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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007_09_19 Town Board Minutes SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REVISED REGULAR MEETING —Wednesday, September 19, 2007 in the Town Center Court Room at 8:15 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE — at 6:00 PM into a Work Session to discuss Long Island Sound Watershed Intermunicipal Council, and Update on Parking Deck Construction. 7:30 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss Personnel & Certiorari RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Intermunicipal Agreement—Westchester County— Use of Firehouse 3. Authorization — Transfer of Funds for Fire Department Grant 4. Other Fire Department Business PRESENTATION — ICLEI, Sara Price AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Resolution in Support of establishing Joint Storm Water District 2. Authorization — Transfer of Funds — Myrtle Boulevard/North Chatsworth Traffic Improvement Project. 3. Authorization — Telephone Consultant 4. Appointment—Acting Highway Superintendent 5. Resolution —Westchester Municipal Officials Association Re: Condominium Assessments 6. Approval of Certiorari 7. Salary Authorization — Highway Department Recreation 8. Appointment— Human Rights Commission APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 5, 2007 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL TOWN CLERKS REPORT Next regularly scheduled meetings — October 3, 2007 & October 25, 2007 (Thursday) Any physically handicapped person needing special assistance in order to attend the meeting should call the Town Administrator's office at 381-7810. 1 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 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 Linda Silvestre, Deputy Town Clerk WORK SESSION Regional Storm Water District Councilwoman Wittner, as Chair of the Long Island Sound Watershed Intermunicipal Council (LISWIC), addressed the Town Board. The resolution before the Board this evening is the culmination of years of hard work by the sound shore communities of Mamaroneck, Town and Village, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Harrison, Scarsdale, Port Chester, Rye, Rye Brook, Pelham, Pelham Manor and Mount Vernon. Councilwoman Wittner gave an overview to the Board of the creation of LISWIC and its intermunicipal accomplishments thus far. It is the recommendation of LISWIC to create a Regional Stormwater District. LISWIC desires to implement the recommendations of the Malcolm Pirnie report and is asking each member municipality to pass a resolution in favor of these recommendations. Councilman Odierna agreed in concept to the proposal, but had concerns regarding its implementation. The Board discussed its implementation and the hurdles that will be involved. The Board agreed to approve the resolution in support of creating a Regional Stormwater District. ICLEI Sarah Price, as intern to the Town of Mamaroneck, has been facilitating the Town's participation in ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection® campaign. Ms. Price has finalized her inventory of the Town's Carbon emissions. The next step for the Town is to determine what target level for carbon reduction it will be making, specifically what percentage of reduction over what number of years. The Board heard recommendations from Ms. Price, and discussed what target level it felt would be achievable. The Board agreed upon a 5% reduction over the next six years. Update Lot#3, New Parking Deck Mr. Altieri advised the Board that the recommendations by the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) which were discussed at the last work session was sent to Andrew Tung for his comment. Mr. Altieri has not heard back from Mr. Tung. On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner the Board entered into executive session, to discuss personnel and a potential contract. 2 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at 8:35 PM, she then pointed out the location of exits. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by and 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 Fishman presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on Commissioner Fishman's 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: AAA Emergency Supply Co. $ 1,164.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. $ 498.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. $ 220.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. $ 125.50 AAA Emergency Supply Co. $ 89.00 A.Royal Flush $ 350.00 Avaya $ 51.89 Brewers $ 72.36 Con Edison $ 237.27 ESS Inc. $ 60.00 Home Depot $ 1,189.86 Murphy Bed Co. Inc. $ 705.00 Sound Shore Contracting $ 522.00 Sound Shore Contracting $ 200.00 Sound Shore Pest Control $ 130.00 T.C.D. $ 105.00 Technical Electronics Inc. $ 314.00 Verizon Wireless $ 12.56 Westchester Elevator $ 196.35 William H. McGuffy Inc. $ 271.00 Total: $ 6,513.79 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Commissioner David J. Fishman Commissioner Nancy Seligson Commissioner Ernie Odierna Commissioner Phyllis Wittner Commissioner Valerie O'Keeffe 3 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 2. Intermunicipal Agreement—Westchester County— Use of Firehouse On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following was approved: WHEREAS, the Westchester County Office of Emergency Services utilizes the Weaver Street Firehouse auditorium as a regional training center. Throughout the year a variety of courses are offered to firefighters and emergency service workers including our own personnel, and WHEREAS, in return for the use of the facility the County has provided the Fire Department with tables, chairs and electronic equipment which is used by the Town Fire Department. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and the Westchester County office of Emergency Services, and authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the same on behalf of the Town. 3. Authorization — Transfer of Funds for Fire Department Grant On motion of Commissioner Odierna, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the following was approved: WHEREAS, the Fire Department was awarded, through the Department of Homeland Security, a grant in the amount of $93,000.00 for the purchase of turnout gear, and WHEREAS, the Town's share for the funding of this project is $4,000.00. NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the transfer of funds in the amount of$4,000.00 from the unreserved balance of the Fire District Fund into capital project# H3497-4-3410.5007. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Commissioner David J. Fishman Commissioner Nancy Seligson Commissioner Ernie Odierna Commissioner Phyllis Wittner Commissioner Valerie O'Keeffe 4. Other Fire Department Business The Commissioners had wonderful accolades congratulating the Weaver Street Fire House on its 100th Anniversary Celebration for the children and adults alike. It was a fantastic event, well attended by the entire community. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, the Commission unanimously adjourned. PRESENTATION - ICLEI - Cities for Climate Protection® program presented by Sarah Price 4 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Councilwoman Seligson gave a summary of the ICLEI project. She introduced Sarah Price, Town Intern, and explained her role in facilitating the Town's participation in ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection® program. Ms. Price explained that she has been implementing the steps, as outlined in Cities for Climate Protection® program. She further explained that she finalized her inventory of the Town's carbon emissions, and the next step for the Town is to determine a target level for carbon emission reduction; specifically what percentage of reduction over what number of years. The Board heard recommendations from Ms. Price, and discussed what target level it felt would be achievable. On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Town's goal of reducing carbon emissions by five percent (5%) by the year 2013, with a base line year for establishing data of 2006. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Resolution of Support - Regional Storm Water District Mr. Altieri explained that the Long Island Sound Watershed Intermunicipal Council (LISWIC) was established by the local communities of Mamaroneck, Town and Village, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Harrison, Scarsdale, Port Chester, Rye, Rye Brook, Pelham, Pelham Manor and Mount Vernon. LISWIC received a grant to study a regional storm water district; the culmination of which is the Malcolm Pirnie report entitled Evaluation of a Storm Water Management District. Each municipality in LISWIC has received this final report and is being asked to accept the resolution in favor of establishing a regional storm water district. The Town Board member's each spoke in favor of this as a wonderful example of intermunicipal cooperation as well as a much need tool to help municipalities deal with flooding and water quality. Supervisor O'Keeffe emphasized that this will be a model for other municipalities throughout the Country. She also noted that the creation of a storm water district is something that cannot be done at the County level —they do not have the authority to do it. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following was unanimously approved: WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Fund grant provided funding to enable the Long Island Sound Watershed Intermunicipal Council (LISWIC) to enter into an agreement with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.. a recognized engineering and consulting firm, to identify and evaluate methods of providing services, funding scenarios, organizational structures, proposed staffing, details of governance and the advantages and disadvantages of a regional storm water management district; and WHEREAS. the devastation to persons and property resulting from the April 2007 nor'easter that struck Westchester County underscores the exigency for regional cooperation to address storm water quantity as well as storm water quality issues; and WHEREAS, Malcolm Pirnie's final report entitled Evaluation of a Regional Storm Water Management District details and recommends an organizational, operational, and financial structure for a regional storm water management district and outlines legislative strategies, procedures, statutory powers, authority, responsibility and other essential legislative components of such a district; and 5 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 WHEREAS, LISWIC members desire to implement the recommendations of the Malcolm Pirnie report and to achieve the economic, environmental, public health and service benefits that can be realized by developing a legislative model to foster cooperation among local governments in addressing regional storm water management and flooding concerns. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby endorses the recommendations contained in the Evaluation of a Regional Storm Water Management District report and authorizes LISWIC to request that the state legislature draft legislation to create a regional storm water management district for the lower Long Island Sound Drainage Basin with the authority, powers, duties and responsibilities delineated in the Malcolm Pirnie report. The draft legislation will be distributed to LISWIC and member communities before introduction. 2. Authorization — Transfer of Funds — Myrtle Boulevard/North Chatsworth Traffic Improvement Project. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following was approved: WHEREAS, on February 7, 2007 the Town awarded bids for contracts TA-06-7 and TA-06-7A, for traffic improvements to Myrtle Blvd/N. Chatsworth Ave, in the total amount of $353,997.20, and WHEREAS, previously the Town borrowed $125,000 to finance the project with the balance coming from a grant from Congresswoman's Nita Lowey's office and administered through the New York State Department of Transportation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $120,000 from the Unreserved Part Town General Fund, for the additional funding, for the Myrtle Blvd./ N. Chatsworth Ave. Traffic Improvement Project. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 3. Authorization — Telephone Consultant On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was WHEREAS, in 2008 the ten year agreement with Verizon for the Town's Intellipath Phone System will expire, and WHEREAS, the Town would like to move forward with the evaluation of telecommunication needs and options. 6 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the agreement between the Town of Mamaroneck and BCM Communications, of New York, NY, in the total amount of$18,000.00 for telecommunications consulting services, and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following phases for payment will apply: Phase 1 $5,000.00— Preliminary investigation of current system, meet with department heads, prepare evaluation Phase 2 $8,000.00— Develop an RFP, issue to vendors, vendor follow-up. Phase 3 $5,000.00— Review RFP, provide recommendations, coordinate with Verizon, project management, 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: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 4. Appointment—Acting Highway Superintendent On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following was unanimously approved: WHEREAS, Superintendent of Highways, Marco Gennarelli, has resigned from the Town of Mamaroneck in order to become Superintendent of Highways for the Village of Croton; a position much closer to his home in Dutchess County, and WHEREAS, Mr. Gennarelli has served the Town of Mamaroneck with dedication for over seven years. NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator, to the position of Acting Highway Superintendent of the Town of Mamaroneck, until such time as this vacancy is filled. 7 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 5. Resolution —Westchester Municipal Officials Association Re: Condominium Assessments The Board held this matter over, in order for residents to be notified. 6. APPROVAL OF CERTIORARI On motion of Councilman Odierna seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: Leonard Quittman Family, LLC 641-43 Center Avenue Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Block: 829 Lot: 1 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck Year Assessment Reduced Assessment 2003 $32,000 $28,000 2004 $32,000 $28,000 2005 $32,000 $26,000 2006 $32,000 $25,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 7. Salary Authorization HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize a stipend in the amount of$750.00 to be paid to Robert Del Vecchio, a motor equipment operator of the highway, for accepting duties requiring skills outside the scope of his job description. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 8 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 RECREATION On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2007 Town Budget the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Women's Fitness Susan Gedan Substitute Instructor $40.00 per session Heike Rauls Substitute Instructor $40.00 per session Hommocks Pool Elissa Angarano Lifeguard $15.00 per hour Sabrina Bieloski Manager $17.00 per hour Julia Caro Lifeguard $ 8.00 per hour Nick Chirekos Lifeguard $ 8.00 per hour B.J. Denis Lifeguard $ 7.75 per hour Peter Doria Key Attendant $10.00 per hour Elizabeth Eney Lifeguard $ 8.00 per hour Joseph Giordano Lifeguard $ 7.25 per hour Erin Hayes Swim Instructor $12.00 per hour Antonio Issacs Lifeguard $11.00 per hour Craig Kalinowski Lifeguard $ 9.00 per hour Early Morning Swim $25.00/session John Keenan Manager $18.75 per hour Eamonn Loughman Lifeguard $14.00 per hour Early Morning Swim $30.00 per session Barbara Mendes Key Attendant $10.75 per hour Campbell McClaren Lifeguard $ 7.75 per hour Rob Miceli Lifeguard $10.50 per hour Brian Murray Manager $16.50 per hour Early Morning Swim $30.00 per session Tamara Muscarell Early Morning Swim $32.00 per session Lindsay Naughton Lifeguard $ 8.00 per hour Wayne Pollak Manager $17.50 per hour Robert Rainaldi Manager $16.50 per hour Jon Rubin Lifeguard $ 9.25 per hour Nicholas Santoro Lifeguard $ 9.50 per hour Tom Saporito Lifeguard $ 8.50 per hour Angel Skytte Manager $16.50 per hour Lifeguard $15.00 per hour Caroline Spader Lifeguard $ 8.25 per hour Swim Instructor $17.00 per hour Early Morning Swim $25.00 per session Jake Ward Lifeguard $ 7.75 per hour Mary Woods Lifeguard $12.00 per hour Correction Due to a clerical error Alana Kelton's, salary was authorized at the September 5t" Town Board meeting at $16,500.00 it should have been authorized at $17,000.00 for the season. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 9 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 ADDED ITEM 8. Appointment to Human Rights Commission Councilman Fishman gave an overview of N. Gabriel Tolchinsky's credentials and qualifications for appointment to the Human Rights Commission. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does herby appoint N. Gabriel Tolchinsky as a member of the Human Rights Commission, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall expire on March 31, 2010. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 5, 2007 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was unanimously, RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meeting of, September 5, 2007. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Jay Fisher, 8 Pine Brook Drive, addressed the Board. He commended the Board for participating in a meeting with the Village of Larchmont and for their involvement in listening to the flooding concerns of the residents of the Pine Brook area. He emphasized the chronic flooding problems the Pine Brook areas experiences. Supervisor O'Keeffe stated that the Town was very interested in all the areas that are effected by flooding, adding that specifically the Town areas of Cabot Road, Murray Ave, Bonnie Way and The Larchmont Garden's all experience the same issues. Ned Benton, 149 Beach Ave, addressed the Board about Fire Department Consolidation. He implored the Board to take the opportunity now present with the resignation of a number of Village Volunteer Firefighter's and their subsequent joining of the Town Department, to address the issue of consolidating the Village and Town Fire Departments. He asked the Board, to schedule a public hearing, as well as the Town to clearly state its position with regards to consolidation. Supervisor O'Keeffe responded that the Town has considered the idea of consolidation, and has always been willing to discuss the possibility with the Village of Larchmont. However, if the duly elected officials of the Village of Larchmont would consider a consolidation any step must come from them. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Supervisor O'Keeffe read from George Lattimer's flyer explaining to residents the details of the New York State supplemental STAR refund. 10 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 SUPERVISOR'S REPORT None REPORT OF COUNCIL Councilman Odierna attended the Interfaith Council meeting at which the topic of flooding was discussed. He attended the League of Women Voters on September 9, the September 11 Memorial services, the Recreation Commission on September 11 as well as the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce meeting. Councilwoman Seligson attended the September 11 Memorial Services. She appreciates the Town's continued support of this important memorial. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Fishman spoke in memory of Stephen Spina. He expressed the Town's shock at his death and sent sympathy to Mr. Spina's daughter and girlfriend. Mr. Fishman personally felt a loss as he knew Mr. Spina through their mutual love of baseball. Mr. Spina was a fixture in the baseball community, and was Little League's beloved umpire. He was passionate about baseball and loved teaching children. Councilman Fishman made a motion to close the meeting in memory of Stephen Spina, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner; the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:30PM. Submitted by Christina Battalia, Town Clerk 11