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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008_09_03 Town Board Minutes SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 REVISED TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING —Wednesday, September 3, 2008 in the Town Center Court Room at 8:15 PM THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE — at 5:00 PM into a Work Session to discuss Community Emergency Response Team, Request of Frank DeCabia re: Lot#1, Human Rights Commission, Property Revaluation and Village of Larchmont Assessment Roll. REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION —to discuss Board & Commissions, Employment History & Certiorari RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Update by Fire Chief 3. Other Fire Department Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Renewal of License Agreement Sheldrake Environmental Center 2. Set Public Hearing —Amendment Parking Ordinance New Jefferson Street 3. Approval of Certiorari 4. Salary Authorization — School Crossing Guard Recreation 5. Appointment Boards and Commissions — Board of Assessment Review APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 6, 2008 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR REPORTS REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL TOWN CLERKS REPORT NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS —September 17, 2008 & October 1, 2008 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 3, 2008 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON SEPTEMBER 3, 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 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Mike Liverzani, Ambulance District Administrator, gave the Board an update on the proposal for a CERT program in the Town. Mr. Liverzani noted that although previously hesitant about such a team, he now feels it could provide many benefits to the Town. Mr. Liverzani provided some examples of CERT utilization. He will be initiating training sessions, creating an advisory Board and beginning an awareness campaign. Human Rights Commission With the passing of April Farber, Chair of the Human Rights Commission, the Board discussed the future of the Commission. There had been previous discussion with Ms. Farber about how the Commission should proceed. With the establishment of a County Commission there is a feeling that residents could be better served by bringing an issue to the County. The Commission does play an important role in community outreach and that the Board would like to see continue. Supervisor O'Keeffe will speak with the other Human Rights Commission Board Members and get their thoughts on how the Commission should proceed. Further discussion with the Town Board will take place. Correspondence from Larchmont Mayor Liz Feld The Village Board of Trustees at a meeting to be held September 4th will discuss the Village Assessment role; they will report back to the Town Board immediately following. Property Revaluation Representatives from Frey Consulting Services were not able to be present. Mr. Altieri stated that he, the Supervisor and Councilman Fishman met with Tom Frey. They discussed the how and when to proceed. Mr. Frey was asked to prepare background information that would be presented to the public. After resident input, a determination will be made as to whether the Town will move forward. If so, the process for preparing, sending out, receiving and analyzing an RFP, would be about eight months. The proposal by Frey Consulting Services will be received next week and will be on the agenda for the September 17th Town Board Meeting. 2 SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Request of Frank DeCabia re: Lot#1 Mr. and Mrs. DeCabia and their attorney Paul Bergins addressed the Board. The DeCabia's have purchased the adjacent property on Cabot Road with the intent of building an additional home as a way of financing flood mitigation to their property. They are asking the Town Board to consider allowing an extension to Cabot Road by encroaching onto Lot# 1 in order to provide access to the new home on the adjacent property. This would reduce the number of required variances from five to two or three. The Town is concerned about reducing any parking spaces in Lot# 1 as the Town cannot meet the current demand for parking spaces. Since this is already a flood zone they are concerned about additional construction to the area. The DeCabia's were asked to provide the Town with conceptual construction drawings in order to determine the exact extent of encroachment into Lot#1. On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the Board unanimously agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss the Appointment of an Individual, Sale of Land and Litigation. EXECUTIVE SESSION Appointment of an Individual Sale of Land Litigation The Board added an Appointment to the Board of Assessment Review as Item # 5, Affairs of the Town. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at 8:50 PM; she then pointed out the location of exits. 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 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. Inc. $ 195.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 85.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 8.20 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 167.00 3 SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 25.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 42.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 115.00 Amazon.Com $ 139.69 ARC Auto Body Supply $ 12.88 Atlantic Westchester $ 180.00 Atlantic Westchester $ 450.00 Avaya $ 51.89 Bronx Ignition Inc. $ 85.00 Cablevision $ 79.17 Charlie Smith $ 150.00 Charlie Smith $ 60.00 Con Edison $ 287.80 DTM Parts $ 383.84 G & K Services $ 120.81 G & K Services $ 123.66 IKON $ 212.13 Inter-State Diagnostics $ 48.50 John Pierce $ 10.00 Con Edison $ 285.01 Magic Touch Cleaners $ 77.35 Metrocom Wireless Inc. $ 260.00 Metrocom Wireless Inc. $ 260.00 O.S.P. Fire Protection $ 1,081.00 Performance Parts Express $ 111.84 Pitt Stop Auto Parts $ 1,094.51 Poland Spring $ 74.85 Smith El-Dis-Co. Inc. $ 253.76 Spring Tech Corp. $ 124.10 Sutphen Corp. $ 331.60 Town of Mamaroneck P.F.F.A. $ 220.08 Tri-City Auto Parts $ 134.88 Villa Maria Pizza $ 83.43 Verizon $ 383.03 Verizon Wireless $ 273.09 Vincent Service Station $ 40.00 Westchester Elevator $ 196.35 TOTAL $ 8,317.45 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. Update by Fire Chief, rescheduled for September 17th 3. FIRE REPORT SEPTEMBER 2008 ALARM TYPE NUMBER Generals 21 Minors 20 Stills 2 Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 0 EMS 12 Drills 2 3 TOTAL 58 Total Number of personnel responding: 788 4 SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Total Time working: 22 hours and 8 minutes There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Odierna, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the Commission unanimously adjourned. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Renewal of License Agreement Sheldrake Environmental Center On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the agreement with Michael and Karen Orchanian ("Licensees") whereas, the Licensor desires to grant a license to the Licensees to inhabit the living quarters on the second floor of the building on the premises of 685 Weaver Street, Larchmont, NY 10538, for a monthly fee and for the provision of certain services by the Licensees with respect to the maintenance of the Premises; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the town, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this agreement is subject to Permissive Referendum The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye Supervisor O'Keeffe noted she received written correspondence praising Mr. Orchanian which Councilwoman Wittner read as follows: Dear Valerie, I hope that you enjoyed this beautiful summer. In learning that a topic of this evening's Town Council meeting is the renewal of the caretaker agreement with Mike Orchanian, I couldn't let the opportunity pass without speaking on behalf of Mike, his family and the work he does here at 685 Weaver St. Please share this note with the Town Council. This is an old building that demands a lot of attention and maintenance. Mike not only keeps up with the building's demands but is always on the look out for ways to improve and enhance the property. As for the busiest time of the year, summer recreation camp, Mike works diligently months in advance and throughout the summer to ensure the safety of the facilities and daily once the camp is in session so that the campers, counselors and directors arrive each morning to clean recreation areas. Mike, his wife Karen and children Nicholas, Matthew and Kate are a wonderful family who embrace the best as well as the demands of living so close to a nature preserve; outdoor family picnics come at the cost of nocturnal animals scurrying in the attic causing sleepless nights for the family! Best wishes, Marie Venezia, Executive Director Sheldrake Environmental Center 5 SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 2. Set Public Hearing —Amendment Parking Ordinance New Jefferson Street On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public Hearing on the Amendment to Parking Regulations — New Jefferson Street for September 17, 2008. 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. 3. APPROVAL OF CERTIORARI On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: Former Suburban Carting Properties 306, 309 and 311 Fayette Avenue 524, 525, 529, 532 and 612 Waverly Avenue Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Block: 831 Lots 48, 215 and 220 Block: 825 Lots 11, 242, 232 and 1 Block: 826 Lot: 126 Suburban Carting — Block 825 Lot: 1 Year Reduced From Reduced To 1996 15,000 10,160 1997 15,000 8,625 1998 15,000 8,524 1999 15,000 7,453 2000 15,000 6,706 2001 15,000 5,635 2003 15,000 4,322 2004 15,000 4,322 2005 15,000 3,979 2006 15,000 3,616 2007 15,000 3,272 Lot: 11 Year Reduced From Reduced To 1996 101,000 55,330 1997 101,000 46,970 6 SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 1998 101,000 46,420 1999 101,000 40,590 2000 101,000 36,520 2001 101,000 30,690 2003 101,000 23,540 2004 101,000 23,540 2005 101,000 21,670 2006 101,000 19,690 2007 101,000 17,820 Lot: 232 Year Reduced From Reduced To 1996 67,700 55,888 1997 67,700 . 47,444 1998 67,700 46,888 1999 67,700 40,999 2000 41,000 36,888 2001 41,000 31,000 2003 41 ,000 23,778 2004 41,000 23,778 2005 41,000 21,889 2006 41,000 19,889 2007 41,000 18,000 Suburban Carting - Block 825 Lot: 242 Year Reduced From Reduced To 1996 35,500 25,150 1997 35,500 21,350 1998 35,500 21,100 1999 35,500 1 8,450 2000 23,000 16,600 2001 23,000 13,950 2003 23,000 10,700 2004 23,000 10,700 2005 23,000 9,850 2006 23,000 8,950 2007 23,000 8,100 Suburban Carting - Block 826 Lot: 26 Year Reduced From Reduced To 1996 48,600 20,120 1997 48,600 17,080 1998 48,600 16,800 1999 48,600 14,760 2000 48,600 - 13,280 2001 14,000 11,160 7 SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 2003 14,000 8,560 2004 14,000 8,560 2005 14,000 7,880 2006 14,000 7,160 2007 14,000 6,480 Suburban Lot 48 Carting Block 831 Year Reduced From Reduced To 1996 120,600 75,450 1997 120,600 64,050 1998 120,600 63,300 1999 120,600 55,350 2000 120,600 49,800 2001 120,600 41,850 2003 120,600 32,100 2004 120,600 32,100 2005 120,600 29,550 2006 120,600 26,850 2007 120,600 24,300 Lot 215 Year Reduced From Reduced To 1996 18,100 15,240 1997 18,100 12,938 1998 18,100 12,786 1999 15,000 11 ,180 2000 15,000 10,059 2001 1 5,000 8,453 2003 15,000 6,484 2004 1 5,000 6,484 2005 15,000 5,969 2006 15,000 5424 2007 15,000 4,909 Lot:220 Asses. Year Reduced From Reduced To 1996 4,400 2,767 1997 4,400 2,349 2000 2,750 1,826 2001 2,750 1,534 2004 2,750 1,177 2005 2,750 1,084 2006 2,750 985 2007 2,750 891 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye 8 SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: Hanley Holbrook, LLC 125 Spencer Place Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Block: 906 Lot: 270.1 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck Year Assessment Reduced Assessment 2006 $36,000 $32,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 4. Salary Authorizations — School Crossing Guard Recreation SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Fishman, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the appointment of Vincent Ibelli as a Substitute School Crossing Guard effective September 3, 2008 at a per diem rate of$69.00 a day. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye RECREATION On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Fishman, 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: Hommocks Pool Name Position Salary Effective 9 SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Benjamin Denis Lifeguard $9/hour retroactive to 8/12/08 Jennifer Heinbockel Lifeguard $11/hour retroactive to 8/12/08 Margaret Waits Manager $16/hour retroactive to 8/12/08 John Keenan Manager $18.75/hour 9/8/08 Robert Miceli Manager $17.00/hour 9/8/08 Wayne Pollak Manager $18.00/hour 9/8/08 Angel Skytte Manager $17.00/hour 9/8/08 Elissa Angarano Alternate Manager $16.50/hour 9/8/08 Brian Murray Alternate Manager $17.00/hour 9/8/08 John Almonte Lifeguard $8.75/hour 9/8/08 Elissa Angarano Lifeguard $15.00/hour 9/8/08 Rachel Chess Lifeguard $8.75/hour 9/8/08 Nick Chirekos Alternate Lifeguard $9.75/hour 9/8/08 Christopher Ciotti Lifeguard $9.75/hour 9/8/08 Adam Corbett Lifeguard $8.75/hour 9/8/08 Benjamin Denis Alternate Lifeguard $9.25/hour 9/8/08 Jacob Feinman Lifeguard $8.75/hour 9/8/08 Joseph Giordano Lifeguard $9.00/hour 9/8/08 Erin Hayes Lifeguard $12.50/hour 9/8/08 Antonio Issac Lifeguard $11.75/hour 9/8/08 Craig Kalinowski Lifeguard $10.75/hour 9/8/08 Early Morning Swim $25/session Greg McCoy Lifeguard $9.25/hour 9/8/08 Robert Miceli Lifeguard $11.50/hour 9/8/08 Zoe Morvey Lifeguard $8.75/hour 9/8/08 Early Morning Swim $25/session Lindsay Naughton Alternate Lifeguard $9.25/hour 9/8/08 Jon Rubin Lifeguard $11.75/hour 9/8/08 Cathleen Scanlon Alternate Lifeguard $11.25/hour 9/8/08 Early Morning Swim $25/session Andrea Vignola Alternate Lifeguard $10.25/hour 9/8/08 Peter Doria Key Attendant $10.50/hour 9/8/08 Barbara Mendes Key Attendant $11.00/hour 9/8/08 John Spader Key Attendant $8.25/hour 9/8/08 Men's Basketball William Reilly Director $60/session 10/6/08 William Byron Alternate $60/session 10/6/08 Supervisor Irwin Davidson Alternate $60/session 10/6/08 Supervisor Patrick Romano Alternate $60/session 10/6/08 Supervisor Women's Fitness Sarah Lanza Instructor $50/session 10/6/08 Mary Ann Leibowitz Instructor $50/session 10/6/08 Susan Gedan Alternate Instructor $40/session 10/6/08 Heike Rauls Alternate Instructor $45/session 10/6/08 Pilates Francine Aivaz Instructor $60/session 10/7/08 Aqua Jog Sarah Lanza Instructor $50/session 10/7/08 Volleyball Suzanne Elson Instructor $55/session 11/12/08 Open Gym William Byron Director $75/session 10/17/08 10 SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 John Dematas Assistant $45/session 10/7/08 Jim Telesco Assistant $45/session 10/7/08 Pizza-Bingo Francine Brill Assistant $12/hour 10/17/08 Eileen Puleo Assistant $12/hour 10/7/08 Babysitter's Training/Safe On My Own Diane Stonis Instructor $90/session 11/3/08 (Babysitting) $80/session 11/24/08 (Safe on My Own) Cartooning Janine Cotter Instructor $60/class 10/15/08 Youth Hockey House League Michael Chiaparelli Head Instructor $4,100/season 11/8/08-3/7/09 Thomas Greason Instructor $1,600/season 11/8/08-3/7/09 Greg Revere Instructor $1,300/season 11/8/08-3/7/09 Skating School Alana Kelton Director $16,500/season 9/3/08-6/14/09 Kathleen Bird-loris Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Katrina Brewer Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Sara Beth Carbonaro Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Amy DeNicola Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Penny Doyle-Duffy Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Martina Dvorak Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Claudine Ferrara Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Catherine Hughes Instructor $17/class 9/22/08 Mary Marchiselli Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Dianne McCray Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Aimee McGowan Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Sheryl McSherry Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Kami Netri Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Mary Royke Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Catherine Ryan Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Amy Schliftman Instructor $17/class 9/22/08 Julie Ann Schliftman Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Joanne Schroeder Instructor $16/class 9/22/08 Christopher Tortorella Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Kristi Tortorella Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Dorothy Vaughn- Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Johnson Christine Vita Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Judith Wolf Instructor $18/class 9/22/08 Hommocks Park Ice Rink Frank Commrade Assistant Manager $13.00/hour 9/8/08 Bobby Lunde Assistant Manager $18.50/hour 9/8/08 Brian Ritz Assistant Manager $16.50/hour 9/8/08 James Schroeder Assistant Manager $15.50/hour 9/8/08 Joanne Schroeder Assistant Manager $18.50/hour 9/8/08 Danny Smith Assistant Manager $17.50/hour 9/8/08 Nick Tunno Assistant Manager $17.50/hour 9/8/08 Richard Garner Custodian $15.00/hour 9/8/08 Jerimiah Riggans Custodian $16.25/hour 9/8/08 Sean Rouse Custodian $14.00/hour 9/8/08 Catherine Hughes Cashier $13.00/hour 9/8/08 Gina Jones Cashier $13.00/hour 9/8/08 11 SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Michael Baiollo Skate Guard $10.50/hour 9/8/08 Daniel Caldarola Skate Guard $10.50/hour 9/8/08 Patrick Nadolske Skate Room $10.50/hour 9/8/08 Michael Alberico E.M.T. $12.50/hour 9/8/08 Veronica Pena E.M.T. $12.50/hour 9/8/08 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 5. Appointment— Board of Assessment Review On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the following was approved: Whereas, Janet DeMasi's term as Member A of the Board of Assessment Review expires on September 30, 2008. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Janet DeMasi is reappointed to the position of Member A of the Board of Assessment Review; 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 September 30, 2013. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 6, 2008 On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Phyllis Wittner it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Board Minutes from the meeting of, August 6, 2008. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None 12 SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Marie Venezia, Executive Director Sheldrake Environmental Center, (see Affairs of the Town #1). Mr. Altieri read a letter from the New York Power Authority regarding increased pricing. SUPERVISOR'S REPORT Supervisor O'Keeffe read a flyer from the Sheldrake Environmental Center; they are looking for volunteers as Environmentalists. REPORT OF COUNCIL Councilwoman Seligson announced the Grand Opening of the Greenway Trail on September 28. A half marathon called the `Paine to Pain' is scheduled and will begin at the Thomas Paine house in New Rochelle. Councilman Odierna noted the success of the many summer activities offered by the Recreation Department. The seniors are going to the Yonkers Raceway on September 9th He reminded residents of the important Public Hearing on September 17th regarding the intersection at Myrtle Blvd. and N. Chatsworth. Councilwoman Wittner noted many Boards had not met during August; she will have more to report in September. Councilman Fishman clarified for residents what appears to be misinformation about public access television. Cablevision customers can receive LMC-TV by receiving a free box. This is an agreement with Cablevision until 2012 that many sales representatives are not aware of. If any resident has questions or needs transportation to get a box or needs help installing, please feel free to call the Town Center. Councilman Odierna asked for an update on the train station stairwell. Mr. Altieri responded that the stairwell was fully fabricated, less treads and would be ready for delivery tomorrow. The stairwell should be open by the end of September. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:40PM in memory of Daniel Vize, whose sad passing has been felt throughout the Police Community. He was the nephew of our Town Officer Alfred Vize; his wake will be held tomorrow. Submitted by Christina Battalia, Town Clerk 13