ALARM TYPE NUMBER Generals 24 Minors 27 Stills 6 Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 3 EMS 22 Drills 5 TOTAL 87 Total Number of personnel responding: 1042 Total Time working: 32 hours & 3 minutes There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Odierna, the Commission unanimously adjourned. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Authorization – Design & Management Agreement - Highway Department Roof Project On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, a memo from the Highway Superintendent regarding the cost to repair a partial portion of the Highway Garage at Maxwell Avenue has a Summary of Probable Cost as follows: Construction/Roof Replacement Budget Range $145,000.00 to $ 167,000.00 Phase A) Pre-Construction & Investigative & $ 20,000.00 Construction Services Phase B) construction Administrative Services $ 35,000.00 Total Summary of Probable Cost $200,000.00 to $ 222,000.00 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the contract with Calgi Construction for the specified amount of $20,000.00 for the Pre-Construction & Investigative Services (Phase A) of the Construction Management Services contract; and BE IT FURTHER Resolved, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Administrator, Stephen V. Altieri, to execute said contract with Calgi Construction for Construction Management services with regards to the Highway Garage at Maxwell Avenue roof replacement project. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 3 August 9, 2006 2. Request for Change of Address – 21 & 23 Dillon Road On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby deny the change of street name for 21 & 23 Dillon Road. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 3. Authorization – Addition of North Fork Bank as Town Depository On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the North Fork Bank is hereby designated as depository for funds of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year 2006. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 4. Set Public Hearing – Water District Improvements On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following was adopted: PRESENT: Valerie M. O’Keeffe Supervisor Phyllis Wittner Councilwoman Ernest C. Odierna Councilman Nancy Seligson Councilwoman Paul A. Winick Councilman In the Matter of ORDER The Increase and Improvement of the CALLING Facilities of the Water District No. 1, in the PUBLIC Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, HEARING New York 4 August 9, 2006 WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, has caused to be prepared a map, plan and report, including an estimate of cost, pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law, relating to the increase and improvement of the facilities of the Water District No. 1, in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, being the Town's share of the cost of the construction of the Rye Lake Filter Plant (Project A- 1172A of the Westchester Joint Water Works), including original equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $11,700,000; and 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 ("SEQRA"), have been performed, it having been determined that this capital project is a Type II Action as to which the SEQRA materials are available in the Office of the Town Clerk where they may be inspected during normal business hours; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to call a public hearing on the question of the increase and improvement of the facilities of said Water District, in the matter described above, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same, in accordance with the provisions of Section 202-b of the Town Law; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. A public hearing will be held at the Town Hall, in Mamaroneck , New York, in said Town, on September 6, 2006, at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time, on the question of the increase and improvement of the facilities of the Water District No. 1, in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, in the manner described in the preambles hereof, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same, and to take such action thereon as is required or authorized by law. Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing hereinafter provided to be published once in the Journal News, the official newspaper, and also to cause a copy thereof to be posted on the sign board of the Town, such publication and posting to be made not less than ten, nor more than twenty, days before the date designated for the hearing. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 5 August 9, 2006 5. Set Public Hearing – Extension of Moratorium - Illuminated Signs On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing on the Extension of Moratorium – Illuminated Signs on September 06, 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 6. Set Public Hearing – Special Permit Application - Forest City Residential 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 the Special Permit Application FCD – Mamaroneck, LLC. on September 20, 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. Set Public Hearing – Amendment – Public Housing Agency Administration Law On motion of Supervisor O’Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing on the Amendment to the Public Housing Agency Administrative Law on September 20, 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. 6 August 9, 2006 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 8. Adoption – 2007 Budget Calendar On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the dates for meetings on the 2007 Budget as follows: Tuesday, July 25, 2006- Issue Work Papers to Department Heads. Friday, September 15, 2006 Submission of Budget Requests by Department Heads. September 20, – September 29, 2006 Departmental Budget Review by Budget Officer. Wednesday, October 18, 2006 8:15 p.m. Presentation of 2007 Tentative Budget to Town Board by Budget Officer. Tuesday, October 24, 2006 6:00 p.m. – Conference Room A Mamaroneck Town Center Public Work Session Overview of Tentative Budget. Friday, November 3, 2006 8:30 a.m. – Mamaroneck Environmental Resource Center Public Work Session Operating Departments. Wednesday, November 8, 2006 6:00 p.m. – Conference Room. A Mamaroneck Town Center Public Work Session Capital Budget. Monday, November 13, 2006 6:00 p.m. – Conference Room A Mamaroneck Town Center Review of Revenues. Wednesday, December 6, 2006 8:15 p.m. – Courtroom Mamaroneck Town Center Public Hearing – 2007 Budget Wednesday, December 20, 2006 8:15 p.m. – Courtroom Mamaroneck Town Center Adoption – 2007 Town Budget 9. Authorization – Mamaroneck & Scarsdale School District Tax Warrants The Administrator said authorization was being requested to collect school taxes for the year 2006. On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was adopted: 7 August 9, 2006 TOWN OF MAMARONECK SCHOOL TAX WARRANT FOR THE YEAR 2006 STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ) TO: Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck in said County YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED , to receive and collect from several persons named in the assessment roll of the Union Free School District in the Town of Mamaroneck, hereunto annexed and herewith delivered to you, the sum of the School Taxes of said School District set opposite their respective names in accordance with provision of Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 (Title 16) and the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto including the amendment made by Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962 and the resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on August 9, 2006. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED , to deposit all such monies so collected by you in virtue of the warrant, to the credit of the Town Of Mamaroneck, in the Bank Of New York, County Trust Region, Mamaroneck, as provided by said Chapter 852 of Laws of 1948 (Title 16) and the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto including the amendment made by Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962 and resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town Of Mamaroneck on August 9, 2006, such taxes being levied against the said School District for the year 2006 for the following purposes, viz: APPROPRIATIONS $ Program Component 73,222,460.00 Administration Component 9,551,336.00 Capitol Component 21,100,344.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $ 103,874,140.00 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $ Revenue-Other Districts & Governments 803,000.00 Revenue form Local Sources 285,000.00 Interest on General Fund Investments 295,000.00 State Aid 5,670,000.00 Refund of Prior Expenses 50,000.00 Appropriated Fund Balance 1,300,000.00 County Sales Tax 950,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES$ 9,353,000.00 TOTAL WARRANT AMOUNT$ 94,521,140.00 LESS AMOUNT TO BE PAID BY STATE (STAR PROGRAM)$ 9,032,748.57 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION$ 85,488,391.43 AND YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED , to make and file with the undersigned Supervisor of the said Town, as required by Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 (Title 16), and the acts amendatory thereof, and supplemental thereto, including the amendment made by Chapter 286 of the Laws of 1962 and the resolution adopted by the Town Board of Mamaroneck, on August 9, 2006, the reports provided for by said Law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said Town to be hereunto affixed this 9th day August 2006. _________________________________ VALERIE MOORE O’KEEFFE SUPERVISOR, TOWN OF MAMARONECK 8 August 9, 2006 TOWN OF MAMARONECK SCHOOL TAX WARRANT FOR THE YEAR 2006 STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ) TO: Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck in said County YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED , to receive and collect from the several persons named in the assessment roll of Union Free School District in the Towns of Scarsdale and Mamaroneck, Scarsdale, New York, hereunto annexed and herewith delivered to you, the sum of the School Taxes of said School District set opposite their respective names in accordance with provision of Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 (Title 16), and the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto including the amendment made by Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962 and the resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on August 9, 2006. AND YOUR ARE HEREBY DIRECTED , to deposit all such monies so collected by you in virtue of the warrant, to the credit of the Town of Mamaroneck, in the Bank of New York, County Trust Region, Mamaroneck, as provided by said Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 (Title 16) and the acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto including the amendment made by Chapter 386 of the Laws of 1962 and the resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on August 9, 2006, such taxes being levied against the said School District for the year 2006 for the following purpose, viz: APPROPRIATIONS $ General Support 13,782,037.00 Pupil Transportation 3,188,922.00 Community Services 289,707.00 Undistributed Expense 34,118,765.00 Capital Reserve 385,000.00 Instructional Services 63,777,614.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS$ 115,542,045.00 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS $ Boundary Line Taxes 150,000.00 Tuition-Special Education 126,300.00 Prior Year Surplus 1,532,500.00 State Aid 5,853,748.00 Parochial Health 189,000.00 Interest from Investments 1,289,000.00 Building Use Fees 86,870.00 Miscellaneous 40,000.00 County Sales Tax Distribution 860,880.00 Transfer from Reserve 4,100.00 Transfer from Debt Service Reserve to Capital Reserve 35,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES $ 10,167,398.00 TOTAL WARRANT AMOUNT $ 105,374,647.00 TOWN OF MAMARONECK SHARE $ 4,999,396.64 LESS AMOUNT TO BE PAID BY STATE (STAR PROGRAM) $ 274,657.58 NET AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $ 4,724,739.06 AND YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED, to make and file with the undersigned Supervisor of the said Town, as required by said Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948 (Title 16), and the acts amendatory thereof, and supplemental thereto, including the amendment made by Chapter 286 of the Laws of 1962 and the resolution adopted by Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, on August 9, 2006, the reports provided for by said Law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said Town to be hereunto affixed this 9th day of August 2006. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 9 August 9, 2006 10. Approval of Certiorari On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was Anderson Book Shop, LLC 96 Chatsworth Avenue Larchmont, NY 10538 Block: 606 Lot: 394 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment 2005 $28,800 $23,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye A.G. Realty, LLC 2050 Boston Post Road Larchmont, NY 10538 Block: 614 Lot: 17 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment 2005 $47,000 $45,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye Robert Bahssin 2128 Boston Post Road Larchmont, NY 10538 Block: 613 Lot: 35 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment 2005 $30,600 $20,000 10 August 9, 2006 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye Alfred Gulla 2030 Boston Post Road Larchmont, NY 10538 Block: 614 Lot: 231 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment 2005 $39,000 $36,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 11. SALARY AUTHORIZATION: SUMMER CONSERVATION CORP On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the appointment of Chelsea Gisando & Zachary Maller to the Summer Conservation Corps. for the months of July and August at an hourly rate of $8.50 effective August 1, 2006. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye TOWN CLERK On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the appointment of Myles Monaghan as a replacement for Jonathan Bingham, as a summer helper in the Town Clerk’s Office at hourly rate of $10.00 effective August 5, 2006. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 11 August 9, 2006 TOWN COURT On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the appointment of Angela Carbajal as a full time temporary clerk position for the Town Court at an hourly rate of $12.00 effective August 23, 2006 through November 22, 2006. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the increase the per diem rate paid to the Town’s school crossing guards from $67.00 a day to $69.00 a day effective September 1, 2006. 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 Supervisor O’Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2006 Town Budget the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: HOMMOCKS POOL: Caline Friedli Alternate Swim Instructor $17.00 per class CAMP MONROE: Christopher Byron Sports Specialist $20 per hour Nicole Lebron Counselor $120 per week Jillian Sigismondo Counselor $120 per week HOMMOCKS PLAYGROUND: Stuart Hemby Sports Specialist $500 per week Paul DeBarry Lifeguard $9.50 per hour Anthony Iuso Counselor $225 per week Guido Lancman Counselor $210 per week James Pappas Counselor $215 per week Ben Roberts Counselor $180 per week Anna Schafler Counselor $215 per week Christina Tuzzolino Counselor $260 per week Peter DellUomo, Jr. Junior Counselor $160 per week Daniel Smith Junior Counselor $160 per week Joshua Margulies Lifeguard *$10.50 per hour Alicia Vignola Lifeguard $ 9.50 per hour 12 August 9, 2006 FUTURE STARS: Margaret Walts Counselor $50.00 per day Jeremiah Riggans Custodian $15.75 per hour CAMP CHATSWORTH: Peter Farah Counselor $160 per week Melinda Farrell Counselor $150 per week April Havranek Counselor $105 per week TENNIS: Evan Brown Instructor $18.00 per hour Will Cohn Instructor $10.00 per hour Henry Compi Instructor $9.00 per hour Alexander Davidson Instructor $12.00 per hour Elizabeth Ingriselli Instructor $10.00 per hour Matthew Kokot Instructor $13.00 per hour Rob Lawner Instructor *$18.00 per hour Evan Perler Instructor *$11/hour & $15/hour Megan Ryan Instructor $10.00 per hour Christopher Sheldon Instructor $10.00 per hour Peter Sorrell Instructor $9.00 per hour David Still Instructor $10.00 per hour Josh Zelenetz Instructor $9.00 per hour MEMORIAL PARK TENNIS COURTS: Christopher Wauchope Attendant $10.50 per hour *change in salary The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 12. Reappointment – Coastal Zone Management Commission On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, Elizabeth Cooney is re-appointed to the position of 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 on August 31, 2009; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, Elizabeth Cooney is appointed to the position of Chairperson to 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 31, 2007. 13 August 9, 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 May 17, 2006 & June 7, 2006 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following minutes were unanimously approved: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from May 17, 2006 as amended. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following was unanimously approved: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from June 7, 2006 as amended. SUPERVISOR REPORTS The Supervisor commended a list of people who work in the Highway and Police Departments for the great job they did during the rain storm that recently passed through our area. She reported that earlier today the Town held a ceremony in honor of Lillian Robustelli, a former Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor, who died 18 months ago. The Town installed a bench in her honor. She thanked Councilwoman Wittner for picking the bench. REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilman Odierna said he attended a recreation meeting where they heard the results of the camps, which were terrific, the children had a good time. He said passes were sent out to pool permit holders to compensate them for the closure. Abby Katz said the Town should have put in a diaper changing station in the locker rooms, and full length mirrors as well as hooks – the curtains on the stalls are missing. Councilwoman Wittner said she attended Coastal Zone Management on July 25. Councilman Winick said they had discussed the parking deck and he just wanted to emphasize that this is not a solution for all their problems at 14 No. Chatsworth. He said Verizon offers FIOS service and offers everything but cable service, he had met with them and was encouraged by what they said. The costs should drop because of the competition. There are dozens of technical issues. Councilwoman Seligson attended Zoning, BAR and Planning Board meetings. She also met with two women who are interested in creating bicycle paths in the Town, which she was going to look into because it would help decrease traffic, speeding and pollution. 14 August 9, 2006 ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson the meeting was unanimously adjourned into at 10:35 PM. Submitted by _________________________________ Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk F:\\Documents\\Minutes\\2006w\\08-09-06.Last.Doc 15