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r Monday, October 3, 2022, Conference Room C,
Ground Floor of 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
5:00 PM THE TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Moved by Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the meeting opened
at 5pm.
Opening
Carried
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Request for Executive Session
There was no Executive Session necessary, the Town Board moved directly to item
number two.
2. Discussion - Property Tax Levy in Excess of the Limit Established in General
Municipal Law
The Town Administrator explained that a local law is necessary to authorize a
property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law 3-c. The
Administrator added that the tentative budget that will be discussed for next year, may
or may not require the Town to exceed the tax cap. Even if the Board makes changes
to that tentative budget to reduce it below the tax cap, the Administrator believes it is
worthwhile to have the proposed local law in place. The Administrator added that this
does not bind the Board in any way with regards to a final decision on the budget.
Attorney Maker pointed out that the law will sunset after the budget is established, so
the Board will not need to repeal the law. The Board agreed to set a date for a Public
Hearing on the proposed law.
3. Discussion - Housing Authority Agreement
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The Town Administrator presented a proposed agreement for the Town with the
Housing Authority. The Administrator explained that this agreement formalizes the
relationship between the Town and the Housing Authority. The agreement includes a
nominal charge for the secretarial and record keeping services that the Town currently
provides and will continue to provide under the agreement. The Housing Authority is
also meeting today, October 3rd, so the Administrator suggested the Housing
Authority be given time to review the agreement prior to the Town Board taking further
action.
The Board asked about the Town's relationship with the Housing Authority. The Town
Attorney clarified that the Housing Authority is organized as a separate entity. The
Board wondered if the Housing Authority might present a quarterly update to the
Town Board, similarly to what the Police Chief had done at the Town Board meeting
of October 3rd. The Town Administrator and Town Attorney agreed to investigate for
the Board.
4. Discussion - Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of
2022
The Town Supervisor explained that the attached Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs
Environmental Bond Act of 2022, was forwarded to her from Westchester County
Executive George Latimer. The Supervisor highlighted many reasons the Town Board
should support the Bond Act and requested the Board resolve to support passage of
the Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. The Board
agreed to vote to support with a Resolution later in the evening.
2022-10-03 Clean Water Bond Act copy
5. Discussion - Bid Award - TA-22-13 - Memorial Park Walkways & Sidewalk
Replacement
The Town Administrator explained that bid procurement was recently completed for
the Memorial Park Walkways and Sidewalk Replacement (TA-22-13) and explained
the scope of the project. Councilman King then described the refurbishment of the
playground at Memorial Park expected to be completed in Spring of 2023. The Board
discussed the possible benefits of the sidewalk project happening after, or in
conjunction with, the playground refurbishment. The Town Board decided not to
award the Memorial Park Walkways and Sidewalk Replacement bid at this time.
6. Discussion - Food Service Establishment Permit Renewals - Meals on Wheels
and Senior Nutrition Program
The Administrator presented the Board the Westchester County Department of Health
Permit to Operate Renewal Application, explaining it is a requirement to operate both
the Town's Senior Nutrition Program, held at the Senior Center, as well as the Meals
on Wheels Program. The Administrator noted that the current permit to operate these
food services is expiring and the Town must now submit a renewal application and
complete the Certificate of Resolution for Authorization by the Town Board in order to
continue the programs.
7. Discussion - Tree Law
The Town Supervisor recapped the proposed revisions to the Town's Tree Law as
discussed at the Town Board Work Session on July 20, 2022. Attorney Maker agreed
to prepare a revised Tree Law, incorporating the proposed changes.
8. Updates
The Town Supervisor reviewed the next steps for REALM's proposed monument at
the Town center, noting that ideally it be smaller in scale and more subdued. The
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Board discussed REALM's idea to perhaps build the monument into the side of the hill
at the Town Center. Councilman King noted the monument to the enslaved laborers
at the University of Virginia and Councilwoman Nichinsky noted the Holocaust
Memorial at WJC -- both of which are built into the ground. The Supervisor will
request renderings of the options for review by the Town Board. (For additional
information, please see Attachment A, an email from Judy Silberstein to the Town
Supervisor and Town Board.)
The Town Supervisor introduced the idea of a 25 mile per hour speed limit in the
Town, now possible with the New York State Legislation (A.1007-A/S.2021-A)
authorizing municipalities to reduce speed limits to 25 miles per hour. The Board
briefly discussed the pros and cons of moving to the reduced speed, and then
requested that the Town Administrator provide an estimate of the cost to replace the
speed limit signs throughout the Town.
The Board requested an update on the Weaver Street Sidewalk and requested
confirmation of where the sidewalk begins and ends.
The Board noted ongoing issues with iCompass on the iPads. The Board requested
an automatic email be sent when the agenda has been posted and when an item is
updated or changed. The Town Administrator confirmed that going forward, the Board
will receive an email to alert them when an agenda has been posted. If any changes
are then made to the agenda, another email will be sent letting the Board know what
has been changed and providing any related attachments.
The Town Supervisor invited the Board to the New York Rangers event at the
Hommocks Ice Rink on October 28th. The Supervisor also invited the Board to the
Fire Department Halloween candy distribution on October 31 st at 5pm.
Councilman King requested that the Board consider setting up a scholarship fund for
low-income students and, or new students to attend Friday night skate and cover
skate rentals as well. Councilman King suggested that a scholarship or funds could be
based on a predetermined income threshold developed in conjunction with school
social workers. The Town Administrator agreed to research the idea.
9. Changes to Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board agreed to remove item number four in Affairs of the Town on the agenda
for the Regular Meeting; the Board will not award the bid tonight. The Board also
agreed to move Public Hearing number one to Affairs of the Town number eight, to
set a Public Hearing for October 19th.
8:00 PM THE TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING
The Town Board meeting convened in Conference Room C, located on the first floor of the
Town Center. The Public was able to view the meeting on cable access television (Optimum
76/ Fios 35) or on LMCMedia.orq.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Elkind Eney at 8
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
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Welcome to the October 3, 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 D starting at 5:OOpm, which is open to the Public.
Comprehensive Plan:
This phase of the public comment period has been completed. Now the consultants
are drafting the framework for the comprehensive plan which will be reviewed by the
Comprehensive Plan steering committee and the Town Board. After that, there will be
an opportunity for further public review so stay tuned.
Seasonal Changes:
Now that it's fall, there are some seasonal changes to the Town Services that are
coming up:
Organic Collection (leaves, twigs, grass) by the sanitation staff ends on October 31 .
After that, organics can be brought down to the sanitation yard.
Leaf Collection by the highway department starts October 15
The seasonal Leaf Blower Ban in effect from June 1 ended on September 30 for the
season.
Paving:
We have completed our paving for the season—the roads affected are looking really
g reat.
In addition, we completed the repaving and landscaping of the Senior Center Parking
Lot. The paving was completed partially with CDBG grant funds and the landscaping
was completed partially with a grant from the Garden Club. It really looks terrific!
Events:
• On Thursday, September 22, Meredith, and I attended by zoom a meeting with
the County where we discussed the possibility of sewer consolidation, meaning that
the county would take over the operation of the sewer system. This would be
beneficial because it is a service that would be more efficiently addressed on a
regional level. More to follow....
• On September 28, I attended a Westchester Joint Waterworks Meeting where
the Trustees determined that the Final Environmental Impact Statement in connection
with the construction of the new water filtration plant is complete. The next step is the
WJWW board will consider adoption of findings, the last step of the environmental
review process. SEQRA. Then any local (Harrison Planning Board/County Legislators
for land swap)/state (DOH, DEC, DEP) /federal (FAA, EPA) agency with approval or
permit authority over the project can begin their review.
• October 1, 2022, Sadly the Food Truck Festival had to be cancelled due to
inclement weather. Unfortunately, we were unable to provide a rain date because all of
the Food Trucks are booked solid, so they weren't able to make a rain date.
• October 2, 2022, I attended an Intergenerational Walk hosted by At Home on
the Sound at Harbor Island Park. While the weather wasn't perfect, the park was still
beautiful, and it is always great to be outdoors enjoying the many parks available in
our community.
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. Amendment of the Cost for Renewing Building Permits
Because of a delay in posting this Public Hearing, the Board agreed to move this to
Affairs of the Town, item number eight, in order to post a Public Hearing for
Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 8pm.
2. Model Code for Flood Damage Prevention Law
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law of
the State of New York, a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022, at
8:00 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible, to consider the "Flood Damage
Prevention" law, at the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New
York.
Purpose:
The potential and/or actual damages from flooding and erosion may be a problem to
the residents of the Town of Mamaroneck and that such damages may include:
destruction or loss of private and public housing, damage to public facilities, both
publicly and privately owned, and injury to and loss of human life. In order to minimize
the threat of such damages, the State of New York has promulgated a model law.
This local law will adopt that model law.
You may also view the meeting on local municipal access television (Cablevision 75,
76,77 or Verizon 34, 35, 36) or on LMC Media's website, https://Imcmedia.org/. The
full text of this document can be viewed on the Town's website,
https://www.townofmamaroneckny.org/calendar.aspx, or by calling the Town Clerk's
Office at 914-381-7870, for a mailed copy.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Published: September 27, 2022
Moved by Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz
the Public Hearing was unanimously opened.
Carried
Entered into the record, attached email from Ralph Engel. There were no other public
comments.
Moved by Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilwoman Katz
the Public Hearing was unanimously closed.
Carried
Moved by Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Nichinsky
the following local law on 'Flood Damage Prevention' was approved:
This Local Law No. 4 - 2022
This local law shall be known as the "Flood Damage Prevention"law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 — Purpose:
The potential and/or actual damages from flooding and erosion may be a problem to
the residents of the Town of Mamaroneck and that such damages may include:
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destruction or loss of private and public housing, damage to public facilities, both
publicly and privately owned, and injury to and loss of human life. In order to minimize
the threat of such damages, the State of New York has promulgated a model law. This
local law adopts that model law.
Section 2—Amendment of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code.-
Chapter 110 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed and the
following substituted in its place.-
Chapter 110 Flood Prevention
§110-1 Findings
§110-2 Statement of purpose
§110-3 Objectives
§110- 4 Definitions
General Provisions
§110-5 Lands to which this chapter applies
§110-6Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard
§110-7 Interpretation and conflict with other laws
§110-8 Severability
§110-9 Penalties for non-compliance
§110-10 Warning and disclaimer of liability
Administration
§110-11 Designation of the local administrator
§110-12 The floodplain development permit
§110-13 Duties and responsibilities of the local administrator
§110-14 General construction standards
§110-15 Subdivision proposals
§110-16 Encroachments
§110-17 Standards for all structures
§110-18 Storage tanks
§110-19 Residential structures (Elevation)
§110-20 Non-residential structures (Elevation)
§110-21 Manufactured homes and recreational vehicles
§110-22 Accessory structures including detached garages
Variance Procedure
§110-23 Appeals board
§110-24 Conditions for variances
§110-1 FINDINGS
The Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck finds that the potential and/or actual
damages from flooding and erosion may be a problem to the residents of the Town of
Mamaroneck and that such damages may include: destruction or loss of private and
public housing, damage to public facilities, both publicly and privately owned, and injury
to and loss of human life. In order to minimize the threat of such damages and to
achieve the purposes and objectives hereinafter set forth, this chapter is adopted.
§110-2 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare,
and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by
provisions designed to:
(1) regulate uses which are dangerous to health, safety and property due to water or
erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion or in flood heights or
velocities,
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(2) require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be
protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction,
(3) control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective
barriers which are involved in the accommodation of flood waters,
(4) control filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase erosion
or flood damages,
(5) regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert flood waters
or which may increase flood hazards to other lands, and
(6) qualify and maintain for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
§110-3 OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this chapter are:
(1) to protect human life and health,
(2) to minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects,
(3) to minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and
generally undertaken at the expense of the general public,
(4) to minimize prolonged business interruptions,
(5) to minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains,
electric, telephone, sewer lines, streets and bridges located in areas of special flood
hazard,
(6) to help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development
of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future flood blight areas,
(7) to provide that developers are notified that property is in an area of special flood
hazard, and
(8) to ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume
responsibility for their actions.
§110-4 DEFINITIONS
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this chapter shall be
interpreted so as to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give
this chapter its most reasonable application.
"Accessory Structure" is a structure used solely for parking (two-car detached
garages or smaller) or limited storage, represent a minimal investment of not more than
10 percent of the value of the primary structure, and may not be used for human
habitation.
"Appeal" means a request for a review of the Local Administrator's interpretation of
any provision of this chapter or a request for a variance.
"Area of shallow flooding"means a designated AO, AH or VO Zone on a community's
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) with a one percent or greater annual chance of
flooding to an average annual depth of one to three feet where a clearly defined channel
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does not exist, where the path of flooding is unpredictable and where velocity flow may
be evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow.
"Area of special flood hazard"is the land in the floodplain within a community subject
to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. This area may be
designated as Zone A, AE, AH, AO, Al-A30, A99, V, VO, VE, or V1-V30. It is also
commonly referred to as the base floodplain or 100-year floodplain. For purposes of
this chapter, the term "special flood hazard area (SFHA)" is synonymous in meaning
with the phrase "area of special flood hazard."
"Base flood" means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or
exceeded in any given year.
"Basement" means that portion of a building having its floor subgrade (below ground
level) on all sides.
"Building" see "Structure"
"Cellar" has the same meaning as 'Basement".
"Crawl Space" means an enclosed area beneath the lowest elevated floor, eighteen
inches or more in height, which is used to service the underside of the lowest elevated
floor. The elevation of the floor of this enclosed area, which may be of soil, gravel,
concrete or other material, must be equal to or above the lowest adjacent exterior
grade. The enclosed crawl space area shall be properly vented to allow for the
equalization of hydrostatic forces which would be experienced during periods of
flooding.
"Development"means any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate,
including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, paving,
excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials.
"Elevated building" means a non-basement building (i) built, in the case of a building
in Zones Al-A30, AE, A, A99, AO, AH, B, C, X, or D, to have the top of the elevated
floor, or in the case of a building in Zones V1-30, VE, or V, to have the bottom of the
lowest horizontal structure member of the elevated floor, elevated above the ground
level by means of pilings, columns (posts and piers), or shear walls parallel to the flow
of the water and (ii) adequately anchored so as not to impair the structural integrity of
the building during a flood of up to the magnitude of the base flood. In the case of Zones
Al-A30, AE, A, A99, AO, AH, B, C, X, or D, "elevated building"also includes a building
elevated by means of fill or solid foundation perimeter walls with openings sufficient to
facilitate the unimpeded movement of flood waters. In the case of Zones V1-V30, VE,
or V, "elevated building" also includes a building otherwise meeting the definition of
"elevated building", even though the lower area is enclosed by means of breakaway
walls that meet the federal standards.
"Federal Emergency Management Agency" means the Federal agency that
administers the National Flood Insurance Program.
"Flood"or "Flooding"means a general and temporary condition of partial or complete
inundation of normally dry land areas from:
(1) the overflow of inland or tidal waters,
(2) the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source.
"Flood"or "flooding"also means the collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of
a lake or other body of water as a result of erosion or undermining caused by waves
or currents of water exceeding anticipated cyclical levels or suddenly caused by an
unusually high water level in a natural body of water, accompanied by a severe storm,
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or by an unanticipated force of nature, such as a flash flood or an abnormal tidal surge,
or by some similarly unusual and unforeseeable event which results in flooding as
defined in (1) above.
"Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM)" means an official map of the
community published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as part of a
riverine community's Flood Insurance Study. The FBFM delineates a Regulatory
Floodway along water courses studied in detail in the Flood Insurance Study.
"Flood Elevation Study" means an examination, evaluation and determination of the
flood hazards and, if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations, or an
examination, evaluation and determination of flood- related erosion hazards.
"Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM)"means an official map of a community, issued
by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where the boundaries of the areas of
special flood hazard have been designated as Zone A but no flood elevations are
provided.
"Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)"means an official map of a community, on which
the Federal Emergency Management Agency has delineated both the areas of special
flood hazard and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.
"Flood Insurance Study" see "flood elevation study
"Floodplain" or "Flood-prone area" means any land area susceptible to being
inundated by water from any source (see definition of "Flooding').
"Floodproofing" means any combination of structural and non-structural additions,
changes, or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real
estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures, and their
contents.
"Floodway" - has the same meaning as "Regulatory Floodway".
"Functionally dependent use" means a use which cannot perform its intended
purpose unless it is located or carried out in close proximity to water, such as a docking
or port facility necessary for the loading and unloading of cargo or passengers,
shipbuilding, and ship repair facilities. The term does not include long-term storage,
manufacturing, sales, or service facilities.
"Highest adjacent grade" means the highest natural elevation of the ground surface,
prior to construction, next to the proposed walls of a structure.
"Historic structure" means any structure that is:
(1) listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained
by the Department of the Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the
Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register;
(2) certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing
to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily
determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district;
(3) individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic
preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of the Interior; or
(4) individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic
preservation programs that have been certified either:
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(i) by an approved state program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or
(ii) directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.
"Local Administrator" is the person appointed by the Town Board to administer and
implement this chapter by granting or denying development permits in accordance with
its provisions.
"Lowest floor"means lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement or
cellar). An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles,
building access, or storage in an area other than a basement area is not considered a
building's lowest floor; provided, that such enclosure is not built so as to render the
structure in violation of the applicable non-elevation design requirements of this
chapter.
"Manufactured home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections,
which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used with or without a
permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. The term does not
include a "Recreational vehicle"
"Manufactured home park or subdivision" means a parcel (or contiguous parcels)
of land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
"Mean sea level" means, for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the
National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929, the North American Vertical Datum
of 1988 (NAVD 88), or other datum, to which base flood elevations shown on a
community's Flood Insurance Rate Map are referenced.
"Mobile home" - has the same meaning as "Manufactured home".
"New construction"means structures for which the "start of construction"commenced
on or after the effective date of a floodplain management regulation adopted by the
community and includes any subsequent improvements to such structure.
"One-hundred-year flood" or "100-year flood" has the same meaning as "Base
Flood".
"Principally above ground"means that at least 5/percent of the actual cash value of
the structure, excluding land value, is above ground.
"Recreational vehicle"means a vehicle which is:
(1) built on a single chassis,
(2) 400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projections,
(3) designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck; and
(4) not designed primarily for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living
quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.
"Regulatory Floodway" means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the
adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without
cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than a designated height as
determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in a Flood Insurance
Study or by other agencies as provided in Section 110-13 B of the Code.
"Start of construction" means the date of permit issuance for new construction and
substantial improvements to existing structures, provided that actual start of
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construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition placement, or other
improvement is within 180 days after the date of issuance. The actual start of
construction means the first placement of permanent construction of a building
(including a manufactured home) on a site, such as the pouring of a slab or footings,
installation of pilings or construction of columns.
Permanent construction does not include land preparation (such as clearing,
excavation, grading, or filling), or the installation of streets or walkways, or excavation
for a basement, footings, piers or foundations, or the erection of temporary forms, or
the installation of accessory buildings such as garages or sheds not occupied as
dwelling units or not part of the main building. For a substantial improvement, the actual
"start of construction" means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other
structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external
dimensions of the building.
"Structure"means a walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid storage tank
that is principally above ground, as well as a manufactured home.
"Substantial damage"means damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby
the cost of restoring the structure to its before damaged condition would equal or
exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.
"Substantial improvement" means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or
other improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the
market value of the structure before the "start of construction"of the improvement. The
term includes structures which have incurred "substantial damage", regardless of the
actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either:
(1) any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state or
local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the
local code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe
living conditions, or
(2) any alteration of a "Historic structure", provided that the alteration will not preclude
the structure's contin-ued designa-tion as a "Historic structure".
"Variance"means a grant of relief from the requirements of this chapter which permits
construction or use in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this chapter.
"Violation"means the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant
with the community's flood plain management regulations.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§110-5 LANDS TO WHICH THIS CHAPTER APPLIES
This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the
Town of Mamaroneck.
§110-6 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD
The areas of special flood hazard for the Town of Mamaroneck, Community Number
360917 are identified and defined on the following documents prepared by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency:
1 . Flood Insurance Rate Map Panel Numbers:
36119C0332F, 36119C0334F, 36119C0342F, 36119C0351 F, 36119C0353F,
36119C0361F
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whose effective date is September 28, 2007, and any subsequent revisions to
these map panels that do not affect areas under our community's jurisdiction.
2. A scientific and engineering report entitled "Flood Insurance Study,
Westchester County, New York, All Jurisdictions"dated September 28, 2007.
3. Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), Case No.: 22-02-0217P, effective December
1, 2022, revising FIRM panel: 36119C0342F, dated September 28, 2007.
The above documents are hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this chapter.
The Flood Insurance Study and/or maps are on file at: 740 West Boston Post Road,
Mamaroneck, NY 10543.
§110-7 INTERPRETATION AND CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS
This chapter includes all revisions to the National Flood Insurance Program through
October 27, 1997 and shall supersede all previous laws adopted for the purpose of
flood damage prevention.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be
minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, and
welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the
requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, or ordinances, the most
restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall govern.
§110-8 SEVERABILITY
The invalidity of any section or provision of this chapter shall not invalidate any other
section or provision thereof.
§110-9 PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
No structure in an area of special flood hazard shall hereafter be constructed, located,
extended, converted, or altered and no land shall be excavated or filled without full
compliance with the terms of this chapter and any other applicable regulations. Any
infraction of the provisions of this chapter by failure to comply with any of its
requirements, including infractions of conditions and safeguards established in
connection with conditions of the permit, shall constitute a violation. Any person who
violates this chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction
thereof, be fined no more than $250 or imprisoned for not more than 15 days or both.
Each day of noncompliance shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein
contained shall prevent the Town of Mamaroneck from taking such other lawful action
as necessary to prevent or remedy an infraction. Any structure found not compliant
with the requirements of this chapter for which the developer and/or owner has not
applied for and received an approved variance under section 110-23 and section 110-
24 of the Code will be declared non-compliant and notification sent to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
§110-10 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
The degree of flood protection required by this chapter is considered reasonable for
regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger
floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by man-
made or natural causes. This chapter does not imply that land outside the area of
special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or
flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the Town of
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Mamaroneck, any officer or employee thereof, or the Federal Emergency Management
Agency, for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any
administrative decision lawfully made there under.
ADMINISTRATION
§110-11 DESIGNATION OF THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR
The Building Inspector or in the absence of a Building Inspector, the Director of Building
Code Enforcement and Land Use Administration is the Local Administrator to
administer and implement this chapter by granting or denying floodplain development
permits in accordance with its provisions. The Local Administrator may designate a
person to act as the Local Administrator in connection with any matter to which this
chapter applies.
§110-12 THE FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
4. PURPOSE
A floodplain development permit is hereby established for all construction and other
development to be undertaken in areas of special flood hazard in this community for
the purpose of protecting its citizens from increased flood hazards and ensuring that
new development is constructed in a manner that minimizes its exposure to flooding. It
shall be unlawful to undertake any development in an area of special flood hazard, as
shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map enumerated in section 110-6 of the Code
without a valid floodplain development permit. Application for a permit shall be made
on forms furnished by the Local Administrator and may include, but not be limited to:
plans, in duplicate, drawn to scale and showing: the nature, location, dimen-sions, and
eleva-tions of the area in question, existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of
materials, drainage facilities, and the location of the foregoing.
B. FEES
All applications for a floodplain development permit shall be accompanied by an
application fee of $ 250.00. In addition, the applicant shall be responsible for
reimbursing the Town of Mamaroneck for any additional costs necessary for review,
inspection, and approval of this project. The Local Administrator may require a deposit
of no more than $500.00 to cover these additional costs.
C. APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT
The applicant shall provide the following information as appropriate. Additional
information may be required on the permit application form.
(4) The proposed elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor
(including basement or cellar) of any new or substantially improved residential
structure to be located in a special flood hazard area. Upon completion of the
lowest floor, the permitee shall submit to the Local Administrator the as-built
elevation, certified by a licensed professional engineer or surveyor.
(2) The proposed elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor(including
basement or cellar) of any new or substantially improved non-residential structure to be
located in Zones Al-A30, AE, orAH or Zone A if base flood elevation data are available.
Upon completion of the lowest floor, the permitee shall submit to the Local Administrator
the as-built elevation, certified by a licensed professional engineer or surveyor.
(3) The proposed elevation, in relation to mean sea level, to which any new or
substantially improved non-residential structure will be floodproofed. Upon completion
of the floodproofed portion of the structure, the permitee shall submit to the Local
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Administrator the as-built floodproofed elevation, certified by a professional engineer or
surveyor.
(4) A certificate from a licensed professional engineer or architect that any utility
floodproofing will meet the criteria in section 110-17 C of the Code (UTILITIES).
(5) A certificate from a licensed professional engineer or architect that any non-
residential floodproofed structure will meet the floodproofing criteria in section 110-20
of the Code (NON-RESIDEN-TIAL STRUCTURES— ELEVATION).
(6) A description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated
because of proposed development. Computations by a licensed professional engineer
must be submitted that demonstrate that the altered or relocated segment will provide
equal or greater conveyance than the original stream segment. The applicant must
submit any maps, computations or other material required by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) to revise the documents enumerated in section 110-6 of
the Code, when notified by the Local Administrator, and must pay any fees or other
costs assessed by FEMA for this purpose. The applicant must also provide assurances
that the conveyance capacity of the altered or relocated stream segment will be
maintained.
(7) A technical analysis, by a licensed professional engineer, if required by the Local
Administrator, which shows whether proposed development to be in an area of special
flood hazard may result in physical damage to any other property.
(8) In Zone A, when no base flood elevation data are available from other sources,
base flood elevation data shall be provided by the permit applicant for subdivision
proposals and other proposed developments (including proposals for manufactured
home and recreational vehicle parks and subdivisions) that are greater than either 50
lots or 5 acres.
§110-13 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR
Duties of the Local Administrator shall include, but not be limited to the following.
4. PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
The Local Administrator shall conduct the following permit application review before
issuing a floodplain development permit.-
(4) Review all applications for completeness, particularly with the requirements of
section 110-12 1 of the Code (APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT) and for
compliance with the provisions and standards of this law.
(2) Review subdivision and other proposed new development, including manufactured
home parks to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from
flooding. If a proposed building site is located in an area of special flood hazard, all
new construction and substantial improvements shall meet the applicable standards of
sections 110-14 through and including 110-22 of the Code and, in particular, sub-
section 110-15 (SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS).
(3) Determine whether any proposed development in an area of special flood hazard
may result in physical damage to any other property (e.g., stream bank erosion and
increased flood velocities). The Local Administrator may require the applicant to submit
additional technical analyses and data necessary to complete the determination.
If the proposed development may result in physical damage to any other property or
fails to meet the requirements of sections 110-14 through and including 110-22 of the
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Code, no permit shall be issued. The applicant may revise the application to include
measures that mitigate or eliminate the adverse effects and re-submit the application.
(4) Determine that all necessary permits have been received from those governmental
agencies from which approval is required by State or Federal law.
B. USE OF OTHER FLOOD DATA
(4) When the Federal Emergency Management Agency has designated areas of
special flood hazard on the community's Flood Insurance Rate map (FIRM) but
has neither produced water surface elevation data (these areas are designated
Zone A or V on the FIRM) nor identified a floodway, the Local Administrator
shall obtain, review and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and
floodway data available from a Federal, State or other source, including data
developed pursuant to section 110-121 (7) of the Code, as criteria for requiring
that new construction, substantial improvements or other proposed
development meet the requirements of this law.
(2) When base flood elevation data are not available, the Local Administrator may
use flood information from any other authoritative source, such as historical data, to
establish flood elevations within the areas of special flood hazard, for the purposes of
this law.
(3) When an area of special flood hazard, base flood elevation, and/or floodway data
are available from a Federal, State or other authoritative source, but differ from the data
in the documents enumerated in section 110-6 of the Code, the Local Administrator
may reasonably utilize the other flood information to enforce more restrictive
development standards.
C. ALTERATION OF WATERCOURSES
(4) Notification to adjacent municipalities that may be affected and the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation prior to permitting any
alteration or relocation of a watercourse and submit evidence of such
notification to the Regional Administrator, Region 11, Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
(2) Determine that the permit holder has provided for maintenance within the altered
or relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood carrying capacity is not
dimin-ished.
D. CONSTRUCTION STAGE
(4) In Zones A 1-A30, AE and AH, and also Zone A if base flood elevation data are
available, upon placement of the lowest floor or completion of floodproofing of
a new or substantially improved structure, obtain from the permit holder a
certification of the as-built elevation of the lowest floor or floodproofed
elevation, in relation to mean sea level. The certificate shall be prepared by or
under the direct supervision of a licensed land surveyor or professional
engineer and certified by same. For manufactured homes, the permit holder
shall submit the certificate of elevation upon placement of the structure on the
site. A certificate of elevation must also be submitted for a recre-ational vehicle
if it remains on a site for 180 consecutive days or longer (unless it is fully
licensed and ready for highway use).
(2) Any further work undertaken prior to submission and approval of the certification
shall be at the permit holder's risk. The Local Administrator shall review all data
submitted. Deficiencies detected shall be cause to issue a stop work order for the
project unless immediately corrected.
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E. INSPECTIONS
The Local Administrator and/or the developer's engineer or architect shall make
periodic inspections at appropriate times throughout the period of construction to
monitor compliance with permit conditions and enable said inspector to certify, if
requested, that the development is in compliance with the requirements of the floodplain
development permit and/or any variance provisions.
F. STOP WORK ORDERS
(4) The Local Administrator shall issue, or cause to be issued, a stop work order
for any floodplain development found ongoing without a development permit.
Disregard of a stop work order shall subject the violator to the penalties
described in section 110-9 of the Code.
(2) The Local Administrator shall issue, or cause to be issued, a stop work order for
any floodplain development found non-compliant with the provisions of this law and/or
the conditions of the development permit. Disregard of a stop work order shall subject
the violator to the penalties described in section 110-9 of the Code.
G. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
(4) In areas of special flood hazard, as determined by documents enumerated in
section 110-6 of the Code, it shall be unlawful to occupy or to permit the use
or occupancy of any building or premises, or both, or part thereof hereafter
created, erected, changed, converted or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in
its use or structure until a certificate of compliance has been issued by the
Local Administrator stating that the building or land conforms to the
requirements of this chapter.
(2) A certificate of compliance shall be issued by the Local Administrator upon
satisfactory completion of all development in areas of special flood hazard.
(3) Issuance of the certificate shall be based upon the inspections conducted as
prescribed in section 110-13 1 of the Code (INSPECTIONS), and/or any certified
elevations, hydraulic data, floodproofing, anchoring requirements or encroachment
analyses which may have been required as a condition of the approved permit.
H. INFORMATION TO BE RETAINED
The Local Administrator shall retain and make available for inspection, copies of the
following:
(4) Floodplain development permits and certificates of compliance,
(2) Certifications of as-built lowest floor elevations of structures, required pursuant to
section 110-13 (D) (1) and section 110-13 (D)(2) of the Code, and whether or not the
structures contain a basement,
1 . Floodproofing certificates required pursuant to section 110-13 (A) of the Code
and whether or not the structures contain a basement,
(4) Variances issued pursuant to sections 110-23 and 110-24 of the Code,
and
(5) Notices required under section 110-13 1 of the Code (ALTERATION OF
WATERCOURSES).
§110-14 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
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The following standards apply to new development, including new and substantially
improved structures, in the areas of special flood hazard shown on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map designated in section 110-6 of the Code.
§110-15 SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS
The following standards apply to all new subdivision proposals and other proposed
development in areas of special flood hazard (including proposals for manufactured
home and recreational vehicle parks and subdivisions):
(1) Proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage,
(2) Public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems shall
be located and constructed so as to minimize flood damage, and
(3) Adequate drainage shall be provided to reduce exposure to flood damage.
§110-16 ENCROACHMENTS
(4) Within Zones Al-A30 and AE, on streams without a regulatory floodway, no
new construction, substantial improvements, or other development (including
fill) shall be permitted unless:
(4) the applicant demonstrates that the cumulative effect of the proposed
development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development,
will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot
at any location, or,
(ii) the Town of Mamaroneck agrees to apply to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) for a conditional FIRM revision, FEMA approval is received, and the
applicant provides all necessary data, analyses and mapping and reimburses the
Town of Mamaroneck for all fees and other costs in relation to the application. The
applicant must also provide all data, analyses and mapping and reimburse the Town
of Mamaroneck for all costs related to the final map revision.
(2) On streams with a regulatory floodway, as shown on the Flood Boundary and
Floodway Map or the Flood Insurance Rate Map adopted in section 110-6 of the
Code, no new construction, substantial improvements, or other development in the
floodway (including fill) shall be permitted unless:
(4) a technical evaluation by a licensed professional engineer demonstrates through
hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance with standard
engineering practice that such an encroachment shall not result in anv increase in
flood levels during occurrence of the base flood, or,
(ii) the Town of Mamaroneck agrees to apply to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) for a conditional FIRM and floodway revision, FEMA approval is
received, and the applicant provides all necessary data, analyses and mapping and
reimburses the Town of Mamaroneck for all fees and other costs in relation to the
application. The applicant must also provide all data, analyses and mapping and
reimburse the Town of Mamaroneck for all costs related to the final map revisions.
(3) In Zones A 1-A30, AE and AH, and also Zone A if base flood elevation data are
available, if any development is found to increase or decrease base flood elevations,
the Town shall as soon as practicable, but not later than six months after the date
such information becomes available, notify FEMA and the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation of the changes by submitting technical or
scientific data in accordance with standard engineering practice.
§110-17 STANDARDS FOR ALL STRUCTURES
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The following standards apply to new development, including new and substantially
improved structures, in the areas of special flood hazard shown on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map designated in section 110-6 of the Code.
4. ANCHORING
New structures and substantial improvement to structures in areas of special flood
hazard shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement during
the base flood. This requirement is in addition to applicable State and local
anchoring requirements for resisting wind forces.
B. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS
(1) New construction and substantial improvements to structures shall be
constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.
(2) New construction and substantial improvements to structures shall be
constructed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
(3) For enclosed areas below the lowest floor of a structure within Zones Al-A30,
AE, AO or A, new and substantial-ly improved structures shall have fully enclosed
areas below the lowest floor that are use-able solely for parking of vehicles, building
access or storage in an area other than a basement and which are subject to
flooding, designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls
by allowing for the entry and exit of flood waters. Designs for meeting this
requirement must either be certified by a licensed profes-sional engineer or architect
or meet or exceed the following minimum criteria:
(4) a minimum of two openings of each enclosed area having a total net area of not
less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to
flooding,
(ii) the bottom of all such openings no higher than one foot above the lowest adjacent
finished grade and;
(iii) openings not less than three inches in any direction.
Openings may be equipped with louvers, valves, screens or other coverings or
devices provided they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters. Enclosed
areas sub-grade on all sides are considered basements and are not permitted.
C. UTILITIES
(4) New and replacement electrical equipment, heating, ventilating, air
conditioning, plumbing connections, and other service equipment shall be
located at least two feet above the base flood elevation, at least three feet
above the highest adjacent grade in a Zone A without an available base flood
elevation where permitted, or be designed to prevent water from entering and
accumulating within the components during a flood and to resist hydrostatic
and hydrodynamic loads and stresses. Electrical wiring and outlets, switches,
junction boxes and panels shall be elevated or designed to prevent water from
entering and accumulating within the components unless they conform to the
appropriate provisions of the electrical part of the Building Code of New York
State or the Residential Code of New York State for location of such items in
wet locations.
(2) New and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system.
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(3) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize
or eliminate infiltration of flood waters. Sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems
for buildings that have openings below the base flood elevation shall be provided with
auto-matic backflow valves or other automatic backflow devices that are installed in
each discharge line passing through a building's exterior wall.
2. On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or
contamina-tion from them during flooding.
§110-18 STORAGE TANKS
1 . Underground tanks shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, and lateral
movement during conditions of the base flood.
2. Above-ground tanks shall be:
a. anchored to prevent floatation, collapse or lateral movement during
conditions of the base flood or,
b. installed at or above the base flood elevation as shown on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map enumerated in section 110-6 of the Code plus two
feet.
§110-19 RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES (ELEVATION)
The following standards apply to new and substantially improved residential
structures located in areas of special flood hazard, in addition to the require-ments in
section 110-15 (SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS), section 110-16
(ENCROACHMENTS), and section 110-17 (STANDARDS FOR ALL STRUCTURES)
of the Code.
(4) Within Special Flood Hazard Areas, new construction and substantial
improvements shall have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to or
above two feet above the base flood elevation.
(2) Within Zone A, if the Base flood elevation is not specified, a base flood
elevation shall be determined by either of the following:
a. Obtain and reasonably use data available from a federal, state, or other source
plus 2 feet of freeboard or
4. Determine the base flood elevation in accordance with accepted hydrologic and
hydraulic engineering practices, plus freeboard. Determinations shall be
undertaken by a registered design professional who shall be documented that
the technical methods used reflect currently accepted engineering practice.
Studies, analyses, and computations shall be submitted in sufficient detail to
allow thorough review and approval.
(3) Within Zone AO, new construction and substantial improvements shall have the
lowest floor (including basement) elevated above the highest adjacent grade at least
as high as the depth number specified in feet on the community's Flood Insurance Rate
Map enumerated in section 110-6 of the Code plus two feet of freeboard, or not less
than 3 feet if a depth number is not specified.
(4) Within Zones AH and AO, adequate drainage paths are required to guide flood
waters around and away from proposed struc-tures on slopes.
§110-20 NON-RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES (ELEVATION)
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The following standards apply to new and substantially improved commercial,
industrial, and other non-residential structures located in areas of special flood hazard,
in addition to the requirements in section 110-15 (SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS),
section 110-16 (ENCROACHMENTS) and section 110-17 (STANDARDS FOR ALL
STRUCTURES) of the Code.
(4) Within Zones A 1-A30, AE and AH, and also Zone A if base flood elevation
data are available, new construction and substantial improvements of any
non-residential structure shall either:
(4) have the lowest floor, including basement or cellar, elevated to or above two feet
above the base flood elevation, or
(ii) be floodproofed so that the structure is watertight below two feet above the base
flood elevation, including attendant utility and sanitary facilities, with walls substan-tially
impermeable to the passage of water. All structural components located below the
base flood level must be capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and
the effects of buoyancy.
(2) Within Zone AO, new construction and substantial improvements of non-
residential structures shall:
(4) have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated above the highest adjacent
grade at least as high as the depth number specified in feet on the community's
FIRM plus two feet (at least three feet if no depth number is specified), or
(ii) together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, be completely floodproofed to
that level to meet the floodproofing standard specified in section 110-20 (1)(ii) of the
Code.
(3) If the structure is to be floodproofed, a licensed professional engineer or architect
shall develop and/or review structural design, specifications, and plans for construction.
A Floodproofing Certificate or other certification shall be provided to the Local
Administrator that certifies the design and methods of construction are in accordance
with accepted standards of practice for meeting the provisions of section 110-20 (1)(ii)
of the Code, including the specific elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the
structure is to be floodproofed.
(4) Within Zones AH and AO, adequate drainage paths are required to guide flood
waters around and away from proposed structures on slopes.
1 . Within Zone A, when no base flood elevation data are available, the lowest
floor (including basement) shall be elevated at least three feet above the
highest adjacent grade.
§110-21 MANUFACTURED HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
The following standards in addition to the standards in section 110-14 (GENERAL
STANDARDS) and section 110-17 (STANDARDS FOR ALL STRUCTURES) of the
Code apply, as indicated, in areas of special flood hazard to manufactured homes and
to recre-ational vehicles which are located in areas of special flood hazard.
(4) Recreational vehicles placed on sites within Zones A 1-A30, AE and AH shall
either:
(4) be on site fewer than 180 consecutive days,
(ii) be fully licensed and ready for highway use, or
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(iii) meet the requirements for manufactured homes in section 110-21(2), (3) and (4) of
the Code.
A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or jacking system,
is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices and
has no permanently attached additions.
(2) A manufactured home that is placed or substantially improved in Zones Al-A30,
AE, AH and Zone A shall be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the bottom
of the frame of the manufactured home chassis is elevated to or above two feet above
the base flood elevation and is securely anchored to an adequately anchored
foundation system to resist flotation, collapse and lateral movement.
(3) Within Zone AO, the bottom of the frame of the manufactured home chassis shall
be elevated above the highest adjacent grade at least as high as the depth number
specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map enumerated in section 110-6 of the Code
plus two feet (at least three feet if no depth number is specified).
(4) The foundation and anchorage of manufactured homes to be located in identified
floodways shall be designed and constructed in accordance with section 110-17 (A) of
the Code (ANCHORING).
§110-22 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES INCLUDING DETACHED GARAGES
The following standards apply to new and substantially improved accessory structures,
including detached garages, in the areas of special flood hazard shown on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map designated in section 110-6 of the Code.
(4) Within Zones Al-A30, AE, AO, AH, A, accessory structures must meet the
standards of section 110-17 (A) of the Code (ANCHORING),
(2) Within Zones Al-A30, AE and AH, and also Zone A if base flood elevation data
are available, areas below two feet above the base flood elevation shall be constructed
using methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
(3) Within Zones AO and Zone A, if base flood elevation data are not available, areas
below three feet above the highest adjacent grade shall be constructed using methods
and practices that minimize flood damage.
(4) Structures must be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on
exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of flood waters in accordance with
section 110-17 (B) of the Code.
(5) Utilities must meet the requirements of section 110-171 of the Code (UTILITIES).
VARIANCE PROCEDURE
§110-23 APPEALS BOARD
(4) The Planning Board as established by the Town of Mamaroneck shall hear and
decide appeals and requests for variances from the requirements of this
chapter.
(2) The Planning Board shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged there is an
error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by the Local Administrator in
the enforcement or administration of this chapter.
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(3) Those aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Board may appeal such decision
to the Supreme Court pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules.
(4) In passing upon such applications, the Planning board, shall consider all technical
evaluations, all relevant factors, standards specified in other sections of this chapter
and
(4) the danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others,
(ii) the danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage,
(iii) the susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the
effect of such damage on the individual owner,
(iv) the importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community,
(y) the necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable,
(vi) the availability of alternative locations for the proposed use which are not subject to
flooding or erosion damage,
(vii) the compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development,
(viii) the relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and floodplain
management program of that area,
(ix) the safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency
vehicles,
(x) the costs to local governments and the dangers associated with conducting search
and rescue operations during periods of flooding,
(xi) the expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the
flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site, and
(xii) the costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions,
including search and rescue operations, maintenance and repair of public utilities and
facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems and streets and bridges.
(5) Upon consideration of the factors of section 110-23 (4) of the Code and the
purposes of this chapter, the Planning Board may attach such conditions to the granting
of variances as it deems necessary to further the purposes of this chapter.
(6) The Local Administrator shall maintain the records of all appeal actions including
technical information and report any variances to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency upon request.
§110-24 CONDITIONS FOR VARIANCES
(4) Generally, variances may be issued for new construction and substantial
improvements to be erected on a lot of one-half acre or less in size contiguous
to and surrounded by lots with existing structures constructed below the base
flood level, providing items (i-xii) in section 110-23 (4) of the Code have been
fully considered. As the lot size increases beyond the one-half acre, the
technical justification required for issuing the variance increases.
(2) Variances may be issued for the repair or rehabilitation of historic structures upon
determination that
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(4) the proposed repair or rehabilitation will not preclude the structure's continued
designation as a "Historic structure", and
(ii) the variance is the minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and design
of the structure.
(3) Variances may be issued by a community for new construction and substantial
improvements and for other develop-ment necessary for the conduct of a functionally
dependent use provided that.-
(4) the criteria of section 110-24 (1), (4), (5) and (6) of section 110-24 of the Code
are met, and
(ii) the structure or other development is protected by methods that minimize flood
damages during the base flood and create no additional threat to public safety.
(4) Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in
flood levels during the base flood discharge would result.
(5) Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the
minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief.
(6) Variances shall only be issued upon receiving written justifi-cation of-
(4) a showing of good and sufficient cause,-
(ii) a determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship
to the applicant; and
(iii) a determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood
heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create
nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the public or conflict with existing this
chapter or ordinances.
(7) Any applicant to whom a variance is granted for a building with the lowest floor
below the base flood elevation shall be given written notice over the signature of a
community official that:
(4) the issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the base flood level will
result in increased premium rates for flood insurance up to amounts as high as
$25 for$100 of insurance coverage; and
(ii) such construction below the base flood level increases risks to life and property.
Such notification shall be maintained with the record of all variance actions as required
in section 110-13 (H) of the Code.
Section 3— Severability:
Should any provision of this local law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall
not affect any other provisions of this local law, which may be implemented without the
invalid or unconstitutional provisions.
Section 4 — Effective Date.-
This local law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
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Carried
3. Revision of Chapter 99 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law of
the State of New York, a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022 at
8:00 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible, to consider the "Revision of Chapter 99
of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck" law, at the Town Center, 740 W. Boston
Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York.
Purpose:
This local law regarding the use of property in the unincorporated area of the Town for
filming productions or taking photographs to be used for commercial purposes was
adopted in 1997. This law updates the existing law and continues to allow, but
regulate, the use of property for filming advertising, motion-pictures, television shows,
productions that can be viewed on computers, telephones or other devices, and for
taking photographs to be used in commercial enterprises. Such regulation is intended
to allow such activities in a way that is compatible and does not unduly interfere with
the day-to-day activities of the Town's residents and merchants. You may also view
the meeting on local municipal access television (Cablevision 75, 76, 77 or Verizon
34, 35, 36) or on LMC Media's website, https://Imcmedia.org/.
The full text of this document can be viewed on the Town's website,
https://www.townofmamaroneckny.org/calendar.aspx, or by calling the Town Clerk's
Office at 914-381-7870, for a mailed copy.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Published: September 27, 2022
Moved by Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilwoman Katz
the Public Hearing was unanimously opened.
Carried
There were no public comments.
Moved by Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz
the Public Hearing was unanimously closed.
Carried
Moved by Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman
On motion of Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the following
local law was approved.-
Local Law No. 5 - 2022
This local law shall be known as the "Revision of Chapter 99 of the Code of the Town
of Mamaroneck"law.
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Section 1 — Purpose:
This local law regarding the use of property in the unincorporated area of the Town for
filming productions or taking photographs to be used for commercial purposes was
adopted in 1997. This law updates the existing law and continues to allow, but regulate,
the use of property for filming advertising, motion-pictures, television shows,
productions that can be viewed on computers, telephones or other devices, and for
taking photographs to be used in commercial enterprises. Such regulation is intended
to allow such activities in a way that is compatible and does not unduly interfere with
the day-to-day activities of the Town's residents and merchants.
Section 2— Repeal and Replacement of a current chapter of the Mamaroneck-Code.-
Chapter 99 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed and the
following substituted in its place:
Chapter 99
Filming
§ 99-1. Intent
&99-2 Definitions
&99-3 License required
§99-4 Application for license
§99-5 Action by the
Administrator
&99-6 General requirements
§99-7 Limitation on filming
§99-8 License fee
§99-9 Insurance and bond
§99-10 Appeals
§99-11 Suspension or
revocation of license
§99-12 Penalties for offenses
§99-13 Enforcement
§ 99-1. Intent.
It is the intent of the Town Board to allow, but regulate, the use of property within the
unincorporated area of the Town for filming advertising, motion-pictures, television
shows, productions that can be viewed on computers, telephones or other devices, and
for taking photographs to be used in commercial enterprises. Such regulation is
intended to allow such activities in a way that is compatible and does not unduly
interfere, with the day-to-day activities of the Town's residents and merchants.
99-2 Definitions.
As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ADMINISTRATOR
The Town Administrator or a person designated by the Town Administrator.
FILMING
The recording, by any medium, of advertising, motion-pictures, television shows,
productions that can be viewed on computers, telephones or other devices and the
taking of photographs to be used in commercial enterprises. Notwithstanding the
previous sentence, "filming" does not include recordings done by or on behalf of the
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Town, the coverage of news, political, cultural, local sports or school events or the
recording of public service announcements.
LICENSEE
Any person or entity whose application fora license under this chapter has been
approved.
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Any property located within the unincorporated area that is owned or leased by the
Town of Mamaroneck or that the Town of Mamaroneck has the right to use.
UNINCORPORATED AREA
The unincorporated area of the Town of Mamaroneck.
99-3 License required.
No person or entity shall film in the unincorporated area on either public or private
property, unless a license is issued pursuant to this chapter.
99-4 Application for license.
The license prescribed by this chapter shall be issued by the Administrator. An
application therefor shall be filed in the office of the Administrator at least seven (7)
days before the first day proposed for filming. It shall be on a form containing such
information as may be determined by the Administrator. At a minimum, the application
shall require (i) the proposed location for the filming, (ii) the proposed production
schedule, (iii) a description of any activities where there is a risk of injury, such as car
chases, jumps or falls from windows or roofs, fighting, the use of weapons or like
activities, (iv) a statement of whether explosives will be used and if so, where the
explosives will be stored, and (v) a list of all vehicles that will be used during filming or
will be driven by the persons engaged in the filming. After reviewing the application, the
Administrator may request such additional information that in the Administrator's sole
judgment is necessary to determine whether to issue the license.
99-5 Action by the Administrator.
A. The Administrator may approve or deny any application or place conditions or
limitations on a license if filming on the dates and at the times requested would conflict
with other scheduled events in the area , would be detrimental to the community
because of anticipated excessive noise, excessive illumination, unreasonable
disruption of traffic, potential danger to persons or property that could be caused by
the proposed filming, or would unduly interfere with the day-to-day activities of the
Town's residents or merchants or would otherwise interfere with public health, safety
and welfare.
B. If the application is approved, the Administrator shall issue a license which shall
specify the days, the hours and the location for filming and contain the conditions and
limitations, if any, imposed by the Administrator.
C. The filming shall adhere strictly to the information and representations contained
in the application, the submissions that accompany the application when it is made and
any other information submitted to the Administrator.
99-6 General requirements.
A. Prior to the first day of filming, the licensee must give written notice of the filming
to properties that are contiguous to the location of the filming and to residents within
one hundred (100) feet of that location.
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B. The filming shall be conducted so as not to interfere with access to fire lanes.
No objects shall not be placed within fifteen (15) feet of fire hydrants or in passageways
leading to fire escapes or fire lanes. Accessible parking spaces shall be kept free of
objects.
C. Any costs that are incurred by the Town by reason of the filming shall be borne
by the licensee. The Administrator may estimate such costs and require the licensee to
pay the amount of the estimate before filming commences.
§ 99-7 Limitation on filming.
No more than fifteen (15) days of filming shall occur on private property or on streets
lying within the R-TA, R-A, R-GA, R-2F, R-6, R-7.5, R-10, R-15, R-20, R-30 or R-50
zoning districts in any calendar year. Upon a showing of undue hardship, the Town
Administrator may allow filming to occur at a property for up to eighteen (18) days in a
calendar year.
99-8 License fee.
The fees for applying for, and for a license itself are listed in section A-250-1 of the
Code. The Town of Mamaroneck, the Mamaroneck Union Free School District, the
United States, the State of New York and the County of Westchester shall be exempt
from such fees.
99-9 Insurance and bond.
A. The license shall not be issued until the licensee furnishes an insurance policy
in an amount not less than $1,000,000 indemnifying and holding harmless the Town of
Mamaroneck, its officers, agents and employees from and against any claim, loss or
damage that occurs during filming and for the payment of all damages for death,
personal injury or property damage which may occur during filming by acts or omissions
of the licensee, its agents, employees, contractors or subcontractors. The insurance
policy shall comply with the Minimum Insurance Requirements for Permits & Use of
Property within the Town of Mamaroneck promulgated from time to time by the Town
Administrator.
B. In addition, the applicant must produce certificates of insurance showing that it
is insured against any claim, loss or damage which may occur during filming and for
the payment of all damages for death, personal injury or property damage which may
occur during filming by acts or omissions of the licensee, its agents, employees,
contractors or subcontractors. Such certificates also shall be approved by the Town
Attorney. Further, the Town Administrator may require the posting of a bond in an
appropriate case sufficient in amount to ensure that public property and any private
property, other than the private property where the filming will take place, is restored to
its condition prior to filming.
99-10 Appeals.
Any person aggrieved by the denial of an application for a license or by the conditions
imposed with such license may appeal the Administrator's decision to a Committee,
consisting of the Town Supervisor and one Town Board member designated by the
Town Board. The Committee shall review such appeal and may reverse, modify or
affirm the action of the Town Administrator if the Committee finds that the action of the
Town Administrator was arbitrary, capricious or not supported by substantial evidence.
99-11 Suspension or revocation of license.
A.The Administrator may suspend or revoke a license issued pursuant to this chapter
for any of the following reasons:
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(1) Failure when filming to adhere to the information and representations contained in
the application for the license, the submissions that accompany the application when it
is made and any other information submitted to the Administrator, or
(2) Failure to adhere to the conditions imposed upon the license by the Administrator,
or
(3) Disorderly conduct, conduct detrimental to the health and safety of others or conduct
constituting a breach of the public peace by the licensee, its agents, employees,
contractors or subcontractors, or
(4) Violation by the licensee, its agents, employees, contractors or subcontractors of
any law or ordinance or any rule or regulation
B. Notice of the suspension or revocation of a license may be given orally to the
licensee or the person in charge of the filming, by electronic communication or in writing
to the licensee at the address given by the licensee for such communication.
C.The suspension or revocation of a license shall bar such licensee from applying for
a new license within one year from the date of revocation.
D. If a license is suspended or revoked, the applicant shall not be entitled to a refund
of any portion of the license fee.
99-12 Penalties for offenses.
It shall be an offense for any person, firm or corporation to violate or to fails to comply
with any provision of this chapter or any rule or determination made thereunder, or to
undertake filming in the unincorporated area without first securing a license therefor. A
person who commits such offense shall upon conviction, be punished by a fine of$250.
Each day that a violation occurs shall be deemed a separate offense.
99-13 Enforcement.
This chapter shall be enforced by Town Administrator, the Deputy Town Administrator,
the Building Inspector, any Assistant Building Inspector, any Code Enforcement Officer,
the Director of Building Code Enforcement and Land Use Administration, the Fire
Inspector or any police officer.
Section 3—Amendment of an existing section of the Mamaroneck Code.-
Section A250-1 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by deleting
the entries therein for§ 99-6A and§ 99-6B and inserting the following entries between
the entries for§ 95-30A and§ 106-20A:
Code Subject Fee or Deposit
Section
§ 99-8 Fee to apply for a license to film $500.00
License fee for filming on public $1.200.00 per day or any portion
property thereof
License fee for filming on private $1,000.00 per day or any portion
property thereof
Section 4 — Severability:
Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall
not affect any other provisions of this Local Law, which may be implemented without
the invalid or unconstitutional provisions.
Section 5— Effective Date.-
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
September 23, 2022
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RESIDENT COMMENTS
Supervisor Elkind Eney asked if anyone in the audience had any comments for the Town
Board. Cathy Sears, on behalf of the Larchmont Gardens Civic Association (LGCA), who
resides on Hickory Grove Drive West, addressed the Board. Ms. Sears noted that she saw
Town employees out trimming trees earlier in the day, which was terrific. She thanked the
Board for the work the Town had completed on the catch basin, although noted earlier today
she saw a large tree limb in the basin that needs to be removed. Ms. Sears asked the Board
if there was a plan for dredging the catch basin. Administrator Robson reported that dredging
the catch basin is planned for 2024 and noted that the Town had just completed the dredging
of the forebay.
Ms. Sears then requested an update on the water main fix at Lakeside Drive and Falls Road.
The Town Supervisor replied that the money was approved, and it was decided to run the
pipe along the bridge. Ms. Sears then asked about the painting of the traffic lines where
Myrtle Boulevard meets Lakeside Drive, to which the Town Administrator replied that striping
would be completed by the end of the week. Then, Ms. Sears asked about the timing of the
repointing of the Gardens Arches, to which the Administrator replied that she would
investigate and follow up with Ms. Sears. Next, Ms. Sears asked about paving on Valley
Stream East. The Supervisor advised that the Town is waiting for the work on the bridge to
be completed before progressing to paving. The paving will most likely not be completed
until next year, as the bridge had become an even bigger project after last year's storm.
Ms. Sears then invited the Board to the LGCA's Halloween Walk on the Brook on October
29th, beginning around 2pm.
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
Commissioner Jeffery King presented to the Board of Commissioners the Town of
Mamaroneck Fire Department claims, as certified by Chief Shaun Hughes and
submitted to the Comptroller's Office for payment. (See Fire Claims, Attachment B.)
Moved by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Katz, it was
Resolved that the Board of Fire Commissioners hereby approves the attached list of
fire claims.
Carried
3. Other Fire Department Business
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There being no further business to come before the Fire Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Fiddelman, Seconded by Commissioner Katz, the Commission
unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Referral of Update in the Regulation of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
Law to Planning Board
Attorney Maker explained that as this law would amend the zoning ordinance, section
240-92 B of the Town Code, before the Town Board can act upon it, the Town Board
is required to refer the proposed law to the Planning Board. The Planning Board will
then have 45 days in which to review and render a report or response to the Board on
the proposed law. Therefore, he asked that the Town Board refer the Update in the
Regulation of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Law to the Planning Board.
Moved by Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
Resolved that the Town Board hereby refers the "Update in Regulation of
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Law" to the Planning Board for review
and comment, pursuant to section 240-92 B. of the Town Code.
Carried
2. Set Public Hearing - Property Tax Levy in Excess of the Limit Established in
General Municipal Law
The Town Supervisor explained that a public hearing is required for this proposed
local law to be in place, in order to be able to plan to possibly exceed the property tax
cap in excess of the limit established by the State. The Supervisor added that the
Town Board does this each year, believing it is prudent to prepare by having this local
law in place should it be necessary during the budget process.
Moved by Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilman King, it was
Resolved, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a
Public Hearing on the "Property Tax Levy in Excess of the Limit Established in
General Municipal Law" Law for Wednesday, October 19, 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
3. Resolution Supporting Passage of Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs
Environmental Bond Act of 2022
Town Supervisor Elkind Eney introduced the resolution, stating that in the fiscal year
2023 State Budget, Governor Kathy Hochul and the Legislature proposed funding for
the "Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act" of$4.2 billion.
If approved by voters in November 2022, the Bond Act will provide at least:
• $1 .5 billion for climate change mitigation
• $1 .1 billion for restoration and flood risk reduction
• $650 million for open space land conservation and recreation
• $650 million for water quality improvement and resilient infrastructure
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• $300 million in unallocated
At least 35% of the total funding must be spent in disadvantaged communities, with a
goal of reaching 40%.
The Supervisor highlighted that funding can also be used to complete other projects
that preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of the state's environment.
The Supervisor added that the act will provide funding for projects of great importance
to Westchester Communities:
• The $4.2 billion includes $1 .1 billion towards flood risk reduction and coastal
restoration projects of great importance to Sound Shore communities.
• An additional $650 million will be devoted to clean water projects and includes
a new stormwater grant program that will help local governments address
infrastructure issues that were highlighted by Hurricane Ida last year. Local
governments and property taxpayers cannot afford to pay to correct damaged
or inadequately sized stormwater systems alone.
• A major focus will be on climate change mitigation projects to reduce polluting
emissions, encourage renewable energy production and clean energy through
solar and geothermal heating and cooling systems. Electric school buses and
electric vehicle charging infrastructure will receive support to match the growth
in availability of these vehicles in upcoming years.
• The bond act includes priority funding for neglected areas that have the
greatest need to correct water and air quality pollution.
• Open space and conservation projects will also receive support.
The Supervisor noted that environmental bond issues allow state and local
governments to implement important environmental projects on a multi-year basis that
could not be accomplished through annual operating budgets. As with major capital
projects, sound financial practice is to spread the cost over the useful life of projects
through the bond issue process.
The Supervisor stated that tonight, we have before us, a proposed Town Board
resolution in support of the "Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental
Bond Act of 2022". This resolution will appear on the back of your ballot on
November 8tn
Moved by Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz,
Whereas, providing clean drinking water and protecting our local rivers, bays,
lakes, streams, and waterfronts from pollution is paramount to quality of life in
New York State and the Town of Mamaroneck; and
Whereas, modernizing water infrastructure will safeguard clean water, reduce
flooding, reduce lead exposure and other public health threats, and create jobs;
and
Whereas, the Town of Mamaroneck is vulnerable to extreme weather including
deadly heat from rising temperatures and flooding from severe storms that put
people, properties and public assets across the Town of Mamaroneck at risk;
and
Whereas, upgrading transportation and stormwater infrastructure, restoring
natural resources, growing urban forests, building green roofs, and upgrading
cooling centers will reduce the impact of extreme weather, saving lives and
money; and
Whereas, the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of outdoor
recreation and access to fresh, local food, as people flocked to local parks and
sought out healthy foods for their families; and
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Whereas, upgrades to facilities at state and local parks and preserves and the
creation of new outdoor recreational areas will benefit our region by protecting
wildlife habitat, providing more people access to nature, and creating jobs in
the outdoor recreation economy; and
Whereas, the Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of
2022 would authorize the four billion and two hundred million dollars of bonds
to finance critical environmental restoration, clean water, and infrastructure
projects across New York State; and
Whereas, the funds would be targeted towards protecting clean water, reducing
flood risk, restoring natural resources, protecting open space and farmland,
and reducing the pollution that causes climate change; and
Whereas, the Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of
2022 was passed by the New York State Legislature as part of the 2022-23 New
York State Budget and will appear on the November 8, 2022, New York State
General Election Ballot for voter approval; and
Whereas, the Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of
2022 includes strong labor provisions and will support more than 84,000 family-
sustaining jobs for New Yorkers; and
Whereas, the Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of
2022 would enable New York State and the Town of Mamaroneck to address
pollution and public health threats in disadvantaged communities by directing
at least 35% with a goal of 40% of the measure's funding to address hazardous
conditions in such communities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck supports passage
of the Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.
Carried
4. Award of Bid - TA-22-13 - Memorial Park Walkways & Sidewalk Replacement
Town Supervisor Elkind Eney noted that this item was removed from the agenda
during the Work Session earlier this evening.
5. Authorization - Food Service Establishment Permit Renewals - Senior Services
Town Administrator Robson noted that the current permits required by Westchester
County Department of Health to operate the Senior Nutrition Program held at the
Senior Center and the Meals on Wheels Program are expiring. The Town is required
to submit an annual renewal application and Certificate of Resolution in order to
renew.
Moved by Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilman King, it was
Resolved that the Town Board hereby authorizes submittal of the Food Service
Establishment Permit.
Carried
6. Salary Authorization - Junior Civil Engineer
Moved by Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
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Resolved that the Town Board hereby, approve Emma Pennella's Junior Civil
Engineer salary of$63,240.00 effective October 3, 2022.
Carried
7. Salary Authorization - Assistant Court Clerk
Moved by Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
Resolved that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to
sign the employment agreement with Barbara Marcello, as Assistant Court
Clerk.
Carried
8. Set a Public Hearing for the Amendment of the Cost for Renewing Building
Permits
Moved by Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Nichinsky, it was
Resolved, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a
Public Hearing on the "Amendment of the Cost for Renewed Building Permits"
Law, for Wednesday, October 19, 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
REPORTS OF MINUTES
1. Report of Minutes from the September 21, 2022, Town Board Meeting
Moved by Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Board
Minutes from the meeting of September 21, 2022.
Carried
REPORTS OF COUNCIL
Councilman King
• Noted the Recreation Department is hosting lifeguard certification classes beginning
today. Six months from now the Town will be looking for lifeguards, so there are
excellent job prospects as a result of participating in this training.
• Mentioned that public skating began October first, skating lessons began last week,
and House League Hockey begins next month. Please contact the Recreation
Department for more information and to enroll in skating programs.
• Praised the Recreation Department for all their effort in putting together the Food Truck
Festival, even though it was cancelled Councilman King wanted to thank the
Recreation Department for all their hard work.
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• Attended a Traffic Committee Meeting last week. Commended Lt. Maher for his use of
the tracking tool and monitoring of the data that shows how fast cars are travelling, in
any given area once there are complaints of dangerous driving. Recommended people
slow down and drive more carefully to increase safety in the Town. Looking forward to
the training planned for the Committee for next month, at which Traffic Engineers will
show the Committee other ways in which to increase safety in the community. Lastly,
Deputy Supervisor/Councilwoman Katz thanked everyone on the Traffic Committee for
their hard work.
Councilwoman Fiddelman
• Attended a Zoning Board meeting last Wednesday. It was a long, hard meeting, that
went very late into the night, so Councilwoman Fiddelman thanked the Zoning Board
for their hard work.
• Wished those that observe a happy Jewish New Year and an easy fast.
• Preemptively thanked Administrator Robson and all the Town Departments for their
hard work on the 2023 budget which the Town Board will see at their next meeting.
• Suggested that everyone visit the Larchmont Library website to review the myriad of
interesting and fun programs that the library puts on both in person and on Zoom.
Councilwoman Nichinsky
• Missed the Housing Authority meeting this month because it conflicted with tonight's
meeting.
• Thanked all the Town Departments, especially the Recreation Department, for their
work on the Food Truck Festival, even though it did not happen.
• Reminded everyone that the Sustainability Collaborative is hosting a Repair Cafe on
October 16tn
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
The Town Clerk noted that the Upper Deck of our 24hour Lot B started renovations as of
today. If you are a lower-level parker, you do not need to move your vehicle now. All upper-
level Lot B parkers must park elsewhere in the Washington Square Residential Parking area,
or in Lot A, or in the metered spaces on Madison where you can park free of charge.
Wherever you choose to park until the renovations are complete, please remember, you
must always display your Lot B upper-level parking permit.
Also noted that the Town Clerk's office has started renewals of the Washington Square and
Lester Place residential parking permits for 2022/2023. Please look for your renewal notice
in your emails or contact the Town Clerks office at 381-7870 if you have any questions or we
can help you in any way.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, the meeting was
unanimously adjourned.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting - October 19, 2022
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Attachment A
Eney, Jaine Elkind
From: judy silberstein <larchmontgazette@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 18,2022 5:55 PM
To: Eney,Jaine Elkind
Subject: REALM Response to Board's Feedback
Dear Jayne,
Below is a response from REALM to the feedback you provided me.We would appreciate you sharing this with the rest
of the board as soon as possible.Thank you.
To the Mamaroneck Town Board:
Thank you for your continuing support for the installation of a memorial to the enslaved Africans of Mamaroneck on the
hilltop in front of the Town Center.We understand that you have concerns about the design we shared in June,but we
appreciate that you are still committed to the overall project and the hilltop location.We understand that you are
looking for a smaller memorial that does not make use of the retaining walls.You would like something more subdued,
less dense, less overpowering and less dramatic.
Our committee discussed your feedback and is committed to developing a proposal,with our artist team,that reduces
the scale and density of the structure and related artwork yet continues to respectfully commemorate the contributions
of the enslaved Africans to the development of Mamaroneck.We are blessed with an artist team that is very responsive
to the interests of our committee and community.With specific guidance, REALM is confident they will produce a
beautiful design that responds to REALM's goals and the board's concerns.
Before tasking our artists with revising their designs,we want to get your input on three potential approaches:
1. OPTION ONE:Confines the memorial to the hilltop(no use of the retaining walls).The"Sanctuary Wall"would be
scaled back considerably in height and length.The applied ceramic mural would be less dense.
2. OPTION TWO:Same as above, but the"Sanctuary Wall"would be rotated to have less of an impact on the front of
the building.
3. OPTION THREE:The"Sanctuary Wall"would be scaled back and moved from the hilltop to a lower elevation closer
to the Boston Post Road.This would lessen the impact on the building.
Please let us know which, if any,of these options are acceptable starting points for the board,as we task the artists with
proposing revisions.Also, please let us know if there are additional parameters the board would like us to include in a
future design.
If you have an opportunity to formulate your response to these options at or before your next board meeting,we would
be happy to get to work on rethinking the memorial. If you require further information from us,we are available to
attend your October 3 work session.
Again,thank you for your feedback.We welcome and value your engagement with our project.
Judy Silberstein,on behalf of REALM (Recognizing the Enslaved Africans of Larchmont Mamaroneck)
Judy Silberstein--please email me at: larchmontgazette@gmail.com
(914)834-2893
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Attachment B
Town of Mamaroneck
From: Tracy Yogman-Town Comptroller
Re: Fire Claims
Date: October 3,2022
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 DES&RIPTION amount
Fire extinguisher inspection&recharge,SCOTT/POSI CHEK III
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc AIRPAK test Scott part,energizer battery,Scott kit labor 268.68
Amazon.Com Portable AC for Gym,pocket chart textbook-Brady,ID card maker 2,254.38
FireCom anies.Corn Platinum package-hosting&maintenance$ 1 22 209.97
Iron Compass OnScene Explorer software subscription 9 2022-8 2023 1950.00
Inkitu 40 TMFD Polo shirts for membership 891.20
Landfall Rescue qloves,vests wet shoes throw bags-balance on invoice 627.75
Optimum Cable services for 9 23-10 22 22 259.42
Ready Refresh Water cooler rental&paper fee 8 19-9 1B 22 179.96
UniFirst CorpCleaning supplies-9 9 9 16 9 23 22 770,64
Verizon Fire HQ service 9 10-10 4 22 277.09
Meal for Explorer Drill 9/7,Surface Water Rescue Drill 9/12,Monthly
Villa Maria Pizza Drill 9 20 Storm Operations Drill 9 25 22 651.60
Total $ 8,340.69