HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000_01_12 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 JANUARY 12, 2000 AT
8:15 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 740
W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
PRESENT:
Supervisor Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner
Councilwoman Judith A. Myers
Councilman Ernest C. Odierna
ALSO PRESENT:
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Charlene Indelicato, Town Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at 8:30
PM, who then pointed out the location of exits.
Supervisor O'Keeffe then introduced the newly elected and reelected council members,
welcoming them all and saying she knew that everyone would work well together.
PRESENTATION - Chair - Human Rights Commission
Glenna Grey, Chair of the Human Rights Commission was introduced. Ms. Grey gave each
of the Board members a copy of the Annual Report and then said that the Tri-municipal
Commission had, on December 13, signed into the Westchester Human Rights Community
Network. She said that the first Human Rights Commission in New York had been
established in 1945 by then Governor Thomas Dewey, and on December 10, 1948 Human
Rights Day in New York had been established. The Commission will be presenting the
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards this year on January 19, 2000 at the Emelin Theatre.
She invited everyone to join in the festivities and to show support of the students who have
prepared the program and responded to the Human Rights Commission sponsored logo
contest. The winning logo will be unveiled at the ceremony. Ms. Grey said that the
Commission is comprised of three members from the Town and three from each of the
Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, and there is currently a vacancy in both villages.
She said that they would be discussing the establishment of a Human Rights Award for
children, which would promote awareness at a younger age. She asked if there were any
comments or questions.
Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if the Annual Report would be made available at the local
libraries, and was told they would be. She thanked Ms. Grey and reiterated the invitation to
the Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremonies to be held on January 19, at 7:30 PM at the Emelin
Theatre in Mamaroneck.
APPOINTMENT - Town Board Member
Councilwoman Wittner moved the appointment of Nancy Seligson to the vacancy created
when Supervisor O'Keeffe was elected as Supervisor. She said that Ms. Seligson was a
seven year resident of the Village of Larchmont, and four year resident of the Town of
Mamaroneck. Ms. Seligson had served as Co-Chair for four years on the Coastal Zone
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Management Commission, was President of Save the Sound, and is a respected
environmentalist and is skilled in working with people and warmly regarded.
Councilwoman Myers seconded the motion, saying a long search had been conducted to fill
the vacancy, and many people had been interested.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
does hereby appoint Nancy Seligson to fill the vacancy
caused by the election of Valerie Moore O'Keeffe to the
position of Supervisor, said term normally to expire on
December 31, 2001, except pursuant to New York State law
said position shall appear on the next general election ballot
November 2000, therefore the appointment expires December
31, 2000.
Ayes: Odierna, Myers, Wittner
Nays: None
Abstain: O'Keeffe
The Town Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Seligson, who thereupon, took
her newly appointed seat.
ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Supervisor's Appointments
Deputy Supervisor
Budget Officer
Supervisor O'Keeffe said that the authority to appoint a Deputy Supervisor and Budget
Officer was given to the Supervisor by State law. She said Steve Altieri was therefore her
appointment to the position of Budget Officer. She then announced that Paul Winick was her
appointment as Deputy Supervisor. She said Mr. Winick has a distinguished career, having
graduated from George Washington University Law School and the University of Buffalo with
honors and had received his graduate degree from Tulane, and is presently a partner in the
law firm of Thelen Reid and Priest. She met him first when he was appointed by then
Supervisor Price to the Housing Authority created in the Town to develop the Hommocks
Park Apartments. He has taken part in many projects including performing the citizen's
survey concerning the "kiddie" pool at Hommocks School, and has shown himself to be a
capable, respected person, always willing to give of himself.
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the Supervisor's
recommendation Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator be
and is hereby appointed Budget Officer as of January 1,
2000 terminating December 31, 2001.
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the Supervisor's
recommendation Paul A. Winick be and he is hereby
appointed Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck to
serve in the absence of the Supervisor, said term to run
concurrent to the Supervisor's term of office.
The Town Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Winick.
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Mr. Winick thanked Supervisor O'Keeffe and spoke on his past involvement in the pool
project and the Housing Authority. He said that he had enjoyed working to help make this a
better community and felt it a privilege to serve and to live here.
Councilwoman Myers congratulated Mr. Winick, adding that she was shocked at the
appointment since it was the first time the appointment was not of a Board member. She
said that Mr. Winick had been considered, but that she herself was fearful of appointing
someone who has a spouse on the School Board as it has potential for a conflict of interest,
and felt he was being inflicted on the public, without their vote.
Supervisor O'Keeffe replied she would not say "inflict". She felt that she could trust Mr.
Winick's judgement, and he would be sure to recuse himself when necessary. But if you
disallow appointments based on spouse's position, you are diminishing an already shrinking
pool.
Councilwoman Wittner asked if the attorney would prepare a synopsis of duties of the Deputy
Supervisor and of Mr. Winick's position as Chair of the Housing Authority and member of the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Supervisor O'Keeffe said that the Board had held a Work Session this past Monday to help
the Board work together in a professional manner. It had been a pretty frank and open
discussion on the role of the Administrator, Supervisor and Council members as to who has
what responsibility. No individual council member can represent the Town independently, we
hoped we could agree to have a copy of all communications, so we could all stay informed.
Fred Baron, Murray Avenue resident asked if Councilwoman Seligson had a statement to
make.
Councilwoman Seligson thanked Councilwoman Wittner for her kind words and interest in
environmental matters. She was looking forward to working with everyone and said she had
a love of this Community.
Councilman Odierna said he had met with all his fellow Board members, and had interviewed
Mr. Winick, and knows that he has a wonderful commitment to this Community.
Civil Officers:
One Year Term
3 Appointees
The Supervisor then read into the record the following resolutions and asked the attorney if
they could all be read then adopted. The attorney said that would be fine.
RESOLVED, that Jay Reynolds is hereby reappointed as Civil
Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office
of one year, effective January 1, 2000 and terminating on
December 31, 2000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Joseph Mitchell is hereby reappointed as
Civil Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of
office of one year, effective January 1, 2000 and terminating
on December 31, 2000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Daniel Tutolo is hereby reappointed as Civil
Officer of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office
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of one year, effective January 1, 2000 and terminating on
December 31, 2000.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the above
resolutions were put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
TREE COMMISSION
1 Year Term
2 Appointees
RESOLVED, that Nancy Sternbenz is hereby reappointed a
member of the Tree Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck
to serve a term of office of one year effective January 1, 2000
and terminating on December 31, 2000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Irma Volk is hereby reappointed a member
of the Tree Commission of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve
a term of office of one year effective January 1, 2000 and
terminating on December 31, 2000.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the above
resolutions were put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Comptroller:
RESOLVED, that Carmine DeLuca is hereby appointed
Comptroller of the Town of Mamaroneck for a term of two
years commencing January 1, 2000 and terminating on
December 31, 2001.
Receiver of Taxes:
RESOLVED, that Carmine DeLuca is hereby appointed
Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Mamaroneck for a term of
two years commencing January 1, 2000 and terminating on
December 31, 2001.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the above
resolutions were put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
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Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Police Pension:
RESOLVED, that Supervisor O'Keeffe and Councilwoman
Myers be, and they are hereby appointed Trustees of the
Police Pension Fund of the Town of Mamaroneck for the year
2000; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Carmine A. DeLuca be and he is appointed
Treasurer of the Police Pension Fund of the Town of
Mamaroneck for the year 2000.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman O'Keeffe, the above
resolutions were put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Registrar of Vital Statistics:
Deputy Registrar(2 appointees)
RESOLVED, that Patricia A. DiCioccio is hereby appointed
Registrar of Vital Statistics for a term of office of four years
commencing on January 1, 2000 and terminating on
December 31, 2003 without additional salary compensation;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Carol A. Acocella is hereby appointed
Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics for a term of office of four
years commencing January 1, 2000 and terminating on
December 31, 2003, without additional salary compensation;
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Patricia A. Samela is hereby appointed
Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics for a term of office of four
years commencing January 1, 2000 and terminating on
December 31, 2003 without additional salary compensation.
Deputy Town Clerk Signature:
RESOLVED, Carol A. Acocella is hereby authorized to sign on
the Town Clerk's checking account with the Bank of New
York, Mamaroneck, New York; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Patricia A Samela is hereby authorized to
sign on the Town Clerk's checking account with the Bank of
New York, Mamaroneck, New York.
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Town Board Meetings:
RESOLVED that the regular meetings of the Town Board be
held in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston
Post Road, Mamaroneck at 8:15 PM on the first and third
Wednesdays of each month except only one meeting will be
held in July and in August, said dates to be scheduled at a
later time; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that said meetings, dates and places may be
changed at the pleasure of the Board upon adequate notice
being given.
Official Newspapers:
RESOLVED, that The Journal News, The Soundview News,
Sound and Town Report and The County Press be, and they
hereby are designated as the official newspapers of the Town
of Mamaroneck for the purpose of publishing legal notices
during 2000.
Councilwoman Myers asked the reason for two official newspapers, if that did not cost
more to have to publish notices in each. The Town Clerk explained it does not cost more
since the notices are published in one or the other, not in both.
Depositories of Funds:
RESOLVED, that the following banks and trust companies are
hereby designated as depositories for funds of the Town of
Mamaroneck for the year 2000 to be continued in their
present status:
MBIA CLASS Investments, Armonk
The Bank of New York County Trust
Region, Mamaroneck;
The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.,
Larchmont;
Hudson Valley Bank, Mamaroneck;
Fleet Bank, Larchmont
First Union Bank, Larchmont
Bank Signatures:
RESOLVED, that all authority heretofore granted to withdraw
funds from and to draw checks, drafts and other orders upon
the Town of Mamaroneck accounts maintained at the
aforesaid banks hereby is rescinded and revoked and
hereafter such withdrawals, checks, drafts and other orders
shall be authorized when signed by signature or facsimile
signature of the Town Supervisor and Comptroller, Deputy
Comptroller; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that all withdrawals, checks, drafts and other
orders relative to the Community Services Discretionary Fund
located at the Bank of New York shall be authorized when
signed by the signatures of Kathie Kopa, Director of
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Community Services, and Stephen V. Altieri, Town
Administrator.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the above
resolutions were put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner
Commissioner: Judith A. Myers
Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna
Commissioner: Nancy Seligson
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that this Commission heretofore shall require
fire claims in an amount of$250 or more to be read by the
Fire Commissioner, thus increasing said amount from the
previous $100.
1. Fire Claims:
Commissioner Myers presented fire claims for authorization of payment.
1999
•A A Emergency Supply Co., Inc. 592.79
•A A Emergency Supply Co., Inc $1,222.05
Atlantic Westchester $423.26
Atlantic Westchester 350.00
At & T 7.72
AT & T Wireless Services 101.57
Bell Atlantic 509.91
Brewer Hardware 231.90
Carquest of Larchmont 40.44
Cinewear Apparel 1,166.00
Cleaning Systems 220.17
Cleaning Systems 24.95
Con Ed 908.67
Gloves, Inc. 58.50
Grants of Larchmont 152.00
Home Fair 12.39
Home Fair 42.00
J & J Barish Electric 332.83
Joe Caldararo 130.00
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Looseleaf Law 18.70
Lucent Technologies 50.15
Michael Liverzani 34.20
Osp Fire Protection 80.00
T.C.D. 350.00
T.C.D. 1,318.45
Tri City 230.31
601
Pronto Printer 196.00
Redwood 55.00
R & F Trophies 45.00
Robert's 34.00
Smith &Warren Co. 75.60
Staples 311.95
The Tool Nut 148.45
Trenton EMS Supplies Inc. 32.37
United Water of New Rochelle 199.01
V.E. Ralph & Son Inc. 91.07
Vincent Garage 25.00
Westchester Joint Water Works 1,109.52
2000
Town of Mamaroneck Professional Fire Fighters 204.36
TOTAL 11,339.87
On motion of Commissioner Myers motion, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, it was:
RESOLVED, that this Commission hereby authorizes payment
of the above Fire Department claims as approved by the Fire
Chief and audited by the Comptroller's Office.
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Commissioner O'Keeffe announced that Commissioner Wittner had been appointed as liaison
to the Fire Council.
Commissioner Wittner said that she had attended the Jan 3rd meeting of the fire council and it
was impressive, Chief Liverzani conducted a tight meeting. She said that 32 of 37 men had
made the points towards the service award; they were in the process of rewriting the
constitution and by-laws and they had made a request to replace the mini attack vehicle.
They would take the current one and give it to our Highway Department and they would
purchase a larger one to help them when responding to emergencies.
Commissioner O'Keeffe said the new mini attack would hold the EMS equipment which is not
possible with the current vehicle. The Supervisor then read a letter received from Captain
David Commender.
2. Fire Report
FIRE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 1999
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Commissioner Wittner read the following report as submitted by Chief Michael Acocella,
which outlines responses to calls made during the month of December 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 34 FIRE PHONE 42
MINOR 38 TOWN POLICE 22
STILLS 03 LARCHMONT FD. 05
FALSE 19 COUNTY CONTROL 03
OUT OF TOWN 00 911 01
MONTHLY DRILL 01 OTHER 02
EMS 19
TOTAL 76 TOTAL 75
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN RESPONDING: 591
TOTAL HOURS RESPONDING: 20 HOURS AND 01 MINUTE
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Myers, the Commission unanimously
adjourned at 9:30 PM.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Authorizations - Settlement of Certiorari
Ms. Indelicato, the Town Attorney read the following proposed certiorari settlements and
requested that they be authorized by the Town Board:
DelVito Contracting Co., Inc. - 325 Waverly Ave. and 311 Waverly Ave
Block 824 Lot 155.1 and 155.3
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
1998 $40,300 $18,000 $22,300 55%
1999 $40,300 $18,000 $22,300 55%
The Town will refund approximately $611 for the 2 years in question. The loss to the Town is
approximately $306 per year.
Ken-Ro Holding Corp.
397 Palmer Avenue Block 902 Lot 1
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
1995 $27,100 $16,000 $11,100 41%
1996 $27,100 $16,000 $11,100 41%
1997 $27,100 $16,000 $11,100 41%
1998 $27,100 $16,000 $11,100 41%
1999 $27,100 $16,000 $11,100 41%
The Town will refund approximately $750 for the 5 years in question. The loss to the Town is
approximately $150 per year.
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Hoyt Avenue Associates - 115 Hoyt Avenue
Block 823 Lot 74
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Reduced To Amount of Reduction
1998 $66,000 $50,000 $16,000 24%
1999 $66,000 $50,000 $16,000 24%
The Town will refund approximately $440 for the 2 years in question. The loss to the Town is
approximately $150 per year.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize
the settlement of the above stated certiorari as
recommended by the Town Attorney, Charlene Indelicato.
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
2. Authorization - Sales of Surplus Equipment
Mr. Altieri said that these were all old cars and equipment and that the Board was required to
declare them surplus equipment, and authorize the sale.
Vehicle # Year Make Model/Type Vehicle I.D. No. Est. Value
# 3 1995 CHEVY CAPRICE 1G1BL52P4SR181408 $3,000
# 9 1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2FALP71 W9VX183711 $4,000
# 50 1987 CHEVY CELEBRITY 1G1AW51W3HG163319 $ 800
# 70 1990 CHEVY SUBURBAN 1GNEV16K4LF152183 $3,000
# 78 1991 CHEVY CAPRICE 1GIBL53ESMR137041 $3,000
# 79 1991 CHEVY CAPRICE 1GIBL53E6MR136826 $3,000
# 185 1985 DODGE PICKUP 1B7JD24T9FS692202 $ 500
In addition we recommend to auction 100 linear feet of fully battered metal curb forms for
straight work and 50 linear feet of fully battered metal curb forms for radius work.
On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby declare the
above equipment as surplus and authorizes the Town
Administrator to offer for sale, said equipment.
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
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3. Salary Authorizations - Police Department
- Highway Department
- Computer Services
- Recreation
POLICE OFFICER
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
payment of salary to Donn Edmonds for the position of
Probationary Police officer at an annual rate of$40,012 filling
the vacancy created by the December 31, 1999 resignation of
Peter Persaud, effective January 6, 2000.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
promotion of Joseph Tunno to the position of General
Foreman of the Highway Department effective retroactively
to January 1, 2000 at an annual rate of$51,115.
COMPUTER SERVICES
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
hiring of Ali Gursel as a part-time systems analyst/programmer
at rate of pay of$65 per hour for the regular work schedule
and an hourly rate of$90 for those hours outside the regularly
scheduled day, effective immediately.
Councilman Odierna said the Town should be looking at finding interns from the community
and the YES office at the high school, which could be a resource for us. He added that we
need to be more pro-active in this area.
Councilwoman Seligson asked about a web site for the Town.
Councilman Odierna said there would be a focus meeting on January 18th to outline the site
and what we may want or could have available on the site. He said that there would also be a
meeting of the Town Board on Monday to discuss keeping track of requests made to staff.
The Supervisor said it would be a good idea to put together some kind of system, maybe a
spreadsheet to track requests.
RECREATION
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2000 Town Budget
that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment
of salary to the following:
Tracy Augustine, Lifeguard, $9.25 per hour, effective January 12, 2000.
Lisa Birmingham, Lifeguard, $9.50 per hour, effective January 12, 2000.
Arthur Coleman, Lifeguard, $7.25 per hour, effective January 12, 2000.
Wendy Johnson, Lifeguard, $8.00 per hour, effective January 12, 2000.
Peter Braverman, Lifeguard, $8.25 per hour, effective January 12, 2000.
Jeremy Lynch, Lifeguard, $7.50 per hour, effective January 12, 2000.
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Jeff Santorsola, Lifeguard, $9.75 per hour, effective January 12, 2000.
Vadim Kogan, Lifeguard, $7.00 per hour, effective January 12, 2000.
Ann Anderson, Alternate Lifeguard, $6.25 per hour, effective January 12, 2000
Steve Browne, Alternate Lifeguard, $6.75 per hour, effective January 12, 2000, replacing
Emily Banano.
Ben Sanders, Key Attendant, $6.00 per hour, effective January 12, 2000.
Dan Joseph, Key Attendant, $6.00 per hour, effective January 12, 2000.
Andrew Joseph, Key Attendant, $6.25 per hour, effective January 12, 2000.
James Cunningham, Key Attendant, $5.25 per hour, effective retroactive to December 14,
1999, replacing Leticia Garcia.
Steve Browne, Key Attendant, $5.75 per hour, effective retroactive to December 14, 1999,
replacing Max Garcia.
Josie Blanckmeister, Head Swim Instructor Session II, $19.00 per hour, effective January 9,
2000, replacing Tracy Augustine.
Lenise Romero, Alternate Lifeguard, Early Morning Swim, $20.00 per session, effective
retroactive January 3, 2000.
Sara Cullen, Alternate Lifeguard, Early Morning Swim, $20.00 per session, effective
retroactive to January 3, 2000.
Lauren Abinanti, Alternate Lifeguard, Early Morning Swim, $20.00 per session, effective
retroactive to January 3, 2000.
Rosa Nunez, Cashier, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $9.00 per hour, effective retroactive to
January 3, 2000, replacing Anna Barron.
Kym Rosenthal, Alternate Cashier, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $9.00 per hour, effective
January 12, 2000.
Joanne Schroeder, Office Manager, Hommocks Park Ice Rink, $13.00 per hour, effective
January 12, 2000.
Jeremiah Riggans, Custodian, Hommocks Park Skating Facility, $11.00 per hour, effective
January 12, 2000.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, the above
resolutions were put to a roll call vote:
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
4. Request Use of Voting Machines -Village of Larchmont
The Town Clerk requested authorization to lend the Town's voting machines to the Village of
Larchmont to enable them to hold their yearly election on March 21, 2000. She explained
that other than the cost of the technicians, who set up the machines, all expenses are paid by
the Village.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the
use of 11 voting machines by the Village of Larchmont for
the March 21, 2000 election.
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
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5. Authorization to Consolidate Election Districts for March 7t" Primary
The Town Clerk said there will be a Presidential Primary on March 7, 2000, we must adopt a
Resolution consolidating the election districts and polling places to three (3). The Town Clerk
has requested that we consolidate into three districts, one district for the Town, one for the
Village of Larchmont and one for the Village of Mamaroneck.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
does hereby approve the following consolidation of Election
Districts for the March 7, 2000 Primary Election:
CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION DISTRICTS
DISTRICT# LOCATION
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 26 Larchmont Village Center
(VILLAGE OF LARCHMONT)
Total number of registered Republicans eligible to vote 1101
DISTRICT#
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 17, 22, 23, 27 Volunteers Firehouse
(VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK)
Total number of registered Republicans eligible to vote 1802
DISTRICT#
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28 Weaver Street Firehouse
(TOWN OF MAMARONECK)
Total number of registered Republicans eligible to vote 2280
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
Seligson - Abstain
Odierna - Abstain
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
Board minutes from the meetings of September 8, 1999,
September 22, 1999 and October 6, 1999 subject to suggested
changes.
Seligson - Aye
Odierna - Aye
Myers - Aye
Wittner - Aye
O'Keeffe - Aye
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Linda Harrington, Forest Avenue resident, said that what Councilman Odierna said about
requests and complaints being tracked is a good idea, there needs to be some system to
monitor and follow up on requests, especially when they occur during non-working hours.
She said a few weeks ago her son had witnessed a cat being crushed by a car, which was
horrible. She had called the Police to complain about cars speeding well over the 15 mph
limit, and it is never enforced. But they said that there was no one available to pick up the
cat from the street, that everything was closed during the weekend. She said the Police used
to be able to help but they have lost their authority to handle these matter. She thought it a
good idea to have someone available for these type of emergencies and Forest Avenue
should go back to being a one way street, her neighbors are all in agreement.
The Supervisor asked the Administrator to look into it, and he said that he would speak to the
Police about radar enforcement, but there is only a limited amount of time they can do this.
He said the Police had put into the budget a mechanical sign which shows the speed of cars.
The Supervisor suggested that Ms. Harrington go to the Traffic Committee to voice her
concerns and see what they recommend and that she would speak with Police.
The Administrator said he would put the matter on the agenda for the February 15 meeting of
the Traffic Committee.
Councilwomen Wittner suggested a policy be established for taking care of after hours
emergencies.
There was then a discussion on hours for a code enforcement officer, the putting up of signs
to slow traffic, and the Supervisor said that she would put same on the agenda for discussion
at the next Work Session, saying speeding has been a long standing problem.
Jack Bower, 17 No Chatsworth Avenue, suggested putting in speed bumps to slow traffic.
He said he was here to talk about the parking problem in his area and thought the Town
should consider permits for residents to park on the street.
The Attorney explained special legislation would be needed for on street parking but this was
a good idea because no transient would buy a permit.
Mr. Bower added the signs were very confusing.
The Supervisor agreed with him but the area is presently being studied and the Board is
looking at the Myrtle and Chatsworth area for those type of problems.
Alan Mason, Weaver Street, said there was an area north of Rockland on Weaver where there
is a depressed curb, which cars tend to drive over. He said there was a bad accident with a
Toyota which was speeding, went up on the curb, hit the pole, and took off. If the curb was
at the correct height, it would hinder cars from going up on it. He said the other problem is
that the pole looks like it's part of the line running down the street, it's an optical illusion, so
maybe a reflector can be put up.
Councilwoman Seligson said that traffic is a national problem, there seems to be less
enforcement, or a lack of it.
Peggy Miralia, 210 Hommocks Road, congratulated all the newly elected Board members and
said traffic is a long standing problem, especially in her area. She said that for the last ten
years she has struggled with it. There are signs around the school saying no stopping,
standing or parking which are ignored and there is no enforcement around the school. She
said the School Bond issue which had passed will further increase the problem. She said
that she has called the Police, who have come down and given warnings, and the next day,
after she called again, there was a different officer sent who when she told him the same
people had been parked there the day before, responded he only saw the offense today, not
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yesterday, so again no tickets were given. What about the safety of children, what if a fire
truck couldn't make it through. Last year when she called the Police, rather than give a
ticket, they went inside the school, looking for the owner of the illegally parked cars.
Supervisor O'Keeffe said some action is necessary, we can't allow people to block egress
and ingress for safety reasons. Enforcement is not with the school, it's the Town's
responsibility. She said she had met with Sherry King, Superintendent of Schools, Debbie
Chapin, Mayor of the Village of Mamaroneck, Sara Tate, Mike Blau, and Cheryl Lewy and had
put it on the table that some action has to be taken. She suggested staggered hours at the
start and end of the school day. But she agreed with Ms. Miralia that ticket have to be given,
especially to ensure safety.
There was then a lengthy discussion on possible solutions to speeders and illegal parkers.
Ms. Miralia asked if someone moves into the Town do they get a packet informing them of
rules and laws, since a new neighbor who pays taxes to the Village of Mamaroneck and Town
had taken down a tree and the Village has no prohibition against it.
Mr. Altieri said new residents are sent a packet with Town codes, description of departments,
recreation brochures, etc.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL
Councilman Odierna said he had attended a Recreation meeting and announced a trip to see
Beauty and the Beast for$45,just go to the Recreation Department to sign up or call . He
said they had discussed the impact of the School Bond on our field that we just renovated at
a cost of$500,000, the increased traffic with the influx of 200 more students, which includes
more teachers, making the problem there even worse.
Councilwoman Myers thanked the Town for sending her to the Association of Towns school
in Albany. She found it informative and extremely helpful to her in her position on the Board.
Councilwoman Wittner said there will be a Beautification meeting on January 22, 2000.
ADJOURNMENT
The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be January 26 and February 2,
and wanted to adjourn the meeting in memory of James Johnston, former Town Attorney.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwomen Myers, the meeting was
adjourned in memory of Mr. James Johnston.
Submitted by
Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk
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