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PRESENT: Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Supervisor
Abby Katz, Councilwoman
Sabrina Fiddelman, Councilwoman
Jeffery L. King, Councilman
Robin Nichinsky, Councilwoman
ABSENT: Allison May, Town Clerk
ALSO PRESENT: Jennifer Gonzalez, Deputy Town Clerk
Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator
Connie Green O'Donnell, Deputy Town Administrator
William Maker Jr., Town Attorney
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 5:08 pm.
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Discussion - REALM
The members of REALM explained the typical process for this type of project, noting
the dimensions of the wall and art type. Councilman King wanted to ensure we are
ADA compliant for both the bench and wall. REALM said that the bench and wall must
be at least 5 feet apart to be ADA compliant.
The Town Board and REALM discussed the excavation process and ensuring it was
safe. Town Administrator Meredith Robson suggested that REALM reach out to the
Building Department and Town Engineer to touch base with them regarding the
footings and utilities that will be used.
REALM then explained the color of the proposed wall and tying the colors to the
building of the Town Center. Councilwoman Katz asked if the wall was easy to clean,
to which REALM replied yes it was. REALM mentioned having lighting on the wall.
Councilwoman Katz asked if the proposed wall would require a building permit.
Administrator Robson answered that it will, but we will waive the fees. A liaison
between the Town Board and REALM could be possible.
REALM mentioned how the OCRA students at Mamaroneck High School are excited
to work on getting history and conversation started at the school.
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2. Discussion - Hommocks Fields
The Hommocks Fields were not discussed.
3. Discussion - Zoning Law Changes
Attorney William Maker Jr. and the Board discussed the current zoning law and the
proposed changes. The Town Board will come back to review the proposed changes
to the zoning law after the Comprehensive Plan is completed.
4. Discussion - Acceptance of Donation to the Town of Mamaroneck Senior Center
Administrator Robson read the donation. Councilman King noted that it is a generous
donation.
5. Discussion - Acceptance of Donation to the Meals on Wheels Program
Administrator Robson read the donation. Comptroller Yogman noted that there are
several other donations that the program has not yet spent.
6. Discussion - Acceptance of Donation for Memorial Garden at Memorial Park
Administrator Robson read the donation. The Town Board discussed the size of the
dedication plaque.
7. Discussion - Addition of Juneteenth to the List of Holidays in Chapter 226 of the
Town Code
The Town Board discussed the correct Chapter of the code, noting it is actually
Chapter 219 not 226.
8. Discussion - Update to Chapter 148 of the Code to Prohibit Smoking in Parks
and Fields and to Remove Incarceration as a Form of Punishment for Violating
Chapter 148
Town Attorney Maker mentioned that although not mandatory, the arresting officer is
allowed to fingerprint an arrested person. Councilwoman Nichinsky said this felt
unnecessary and could be another reason to stop someone for identification. The
Town Board discussed the signed resolution that our Police Department will not
cooperate with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement unless there is a judicial
warrant. Councilwoman Fiddelman said this is preemptive and suggested that as
marijuana dispensaries open around the County there is likely to be more smoking in
public places. Councilman King stated that there are restrictions regarding cigars in
other public places like beaches for example. The Town Board asked that, if need be,
the Town should post signs in the Town parks and parking lots.
9. Discussion - Award of Bid - TA-23-06 - East Valley Stream Bridge Replacement
Administrator Robson introduced the bid and explained that we are still waiting to see
if we have an answer from FEMA. Administrator Robson also mentioned that Town
Engineer Robert Wasp is concerned about the condition of the bridge as we wait to
repair it.
10. Discussion - Award of Bid - TA-23-10 — Myrtle Blvd Stone Archways
Rehabilitation
Administrator Robson introduced the bid.
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11. Request for Executive Session
Moved by Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman,
the Town Board agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss the
employment history of a particular person or persons, the collective bargaining
negotiations involving a union, and the acquisition, sale, or lease of real
property.
Carried
Moved by Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilman King, the Town
Board unanimously agreed to resume the Work Session.
Carried
12. Updates (out of order)
The Board discussed the proposed sites around the Town Center for the James
Fenimore Cooper Murals which were previously at Mamaroneck High School. The
Board wanted to ensure that the paintings are not offensive to Native Americans and
asked if the Mamaroneck Historical Society could look into it, as they do not want to
be offensive, but also do not want to erase history either.
Supervisor Elkind Eney said that the Town Board needs to make the decision whether
or not to put up the murals in the Town Center.
Gail Boyle from the Mamaroneck Historical Society mentioned that each mural will
include a brief description about the artist, origin and information about the theme and
history behind each painting.
The Town Board asked the Mamaroneck Historical Society a question about the
history of a scene depicted in one of the murals. Supervisor Elkind Eney stated that
the Town Board could table the discussion, pending receipt of the additional
information from the Mamaroneck Historical Society.
The Board then went on to discuss plaques and how we should have a plaque policy
so that size and dimensions are the same for all plaques. Supervisor Elkind Eney
suggested that we codify the current Town policy not to name buildings after
individuals.
8:00 PM TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING
The Town Board meeting convened in the Courtroom Located on the second floor of the
Town Center. The Public was to view the meeting on cable access television (Optimum 76/
Fios 35) or on LMCMedia.org
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Elkind Eney at
8:05p.m.
Supervisor Elkind Eney noted that the Town Board met for a Work Session beginning at five
o'clock this evening.
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SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
Welcome to the July 19, 2023, meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck. The
Town Board met today for a Work Session in Conference Room C starting at 5:00pm, which
is open to the Public.
We are now in the full swing of summer activities.
The beginning of the month was filled with events celebrating Independence Day. I always
enjoy marching in the annual Firemen's Parade in the VOM, and this year, the 75th, was no
different. Despite the threat of rain, the streets were filled with lively spectators.
I also enjoyed the annual Blessing of the Fleet on the 4th of July at the Harbor Flotilla. The
line-up of decorated boats was so much fun to watch. I want to thank US Coast Guard
Auxiliary Flotilla 75 for hosting this annual event and for their dedication to recreational
boating safety.
We have already held two of our summer concerts with two more to come on the next two
Monday evenings at 7:00. We held one of our summer movies with more to come.
On July 8th, I attended the Juneteenth Festival at Columbus Park in the Village. It was a
wonderful mix of sports, music, food, and shopping. Everyone seemed to be having a great
time, despite the heat! Thank you to Leilani Yizar-Reid for organizing this event.
On July 11 , we held a joint Town Board/Recreation Commission Meeting at which engineers
Woodard &Curran presented the results of their feasibility study for the improvement of the
Town's fields behind the Hommocks School. More to come on next steps....
On that night, before the joint meeting, I attended the Sustainability Collaborative Meeting
with Town Administrator Meredith Robson. We addressed some of their concerns and
questions.
On July 13, I attended the annual barbecue at the Senior Center sponsored by the
Recreation Department and the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department (TMFD). 120 Seniors
ate delicious food, danced, and had a great time. We were even joined by State Senator
Shelley Mayer and County Executive George Latimer. Thank you to the TMFD and the
Recreation Department for bringing so much joy to our seniors.
NEXT, we have a special treat. We have two young men who live in our community who
have achieved the honor of becoming Eagle Scouts, the highest level for Boy Scouts. They
are Jack Thomas Lawler and John Kenji Kono, and they are here tonight with their families. I
am going to ask each of them to come up and briefly describe their projects.
STAFF COMMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation - Proclamation Presentations for Achieving Eagle Scout Rank—
John Kenji Kono and Jack Thomas Lawler
Supervisor Elkind Eney mentioned that Eagle Scout is the highest level possible for a
Boy Scout. Jack Lawler explained that his project was to clean up the African
American Cemetery in Rye. Mr. Lawler planted flowers and installed a bench. Mr.
Lawler stated that the cemetery is such a rich historic place and had not been
maintained for a long time, so he decided to do something about it. Supervisor Elkind
Eney presented Mr. Lawler with a proclamation from the Town Board in recognition of
his achievement.
John Kono built and installed a bike rack at Memorial Park and had help from younger
scouts, the Highway Department and Highway General Foreman, John Barreto. Mr.
Kono also completed a park cleanup at the completion of the project. Mr. Kono
thought of this project because growing up in Town, he realized Memorial Park did not
have many bike racks. He learned a lot from this experience, especially about what it
takes to plan a project like this. Mr. Kono stated that it felt great to leave a legacy in
Town. Supervisor Elkind Eney presented Mr. Kono with a proclamation from the Town
Board in recognition of this achievement.
Councilwoman Katz congratulated and thanked both Mr. Lawler and Mr. Kono for
giving back to the community.
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
1. Notice of Public Hearing - Garbage District #1, Public Interest Order and Bond
Resolution
The following notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, will meet in the Town Center, in Mamaroneck, New
York, in said Town, on July 19, 2023, at 8 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the
purpose of conducting a public hearing upon a certain estimate of cost, in relation to
the proposed increase and improvement of the facilities of Garbage District No. 1, in
said Town, being the purchase of a garbage truck, including incidental equipment and
expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $303,000. It has
been determined that said project is a Type II Action under the regulations
promulgated under the State Environmental Quality Review Act. At said public
hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the subject matter thereof.
Purpose:
On April 9, 2022, Governor Hochul signed into law a bill that adds section 103-a to the
Public Officers Law. That amendment allows local communities when extraordinary
circumstances exist, to expand the use of videoconferencing when conducting open
meetings even when no emergency is declared. This local law adds a chapter to the
Town Code that implements this amendment to the Public Officers 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://lmcmedia.org/.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Published: June 30, 2023
Moved by Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilman King, the Public
Hearing was opened.
Carried
Town Supervisor Elkind Eney asked if anyone wished to comment on the
proposed bonding, and there was not.
Moved by Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Carried
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Moved by Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the
Town Board approved the following Public Interest Order:
In the Matter PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER
of
The Increase and Improvement of the
Facilities of Garbage District No. 1, in the
Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester
County, New York
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New
York, has duly caused to be prepared a map, plan and report including an estimate of
cost, pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law, relating to the proposed increase and
improvement of the facilities of Garbage District No. 1, in the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, being the purchase of a garbage truck, including
incidental equipment and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated
cost of$303,000 and
WHEREAS, at a meeting of said Town Board duly called and held on June 26, 2023,
an Order was duly adopted by it and entered in the minutes specifying the said Town
Board would meet to consider the increase and improvement of facilities of Garbage
District No. 1 in said Town at a maximum estimated cost of$303,000, and to hear all
persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same at the Town Center, in
Mamaroneck, New York, in said Town, on July 19, 2023, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., Prevailing
Time; and
WHEREAS, said Order duly certified by the Town Clerk was duly published and posted
as required by law; and
WHEREAS a public hearing was duly held at the time and place set forth in said notice,
at which all persons desiring to be heard were duly heard; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New
York, as follows:
Section 1. Upon the evidence given at the aforesaid public hearing, it is hereby
found and determined that it is in the public interest to make the increase and
improvement of the facilities of Garbage District No. 1, in the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, consisting of the purchase of a garbage truck, including
incidental equipment and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated
cost of$303,000.
Section 2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
Carried
Moved by Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Nichinsky, the
Town Board approved the following Bond Resolution:
I. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF$303,000 BONDS OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK,
TO PAY THE COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE
FACILITIES OF Garbage District No. 1, IN THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK,
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions heretofore duly had and taken in accordance
with the provisions of Section 202-b of the Town Law, and more particularly an Order
dated the date hereof, said Town Board has determined it to be in the public interest to
improve the facilities of Garbage District No. 1, in the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, at a maximum estimated cost of$303,000; and
WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been
determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, which as such, will not have any significant adverse
effect on the environment NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
New York, as follows:
Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the increase and
improvement of Garbage District No. 1, in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester
County, New York, consisting of the purchase of a garbage truck, including incidental
equipment and expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be
issued $303,000 bonds of said Town pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance
Law.
Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid
specific object or purpose is $303,000, which specific object or purpose is hereby
authorized at said maximum estimated cost, and that the plan for the financing thereof
is by the issuance of the $303,000 bonds of said Town authorized to be issued pursuant
to this bond resolution.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is 15 years pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph
a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the
maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and
interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest
on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. To the extent not paid from
monies raised from said Garbage District as applicable in the manner provided by law,
there shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Town, a tax
sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due
and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and
sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby
delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms,
form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said
Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting
the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, who shall
advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner
as she shall deem best for the interests of said Town, provided, however, that in the
exercise of these delegated powers, the Supervisor shall comply fully with the
provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller
applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the Supervisor shall be a full
acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the
application of the purchase money.
Section 7. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds
herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment
dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same,
including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds
with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the
Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of such Town. Such bonds shall contain substantially
the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and
shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required
by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine
consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is
not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication
of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty
days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
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Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes
of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no
monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis,
or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose
described herein.
Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in
summary form in the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in
substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Carried
2. Notice of Public Hearing - Water District #1, Public Interest Order and Bond
Resolution
The following notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, will meet in the Town Center, in Mamaroneck, New
York, in said Town, on July 19, 2023, at 8 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the
purpose of conducting a public hearing upon a certain estimate of cost, in relation to
the proposed increase and improvement of the facilities of Water District No. 1 , in said
Town, consisting of the Town's share of the cost of the following projects and
expenses of the Westchester Joint Water Works being: a) the Rye Lake turbidity
curtain ($168,200), b) Country Lane water main replacement ($252,500), and c)
improvements to the Rye Lake Filtration Plant ($22,132,000), in each case including
incidental improvements, equipment and expenses in connection therewith as
applicable, at a maximum estimated cost of$22,552,700. It has been determined that
said project is an Unlisted Action under the regulations promulgated under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, which it has been determined will not result in any
significant adverse impact on the environment. At said public hearing said Town
Board will hear all persons interested in the subject matter thereof.
Purpose:
On April 9, 2022, Governor Hochul signed into law a bill that adds section 103-a to the
Public Officers Law. That amendment allows local communities when extraordinary
circumstances exist, to expand the use of videoconferencing when conducting open
meetings even when no emergency is declared. This local law adds a chapter to the
Town Code that implements this amendment to the Public Officers 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://lmcmedia.org/.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Published: June 30, 2023
Moved by Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Public
Hearing was opened.
Carried
Supervisor Elkind Eney asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed
bonding.
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Councilwoman Fiddelman asked if we are doing the 22 million all at once or over time.
Comptroller Tracey Yogman answered it will be financed. The bond resolution is for
the entire balance due on the project, but we will only be bonding approximately 5.5
million for the next four years. Comptroller Yogman explained what the bond
resolution is for, to complete the Rye Lake Filtration Project. This debt will be paid
through water fees and not the tax levy.
Moved by Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilman Katz, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Supervisor Elkind Eney states that the Town's percentage total for the Rye Lake
Filtration Plant is prorated and the Town of Mamaroneck has the smallest share at
16.7% of the total estimated cost of $138,000,000.
Carried
Moved by Councilwoman Fiddelman, seconded by Councilwoman Nichinsky,
the Town Board approved the following Public Interest Order:
In the Matter PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER
of
The Increase and Improvement of the
Facilities of Water District No. 1, in the
Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester
County, New York
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New
York, has duly caused to be prepared a map, plan and report including an estimate of
cost, pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law, relating to the proposed increase and
improvement of the facilities of Water District No. 1, in the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, consisting of the Town's share of the cost of the
following projects and expenses of the Westchester Joint Water Works being: a) the
Rye Lake turbidity curtain ($168,200), b) Country Lane water main replacement
($252,500), and c) improvements to the Rye Lake Filtration Plant ($22,132,000), in
each case including incidental improvements, equipment and expenses in connection
therewith as applicable, at a maximum estimated cost of$22,552,700 and
WHEREAS, at a meeting of said Town Board duly called and held on June 26, 2023,
an Order was duly adopted by it and entered in the minutes specifying the said Town
Board would meet to consider the increase and improvement of facilities of Water
District No. 1 in said Town at a maximum estimated cost of$22,552,700, and to hear
all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same at the Town Center,
in Mamaroneck, New York, in said Town, on July 19, 2023, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.,
Prevailing Time; and
WHEREAS, said Order duly certified by the Town Clerk was duly published and posted
as required by law; and
WHEREAS a public hearing was duly held at the time and place set forth in said notice,
at which all persons desiring to be heard were duly heard; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New
York, as follows:
Section 1. Upon the evidence given at the aforesaid public hearing, it is hereby
found and determined that it is in the public interest to make the increase and
improvement of the facilities of Water District No. 1, in the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, consisting of the Town's share of the cost of the
following projects and expenses of the Westchester Joint Water Works being: a) the
Rye Lake turbidity curtain ($168,200), b) Country Lane water main replacement
($252,500), and c) improvements to the Rye Lake Filtration Plant ($22,132,000), in
each case including incidental improvements, equipment and expenses in connection
therewith as applicable, at a maximum estimated cost of$22,552,700.
Section 2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
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Carried
Moved by Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the Town Board
approved the following Bond Resolution:
J. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $22,552,700 BONDS OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY
THE COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES Of Water
District No. 1, IN THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW
YORK.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions heretofore duly had and taken in accordance
with the provisions of Section 202-b of the Town Law, and more particularly an Order
dated the date hereof, said Town Board has determined it to be in the public interest to
improve the facilities of Water District No. 1, in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester
County, New York, at a maximum estimated cost of$22,552,700; and
WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been
determined to be an Unlisted Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, which it has been determined will not have a
significant adverse impact on the environment NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
New York, as follows:
Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the increase and
improvement of Water District No. 1, in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
New York, consisting of the Town's share of the cost of the following projects and
expenses of the Westchester Joint Water Works being: a) the Rye Lake turbidity curtain
($168,200), b) Country Lane water main replacement($252,500), and c) improvements
to the Rye Lake Filtration Plant ($22,132,000), in each case including incidental
improvements, equipment and expenses in connection therewith as applicable, there
are hereby authorized to be issued $22,552,700 bonds of said Town pursuant to the
provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid
specific object or purpose is $22,552,700, which specific object or purpose is hereby
authorized at said maximum estimated cost, and that the plan for the financing thereof
is by the issuance of the $22,552,700 bonds of said Town authorized to be issued
pursuant to this bond resolution.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is each 40 years pursuant to subdivision 1 of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined
that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and
interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest
on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. To the extent not paid from
monies raised from said Water District as applicable in the manner provided by law,
there shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Town, a tax
sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due
and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and
sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby
delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms,
form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said
Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting
the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, who shall
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advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner
as she shall deem best for the interests of said Town, provided, however, that in the
exercise of these delegated powers, the Supervisor shall comply fully with the
provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller
applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the Supervisor shall be a full
acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the
application of the purchase money.
Section 7. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds
herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment
dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same,
including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds
with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the
Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of such Town. Such bonds shall contain substantially
the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and
shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required
by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine
consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if.-
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is
not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication
of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty
days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes
of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no
monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis,
or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose
described herein.
Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in
summary form in the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in
substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Carried
RESIDENT COMMENTS
Supervisor Elkind Eney asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Town Board
and there was no one.
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 Katz 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
Town Board
July 19, 2023
Carried
2. Fire Claims
Moved by Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED that this Commission does hereby authorize payment of the
following Fire Department Claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by
the Comptroller's Office totaling $11,961.92.
See Attachment A.
Carried
3. Fire Report - June
Commissioner Elkind Eney read the Fire Report for the Month of June 2023, as
follows:
Alarm Type Number
Generals 32
Minors 27
Stills 1
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 1
EMS 55
Drills 3
TOTAL 119
Total number of personnel responding: 577
Total time working: 45 hours and 41 minutes.
See Attachment B.
4.
Other Fire Department Business
Commissioner Elkind Eney thanked the Fire Department for responding to a structural
house fire over the weekend which, although not yet determined, may have been hit
by lightning. It was overnight, hot, and our fire fighters worked hard. No one was
injured, she stated, which is always the best result, and the Commissioner thanked
them for being there when we needed them.
Commissioner Fiddelman agreed and added that the Fire Department did a good job
cooking at the senior BBQ as well.
There being no further business to come before the Fire Commission, on
motion of Commissioner Katz, Seconded by Commissioner King, the
Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened.
Carried
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Town Board
July 19, 2023
1. Authorization - Acceptance of Donation to the Town of Mamaroneck Senior
Center
Moved by Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby accepts the generous donation of
$12,000 from The Garden Club of Larchmont to the Town of Mamaroneck to be
used for landscaping work and a bench installed at the Senior Center Senior
Center as outlined in the letter from Ms. Boyar dated June 28, 2023.
Carried
2. Authorization - Acceptance of Donation to the Meals on Wheels Program
Moved by Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilman King, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby accepts the generous donation of
$2,000 from the Larchmont Avenue Church to the Town of Mamaroneck to be
used for the Meals on Wheels program as outlined in the letter from Kim Larsen
dated June 28, 2023.
Carried
3. Authorization - Acceptance of Donation for Memorial Garden at Memorial Park
Moved by Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby accepts the generous donation of
$20,700 from Barbara Ward to the Town of Mamaroneck to be used for the
installation of a Memorial Garden as outlined in the letter from Ms. Ward dated
June 30, 2023.
Carried
4. Set a Public Hearing - Addition of Juneteenth to the List of Holidays in Chapter
219 of the Town Code
Supervisor Elkind Eney stated that Juneteenth has been enacted as a Federal
Holiday. Councilwoman Fiddelman asked if the code is correct. Attorney Maker
answered it is code 219 not code 226, it is a typographical error. The Town Board
discussed the code and which chapter the addition of Juneteenth it belongs in.
Moved by Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby sets a Public Hearing for "Addition of
Juneteenth to the List of Holidays in Chapter 219 of the Town Code" for the
Town Board meeting on August 16, 2023.
Carried
5. Set a Public Hearing - Update to Chapter 148 of the Code to prohibit smoking in
Parks and Fields and to remove incarceration as a form of Punishment for
violating Chapter 148
Town Board
July 19, 2023
Attorney Maker explained this update to the code is to amend the actions that are
prohibited in the Town's parks and fields to include smoking. This update will also
expand the definition of "parks" to include areas outside of the ice rink and the
Hommocks pool complex. This law will eliminate incarceration as a potential
punishment but will include a protentional fine of up to $250. Councilman King
applauded the Town's commitment to open spaces and moving forward on this
initiative.
Moved by Councilman King, seconded by Councilwoman Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby sets a public hearing for "Update to
Chapter 148 of the Code to prohibit smoking in Parks and Fields and to remove
incarceration as a form of Punishment for violating Chapter 148" for the Town
Board meeting on August 16, 2023.
Carried
6. Award of Bid - TA-23-06 - East Valley Stream Bridge Replacement
The Town Administrator explained how the East Valley Stream Bridge is the only
access route to two homes. The bridge sustained significant damage during Hurricane
Ida. Temporary repairs were made but the bridge needs permanent repairs. Since the
damage was storm related, the Town has been in communication with FEMA to see if
they will provide reimbursement. There has been no response yet from FEMA. The
Town needs to move forward with the project while we negotiate with FEMA for
funding. We are recommending that the award be made to ELQ Industries, who bid
$793,821. Supervisor Elkind Eney asked how it works if we receive the
reimbursement from FEMA. Administrator Robson answered that FEMA would
determine the reimbursement amount.
Moved by Councilwoman Nichinsky, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby awards the base bid for reconstruction
of the East Valley Stream Road Bridge received and opened on May 12, 2023, to
ELQ Industries in the amount of$793,821.
Carried
7. Award of Bid - TA-23-10 — Myrtle Blvd Stone Archways Rehabilitation
Moved by Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Nichinsky
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby awards the bid for the Myrtle Boulevard
Stone Archways Rehabilitation received and opened on June 22, 2023, to Arista
Renovation in the amount of$85,000.
Carried
REPORTS OF MINUTES
1. Report of Minutes of June 26, 2023, Meeting.
Moved by Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilman King, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the minutes of June 26, 2023.
Carried
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilman King
Town Board
July 19, 2023
• Attended a joint meeting with the Town Board and Recreation Department.
Councilwoman Katz
• Attended the concert at Memorial Park
• Mentioned to check out the Larchmont Public Library website to see all the summer
activities they have to offer.
• Enjoyed the Fourth of July Parade and the Blessing of the Fleet.
Councilwoman Fiddelman
• Attended a Board of Architecture Review meeting.
• Highly recommends going to the concert in the parks, a wonderful small-town event.
Councilwoman Nichinsky
• Enjoyed the Fourth of July Parade.
• Attended a Housing Authority meeting.
• On July 11th, attended a Sustainability Collaborative meeting.
• Also attended the joint meeting with the Town Board and the Recreation Department.
• On July 12th, attended a Planning Board meeting.
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
The Town Clerk's office was recently approved to become an E-Z Pass on-the-go retailer.
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Reminded everyone that the initial moon landing was 54 years ago, in 1969.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman King, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, the meeting was
unanimously adjourned at 8:46 pm.
Carried
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING - August 9, 2023
Submitted by
Allison May, Town Clerk
Town Board
July 19, 2023
Attachment A
CTown of Mamaroneck
From: Tracy Yogman-Town Comptroller
Re: Fire Claims
Date: July 19, 2023
The following Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department claims have been certified by Chief Thomas Broderick and submitted to the
Comptroller's Office for payment:
VENDOR DESCRIPTION Am unt
White out,dry erase marker,iphone car charger,beverage
Amazon.Com refrigerator,external threads,ceiling tiles,truck bracelets,labels $ 662.97
Champion Elevator Maintenance for month of July 2023 209.83
Con Edison Fire HQ Gas service 5/30-6/28/23 209.25
Foley Hardware Tire foam-parade 16.18
Grainger Thread insert,car wax,glass cleaner,water nozzle 132.93
Galls,LLC Clothing with Logo-C.Owen,k.Napolitano,J.Hecker 600.22
Home Depot Painting supplies,planters and plants 288.44
KRB Inc Frog tape,spray paint,tool box 68.30
Optimum Cable services 6/23-7/22/23 248.85
Ready Refresh Water Cooler Rental 5/19-6/18/23 182.96
ihr TOM Fire Dept Food for Engine OPS Drill 6/20/23 252.54
Unifirst Corporation Cleaning supplies 6/16,6/23,6/30/23 519.39
United Overhead Door Corp. Adjust overhead door limits on operator 400.00
Verizon Fire HQ service 5/9-6/9/23 280.30
Verizon Fire HQ service 6/9-7/9/23 280.20
Verizon TMFD 300M Fios Redundant circuit 6/25/2023 294.34
WJWW 205 Weaver St chgs 5/24-6/26/23 195.67
WJWW 6"Metered Fire Service 5/26-6/25/23 37.00
XRAM Ltd DBA: Landfall Navigation Firefighting Equipments-NYS Contract PC 69030 7,082.55
Total $ 11,961.92
•
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Town Board
July 19, 2023
Attachment B
TOWN OF MAMARONECK FIRE DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE "\P.Irr.71/ Headquarters
CHIEF 205 WEAVER STREET
LARCH MONT.NEW YORK 10538
WEAVER 834-2100 EMERGENCY
834-2101-NON EMERGENCY
834-2438 CHIEFS OFFICE
STREET 834-0922-FAX
WWW.TMFD.ORG
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To: Board of Fire Commissioners
From: Chief Thomas Broderick
Date: July 01,2023
Re: Fire Report for the Month of June 2023
The following report outlines response to calls made during the month of June 2023. It summarizes the
nature,the number of personnel responding and the total time spent.
I have also attached a report showing a further breakdown of these alarms.
Alarm Type Number
Generals 32
Minors 27
Stills 1
Out of Town(Mutual Aid) 1
EMS 55
Drills 3
TOTAL 119
Total number of personnel responding: 577
Total time working: 45 hours and 41 minutes
Respectfully S
omas Broderick
Town Board
July 19, 2023
Attachment B (Cont'd)
Incident Type Count Report
Date Range: From 6/1/2023 To 6/30/2023
Selected Station(s):All
Incident Count
Type Description
Station: EMS 5%
321 -EMS call,excluding vehicle accident with injury 54 10 54 46.5 6.5%
Total-Rescue&Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Total for Station 54 46.55%
Station: HO 6%
113-Cooking fire,confined to container 1 1 0.8 0.8 1.61%
Total-Fires
0.86%1
321F-EMS call,excluding vehicle accident with injury 1 0.86%
322F-Vehicle accident with injuries 9 .76%
2 7 0
324F-Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
353F-Removal of victim(s)from stalled elevator 13 2 7%1.72%
Total-Rescue&Emergency Medical Service Incidents
412-Gas leak(natural gas or LPG) 2 1.72%
413-Oil or other combustible liquid spill 1 0.86%
423-Refrigeration leak 1 0.86%
%
0.86
442-Overheated motor 1 1
0.86
Total-Hazardous Conditions(No fire)
3 2.59%
511-Lock-out 1 0.86%
520-Water problem,other 1 0.86%
553-Public service 0.86%
555-Defective elevator,no occupants 1 1 0.9.68%
Total-Service Call
9%
611 -Dispatched&cancelled en route 3 3 2.5 2.5 4.84%
Total-Good Intent Call
700-False alarm or false call,other 2 1.72%
710-Malicious,mischievous false call,other 1 0.86%1 0.86%
733-Smoke detector activation due to malfunction %
735-Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 5 4.2 1.72%
736-CO detector activation due to malfunction 3.45%
6 1.
740-Unintentional transmission of alarm,other 2 1.72%
743-Smoke detector activation,no fire-unintentional 4 12%
744-Detector activation,no fire-unintentional
745-Alarm system sounded,no fire-unintentional I I 34 5 9.48%4%
Total-Fals Alarm&False Call
Total for Station 62 53.45%
116 100.00%
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