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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON SEPTEMBER 6,
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
Premium River Road
Karen DiBicardi and Elizabeth Gilliams were here to discuss changing the name of the street
(Dillon Road). They said, that they do not receive 75% of deliveries and even the police don’t
know where they are, its confusing to everyone.
Councilman Winick said he did not think changing the name will solve the problem.
Councilwoman Wittner said the residents are doing things that are illegal by using the Pryer
Manor Road address when they live on Dillon Road.
Supervisor O’Keeffe asked if it was a mapped road. Yes, 21 & 23 Dillon Road appear on
maps. Councilwoman Wittner replied that the hill might be a right-of-way. The only way to
get to these two houses now is via the Premium Conservation Area right-of-way.
The Board then held a lengthy discussion on how to handle this matter and it was decided to
do some legal research and put this on for further review at the next work session.
PHA – Administrative Plan
Anna Danoy explained that the plan had to be amended and the Board would have to have a
public hearing to adopt the amendments. She said basically they were changing how they
handle domestic violence victims by giving them priority in housing.
BAR
Councilwoman Seligson said there was discontent amongst the members and she felt the
channels of communication need to be defined. Councilman Winick suggested an architect
be retained as a consultant. A discussion ensued and it was decided by consensus that the
BAR is an advisory board.
FOREST CITY RESIDENTIAL
There was a discussion with Harlan Sexton about the wording of the Special Permit and the
need for new wording for the funding of the parking deck.
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.
September 6, 2006
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Bond Resolution – Water District Financing
The following notice was entered into the record:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, will meet at the Town Hall, 740 West Boston
Post Road, in Mamaroneck, New York, on September 6, 2006, at 8:15 o'clock
P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing upon a
certain map, plan and report, including an estimate of cost, in relation to the
proposed increase and improvement of the facilities of the Water District No. 1,
in said Town, consisting of 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.
Said capital project has been determined to be a 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
("SEQRA"), the implementation of which as proposed, it has determined will
not result in any significant environmental effects. SEQRA documentation is
available in the Office of the Town Clerk where they may be inspected during
normal business hours.
At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the
subject matter thereof.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the hearing
was unanimously opened.
The Town Administrator explained that as previously discussed there is a court order to
build this facility. Of the $62.8 million cost of the plant, the Town of Mamaroneck share of
18.8% is $11.6 million. The recommendation is for a two phase borrowing, beginning with
$4,000,000 in the fall of 2006 and the balance of $7,600,000 in April 2007. The reason for the
two phase borrowing is the Town is eligible for low rate funding from the State Revolving
Loan Fund at a greatly reduced rate, about half of what is normal. Finally, whenever there is
borrowing a public hearing must be held.
Supervisor O'Keeffe noted that at a previous Town Board meeting John Hoch, WJWW
Administrator, and his consultants presented in detail the necessity for building this plant.
Mr. Altieri expressed the need for the board to analyze what mechanism the Town would use
to finance the debt, specifically would a tax levy be employed or would water rates be
increased. His recommendation is for the Board to adjourn this matter to the September
20th Town Board Meeting to give the Board additional time to analyze this.
Supervisor O'Keeffe added the Comptrollers Office has been working diligently to format
recommendations.
Mike Dandry, Journal News, stated he was under the impression that a court order was in
effect to begin construction.
Supervisor O'Keeffe answered yes, as of today there are people beginning work, adding that
not all construction bids are out. We are unhappy with some of the bids received, some
were higher than estimated. We have therefore hired an estimator to help with this process.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby adjourn the
public hearing on borrowing for the Water Filtration Plant to
September 20, 2006 at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as
possible.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING – Moratorium on Illuminated Signs
The following notice was entered into the record:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of
the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 8:15 PM in
Conference Room A, of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck,
New York to consider the adoption of a local law entitled “Second Amendment to
the Moratorium on Illuminated Signs” Law.
Section 1 - Purpose:
The Town Board is concerned about the potential proliferation of brightly
illuminated signs within the Town’s business and industrial districts. By Local
Law No. 6-2006, it enacted a moratorium on the erection of new illuminated signs
to afford the Town Board an opportunity to examine ways to control the erection
of such signs. That moratorium expired on August 31, 2006. Since the moratorium
went into effect, the Board has been studying ways in which such lighting can be
controlled without creating an undue economic burden upon the Town’s
commercial enterprises. The Board needs additional time to complete its
examination. Hence, a short extension moratorium on the erection of illuminated
signs is warranted.
Section 2 - Amendment to a current section of the Code of the Town of
Mamaroneck:
Section 175-12 G of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by
deleting the words “August 31, 2006” therefrom and substituting the words
“November 30, 2006” in their place.
On motion of Councilman Winick, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing was
unanimously declared open.
The Supervisor asked if anyone wished to address the board on this matter.
Burt Mandel, 3 Washington Square, Apt D, said the New York Sports Club put in flood lights
which are obnoxious and too bright.
The Supervisor said they can direct the light downward to be much less disturbing.
There being no further comments, on motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by
Councilman Winick the hearing was declared closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the
board unanimously adopted:
Resolved, that the Town Board finds that the adoption of the
proposed local law regarding illuminated signs is hereby
declared to be a Type II action under the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
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On motion of Councilman Winick, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following local
law was unanimously adopted:
Local Law No. 14- 2006
This local law shall be known as the "Second Amendment to the Moratorium on
Illuminated Signs" Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 - Purpose:
The Town Board is concerned about the potential proliferation of brightly illuminated
signs within the Town's business and industrial districts. By Local Law No. 6-2006, it
enacted a moratorium on the erection of new illuminated signs to afford the Town
Board an opportunity to examine ways to control the erection of such signs. That
moratorium expired on August 31, 2006. Since the moratorium went into effect, the
Board has been studying ways in which such lighting can be controlled without
creating an undue economic burden upon the Town's commercial enterprises. The
Board needs additional time to complete its examination. Hence, a short extension
moratorium on the erection of illuminated signs is warranted.
Section 2 --- Amendment to a current section of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck:
Section 175-12 G. of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by
deleting the words "August 31, 2006" therefrom and substituting the words
"November 30, 2006" in their place.
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 then 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
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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:
A & J. Auto Parts 182.80
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 48.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 48.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 51.25
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 104.63
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 423.60
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 621.90
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 1,501.00
American Gun & Uniform Supply Ltd. 314.25
Atlantic Westchester 453.70
Avaya 51.89
Brake, Clutch & Driveshaft of Westchester, Inc. 115.82
Bronx Ignition, Inc. 250.00
Cabela’s Inc. 91.67
Cablevision 29.95
Cablevision 29.95
Cleaning Systems, Co. 416.18
Community Fire Equipment 252.00
Con Edison 173.66
Embassy Cleaners 81.05
Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 1,481.00
G &K Services 113.98
G & K Services 284.95
High-Tech Car Wash 38.00
IKON Office Solutions 187.35
IKON Office Solutions 249.48
Joseph A. Russo, Jr. 750.00
Motorola 78.00
Nextel 199.29
911 Wear Inc. 833.95
911 Wear Inc. 2,246.00
911 Wear Inc. 3,250.00
Pitt Stop Auto Parts 781.25
Poland Spring 50.10
Poland Spring 79.23
Post Road Plumbing & Heating Supply 23.67
Rye Ford-Subaru 427.64
Sean McCarthy 36.20
Sean McCarthy 397.30
Sean McCarthy 1,567.03
Smith Electric 280.25
TCD Cellular Communications 15.48
Technical Electronics Inc. 1,187.28
Tiffany-Baeder Environmental 1,300.00
Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters Assn. 204.36
Tri-City Auto Parts 269.81
Westchester Elevator 196.35
TOTAL: $21,769.25
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
2. Salary Authorization - Firefighter
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
appointment of John V. Conners as a Firefighter effective
September 9, 2006 at annual salary of $27,000.
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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
3. Service Award Program - Update
Councilwoman Wittner updated the Board on the quarterly report of the Service Awards:
See end of Minutes, Appendix A & B
4. Fire Reports for July and August 2006
Alarm Type Number
Generals 47
Minors 25
Stills 24
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 1
EMS 15
Drills 1
TOTAL 113
Total number of personnel responding: 1,211
Total time working: 51 hours and 5 minutes
Alarm Type Number
Generals 32
Minors 21
Stills 0
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 1
EMS 8
Drills 1
TOTAL 63
Total number of personnel responding: 683
Total time working: 23 hours and 43 minutes
5. Other Business
The Fire Department had 78 calls in 24 hours with 25 men on the job and involved with the
storm.
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The 100 Anniversary of the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department will be celebrated with a
dinner on June 9, 2007, and an open house for the community on September 15, 2007.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Report of Bids – Contract TA 06-04 – Myrtle Boulevard Improvements
Mr. Altieri reported that only one bid was received for this project and the bid was
much higher than expected. The project was bid by Verde Electric for a total of
$373,580.78, we estimated the cost to be $275,000. He therefore recommended the
Board reject the bid and the bid documents would be repackaged by separating the
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traffic signal installation from roadway improvements. After some discussion, on
motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does reject the bid submitted
by Verde Electric for $373,580.78; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to
prepare new bid specifications for the Myrtle Boulevard
Improvement project by separating the Traffic Signal work
from the roadway project.
2. Approval of Certiorari
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the
Town Attorney:
Rova Corporation
60 W Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Block: 916 Lot: 161
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
2005 $28,000 $23,000
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 Councilman Winick, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the
Town Attorney:
Raymond and Victor Nolletti
357 – 365 Mamaroneck Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Block: 906 Lot: 1
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
2005 $30,000 $25,000
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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RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the
Town Attorney:
Centerplum, Inc.
420 Center Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Block: 825 Lot: 369
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
2005 $32,100 $28,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
3. Appointment – Traffic Committee
On motion of Councilman Winick, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it
was
RESOLVED, Doris Kobrin Shaw be and is hereby appointed to
the position of Member D of the Traffic Committee, said term
expiring December 31, 2007; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointments shall be
effective immediately upon the appointee taking and
subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York
Town Law
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
4. Salary Authorization – Ambulance District
School Crossing Guard
Recreation
Ambulance District
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
appointment of Kevin Bunch and Jason Marrero as per diem
paramedics in the Town of Mamaroneck Ambulance District
at a rate of $23.50 per hour, effective August 31, 2006; and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that after a successful completion of a six
month probationary period their hourly rates will be
increased to $24.50 per hour.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
School Crossing Guard
On motion of Councilman Winick, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
appointment of Fran Gabriel as a school crossing guard
effective September 7, 2006 at a per diem rate of $69.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
Recreation
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, 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:
Ashwiri Bhardart, Key Attendant, Hommocks Pool, $7.75 per hour, effective retroactive to
8/14/06
.
Meara Palmer-Young, Lifeguard, Hommocks Fool, $10.25 per hour, effective retroactive to
8/28/06.
Emily Frey, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $10.00 per hour, effective retroactive to 8/16/06.
Courtney Steers, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $10.00 per hour, effective retroactive to
8/8/25/06.
Michael Biaocco, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $9/hour, effective 9/1/06.
Frank Commrade, Skate Guard, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $10/hour, effective 9/1/06.
Richard Garner, Custodian, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $14/hour, effective retroactive to
9/1/06.
Catherine Hughes, Cashier, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $12/hour, effective 9/1/06.
Bobby Lunde, Assistant Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $17/hour, effective retroactive
to 8/29/06.
Jerimiah Riggans, Custodian, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $15.75/hour, effective retroactive to
8/29/06.
Brian Ritz, Assistant Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, 15/hour, effective retroactive to
8/28/06.
James Schroeder, Assistant Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $14/hour, effective
retroactive to 8/29/06.
Joanne Schroeder, Assistant Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $17/hour, effective
retroactive to 8/29/06.
Daniel Smyth, Assistant Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $16/hour, effective retroactive
to 8/29/06.
Nick Tunno, Assistant Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $16/hour, effective retroactive to
8/29/06.
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The Board added the following item to the agenda
5. Set Public Hearing on FCD, Mamaroneck (Forest City Daly)
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the
date for public hearing on the proposed legislation for
FCD Mamaroneck LLC (AKA Forest City Daly) for
October 4, 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 on the Town Clerk’s Bulletin Board.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Aye
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Supervisor O’Keeffe said our area had suffered a tremendous storm over the Labor Day
Weekend, the Town was hit bad with loads of people in Town without power. There were live
wires all over which caused people to be housebound because of the danger. Things are
better now, but power is still out on Cooper, Forest and Old White Plains Road. She drove
around with the Highway Superintendent for two hours assessing the damage. She thanked
Fran Antonelli, Gayle Edmonds, and Carol Braiotta for fielding hundreds of calls. She
thanked Councilwoman Wittner who talked to Con Edison and thanked Steve Altieri who did
a terrific job.
Councilwoman Wittner said Con Edison said their first priority was to hospitals and schools.
The sanitation workers were out cleaning up and they did a fantastic job.
Councilwoman Seligson said one wire came down in Larchmont that burned the earth and
melted the asphalt.
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilman Winick said with the help of Erik Lewis and Steve Altieri, starting Monday,
LMC/TV will be keeping three meetings available at the Town website. In 2007, we will be
able to go to the agenda and click to see a particular item.
Councilwoman Seligson went to the Planning Board meeting and to Zoning. She said our
volunteers on those boards do a tremendous job. She also attended BAR.
Councilwoman Wittner attended a barbeque for the Town’s US Open workers, and went to
the Senior Citizen Barbeque. CZM was postponed, and last night she went to the Fire
Council meeting.
Councilman Odierna said the Human Rights Commission meeting was coming up and there
were many 9-11 events planned.
The Supervisor said this Sunday there would be a 9-11 Memorial service at 4:00 PM at
Memorial Park with a short presentation. She also read certificates of appreciation to
Esther Thaule for serving 40 years as a Crossing Guard and to Dorothy Batsakis for her
service as a Crossing Guard for 22 years.
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Adjourned at 10:20 PM in memory of Rita Grunbaum, a longtime resident who will be
remembered for her many talents, bravery, sympathy and determination. She wrote her
autobiography at 90 years of age.
Submitted by
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Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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