HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997_10_22 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 22, 1997 IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN
CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW
YORK
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Price at 7:30 PM
at which time on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was unanimously declared
adjourned into Executive Session in Conference Room A to review Certioraris.
PRESENT:
Supervisor Elaine Price
Councilman Paul A. Ryan
Councilwoman Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Councilman Barry Weprin
Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner
ALSO PRESENT:
Stephen V. Altieri, Administrator
Charlene M. Indelicato, Town Attorney
Carol A. Acocella, Deputy Town Clerk
CALL TO ATTENTION
Supervisor Price pointed out to those assembled the locations of exits as required by law
for public gatherings and opened the meeting at 8:25 PM.
PUBLIC HEARING -Amendment to Solid Waste Law
Supervisor Price explained that this was the third meeting held on this law to hear
changes. The major change is that it limits the amount of material residential customers
can place outside on their two collection days to three, thirty-five gallons.
On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing was
opened.
Supervisor then asked if anyone wished to speak in favor. No one did. Then if anyone
wish to speak against. No one did.
Board members stated that all comments had been made at previous meetings. Ryan
stated Board working two years. Village of Larchmont Board passed law on Monday with
the proviso we pass and effective date is January 1, 1998.
Supervisor Price read the change in the law. She also stated that the changes would be
outlined in her next newsletter. The Supervisor also reminded residents of regulations for
leaf removal. Leaves are not to be put in roadways, but on the curb and not bagged.
On motion by Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the hearing closed,
and on the same motion and second the following local law was unanimously adopted.
LOCAL LAW 13 - 1997
A Local Law to Amend the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck in Relation to the Collection
of Solid Waste.
Section 1. Definitions: Section 183-2 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BUILDING -Any enclosed structure having a roof and intended to be used for
residential, commercial industrial, social and/or institutional purposes.
BULKY METALS - Stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, dryers, washing machines, air
conditioning units, boilers, freezers, water tanks, lawn mowers, metal window and door
frames, other large metal appliances and any other items as may be determined from time
to time by the Commission.
BULKY WASTE - Furniture, including but not limited to beds, mattresses, chairs,
tables, rugs and carpets, wood, windows, linoleum, books and any other items as may be
determined from time to time by the Commission.
COMMISSION - The Larch mont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission.
DEMOLITION DEBRIS - Concrete, masonry, wood, plaster, aluminum or other siding
material, wire, asphalt, ceramic tiles, sheet rock, stones, bricks, clay pipes, concrete pipe,
window panes, dirt, tree stumps and other by-products of new construction activity,
renovation or rebuilding or other modification to a structure, appurtenances and grounds
(other than Yard Waste) and any other items as may be determined from time to time by
the Commission.
MULTIFAMILY DWELLING -A Building containing three (3) or more dwelling units.
MULTIPLE PURPOSE BUILDING -A Building used for more than one use (e.g.,
residential, commercial, industrial, and/or institutional).
MUNICIPALLY COLLECTED SOLID WASTE - Residential, commercial and industrial
waste that decomposes readily and other waste material routinely produced, such as food
waste (food remains and containers), and refuse and residue which are collected by the
Commission or Commission contractors. The term does not include Bulky Metals, Bulky
Waste, Demolition Debris, Newspaper, Recyclables, or Yard Waste.
NEWSPAPER - Clean, post-consumer newspapers including inserts. The term does
not include newspaper which has been used for purposes inconsistent with recycling,
including, but not limited to, the wrapping of putrescible materials, packaging, or painting.
The Commission may in its discretion further restrict the character of newspaper included
in the term "Newspaper".
NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDING -A Building used for commercial, industrial, social or
institutional purposes.
PERSON -Any individual, firm, company, association, society, corporation,
partnership, or any other legal entity.
PERSON IN CHARGE - The owner, lessee, or occupant of a Building and, in the
case of a multiple occupant Building, the term shall mean, at the option of the Town of
Mamaroneck, the owner or the party so designated by the owner.
PRIVATE DWELLING -A detached Building containing one (1) or two (2) dwelling
units.
RECYCLABLES - Such items as may be determined to be such from time to time by
the Commission and may include such items as paper, Newspaper, glass, metals, and
plastics.
SERVICE UNIT - Each separate dwelling within a Multifamily Dwelling, Private
Dwelling or Multiple Purpose Building and each separate premises within a Nonresidential
Building or Multiple Purpose Building. For example, in a Building containing several
stores and several apartments, each store is a Service Unit, and each apartment is a
Service Unit; in a two-family house, each of the two dwellings is a separate Service Unit. A
premises containing more than one Nonresidential Building but operated as one entity
shall be a single Service Unit.
SOLID WASTE -All waste, refuse and residue collected and disposed of by
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municipal or private collection.
YARD WASTE - Such materials as shall be determined from time to time by the
Commission and may include such items as brush, tree branches, twigs, grass and shrub
clippings, weeds and leaves.
Section 2. Section 183-3 A. of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby amended to
read as follows:
A. Every Person In Charge within the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby required to
provide metal or plastic containers sufficient in number and capacity to store Solid Waste
which may accumulate on the premises he/she is in charge of and, unless otherwise
provided herein, to keep all such Solid Waste in such containers. The containers shall be
of such size and type as may be required from time to time by the Town of Mamaroneck or
the Commission. The Commission may in its sole discretion permit the use of plastic bags
in lieu of metal or plastic containers. All containers shall be stored in the manner required
by the Town of Mamaroneck or the Commission.
Section 3. Section 183-3 B. of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby amended
to read as follows:
B. Municipally Collected Solid Waste shall be placed in water-tight metal or plastic
containers, having a capacity not to exceed thirty-five (35) gallons, with tight-fitting metal
or plastic covers. The weight of any such container and its contents shall not exceed
seventy-five (75) pounds. No portion of any such container shall be located below the
surrounding grade level. Material which is not self-contained shall be placed in suitable
containers so as to prevent scattering or if such material is too large to be placed in
containers, then such materials shall be bundled and securely tied. Such bundles shall
not exceed four(4) feet in length. Any tree branches included in such bundles shall not
exceed six (6) inches in diameter. No container or bundle shall exceed seventy-five (75)
pounds in weight.
Section 4. Section 183-3 C. of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby amended to
read as follows:
C. The Commission or the Town of Mamaroneck may require the use of specific
metal containers, such as dumpsters, by Multifamily Dwellings, Multiple Purpose
Buildings, and Nonresidential Buildings. Such containers, as may be required by the
Town of Mamaroneck or the Commission, shall be located in enclosures which shall
screen the containers from view. Such enclosures:
(1) shall be constructed of stockade fence material with hinged gates
and with latches to hold the gates closed;
(2) may be constructed of other material with the approval of the Town of
Mamaroneck Board of Architectural Review; and
(3) shall have a height of the greater of five (5) feet or twelve (12)
inches higher than the containers which they enclose.
Section 5. Collection Procedures:Section 183-4 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck
is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. The Person In Charge shall cause Recyclables to be separated from Solid
Waste.
B. The Person In Charge shall place all material intended for collection by the
Commission or the Town of Mamaroneck where it will be readily accessible for collection
as follows:
(1) Municipally Collected Solid Waste of Private dwellings shall be kept in
a single location at the rear or side of the residence, or in a garage
(doors in an open or up position). Municipally Collected Solid Waste
shall be set out for collection by 7:00 A.M. on the scheduled collection
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date.
(2) Municipally Collected Solid Waste of Multifamily Dwellings, Multiple
Purpose Buildings and Nonresidential Buildings shall be left for
collection in accordance with the regulations of the Commission.
(3) Other material collected by the Commission or the Town of
Mamaroneck shall be placed on the curb (or if no curb, on the edge of
the property adjacent to the paved area of the street or roadway, but
not in the street or roadway) readily accessible to the collection
vehicle. Such material shall be set out for collection by 7:00 A.M. on
the scheduled collection date. If collection vehicles are required to
enter private property for collection of material, such entry will be at
the sole risk of the property owner.
(4) Recyclables shall be placed in containers purchased from the
Commission or in other containers approved by the Commission.
Such containers shall be placed for collection at curbside only (or if
no curb, on the edge of the street or roadway, but not in the street or
roadway).
(5) There shall be no collection from any Building where snow and ice
has not been cleared from access pathways or driveways.
(6) No material shall be placed for collection prior to sundown of the day
preceding the scheduled collection.
Section 6. Section 183-5 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Special Requirements for Multifamily Dwellings, Multiple Purpose Buildings and
Nonresidential Buildings.
A. The Person In Charge of a Multifamily Dwelling, Multiple Purpose Building or
Nonresidential Building shall designate a common area on the Building premises in which
Solid Waste is to be accumulated.
B. The Person In Charge of a Multifamily Dwelling, Multiple Purpose Building or
Nonresidential Building shall be responsible for the placement of Solid Waste for
collection in accordance with regulations promulgated from time to time by of the
Commission and the Town of Mamaroneck.
C. The placement of Solid Waste by a lessee of a Multifamily Dwelling, Multiple
Purpose Building or Nonresidential Building in an area other than the common area
designated by the Person In Charge shall be deemed a violation of this local law by such
lessee and not by the Person-in-Charge, provided that the Person In Charge shall have
properly designated a common area and shall have given the lessee adequate notice
thereof.
Section 7. Section 183-6 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
Section 8. Section 183-7 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Special Requirements for Certain Multifamily Dwellings, Multiple Purpose
Buildings and Nonresidential Buildings.
Owners and occupants of Multifamily Dwellings, Multiple Purpose Buildings and
Nonresidential Buildings whose Solid Waste is not collected and disposed of by the
Commission shall provide for the collection of Solid Waste and shall also separate
Recyclables from other Solid Waste. The Recyclables shall be collected by the
Commission in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission.
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Section 9. Section 183-10 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Disposal of Bulky Waste.
Bulky Waste shall be collected and disposed of in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the Commission.
Section 10. Section 183-11 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Limitations on Collections.
A. Quantities of Solid Waste to be collected are limited as follows:
(1) The equivalent of no more than three (3) thirty-five (35) gallon
containers of Municipally Collected Solid Waste shall be collected
from each Service Unit each collection day.
(2) Yard Waste - Bundled, tied or containered Yard Waste not exceeding
the equivalent of three (3) thirty-five (35) gallon containers shall be
collected from each Service Unit once each week. Trimmings, tree
branches, and logs may not exceed four(4) feet in length and six (6)
inches in diameter.
(3) Bulky Waste - The equivalent of no more than one (1) yard of
Bulky Waste shall be collected from each Service Unit once each
week. The Commission shall have the authority to decline to collect
certain Bulky Waste according to the Commission's ability to collect
and/or dispose of such Bulky Waste. Wood pieces may not exceed
four(4) feet in length and six (6) inches in diameter. In the event that
Bulky Waste is declined for collection, the waste must be removed
from the curb within twenty-four(24) hours of receipt of a notice of
refusal.
(4) Leaf Removal - During the fall season, leaves must be placed on the
curb (or if no curb, on the edge of the property adjacent to the street
or roadway, but not in the street or roadway) and will be collected in
bulk in accordance with a schedule determined by the Town of
Mamaroneck. At all other times, leaves must be bagged for curbside
collection.
(5) Christmas Trees - Trees shall be placed on the curb (or if no curb, on
the edge of the property adjacent to the street or roadway, but not in
the street or roadway) and will be collected in January of each year.
Christmas trees are exempted from the dimension requirements for
Yard Waste.
B. The Superintendent of the Commission shall have the authority to decline to
collect certain Solid Waste according to the Commission's ability to collect and/or dispose
of such Solid Waste.
C. The following materials will not be collected:
(1) "Regulated medical waste" as defined in Section 1389-aa of the
Public Health Law of the State of New York as enacted in Chapter 438
of the 1993 Laws of New York State.
(2) Material classified as toxic waste by 6 NYCRR Part 366, The
Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wastes Pursuant to Article 27,
Title 9 of the Environmental Conservation Law, or any ensuing
legislation more restrictive than currently in force.
(3) Demolition Debris.
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(4) Waste products not accepted by the County of Westchester
according to its regulations.
D. The Commission will collect on scheduled days in accordance with its rules,
amounts of Solid Waste according to the limitations set forth in this law. Waste in excess
of the amounts set forth in this law must be removed or caused to be removed by the
Person In Charge at his expense.
Section 11. The following new section is added to Chapter 183 of the Code of the Town of
Mamaroneck:
Commission Transfer Station.
A. Any resident of the Town of Mamaroneck may deliver or dispose of Solid Waste,
Bulky Waste, Yard Waste or Recyclables at the Commission transfer station in accordance
with Commission limitations, rules and regulations. Only waste generated from within the
Town of Mamaroneck will be accepted at the transfer station.
B. Subject to the approval of the Town of Mamaroneck, the Commission may
establish fees for the delivery and/or disposal of such items at the transfer station.
C. The delivery of disposal of waste at the transfer station is subject to the
rules and regulations of the Commission.
Section 12. Effective Date: This local law shall take effect January 1, 1998.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner Elaine Price
Commissioner Paul Ryan
Commissioner Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Commissioner Barry Weprin
Commissioner Phyllis Wittner
1. FIRE CLAIMS
The following claims dated October 8 and were held over from the last meeting were now
presented by Commissioner Ryan for payment, and on his motion seconded by
Commissioner Weprin, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the
following Fire Department claims as approved by the Fire Chief and
audited by the Comptroller's Office.
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. $ 28.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 69.50
AT & T 19.87
AT & T Capital 99.81
Bell Atlantic 442.00
B S N Sports 882.56
Business & Institutional Furniture 204.65
Cleaning Systems 60.45
Cleaning Systems 162.57
Everson Ross Co. 52.64
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Excelsior Garage & Machine works 116.00
Fire-End & Croker 101.42
Multiplier 62.90
Printwear Plus 684.00
Quest Diagnostic 86.54
Sunset Printing &Adv. 87.71
The Tool Nut 348.00
Town Of Mamaroneck Fire Dept 375.00
Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire 220.08
Westchester Joint Water Works 167.73
Community Fire Equipment 2780.00
$7051.43
Since Commissioner Ryan left the fire claims home for this meeting they were not
approved nor entered.
2. Other Business
FIRE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 1997
The following report out lines responses to calls made during the month of July 1997. It
summarizes the nature and origin of calls, the number of men responding and the total
times spent at fire calls.
NATURE OF CALLS: ORIGIN OF CALLS:
GENERAL 20 FIRE PHONE 07
MINOR 09 TOWN POLICE 09
STILLS 01 LARCHMONT FD. 05
FALSE 16 COUNTY CONTROL 03
OUT OF TOWN 00 911 03
MONTHLY DRILL 01 OTHER 02
TOTAL 30 TOTAL 29
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 310
TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 10 HOURS AND 07 MINUTES
FIRE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 1997
The following report out lines responses to calls made during the month of August 1997. It
summarizes the nature and origin of calls the number of men responding and the total
times spent at fire calls.
NATURE OF CALLS: ORIGIN OF CALLS:
GENERAL 19 FIRE PHONE 17
MINOR 12 TOWN POLICE 12
STILLS 03 LARCHMONT FD. 04
FALSE 09 COUNTY CONTROL 00
OUT OF TOWN 00 911 01
MONTHLY DRILL 01 OTHER 00
TOTAL 35 TOTAL 34
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 487
TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 19 HOURS AND 36 MINUTES
FIRE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 1997
The following report out lines responses to calls made during the month of September
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1997. It summarizes the nature and origin of calls, the number of men responding and the
total times spent at fire calls.
NATURE OF CALLS: ORIGIN OF CALLS:
GENERAL 28 FIRE PHONE 17
MINOR 11 TOWN POLICE 10
STILLS 02 LARCHMONT FD. 06
FALSE 07 COUNTY CONTROL 01
OUT OF TOWN 00 911 03
MONTHLY DRILL 01 OTHER 02
TOTAL 40 TOTAL 39
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 287
TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 14 HOURS AND 05 MINUTES
There being no further business to come before this Commission, on motion by
Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner the meeting was unanimously
declared adjourned at 8:50 PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Transmittal of 1998 Tentative Budget
Supervisor Price thanked the Town Administrator and all department heads for putting the
tentative budget together. Mr. Altieri stated that the budget must be submitted by law and
that this meeting was the beginning of many budget work sessions to be held. Budget will
provide for increase in total appropriation of$18.8 million at this time. He stated that the
residents of the Village of Larchmont and Mamaroneck will have no increase in Town-wide
charge or ambulance district for the fourth consecutive year. Unincorporated area
increase $94.00 or 3.9% tax increase.
The budget is available in the Town Clerk's and Administrator's office for review.
Supervisor read the following dates of future budget meetings:
BUDGET CALENDAR - 1998 BUDGET
Wednesday, August 13, 1997 - 10:00 A.M.
Monday, September 22, 1997
Wednesday, October 22, 1997 - 8:15 P.M.
Thursday, October 30, 1997 - 7:30 P.M.
Thursday, November 6, 1997 - 7:30 P.M.
Wednesday, November 12, 1997 - 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, November 15, 1997 - 8:00 am.
Thursday, November 20, 1997 - 7:30 P.M.
Wednesday, December 3, 1997 - 8:15 P.M.
Wednesday, December 17, 1997 - 8:15 P.M.
The Supervisor extended an invitation to anyone interested in holding neighborhood
meetings to contact either herself or Mr. Altieri and they would set up meeting to visit in
the homes of residents to explain more about the budget, and she then invited residents
to come to any budget meeting being held in the Town, saying that their input was invited
and would be very much appreciated.
2. Authorization - Renewal of Stop DWI Agreement - County of Westchester
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The Town Administrator stated that the proposed renewal agreement provides funding of
$8,700 for enforcement of STOP-DWI patrols by our Police Department. He said the
funding levels for 1998 are unchanged from the prior year, and that there are no other
changes to the agreement. He then recommended it be authorized.
On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
Agreement between the Town and the County of Westchester for
the Stop-DWI Program, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the funding to the Town shall be in the amount
of$8,710 for setting up of DWI patrols, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to
execute said agreement on behalf of the Town.
3. Authorization - Dental/Optical Benefit Agreement - Civil Service Employee
Association
The Administrator said that in September the Town Board had ratified a new collective
bargaining agreement with the CSEA, and as part of the agreement adjustments were
made to dental and optical insurance contributions. As a result, an agreement to renew
the coverage with the adjustments to the contribution rates had been drafted. He then
said that authorization was requested to execute the agreement.
Councilwoman Wittner asked what the total increase was. The Administrator replied that
over three years the increase would be $9.00 per month, per employee.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
agreement for the Dental/Optical Benefit Agreement - CSEA Benefit
fund; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to
execute said agreement on behalf of the Town.
4. Approval of Certioraris
Supervisor Price read the following certioraris that were, on motion of Councilwoman
Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, unanimously approved:
1961 Palmer Avenue - Block: : 602 Lot: 401
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Petitioner is claiming a full value of$485,000. Their attorney submitted an income and
expense statement that in my opinion indicates a value of $950,000. An offer was made to
settle the case at a $45,000. Assessment. The current assessment is $50,100. The
petitioners attorney has recommended this settlement to his client. There are seven (7)
years at issue.
Year Assessment Reduced to Reduction
1991 $50,100 $45,000 $5,100
1992 $50,100 $45,000 $5,100
1993 $50,100 $45,000 $5,100
1994 $50,100 $45,000 $5,100
1995 $50,100 $45,000 $5,100
1996 $50,100 $45,000 $5,100
1997 $50,100 $45,000 $5,100
James Caspi, 70-76 Wendt Avenue - Block: 606 Lot: 302
The petitioner is claiming a full value of$806,900. Our assessment indicates a value of
$1,672,000. After reviewing the income and expense statement submitted by the attorney
it was felt that our assessment is correct. The current assessment is $83,600. In order to
dispose of this case offered to reduce the assessment to $82,000. The offer was accepted
by the attorney. There are six (6) years at issue.
Year Assessment Reduced to Reduction
1992 $83,600 $82,000 $1,300
1993 $83,600 $82,000 $1,300
1994 $83,600 $82,000 $1,300
1995 $83,600 $82,000 $1,300
1996 $83,600 $82,000 $1,300
1997 $83,600 $82,000 $1,300
Village Associates, 7-11 North Avenue - Block: 602 Lot: 86
The subject is a warehouse/garage type building that has been vacant to over a year. The
petitioner claims a value of$376,000. Our assessment, $39,000, indicates a value of
$780,000. The petitioner proposed a settlement at $30,000 assessment or$600,000 full
value. This settlement was recommended. There are seven (7) years at issue.
Year Assessment Reduced to Reduction
1991 $39,000 $30,000 $9,000
1992 $39,000 $30,000 $9,000
1993 $39,000 $30,000 $9,000
1994 $39,000 $30,000 $9,000
1995 $39,000 $30,000 $9,000
1996 $39,000 $30,000 $9,000
1997 $39,000 $30,000 $9,000
Larchmont, Inc., 13-19 Madison Avenue - Block: 132 Lot: 469
The subject property is a fitness center. The petitioner asks for a reduction in
assessment from $90,000 to $62,700 a $1,211,000 full value. After reviewing the income
and expense submitted it was estimated at a value of$1,660,000 for an assessment of
$82,900. A settlement of$80,000 is proposed. There are two (2) years at issue (1995 &
1996).
Year Assessment Reduced to Reduction
1995 $90,000 $80,000 $10,000
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1996 $90,000 $80,000 $10,000
NEAL, THOMAS AND PEGGY
BLOCK 130, LOT 541
608 FIFTH AVENUE
Amount of
Year Assessment Reduced to Reduction
1995 $17,200 $11,000 $6,200 X
1996 $17,200 $11,150 $6,050 X
1997 $17,200 $11,300 $5,900 X
The $11,300.00 assessment reflects a full value assessment of$224,652.08.
Posner
500 Weaver Street
BLOCK 222, Lot 523
Town of Mamaroneck
This residential property was improved with a pool and cabana in 1994. The
assessment at that time was $49,000. It was thereafter increased to $64,200.00. The cost
of the pool and cabana was $78,000. The proposed settlement is as follows:
Amount of
Year Assessment Reduced to Reduction
1995 $64,200 $53,525 $10,675
1996 $64,200 $53,525 $10,675
1997 $64,200 $53,525 $10,675
Hoyt Street Realty- Previously Selector, Inc.
139 Hoyt Avenue
Village of Mamaroneck
Block 923, Lot 9.2
Assessment: Town $123,000 Village $53,000
Years under appeal: 1995, 1996 & 1997
Year Assessment Reduced to Amount of Reduction
1995 $123,000 $53,000 $70,000 (56%)
1996 $123,000 $53,000 $70,000 (56%)
1997 $123,000 $53,000 $70,000 (56%)
The Village reduced the 1996 assessment to $53,000 based on the sale for$485,000
The $53,000 assessment reflects a full value of$1,060,000
The loss in taxes to the Town based on this settlement is approximately $2,800
This property is a former warehouse/manufacturing was previously owned by the Selector
Corporation.
Brook-Vale Equities, Inc. 1115 Boston Post Road Block 303 Lot 350:
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This property is a supermarket (Food Emporium) The store and warehouse are
approximately 20,000 square feet. The assessment is currently $152,000 which equates to
a full value of$3,040,000. In order to justify this value the store would have to rent 520.50
a square foot net. As supermarkets go this store is undersized. If this store were rented
for$8.00 a square foot it would be at the top of the market. This would indicate a value of
approximately $1,600,000 or$90,000 assessed value. I have proposed a settlement of
$110,000 assessed value, which was accepted. There are (6) six years at issue.
Year Assessment Reduced to Amount of Reduction
1992 $152,000 $110,000 $42,000
1993 $152,000 $110,000 $42,000
1994 $152,000 $110,000 $42,000
1995 $152,000 $110,000 $42,000
1996 $152,000 $110,000 $42,000
1997 $152,000 $110,000 $42,000
5. Lead Agency Resolution - Larch mont/Mamaroneck Joint Sanitation Commission
Altieri explained that the Joint Commission had received a proposal to install a cellular
antenna at the Maxwell Ave. yard. The proposal was submitted by Sprint Spectrum Inc. In
the proposed resolution the Commission expresses its intention to serve as lead agency
to review the proposal. The Commission served as the lead agency for two prior cellular
antenna proposals. Unless there is an objection the Town Board is being asked to adopt a
resolution consenting to the Commission serving as lead agency. He said that at a later
date, we will review any comments that the Board may have regarding this agreement.
Also, the Board will be asked to ratify the agreement if approved by the Commission.
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the applicant, Sprint Spectrum, LP, proposes to lease
premises consisting of approximately 900 square feet at the
property located at Maxwell Avenue, and known and designated on
the Town of Mamaroneck Tax Map as Block 132, Lot 220, for the
purpose of the construction and operation of a wireless
communications facility consisting of a 125 foot monopole with
antennas and related equipment; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of 6 NYCRR Part
617, The Larchmont/ Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal
Commission intends to serve as Lead Agency for the SEQRA
review of this action and, in such capacity, to determine whether
the proposed action will have a significant effect on the
environment; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Commission to undertake a
coordinated review of this action;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission
hereby makes the following determinations:
a. This action is subject to SEQRA;
b This action does involve a federal agency, the FCC;
c. This action does involve the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Larchmont and the Town Council of the Town of Marnaroneek;
d This is an Unlisted action; and
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e. This action is not located in an agricultural district.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commission hereby declares
its intention to designate itself Lead Agency for the SEQRA
coordinated review of this action if it receives no written objection
from another involved agency to its being Lead Agency in
connection with this action.
6. Report of Bids - Refuse Collection Truck - TA-97-4
This item was held over to a later meeting
7. Salary Authorizations - Custodian - Town Center
Town Center -Custodian
The Administrator said that authorization was being requested to hire Richard Jachner as
a custodian in the Town Center at a salary of$23,920. Richard has been working part time
in this position for several months and will be replacing Patsy Cammeralla who retired in
May.
On motion of Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Richard
Jachner to the position of custodian, at a salary of$23,920 per year,
effective October 20, 1997.
Recreation
On motion of Councilman Ryan, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1997 Town Budget, the
Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the
following:
Jeanne Pollak, Swim Team Coach, $6,000/season, effective 10/20/97 to 3/9/98.
Christine Archer, Swim Team Assistant Coach, $2,500/season, effective 10/20/87 to 3/9/98.
Ruth Somoza, Swim Instructor, Hommocks Pool, $16.50/hour, Bubble Babies $10/hour,
effective 10/19/97.
Ernesto Santiago, Life Guard, Hommocks Pool, $7.50/hour, effective 10/20/97.
Lizandro Zuniga, Life Guard, Hommocks Pool, change of salary to $7.50/hour, effective
retroactive to 10/15/97.
Susan Gedan, Alternate Women's Fitness Instructor, $30/session
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SUPERVISOR REPORTS
The Supervisor said that the light by Carl's Restaurant had been repaired, but that it blew
out again. The Town will now try installing a different fixture.
She said that the light at the Duck Pond is now operating.
Councilwoman O'Keeffe stated that since they were talking about lights, she has had
complaints that in Lot# 1, over by the corner near Cabot Road, a light needed to be
repaired.
Mr. Altieri said that he would look into it.
Supervisor also said that she had received a complaint that lighting at the Hommocks was
not great. She said that it was dark around the sidewalk, adding that it might fall under
the school jurisdiction, and asked Mr. Altieri to check the situation out with Sara Tate.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -
Ernie Odernia said that he had many items to discuss since the Gardens Association met
the night before:
Questions about the construction on Holly, Sheldrake and Forest Avenues has residents
very frustrated.
Supervisor told him that she and Mr. Altieri had been on the site with Police, WJWW
officials and the contractor and that the problems will be taken care of, and added that the
project will not be finished before the end of November.
Mr. Odernia also stated that contractor lives in area and that he is working with equipment
at his home on weekends, and wondered if he could be stopped?
Supervisor Price said that it could be if he were not working within designated hours. And
she said that if he should have any complaints, feel free to call police or herself and she
would call police if the contractor is starting before allowable times.
Mr. Odernia also wanted to know how code enforcement officer was doing. He has not
noticed that he has seen him doing anything, and although he may be working hard for the
Town, we don't see anything. He continued that the same people seem to be putting
debris out on Fridays. Mr. Altieri replied that the Town policy was to give residents three
warnings, and that his office was keeping a list of offenders.
Mr. Odernia went on to complain about Stealth Towing Company and their tactics at the
Staples shopping center and at the Larchmont Gables. What can be done?
The Town Attorney stated she will check into NYS regulations and get back to the Town
Board.
Mr. Odernia also commented on the problem along Weaver Street from the Boston Post
Road to Sts. John & Paul. He said that at certain times it is one long parking lot.
The Supervisor answered that she and the Town are aware of the problem and that is one
reason why Traffic Task Force was formed. They will bring their recommendations to the
Traffic Committee.
Supervisor Price stated that she would get back to Gardens Assn. in regard to the Stealth
Towing.
Ernie also asked when the barriers in the back parking lot at the Town Center would be
coming down. Mr. Altieri replied that they are not, mainly because we are trying to reduce
frequency of drive through and to protect our senior citizens.
He also asked about the asphalt curbing. Supervisor Price answered that they will be
replaced at some point either with stone or they will be ripped up.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - none
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Weprin, the meeting was
unanimously adjourned at 9:30 PM
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