HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008_04_16 Town Board Minutes APRIL 16, 2008
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON APRIL 16, 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
Councilwoman Nancy Seligson
Councilman David J. Fishman
ALSO PRESENT: Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney
WORK SESSION
Revaluation Report
Susan Thomas, Town Assessor was present. The Town Board reviewed a report issued
by Frey Appraisal and Consulting Services. The Board thought the report was `thin'.
They hoped the report would be more specific in explaining the process of revaluation
and how it would be done. It was noted that the report did not include revaluation done
by Pelham; possibly because it was done ten years ago. As for the revaluation of Rye
and Bronxville, those statistics have been requested. Mr. Maker noted that the
statistics noted in the report have no conclusion; one is unable to determine if the
statistics are significant. Supervisor O'Keeffe would like to see more opinions in the
report, specifically if Frey Consulting is recommending revaluation. Mr. Altieri stated if
the Town was to move forward an RFP would be created and sent out to vendors; this
process could take 2 months to prepare an RFP and 6—8 months for the bidding
process. The Board agreed that the public would need to be educated on this process,
adding this report does not do that. It was noted that public education should be part
of the RFP. The Board agreed that until this report was more complete and not in a
draft state, it should not be distributed. Supervisor O'Keeffe would contact both the
Village of Larchmont and Village of Mamaroneck, to inform them that the Town was
seeking some additional information from Frey Appraisal. Councilman Fishman
requested a copy of the `Roniger Report'.
Emergency Management Plan
This item was deferred until the May 7, 2008 Town Board Meeting.
Cemetery Study
Item was deferred.
Update — Road Repair, Murdock Road
Mr. Altieri explained that Con Edison was making repairs along Murdock Road and
Griffen Avenue. The Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Scarsdale have spoken
with regards to a joint paving project for the full length of Griffen Avenue. With this in
mind, the Town has asked Con Edison to do more extensive road repair and curbing
along Murdock Road. The portion of Griffen Avenue that Con Edison has disturbed will
be taken care of thru the joint project between the municipalities.
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On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the Board
unanimously agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss the acquisition of land.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Acquisition of Land
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the Board
unanimously agreed to reconvene into Work Session.
Zoning Ordinance– Non Conformity
The Board reviewed a resolution submitted by the Planning and Zoning Board stating
their opposition to the proposed Law "Making the Defense of Non-Conformity an
Affirmative Defense". One of the Planning Board's major objections is the possible
maximum penalty of incarceration for six months. Mr. Maker explained that
incarceration is leverage and a deterrent used by municipalities with `bigger' zoning
issues. He further stated that the incarceration could be eliminated for the first offense
on the same property.
Boards and Commissions
The Board reviewed the resumes of recommended members to the various Boards and
Commissions. These appointments will be made during this evening's Regular Meeting.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe, the Board
unanimously agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss Litigation
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Litigation
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner the Board
unanimously agreed to reconvene into Work Session.
Councilwoman Seligson requested that a no-idling sign be posted on the fence along
the Hommocks Field
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.
Supervisor O'Keeffe welcomed Tony Marsella, Commander of David Potts, Jr., Post
1156 Veterans of Foreign War. Mr. Marsella led the Pledge of Allegiance and sang TAPS
for the audience.
PUBLIC HEARINGS—Zoning Ordinance– Making the Defense of Non – Conformity an
Affirmative Defense
The following notice of Public Hearing was entered into the record:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Adjourned March 5, 2008, March 19, 2008, and April 2, 2008
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the
Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on April 16, 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 "Making the Defense of
Non-Conformity an Affirmative Defense" Law.
Purpose
To make the defense of pre-existing non-conformity an "affirmative
defense" in the prosecution of a violation of the Zoning Ordinance.
The full text of this Local law may be examined and copies obtained
at 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
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 AMARONECK
CHRISTINA BATTALIA
TOWN CLERK
Published: February 18, 2008
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner the Public
Hearing was unanimously re-opened.
Mr. Maker explained that this has been discussed at previous Public Hearings, adding
that Town Law requires the Planning Boards review of any Proposed Zoning Law. Mr.
Maker stated that the Board received a resolution from the Planning and Zoning Board.
Their primary objection is the potential for incarceration of a resident violator. Mr.
Maker explained that incarceration can be leverage and a deterrent for municipalities
with 'bigger' zoning issues. Mr. Maker recommended to the Board that incarceration be
eliminated for the first time offense. Mr. Maker will redraft this law and resend it to the
Planning and Zoning Board for another review.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the Public
Hearing was unanimously closed.
PROCLAMATION —Arbor Day
Councilman Odierna read the following proclamation for Arbor Day:
PROCLAMATION
ARBOR DAY TREE CITY U.S.A. AWARD
WHEREAS, April 25, 2008, marks the seventeenth (17th) year the
Town of Mamaroneck has been recognized as a Tree City U.S.A. by the
National Arbor Day Foundation; and
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WHEREAS, The Tree City U.S.A. Award indicates that the Town
of Mamaroneck takes its tree-care responsibilities seriously with an
effective community forestry program; and
WHEREAS, Trees make a world of difference in our communities.
Trees have long been recognized for the beauty and value they lend to
homes, neighborhoods, parks and business areas. At the same time,
those trees conserve energy, help clean the air, protect rivers and
streams, and provide a home for wildlife in our towns and cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that 1, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe, Supervisor, and the
members of the Town Council of the Town of Mamaroneck urge all
citizens to participate in programs and activities designed to
furthering the establishment of trees in our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of
Mamaroneck to be affixed this 16th day of April 2008.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe 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 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 Co. Inc. $ 703.93
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 167.00
Avaya $ 51.89
Brewer $ 84.33
Brewer $ 38.26
Brewer $ 31.58
Brewer $ 10.85
Brewer $ 7.18
Carrot-Top Industries $ 164.01
City of New Rochelle Fire Dept. $ 450.00
Clinton Kearney Door Co. Inc. $ 450.00
Con Edison $1,349.81
Darrell Pistone Lt. TMFD $ 73.33
Foley Hardware $ 3.04
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G & K Services $ 325.74
Grant Nishanian $ 38.57
Home Depot $ 589.77
J.A. Jackson $ 45.85
John Maxwell $ 73.33
Kris Mueller $ 80.00
Mount Vernon Iron Works $ 202.00
NOCO Energy Corp. $ 150.00
NYSAFC $ 100.00
Pitt Stop $ 33.00
Proftech $ 159.60
Rickert Lock & Safe Co. $ 75.00
Rye Ford-Subaru $ 20.96
Spring Tech Corp. $ 588.02
T.C.D. Cellular $ 207.00
T.C.D. Cellular $ 18.00
Town of Mamaroneck F.D. Collation $ 361.10
Town of Mamaroneck F.D. Collation $ 64.31
United Water $ 297.77
Tri-City Auto Parts $ 29.00
Verizon Wireless $ 264.48
VFIS $ 490.00
Vincent Service Station $ 59.00
Warnock Dodge $ 5.60
Westchester Elevator $ 196.35
Total: $8,059.66
Purchase Orders:
Warnock Ford $1,948.24
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
Commissioner Wittner presented the Fire Report for the month of March 2008, as
submitted by Chief Commender as follows:
MARCH 2008
ALARM TYPE NUMBER
Generals 41
Minors 13
Stills 0
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 2
EMS 15
Drills 1
TOTAL 72
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Total Number of personnel responding: 1339
Total Time working: 33 hours & 56 minutes
Commissioner Wittner also presented the Service Awards Report from January 1, to
March 31, 2008 as follows,
SEE ATTACHMENT "A" AT THE END OF THE MINUTES
Commissioner Wittner reported that the Fire Council met on April 4t". The Council
thanked the Town Board and Town residents for the thermal imaging camera; it was put
to excellent use recently. The Council reported that the new Fire Engine 51 is working
beautifully.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Fishman, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the Commission
unanimously adjourned.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Appointments — Boards & Commissions
HOUSING AUTHORITY
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that Robert B. Kirby is appointed to the
position of Member A of the Housing Authority to fill the
unexpired term of Mary Carlson; 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 December 31, 2008.
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that Barbara Spiridon is appointed to the
position of Member C of the Traffic Committee; 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 December 31, 2010.
BOARD OF ETHICS
On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that Valerie T. Kaufman is appointed to the
position of Member C of the Board of Ethics; and
BE IT FURTHER,
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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 December 31, 2010.
RECREATION COMMISSION
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that Amy Siskind is appointed to the
position of Member G of the Recreation Commission, to
fill the unexpired term of Rocky Cipriano: 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 December 31, 2012.
PLANNING BOARD
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that Ellen Korn is appointed to the position
of Alternate A of the Planning Board; 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 December 31, 2012.
LIBRARY BOARD
On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, Maureen Leblanc is reappointed to the
Library Board; 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 May 31, 2013.
2. Authorization — Capital Project—Waverly Avenue Bridge
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the following
was approved:
WHEREAS, New York Sate Law mandates that
bridges within incorporated Villages are the
responsibility of the Town.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby
authorizes the Comptroller to establish Capital
Project 28-01, Account# H1997.4.5120.5001,
entitled Waverly Avenue Bridge.
3. Resolution — Temporary Parking Lot— Memorial Park
Mr. Altieri explained that beginning in June, 2008, FCD Mamaroneck LLC will begin
construction of the new Parking Deck at Lot#3. The Board has extensively
reviewed alternative parking arrangements for the 24 hour and Overnight Parking
Permit holders. For some time the Board has discussed the renovation of the Vine
Street side of Memorial Park. While plans for that renovation are being discussed, it
is the recommendation that this area be used as a temporary site for the displaced
parkers in Lot# 3. Mr. Maker has reviewed law for the temporary use of park land
and has drafted a resolution for the Town Board's review. Mr. Maker stated that
through his research he has determined that land use of under a year is considered
temporary.
The Board emphasized that the use of parkland is never a first choice; the Board noted
that plans for the re-establishment and refurbishment of the park will move forward
quickly after the park is not needed.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board acting as lead
agency does hereby declare that the use of Memorial Park as
a temporary parking lot is hereby declared an Unlisted Action
under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA), with no adverse environmental effect; predicated on
a membrane being installed and the Town Board resolving to
restore the area to parkland use once its temporary use is
complete.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the following
was approved:
WHEREAS, Parking Lot#3 must be closed by June 2, 2008 in
order to allow FCD Mamaroneck LLC access to construct a
parking deck above Parking Lot#3 and do other improvements
to that Lot; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the work to be done by FCD
Mamaroneck LLC will be completed by March 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, during construction the cars that are parked in
Parking Lot#3 will have to be relocated; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that the Washington Square
neighborhood in which Parking Lot#3 is located lacks available
parking --- both on-street and in public parking lots ---to
accommodate the cars that will be displaced from Parking Lot
#3
during construction; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that the area of Memorial
Park shown on the annexed diagram can provide temporary
parking for the majority of the cars that will be displaced from
Parking Lot#3 during construction; and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board recognizes that converting this
portion of Memorial Park into a parking area will disfigure the
Park; and
WHEREAS, even before the approval was granted for the
construction of a parking deck above Parking Lot#3 was
granted, the Town Board was developing plans to refurbish
Memorial Park; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board recognizes that using a portion of
Memorial Park --- a dedicated parkland ---for parking motor
vehicles is inconsistent with its use as a park but has been
advised by counsel that such a use on a temporary basis would
not
violate the public trust doctrine which requires dedicated
parkland to be used only for park purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board plans upon using Memorial Park
for the parking of motor vehicles only on a temporary basis;
therefore
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is
authorized and directed to expend no more than $20,000.00 in
order to create an area for the parking of motor vehicles in the
portion of Memorial Park shown on the annexed diagram and to
create access thereto from and to the public streets; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the parking of motor vehicles
in the portion of Memorial Park shown on the annexed diagram
shall not be allowed after May 31, 2009; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that after May 31, 2009, the
restoration of the area used for parking motor vehicles to
parkland shall begin forthwith.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
4. Authorization — Transfer of Funds —Ambulance District Computers
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the
following was approved:
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2008 the Town Board approved an
agreement with Evolution Billing Concepts for the billing
and accounts receivable services for the Ambulance
District; and
WHEREAS, as part of the Ambulance Districts new billing
and reporting system, it is necessary to purchase for each
of the Ambulance District vehicles a mobile tablet
computer; and
WHEREAS, as part of the agreement with Evolution Billing
System they will purchase two of the computers; and
WHEREAS, the total cost for the purchase of new
computers and licensing agreements is $25,000.00, of which
$10,000 has already been appropriated in the Ambulance
District Budget.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of
$15,000.00 for the purchase of four mobile tablet
computers and license agreements; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the funds will be transferred
from the unreserved balance of the Ambulance
District into Capital Project 94-01 account#
H1997-4-1680.5003.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman No Vote
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
5. Bond Resolution — Hommocks Drain Pipe
Mr. Altieri explained that as previously approved the bid for the project by Cassidy
Excavating was $361,735.00. In addition there are fees in the amount of$50,000.00 for
engineering and construction management. In the event that excavated material at the
site may require special processing, the bonding resolution will be for a maximum
borrowing amount of$650,000.00. It was noted that the debt can be prepaid;
provisions of which are in the bonding resolution.
The Board noted that this is a major restoration project; there is a lot of infrastructure in
the Town that is quite aged.
On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following
was approved;
BOND RESOLUTION DATED APRIL 18, 2007.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE
REFERENDUM, REPLACEMENT OF STORM DRAINAGE PIPES IN
AND FOR THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER
COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF
$650,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $650,000 BONDS
OF SAID TOWN TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital
project hereinafter described, including compliance with the
provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, have been
performed; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize such capital project and its
financing; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. The replacement of storm drainage pipes in and
for the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York,
including original equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances
and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith,
is hereby authorized, subject to permissive referendum, at a
maximum estimated cost of$650,000.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of the aforesaid
maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of$650,000 bonds of
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said Town, hereby authorized to be issued therefore pursuant to the
provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of
probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is
forty years, pursuant to subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section
11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that
the maximum maturity of the bonds herein authorized will exceed
five years.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for
the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the
same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the
principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable
in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real
property of said Town, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and
interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance
Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond
anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the
bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is
hereby delegated to the Supervisor of said Town, the chief fiscal
officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and
shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said
Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. All other matters except as provided herein
relating to the bonds herein authorized including the date,
denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the
limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the
same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the
ability to issue bonds with substantially level or declining annual
debt service, shall be determined by the Supervisor, the chief fiscal
officer of such Town. Such bonds shall contain substantially the
recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local
Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such
recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local
Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine consistent with the
provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 7. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation
notes may be contested only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for
which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the
date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied
with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is
commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of
the Constitution.
Section 8. This resolution shall constitute a statement of
official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2.
Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are
reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis,
or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the
object or purpose described herein.
Section 9. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall
be published in summary form in the official newspaper of said
Town for such purpose, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in
substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance
Law.
Section 10. THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED SUBJECT TO
PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM.
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The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll
call, which resulted as follows:
Councilman David Fishman VOTING Aye
Councilwoman Nancy Seligson VOTING Aye
Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner VOTING Aye
Councilman Ernest Odierna VOTING Aye
Supervisor Valerie Moore O'Keeffe VOTING Aye
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
6. Salary Authorization - Recreation
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe, it was
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2008 Town Budget the
Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to
the following:
Recreation Office
Patricia Faulkner Office Aide $10.50/hour effective 4/15/08
Kathleen Flynn Office Aide $13/hour effective retroactive to
3/31/08
Spring Hockey
Sean Donaghy Assistant Instructor $7.50/hour effective retroactive to
3/29/08
John Inglis Assistant Instructor $7.50/hour effective retroactive to
3/29/08
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 2, 2008
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does
hereby approve the Board minutes from the meeting of,
April 2, 2008
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Brian Rohman, Larchmont Gardens' Civic Association, stated no major issues to report.
He would like an update on the Train Station Stairwell. He remind the Board of three
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upcoming events, April 26 &27 Earth Day Cleanup, The Association's Annual Meeting
on May 12 and the Spring Fling on June 14. He added that they are hoping the new
Superintendent of Highways will be part of a panel at their Annual Meeting.
TJ Russo, Fields For Kids (FFK), thanked the Board for their swift action regarding the
Hommocks drain pipe project. He spoke of a meeting between the Recreation
Superintendent and the FFK Committee. The issues discussed were scheduled
maintenance of Hommocks Field and the use of the Hommocks Field during summer
months and early fall seeding. The issue of use by some `private organizations' and not
others was of concern to FFK.
The Board responded, noting that the summer soccer camp is not quite a `private
organization'; it is joint program with the Town. The Town has already agreed to move
the grass cutting day to Wednesday and the field resting day to Monday. The Board
encourage FFK to speak with the Recreation Commission as they have authority over
the these matters.
SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
Supervisor O'Keeffe asked the Board to re-review the Pengilly Drive `no-left-turn'
matter.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
REPORT OF COUNCIL
Councilman Fishman attended the Traffic Committee Meeting, noting a number of
matters will be coming before the Board. He emphasized the productive discussions
regarding traffic and parking at Murray Ave School are creating some very good
dialogue and thinking.
Councilwoman Seligson discussed the NYS Bike Route 1 and the East Coast Greenway.
Not to be confused with our local Greenway trail, this is an entire east coast roadway
trail that is currently working on a connection from New York City to Connecticut
through the Sound Shore area. Councilwoman Seligson attended recent talks between
the School Board and the Larchmont Environmental Committee, reducing the school
systems carbon footprint was the topic. Councilwoman Seligson also attended the
Planning Board meeting on April 9, as well as the always wonderful Library Read-In.
Councilwoman Wittner congratulated Nancy Anguillo on being honored as a Special
Volunteer. She attended the Summit Meeting-flooding was the topic for discussion.
At a recent Westchester County Flooding Taskforce, of which Supervisor O'Keeffe sit
on, the Chairman of the Soil and Water Conservation District was invited.
Councilwoman Wittner is encouraged that the discussion is moving away from water
quality and beginning to look at the larger water issues.
Councilman Odierna recently attended the Greening of Information Technology
Conference in Albany; most interesting forum. He attended the Westchester Municipal
Officials Association Meeting at which State Comptroller DiNapoli spoke. On April 12
he attended the Friends of Larchmont Library Read — In. He attended the Summit
Meeting as well, he hoped that the Army Corp. of Engineers will focus on developing
reasonable and doable plans to reduce flooding in our area. He also noted that the
Village of Mamaroneck Mayor Savolt spoke passionately about our watershed
community.
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner the meeting
was unanimously adjourned 10:30 PM.
Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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