HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008_12_17 Town Board Minutes December 17, 2008
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK HELD ON DECEMBER 17, 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
Councilwoman Nancy Seligson
Councilman David J. Fishman
ABSENT: Councilman Ernest C. Odierna
ALSO PRESENT: Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney
WORK SESSION
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the Board
unanimously agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Collective Bargaining
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the Board
unanimously agreed to resume Work Session.
Report from Police Chief Richard Rivera
Chief Rivera gave the Board an update on the recent auto break-ins.
2009 Budget
Anthony Siligato, the Town Comptroller was present.
Mr. Altieri asked the Board if they had any comments before this evening's vote on the
Proposed 2009 Budget. Supervisor O'Keeffe asked Mr. Altieri to clarify the $1,000.00
that is in the Budget for the project at the Mamaroneck Library. Mr. Altieri reminded the
Board that these were for funds asked for by the Mamaroneck Library, to help with the
cost of scanning and digitizing of the Daily News.
Supervisor O'Keeffe asked for a vote to approve these funds in the budget.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the
Board unanimously
RESOLVED, to retain the amount of$ 1,000.00 in the 2009 Town
Budget, for the Mamaroneck Library's scanning and digitizing
project of the Daily News.
Mr. Siligato reported that the Mortgage Tax receipts were better than expected for 2008.
Section 8 , Community Services
The Board reviewed a memo from the Village of Mamaroneck Manager, Leonard
Verrastro, regarding administrative expenses and terms and conditions of the transfer
of assets and the dissolution of the Village of Mamaroneck Housing Authority and the
Village of Mamaroneck Community Services effective December 31, 2008.
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Mr. Altieri noted there were a number of items on the agenda this evening pertaining to
the food service program with the County.
Property at Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue
The Board reviewed the appraised property value they received of$210,00, for the land
at Madison and Fifth Avenue at$210,000.00. At this time the Board dose not see the
need, to purchase this land from the County. Mr. Altieri will send and letter to the
County.
FEMA Grant
Supervisor O'Keeffe explained that the Town has received the FEMA Flood Mitigation
Grant monies in the amount of$100,000.00.
Memorial Park
Supervisor O'Keeffe informed the Board of herself and Councilwoman Seligson's very
informative meeting with Frank White at Memorial Park. Mr. White requested a survey
of the property in order for him to complete a master plan.
Boards and Commissions
The Board reviewed upcoming reappointments to the Town's Boards and
Commissions. The Board reviewed a draft letter by Mr. Maker to the Planning and
Zoning Boards explaining their requirement for four hours of course work in order to
remain on these Boards. Mr. Altieri will obtain some course options that can be sent
along with a letter. The letter will be sent by Supervisor O'Keeffe.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at
8:20PM she then pointed out the location of exits.
PUBLIC HEARINGS—2009 Preliminary Budget
The following notice of Public Hearing was entered into the record:
PUBLIC HEARING —2009 Preliminary Budget
December 3, 2008, to reconvene on December 17, 2008
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of
the Town of Mamaroneck, New York on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 8:15
PM in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road,
Mamaroneck, New York to consider the Town of Mamaroneck's Preliminary
Budget for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2009 and ending December
31, 2009. All citizens are invited to attend and provide the Board with written and
oral comments and ask questions concerning the preliminary budget. The entire
preliminary budget can be inspected by the public from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM,
beginning Monday, December 1, 2008, in the Town Clerk's Office, Town Center,
740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. Copies of the Preliminary
Budget will also be available at the Town Clerk's Office.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the proposed salaries of the members of
the Town Board are as follows: Supervisor $37,500; Town Council (4) $6,000 each
and the proposed salary for the Town Clerk is $82,000 and the Town Justices (2)
$21,000.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
CHRISTINA BATTALIA
TOWN CLERK
Published: November 26, 2008
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On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the Public
Hearing was reopened.
Supervisor O'Keeffe asked Mr. Altieri to reiterate the highlights of the Preliminary
Budget that were presented in his `Power Point' presentation at the December 3rd
Public Hearing.
Supervisor O'Keeffe asked the Board members for their comments, prior to a vote.
Councilwoman Wittner thanked Mr. Altieri, Tony Siligato and all the Department Heads
for their hard work. She noted that there are no cutbacks in services, while still
keeping up with infrastructure.
Councilwoman Seligson commented that this was a responsible Budget, the lowest
since she has been on the Board. This is not difficult due to the good financial
situation the Town is in. She thanked Mr. Altieri and Mr. Siligato for their hard work.
Councilman Fishman commented that the Board has not received input from the
Public that they would like to see cuts in services. He is disappointed in the
limited public input during the budget process. This is a responsible Budget,
adding the Town has kept the revenue lines conservative.
Supervisor O'Keeffe read from the comments of Councilman Odierna, that if he
was able to be in attendance, he would vote yes for the Budget.
Supervisor O'Keeffe stated she was very happy with the Budget, adding it is the lowest
she has seen since before becoming Supervisor. She emphasized the Board's policy
of slow and steady increases, not a spike budget policy.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the
following was approved,
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2008, the Budget Officer submitted
to the Town Clerk and the Town Board the Tentative Budget for
2009, and
WHEREAS, on October 29, November 7, November 12, and
November 18 of 2008 the Town Board held public work
sessions to consider amendments and changes to the
Tentative Budget, and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2008 and December 17, 2008, the
Town Board held Public Hearings on the Preliminary Budget
for 2009.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby convert the 2009
Preliminary Budget, to the 2009 Final Operating Budget for the
Town of Mamaroneck, and hereby adopts it.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Absent
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe and on motion of
Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, 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: 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:
2434 CW Corp. Car Washes (2) $ 11.00
911 Wear Uniform, Patches $ 995.25
911 Wear Badges $ 912.00
911 Wear Uniforms $ 829.00
911 Wear Clothing (T-Shirts, Sweatpants) $ 737.00
911 Wear Uniform (Collins) $ 305.00
911 Wear Softball Jerseys $ 44.00
Avaya Service Agreement $ 18.55
Brenmar Oven Repair $ 313.00
Cleaning Systems Gloves $ 104.50
Cleaning Systems Paper Bags $ 11.95
Con Edison Gas $ 292.13
DGR Services Inc. Ladder Sheaves $ 1,372.51
Embassy Cleaners Dry Cleaning $ 63.23
Excelsior Garage Repairs to Ladder 19 $ 4,086.00
Excelsior Garage Bumper for Ladder 19 $ 1,348.84
G & K Services Rags, Mat cleaning $ 270.54
J.A. Jackson L19 Clamps $ 10.53
Joseph Russo Fire Council Secretary Fee $ 750.00
Ken Jones Annual Testing of Backflow Prevention $ 230.00
Smith El-Dis-Co Ballast $ 193.50
Sound Shore Pest Control Exterminating $ 130.00
TMFD Reimb for Food 11/22/08 $ 74.16
Verizon Phone $ 401.24
Verizon Wireless Cell Phones $ 266.50
Villa Maria Pizza Food- Fire 21 N.Chatsworth-11/22/08 $ 137.21
Villa Maria Pizza Food-Training-11/24/08 $ 71.47
Total: $ 13,979.11
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Commissioner Fishman Aye
Commissioner Seligson Aye
Commissioner Odierna Absent
Commissioner Wittner Aye
Commissioner O'Keeffe Aye
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2. Other Fire Department Business
Commissioner Wittner noted the Fire Commission must certify the Officers for 2009—
there will be a dinner to celebrate the new Officers on January 10tH
On motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, the
Commission unanimously accepted the Fire Department Officers for 2009 as listed:
Chief of Department Sean McCarthy
1St Deputy Chief Brendan Collins
2"d Deputy Chief Joseph Russo
Department Secretary Gregory Hibbard
Financial Secretary Paul Tortorella
Treasurer David Maisel
Surgeon Dr. Peter Kingham
Chaplin's Msgr. Thomas Petrillo
Fr. Salvatore DeStefano
Sergeant At Arms Brian Payne
Department Attorney Theodore Hecht
Engine 36 Captain Michael Liverzani
Lieutenant Shaun Hughes
Engine 37 Captain David Cremins
Lieutenant Paul Tortorella
Engine 51 Captain Noah Goldberg
Lieutenant Gregory Hibbard
Ladder 19 Captain Dennis Delborgo
Lieutenant David Maisel
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, the Commission
unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Adoption of 2009 Town Budget
The approval of the Proposed 2009 Budget took place during the Public Hearing
(see above)
2. Transfer of Funds—Town Court Grant
On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson,
the following was unanimously approved,
WHEREAS, the Town has been awarded two New York State Office of
Court Administration Grants, totaling $36,542.92, for improvements to
the Town Court, and
WHEREAS, these grant funds will be used to make the following
upgrades to the Town Court:
Installation of Video/Audio Equipment
Upgrade Court Room Lighting
Install Security Chair Clamps as recommended by the Office of
Court Administration
Install enhanced signage for the Court Room
Purchase office equipment
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town
Comptroller to establish Capital Project #28-04 — Justice Court
Equipment, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Comptroller is further authorized to
transfer the Grant funds from Revenue Account H.3999 to the Capital
Project Account H.1997.1110.5001.
3. Authorization — Renewal of Retainer—Town Auditors
Deferred until January 7, 2009
4. Authorization — Housing Inspector Contracts
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson,
the following was approved
WHEREAS, as part of the certification process for the Section 8
Housing Voucher Program is the inspection of housing units
contracted in the program, and
WHEREAS, the Town will retain an independent contractor, as an
economical approach, to perform these inspections.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the `blanket'
agreement, as drafted by the Town Attorney, to be used for the
contracted inspectors as they become available, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby
authorize the Town Administrator to execute said agreements as they
become written and entered into, on behalf of the Town.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Absent
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
5. Authorization —Westchester County Contracts — Community Services
On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town
Administrator to execute and deliver to the Westchester County
Department of Health, for and on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, an
application for a permit to operate a Meals on Wheels Program, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town
Administrator to execute and deliver to the Westchester County
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Department of Health, for and on behalf of the Town of Mamaroneck, an
application for a permit to operate a Senior Center Nutrition Program.
6. Authorization — Hubbard Cubbard Contract— Lou's Lunch
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson,
the following was approved
WHEREAS, with the consolidation of the Village and Town Senior Citizen
Programs the Town is preparing to provide meals for the Senior Citizen
Center and Meals on Wheels Program, and
WHEREAS, currently the Village of Mamaroneck has contracts with
Hubbard Cubbard to provide meals at the Senior Center and Lou's Lunch
for the Meals on Wheels Program, and
WHEREAS, as an interim measure, until the Town and Westchester County
complete a formal bid document, the Town wishes to enter into agreements
with Hubbard Cubbard and Lou's Lunch , to provide meals for the Senior
Citizen Center and Meals on Wheels.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the
Town Administrator to enter into contracts with Hubbard Cubbard and
Lou's Lunch on behalf of the Town.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Absent
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
7. Authorization -- Senior Center Trust Fund
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the
following was approved
WHEREAS, as part of the overall consolidation of the Village of
Mamaroneck and the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Senior Program it is
necessary for the Town to establish a Town of Mamaroneck Senior Center
Trust Account to handle the Larchmont Senior Center Trust currently held
within the Village of Larchmont Accounts.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the
Town Comptroller to establish a Town of Mamaroneck Senior Center Trust
Fund.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Absent
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
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8. 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:
Chatsworth Gardens Condominium
14 North Chatsworth Avenue
Block: 127 Lots: 100.1 through 150.75
Town of Mamaroneck
Year Current Aggregate Reduced Aggregate
Assessment Assessment
2003 $224,200 $180,000
2004 $224,200 $190,000
2005 $224,200 $185,000
2006 $224,200 $177,000
2007 $224,200 $170,000
2008 $224,200 $170,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Absent
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
9. Salary Authorizations
Community Services
On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint
Anthony De Angelisa a Bookkeeper for the Section 8 Rental Assistance
Program in the Community Services Department effective January 5, 2009
at an annual salary of$48,767.00, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the
transfer and appointment of following part time employees from the Village
of Mamaroneck's Section 8 Program to the Town of Mamaroneck's Section
8 Program effective January 5, 2009 as provided for in the 2009 Town
Budget as follows:
B8610— Rent Subsidy Administration
Anthony Bell P/T Intermediate Clerk 20 hours $11.50/hour
Carmen Medina P/T Intermediate Clerk up to 15 hours $ 5.25/hour,
and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Miriam
Campbell a Staff Assistant, Section 8 Rental Assistance Program in the
Community Services Department, effective January 5, 2009, at an annual
salary of$48,767.00.
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The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Absent
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2009 Town Budget
the Town Board does hereby authorize the transfer and
appointment of the following part time employees from the
Village of Mamaroneck's Community Services Program as
follows:
A6772 Programs for the Aging
Elizabeth Covington P/T Recreation Leader 18 hours $15/hour
Josephine Santangelo P/T Recreation Leader 18 hours $18/hour
Anne Stone P/T Program Aide 15 hours $171hour
Christel Tippeft P/T Program Aide 15 hours $12/hour
Joanne Miller P/T Nutrition Aide 20 hours $8.75/hour
Laura Taylor P/T Outreach Worker 3 hours $16.50/hour
Agustin Lopez P/T Cleaner 1 5 hours $9.75/hour
Neville Burke P/T Bus Driver 20 hours $12/hour
William Magrino P/T Bus Driver 20 hours $12/hour
Cesar Deleon P/T Bus Driver 3 hours $13.50/hour
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Absent
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
Appointment of Administrative Intern-Court Clerk
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Amy
Lefevre a 12 month Administrative Intern with the Town Court effective
January 5, 2009 through January 4, 2010 at an annual salary of$37,783.00.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Absent
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
Recreation
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Fishmam, 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:
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Hommocks Pool
Name Position Salary Effective
Jason Corbett Early Morning Swim Lifeguard $25/session retroactive to
12/11/08
Jake Feinman Early Morning Swim Lifeguard $25/session retroactive to
12/11/08
Sarah Monaghan Early Morning Swim Lifeguard $27/session Retroactive to
12/11/08
Rob Miceli Early Morning Swim Lifeguard $25/session Retroactive to
12/11/08
Emma Kravet Lifeguard $10.50/hour Retroactive to
Swim Instructor $17.75/hour 12/11/08
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Absent
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Supervisor O'Keeffe noted she received letters from the residents at 16 and 21 N.
Chatsworth Avenue commending the Fire and Police Department's for their handling of
the fire at 21 N. Chatsworth Avenue.
SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
Supervisor O'Keeffe noted that the Village of Mamaroneck, will hold a presentation of
the Town of Mamaroneck's Revaluation Report and Forum with Tom Frey, the Town of
Mamaroneck Consultant, at their Board of Trustees Meeting on January 12, 2009.
Supervisor O'Keeffe and her fellow officials collected phone cards for Soldiers -
$3,000.00 in cards were sent abroad. She noted the generosity of the Nights of
Columbus, the American Legion and the VFW.
She wished Councilman Odierna, who is home recovering from knee surgery, a quick
recovery.
REPORT OF COUNCIL
Councilwoman Wittner noted the many events she and her fellow Board Member's
attended. The Larchmont Gardens' Civic Association's Tree Lighting, the Fire Council
Meeting at which the Town presented Citations to the Department.
Councilwoman Seligson attended the Planning Board Meeting. She also added the
Town Holiday Party to the list of events the Board Members attended.
Councilman Fishman noted the in person Little League sign up will be held on January
10, 2009.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the meeting
was unanimously adjourned 9:3513M.
Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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