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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008_02_20 Town Board Minutes FEBRUARY 20, 2008 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON FEBRUARY 20, 2008 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 ABSENT: Councilwoman Nancy Seligson Councilman David J. Fishman ALSO PRESENT: Christina Battalia, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney Cindy Atiencia, Deputy Town Clerk WORK SESSION Village of Mamaroneck—Summer Camp It was noted that the Village of Mamaroneck will not be using Rye Neck Schools for their summer camp. Work is taking place at the Rye Neck Schools; therefore, Saints John and Paul Church is being considered as an alternative site. The Town has requested an ingress and egress plan for this site. Hommocks Pool Mr. Altieri presented a spreadsheet demonstrating the maintenance costs associated with the Hommocks Pool. The concern is that the Town has little or no control over services contracted by the Mamaroneck School System for pool maintenance billed back to the Town. The costs keep rising with no increase in services. Additionally, the Town contracted separately to have additional maintenance services provided so as he pool would be in acceptable condition for Town residents. The Town has requested details of the maintenance schedules for bills received, but the school has yet to provide them. The Board agreed that the bill would not be paid until details are provided. Mr. Altieri also noted that Superintendent of Recreation, Jill Fisher, was investigating costs, if the Town were to take over the pool maintenance. Workplace Violence Policy The Town's Safety Committee has prepared a Work Place Policy in cooperation with the Public Employees' Risk Management Association (PERMA), the Town's Workers' Compensation administrator. The Board discussed the document in great detail and made various changes. The document will be on the regular agenda for approval this evening. Washington Square Parking Residents Julie Chateauvert and Pam Fields, came before the Board with suggestions for changes to parking in the Washington Square area. The No Parking rules on New Jefferson Street were discussed in detail, as was the No Overnight Parking on Myrtle Blvd. The Board informed Ms. Chateauvert and Ms. Fileds, why certain restrictions were in place. The Board agreed to send ideas regarding lifting restrictions on New Jefferson to the Traffic Committee for discussion. Ms. Chateauvert and Ms. Fields would be informed of the Traffic Committee Meeting date. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the Board unanimously agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss sale of land and certiorari. 1 FEBRUARY 20, 2008 EXECUTIVE SESSION Sale of Land Certiorari RESUME WORK SESSION Cablevision Franchise Agreement Jim Millstein, Village of Larchmont Trustee and Member of the tri-municipal Cable TV Board of Control, presented to the Board the details of the Cablevision Franchise Agreement, as negotiated by the Cable TV Board of Control. This agreement is essentially the same as the agreement approved with Verizon. Mr. Millstein explained, as a condition for negotiations Cablevision would have to pay past year's unpaid PEG payments. Cablevision has been operating without a franchise agreement, thus, these PEG payments have not been paid. Mr. Millstein further explained that combining Cablevision and Verizon PEG payments would establish a considerable `dowry' for LMC-TV. The two franchise agreements were negotiated with expanded uses for PEG payments allowing monies to be used for equipment upgrading. Discussions have taken place with LMC-TV, with regards to combining its operations into one new studio space. This `dowry' combined with a fundraising campaign, is a goal the Cable TV Board of Control would like LMC-TV to focus on. Trustee Millstein further explained that a dispute between the Town and Cablevision over rate charges has been going on since 2003. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the Town Board unanimously agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation. It is noted that the Board invited Mr. Trustee Millstein into Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Agreement Resolving Cablevision Form 1235 Rate Filings between the Town of Mamaroneck, the Village of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont, and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Administrator to sign said agreement on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Absent Seligson Absent Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the PEG Settlement and Release between the Town of Mamaroneck, the Village of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont, and 2 FEBRUARY 20, 2008 BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Administrator to sign said agreement on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Absent Seligson Absent Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at 8:20 PM, she then pointed out the location of exits. PUBLIC HEARING Renewal of Cablevision of Southern Westchester Inc.'s franchise in the Town of Mamaroneck The following notice of Public Hearing was entered into the record: LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF MAMARONECK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor and the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck will hold a public hearing in the Town Center Court Room, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York on February 20, 2008 at 8:15 P.M. to afford all interested parties the opportunity to be heard concerning the renewal of Cablevision of Southern Westchester Inc.'s franchise in the Town of Mamaroneck. A copy of the proposed franchise renewal agreement is available for review in the Town Clerk's Office during regular hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, or until 4:00 PM during June, July and August) at 740 W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York All interested parties are urged to attend this hearing, at which time they will be given an opportunity to express their opinion for or against the above proposed Renewal of Cablevision of Southern Westchester Inc.'s franchise in the Town of Mamaroneck. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the Public Hearing was unanimously opened. Supervisor O'Keeffe introduced Jim Millstein, Larchmont Trustee and Member of the tri-municipal Cable TV Board of Control. Trustee Millstein explained some of the key points of the franchise agreement, adding, the terms of this are very similar to the recently negotiated agreement with Verizon. He emphasized the monetary benefits of signing this agreement within 120 days of signing the agreement with Verizon. Cablevision has agreed to waive the right to offset its franchise fees against its local property taxes (as otherwise permitted by NY Real 3 FEBRUARY 20, 2008 Property Tax Law 626). It was noted that in the Verizon agreement, Verizon would agree to waive this offset should Cablevision agree as well. Finally, Cablevision and Verizon will share the local network installed by LMC-TV to connect all satellite facilities. Mr. Maker asked Trustee Millstein if anything in this agreement speaks to the Federal Government's possible changes with regards to cable franchises. Trustee Millstein stated that this agreement cannot be pre-empted by any federal changes. Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the proposed agreement. Robert Hoch, Director of Government Affairs for Cablevision, spoke in favor of the Town authorizing this agreement. He thanked Trustee Millstein for doing a superb job of explaining the details of this agreement to the Town Board this evening. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the Public Hearing was unanimously closed. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the following was unanimously approved: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK TO RENEW A CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH CABLEVISION OF SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, INC. TO OPERATE A CABLE SYSTEM IN THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK WHEREAS, The Town of Mamaroneck (the "Town") is a "franchising authority" in accordance with Title VI of the Communications Act of 1934, (the "Communications Act"), and is authorized to grant one or more nonexclusive cable television franchises pursuant to Article 11 of the New York Public Service Law, as amended, and Title 16, Chapter VIII, Parts 890.60 through 899, of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York, as amended (collectively the "Cable Laws"); WHEREAS, The Town is a member of the tri-municipal cable television Board of Control (the "Board of Control") as created in the CATV agreement executed on the 3rd day of December 1980 (the "Members"); WHEREAS, the Members, including the Town,jointly executed a franchise renewal agreement with UA-Columbia Cablevision of Westchester, Inc. d/b/a TCI Cable of Westchester("TCI") on September 25, 1996; and WHEREAS Cablevision of Southern Westchester, Inc. ("Franchisee"), or its predecessor, with the approval of both the Town and the New York State Public Service Commission (the "Commission"), acquired certain assets from TCI including the cable system and franchise in the Town on March 4, 1998; and, WHEREAS, Franchisee has submitted a proposed Franchise Renewal Agreement to operate a cable system within the Town; and WHEREAS, The Town and Franchisee have mutually agreed to the terms of a Franchise Renewal Agreement; and WHEREAS, The Town and the Franchisee have fully resolved any and all disputes over Franchisee's compliance with certain terms of its existing franchise and applicable Federal, State and Local Laws during the term of its existing franchise (it being understood that nothing herein shall be deemed an admission of liability by Franchisee), and the Town has determined that Franchisee is and has been in substantial compliance with all other terms/provisions of its existing franchise and applicable law; 4 FEBRUARY 20, 2008 WHEREAS, the Town has determined that Franchisee has the requisite legal, technical and financial capabilities to operate a cable system within the Town and that Franchisee's proposal for renewal of the franchise meets the cable related needs of the Community; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed Public Hearing, affording an opportunity for all those interested parties within the Town to be heard, was held before the Town on February 20, 2008. NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Mamaroneck hereby establishes itself as the lead agency for the purpose of review of the proposed action under the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and makes the following finding: (a) That the Town Board's execution of the proposed Franchise Renewal Agreement is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). Specifically, this action is covered under 6 NYCRR §617.5 (20): "routine or continuing agency administration and management, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment." Accordingly, it has been pre-determined that adoption of this proposed Franchise Renewal Agreement will not result in a significant impact on the environment, and no further action is required relative to this matter under SEQRA; (b) That, notwithstanding the Town Board's finding that the renewal of the cable television franchise is not an "Action" subject to the requirements of SEQRA, the Town Board is in possession of all information reasonably necessary to make the determination as to the environmental significance of the proposed Franchise Renewal Agreement; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board determines that it is in the best interest of the public to award a Franchise Renewal Agreement to the Franchisee; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board concludes that, although the terms of the proposed Franchise Renewal Agreement between the Town and the Franchisee are not identical to those of the Town's Franchise Agreement with Verizon NY, Inc., the terms of both agreements in their totality are reasonably comparable to each other, and neither agreement contains any economic or regulatory burdens which, when taken as a whole, are greater or lesser than those burdens placed upon the party to the other agreement or any other cable television franchisee operating in the same franchise area; therefore, neither agreement provides either franchisee with any unfair competitive advantage, or subjects either franchisee to any unfair competitive disadvantage, and thus the agreements are competitively neutral; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into a Franchise Renewal Agreement with Cablevision of Southern Westchester, Inc., and to execute any other documents necessary to effectuate the granting of the franchise renewal on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck. Dated: February 20, 2008 Supervisor O'Keeffe thanked County Legislator, Judy Myers, Previous Town of Mamaroneck Councilman, Paul Winick and Previous Village of Larchmont Mayor, Ken Bialo, for all their hard work with both the Verizon and Cablevision agreements. Supervisor O'Keefe then signed the Franchise Agreement.. 5 FEBRUARY 20, 2008 PUBLIC HEARING Limitations of the Hours when Peddling and Soliciting may occur in the Town of Mamaroneck The following notice of Public Hearing was entered into the record: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on February 20, 2008, 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 "Limitations of the Hours when Peddling and Soliciting may occur in the Town of Mamaroneck" Law. Purpose The Town Board determines that peddling or soliciting in the early morning hours or in the late afternoon and evening is deleterious to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Mamaroneck and unduly disrupts their peace and quiet. This law protects the welfare of the Town's citizens while at the same time affording vendors' ample opportunity at other times of the day to conduct business. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the Public Hearing was unanimously opened. Mr. Maker explained the purpose for this proposed Local Law. Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the proposed Law. Cynthia Ghaffari, a resident, asked if this applies to charitable organizations. Councilman Odierna stated that this Law had nothing to do with petitions or political signatures. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the Public Hearing was unanimously closed. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board finds that the adoption of the proposed Local Law regarding - Limitations of the Hours when Peddling and Soliciting may occur in the Town of Mamaroneck is hereby declared to be a Type II action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) requiring no further action. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was unanimously adopted: Local Law No. 1 -2008 This Local Law shall be known as the "Limitations of the Hours when Peddling and Soliciting may occur in the Town of Mamaroneck" Law BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck Section 1 — Purpose: The Town Board determines that peddling or soliciting in the early morning hours or in the late afternoon and evening is deleterious to the 6 FEBRUARY 20, 2008 health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Mamaroneck and unduly disrupts their peace and quiet. This law protects the welfare of the Town's citizens while at the same time affording vendors ample opportunity at other times of the day to conduct business. Section 2— Renumbering of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code: Section 154-10 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is renumbered as Section 154-11. Section 3 ---Addition of a new section to the Mamaroneck Code: The following section hereby is added to the Mamaroneck Code: 154-10. Prohibited Times for Peddling and Soliciting. No person shall barter, sell, peddle, hawk or vend goods, wares, merchandise, produce or services of an established business upon the streets, roads, highways or public places of the Town or by going from house to house soliciting purchases before 9:OOAM (prevailing time) or after 6:OOPM (prevailing time)." Section 4 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 5— Effective Date: This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe and on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Odierna, 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 Absent: Commissioner: Nancy Seligson Commissioner: David J. Fishman 1. FIRE CLAIMS Commissioner Odierna presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on Commissioner Odierna'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. Inc. $ 1,071.00 7 FEBRUARY 20, 2008 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. 2007 $ 856.80 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 630.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. 2007 $ 536.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 297.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. 2007 $ 245.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 186.20 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. 2007 $ 185.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 148.50 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. 2007 $ 115.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. 2007 $ 89.50 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 83.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. 2007 $ 50.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 36.00 Avaya $ 66.81 Avaya $ 51.89 D'Agostino 2007 $ 170.00 NFPA $ 357.50 NFPA 2007 $ 164.06 NFPA $ 150.00 O.S.P. Fire Protection $ 140.00 Penwell 2007 $ 631.00 Rickert Lock & Safe $ 157.00 Sound Shore Chiefs $ 200.00 Verizon Wireless $ 741.46 Verizon Wireless $ 25.12 Westchester Elevator $ 196.35 W.J.W.W. $ 100.00 Total: $ 7,680.19 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Commissioner Fishman Absent Commissioner Seligson Absent Commissioner Odierna Aye Commissioner Wittner Aye Commissioner O'Keeffe Aye 2. Other Fire Department Business There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Odierna, the Commission unanimously adjourned. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Adoption —Workplace Violence Policy The Board stated that this policy had been discussed at this evening's work session, at which modifications were made. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was unanimously approved, WHEREAS, the Town is required by New York State Labor Law to have a Workplace Violence Policy in place, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT 8 FEBRUARY 20, 2008 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby adopt the Workplace Violence Policy as presented and amended during the work session of February 20, 2008. 2. Resolution — Court Security Legislation Supervisor O'Keeffe explained and paraphrased a letter she received from Judge Charles Apotheker, Supervising Judge 9t" Judicial District Justice Courts. In the Justice's correspondence, he speaks of an incident in the Village Court of Sloatsburg in which shots were fired in the Courtroom. He further explained that the Chief Judge of the State announced an "Action Plan" to improve security in justice courts throughout the State. Under this "Action Plan" municipalities have applied for State funds to acquire metal detectors. Judge Apotheker has been appointed to direct this new initiative. Since his appointment many municipalities have expressed concern, that although they appreciate the State funding provided to acquire these metal detectors, many municipalities cannot afford the expense of staffing them. Judge Apotheker is suggesting that municipalities petition "their State Legislators to introduce a bill that would add an appropriate penalty assessment to each disposition in justice court which would be given back to the municipality to reimburse them for their specific expenses relating to court security." On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was unanimously approved: WHEREAS, the Chief Judge of the State of New York has established an "Action Plan" to improve the Justice Courts throughout the State, and WHEREAS, this action plan permits localities to apply for State funds to acquire metal detectors and other security equipment in order to screen individuals for weapons, and WHEREAS, many municipalities, including the Town of Mamaroneck, have received funding for security equipment, and WHEREAS, the additional cost to staff these security devices falls directly on local municipalities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby request State Senator Suzi Oppenheimer and State Assemblyman George Latimer, to consider introducing legislation that would allow Justices to add surcharges that would help Justice Courts fund court room security. 3. Authorization — Transfer of Funds —Various Capital Projects On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to appropriate the various funds for capital projects as follows: Amount Purpose Transfer From To Account Account $60,000 Police Vehicles B 9900.9950 H3197-4-3120.5004 $20,000 Staff Vehicle A 9900.9950 H1997-4-1670.5001 9 FEBRUARY 20, 2008 $350,000 Roads/Sidewalks DB 9900.9950 H51 97-4-5110.5020 $40,000 GIS System A 9900.9950 H1997-4-1680.5004 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Absent Seligson Absent Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 4. Authorization — Transfer of Funds —Senior Center On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to make a transfer of funds in the amount of$23,000.00 from the part—town unreserved balance into account B6772.2.2102, for costs associated with the first year's rent and the capital improvement projects made to the VFW Building to accommodate the Senior Citizen's Program. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Absent Seligson Absent Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 5. Report of Bids — Highway Marking Contract The following Report of Bids is entered into the record: SEE ATTACHMENT "A" AT THE END OF THE MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award bid TA-08-2 — Reflectorized Pavement Markings and Striping, to Highway Safety Systems, Hanover, Mass., the lowest reasonable bidder for the painting of highway markings, at a total cost of$10,623.50 in 2008 and $10,890.00 in 2009, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Absent Seligson Absent Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 10 FEBRUARY 20, 2008 6. Authorization —Appraisal Service —Winged Foot Certiorari Councilman Odierna stated the Board has discussed at length this Certiorari as well as the recommendation for hiring an appraiser. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that William Maker, Jr., as the attorney for the Town, hereby is authorized to retain the services of Golf Property Analysts to perform appraisal services on behalf of the Town and to act as the Town's expert witness in the tax certiorari proceedings brought by the Winged Foot Holding Corp./Winged Foot Golf Club, Inc., and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon submission of appropriate documentation of expenditures, the Town shall reimburse Mr. Maker in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for the fees charged by Golf Property Analysts for the aforementioned services. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Absent Seligson Absent Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 7. Set Public Hearing — FCD Mamaroneck, LLC Amendment to Contract of Sale and Special Permit On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for Public Hearing on the Amendment to the Contract of Sale and Special Permit issued to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC for March 5, 2008, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 6, 2008 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meeting of, February 6, 2008. 11 FEBRUARY 20, 2008 SUPERVISOR'S REPORT Supervisor O'Keeffe noted she will be going to Albany for the Conference of Mayors, she will have a full report at the next Town Board Meeting. REPORT OF COUNCIL Councilman Odierna attended the NYS Associations of Towns' Annual Conference in New York City; he will give a full report at the next Town Board Meeting. He asked Mr. Altieri for an update on the train station stairwell project. Mr. Altieri responded that crews were there all week; electrical drawings will be completed this week, and sent out for bid. He reminded residents that the lead containment and removal was time consuming. Councilwoman Wittner noted the Town Board met for a half day work session on February 8. The Board also attended a joint meeting with the Village of Larchmont on February 11. She noted that LISWIC is working on draft legislation for a Regional Storm Water Management District. Board members attended the Westchester Municipal Official's Meeting, at which Gary Brown, Director of Consumer Affairs spoke. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner the meeting was unanimously adjourned 9:35 PM, in memory of Dr. Edwin H. Kaufman, a distinguished member of our community. Most recently Dr. Kaufman served as a member of the Town's Board of Ethics. He was a World War II veteran and a doctor of Internal Medicine; our deepest sympathies goes out to his family. Submitted by Christina Battalia, Town Clerk 12