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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000_01_26 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 26, 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 Councilwoman Nancy Seligson 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 8:40 PM, who then pointed out the location of exits. FAREWELL PRESENTATION - Environmental Coordinator Supervisor O'Keeffe introduced Mr. Athey then read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION, JAMES W. ATHEY, JR. WHEREAS, James W. Athey, Jr., Environmental Coordinator, has served the Town of Mamaroneck for the past, two and a half years; and, WHEREAS, As Environmental Coordinator, JAMES has served the residents and became a source of information and advice on the planning of conservation areas for educational and recreational use; and WHEREAS, As Conservation Officer, JAMES took great interest in maintaining and improving the nature trails, bridges and catwalks of the Town's Conservation Areas and the James G. Johnson, Jr. Conservancy, the Larchmont Reservoir, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT, RESOLVED, that I, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe, Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck,join with the residents and members of the Town Board to recognize and thank JAMES for his service to our community and wish him many happy and healthy years in his new position in Wakefield, Massachusetts. She thanked him for the terrific job during his 2%years with the Town and wished him luck in his new endeavor. Councilwoman Wittner said it had been a pleasure working with him, he had done a great job and would be missed. Councilwoman Seligson thanked him and said she had found his enthusiasm a pleasure and was sorry to see him go. Councilwoman Myers added her congratulations as did Councilman Odierna. January 26, 2000 UPDATE - Chairman of the County Board of Legislation - George Latimer Supervisor O'Keeffe introduced George Latimer. Mr. Latimer congratulated all the newly elected members of the Town. He said he was in his ninth year as a legislator and enjoyed it tremendously. He then spoke on: 1. The adoption of the year 2000 budget -there was a 2% cut in property taxes and was pleased with the final numbers. 2. On Monday the County had passed the bonding for sewer repairs. The cost of which will be born by the county rather than by local governments. Eleven million dollars would be spent on the sewers in the New Rochelle District of which the Town is a part. The Supervisor said it was welcome news to the Town as everyone had worked hard to have the County handle and bond the sewer system. She thanked him for his part in initiating the agreement. Mr. Latimer in turn thanked Mr. Altieri who had helped to keep the sewer issue alive. He said the next phase is the creation of the plans based on what needs to be done. He would report on its status on a regular basis. 3. Mr. Latimer said that he had publicly come out against the IKEA project. The County does not have a direct role in deciding on the project, but he would direct the appropriate committees in the County to attend meetings and give input. The Supervisor said, "everyone is grateful for your support, as we are very aware of the tremendous environmental impact this will have on the Town and on the Village". Councilwoman Myers asked when will there be a meeting at the County level on this; to which Mr. Latimer said either in March or April. There was then a discussion regarding a letter Councilwoman Myers had sent regarding traffic improvements on Weaver and Palmer. Supervisor O'Keeffe said there was also a letter sent from her office. 4. County Bus Route 71 issue. Mr. Latimer said the bus that goes on Avon Road was too big and he was trying to get either a smaller bus for the route or to change the route. Since it's a local issue, a meeting should be held. Councilwoman Wittner asked if there would be a county meeting on Regional Planning soon. Mr. Latimer said meetings would be scheduled as issues arise. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 9:00 PM. 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 1. Fire Claims: 2 January 26, 2000 Commissioner Myers presented fire claims for authorization of payment.: •A A Emergency Supply Co. INC 111.50 •A A Emergency Supply Co., INC. $51.25 •A A Emergency Supply Co., INC. $59.50 Bell Atlantic 538.11 Cleaning Systems 225.75 Dip In Car Wash 275.00 Excelsior Garage & Machine Works, Inc. 156.50 Metrocom 80.00 Motorola Paging Products 36.00 Poland Sring Water Co. 65.12 Pronto Printer 49.43 Pronto Printer 96.00 Printer Wear Plus 161.00 Westchester Elevator 170.00 2,075.16 601's Brewer Hardware 71.98 Con Edison 1.94 Ikon Office Solutions 533.00 J.J. Keller&Assoc. 1057.55 J.J. Keller&Assoc. 1357.55 N.Y.S. Academy of Fire Science 75.00 Quest Diagnostics 229.67 Sound Store Pest Control 120.00 Thomas Landau 2,410.00 V.E Ralph & Son Inc. 91.07 5,947.76 Grand Total 8,022.92 Commissioner Odierna questioned the cost of the CD. Mr. Altieri explained it was a training CD which is mandated for the firemen. Each person is then able to take the training and sign off on it. It puts the Town in full compliance with the law and is to be used by EMS and the Ambulance District also. On Commissioner Myers motion, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, it was 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: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Myers, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 9:05 PM. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments - Board of Ethics - Traffic Committee - Board of Architectural Review 3 January 26, 2000 Board of Ethics Councilwoman Myers offered the names of Anna Reisman as Chair and Edwin Kaufman as a member to the Board of Ethics, adding that they were dedicated and excellent participants of the board. RESOLVED, that Anna Reisman is hereby reappointed as Chairman of the Board of Ethics 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 Edwin Kaufman is hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Ethics of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office of three years effective January 1, 2000 and terminating on December 31, 2002. Traffic Committee Councilwoman Myers said she was impressed with the work and time the members put in on Traffic. They go out and inspect sites and are thorough in their review of all issues. And she said BAR members should be equally commended. RESOLVED, that David Lobl is hereby reappointed as a member of the Traffic Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office of three years effective January 1, 2000 and terminating on December 31 2002; and RESOLVED, that Pincus Leitner is hereby reappointed a member of the Traffic Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office of three years effective January 1, 2000 and terminating on December 31, 2002; and RESOLVED, that Camille Odierna is hereby reappointed a member of the Traffic Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office of three years effective January 1, 2000 and terminating on December 31, 2002; and RESOLVED, that Rosalind Weinstein is hereby reappointed a member of the Traffic Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office of three years effective January 1, 2000 and terminating on December 31, 2002; and RESOLVED, that Donald Derrico is hereby reappointed a member of the Traffic Committee of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office of three years effective January 1, 2000 and terminating on December 31, 2002; and Board of Architectural Review RESOLVED, that Anthony Spagnola is hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Architectural Review of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of 4 January 26, 2000 office of three years effective January 1, 2000 and terminating on December 31, 2002. RESOLVED, that Sue Ellen Commender is hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Architectural Review of the Town of Mamaroneck to serve a term of office of three years effective January 1, 2000 and terminating on December 31, 2002. Councilman Odierna asked if he was required to recuse himself on the appointment of his wife to the Traffic Committee. The Town Attorney told him it was not necessary. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the above resolutions were put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Supervisor O'Keeffe said that it was important to note how truly dedicated these volunteers are and wanted thank them too. 2. Set Public Hearings - Parking Prohibition - North Chatsworth Avenue - Establish Stop Intersection - Hickory Grove Drive and Rocky Road The Administrator explained as a result of meetings of both the Traffic Committee and the Town Planning Board a change will be made in the flow of traffic from the Carlton House Apartments at 35 North Chatsworth Avenue. The original site plan approval granted to the apartment complex prohibited traffic from exiting the apartment onto North Chatsworth Avenue. Deliberations by both the Town Planning Board and the Traffic Committee have resulted in a recommendation to amend the site plan approval to allow traffic to both enter and exit the Carlton House Apartment on North Chatsworth Avenue. There is a concern, however, with regard to visibility when exiting the Carlton House Apartments. The recommendation is to prohibit parking for a distance of 30 feet on each side of the driveway to increase visibility for exiting traffic. To institute the parking prohibition the Town Board will need to set a public hearing for The Town Board meeting of 16tH The Town Board is also asked to consider a recommendation of the Traffic Committee with regard to traffic at the intersection of Hickory Grove Drive and Rocky Road. Currently, traffic traveling east on Hickory Grove Drive towards Rockland Avenue must yield to traffic on Rocky Road. Traffic on Rocky Road entering Hickory Grove Drive is required to come to a full stop. Residents in the area have observed that at times there is confusion as to whether traffic on Hickory Grove Drive or Rocky Road has the right of way. There is also a concern that traffic making a left turn on Hickory Grove Drive onto Rocky Road automatically assumes that east bound traffic on Hickory Grove Drive will come to a full stop. Therefore, the recommendation of the Traffic Committee is to remove the yield sign on Hickory Grove Drive and replace it with a stop sign. The change should result in better control of traffic at this intersection. The Board was provided with a map of the proposed changes as well as a draft of the legislation. The Board asked if the Town Clerk had any problem with the timing of publication of the legal notice and she did not. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for Public Hearing on the amendment to Parking 5 January 26, 2000 Prohibition on North Chatsworth Avenue for February 16, 2000; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for Public Hearing on the establishment of a stop intersection on Hickory Grove Drive and Rocky Road for February 16, 2000; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and hereby is authorized to publish the legal notice of Public Hearing in an official newspaper of the Town. Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 3. Salary Authorization - Recreation On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2000 Town Budget that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Marcelo Carvalho, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $8.00 per hour, effective retroactive to 1/18/00, replacing Tracy Augustine. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meetings of November 3, 1999 and November 17, 1999 subject to suggested changes. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Michael Lauri, 5 Leafy Lane, said he was here with his neighbors to alert the Town to a zoning problem on his block. There was one house which has a completely separate apartment with a kitchen. The situation had been brought to the attention of the Building Inspector who had informed them that an application had been made by the homeowners for a kosher kitchen permit, which had been denied by the Building Department. It was 6 January 26, 2000 before the Zoning Board and they informally decided the application was ludicrous and adjourned the meeting until tonight. "Then this evening we all showed up and were told that the application had been withdrawn and were told we were not allowed to speak. The Town had failed to take action. We were quiet until this evening, this matter needs to be remedied. It will affect our property values and our voices are not being heard". The Town Attorney said since the application was withdrawn the kitchen would be taken out. There is no appeal from the Zoning Board to this Board. As to the question of when the kitchen will be taken out, we can check with the Building Department. Mr. Laurie was joined by a few other of his neighbors who kept reiterating the same questions. They were: George Gold, Leafy Lane Mr. Mercado, 11 Leafy Lane Ruth Campanelli, who questioned something about the tenants. Rob Farber, 7 Leafy Lane Susan Leary, 5 Leafy Lane The Supervisor said although she sympathized with the residents there was little this board could do. She would make sure the parking was enforced and that all code was being followed but the process itself had to occur. Ruth Campanelli, Larchmont Gardens Civic Association said she had attended a meeting about parking problems and the outcome was nothing could be done. She questioned enforcement, to which the Supervisor agreed and said she would speak to the Police Chief. The Supervisor asked how many enforcement officers did the Town have and how often do they go out. The Administrator said that he would get her an answer in the morning. Councilman Odierna asked if the Board could get a report. There was then a lengthy discussion on parking, sanitation and enforcement. SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF COUNCIL Councilman Odierna said he had attended a Friends of the Reservoir meeting and they wanted to know the Boards intentions regarding the Monroe property and if we are keeping the Life Center there or will we turn them out. The Administrator said the Town had been waiting for the L.I.F.E. Center to come to us with a proposal. He knew there were parking problems. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor said that the next scheduled meetings would be February 2 and February 16. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Myers the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 PM. Submitted by Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk 7 January 26, 2000 \\CLERKSERVER\SERVER\Documents\M I N UTES\2000mi nf\01-26-00x.doc 8