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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001_02_14 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 FEBRUARY 14, 2001 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 Town Attorney - None Present 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. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe at 8:30 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: Commissioner Wittner presented fire claims for authorization of payment , thereafter on Commissioner Wittner's motion, seconded by Commissioner Myers, 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: Atlantic Westchester 485.44 Avaya 29.13 Con Edison 1,027.51 Dri Chem Fire 44.00 Hill Signs 100.50 Joe Cooper Ford 21,305.00 Loosesleaf Law 18.70 Redwood Nursery 187.95 Sound Shore Pest Control 120.00 Staples 24.00 T C D Cellular Communications 3,600.00 Technical Electronics, Inc. 101.58 Verizon Wireless 21.23 Westchester Elevator 170.00 TOTAL 27,235.04 February 14, 2001 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye Councilwoman Wittner said she did not attend the last Fire Council meeting because it snowed. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Myers, the Commission unanimously adjourned at 8:35 PM. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Resolution - Dredging of the Hudson River Councilwoman Seligson explained there has been a big controversy over the dredging, because of the PCB's in the river. Some think removing them would be best, others think the removal would be hazardous. This has been studied, reviewed and discussed for 10 years, and EPA is recommending ten hot spots be dredged to remediate the problems. She recommended supporting the dredging based on the study, noting that 23 other communities have signed on as of this date. Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if the first concern had been about stirring up the sediment. Councilwoman Seligson replied that they would use a vacuum type method of dredging, and that the dredged material would be put in a hazardous waste site. The Supervisor thanked her for giving the Board direction on this matter. On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF EPA'S REASSESSMENT OF PCBs IN THE HUDSON RIVER AND THE EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL REMEDIAL ACTIONS WHEREAS, the health and beauty of the Hudson River is critical to the economic vitality of our community and the Hudson River is a treasured asset; and WHEREAS, the Hudson River has been designated an American Heritage River, and the Valley as a National Heritage Area; and WHEREAS, nearly 200 miles of the Hudson River -from Hudson Falls to New York City - are a federal Superfund site due to the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination; and WHEREAS, PCBs are the most significant contaminant limiting full use and enjoyment of the Hudson River; and WHEREAS, PCBs were banned in 1976 because of a variety of known and suspected impacts on humans and wildlife; and WHEREAS, PCBs remain in the Hudson River exposing humans and wildlife to their effects; and 2 February 14, 2001 WHEREAS, an estimated $40 million annually has been lost over the last twenty years because of the closure of Hudson River commercial fisheries and restrictions on recreationally caught fish. As a result, the Hudson Valley has lost an important cultural heritage and way of life and the economic vitality of the Hudson River region continues to be hampered by the limitations on recreational use of the River and the stigma of PCB contamination; and WHEREAS, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund officials determined in February 1997 that PCB "hot spots" in the sediment of the upper Hudson are the "dominant source" of PCB contamination to the River, and that microbial breakdown will not rid the River of PCBs; and WHEREAS, the. EPA's Hudson River Reassessment has determined that without remediation, present levels of contamination will continue indefinitely; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck hereby expresses support for the findings of the proposed remediation plan in the Hudson River Reassessment being conducted by the U. S. EPA under the Superfund, and urges EPA to complete the Reassessment and issue a Record of Decision (ROD) without delay, including the evaluation and timely implementation of remedial actions, which include environmental dredging, that can most effectively restore the Hudson River, as well as the evaluation of traditional disposal methods as well as innovative technologies that can be used to destroy PCBs. Further, the Town of Mamaroneck urges that the U. S. EPA fully consider public opinion and complete the Hudson River Reassessment as expeditiously as possible. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 2 AUTHORIZATION - CONSULTANT SERVICES MYRTLE PARK IMPROVEMENTS The Administrator said Ward Associates had submitted a proposal for the second phase of the improvements at Myrtle Park. He said they are design architects, who had been retained for Phase I and therefore, he recommended that we continue to use their services at Myrtle Park. The Ward Associates charges are the same as in the first phase; their services are equal to 10% of the estimated cost of the project which in this case is $52,360. The cost would therefore be $5,236. He requested the Board give authorization to execute an agreement with Ward Associates. Councilwoman Myers said the Town had applied to Assemblyman Tocci for a grant towards a partial reimbursement for the improvements at the park. Councilwoman Wittner asked if we would be going out to bid for the improvement work. The Administrator answered yes. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, it was 3 February 14, 2001 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the agreement between the Town and Ward Associates to design Phase 2 of the Playground Improvements at Memorial Park at a cost to the Town not to exceed $5,236; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye 3. Highway Department- Sewer Foreman The Administrator requested authorization to promote Alan Casterella to the position of Sewer Foreman, and increase his salary to $47,760. He reminded everyone that the position was open because of the death of Vince Rinaldi. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to Alan Casterella, in the amount of $47,760, for his services as Sewer Forman effective February 15, 2001. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye O'Keeffe - Aye ADDED ITEM Appointment - Town Attorney On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint William Maker, Jr. as Town Attorney to replace Charlene Indelicato; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the retainer agreement on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Myers - Aye Wittner - Aye 4 February 14, 2001 O'Keeffe - Aye ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. O'Gorman asked about the progress of the noise barriers. The Supervisor replied there were some problems -they need to bring in equipment to dig, but were encountering technical problems. The Town has done everything it can, we urge residents to contact both Assemblyman Ron Tocci and State Senator Oppenheimer to have them help to move this project along. The original completion date was March, now it has been moved to early summer. The project is an extreme inconvenience for the neighborhood near the construction site. SUPERVISOR REPORTS The Supervisor updated everyone on the difficulties of the parking situation at the commuter lot. There is an increasing demand for space, and the Town is looking for ideas on how to increase the number of spaces. REPORTS OF COUNCIL Councilman Odierna said the work session held with the Zoning, Planning, CZMC, and BAR Boards had been very interesting. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor wished everyone a happy Valentine's Day and said that the next scheduled meeting would be March 7. On motion made and seconded the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM. Submitted by Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk 11 CLERKSERVERISERVER 1DocumentslMinutes12001 minf102-14-01 x.doc 5