HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_03_24 Town Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
HELD ON MARCH 24 ,1999 AT 8:15 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE
TOWN CENTER, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW
YORK
PRESENT:
Supervisor Paul A. Ryan
Councilwoman Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Councilman Barry Weprin
Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner
Councilwoman Judith Myers
ALSO PRESENT:
Patricia DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Charlene Indelicato, Town Attorney
CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board convened into an Executive Session at 6:30 PM in Conference Room A of the
Town Center to discuss personnel.
On motion duly made and seconded the Board adjourned at 8:25 PM to the Court Room.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Ryan at 8:30
PM, who then pointed out the location of exits.
PUBLIC HEARING - Regulations of Parking Lot#1, Myrtle Blvd. and Vine Street
(a local law to amend parking permit procedures)
The following notice was placed into the record:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town
of Mamaroneck on March 24, 1999, at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the
Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to
consider adoption of the following Local Law.
A Local Law to amend parking permit procedure established in Chapter 147 of the Town
Code by restricting parking permits for Town owned Parking Lot 1 to Town residents.
On motion made by Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers the Public
Hearing was declared open.
March 24, 1999
The Town Clerk explained that recently the Village of Larchmont had reopened its
renovated lot and had been overrun with applications for permits. They have since been
forced to not renew permits of many of our Town residents, who have come in requesting
parking in the Town commuter lot. We are also oversold by approximately 90%. The lot
is monitored for available spaces which have been diminishing in the past few weeks with
the increased demand. What is being proposed therefore is that the non-resident permit
holders be relocated to Baldwin Avenue and make those spaces available to residents.
The Supervisor then read the proposed amendment to the law, and asked if anyone
wished to speak either in favor of or against the proposal.
Sheldon Gartenstein, a non-resident permit holder suggested that that the non-resident
parkers, who renew their permits every year be grandfathered so that they may continue
to be able to park in Lot 1. Non-residents rely on parking in this lot and I have done so for
the past 10 years, and he stated that losing this privilege would cause considerable
inconvenience.
Supervisor Ryan replied that the Town is proposing to move the non-residents across the
street to Baldwin, but they are not being thrown out completely, they will continue to be
allowed to park,just in another area.
David Schlecter, another non-resident permit holder, thanked the Board and the Town
Clerk for continuing the policy of allowing the current holders of these permits, space at
the Larchmont Train Station.
Ms. Herkiner, East Garden Road, a Town resident, said that she uses our lot and is in
favor of it being saved for our residents. Its frustrating to have no alternatives, especially
if its our lot.
Councilman Weprin said that he was in favor of the amendment, especially since it is still
considerate of our neighbors in New Rochelle.
Councilwoman Wittner stated that we are getting more and more of our own residents
that are in need of those parking spaces, so she was also in favor of the amended law.
Thereafter, on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe,
the Public Hearing was closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the following
Local Law was unanimously adopted:
Local Law No. 3 - 1999
This Local Law is for the purpose of amending Chapter 147 of the Code of the
Town of Mamaroneck originally adopted December 20, 1967 and amended by
Local Law No. 9 1996.
Section 1. Purpose:
As a result of even further limitations placed on available parking by other nearby
communities and the limited available parking within the Town, the purpose of
the Local Law is to restrict the issuance of parking permits in Town owned
parking Lot 1 to only residents of the Town. To accommodate those present non-
resident permit holders which had been allowed to renew parking permits in Lot
1 parking shall be made available on Baldwin Avenue.
Section 2. Parking on Baldwin Avenue:
Section 147-D shall be amended by deleting D which was added by Local Law
No. 9 of 1996 and adding a new D to read as follows:
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D. Commencing on June 1, 1999, the Town Clerk may issue permits for
parking on designated spaces on Baldwin Avenue to those non-resident permit
holders who held permits for Lot 1 as of March 1, 1996. The Town Clerk, may
renew such permits based upon the availability of adequate space on Baldwin
Avenue.
Section 3. Severability:
Should any provision of the Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by
any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or
invalidity shall not effect any other provision of this Local Law which may be
implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provision.
Section 4. Effective Date:
This Local Law shall be effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Ryan at 8:55 PM in the Court Room.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner: Paul A. Ryan
Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Commissioner: Barry Weprin
Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner
Commissioner: Judith Myers
1. FIRE CLAIMS
Commissioner Wittner presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on
Commissioner Wittner motion, seconded by Commissioner O'Keeffe, 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. 76.00
AT&T Wireless 92.89
Carquest of Larchmont 28.34
Cleaning Systems 190.53
Cleaning Systems 58.08
Comfort Zone Heating 1875.00
Comfort Zone 308.00
Con Edison 2.00
Con Edison 878.47
Coyne Textiles Service 130.45
Darrell Pistone 171.56
Dip in Car Wash 275.00
Excelsior Garage 999.00
Fire End & Croker Corp. 363.47
J & J Barish Electric 114.56
Lucent Technologies 50.15
MetroCom 228.75
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New Court Leasing 99.81
Poland Spring 442.45
Quest Diagnostics 306.80
R & L Computer Consulting 1153.00
Rickert Lock & Safe Co. 10.95
Sound Shore Pest Control 60.00
Thomas K. Landau 935.00
Thomas K. Landau 540.00
Thomas K. Landau 575.00
Town of Mamaroneck Fire Dept. 375.00
Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fighters 306.54
Westchester Elevator 170.00
Total $10817.10
2. Resolution - Referendum -Volunteer Firefighters Service Award Program
Supervisor Ryan requested Frank Cioffi, a long time volunteer to come forward to explain
what is being considered in the referendum.
Frank Cioffi said that he is a 20 year member, who has enjoyed working with his fellow
volunteers and with the Town Board on this issue. He said that there are three main
components for the volunteer firefighters in this proposal: life insurance, disability
insurance and a pension. The guidelines of New York State were followed and exceeded
in drawing up the proposal. There would be no free ride. Volunteers will have to work
and show a true commitment to be eligible for the program. A minimum of five years of
volunteerism to reach that eligibility, and a minimum of 10 to be vested. And within that
criteria is a mandate of the number of hours spent in their attending meetings, going to
fires, and hours receiving training. He added that this program is an effective
management tool, that helps recruit and keep volunteers. When you consider the cost of
training new people, along with the necessity of keeping those that are experienced, this
proposal becomes cheap in comparison.
In response to a question, Mr. Cioffi said that the service award program had been
awarded by numerous communities in New York State, at least a dozen have adopted it in
Westchester, including Tarrytown and Purchase.
Supervisor Ryan reminded everyone that the referendum will be publicly voted upon by
Town residents on May 5, 1999, at the Weaver Street Fire House.
Bill O'Gorman, a Town Resident asked if the program was retroactive.
Mr. Cioffi replied that it was, and that there were components for past years of service
that could add up to five years, but to qualify for any retro benefits they would have to put
in at least five more to qualify. There is also a system of up to 50 points that can be
earned during the year, which is based on the percentage of fire drills attended, meetings,
training etc., that must be met to qualify.
On motion by Commissioner Ryan, seconded by Commissioner O'Keeffe the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the
Town of Mamaroneck Fire District in the Town of
Mamaroneck, County of Westchester and State of New
York, by favorable vote of not less than three-fifths of the
Members of said Board as follows:
Section 1. The Town of Mamaroneck Fire District No. 1
shall conduct a mandatory referendum to determine
whether the Board of Fire Commissioners shall establish a
Service Award Program as provided in Section 216 of the
General Municipal Law.
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Section 2. The type of Service Award Program shall be a
defined benefit program as described in Section 219 of the
General Municipal Law.
Section 3. The estimated annual cost of the Service
Award Program is $68,000 including an estimated annual
administration fee of$882.00. The estimated annual cost
per covered participant to fund this program is $1,456.00
and such estimated annual cost per covered participant
varies from $528.00 for an eighteen-year-old to $2,674.00
for a 63 year old participant.
Section 4. The defined benefit award to be paid to
eligible volunteer firefighters is projected to be $20.00 per
month for each qualified year of active firefighting service
not to exceed 40 years, payment to commence when the
eligible volunteer firefighter reaches entitlement age, and
completes one year of Active Plan Participation.
Each eligible volunteer firefighter participant shall receive
credit for up to five (5 ) qualified years of active firefighting
service prior to the establishment of the Service Award
Program.
Payment of the award shall be in the form of life annuity
with 120 payments guaranteed. Any such payment shall
be actuarially equivalent to any other method of payment
which may be permitted under the law.
Regular defined benefit award payments are authorized to
commence one year after the date of establishment of the
Service Award Program. Death and disability payments are
authorized to commence upon the date of establishment of
the Service Award Program.
Section 5. All other provisions of the plan shall be in
accordance with Article 11-A of the General Municipal Law
as amended from time to time.
Section 6. A Special Election of the qualified voters of
the Town of Mamaroneck Fire District, in the Town of
Mamaroneck, County of Westchester and the State of New
York, (herein called "District"), shall be held at the Weaver
Street Firehouse, New York, in said District on
Wednesday, May 5, 1999 at 6:00 o'clock PM (prevailing
time) and the polls shall remain open until 10:00 o'clock
PM (prevailing time) or as much longer as may be
necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their
votes.
Section 7. The vote upon the Proposition to be
submitted to the qualified voters shall be by paper ballot
and the Fire District Secretary is hereby authorized and
directed to have the necessary ballots prepared for use in
voting (voting machine and the Fire District Secretary is
hereby, authorized and directed to have the necessary
machine prepared for use).
Section 8. The Fire District Secretary is hereby
authorized and directed to give notice of said Special
Election by using a notice in substantially the form set
forth in Section 14 (a) hereof, to be published once at
least twenty-seven (27) days prior to the Special Election
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and in substantially in the form set forth in Section 14 (b)
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF REGISTRATION ROLLS
FOR SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE FIRE DISTRICT not less
than thirteen (13) days nor more than twenty (20) days
prior to the date of such Election in The Journal News and
The Soundview News, a newspaper published in
Westchester County, New York, and having a general
circulation within the District and hereby designated as the
official newspaper of the District for such publication.
Section 9. The following resident Fire District electors,
each of whom is a registered voter of the District, are
hereby appointed to act as Chairman, Election Inspectors
and Ballot Clerks at the Special Election:
Chairman: Thomas Henessey
Inspectors of Election and Ballot Clerks (between 2 and 4),
Janet Henessey, Carole Hoffman, Sheldon Hoffman.
Section 10. The Chairman and Inspectors of Election
shall each be paid at the rate of $50.00 day for the time
necessary to prepare the register and the additional sum
of$25.00 shall be paid for the Chairman for conducting
said Special Election.
Section 11. The Inspectors of Election shall meet at the
Weaver Street Firehouse in Mamaroneck , New York, within
the District on Wednesday, April 7, 1999 at 7:00 o'clock PM
(prevailing time) to commence preparation of the register
for the Wednesday, May 5, 1999 Special Election.
Section 12. In preparing such register, the Inspectors of
Election shall comply with the following procedure:
(a) They shall adopt, use or copy from, the
registration list certified and supplied by the County Board
of Elections the names appearing thereon of all persons
residing in the Fire District and qualified to vote in such
forthcoming Fire District election.
(b) The register for the Fire District shall include as a
minimum the space, for file name of the voter, his address
within the Fire District and a space for his signature to be
signed by the voter on Election Day.
Section 13. The Fire District Secretary shall furnish the
Inspectors of Election at Fire District expense, with all
necessary registration books, papers, equipment and
supplies.
Section 14 (a). Said Notice of Preparation of Registration
Rolls shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF REGISTRATION ROLLS
FOR SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE FIRE DISTRICT:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Inspectors of Election of the
Town of Mamaroneck Fire District shall meet on the 7t" day
of April, 1999 at the Weaver Street Firehouse, New York
for the purpose of preparing the rolls of registered voters
of the Fire District.
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A Special Election of the Fire District shall be held on the
5t" day of May, 1999 , between the hours of 6:00 o'clock
PM (prevailing time) and 10:00 o'clock PM (prevailing time)
at the Weaver Street Firehouse, New York.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that only those persons who
have registered with the County Board of Elections on or
before the 5t" day of April, 1999 , shall be eligible to vote.
Secretary,
Fire District
14(b). Said Notice of Special Election shall be in
substantially the following form:
SPECIAL ELECTION OF
TOWN OF MAMARONECK
FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1
MAY 5, 1999
NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to the Town Law of the
State of New York that a Special Election of the Town of
Mamaroneck Fire District will take place on May 5, 1999,
between the hours of 6:00 o'clock PM. (prevailing time)
and 10:00 o'clock PM (prevailing time) at the Weaver
Street Firehouse located at 205 Weaver Street in the Town
of Mamaroneck, New York, for the purpose of voting upon
the following proposition:
All residents of the Fire District who were duly registered
to vote with the County Board of Elections on or before
April 5, 1999 shall be entitled to vote at this election.
PROPOSITION
Shall the Board Resolution of the Town of Mamaroneck
Fire District, in the Town of Mamaroneck, entitled:
SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM REFERENDUM
BOARD RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, COUNTY
OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MARCH 24,
1999 AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEFINED
BENEFIT SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM FOR THE
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK FIRE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE
ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST TO BE $ 68,000 BASED ON
THE EXISTING NUMBER OF FIREFIGHTERS; STATING THE
ESTIMATED ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE TO BE
$882.00 STATING THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST PER
FIREFIGHTER TO RANGE FROM $ 528.10 FOR AN
EIGHTEEN YEAR OLD FIREFIGHTER TO $2,674.00 FOR A
63 YEAR OLD FIREFIGHTER; STATING THE PROJECTED
MONTHLY AWARD TO BE $ 20.00 PER YEAR OF ACTIVE
SERVICE; STATING THAT EACH ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANT
SHALL RECEIVE CREDIT FOR UP TO FIVE ( 5)
QUALIFIED YEARS OF ACTIVE FIREFIGHTING SERVICE,
PRIOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SERVICE
AWARD PROGRAM STATING THAT PAYMENT OF THE
BENEFIT SHALL BE IN THE FORM OF A LIFE ANNUITY
WITH 120 PAYMENTS GUARANTEED; STATING
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DEATH AND DISABILITY PAYMENTS TO BE AUTHORIZED
TO COMMENCE UPON THE DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM, AND REGULAR
DEFINED BENEFIT AWARD PAYMENTS TO BE
AUTHORIZED TO COMMENCE ONE YEAR THEREAFTER:
AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFORE, BE
APPROVED?
Secretary,
Fire District
The adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Commissioner O'Keeffe and duly put to a vote on roll call
which resulted as follows:
AYES: Myers, Wittner, Weprin, O'Keeffe and Ryan
NAYS: None
The resolution was declared adopted
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
MAMARONECK FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1
IN THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK,
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 216 of
the General Municipal Law and Section 219 of the General
Municipal Law, a special election of the qualified voters of
Mamaroneck Fire District#1 will be held at the Weaver
Street Firehouse, in the Town of Mamaroneck, New York in
said Fire District on the 5t" day of May, 1999 between the
hours of 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM, prevailing time, for the
purpose of voting by ballot on the adoption or rejection of
the following resolution:
BOARD RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
FIRE DISTRICT#1 IN THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK,
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK ADOPTED
MARCH 24, 1999 AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
A DEFINED BENEFIT SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM FOR
THE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK FIRE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE
ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST TO BE $68,000 BASED ON
THE EXISTING NUMBER OF FIREFIGHTERS; STATING THE
ESTIMATED ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE TO BE
$882.00 STATING THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST PER
FIREFIGHTERS TO RANGE FROM $528.10 FOR AN
EIGHTEEN YEAR OLD FIREFIGHTER TO $2,674. FOR A 63
YEAR OLD FIREFIGHTER; STATING THE PROJECTED
MONTHLY AWARD TO BE $20.00 PER YEAR OF ACTIVE
SERVICE; STATING THAT EACH ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANT
SHALL RECEIVE CREDIT FOR UP TO FIVE (5) QUALIFIED
YEARS OF ACTIVE FIREFIGHTING SERVICE, PRIOR TO
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SERVICE AWARD
PROGRAM STATING THAT PAYMENT OF THE BENEFIT
SHALL BE IN THE FORM OF A LIFE ANNUITY WITH 120
PAYMENTS GUARANTEED; STATING DEATH AND
DISABILITY PAYMENTS TO BE AUTHORIZED TO
COMMENCE UPON THE DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM AND REGULAR
DEFINED BENEFIT AWARD PAYMENTS TO BE
AUTHORIZED TO COMMENCE ONE YEAR THEREAFTER
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AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFORE, BE
APPROVED?
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE
COMMISSIONERS IN THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK FIRE DISTRICT#1
TOWN OF MAMARONECK,
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK
BY: Patricia A. DiCioccio
Fire District Secretary
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF REGISTRATION
ROLLS FOR SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE FIRE DISTRICT
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Inspectors of Election of the
Town of Mamaroneck Fire District shall meet on the 7t" day
of April, 1999 at the Weaver Street Firehouse, New York for
the purpose of preparing the rolls of registered voters of
Fire District#1.
A special election of the Fire District shall be held on the
5t" day of May, 1999 between the hours of 6:00 PM
(prevailing time) and 10:00 PM (prevailing time) at the
Weaver Street Firehouse, 205 Weaver Street, Larchmont,
New York.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that only those persons who
have registered with the County Board of Elections on or
before the 5t" day of April, 1999 shall be eligible to vote.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE
COMMISSIONERS IN THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK FIRE DISTRICT#1,
TOWN OF MAMARONECK,
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK
BY: Patricia A. DiCioccio,
Fire District Secretary
3. Salary Authorization - Firefighter
On motion of Commissioner O'Keeffe, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, it was
unanimously,
The Administrator said that salary authorization was being requested for Edward Ladin,
who is being hired as a firefighter effective April 1, 1999 at a starting salary of$25,000.
Mr. Ladin was chosen from a Firefighter Civil Service List and is a resident of the Town.
He will be replacing Diane Garofalo who retired last year from the department. Ed Ladin
will attend the County's firefighting school for 8 weeks beginning April 5.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
salary of Edward Ladin, for his services as a firefighter, for
an annual salary of$25,000, effective April, 1999.
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4. Other Business - Fire Reports -January 1999
February 1999
Chief Acocella read the following reports.
JANUARY 1999
The following report out lines responses to calls made during the month of January 1999.
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 26
MINOR 29 TOWN POLICE 10
STILLS 01 LARCHMONT FD 03
FALSE 12 COUNTY CONTROL 05
OUT OF TOWN 01 911 03
MONTHLY DRILL 02 OTHER 01
TOTAL 52 TOTAL 50
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 423
TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 28 HOURS AND 36 MINUTES
FEBRUARY 1999
NATURE OF CALLS: ORIGIN OF CALLS:
GENERAL 18 FIRE PONE 10
MINOR 12 TOWN POLICE 16
STILLS 00 LARCHMONT FD 02
FALSE 07 COUNTY CONTROL 00
OUT OF TOWN 00 911 02
MONTHLY DRILL 01 OTHER 00
TOTAL 31 TOTAL 30
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 338
TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 11 HOURS AND 30 MINUTES
Respectfully submitted
Michael J. Acocella, Chief
Chief Acocella then thanked the Board members for their support for the Service Award
program.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner O'Keeffe, the Commission
unanimously adjourned at 9:30 PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Appointment - Town Prosecutor
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Supervisor Ryan thanked Councilwoman O'Keeffe and Councilman Weprin, who had
conducted the interviews for this position and had narrowed the candidates down to two
from the five they had interviewed.
On motion by Councilman Weprin, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner it was
unanimously:
Resolved, that the Town Board does hereby appoint,
Louise Cohen to the position of Town Prosecutor at a
reimbursement rate of $125.00 per session effective
immediately.
2. Resolution -Appointment of Trustee Deferred Compensation Plan
A communication was received from Paulette Gabbriellini, Assistant to the Administrator,
explained that in November, 1998, the Town Board adopted 2 resolutions regarding the
Town's Deferred Compensation Plan (Pebsco) to be in compliance with new State Rules
and Regulations. One resolution mandated the formation of a Deferred Compensation
Committee of which its members, the Town Administrator and Comptroller, also acted as
Trustees for the Town's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. She had attached a proposed
resolution which selects Nationwide Trust Company to serve as Trustee of the employee's
assets in its Deferred Compensation plan. In February, the Town solicited proposals of
Financial Organizations that provide trust and trustee services. Only Nationwide
submitted a proposal. Nationwide meets all NYS requirements to do business as a
Financial Organization and has the fiduciary powers to serve in the capacity as Trustee.
It will be responsible to hold all assets under our Model Plan in trust for the participants
and their beneficiaries in accordance with the provisions of Section 457 of NYS Code and
Regulations. As Trustee, Nationwide will be required to furnish bonding and insurance as
required by Section 9005.4 of the Regulations. The Town's current Deferred
Compensation Plan is administered by PEBSCO which is a subsidiary of Nationwide.
Upon passage of the attached resolution, the Town will enter into contracts with
Nationwide Trust Company FSB, PEBSCO and Nationwide.
Supervisor Ryan then read the proposed resolution, thereafter, on motion by
Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Myers the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck has previously
adopted the amended and restated Model Deferred
Compensation Plan and appointed a Deferred
Compensation Committee;
WHEREAS, the Town has solicited and evaluated
competitive proposals of Financial Organizations providing
trust and trustee services, in accordance with the
Regulations;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck hereby selects
Nationwide Trust Company FSB to serve as trustee; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that pending notification of the Deferred
Compensation Board in accordance with section 9003.3 (c)
of the Regulations, the Town is hereby authorized and
directed to enter into appropriate contracts with
Nationwide Trust Company FSB, PEBSCO and Nationwide
Life Insurance Company, and to enter into other contracts
as may be necessary or appropriate to effect the
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foregoing. In no event shall these contracts be of greater
duration than the balance remaining on the original five (5)
year contract, and every contract or agreement entered
into shall contain a provision that the agreement or
contract is subject to the Regulations and the Model Plan.
3. Authorization - Easement Agreement - Bonnie Way
The Administrator explained that last month the Planning Board had approved a
Freshwater Wetlands Permit required for the construction of a home on a vacant parcel at
28 Bonnie Way. During the public hearings on this application, there was a good deal of
discussion regarding storm water drainage. Residents expressed concerns that the new
home would exacerbate flooding on the street and create additional flooding in the
adjacent wetland. A suggestion that was incorporated into the approval was for the
construction of a new catch basin at 28 Bonnie Way and new storm drain line running to
the Sheldrake River. The new basin and storm drain line will help alleviate street flooding
and provide better flow to the river. An easement is required for the future maintenance
of the storm drain line by the Town. The builder of the home will construct the basin and
storm drain line at his expense. The terms of the easement are acceptable to the staff and
we have previously endorsed the idea of a new storm drain on Bonnie Way to the
Planning Board. Our recommendation is to approve the easement agreement and
authorize its execution subject to completion of the survey.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
easement agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck
and Paul W. McCarthy & Catherine E. McCarthy, for
premises located at 26 Bonnie Way, (Town of
Mamaroneck), Section 1, Lot 52, Block 104; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby
authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the
Town.
4. Authorization - Intermunicipal Agreements -Watershed Management Plan
The Town Administrator explained that the Town has been working with the communities
of Watershed Area #4 to develop a management plan to reduce non-point pollution in the
watershed. Following the recommendations of the of the Long Island Sound Study, the
emphasis of the plan will be the reduction of nitrogen loading in the streams and water
bodies in the watershed. The County of Westchester Dept. of Planning will serve as a
consultant to the member communities in the watershed and will be the agency that will
prepare the plan. Other than the Town of Mamaroneck, the communities involved in the
plans are: the Towns of Harrison, and Scarsdale, the cities of White Plains and New
Rochelle, and the Village of Mamaroneck. He said there are two agreements to be
considered for authorization. The first, is the agreement between the Town and the New
York Dept. of State. A grant in the amount of$45,000 will be provided to the Town under
the State's Environmental Protection Fund. The grant will be used to pay for the County's
work in preparing the plan. Thus the second agreement is to confirm the arrangement
between the Town and the County Department of Planning. As the lead agency in the
program, the Town will serve as liaison with the County and will also be the pass through
for the grant funds. Upcoming sanitary sewer repairs pursuant to the inflow and
infiltration program emphasize the need for this plan. When the sanitary sewers are
repaired, we can expect an increase in stormwater that is no longer infiltrating the
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sewers. Authorization is requested to execute both of these agreements on behalf of the
Town.
Councilwoman Wittner said that is very important to have the management plan done, its
taken a long time to get the contract into place, and this is a pass through matching
grant, with the match being in-kind services provided by 44 streamwalkers from various
communities.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
the Agreement between the Town and the New York Dept.
of State, who will provide a grant in the amount of$45,000
to the Town under the State's Environmental Protection
Fund, said grant will be used to pay for the County's work
in preparing the plan to reduce non-point source pollution;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
the Agreement between the Town and Westchester County
for them to undertake and provide the technical assistance
to prepare a Watershed Management Plan to reduce non-
point source pollution entering Long Island Sound for the
Watershed No. 4 Study Area; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby
authorized to execute both Agreements on behalf of the
Town.
5. Report of Bids - Contract TA99-1 - Boston Post Road Improvements
The Administrator reported the Town received bids for this project on February 25, 1999,
at that time the Board was informed that bids received were higher than our original
estimates for the project. The higher bids are in large part due to a very active
construction market in Westchester County. He said the project paperwork showed on
Attachment#1 is a comparison of the low bid received and our original estimate for the
project. If accepted as bid, the project would require additional funding of$158,015. The
Town Board appeared to come to consensus on an alternative configuration of the
project that will reduce the additional funding to $116,000, which attachment#2
illustrates this alternative. Briefly described, this alternative would amend the project to
reduce the amount of sidewalk replacement by deleting the section in front of the Nautilus
Diner. Also, we would eliminate six light fixtures on Weaver Street and the associated
cost of street and sidewalk restoration. If completed in this fashion, the total cost of the
project would be $475,955. Less the amount of the Federal grant and appropriated Town
funds, additional funding of$115,655 would be required. He said the low bidder for this
project is Vernon Hills Contracting Corp. of Mt. Vernon. This contractor has successfully
completed similar projects in Westchester. The County Dept. of Planning has provided
good references for the company. Therefore, he recommended that the Board award
Contract#TA 99-1 to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the Town's specifications,
Vernon Hills Contracting Corp. The contract award will include the base bid and the bid
for alternative A and a modified alternative B at a total cost of$475,955. Authorization is
further requested to execute a contract wit Vernon Hills Contracting Corp.
Attachment#1
Boston Post Road Improvement Project
Cost Summary
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Lowest bid Original Est.
Base Bid: Winthrop Rd. to Nautilus Diner $381,727 $339,688
Includes installation: 26 Light fixtures
21,000 sq. ft of sidewalk
3,240 If. Of curbing
Plantings
Guidesigns
95 ft. of concrete drain pipe
Alternate A: Winthrop Rd. to Larchmont Line $ 70,659 $ 48,000
Includes installation of: 13 additional light fixtures
1,600 sq. ft of add'I sidewalk
35 ft. of curb of add'I curb
Alternate B: Weaver St. and Hommocks Road $ 65,629 $ 52,000
Includes installation of 13 additional fixtures
630 sq. ft of add'I sidewalk
Total of lowest bid $518,015 $439,688
Difference $78,327
Funding
Available Town funds $210,000
CDBG Grant $150,000
Total $360,000
Additional Town Funds necessary for low bid $158,015
Attachment#2
Alternative Proposal
Base Bid: $381,727
Delete Sidewalk in front of Nautilus Dine $( 9,455)
Adjusted base bid $372,272
Alternate A:
As originally proposed $ 70,659
Alternate B:
Install seven light fixtures $27,825
Asphalt 3,640
Sidewalk 1,159
Grass Seed 400
33,024
Revised Project $475,955
Funding
Available Town Funds $210,000
CDBG Grant $150,000
Total Available Funds $360,000
Additional Town Funds Necessary for Revised Project $115,000
total $116,000
The Supervisor explained that this seemed to be the best approach while keeping the
integrity of the original plan.
The Board members asked about signs, whether they would be dual-sided, when pole
signs would come down, and a discussion then was held on the new sign for 1-800-
flowers and how prominent it was.
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On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the
Bid for Contract No 99-1 - Boston Post Road Improvements,
to Vernon Hills Contracting Corp. of Mt. Vernon, the lowest
responsible bidder for the project; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
the original specifications be amended to those as outlined
in Attachment number two above increasing the additional
funds needed by $116,000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby
authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the Town.
6. Authorization - Consulting Agreement - Tax Appeal Defense
Mr. Altieri said there is a proposed agreement between the Town and Ross Valenza to
continue to assist with the defense of tax certioraris. At this time with Susan Bickerstaff
as the new Assessor, the agreement will allow for continuity of the tax appeal defense
until such time as Susan has completed her initial period as Assessor. Also, she is now
handling all of the small claim tax appeals filed against the Town. The agreement states
that all services shall be paid at $150. per hour and funds are appropriated in the 1999
Budget for this purpose. Authorization was requested to execute this agreement with Mr.
Valenza.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
the Agreement with Ross Valenza, to provide Defense of
Tax Review Proceedings and appraisals at $150 per hour;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby
authorized to execute the above Agreement on behalf of
the Town.
7. Authorization - Consulting Agreement - Telephone System
The Administration requested an extension of the current agreement with Jeff Stonehill
to assist us with the new telephone system. The terms of the agreement and hourly fee
are the same as in the prior agreement. Jeff has performed very well and as we move
closer to installation of the system, it is to our advantage to continue our relationship with
him. In terms of the status of the phone project, we have discovered in the wiring survey
that our phone wiring is not entirely compatible with the new computerized phones that
we will use in the Intellipath System. Therefore we will be installing new wiring in the
building for the phone system. The additional cost of the wiring of the building will be
$5,500. The revised phone installation schedule calls for the system to be up and running
at the end of April. A bright spot in the discovery of the inadequate wiring however is that
Lucent Technology will also install the wiring for our intra-net to network all the Town
Center computers. This will allow us to avoid the cost of an electrical contractor to wire
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the computers. The cost had been estimated to be $9,000. Authorization is requested to
execute the consulting agreement with Jeff Stonehill.
In response to a question on when the phone system would be installed, the
Administrator replied that it would be in by the end of April.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
the Agreement with Jeff Stonehill, to provide consulting
services for the phone system at a rate of$22.50 per hour
commencing January 26, 1999 and ending January 27,
2000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby
authorized to execute the above Agreement on behalf of
the Town.
8. Resolution - Telecommunications Legislation
Supervisor Ryan said this proposed resolution was sent from Steve Otis, Mayor of the
City of Rye, who was asking the Town to adopt a resolution opposing the State from
preempting local authority over the siting of wireless telecommunications equipment.
Councilwoman Wittner said that she was confused by the proposed legislation, because it
appears that the Town would still be in charge of some oversight. The Supervisor
explained that the Town would no say over where they would be put, but would still retain
the right to issue building permits.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, municipal home rule in local planning and land
use is highly valued by local governments in New York
State; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996
affirmed the authority of local governments to regulate the
placement and construction of wireless
telecommunications equipment and facilities; and
WHEREAS, local governments should be free to exercise
that authority as they do with other local land use
determinations; and
WHEREAS, efforts to restrict local home rule in this area
are inconsistent with land use policies in New York State;
and
WHEREAS, legislation has been introduced in the New
York State Senate, S.2113, which would preempt local
home rule in this area, remove the ability of local
governments to enact their own local siting laws, interfere
with the authority of local governments to set reasonable
fees, and remove authority granted in federal law: and
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WHEREAS, the siting of wireless telecommunications
equipment raises important land use and aesthetic
concerns traditionally determined at the local level;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of
Mamaroneck strongly opposes S.2113 and recommends
the defeat of this, or any legislation, that restricts the
authority of local governments to exercise their
prerogative over land use, protect community character
and maintain the local decision-making consistent with the
long history of New York law; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to
our representatives in the State Senate and State
Assembly, the legislative leaders of each house, the New
York State Conference of Mayors, the New York State
Association of Counties, the New York State Association of
Towns, the Westchester Municipal Officials Association.
The Westchester County Executive, and the Westchester
County Board of Legislators.
9. Authorization - Transfer of Funds - Capital Project#97-02 -Vehicle Purchase,
The Administrator said the approved capital budget for 1999 provides for the replacement
of vehicles and equipment for Town departments, which includes in the capital plan the
replacement of 4 Police Vehicles; 3 Staff Vehicles for the Town Administrator, Supt. Of
Recreation, Comptroller; 1 Pick-Up Truck for the Recreation Department.
Councilwoman O'Keeffe asked what the age of and vehicle mileage was on the vehicles to
be replaced.
The Administrator said the mileage ranges from 40,000 to 50,000 and the vehicles are
from 2 1/2 years old to 5. He added that the newer cars would be passed down and used
as pool cars.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Weprin, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
Comptroller to transfer$85,000 from account#A9900-9950
and $100,000 from account#139900-9950 to Capital Project 97-
02 account H3120.5003, for the purpose of purchasing
replacement vehicles and equipment for Town departments.
10. Salary Authorization - Recreation
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 1999 Town Budget,
authority is hereby given for the payment of salary to the
following:
Wilma Birmingham, Supervisor, Teen Center, $35/session, retroactive to 3/5/99.
Vadim Kogan, Life Guard, Hornmocks Pool, $6/hour, effective 3/23/99.
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11. Authorization - Election Polling Sites and Waivers of Accessibility
The Town Clerk explained that this is the yearly pro forma resolution that designates the
sites to be used as polling places and requests waivers for those sites that are not
accessible to the handicapped.
On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck does hereby approve the following locations
as Polling Place for use during the Primary and General
Election to be held in the Town of Mamaroneck:
ELECTION DISTRICTS - LOCATION & NUMBERS
DISTRICT#1 VM DISTRICT#15 T
MAMARONECK AVE. SCHOOL STS. JOHN & PAUL AUDITORIUM
GERTRUDE AVENUE 280 WEAVER STREET
DISTRICT#2 VM DISTRICT#16 T
VOLUNTEERS FIREHOUSE CENTRAL SCHOOL
MAMARONECK AVENUE PALMER AVENUE
DISTRICT#3 VM DISTRICT#17 VM
MAMARO FIREHOUSE TOWN CENTER, COURT ROOM, 2ND FLOOR
PALMER AVENUE 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD
DISTRICT#4 VM DISTRICT#18 T
TOWN CENTER, COURT ROOM, 2ND TOWN OF MAMARONECK FIREHOUSE
FLOOR
740.W. BOSTON POST ROAD 205 WEAVER STREET
DISTRICT#5 VM DISTRICT#19 T
RESCUE SQUAD BLDG. TOWN OF MAMARONECK FIREHOUSE
200 NO. BARRY AVE. 205 WEAVER STREET
DISTRICT#6 VL DISTRICT#20 T
CHATSWORTH AVE. SCHOOL STS. JOHN & PAUL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
FOREST PARK AVE. ENTRANCE 280 WEAVER STREET
DISTRICT#7 VL DISTRICT#21 T
CHATSWORTH AVE. SCHOOL MURRAY AVENUE SCHOOL
FOREST PARK AVE. ENTRANCE DAYMON TERRACE ENTRANCE
DISTRICT#8 VL DISTRICT#22 VM
ST.AGUSTINE'S SCHOOL GYM SARAH NEUMAN HOME
LARCHMONT AVENUE 845 PALMER AVENUE
DISTRICT#9 VL DISTRICT#23 VM
CHATSWORTH AVE. SCHOOL TOWN CENTER, COURT ROOM 2ND FLOOR
FOREST PARK AVE. ENTRANCE 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD
DISTRICT#10 VL DISTRICT#24 T
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH MAMARONECK AVENUE SCHOOL
GROVE AVENUE GERTRUDE AVENUE ENTRANCE
DISTRICT#11 T DISTRICT#25 T
CHATSWORTH GARDENS APTS. ST.AGUSTINE'S SCHOOL GYM
14 NO. CHATSWORTH AVE. LARCHMONT AVENUE
DISTRICT#12 T DISTRICT#26 VL
MURRAY AVENUE SCHOOL LARCHMONT AVENUE CHURCH
DAYMON TERRACE ENTRANCE FOREST PARK AVENUE
DISTRICT#13 T DISTRICT#27 VM
MURRAY AVENUE SCHOOL RESCUE SQUAD BLDG.
DAYMON TERRACE ENTRANCE 200 NO. BARRY AVENUE
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DISTRICT#14 T DISTRICT#28 T
CENTRAL SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS FIREHOUSE
PALMER AVENUE MAMARONECK AVENUE
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the
request for waivers for three polling places;
DISTRICT#1 &24 DISTRICT#15&20
Mamaroneck Avenue School Sts. John & Paul Auditorium
GERTRUDE AVENUE ENTRANCE 280 WEAVER STREET
DISTRICT#11
Chatsworth Gardens Apts.
14 No. Chatsworth Ave
12. Authorization - Collection of Westchester County Property Tax
The Administrator said that this resolution was to authorize the Tax Receiver to collect
County taxes. Supervisor Ryan reminded everyone that these taxes are paid to the
County in full whether collected or not, meaning that we as the Town have to cover the
difference.
Following discussion, on motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman
Wittner, it was unanimously adopted:
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER
TOWN OF MAMARONECK
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
To Carmine A. DeLuca, Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Mamaroneck in said
County:
You are hereby commanded pursuant to the provision of the Westchester County
Tax Law, Article 16, Chapter 852, Laws of 1948, as amended, and also pursuant to
resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck adopted March 24, 1999,
by authority of Chapter 313 of laws of 1934, to receive and collect from the several
persons named in the Assessment Roll hereunto annexed by the Westchester
County Tax Law, Article 16, Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948, as amended, for the
neglect to pay the Judicial. County, Town and Town District Taxes .Charges for
services, Exemptions removed, and Water arrears after the levy thereof as follows:
Judicial and County Taxes $24,966,029.00
Town and Town District Taxes 12,393,905.00
Charges for Services -0-
Exemptions removed -0-
Water arrears 415.38
37.360.349.38
And you are hereby directed to deposit to the credit of the Town of Mamaroneck in
the Bank of New York, County Trust Region, all of such monies so collected by you
by virtue of this warrant.
And you are further commanded to make and file with the undersigned, the
Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, as required by tile Westchester County
Tax Law, Article 16, Chapter 852, Laws of 1948, as amended, the reports provided
for therein.
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And you are further directed and commanded to proceed as directed and
authorized by said Westchester County Tax Law. Article 16, Chapter 852, Laws of
1948, as amended.
And in case any person named in said Assessment Roll shall neglect or refuse to
pay his taxes or penalties (after giving the notices and waiting the time as specified
in said Act) you are hereby authorized to collect the said taxes and penalties with
the costs and charges of such collections in the manner provided by the
Westchester County Tax Law. Article 16, Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948, as
amended, and for so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant.
Given under my hand and seal at the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
New York, on the 24th day of March 1999.
Paul A. Ryan, Supervisor
13. Approval of Certiorari
The Town Attorney read and submitted the ensuing certiorari for approval of settlement.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the certiorari as
presented below were all unanimously approved for settlement:
75 NETHERMONT REALTY
627 MAMARONECK AVENUE
BLOCK 822 LOT 252",
Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
1998 $ 16,500 $ 14,000 $ 2,500
The cost to the Town will be approximately 535 per year.
NIGIO
143 PROSPECT AVENUE
BLOCK 907 LOT 301
Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
1998 $ 27,000 $ 25,000 $ 2,000
The cost to the Town will be approximately $35 per year.
BENITO SCIMIA
329 WAVERLY AVENUE
BLOCK 824 LOT 150
Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
1998 $ 24,000 $ 22,000 $ 2.000
The Town will refund approximately 530 for the year in question. The loss to the Town is
approximately $30 per year.
YOGI REALTY
1906 PALMER AVE.
BLOCK 606 LOT 419
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Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
1998 $ 48,000 $ 44,000 $ 4,000
The loss to the Town is approximately $60 per year.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Weprin it was
unanimously,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Board minutes from the meetings of January 27, 1999 and
February 10, 1999 subject to suggested changes.
PROCLAMATION - David Potts, Jr. Post 1156 Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Supervisor read the following proclamation.
PROCLAMATION
THE DAVID POTTS, JR. POST NO. 1156
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
WHEREAS, The Veterans of Foreign Wars is observing its 100th
Anniversary of service throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, The Veterans of Foreign Wars David Potts, Jr. Post 1156 is
observing its 75th Anniversary having been instituted at the time of its
first official installation of officers on March 29th 1924; and
WHEREAS, Holding its first meeting in the early part of nineteen
hundred twenty-two at the Mamaroneck Firehouse and Foresters'Hall,
Post No. 1156 received its charter in nineteen hundred twenty four with
sixty-five names inscribed; and
WHEREAS, The Veterans of Foreign Wars David Potts, Jr. Post 1156
presently has 100 members who have continuously carried on
constructive efforts to make our community a better place to live and
have rendered significant service through their charitable and patriotic
endeavors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that I, Paul A. Ryan, Supervisor, and the members of the
Town Council of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby proclaim
March 24, 1999
as Veterans of Foreign War Day in the Town of Mamaroneck and urge all
citizens to join in paying high tribute to the David Potts Jr. Post 1156
and to all of its members for its many contributions to this community
throughout these past seventy-five years.
Oral Communications
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Bill O'Gorman asked on what streets were sidewalks to be replaced. Mr. Altieri said
around Greystone, and if he would give him a call tomorrow, he'd be better able to give
him a complete breakdown.
Supervisor Reports
Supervisor Ryan said that he had received a call from Michael O'Reilly telling him to
remind everyone about the leaf blower law and that the use of them is prohibited right
now - and things were nice and quiet without them. He also suggested they be given out
to neighborhood organizations.
Reports of Council
Councilwoman Wittner said that Earth Day was being sponsored by the Life Center, and
Junior League, and that on May 2 at the Reservoir there would a program to thank the
Stream walkers. Bernadette Silverstein, Ann McAndrew are co-chairs.
The reporter from the Soundview News asked about the settlement terms on the civil suit
brought by the three Town policemen.
Supervisor Ryan replied that there had been a communication from Mr. Lovett, one of the
attorney's for the policemen, that clearly violates the terms of the settlement. The Town
has therefore asked for an interpretation and if the settlement can still be made.
Bill O'Gorman said that two reports had been made in the paper, one said that the
settlement is sealed and the other reported that the judge said it wasn't sealed.
The Town Attorney said it was sealed and told him he should not to believe everything he
reads.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Weprin the meeting was
adjourned at 10:35 PM in memory of Victor March.
The Supervisor read the following resolution:
IN MEMORY OF
VICTOR MARCH
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck does hereby adjourn its meeting of March 24, 1999, in memory of
Victor March.
WHEREAS, Mr. March was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 90,
and
WHEREAS, Mr. March was the father of Donald March, a longstanding and
dedicated volunteer in our community, and
WHEREAS, Mr. March was a veteran fireman in New York City working in Ladder
Company No. 50, and
WHEREAS, Mr. March was a veteran of World War II, and
BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that Victor March is remembered in the Town this
evening by ending this meeting wishing his family our heartfelt sympathy.
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Submitted by:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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