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September 20, 2006
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON SEPTEMBER 20, 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
Absent:Councilman Paul A. Winick
ALSO PRESENT:
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Christina Battalia, Deputy Town Clerk
WORK SESSION
FCD – Special Permit
There was a general discussion on the outline of the permit.
Parking Study
Mr. Altieri said he sent a report to the Board members which summarized the time line
for construction of the parking deck, he said it would take about five to six months from
approval before a shovel hits the ground. The Supervisor said she had appointed the
Town Clerk to serve in an advisory capacity on the Parking Committee – and on the
parking deck.
Sheldrake Trails
There was a discussion on whether dogs should be allowed to run loose on the trail.
Councilwomen Wittner and Seligson said no other conservancy allows dogs.
Mr. Altieri questioned who would enforce a leash law, but agreed dogs should be
leashed. There was then further discussion on enforcement of the current law and how
it could be enforced along the trail.
Kayak Survey
Councilwoman Seligson said she had met with a group of kayakers and they were most
interested in storage space, rather than launch space. They discussed the possibility of
Horseshoe Harbor.
Councilman Odierna said they would like to come to talk to the Board about this.
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Resolution – Town of Greenburg – Burying electrical wires
Supervisor Finer suggested a resolution requiring Con Ed to conduct a feasibility study
of burying electrical wires. Supervisor O’Keeffe said to have Con Edison bury lines is
very expensive. They are buried in the north end of Town and they are not insulated
properly so the power goes out constantly. This last storm caused an outage which
took six days to fix. After further discussion it was decided not to adopt the resolution.
The Supervisor would write a letter to Supervisor Finer explaining why.
School Board
The Supervisor explained that Robin Nichinsky, the newest School Board member had
been assigned as a liaison to the Town Board. In turn, the School Board was asking if
we wished to appoint someone from our Board as liaison to them.
The Board discussed the matter and decided since there was such good communication
and they have TVS (Town, Village, School group) which meets two to four times per year
it wasn’t really necessary.
Supervisor O’Keeffe added that at the last meeting of TVS there was a push for a teen
center, mostly by people from Rye Neck.
Councilman Odierna said we should look at the Greenwich Teen Center, its done well. It
should be partnered by all three municipalities but not school sponsored.
There was then a discussion on the school generator – with the Supervisor saying the
school officials said they were not officially designated as an emergency site. Mr. Altieri
said he would check it out and get it clarified.
Fields
The Supervisor said that Mayor Triffiletti had called a meeting of TVS to discuss the lack
of fields in our communities. There is a group forming to procure fields for small
children and within one day they had generated 57 emails. There will be a meeting
where we put the facts on the table. She said that we should all work together without
going to war. There will be further meetings.
Drainage
The Administrator said there is a need to move forward with the Orchard Road prject
before leaf season. To install drainage basins will cost $30,700. The second project is
York Road, it gets much worse there in winter. This project can be done at a cost of
$39,000, which will install 600 feet of storm drain pipe. Materials and contractors will
cost $38,000 using our own personnel. It will take four to five days on one project and
ten days for the other.
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.
PROCLAMATIONS
Supervisor O'Keeffe read the following Proclamation for Constitution Week:
WHEREAS, September 17, 2006 marks the 219th anniversary of
the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America by
delegates to the Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, by an Act of Congress on February 29, 1952, the date
of September 17 has been annually declared Citizenship Day;
and
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WHEREAS, Constitution Week was designated by a Joint Act of
Congress August 2, 1956 \[36 U.S.C. 159\]; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States of America, the
guardian of our liberties, is a product of reflection and choice,
embodying the principles of limited government in a Republic
dedicated to rule by law, not by men; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition
to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary and
to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate it.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that I, Valerie Moore O’Keeffe, Supervisor of the
Town of Mamaroneck, and the Town Board do hereby proclaim
September 17, 2006 and the week of September 17-23, 2006.
Councilwoman Seligson read the following Proclamation for Rose Wysk:
WHEREAS, Rose Tomaskovicz Wysk was born on September
26, 1906 in Sunderland, Massachusetts, the eldest of 6 children
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whom she helped to raise and is celebrating her 100 birthday;
and
WHEREAS, Rose and Connie Wysk were married on October
20, 1926 in New Rochelle. Connie passed away in 1951; and
WHEREAS, Rose and her husband raised 3 children, Dorothy
DeFalco, a Crossing Guard for the Town of Mamaroneck at
Murray Avenue School for 25 years before she passed away in
February 1992, Susan Quillinan who passed away in February
1995, and Patricia Patterson who presently lives in Rye and
has been very active in the City of Rye for 17 years as Director
of the Senior Citizens Program at Rye Recreation; and
WHEREAS, Rose did sewing, alterations, and tailoring from
home for most of her adult life until approximately 1997 in
order to care for and support her family. She worked for Sylvia
Cluxton Dress Shop and did housework until 1990; and
WHEREAS, Rose was an avid gardener for many year and
always shared her bounty with family, neighbors, and friends;
and
WHEREAS, Rose is a devoted mother, grandmother of 8, great
grandmother of 8 and great, great grandmother of 1. Her
family has meant the world to her.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Valerie Moore
O’Keeffe, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, and the
Town Board members hereby extend best wishes for a happy
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and healthy 100 birthday and congratulate Rose on becoming
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a CENTENARIAN BY CELEBRATING HER 100 BIRTHDAY.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Amendment – Section 8 Public Housing Administrative Plan
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town
Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at
8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible, in the Court Room of the Town
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Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to review the
Town of Mamaroneck Public Housing Agency Annual PHA Plan for Fiscal
Year 2007.
The full text of this Plan may be examined at the Town Clerk’s Office or the
Public Housing Authority Office during regular business hours (Monday
through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or until 4:00 PM during June, July and
August) at 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that at said Public Hearing all persons
interested will be given an opportunity to be heard and that all persons are
invited to submit written comments prior thereto.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by councilwoman Wittner, the Public
Hearing was unanimously opened.
Supervisor O'Keeffe introduced Anna Danoy, Community Services Director, who gave
the following presentation:
On January 5, 2006, President Bush signed into law the Violence Against Women
and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005” (PL 109-162),
reauthorizing and expanding among other things, provisions of the Violence
Against Women Act (VAWA) originally enacted in 1994.
HUD issued PIH Notice 2006-23 on June 23, 2006 concerning the required
implementation of this Act, however they have not yet promulgated regulations
concerning specific implementation guidelines. The proposed amendments to
the PHA plan contained herein are subject to change upon issuance of further
guidance from HUD.
Impact on PHAs administering the Section 8 Tenant Based Assistance Voucher
Program:
1. VAWA requires that PHAs amend five year and annual PHA Plans to contain
information regarding any goals, activities, objectives, policies or programs of
the PHA that are intended to support or assist victims of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault or stalking.
A. Current Policy, to be added to the Five Year and Annual Plan for 2007:
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA gives preference on the waiting list (in this
order) to applicants who, at the time of application:
i. Live, work or have been hired to work in the Town of Mamaroneck or
Village of Larchmont
ii. Live, work or have been hired to work in the Village of Mamaroneck
(the portion that is within the Town of Mamaroneck only)
iii. Senior Citizens (62 and older), people with disabilities and veterans
iv. Working families earning 30% or less of the median income by family
size
v. Families involuntarily displaced by fire, natural disaster, hate crime,
witness protection program, domestic violence, inaccessibility due to
disability, or government or landlord action
Applicants may receive more than one preference based on the above criteria,
thereby ranking them higher on the waiting list. Applicants who reside within
the jurisdiction and are victims of domestic violence receive higher priority on
the waiting list. Temporary residence in a domestic violence shelter within
the jurisdiction also affords victims of domestic violence a residency
preference at the time of application.
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA will provide Town and Village Police
Departments with information about the housing assistance offered so that
they may make this information available in the event that they are called to
respond to or become aware of situations involving domestic violence.”
2. VAWA requires that PHAs apply new screening, admission, eviction and
termination of assistance requirements regarding domestic violence, dating
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violence and stalking victims in all Section 8 programs. It further describes
certifications which housing administrators may request regarding an applicant
or tenant’s status as a victim, thereby entitling the applicant or tenant to certain
protections. VAWA also implements additional confidentiality requirements for
victim records. Lastly, VAWA requires PHAs to notify tenants and landlords of
their rights and responsibilities under this law.
Proposed Amendment to Existing Sections of the Administrative Plan:
Add to existing section on page 10 entitled Selection and Screening just before
the sentence “An application packet accompanies…”
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA will notify applicants and tenants of their
rights and obligations under Violence Against Women Act as they relate to
the housing assistance provided by the PHA. This notice will include
federal definitions of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and
immediate family member.
Add to existing section on page 10/11 entitled Criminal Activity Screening
following the paragraph beginning with ”Upon receipt and review of …”:
Federal regulations prohibit the PHA from denying admission to or
terminating assistance of an otherwise qualified applicant, participant or
immediate member of a participant’s family who is a victim of the domestic
violence, dating violence, or stalking.
Add to existing section on page 14 entitled Definitions and Eligibility:
An involuntarily displaced family may also be one that is required to move
as a result of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking.”
Replace last paragraph on page 17 in existing section entitled Verification of
Preferences… domestic violence to read:
Applicants claiming a preference as a victim of domestic violence, dating
violence or stalking must provide written verification on a HUD-approved
certification form, or other form deemed acceptable by the PHA, that the
individual is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, and
that the incident or incidents in question are bona fide incidents of such
actual or threatened abuse. Such certification must include the name of
the perpetrator (a HUD requirement).
In lieu of a HUD-approved certification form, applicants may submit a
notarized statement from a professional employee, agent or volunteer of a
victim services provider, an attorney, or a medical professional from
whom the victim has sought assistance in addressing domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault or stalking, or the effects of the abuse, in
which the professional attests under penalty of perjury to the
professional’s belief that the incident or incidents in question are bona
fide incidents of abuse. The applicant/victim of domestic violence, dating
violence or stalking must also sign the statement attesting to the validity
of the documentation. If available, a police report and/or court record
must be attached.
Applicants must provide such certification within 14 business days after
the PHA requests such certification in writing. Applicants who fail to
submit the requested certification within the 14 business day timeframe
will not be entitled to a preference on the waiting list and if admitted to the
program, will not be entitled to certain termination and eviction protections
available to victims of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking
afforded under the federal regulations. An extension of the deadline may
be provided, at the Director’s sole discretion.
The certification information provided by the victim will treated as
confidential and will not be entered into any shared database nor provided
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to any related entity except when disclosure is consented to by the
individual in writing, required for use in eviction proceedings, or otherwise
required by law.
Add to existing section on page 22 entitled Locating Suitable Housing following
the paragraph that begins with “A family whose head or spouse…”:
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA may not terminate or deny a tenant, who is
otherwise in compliance with the program, the opportunity to relocate
under the portability provisions of the Housing Choice Voucher program in
situations where the tenant violated the assisted lease in order to protect
the health and safety of an individual who is or has been the victim of
domestic violence, dating violence or stalking and who reasonably
believed he or she was imminently threatened by harm from further
violence if he or she remained in the assisted unit.
Amend last paragraph on page 29 in existing section entitled Determining who
continues receiving assistance if a family breaks up:
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA will, when notified, honor court orders
addressing rights of access to or control of the property, including civil
protection orders issued to protect the victim and issued to address the
distribution or possession of property among household members in
cases where a family breaks up.
Add to the end of existing section on page 38 entitled Grounds for Termination of
Assistance:
Incidents of actual or threatened domestic violence, dating violence or
stalking will not be construed as a serious or repeated violation of the
lease by the victim or threatened victim of that violence and shall not be
good cause for terminating the assistance to any participant or immediate
member of the participant’s family who is the victim or threatened victim
of that domestic violence, dating violence or stalking.
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA may terminate assistance to remove a
household member who engages in criminal acts of physical violence
against family members or others, without terminating assistance to, or
otherwise penalize the victim(s) of that violence who are authorized
members of the household.
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA may terminate assistance for violations of
the lease related to the incident or incidents of domestic violence, dating
violence or stalking in situations where the PHA can demonstrate, based
on a preponderance of evidence, that an actual or imminent threat to other
tenants or those employed at or providing service to the tenant exists if
that tenant is not terminated from assistance, as long as the PHA does not
hold the victim to a more demanding standard than other tenants.
Additional Amendments
Following are additional amendments recommended to clarify, document and/or
enhance existing policies in the current Administrative Plan.
Add to existing section on page 1 entitled Statement of Policies and Objectives
following the second paragraph:
In the event that any policies, procedures or other statements contained herein
are found to be contrary to federal housing regulations governing the Housing
Choice Voucher Program, the federal regulations will prevail. Any policies,
procedures or practices engaged in by the Town of Mamaroneck PHA that are
inadvertently omitted from this Administrative Plan shall be reviewed upon
discovery and the plan amended.
Add to existing section on page 20/21 entitled Changes in Voucher Size following the
second paragraph:
A family that consists of one or more elderly, near-elderly or disabled persons
may request that the PHA approve a live-in aide to reside in the unit and provide
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necessary supportive services for a family member who is a person with
disabilities.
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA will approve a live in aide if needed as a
reasonable accommodation in accordance with federal regulations and
definitions, to make the program accessible to and usable by the family member
with a disability. Approval of a live-in aide may require a family to move to a new
unit in order to accommodate the addition of a live in aide in the household.
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA may at any time refuse to approve a particular
person as a live in aide.
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA may also withdraw approval of a live in aide if the
person:
commits fraud, bribery or any other corrupt or criminal act in connection
with any federal housing program;
commits drug-related criminal activity or violent criminal activity
the person currently owes rent or other amounts to the PHA or another
PHA in conjunction with any federal housing assistance
commits any act that threatens the health, safety and right to peaceful
enjoyment of the premises by other residents or persons residing in the
immediate vicinity
In the event that approval of a live in aide is withdrawn, the aide will be required
to vacate the premises within 30 days from the date notice is given.
Add to existing section on page 20/21 entitled Changes in Voucher Size following the
last paragraph:
In accordance with federal regulations, the Town of Mamaroneck PHA will issue a
voucher for the family to relocate to an acceptable unit as soon as possible upon
the PHA’s determination that a family is residing in a unit with:
a larger number of bedrooms than is appropriate for the family unit size
under the Town of Mamaroneck PHA subsidy standards, and
a gross rent for the unit, equal to the contract rent plus any utility
allowance for the unit size leased that exceeds the fair market rent limit for
the family unit size under the PHA subsidy standard.
Add to existing section on page 22 entitled Locating Suitable Housing following
“Families participating in the Housing Choice…”
Families who are in good standing with the Town of Mamaroneck PHA and who
wish to relocate to an area outside the jurisdiction of the Town of Mamaroneck
PHA may request to do so in writing. Families must be current on their rent, must
give their landlord at least 30 days written notice, and must comply with all
federal regulations governing portability.
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA reserves the right to deny portability to any family
who wishes to relocate to a jurisdiction where the payment standard or
occupancy standard exceeds that of the Town of Mamaroneck and the receiving
PHA is not absorbing the family into their own program when budgetary
restrictions prohibit paying a higher housing assistance payment.
Add to existing section on page 30 entitled Determining Annual Income following the list
beginning with “Income includes…”:
As part of the screening and admission process, and annual recertification
process, all tenants will be required to provide this office with a current credit
report from one of the major credit reporting agencies. Tenants may be asked to
access their credit report on line during their recertification appointment visit if
they have not already included it with their recertification paperwork.
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Implementation Timetable Required To Comply With HUD Regulations
8/9/06 Town Board establishes 9/20/06 as the date of the Public Hearing
and
announces that the review period is open
8/9/2006 – 9/19/06 Proposed Five Year and Annual plans available for public review
and comment in the Town Clerk’s office and the PHA office
Resident Advisory Board is given an opportunity to review and
comment on the proposed plans; comments are incorporated into
the proposed plans
9/20/06 Public hearing is held; Town Board votes on plans
9/21/06 Proposed plan is finalized and submitted to Westchester County
Planning Department (Norma Drummond) for review and
certification.
Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if anyone had any questions or comments.
Supervisor O'Keeffe asked Ms. Danoy to explain who can apply for a housing voucher.
Ms. Danoy explained that everyone can apply, but preference points are given to Town
and Village Residents. Of the 1,000 people who applied, 100 were from our area, adding
that if they currently live here and move, they can move with our voucher.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the public
hearing was unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board finds that the adoption of the
proposed Amendment to the Public Housing Authority
Administrative Plan is hereby declared to be a Type II action
under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA)
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, 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:
HUD-Required Amendments
Violence Against Women Act
Background:
On January 5, 2006, President Bush signed into law the Violence Against Women
and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005” (PL 109-162),
reauthorizing and expanding among other things, provisions of the Violence
Against Women Act (VAWA) originally enacted in 1994.
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HUD issued PIH Notice 2006-23 on June 23, 2006 concerning the required
implementation of this Act, however they have not yet promulgated regulations
concerning specific implementation guidelines. The proposed amendments to
the PHA plan contained herein are subject to change upon issuance of further
guidance from HUD.
Impact on PHAs administering the Section 8 Tenant Based Assistance Voucher
Program:
3. VAWA requires that PHAs amend five year and annual PHA Plans to contain
information regarding any goals, activities, objectives, policies or programs of
the PHA that are intended to support or assist victims of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault or stalking.
B. Current Policy, to be added to the Five Year and Annual Plan for 2007:
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA gives preference on the waiting list (in this
order) to applicants who, at the time of application:
i. Live, work or have been hired to work in the Town of Mamaroneck or
Village of Larchmont
ii. Live, work or have been hired to work in the Village of Mamaroneck
(the portion that is within the Town of Mamaroneck only)
iii. Senior Citizens (62 and older), people with disabilities and veterans
iv. Working families earning 30% or less of the median income by family
size
v. Families involuntarily displaced by fire, natural disaster, hate crime,
witness protection program, domestic violence, inaccessibility due to
disability, or government or landlord action
Applicants may receive more than one preference based on the above criteria,
thereby ranking them higher on the waiting list. Applicants who reside within
the jurisdiction and are victims of domestic violence receive higher priority on
the waiting list. Temporary residence in a domestic violence shelter within
the jurisdiction also affords victims of domestic violence a residency
preference at the time of application.
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA will provide Town and Village Police
Departments with information about the housing assistance offered so that
they may make this information available in the event that they are called to
respond to or become aware of situations involving domestic violence.”
4. VAWA requires that PHAs apply new screening, admission, eviction and
termination of assistance requirements regarding domestic violence, dating
violence and stalking victims in all Section 8 programs. It further describes
certifications which housing administrators may request regarding an applicant
or tenant’s status as a victim, thereby entitling the applicant or tenant to certain
protections. VAWA also implements additional confidentiality requirements for
victim records. Lastly, VAWA requires PHAs to notify tenants and landlords of
their rights and responsibilities under this law.
Proposed Amendment to Existing Sections of the Administrative Plan:
Add to existing section on page 10 entitled Selection and Screening just before
the sentence “An application packet accompanies…”
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA will notify applicants and tenants of their
rights and obligations under Violence Against Women Act as they relate to
the housing assistance provided by the PHA. This notice will include
federal definitions of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and
immediate family member.
Add to existing section on page 10/11 entitled Criminal Activity Screening
following the paragraph beginning with ”Upon receipt and review of …”:
Federal regulations prohibit the PHA from denying admission to or
terminating assistance of an otherwise qualified applicant, participant or
immediate member of a participant’s family who is a victim of the domestic
violence, dating violence, or stalking.
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Add to existing section on page 14 entitled Definitions and Eligibility:
An involuntarily displaced family may also be one that is required to move
as a result of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking.”
Replace last paragraph on page 17 in existing section entitled Verification of
Preferences… domestic violence to read:
Applicants claiming a preference as a victim of domestic violence, dating
violence or stalking must provide written verification on a HUD-approved
certification form, or other form deemed acceptable by the PHA, that the
individual is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, and
that the incident or incidents in question are bona fide incidents of such
actual or threatened abuse. Such certification must include the name of
the perpetrator (a HUD requirement).
In lieu of a HUD-approved certification form, applicants may submit a
notarized statement from a professional employee, agent or volunteer of a
victim services provider, an attorney, or a medical professional from
whom the victim has sought assistance in addressing domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault or stalking, or the effects of the abuse, in
which the professional attests under penalty of perjury to the
professional’s belief that the incident or incidents in question are bona
fide incidents of abuse. The applicant/victim of domestic violence, dating
violence or stalking must also sign the statement attesting to the validity
of the documentation. If available, a police report and/or court record
must be attached.
Applicants must provide such certification within 14 business days after
the PHA requests such certification in writing. Applicants who fail to
submit the requested certification within the 14 business day timeframe
will not be entitled to a preference on the waiting list and if admitted to the
program, will not be entitled to certain termination and eviction protections
available to victims of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking
afforded under the federal regulations. An extension of the deadline may
be provided, at the Director’s sole discretion.
The certification information provided by the victim will treated as
confidential and will not be entered into any shared database nor provided
to any related entity except when disclosure is consented to by the
individual in writing, required for use in eviction proceedings, or otherwise
required by law.
Add to existing section on page 22 entitled Locating Suitable Housing following
the paragraph that begins with “A family whose head or spouse…”:
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA may not terminate or deny a tenant, who is
otherwise in compliance with the program, the opportunity to relocate
under the portability provisions of the Housing Choice Voucher program in
situations where the tenant violated the assisted lease in order to protect
the health and safety of an individual who is or has been the victim of
domestic violence, dating violence or stalking and who reasonably
believed he or she was imminently threatened by harm from further
violence if he or she remained in the assisted unit.
Amend last paragraph on page 29 in existing section entitled Determining who
continues receiving assistance if a family breaks up:
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA will, when notified, honor court orders
addressing rights of access to or control of the property, including civil
protection orders issued to protect the victim and issued to address the
distribution or possession of property among household members in
cases where a family breaks up.
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Add to the end of existing section on page 38 entitled Grounds for Termination of
Assistance:
Incidents of actual or threatened domestic violence, dating violence or
stalking will not be construed as a serious or repeated violation of the
lease by the victim or threatened victim of that violence and shall not be
good cause for terminating the assistance to any participant or immediate
member of the participant’s family who is the victim or threatened victim
of that domestic violence, dating violence or stalking.
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA may terminate assistance to remove a
household member who engages in criminal acts of physical violence
against family members or others, without terminating assistance to, or
otherwise penalize the victim(s) of that violence who are authorized
members of the household.
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA may terminate assistance for violations of
the lease related to the incident or incidents of domestic violence, dating
violence or stalking in situations where the PHA can demonstrate, based
on a preponderance of evidence, that an actual or imminent threat to other
tenants or those employed at or providing service to the tenant exists if
that tenant is not terminated from assistance, as long as the PHA does not
hold the victim to a more demanding standard than other tenants.
Additional Amendments
Following are additional amendments recommended to clarify, document and/or
enhance existing policies in the current Administrative Plan.
Add to existing section on page 1 entitled Statement of Policies and Objectives
following the second paragraph:
In the event that any policies, procedures or other statements contained herein
are found to be contrary to federal housing regulations governing the Housing
Choice Voucher Program, the federal regulations will prevail. Any policies,
procedures or practices engaged in by the Town of Mamaroneck PHA that are
inadvertently omitted from this Administrative Plan shall be reviewed upon
discovery and the plan amended.
Add to existing section on page 20/21 entitled Changes in Voucher Size following the
second paragraph:
A family that consists of one or more elderly, near-elderly or disabled persons
may request that the PHA approve a live-in aide to reside in the unit and provide
necessary supportive services for a family member who is a person with
disabilities.
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA will approve a live in aide if needed as a
reasonable accommodation in accordance with federal regulations and
definitions, to make the program accessible to and usable by the family member
with a disability. Approval of a live-in aide may require a family to move to a new
unit in order to accommodate the addition of a live in aide in the household.
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA may at any time refuse to approve a particular
person as a live in aide.
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA may also withdraw approval of a live in aide if the
person:
commits fraud, bribery or any other corrupt or criminal act in connection
with any federal housing program;
commits drug-related criminal activity or violent criminal activity
the person currently owes rent or other amounts to the PHA or another
PHA in conjunction with any federal housing assistance
commits any act that threatens the health, safety and right to peaceful
enjoyment of the premises by other residents or persons residing in the
immediate vicinity
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In the event that approval of a live in aide is withdrawn, the aide will be required
to vacate the premises within 30 days from the date notice is given.
Add to existing section on page 20/21 entitled Changes in Voucher Size following the
last paragraph:
In accordance with federal regulations, the Town of Mamaroneck PHA will issue a
voucher for the family to relocate to an acceptable unit as soon as possible upon
the PHA’s determination that a family is residing in a unit with:
a larger number of bedrooms than is appropriate for the family unit size
under the Town of Mamaroneck PHA subsidy standards, and
a gross rent for the unit, equal to the contract rent plus any utility
allowance for the unit size leased that exceeds the fair market rent limit for
the family unit size under the PHA subsidy standard.
Add to existing section on page 22 entitled Locating Suitable Housing following
“Families participating in the Housing Choice…”
Families who are in good standing with the Town of Mamaroneck PHA and who
wish to relocate to an area outside the jurisdiction of the Town of Mamaroneck
PHA may request to do so in writing. Families must be current on their rent, must
give their landlord at least 30 days written notice, and must comply with all
federal regulations governing portability.
The Town of Mamaroneck PHA reserves the right to deny portability to any family
who wishes to relocate to a jurisdiction where the payment standard or
occupancy standard exceeds that of the Town of Mamaroneck and the receiving
PHA is not absorbing the family into their own program when budgetary
restrictions prohibit paying a higher housing assistance payment.
Add to existing section on page 30 entitled Determining Annual Income following the list
beginning with “Income includes…”:
As part of the screening and admission process, and annual recertification
process, all tenants will be required to provide this office with a current credit
report from one of the major credit reporting agencies. Tenants may be asked to
access their credit report on line during their recertification appointment visit if
they have not already included it with their recertification paperwork.
Implementation Timetable Required To Comply With HUD Regulations
8/9/06 Town Board establishes 9/20/06 as the date of the Public Hearing
and
announces that the review period is open
8/9/2006 – 9/19/06 Proposed Five Year and Annual plans available for public review
and comment in the Town Clerk’s office and the PHA office
Resident Advisory Board is given an opportunity to review and
comment on the proposed plans; comments are incorporated into
the proposed plans
9/20/06 Public hearing is held; Town Board votes on plans
9/21/06 Proposed plan is finalized and submitted to Westchester County
Planning Department (Norma Drummond) for review and
certification.
10/10/2006 Final Plan is submitted to HUD (at least 75 days prior to the start of
The PHA fiscal year of 1/1/2007)
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
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September 20, 2006
PUBLIC HEARING
ADJOURNED BOND RESOULUTION WATER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does
hereby adjourn said public hearing until October 4, 2006.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
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
Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilman 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
ABSENT: Commissioner: Paul A. Winick
1. Fire Claims
Commissioner Odierna presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on
motion of Commissioner Odierna, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, 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 as
amended:
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 39.50
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 75.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 148.25
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 588.90
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 2,340.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 3,455.00
Avaya 51.89
Community Fire Equipment 215.00
Con Edison 180.07
IKON Office Solutions 175.30
J. A. Jackson Corporation 100.00
Pitt Stop Auto Parts 15.59
Pitt Stop Auto Parts 185.43
Pronto Printer 297.13
Rye Ford-Subaru 167.27
Gary Siegel 500.00
Sound Shore Contracting Inc. 904.33
Trilex 105.75
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Trilex 144.50
Trilex 157.50
Verizon Wireless 13.07
Verizon 13.05
Westchester Elevator 196.35
Winzer Corporation 14.69
TOTAL
10,083.57
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
2. Consideration – Stipulation of Settlement – Firefighters
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approved
the Stipulation of Settlement with the Firefighters as
follows; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to
execute said contract on behalf of the Town.
Stipulation of Agreement made and entered into this 29th day of August, 2006 by and
between the negotiating committees for the Town of Mamaroneck and the Town of
Mamaroneck Professional Firefighters Association Local 898, International
Association of Firefighters.
Whereas, the parties have engaged in negotiations in good faith and in an effort to arrive
at a successor agreement to a contract that expired December 31, and;
2005,
Whereas, the parties have arrived at a tentative agreement;
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties
hereby stipulate and agree as follows:
1. The provisions of the stipulation are subject to ratification by the respective
parties to the contract.
2. The respective negotiating committees agree to recommend this stipulation
for ratification.
3. All proposals not covered herein made by either party during the course of
negotiations shall be deemed withdrawn.
4. The provisions of the prior agreement shall be carried forward except as
modified in this stipulation.
5. Unless otherwise noted, all dates involving the duration of the agreement
shall be confirmed to the duration of the negotiated agreement
Section 16—Education and Training
(16.8b) Firefighters hired after 1/1/06 who have not transferred from other Fire Districts
and are required to complete training at the Fire Academy will be advised that if they
resign to accept a position as a firefighter with another municipality before their second
anniversary of employment, they will be responsible for reimbursing some portion of the
cost of their training at the Academy. Those who leave before their first anniversary will
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be responsible for reimbursing the Department 50% of the training expense. Those who
transfer between their first and second anniversaries will be responsible for reimbursing
of the cost.
25%
Section 22- Pension and Benefit Plans
(22.3) Add: Effective 1/1/06, all firefighters hired after this date will contribute 1% of their
annual salary toward individual health insurance contracts and 2% of their annual salary
for family contract coverage for the first five years of employment. From year six until
retirement, they will contribute 1.5% of their annual salary toward individual health
insurance contract coverage and 2.5% of their annual salary toward family contract
coverage.
(22.4) correct to read “G.E. Dental Plan.” (simply a wording change)
Section 28 –Uniforms
(28 (1b) ) Commencing with their second year of employment, firefighters shall receive
an annual allotment of two hundred seventy-five dollars ($275) in 2007, and three
hundred dollars ($300) in 2008 for the express purpose of purchasing the required
Uniforms and/or additional firefighting equipment not supplied by the Town.
Section — Physical Examinations
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(New 29. 2) Random Drug Testing - Random drug testing will be administered for up to
twenty-four (24) times during a period oftwenty-four (24) months to firefighters who
have tested positive after an accident or who have tested positive as the result of a
reasonable suspicion test. After the firefighter returns to work,the provisions of the
Alcohol and Drug policy apply.
Section 30 -Wages
(30.1) The following annual salary structures shall apply to the Town ofMamaroneck
firefighters:
Starting Firefighter 1/1/06 - 12/31/08: $32,000
1/1/06 1/1/07 1/1/08
3.5% 3.65% 4.0%
First Grade Firefighter $72,617 $75,522 $78,618
Lieutenant $82,997 $86,317 $89,856
(30.1a) EMT stipend. Firefighters will receive an annual stipend of six hundred dollars
($600) in 2006, seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) in 2007, and seven hundred fifty dollars
($750) in 2008, in consideration of their status as emergency medical technicians. This
stipend shall be paid in April of each year and will not be included in a firefighter’s base
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
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 – Easement Agreement – Westchester Joint Water Works
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On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve
the easement agreement between Varela Reality, LLC and the
Westchester Joint Water Works, and the Town of Mamaroneck for
the parcel known Varela Lane, Section 1, Block 130, lot 49 through 71
(partial).
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
2. Authorization – Transfer of Funds – Town Records Room
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Board of the Town of Mamaroneck does
hereby approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $6,620.00
from the reserve fund of the general Town budget to Capital Project
H1997.1620.5001 (Town Center) for the purchase and installation of
metal shelving for the Records Room at the Town Center.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
3. Resolution – National Incident Management System
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the
following was approved;
WHEREAS, in Homeland Security Directive (HSPD)-5, the President
directed the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to
develop and administer a National Incident Management System
(NIMS), which would provide a consistent nationwide approach for
federal, state, local and tribal governments to work together more
effectively to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from
domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size or complexity; and
WHEREAS, the collective input and guidance from all federal, state,
local and tribal homeland security partners has been, and will
continue to be, vital to the development, effective implementation
and utilization of a comprehensive NIMS; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that all federal, state, local, and tribal
emergency management agencies and personnel coordinate their
efforts to effectively and efficiently provide the highest levels of
incident management; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the most efficient and effective incident
management it is critical that federal, state, local, and tribal
organizations utilize standardized terminology, standardized
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organizational structures, uniform personnel qualification
standards, uniform standards for planning, training andexercising,
comprehensive resource management, and designated incident
facilities during emergencies or disasters; and
WHEREAS, the NIMS standardized procedures for managing
personnel, communications, facilities and resources will improve
the state’s ability to utilize federal funding to enhance local and
state agency readiness, maintain first responder safety, and
streamline incident management processes; and
WHEREAS, the Incident Command System components of NIMS
are already an integral part of various incident management
activities in the Town of Mamaroneck including public safety and
emergency response organizations training programs; and
WHEREAS, the National Commission of Terrorist Attacks (9-11
Commission) recommended adoption of a standardized Incident
Command System; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Supervisor and Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck hereby mandate the National Incident Management
System be utilized for all incident management in the Town of
Mamaroneck.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
4. Authorization – Quit Claim Deed - Block 124 Lot 700 – 136 Laurel Avenue
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board authorizes a Quit
Claim Deed between the Town of Mamaroneck and Richard and
Toniann Smith for the parcel known as Block 124 Lot 700 on
Laurel Avenue; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby
authorize the Town Administrator, Stephen V. Altieri to execute
the Quit Claim Deed as approved by the Town Attorney.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
5. Appointment – Board of Assessment
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
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RESOLVED, Jeanne Kiernan is appointed to the position
of Alternate Member of the Board of Assessment; 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 September 30, 2011.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
6. SALARY AUTHORIZATION
RECREATION
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, 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:
SKATING SCHOOL
Alana Kelton Director $17,000.00 for season
Martina Dvorak Instructor $17.00 per class
Claudine Ferrara Instructor $17.00 per class
Mary Marchiselli Instructor $17.00 per class
Sheryl McSherry Instructor $17.00 per class
Kami Netri Instructor $17.00 per class
Kristi Tortorella Instructor $17.00 per class
Jenny Cocker Instructor $16.00 per class
Amy Schliftman Instructor $16.00 per class
Julie Schliftman Instructor $16.00 per class
HOMMOCKS POOL
Stephanie Allen Alternate Manager $16.00 per hour
Ann Anderson Alternate Manager $17.00 per hour
E.M.S. Lifeguard $25.00 per session
Ashwin Bhandari Key Attendant $7.75 per hour
Julia Caro Lifeguard $7.75 per hour
Swim Instructor $17.00 per hour
Kathleen Corsetti Lifeguard $7.75 per hour
Jill Diamond Lifeguard $8.75 per hour
E.M.S. Lifeguard $25.00per session
Craig Kalinowski Lifeguard $8.50 per hour
John Keenan Manager $18.50 per hour
Swim Instructor $19.00 per hour
Annie Kravet Lifeguard $8.25 per hour
Megan Manion Key Attendant $7.75 per hour
Sara Matthias Key Attendant $8.00 per hour
Barbara Mendes Key Attendant $10.50 per hour
Tamara Muscarell E.M.S. Lifeguard $32.00 per session
Lindsay Naughton Key Attendant $7.75 per hour
Sean O’Connor Lifeguard $7.75 per hour
Shannon O’Neill Lifeguard $8.00 per hour
Wayne Pollak Manager $17.00 per hour
Katie Ragone Lifeguard $8.00 per hour
Jon Rubin Lifeguard $8.75 per hour
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Rebecca Sobel Lifeguard $8.00 per hour
Caroline Spader Lifeguard $7.75 per hour
Swim Instructor $17.00 per hour
E.M.S. Lifeguard $25.00 per session
Thomas Spader Lifeguard $8.75 per hour
Jamie Valentinetti Lifeguard $8.25 per hour
Melissa Weaver Swim Instructor $18.50 per hour
HOMMOCKS PARK ICE RINK
Michael Alberico E.M.T. $1 1 .50 per hour
Daniel Caldarola Skate Guard $9.00 per hour
John Carnes E.M.T. $11.50 perhour
Catherine Hughes Cashier $12.50 per hour
Patrick Nadoiske Skate Room Attendant $9.00 per hour
RECREATION OFFICE
Joann Grant Office Aide $12.00 per hour
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
TOWN POLICE
This salary authorization was HELD OVER
COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it
was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
authorize the appointment of Susan Rooney to
the position of Intermediate Account Clerk in the
Comptroller’s Office effective October 19, 2006 at
an annual salary of $42,085.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
ADDED ITEMS
7. Authorization – Parking Study
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it
was
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RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby
approve the Parking study in the Washington Square Area to
be conducted by BFJ Planning for the amount of $13,100.00;
and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby
authorize the Town Administrator to execute said agreement.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
8. Approval of Certiorari
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it
was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby
authorizes the settlement of the following tax
certiorari on the following terms:
All Star Realty Group, Inc.
2517 Boston Post Road
Larchmont, NY
10538
Block:Lot: 101
504
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
2005 $19,000 $15,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby
authorizes the settlement of the following tax certiorari
on the following terms:
690 Mamaroneck Avenue Corp.
690 Mamaroneck Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Block: 819 Lot: 41
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
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2005 $27,000 $23,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 21, 2006 & July 5, 2006
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it
was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve
the Board minutes from June 21, 2006 as amended.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it
was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve
the Board minutes from July 5, 2006 as amended.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Winick - Absent
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O’Keeffe - Aye
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Supervisor O’Keeffe did receive a written communication in reference to the Forest City
Special Use Permit which will be read at the next public hearing that will be held on
October 4, 2006.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL
Supervisor O’Keeffe asked if anyone had any oral communication.
Councilman Odierna stated that a few of the residents of the town brought to his
attention the infamous yellow lines that were painted. A few express there feelings that
the black top should be placed on top of the old lines and then the repainting could be
done.
The Town Administrator stated we had a lot of rain this summer so the dates for striping
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kept on changing. The minute we had good weather the company just went out.
Unfortunately we didn’t have enough time for notification. The lines that we are talking
about are located on Rockland Avenue and Harmon Drive along the NY Thruway.
Councilman Odierna continued with his oral communications with his attendance to the
Recreation Commission Meeting that was held on September 12, 2006. There was a lot
of talk about the frustration over the pool during the summer; The ladders were very
close to the wall to climb out of the pool older pool. The recreation commission is
talking to the school about the issues of pigeons in the roof, overcrowding during the
day because of the camps, excessive humidity in the pool area and the minimizing of
changing rooms and towel hooks.
Councilman Odierna spoke about the new recreation brochure. He explained that it had
a lot of interesting fall and winter programs. He also mentioned that he attended a
Human Rights Meeting. April Farber, the chairperson is looking for a Town resident to
become a member of the Human Rights Commission. The Commission is preparing
themselves for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.
Councilwoman Wittner mentioned that the Town Board attended the 9/11 ceremony at
Memorial Park. It was a very moving ceremony. It was great to see the Girl & Boy Scouts
for the turn out.
Councilman Odierna stated that Councilwoman Wittner did a nice job filling in for the
Village of Mamaroneck’s officials that could not make it.
Supervisor O’Keeffe said she and the Town Board on 9/11 attended the Veteran’s of
Foreign War Ceremony at the Veteran’s of Foreign War House. It was very nice.
Council woman Seligson attended the Planning Board Meeting where they heard 1
application which had to do with the Tidal Wetlands Law. She also attended the Board
of Architectural Review meeting where they spoke about the proposed parking deck in
Lot 3.
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Supervisor O’Keeffe said that she attended the Town Village School Meeting, “TVS” ,
where they met with the Superintendent of Schools, President of School, Vice
Superintendent of Business Affairs. The TVS started a list of interests and issues that
needed to be addressed, such as the teen center, communication during emergency,
generators, bring together the youth officers and the social workers of the high school
for youth programs. There were brief talks of the athletic fields which will be talked
about at another time.
ADJOURNMENT
Supervisor O’Keeffe said that before the adjournment she wanted to wish everyone a
O
Happy Jewish New Year. n motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by
Councilman Odierna, the meeting was adjourned at10:45 PM.
Submitted by:
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Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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