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Town Board Minutes
• Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Courtroom,
Second Floor
Town Center 5:00 PM
PRESENT: Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Supervisor
Abby Katz, Councilwoman
Sabrina Fiddelman, Councilwoman
Jeffery L. King, Councilman
Robin Nichinsky, Councilwoman
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT: Allison May, Town Clerk
Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator
Connie Green O'Donnell, Deputy Town Administrator
William Maker Jr., Town Attorney
Lindsey M. Luft, Assistant to Town Administrator
Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
Richard Polcari, Building Inspector
5:00 PM The Town Board Work Session
Call to Order
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Discussion - Appointment of New Civil Officers
Due to the passing of one of our long-time civil officers, the Town needs
additional civil officers to carry out this service. Therefore, the Town
Clerk proposed appointing Tom Poretto and George Mgrditchian as Civil
Officer of the Town to serve the remaining term of office of 2022, effective
September 21 , 2022, and terminating on December 31 , 2022. The Town
Board agreed to put the appointments on the agenda for later this
evening.
2. Discussion - Waiving the Town of Mamaroneck's Marriage License
Fee for Active-Duty Members
In 2019, the Governor signed a law waiving the State Fee on Marriage
Licenses for active-duty members of the Armed Forces and put into law
the ability of Towns to do the same. The Town Clerk's office requests to
waive the portion of the marriage license fee ($17.50) to which the Town
is entitled. The Town Board agreed to put on the agenda for later tonight.
3. Review - Declaration and Sale of Surplus Equipment
The Administrator introduced a list provided from the Comptroller of
equipment for the designation and sale as surplus equipment. The Board
agreed to put on the agenda for later tonight.
4. Discussion - Distance for Mailing Notices of Land Use Applications
Building Inspector Polcari presented a brief history of mailings in the
Town and explained that the Board of Appeals recently realized that
under certain circumstances the current range for mailing notice can
require mailing to over 300 homes and businesses. As a result, the
Building Inspector researched the range for mailing notice of land use
applications in nearby communities and is proposing that the notification
by mail range be revised to a uniform 300 feet from all points on the
applicant's lot. The Board agreed to set the public hearing at the Board
meeting on October 3rd, to allow time to forward the proposed local law
to the Zoning and Planning Boards for review and comment.
5. Discussion - Model Code for Flood Damage Prevention
The Town received an email from the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation indicating a revision to the Town Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and including a Letter of Map Revision
(LOMR). This triggered the Building Inspector to review the Town's Local
Law #8, the "Flood Damage Prevention" Law of 2007, and to realize that
our local law was outdated. The Building Inspector recommends that the
Town accept the model local law provided by the DEC. The Board agreed
to call for a public hearing on October 3, 2022, at the regular meeting this
evening.
6. Discussion - Amendment of the Cost for Renewing Building Permits
The Building Inspector reviewed the proposed changes to the Town's
Building Department fees as detailed on his memo. The Board agreed to
set a public hearing for October 3, 2022, for a local law revising the
Chapter A250 Fee Schedule.
7. Discussion - 2022 Capital Budget Amendment
The Town received a memo from the Comptroller detailing the two
projects that need budget amendments, the Ambulance Software (Project
2021-20) and the Water District-Lakeside Drive Water Main (Project
1392-12). Approval of these amendments is on the regular agenda for
this evening.
8. Discussion - 2022 Operating Budget Amendments
The Town received a memo from the Comptroller detailing the budget
amendments needed to fund the GovHR consultant contract authorized in
August, and Fire Department overtime. Approval of these amendments is
on the regular agenda for this evening.
9. Discussion - Donation of Lockers and Related Improvements to
Locker Room at Hommocks Park Ice Rink
The Town rebuilt the locker rooms as part of the Hommocks Park Ice
Rink renovations but did not include any lockers. The varsity ice hockey
team and coaches would like lockers to allow the team to store their gear
at the rink during the Mamaroneck High School season. There have been
numerous conversations between Town staff and school staff regarding
the installation of new lockers for the school hockey team at the
Hommocks Park Ice Rink. School officials have indicated that they have
received a donation for such lockers, as well as some related locker room
improvements and the installation of the lockers. The lockers will in turn,
be donated to the Town. The Administrator pointed out that typically, the
Board would be asked to accept the donation once the lockers had been
received, however, because authorization of the locker donation must be
approved prior to an order being placed, the Administrator requested a
resolution by the Town Board. The resolution is on the regular agenda for
this evening.
10. Discussion - Comprehensive Plan Update
See Attachment A.
Updates
The Town Supervisor provided an update on both the 1-95 turnaround and the
latest grant submission for the roundabout, now titled Town Safety and
Economic Renaissance Project. The Board asked if an affordable housing grant
might help fund the Hommocks Park Apartment renovations. The Supervisor
then asked, on behalf of the Town Fire Department, about potential grants for
the Fire Department. The Town Administrator agreed to follow up on additional
grant opportunities.
Request for Executive Session
1. Entering Executive Session
Councilwoman Fiddelman made a motion, Councilwoman Katz seconded
the motion, and the Board unanimously agreed to enter an Executive
Session to discuss the employment history of a particular person, to
discuss the proposed sale of real property, and potential litigation.
On motion of Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Nichinsky,
the Board unanimously agreed to resume the Regular Meeting.
8:00 PM Town Board Regular Meeting
Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor
Elkind Eney at 8:22 p.m.
Supervisor Elkind Eney noted that the Town Board met for a Work Session
beginning at five o'clock this evening.
Supervisor's Report
Welcome to the September 21 , 2022, meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck. The Town Board met today for a Work Session here at the Town
Center in Conference Room C starting at 5:OOpm, which is open to the Public.
Comprehensive Plan:
As has previously been reported, the Town is in the process of updating its
Comprehensive Plan. The updated Comprehensive Plan, "Together our
Mamaroneck," will describe a vision for the long-term future of our Town and will
help guide future decision making on matters of importance to our community.
The Comprehensive Plan is based upon input from our residents. As such, an
online survey, the Community Needs Survey, was created to provide an
opportunity for additional community input. To date, more than 600 residents
have provided their feedback via the Community Needs Survey. If you have not
yet done so, please take the survey to let us know your vision for the future of
our Town. The survey can be found on the home page of the Town Website. It
will be available until the end of September. Residents of the Unincorporated
area, please take 5 minutes to do the survey. We want to hear from you. This
fall, our Consulting Team and Comprehensive Plan Committee will share the
input received from our residents and discuss draft goals based on public
engagement efforts.
Events:
• On Thursday, September 8, members of the board attended the first
WMOA dinner of the season. It was hosted by the Village of Sleepy
Hollow. The topic was "land use issues from 30,000 feet" which was very
helpful. Everyone was very excited to be back in person again...it was
great to see familiar faces
• On Sunday, September 11 , the Town held our tri-municipal
commemoration of the 21 st Anniversary of September 11 . Because of the
weather, we held it in Memorial Park under the Murray Avenue Overpass.
It was a very beautiful and moving ceremony. The speeches centered on
acts of kindness and remembrance of the first responders who risked
everything to help others—and of course we remembered those who
were lost on that day. We appreciated the participation of the first
responders, the boy and girl scouts, the vets, members of the clergy, and
elected officials. It was truly a community event. I think we all left there
proud of, and comforted by, our community.
• On Monday September 12 -I attended a comp plan committee meeting
where we reviewed an initial draft of the Comprehensive Plan
Framework. The Framework was divided into seven themes and
presented goals and related actions for each theme. The draft goals and
actions were derived from the community needs assessment, including
the existing conditions analysis, interim survey results, and stakeholder
interviews. More community involvement to follow as we move through
the process
• On Tuesday, September 13, the Local Summit did a presentation on
Emergency Preparedness one year after IDA. The program explored:
how our three municipalities prepare for and anticipate future
emergencies and what we as residents need to know and can do in
advance. Town Administrator Meredith Robson, along with the
Administrators of our two sister villages were the speakers and did a
fantastic job of educating all of us.
• On Wednesday September 14- I attended the One year after IDA
community meeting held at Mamaroneck Avenue School. The speakers
at the public info meeting included Village Manager Jerry Barberio who
gave a presentation about the initiatives the village has taken in the last
year to mitigate flooding, an announcement from the Governor's Office of
Storm Recovery about new funding available for homeowners and
renters recovering from IDA, and steps residents can take to prepare for
the next natural disaster—the meeting was well attended and very
informative.
• On Saturday, September 17, from 10-00am-12:00 noon we held our
Annual Town Fall Cleanup in the Hommocks Conservation Area. This
coincided with International Clean-Up Day. We had over 30 volunteers
and collected 5 bags of trash weighing over 75 pounds, 10 bags of
recycling weighing 15 pounds and 326 pounds of large items. Some of
the most interesting were a love seat, 3 chairs and a trampoline. I want to
thank all of the volunteers who participated, Trader Joe's for proving
snacks for the volunteers once again, and Sue Odierna our sustainability
coordinator and Elizabeth Aitchison, our environmental planner for
organizing this event each year.
• Sunday Sept 18, I attended a celebration in honor of the 100th
anniversary of Larchmont Village Hall. They unearthed a time capsule
that was buried 100 years ago and then collected items from today and
buried a time capsule for residents 100 years from now to unearth. The
items they uncovered were very interesting and are on display in Village
Hall.
• Monday September 19, 1 was invited to attend an event at the County
Office Building in honor of Climate Week at which it was announced by
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado that 100 communities in New York
State have now become certified as "Climate Smart Communities." We
are proud that, back in 2016, the Town of Mamaroneck became the ninth
community in the entire state to achieve this status. This year, at the time
the Town renewed its certification, the Town was the only municipality in
NYS that met the criteria for the second time. Also in attendance were
Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner and Climate
Action Council Co-Chair Basil Seggos and NYSERDA President and
CEO and Climate Action Council Co-Chair Doreen M. Harris.
• On Tuesday September 20 1 attended a WPATS Luncheon. There were 9
Supervisors there from around the County and we discussed and shared
ideas about issues facing all of us in an informal setting. I found it very
interesting and helpful to hear how other Towns address the same issues
that we face.
Upcoming Events:
• On Saturday, October 1 from Noon to 4:OOpm we will have our annual fall
food truck festival in Memorial Park. There are 16 food trucks, face
painting, music, craft vendors and a pumpkin patch!! It is such a great
day!
• Also, on Saturday, October 1 the Hommocks Park Ice Rink opens for
public skating for the season. Please check the website for all the
offerings.
• On Saturday October 9, the 14th Annual Paine to Pain Trail Half
Marathon will be held. Over 700 runners are registered to compete in the
13.1-mile race, starting at 9am at the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum in
New Rochelle (the first Paine in the race's name). Runners will follow the
Leatherstocking Trail east through the Town of Mamaroneck, travel north
through Saxon Woods Park, and then travel along the Hutchison River
Bridle path to Eastchester where the race continues through Twin Lakes
Park and Nature Study Woods. The Race ends at the track at New
Rochelle High School where medals are awarded. Volunteers and local
police will temporarily close roads along the course for the runners and
your patience is appreciated. If anyone is interested in volunteering or
coming out to cheer on the runners, more information and a race map
can be found on the Paine to Pain website at www.painetopain.com.
• On Sunday October 16th, the Town of Mamaroneck will host a Repair
Cafe at the Mamaroneck Senior Center at 1288 Boston Post Road from
1 pm — 5pm. If you are interested in being a volunteer fixer, to help make
repairs free of charge, please contact me at
supervisor@townofmamaroneck.org. Those visiting the Repair Cafe are
invited to bring their broken items from home (Toasters, lamps, hair
dryers, clothes, toys, crockery, costume jewelry, electronic equipment).
Anything that is broken, not working, or that can be mended, and can be
carried in by one person is welcome. The fixers will try their best.
Finally, I would like to wish those who observe, a sweet new year. The next item
on the agenda is public hearings.
Public Hearing(s)
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
1. Filming and Videotaping Law
The Town Board deferred this public hearing to the Town Board meeting
on October 3, 2022, to allow for the posting of the correct version of this
proposed new law.
2. Update in the Regulation of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
The Town Board cancelled and deferred this public hearing to allow the
Planning Board to provide comment. The public hearing will be
rescheduled once the review is completed, and any comments have been
incorporated.
Resident Comments
Supervisor Elkind Eney asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the
Board, and there was no one.
Staff Comments/ Presentations
1. Chief Creazzo — Town of Mamaroneck Police Department, Chief's
Report, 2"d Quarter 2022
The following is a breakdown of some of the activities of the department
from April 1 to June 30, 2022.
Overall Activity
Total Calls 2863
Criminal Cases 61
Auto Accidents 46 (40 no injury, 6 minor injury)
Medical Service Calls 135
This quarter was focused on Officer training. Our Officers participated in a
wide variety of training topics. Most notable, we have implemented the
use of Tasers in this quarter. All patrol Officers are now equipped with this
less-than-lethal option. I'll talk a bit more about training in a moment.
In terms of crime, property crimes, particularly larcenies from vehicles
account for much of our criminal activity. These are crimes of opportunity
that can best be countered by vigilance. The best defense is to remove
the opportunity. Lock your doors, install exterior lighting, keep valuables
locked up and out of sight, secure personal information.
We have taken several stolen vehicles report. Again, a crime of
opportunity. Lock your cars. In the last two to three years, many of the
cars have been recovered in Newark, NJ, Bridgeport and Waterbury, CT.
A few have been abandoned locally as well. In early May, two of our
Officers assigned to the midnight shift arrested two Bronx residents who
were in possession of a stolen vehicle.
Training Activity
The members of the Department completed 1234.5 hours of training this
quarter. Some of the training included:
• Active Shooter Response — 336 hours
• Principled Policing 1/Domestic Violence — 296 hours
• Taser Certification — 336 hours
• First-Line Supervision — 120 hours
• Community Resource Off icer- 40 hours
• Unified Response Training — 24 hours
• 911 Diversion Training — 16 Hours
Other topics included Armorers Course, Instructor Courses, Autism
training.
Community Outreach/Events
• Our Child Passenger Safety Seat Technicians installed 13 seats in
the second quarter. Any resident can set up an appointment for a
seat installation by phone or email. The registration form is posted
on the Department Website.
• We sent Police Officer Jen Guski to Community Resource Officer
training in April. Officer Guski will be the main point of contact for
our community engagement initiatives.
• On May 6th, members of the Department participated in the Law
Enforcement Torch Run. Our leg of the run encompassed Boston
Post Road and Mamaroneck Avenue all the way out to the Saxon
Woods Pool. The entire run spanned from New Rochelle to
Peekskill. The event was in support of the Special Olympics.
Supervisor Elkind Eney was seen dodging the raindrops to cheer
our Officers on, which was greatly appreciated.
• On May 21st, Officer Guski participated in the Murray Avenue
School fair.
• On June 10th, Officers were challenged to a dodge ball game by
the graduating 8th grade class of Saints John and Paul School.
They won two of three of the dodge ball matches. They did not fare
so well in the tug-o-war competition. All involved had a good time
and as always, the Saints John and Paul School was a gracious
host.
• Youth Detective LaRosa and several other Officers attended the
graduation ceremonies at the elementary schools and Hommocks
Middle School as well.
Miscellaneous
In April we promoted Rui Sandiaes to Lieutenant and Matt Rice to
Sergeant. Both are serving in their new roles within the Patrol Division.
The mobile phones that have been placed in the patrol vehicles have
proven to be a worthy investment. They have been used numerous times
for documentation purposes and Officers have used the translator
capabilities on several occasions. Additionally, the County is undertaking
a project to use cell phones during multi-jurisdictional events. Our Mobile
Computing project remains in progress. We have received all the
equipment except for the docking stations. Unfortunately supply chain
delays put the estimated delivery in to October. Once the docking stations
are received, we will proceed with installation and implementation.
We continue to diligently work with our partners at Lexipol on the policy
manual rewrite. We have roughly 100 policies updated, and we have
published about 40 policies that are now in effect. That work will continue
until complete. The project is time consuming however the goal is to have
the manual completed and fully published by the end of the year. We are
on track to meet that goal.
Additionally, we are in the early stages of the New York State
accreditation process. Progress continues this important project.
The third quarter encompasses the summer months. Vacations and other
forms of time off are popular during this time of year. As a result, we will
be scaling back on training until the Fall. The Department as always will
remain vigilant to ensure the safety of our community.
Board of Fire Commissioners
1. Call to Order
Commissioner Elkind Eney called the Meeting to order, then on motion of
Commissioner King and seconded by Commissioner Fiddelman the Board
of Fire Commissioners was unanimously declared open.
Present were the following Members of the Commission:
Commissioner: Jaine Elkind Eney
Commissioner: Abby Katz
Commissioner: Sabrina Fiddelman
Commissioner: Jeffery L. King
Commissioner: Robin Nichinsky
2. Fire Claims
See Attachment B.
Moved by Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it
was
RESOLVED that this Commission does hereby authorize payment of the
following Fire Department Claims as approved by the Fire Chief and
audited by the Comptroller's Office.
Carried
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on
motion of Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Nichinsky, the
Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened.
Affairs of the Town of Mamaroneck
1. Appointment - New Civil Officers
The Town Clerk proposed appointing Dominick (Tom) Poretto and
George Mgrditchian as Civil Officers of the Town to serve the remaining
term of office of 2022, effective September 21, 2022, and terminating on
December 31 , 2022.
Moved by Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Dominick (Tom) Poretto is hereby appointed as Civil
Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve the remaining term of office
of 2022, effective September 21 , 2022, and terminating on December 31 ,
2022;
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that George Mgrditchian is hereby appointed as Civil Officer
of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve remaining term of office of 2022,
effective September 21 , 2022, and terminating on December 31 , 2022.
Carried
2. Authorization - Waiving the Town of Mamaroneck's Marriage
License Fee for Active-Duty Members of the Armed Forces
In 2019, the Governor signed a law that waived the State Fee on
Marriage Licenses for active-duty members of the Armed Forces and put
into law the ability of Towns to do the same. The Town Clerk requested a
resolution to waive the portion of the Marriage License fee ($17.50) to
which the Town is entitled, thus allowing a Marriage License in the Town
to be prepared free of charge for active-duty members of the Armed
Forces.
Moved by Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilwoman
Fiddelman, it was unanimously
RESOLVED WHEREAS, on August 20, 2019, the Governor passed a law
waiving the State Fee on Marriage Licenses for active-duty members of
the Armed Forces, and
WHEREAS, Domestic Relations Law Section 15, Subdivision 4 states
that the Town may elect to waive the portion of the fee to which the Town
is entitled, and
WHEREAS the Town of Mamaroneck desires to waive the portion of the
marriage license fee, to which the Town is entitled,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck hereby waives the portion of the marriage license fee, to
which the Town is entitled, for active-duty members of the Armed Forces
of the United States.
Carried
3. Authorization - Declaration and Sale of Surplus Equipment
See Attachment C.
Moved by Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman
Nichinsky, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the designation of
these items as surplus and authorizes their sale of disposition.
Carried
4. Set Public Hearing - Model Code for Flood Damage Prevention
The Building Inspector recommends that the Town accept the model local
law provided by the DEC, setting a public hearing on October 3, 2022.
Moved by Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman
Nichinsky, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date
for a Public Hearing on the Local Law #8, for October 3, 2022, at 8.00
p.m., at the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, 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.
Carried
5. Authorization - Amendment of the Cost for Renewed Building
Permits
The Building Inspector has reviewed Building Department fees and
recommends a new fee schedule. The Board agreed to set a public
hearing for October 3, 2022, for a local law revising Chapter A250 Fee
Schedule.
Moved by Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it
was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby sets a public hearing for
October 3, 2022, to revise the amendment of the cost for renewed
building permits.
Carried
6. Authorization - OpenGov Software Agreement
Administrator Robson presented the OpenGov software, highlighting that
Building, Engineering, Conservation, Town Clerk and Highway will all be
linked by OpenGov. In addition, OpenGov will provide both internal
operations, as well as offer a new, consolidated public interface to
residents for the many departments and permits included. OpenGov was
discussed in detail at the Work Session of the Town Board held on
September 7, 2022.
Moved by Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilwoman
Fiddelman, it was
Unanimously
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town
Administrator to execute the agreement and any related documents
necessary to carry out its implementation.
Carried
7. Authorization - 2022 Capital Budget Amendment
Two Town projects -- the Ambulance Software (Project 2021-20) and the
Water District-Lakeside Drive Water Main (Project 1392-12) — need
capital budget amendments.
Moved by Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilman King, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town
Comptroller to make the necessary capital budget amendments, as
presented.
Carried
8. Authorization - 2022 Operating Budget Amendments
The Town needs budget amendments to fund the GovHR consultant
contract, authorized in August, as well as to fund unforeseen overtime
expenses in the Fire Department.
Moved by Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town
Comptroller to make the necessary operating budget amendments, as
presented.
Carried
9. Authorization - Donation of Lockers and Related Improvements to
Locker Room at Hommocks Park Ice Rink
Moved by Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts the generous donation
of lockers and the cost of their installation and approves their installation
in the applicable locker room at Hommocks Park Ice Rink. The Town
Board further accepts the donation of additional locker room
improvements subject to final approval by Town Staff of such
improvements and the design of such improvements.
Carried
10. Comptroller's Stipend
Our Town Comptroller, Tracy Yogman, has been taking on a significant
amount of extra work the past couple of years. The Comptroller has been
implementing new financial software, assisting with Section 8 Program
financial management, working to complete longstanding grant
applications, and working to get FEMA reimbursement for three recent
storms. The Town Supervisor does not expect this additional work to
continue but would like to compensate the Comptroller for the significant
amount of extra work that she has taken on. The Supervisor
recommended to the Board that the Comptroller receive a one-time
stipend of$10,000.
Moved by Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman
Nichinsky, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the one-time stipend
of $10,000 to Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller.
Carried
11. Salary Authorization -- Maintenance Worker at the Hommocks Ice
Rink
It was noted the title Maintenance Worker is controlled by civil service
procedures and does not fully identify the breadth of duties and skill that
this job requires.
Moved by Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the appointment of Patrick
Doherty as a Maintenance Worker at the Hommocks Ice Rink at an
annual salary of $75,729, effective no later than October 14, 2022.
Carried
Reports of Minutes
1. Report of Minutes from the September 7, 2022, Town Board Meeting.
Moved by Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it
was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the
Board Minutes from the meeting of September 7, 2022.
Carried
2. Report of Minutes from the September 8, 2022, Town Board Meeting
Moved by Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it
was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the
Board Minutes from the meeting of September 8, 2022.
Carried
Reports of the Council
Councilman King
• Encouraged everyone to come out early to the Town's Food Truck
Festival on Saturday, October 1st.
• The Town is hosting a lifeguard certification class. If you know any
teenagers looking to be a lifeguard next summer, classes will begin on
October 4th.
• Fun programs for adults, including Aqua Zumba, Aqua Jog, Power
Volleyball, and Painting are coming up soon.
• The Hommocks Park Ice Rink offers skating programs for all levels.
Public Skating begins October 1 st with House League Hockey starting in
November.
• Please see the new Fall/Winter Recreation Brochure on the Town
website for more details and enrollment.
Councilwoman Katz
• Thanked all the Town Departments that helped with the September 11th
event, especially all the first responders that participated.
Councilwoman Fiddelman
• Noted that September 11th never gets any easier and thanked everyone
involved for all their work on this year's 9/11 commemoration.
• The next Summit Meeting will take place via Zoom at 8am on October
11th. The topic will be the Community Resource Center, to include
updates on their latest plans.
• Attended a Library meeting, where the Friends spoke as well. There are
many new programs available, both in-person and via Zoom, which you
will find at www.larchmontlibrary.org.
Councilwoman Nichinsky
• Recently attended her first Westchester Municipal Officials Association
meeting and learned about land use.
• Also attended the 9/11 Commemoration, noting how difficult it is that we
continue to lose members of our community to 9/11 related illnesses.
• Attended a Housing Authority meeting, where there were many updates
on the Hommocks Park Apartments: there is a new Super, they are
developing a new streamlined application process, and several
improvement projects are now underway.
• The Sustainability Collaborative had their Clean Up event on September
16th and will host a Repair Cafe on October 16th, for which they are
seeking volunteers to repair items.
• Attended the Planning Board Meeting, where they are also making their
application process more efficient.
Adjournment
On motion of Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilman King, the
meeting was unanimously adjourned.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting - October 3, 2022
Submitted by
Allison May, Town Clerk
Attachment A - Presentation on the Comprehensive Plan Update
T.O.
Together Our Mamaroneck
Our Town,Our future
Agenda Topics
TO N I G HT'S survey Update
AGENDAGoals and Actions Discussion
taken the survey
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Publicized on-
Soclal Media
Close to 600 people have
events
Email
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'a.. Strategic Flyers withe
SUMMERR code in
local businesses/popular
destinations
SURVEY RESULTS l` j
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Expansion of multi-family apartment buildings in the town
20.00%
Expansion of middle housing(2-4 family homes)in the 9.81%
town
HOUSING
NEEDS
Expansion of accessory dwelling units(also know as in-law 7.92%
apartments,granny flats,etc.)in the town
Increase of opportunities for affordable homeownership 41.89%
(smaller homes,condos,coops)
30.75%
Increase in opportunities for affordable rentals
Increase of racially and economically integrated 30.94%
neighborhoods
Increase of housing options for underserved populations 30.57%
(Tie:low-income,local workers,and those with disabilities)
Increase of affordable housing options for seniors 42.64%
62.08%
Reduction of residential property taxes
35,85%
Protection of residents from housing discrimination
44.91%
Restrictions on the permissible size of renovated homes
50.57%
Preservation of neighborhood architectural styles
Stronger consideration of service impacts of proposed 40.94%
housing as part of approval process
Increase in support for existing local businesses 62.64%
35.63%
Diversification of the Town"s tax base
1 ND USE ` Expansion of pathways for economic 24.90%
ND opportunities for lower-income families
54.60%
' ' MIC Attraction of more businesses and jobs
51.53%
DEVELOPMENT
' Increase of walkable mixed-use centers
56.13%
Increase in the variety,of retail stores
Well-maintained privately owned green spaces 44.64%
and buildings
Preservation of existing land use patterns and 33.72%
built form
Other(please specify) 9.58%
Enhancement,expansion,better connection,safer,and
better maintenance of pedestrian and bike 63.1 2%
infrastructure throughout Town and especially around
schools
Increase in the repair and maintenance of roadways 66.92%
Improvement in road safety especially on major 57.41%
roads and at key intersections
Improvement in access to retail areas and circulation 27 00%
TRANSPORTATION
within them.
Expansion in access to parking around commercial 39.1 6%
areas,recreation areas,and train station.
Improvement of traffic congestion especially related 56.27%
to school pick-ups and drop-offs
31.56%
Aesthetic enhancement of roads and parking areas
Expansion in transit connections between train station,24.71%
neighborhoods,and Town destinations.
18.82%
Other(please specify)
Protection of wetlands,native habitat,flood plains,and 73.73%
critical environmental areas from development
50,09%
Protection against invasive vegetation
Preservation and protection of existing trees on both public 60.79%
and private lands
81.24%
Protection of water quality
Reduction of pollution and green-house gas emissions from 56.10%
construction,building operations,and transportation.
Reduction in noises related to yard maintenance and 42.59%
construction
ENVIRONMENT
Avoidance and mitigation of light pollution 31.14%
Prevention,mitigation,and management of flooding from 80.30%
storm events
Expansion of community awareness on environmental and 36.02%
climate change issues
28.33%
Reduction of household garbage
27.02%
Reduction of visual blight from utility infrastructure
Other(please specify) 16.70%
Maintenance and physical improvement of existing park,80.65%
recreation facilities and trails
49.90%
Creation of new and expanded facilities for all users
Expansion and improvement of community programming 37.07%
for teens
Expansion and improvement of community programming 32.79%
for seniors
Enhanced accessibility and affordability of recreation 39.31%
programs
14.05%
Other
Expansion and improvement of access to social 30.52%
services
Enhancement of multi-lingual access to information 24.30%
about Town events,programs, and administrative
changes
27.71%
Improvement of telecommunication services
COMMUNITY Preservation of neighborhood safety 70.08%
SERVICES
Continuation of access to a high-quality school 77.1 1%
system
Increased awareness of Town's heritage, 33.73%
development history and settlement patterns
7.53%
Other
PATHWAY TO AN ADOPTEDCOMPREHENSIVE
Community
Needs
Assessment Draft Policy Framework
• Community Community Goals
Workshops . • Policies
PFCOMMUity
S y • Actions
• Survey
• Stakeholder Needs
✓ implementation
Review Interviews Steps
• Existing
Conditions
Assessment
Adoption of Comprehensive Plan —4111111Revised Policy Framework
■ Community Needs SEQRA Community Goals
■ Policy Framework Review 40= • Policies
• Actions Actions
• Implementation Plan ✓ Implementation Steps
ANATOMYOF POLICY FRAMEWORK
GOAL ENHANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY GATHERING
Optimize functionality and diversity of community spaces and programming
the Desired Outcome Improve physical condition of existing community spaces and build new places for gathering
• Create a community room or center.
• Build a public library to make library access easier for Town residents.
=toA�chieving . Create a safe space for young adults to gather,like a youth center with teen and young adult
centered programming.
• Renovate the senior center to accommodate greater breadth of community activities
• Install wayfmding and information kiosks around historic sites.
Provide new community programming for a diverse variety of residents
ACTIONS • Offer and better publicize more community-building programs and seasonal events(parades;
music and movies in the parks during summer;window decorating).
Regulatory Changes, + offer more sports programming for children to play and explore sports,such as spring hockey
Physical Improvements, camps.
Operational Changes, Provide more enrichment programs for seniors like hobby groups and volunteer opportunities.
Programming Ensure equitable access to Town recreational programs by underserved populations,possibly
through a program funded by donations given with recreation fees.
Provide educational programming on Town history that includes acknowledgment of indigenous
land settlement and celebration of key historic resources
IMPLEMENTATION STEPS
Specific Tasks for Carrying Forward An Action
Ignore Community Needs
s� Draft Policy Goals for One Person
EIGHT TO Make Policy Goals Too Complex to Understand
i
l s l Or Provide Redundant Policy Goals
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
y NEVER
A Fail to Link Policy Goals with Potential Actions
ADOPTED
Confuse Policy Goals with Potential Actions
Lose Focus on Policy Goals as the Core of the Comprehensive Plan and Instead
`aFr Fixate on Perfecting the Implementation Steps
@ Try to secure Legislative Approvol,Community Consensus and SEQRA compliance
�^ for the Potential Action Plan instead of the Policy Goals.
Attachment B — Fire Claims
Town of Mamaroneck
From: Tracy Yogman-Town Comptroller
Re: Fire Claims
Date: September 21,2022
The following Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department claims have been certified by Chief Shaun Hughes and submitted to the
Comptroller's Office for payment:
VENDOR DESCRIPTION Amount
Fire extinguisher inspection&recharge,hydrotest,refill air cylinder,
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc Scott parts&labor,POSI CHEK computer test 905.68
ASAP Shipping for uniform repair,911 Emergency,Liberty Uniform 19.16
Bound Tree Medical LLC Fingertip ulse oximeter, loves nasal spray,adrenalin&aspirin 761.76
Con Edison Fire HQ gas service 7 29-8 29 22 249.96
Chatsworth Cleaners Uniform cleaning-August 2022 299.30
Fire-End&Croker Co 6 Paul Conwayfire shields for probationary members 357.65
Grainger Foam sealant cream sheet metal screws cleaninci supplies 169.51
Inkitu 36 long sleeve winter shirts 669.00
Sam's Landscaping Clean and seal apron-masterseal asphalt emulsion 1,350.00
Sound Shore Pest Control Exterminating services 9 1 22 70.00
The Flower Bar Wreath for Ex Chief Frank Cioffi funeral&September 11th 711.40
UniFirst Corp Cleanina supplies-B 12 8 14 8 26 9 2 22 726.97
Verizon TMFD 300M Fios Redundant circuit 8 25 22 289.99
W]WW 6"Metered Fire Service 7 26-8 25 22 37.00
Total # 6,617.38
s.
Attachment C — Surplus List 2022
Surplus list 2022
Fleet 812008 Dodge Caravan 2D84W44H78R752695
47,000 Miles
Fleet 116 1999 Mack RD688S 1M2P296C7X2042419
82,000 Miles
Fleet 179 2007 Cam Split Deck Trailer
5J9BU19267PO16766 13,800 LBS
Fleet 193 1998 Zamboni Serial # 6082 5080hrs
Fleet 199 1985 Mack MR685P 1M2K125C2FM008652
48,000 Miles
Fleet 38 2012 Chevy Tahoe 1GNSK2EOXCR299592
43,000 Miles
Fleet 76 2001 Chevy 3500 Bus 10 Pass 1GBJ31R411125792
58,000 miles
Fleet 36 2011 Ford Crown Vic 2FABP7BV1BX158086
58,000 Miles
Fleet 213 1997 John Deere Model 935 riding mower
MOF935X186968 4200HRS
Fleet 7 Total and pickup by Insurance Company
Page 7 of 185
Attachment D — Handout of FEMA Letter of Map Revision Determination
Document
Page 1 of 4 Issue Date:June 1,2022 Effective Date:December 1,2022 Case No.:22-02-0217P LOMR-APP
O�VX,R
Federal Emergency Management Agency
p Washington, D.C. 20472
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LETTER OF MAP REVISION
DETERMINATION DOCUMENT
COMMUNITYAND REVISION INFORMATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION BASIS OF REQUEST
NO PROJECT COASTAL ANALYSIS
Town of Mamaroneck UPDATED TOPOGRAPHIC DATA
Westchester County UPDATE
New York
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY NO.: 360917
APPROXIMATE LATITUDE&LONGITUDE: 40.912,-73.758
IDENTIFIER 104 Premium Point Road SOURCE: OTHER DATUM: NAD 83
ANNOTATED MAPPING ENCLOSURES ANNOTATED STUDY ENCLOSURES
TYPE: FIRM' NO.: 36119CO342F DATE, September 28,2007 NO REVISION TO THE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY REPORT
Enclosures reflect changes to flooding sources affected by this revision.
FIRM-Flood Insurance Rate Map
FLOODING SOURCE(S)&REVISED REACHES)
Long Island Sound-A location centered approximately 1,500 feet southwest of the intersection of Premium Point Road and Pryer Lane
A location centered approximately 600 feel southwest of the intersection of Premium Point Road and Pryer Lane
SUMMARY OF REVISIONS
Flooding Source Effective Flooding Revised Flooding Increases Decreases
Long Island Sound BFEs' BFEs YES NONE
BFEs Depths NONE YES
Zone VE Zone AO NONE YES
Zone VIE Zone X(shaded) NONE YES
Zone AE Zone X(shaded) NONE YES
BFEs-Base(I-percent-annual-chance)Rood Elevations
DETERMINATION
This document provides the determination from the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)
regarding a request for a Letter of Map Revision(LOMR)for the area described above. Using the information submitted,we have determined that
a revision to the flood hazards depicted in the Flood Insurance Study(FIS)report andlor National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP)map is
warranted. This document revises the effective NFIP map,as indicated in the attached documentation. Please use the enGosed annotated map
panels revised by this LOMR for floodplain management purposes and for all flood insurance policies and renewals in your community.
This determination is based on the flood data presently available. The enclosed documents provide additional information regarding this determination. If you have
any questions about this document,please contact the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange toll free at 1-877-336-2627(1-877-FEMA MAP)or by letter addressed
tot"LOMC Clearinghouse,3601 Eisenhower Avenue,Suite 500,Alexandria,VA.22304-6426, Additional Infonnatlon about the NFIP is available on our website at
htlos'flwww fame govfflood-ins .
Patrick'Rick'F,Saobibit,P E.,Branch Chief
Engineering Services Branch
Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration 22-02-0217P 102-1-A-0
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Page 2 of 4 ISsue Date:June 1,2022 Effective Date:December 1,2022 Case No.:22-02-0217P LOMR APP
x
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington,D.C"20472
LETTER OF MAP REVISION
DETERMINATION DOCUMENT(CONTINUED)
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
APPLICABLE NFIP REGULATIONSICOMMUNITY OBLIGATION
We have made this determination pursuant to Section 206 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973(P.L.93-234)and in accordance
with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968,as amended(Title XIII of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968,P.L.90-448),
42 U.S.C.4001-4128,and 44 CFR Part 65. Pursuant to Section 1361 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968,as amended,
communities participating in the NFIP are required to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations that meet or exceed NFIP
criteria. These criteria,including adoption of the FIS report and FIRM,and the modifications made by this LOW,are the minimum
requirements for continued NFIP participation and do not supersede more stringent State/Commonwealth or local requirements to which
the regulations apply.
COMMUNITY REMINDERS
We based this determination on the I-percent-annual-chance stillwater elevations computed in the FIS for your community. A
comprehensive restudy of your community's flood hazards could establish greater flood hazards in this area.
Your community must regulate all proposed floodplain development and ensure that permits required by Federal and/or
State/Commonwealth law have been obtained. State/Comm anwealth or community officials,based on knowledge of local conditions
and in the interest of safety,may set higher standards for construction or may limit development in floodplain areas. If your
State/Commonwealth or community has adopted more restrictive or comprehensive floodplain management criteria,those criteria take
precedence over the minimum NF1P requirements.
We will not print and distribute this LOMR to primary users,such as local insurance agents or mortgage lenders,instead,the community
will serve as a repository for the new data. We encourage you to disseminate the information in this LOMR by preparing a news release
for publication in your community's newspaper that describes the revision and explains how your community will provide the data and
help interpret the NFIP maps. In that way,interested persons,such as property owners,insurance agents,and mortgage lenders,can
benefit from the information.
This determination is based on the flood data presently available. The enclosed documents provide additional Information regarding this determination. If you have
any questions about this document,please contact the FEMA Mapping and Insurance exchange toll free at 1-877-336-2627(1-877-FEMA MAP)or by letter addressed
to the LOW Clearinghouse,3601 Eisenhower Avenue,Suite 500,Alexandria,VA 22304-6426. Additional Information about the NFIP is available on ourwebsite at
httos:fl—fema aovlfloodtinsuranoe.
Patrick"Rick"F.Sacbibit,P.E.,Branch Chief
Engineering Services Branch
Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration 22-02-0217P 102-1-A-C
Page 3 of 4 Issue Date:June 1,2022 Effective Date:December 1,2022 Case No.:22-02-0217P LOMR-APP
°� Federal Emergency Management Agency
xo� 4. Washington,D.C.20472
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LETTER OF MAP REVISION
DETERMINATION DOCUMENT(CONTINUED)
Because the FIS report establishing the BFEs for your community has been completed,certain additional requirements must be met under
Section 1361 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968,as amended,within 6 months from the date of this letter. Prior to the effective
date of this revision your community is requited,as a condition of continued eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP),
to adopt or show evidence of adoption of floodplain management regulations that meet the standards of Paragraph 60.3(d)of the enclosed
NFtP regulations(44 CFR 59,etc.). These standards are the minimum requirements and do not supersede any State or local requirements
of a more stringent nature.
It must be emphasized that all the standards specified in Paragraph 60.3(d)of the NFIP regulations must be enacted in a legally
enforceable document. This includes adoption of the current effective FIS report and FIRM to which the regulations apply,and other
modifications made by this map revision. Some of the standards should already have been enacted by your community in order to
establish initial eligibility in the NFIP.
Your community can meet any additional requirements by taking one of the following actions:
1. Amending existing regulations to incorporate any additional requirements of Paragraph 60.3(d).
2. Adopting all the standards of Paragraph 60.3(d)into one new,comprehensive set of regulations.
3. Showing evidence that regulations have previously been adopted that meet or exceed the minimum requirements
of Paragraph 60.3(d).
Communities that fail to enact the necessary floodplain management regulations will be suspended from participation in the NFIP and
subject to the prohibitions contained in Section 202(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973(Public Law 93-234)as amended.
We have designated a Consultation Coordination Officer(CCO)to assist your community. The CCO will be the primary liaison between
your community and FEMA. For information regarding your CCO,please contact:
Michael Moriarty
Director,Mitigation Division
Federal Emergency Management Agency,Region 11
26 Federal Plaza
New York,NY 10278
(347)8M-0427
STATUS OF THE COMMUNITY NFIP MAPS
We will not physically revise and republish the FIRM and FIS report for your community to reflect the modifications made by this LOMR
at this time. When changes to the previously cited FIRM panel(s)and FIS report warrant physical revision and republication in the
future,we will incorporate the modifications made by this LOMR at that time..
Although the proposed area of revision is shown on the effective FIRM as located within Village of Larchmont,this area has been
annexed by the Town of Mamaroneck.
This determination is based on the Flood data presently available. The enclosed documents provide additional information regarding this determination- If you have
any questions about this document,please contact the FEMA Mapping and Insurance exchange toll free at 1-877-336-2627(1-877-FEMA MAP)or by letter addressed
to the LOMC Clearinghouse,3601 Eisenhower Avenue,Suite 500,Alexandria,VA 22304-6426. Additional Information about the NFIP is available on our website at
hftps:llwaw Tema aovlflood-insurance.
PaMdc'Rick"F.Sacbibit,P.E..Branch Chief
Engineering Services Branch
Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration 22-02-0217P 102-I-A-C
Page 4 of 4 Issue Date:June 1,2022 Effective Date:December 1,2022 Case No.: 22-02-0217p LOMR-APP
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington,D.C. 20472
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LETTER OF MAP REVISION
DETERMINATION DOCUMENT(CONTINUED)
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF REVISION
A notice of changes will be published in the Federal Register. A short notice will also be published in your local newspaper on or about
the dates listed below and through FEMA's Flood Hazard Mapping Web site at
https://www/floodmaps.fema.gov/flmi/Scriptsfbfe_main.asp.
LOCAL NEWSPAPER Name: Y he Journal News
Dates: June 8,2022 and June 15,2022
Within 90 days of the second publication in the local newspaper,a citizen may request that we reconsider this determination. Any
request for reconsideration must be based on scientific or technical data. This revision will be effective 6 months from the date of this
letter and only after we have resolved any appeals that we receive during the appeal period. Until this LOMR is effective,the revised
flood hazard information presented in this LOMR may be changed.
This determination is based on the flood data presently available. The enclosed documents provide additional information regarding this determination. If you have
any questions about this document,please contact the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange toll free at 1-877-336-2627(1-877-FEMA MAP)or by letter addressed
to the LOMC Clearinghouse,3601 Eisenhower Avenue,Suite 500,Alexandria,VA 22304-6426. Addtional Information about the NFIP is available on our website at
httcs:/lwww.fema.aovlflood-insurance. ��j�
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Patrick"Rick'!`.Saabibit.PE.,Branch Chief
Engineering Services Branch
Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration 22-02-0217P 102-1-A-C
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