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December 15, 2010
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON DECEMEBER 15, 2011, BEGINNING AT 5:00PM
IN CONFERENCE ROOM A AND CONTINUING AT 8:15 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE
TOWN, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
PRESENT:
Supervisor Valerie M. O’Keeffe
Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner
Councilman Ernest C. Odierna
Councilwoman Nancy Seligson
Councilman David J. Fishman
ALSO PRESENT: Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney
CALL TO ORDER - WORK SESSION
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the Work Session was
unanimously opened at 5:00PM.
Alarm Fees
The Board discussed the current Alarm Permit fees and proposed increases.
Animal Shelter Agreement
As required by NYS Agriculture and Markets Law, the Town must enter into an agreement with an animal
shelter for dog control services. The Town Administrator and Town Clerk reported on their meeting with
the New Rochelle Humane Society. The Board would like the Town Administrator and Town Clerk to look
into the services and fees charged by the Elmsford Shelter for a possible cost savings.
Tree Law
The Board reviewed the Town of Ossining’s Tree Ordinance, most notable the section on significant trees.
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School Crossing Guards
The Town Board reviewed whether there were areas in the Town which do not require lunch time crossing
guards. Before any changes are made the Board would need to clarify whether or not children go home for
lunch.
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350 Town Anniversary
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Councilwoman Seligson and Christina Battalia reported on their progress with respect to the Town’s 350
Anniversary.
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Councilwoman Seligson noted there are still Government Efficiency Grants being offered.
The Board discussed the arrear water charges that are on the regular agenda for this evening. They will be
added to residents’ tax bills. The Board wondered why these arrears are allowed to go on for so long,
adding the Westchester Joint Water Works needs to address this.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner the Board unanimously agreed
to enter into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular person.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Employment History of a Particular Person
On motion of Supervisor O’Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the Board unanimously agreed to
reenter into Work Session.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O’Keeffe at
8:30 PM, she then pointed out the location of exits.
PUBLIC HEARING
Amendment to Tree Law Regarding Lot Size
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
October 6, 2010
ADJOURNED TO NOVEMBER 17, 2010
ADJOURNED TO DECEMBER 15, 2010
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 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 the adoption of a Local Law entitled “Amendment to the Tree Law regarding
lot size” Law.
Purpose:
The current law regarding the removal of trees applies only to lots which exceed 20,000
square feet in size. The Town Board finds that trees on lots of any size are valuable natural
resources which should be protected. Accordingly this local law removes the exemption
which lots that are 20,000 square feet or less in size currently have.
The full text of this Local Law may be examined and copies obtained at the Town Clerk's office
during regular hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, In June, July and August until 4:00
PM at 740 W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Public Hearing all persons interested will be given
an opportunity to be heard and that all persons are invited to submit written comments at or
prior thereto.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
CHRISTINA BATTALIA
TOWN CLERK
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Published: September 20, 2010
On motion Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby adjourn the Public
hearing on the “entitled “Amendment to the Tree Law regarding lot size” Law
to January 19, 2011.
PUBLIC HEARING
Amendment of Off-street Parking in Residential Districts
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AUGUST 11, 2010
ADJOURNED TO OCTOBER 6, 2010
ADJOURNED TO NOVEMBER 17, 2010
ADJOURNED TO DECEMBER 15, 2010
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 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 the adoption of a Local Law entitled “Amendment of Off-street Parking in
Residential Districts” Law.
Section 1 – Purpose:
Section 240-79 B. of the Zoning Ordinance provides restrictions on off-street parking which
have become anachronistic. The law was enacted at a time when it was less common for
households to have more than one automobile so that parking the family car either in a
garage or more than 25 feet from the home’s front lot line was feasible. Now it is the norm
for each household to have two or three cars making it impossible to park all of them in a
garage or more than 25 feet from the home’s front lot line.
In addition there were no SUVs or other extra large motor vehicles when the law was passed.
Garages that were built prior to 1960 cannot accommodate some of today’s vehicles. Hence
such vehicles are parked in driveways.
For these reasons, the Town Board finds it appropriate to repeal that portion of section 240-
79 B. of the Zoning Ordinance which prohibits parking on a residential lot within 25 feet of a
front property line; provided, however, that the repeal does not lead to the parking of motor
vehicles in areas outside of driveways and less than 25 feet from the street in front of a home,
such as in a parking space installed in front of a home and only 10 feet from the street.
The full text of this Local Law may be examined and copies obtained at the Town Clerk's office
during regular hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, In June, July and August until 4:00
PM at 740 W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Public Hearing all persons interested will be given
an opportunity to be heard and that all persons are invited to submit written comments at or
prior thereto.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
CHRISTINA BATTALIA
TOWN CLERK
Published: June 7, 2010
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On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the Public hearing was
unanimously reopened.
Mr. Maker explained the proposed Law, adding changes were made to the previous draft based on the
discussion from the previous Public Hearing, at which the Zoning Board Chair Arthur Wexler commented.
The Board thanked Mr. Maker for his hard work on this long and arduous process. The Board also thanked
the Zoning Board for bringing this issue to the Board.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the Public Hearing was
unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board finds that the adoption of the
proposed local law “Amendment of Off-street Parking in Residential Districts”
Law is hereby declared to be a Type II Action, with no impact under the New
York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and requiring no further
action.
On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the following Local Law was
approved:
Local Law No. 11 - 2010
This local Law shall be known as the “Amendment of Off-street Parking in Residential Districts”
Law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck:
Section 1 – Purpose:
Section 240-79 B. of the Zoning Ordinance provides restrictions on off-street parking
which have become anachronistic. The law was enacted at a time when it was less common
for households to have more than one automobile so that parking the family car either in a
garage or more than 25 feet from the home’s front lot line was feasible. Now it is the norm
for each household to have two or three cars making it impossible to park all of them in a
garage or more than 25 feet from the home’s front lot line.
In addition there were no SUVs or other extra large motor vehicles when the law was
passed. Garages that were built prior to 1960 cannot accommodate some of today’s
vehicles. Hence such vehicles are parked in driveways.
For these reasons, the Town Board finds it appropriate to repeal that portion of
section 240-79 B. of the Zoning Ordinance which prohibits parking on a residential lot within
25 feet of a front property line; provided, however, that the repeal does not lead to the
parking of motor vehicles in areas outside of driveways and less than 25 feet from the street
in front of a home, such as in a parking space installed in front of a home and only 10 feet
from the street.
Section 2 – Amendment of an existing section of Town Code:
Section 240-79 B. of the Zoning Ordinance hereby is repealed and the following is
substituted in its place:
B. In residence districts,
(i)motor vehicles shall not be parked in the portion of a lot which is bounded by the
front lot line of such lot, an imaginary line running within that lot which is parallel to
the front lot line and twenty-five feet distant from the front lot line and the
imaginary straight lines which project from the front lot line to the points where the
side walls of the dwelling on such lot meet the front wall of that dwelling
and
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(ii)(a) motor vehicles shall not be parked within five feet of a side lot line or five feet of
a rear lot line nor (b) shall the area of a lot lying within five feet of a side lot line or
within five feet of a rear lot line be developed for travel by, or the parking of motor
vehicles
and
(iii)provided the requirements of section 240-79 B. (ii) are met, motor vehicles may be
parked within twenty-five feet of the front lot line in one side yard but not in both
side yards.
(iv) Section 240-79 B. (i) shall not apply to
a.any parking space that violates that section if that parking space existed on the
effective date of this law
or
b.any parking space in a driveway which terminates at the door by which a motor
vehicle would enter a garage located on a lot.
(v) Section 240-79 B. (ii) shall not apply to
a.any driveway which is used by more than one lot on the effective date of this law
or
b.any lot created by a subdivision approved by the Planning Board if such lot or lots
are designed to contain a driveway which will be used by more than one lot.
Section 3 – Severability:
Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not
affect any other provisions of this Local Law, which may be implemented without the invalid
or unconstitutional provisions.
Section 4 – Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
PUBLIC HEARING (S)
Preliminary Budget for 2011
Fire District #1 Preliminary Budget for 2011
The following Notice of Public Hearing (s) are entered into the record as follows:
PUBLIC HEARING
PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 2011
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
Adjourned to December 15, 2010
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the
Town of Mamaroneck, New York on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at 8:15PM in the
Court Room of the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York
to consider the preliminary budget for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2011
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and ending December 31, 2011. All citizens are invited to attend and provide the Board
with written and oral comments and ask questions concerning the Town’s entire
preliminary budget. The entire preliminary budget can be inspected by the public from
8:30AM to 4:30PM, in the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Center, 740 West Boston Post
Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The Preliminary Budget is also posted on the Town of
Mamaroneck website www.townofmamaroneck.org
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the proposed salaries of the members of the Town
Board are as follows: Supervisor, $37,000; Town Council (4) $6,000 each and the
proposed salary for the Town Clerk is $82,000 and the Town Justices (2) $21,000.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Christina Battalia
Town Clerk
Published November 23, 2010
PUBLIC HEARING
FIRE DISTRICT #1
PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 2011
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
Adjourned to December 15, 2010
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Fire
Commissioners of the Town of Mamaroneck, New York on Wednesday, December 15,
2010, at 8:15 PM in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road,
Mamaroneck, New York to consider the preliminary budget for the calendar year
commencing January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2011. All citizens are invited to
attend and provide the Commission with written and oral comments and ask questions
concerning the Fire District’s entire preliminary budget. The entire preliminary budget
can be inspected by the public from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, in the Town Clerk’s Office,
Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The Preliminary
Budget is also posted on the Town of Mamaroneck website
www.townofmamaroneck.org
BY ORDER OF THE
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Christina Battalia
Town Clerk
Published November 23, 2010
On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the Public Hearings were
unanimously reopened.
Mr. Altieri stated that full presentations of the 2011 Budget occurred during the last two Town Board
Meetings. The Tentative Budget presented to the Town Board on October 20, 2010 called for total
appropriations of $30,663,000., representing an increase of $671,000, or 2.2% over the 2010
appropriations. It called for a 7.6% increase in the tax levy, increasing it to 20.9 million dollars. This
represents a 7% increase in the tax rate for the unincorporated area residents and a 32% increase for
residents of the two Villages. The original proposed increase for unincorporated area residents was
$371.00 on a total tax bill based on a $20,000 assessed property and for the Villages the increase was
$112.00. At the Public Hearing on November 30, the Preliminary Budget presented to the public, called
for a 6.2 % increase in taxes in the unincorporated area and a 30% increase for residents in the Villages.
The budget before the Town Board for consideration this evening has total appropriations of
$30,483,132, that is a total expense increase over 2010 of 1.6%. It calls for a tax levy increase of 1.3
million of 6.7 % - the tax levy being $20,754,570. The tax increase for unincorporated residents is 6.1%,
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meaning that a resident of the unincorporated area will see their property taxes increase by $328.00 to a
total of $5,648. For residents of the Villages, the tax rate increase is $5.31 or 30%. Their taxes to the
Town for 2011 will increase by 106.00 to $453.20.
The most recent adjustment to the Budget was due to a Police retirement incentive that was offered to
members of the Police Department. The goal of this incentive was to reduce the total number of Police
Officers from 39 to 38; the Town Board had authorized a reduction in the Police Department in 2011
from 40 to 39. Over the last two years the Police Department has taken two Police Officers out of the
Budget. Mr. Altieri stated that with the one Police Officer taking advantage of the retirement incentive
there was a $24,000 reduction in expenses.
Mr. Altieri stated that the Budget invariable causes some pain, but added it is a very responsible budget.
Mr. Altieri noted the reduction in surplus applied to the Budget of 55%, adding this was done to
reposition the Town for what will be tough budget years for the next few years, while maintaining all
services to the residents. Mr. Altieri finished by stating where the Town could control costs we reduced,
where we could not control them they went up.
Supervisor O’Keeffe stated that a tremendous amount of time and energy went into this budget by
everyone. The Town Board had originally intended on a 0% increase, but quickly realized that due to
constraints beyond the Town’s control that was impossible. Supervisor O’Keeffe stated that
contributions to healthcare benefits will now be made by all Town employees and Elected Officials.
Supervisor O’Keeffe stated this is a responsible Budget which does not change levels of service.
Councilman Fishman added that the numbers don’t tell the whole story. The reductions in the number of
employees reduces the totals for pensions and healthcare, adding this sets the path for future years and
future Town Boards to have a better control on these stems.
Councilwoman Seligson commented that the fund balance or reserve fund is a huge part of this
discussion and that negotiation of this Budget makes it more difficult to explain to the public.
Councilwoman Seligson continued that in general we have been taught by our Comptroller that the Town
should have 10-15% of its budget in a reserve fund. The Town Board wants to make sure we maintain
that, adding that it does not allow us to lower the tax rate any further. Councilwoman Seligson
emphasized that the Town Board does not want to present an artificially low increase in taxes, but use
up our reserves.
Councilwoman Wittner stated this has always been the way the Town has done its Budgets, adding to
coin a phrase used by Mr. Altieri, we do the slow and steady. The Town has never taken advantage of
our surplus as we could have, stressing that a large decrease in the Budget only gets paid for in the next
year. Councilwoman Wittner stated it is going to be tight moving forward and that this budget puts us in
a good position for next year. Councilwoman Wittner thanked Mr. Altieri and Mr. Siligato for their long
hard work on this Budget.
Councilman Odierna wanted to add to what Mr. Altieri had touched upon earlier, noting we will have
less employees in 2011 than the Town did in 2010, 135 to 128 full time employee. This Budget moves
things around and repositions the Town for the future, adding the savings come from more than just
salary decreases, such as the 30% cost of benefits. The Town has set the ground rules for ‘give backs’
which will help in the future for negotiating contractual agreements.
Supervisor O’Keeffe thanked Mr. Altieri and Mr. Siligato and all the Department Heads who worked so
hard at putting this Budget together and for keeping the austerity measure we had established.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the Public Hearings were
unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following
was approved,
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2010 the Budget Officer submitted to the Town Clerk, the Town
Supervisor and Town Board the 2011 Tentative Budget for the Town of Mamaroneck, and
WHEREAS, on October 27, October 29, November 10, November 16, November 23 and
December 7 of 2010 the Town Board held public work sessions to consider amendments and
changes to the Tentative Budget, and
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WHEREAS, on November 30, 2010 the Town Board held a Public Hearing on the 2011
Preliminary Budget for the Town of Mamaroneck, and
WHEREAS, the 2011 Preliminary Budget which was the subject of the November 30, 2010
Public hearing has been revised and the revisions are outlined in a memorandum from the
Town Administrator/Budget Officer dated December 10, 2010.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby adopt the revised 2011 Preliminary Town of
Mamaroneck Budget as the final operating budget for 2011.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O’Keeffe then on motion of Commissioner Wittner,
seconded by Commissioner Fishman, the Board of Fire Commissioners was unanimously declared open.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner: Valerie M. O’Keeffe
Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner
Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna
Commissioner: Nancy Seligson
Commissioner: David J. Fishman
1. FIRE CLAIMS
Commissioner Wittner presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on
Commissioner Wittner’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Fishman, 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:
AAA Emergency Supply Defender Helmets (2) 410.00
AAA Emergency Supply Scott SCBA Air pack Parts for Repairs 206.19
AAA Emergency Supply NFPA Protech Titan Fire Gloves and Mallet 149.90
AAA Emergency Supply Tote Carrier for 6 Cones 115.20
AAA Emergency Supply Fire Hooks 30 Tip Carbide Saw Blade 90.00
AAA Emergency Supply 24 Tip Carbide Blade 1" Arbor 75.00
AAA Emergency Supply Fire Extinguisher Inspection & Recharge 25.00
AAA Emergency Supply Scott SCBA Air pack Test/Parts 11.78
Minerva Cleaners Cleaning of RIT System External Harness 340.00
Verizon Telephone Service 11/10-12/9/10 286.81
Total: 1,709.88
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The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Commissioner Fishman Aye
Commissioner Seligson Aye
Commissioner Odierna Aye
Commissioner Wittner Aye
Commissioner O’Keeffe Aye
2. Approval of Fire District #1 Budget for 2011
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the following was approved,
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2010 the Budget Officer submitted to the Town Clerk/Secretary
to the Fire Commission and the Fire Commissioners, the 2011 Tentative Budget for the Town
of Mamaroneck Fire District #1, and
WHEREAS, on October 27, October 29, November 10, November 16, November 23 and
December 7 of 2010 the Town held public work sessions to consider amendments and
changes to the Tentative Budget, and
WHEREAS, on November 30, 2010 the Town held a Public Hearing on the 2011 Preliminary
Budget for the Town of Mamaroneck Fire District #1, and
WHEREAS, the 2011 Preliminary Budget which was the subject of the November 30, 2010
Public Hearing has been revised and the revisions are outlined in a memorandum from the
Town Administrator/Budget Officer dated December 10, 2010.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Fire Commission does hereby convert the 2011 Preliminary Budget
for Fire District #1, to the 2011 Final Operating Budget for the Town of Mamaroneck
Fire District #1, and hereby adopts it.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Commissioner Fishman Aye
Commissioner Seligson Aye
Commissioner Odierna Aye
Commissioner Wittner Aye
Commissioner O’Keeffe Aye
2.Other Fire Department Business
It was noted by Commissioner Wittner that the Commission received the Minutes of Fire Council for
November.
Commissioner Wittner stated that at the recent meeting of the Fire Council, they announced that 65 Fire
Fighters were now trained for interior fires and three remaining volunteers will be receiving this training.
The Fire Department will be hiring a new career Fire Fighter after the first of the year. It is unclear whether
training will take place in Westchester County or due to possible budget cutting at the County level, will
need to travel upstate New York for training.
Commissioner Seligson stated that this is an example of how cost savings at the County level are just forced
down onto the local municipalities.
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Commissioner Wittner asked Steve for an update on the communication tower located on top of the water
tanks at Winged Foot. Mr. Altieri responded that the County is putting in a new microwave antenna and
also coordinating with the Westchester Joint Water Works for its installation.
Commissioner Wittner announced that the last Fire Council Meeting was the last for Chief McCarthy and
welcomed the new Chief Brendan Collins, First Deputy Joe Russo and Second Deputy Noah Goldberg.
Commissioner Wittner read the Fire Report for the Month of November as submitted by Chief McCarthy as
follows:
November 2010
ALARM TYPE NUMBER
Generals 23
Minors 20
Stills 0
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 4
EMS 21
Drills 4
TOTAL 72
Total number of personnel responding: 1012
Total time working: 35 hours and 56 minutes
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner
Fishman, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town
Board reconvened.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1.Adoption – 2011 Budget
This was done during the Public Hearing located above.
2.Apportionment of Water Arrears to Tax Levy
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was approved,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 654 of the Laws of the State of New York of
1929, as amended, and to the resolution of the Board of Trustees of the
Westchester Joint Water Works at a meeting held on November 23, 2010, at
which the list of arrears for water charges to the various properties in the
Town of Mamaroneck as of June 30, 2010, in the aggregate amount of
$25,246.67, were certified.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the
inclusion in the 2010 tax levy of the Town of Mamaroneck, the arrears for
water charges to the various properties in the Town of Mamaroneck as of June
30, 2010, in the aggregate amount of $25,246.67.
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The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
3.Set Public Hearing – Repeal of Parking Restriction – Washington Square
Mr. Altieri explained that currently overnight parking is prohibited on the east side of Washington Square
to make access for emergency equipment. With the change in size of fire apparatus the Fire Department is
now able to operate on Washington Square with cars parked on both sides. It is the recommendation that
the Town Board repeal the overnight parking restrictions on the east side of Washington Square.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public
Hearing on the overnight parking restriction on the east side of Washington Square for
January 19, 2011 at 8:15 in the Court Room of the Town Center, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish the notice of said
hearing in a newspaper appointed as an official newspaper, and that said notice, be
posted.
4.Set Public Hearing – Parking Restriction – Edgewood Avenue
The Town Board would like to have the Traffic Committee review this matter further.
5.Salary Authorization
School Crossing Guard
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was
RESOVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby
appoint Giovanni Bianco as a School Crossing Guard effective
January 2, 2011 at a daily rate of $71.00.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
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Recreation
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2011 Town Budget the Town Board
does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following:
Hommocks Pool effective December 9, 2010
Elizabeth Eney Lifeguard $10.00 per hour
Anne Giles Lifeguard $9.50 per hour
Alannah Fay Lifeguard $9.50 per hour
Hommocks Park Ice Rink effective December 9, 2010
Anthony Spadaro Skate Guard $9.00 per hour
Joseph Spadaro Skate Guard $9.00 per hour
John Heffernan Skate Guard $11.00 per hour
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
6. Appointment – Coastal Zone Management Commission
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby reappoint
Pam Michels to the Coastal Zone Management Commission retroactively
thru September 1, 2010, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective (A) immediately
upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of
the New York Town Law and (B) shall expire on August 31, 2013.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
7. Approval – Housing Pro Software Upgrade
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was
approved,
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WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck Public Housing Agency utilizes a
proprietary software known as “HAPPY”, and
WHEREAS, the software vendor maintains strict adherence to the regulatory
requirement of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) to ensure that the Town’s program administration meets all HUD
guidelines and changes in regulations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the
Housing Pro Software Upgrade for the Town of Mamaroneck Public Housing
Agency, in the amount of $16,587.30 to be paid through funds from the
Section 8 Program.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 17, 2010
On motion of Supervisor O’Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve
the Board Minutes from the meeting of November 17, 2010.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Brian Rohman, Larchmont Gardens’ Civic Association asked the Town Board for clarification of the use of
surplus, as well as the arrear water charges, of which the Board responded.
Mr. Rohman mentioned that a resident was concerned that the new planting along the Gardens’ Lake
would not be appropriate. Councilwoman Wittner responded that they were very appropriate and
encouraged residents to come in and see the planting scheme.
In closing, Mr. Rohman asked that the Larchmont Gardens’ Civic Association be involved in any plans for a
celebratory Lake opening, of which Supervisor O’Keeffe said of course.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
REPORT OF COUNCIL
Councilman Fishman noted due to this evening’s Town Board Meeting, he was missing the Zoning Board
Meeting. He will report on this next Town Board Meeting. The Housing Authority Meeting scheduled for
this month was put off due to scheduling conflicts.
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Councilwoman Seligson was away and did not attend any meetings as liaison. Councilwoman Seligson did
note that she and Christina Battalia met to begin working on plans for the Town’s 350th Anniversary.
Councilwoman Wittner noted the wonderful retirement celebration of three Recreation employees, Kenny
Paterno, Mary Ellen Faulkner and Dorothy Puleo and the retirement of Giovanni Bianco of the Highway
Department. Councilwoman Wittner also noted the Town’s Tree Trimming Party.
Councilman Odierna attended the Planning Board Meeting; discussion involved the Cooper Lane Project.
Councilman Odierna gave a brief explanation of the larger runoff pipe that was installed at the Falls, adding
it made great sense to incorporate this into the developer’s project.
Councilwoman Wittner interjected that this was a discussion at the Coastal Zone Management
Commission, as well.
Councilman Odierna attended the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) on December 16, adding that
residents should be more proactive in communicating with the BAR. Councilman Odierna noted the great
turnout at the Senior Citizen’s Holiday Lunch.
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Supervisor O’Keeffe reported that the Human Rights Committee has chosen Kate Bialoo, founder of the
Furniture Sharehouse, as the honoree at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration on January 12. This
year the celebration will be held at Saint Thomas Church and the speaker will be our very own Mary
Stanton! Mary Stanton is the author of four books and will hold a book signing during the event.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman the meeting was unanimously
adjourned at 10:10PM.
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Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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