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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_12_16 Town Board Minutes December 16, 2009 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON DECEMBER 16,2009, BEGINNING AT 5:00 PM IN CONFERENCE ROOM A AND CONTINUING 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 Call to Order On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilwoman Seligson the Work Session was unanimously opened at 5:10PM. WORK SESSION NYGIS—Presentation A NYGIS representative gave a second presentation to the Town Board of the NYGIS program, which is currently being installed in a number of Town Departments. Elizabeth Paul,the Town's Environmental Planner was also present. Red Bridge Repair The Board briefly discussed the repairs being done at Red Bridge. It was noted that the City of New Rochelle is taking the lead on these repairs with the Town of Mamaroneck paying 50%of the costs,for a total cost to the Town of$6,500.00. Remembrance Tree-Correspondence from Rene Amato The Board discussed a request by Rene Amato to place a bench at the site of the Remembrance Tree at Weaver Street and Palmer Ave. The Board would prefer a different location. Supervisor O'Keeffe will respond directly to Ms.Amato. Mamaroneck School Board Dr. Paul Fried,Superintendant of Schools and Linnet Sei, President of the School Board presented to the Town Board the current Budget situation the School is currently facing. The presentation was an abbreviated version of the presentation that has been given to the public. Dr. Fried stated that his Department is in the process of answering hundreds of resident emails. It was noted that the full presentation in Power Point is available on the school web site. Fire Department Grants Fire Chief Sean McCarthy,2nd Deputy Chief Joe Russo,Fire Fighter Denis Delborgo,gave the Town Board an update on the various grant opportunities, most specifically,the SAFER 1 December 16, 2009 program. This grant establishes an incentive program for volunteer firefighters to participate in training programs,through fuel/mileage reimbursement and junior firefighter scholarships. Parking Regulations—Lester Place, Myrtle Blvd &Madison Avenue Mr. Maker discussed the current legislation to establish Resident Only Parking on Lester Place, as well as the installation of parking meters along Myrtle Blvd and Madison Ave. The Public Hearing for Parking Meters along Myrtle Blvd and Madison Ave will take place this evening; Resident Only Parking on Lester Place is set for January 20. Update on Iron Oaks The Board received an update on the Iron Oaks Project. The Board stressed the need to put pressure on Iron Oaks to address the condition of the homes on Maxwell Avenue. Recreation Program Subsidies The Board discussed the issue of Recreation subsidies as they relate to the Recreation Commission's ability to set fees. Mr.Altieri is scheduled to meet again with the Recreation Commission and will report back to the Town Board on that Meeting. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at 8:40 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 Odierna presented fire claims for authorization of payment,thereafter on Commissioner Wittner's motion,seconded by Commissioner Odierna,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: 911 Wear Dress Uniforms&Patches $ 973.20 911 Wear Dress Uniform:Collins& Patches $ 504.75 911 Wear Game Quilt Vest $ 46.00 A&M Industrial Supply Repair to C.O. Detector System $ 637.00 2 December 16, 2009 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Foam $ 416.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Gaskets $ 74.25 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Repair Fire Hose $ 40.00 Cablevision Cable Service 11/23-12/22/09 $ 83.39 Con Edison Gas Service 10/29-12/1/09 $ 23.13 DTM Parts Supply Filter for Rescue 6 $ 99.58 Hills Signs Reflective Markers for Equip. $ 212.00 Larchmont Village Cleaners Uniform Cleaning-Nov.-Brown/McCarthy $ 30.60 NFPA NFPA 2010 Dues $ 150.00 Pitt Stop Auto Parts Parts for Fleet 302 $ 198.00 Printwear Plus Embroidery for Safety Jackets $ 96.00 Robert's Rain Coats(8) $ 510.00 Verizon Wireless Cell Service 10/27-11/26/09 $ 302.19 Westech Elev.Services Elevator Maint. Dec. '09 $ 175.00 Total: $ 4,571.09 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 Officers for 2010 Commissioner Wittner noted the Fire Commission must certify the Officers for 2010—there will be a reception to install the new officers on January 23rd On motion of Commissioner Fishman,seconded by Commissioner Seligson,the Commission unanimously accepted the Fire Department Officers for 2010 as listed: Chief of Department Sean McCarthy V Deputy Chief Brendan Collins 2"d Deputy Chief Joseph Russo Department Secretary Greg Hibbard Financial Secretary Paul Tortorella Treasurer David Maisel Surgeon Dr. Peter Kingham Chaplains Mgsr.Thomas Petrillo Father Salvatore DeStefano Sergeant At Arms Peter Perciaseppe Department Attorney Theodore Hecht Engine 36 Captain Shaun Hughes Lieutenant Thomas Broderick Engine 37 Captain Joseph Mirabella Lieutenant Paul Tortorella Engine 51 Captain Noah Goldberg Lieutenant Greg Hibbard 3 December 16' 2009 Lodder19 Captain OennisOe|borgo Lieutenant David Maisel AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Report of Bid-TA-OS-2O Memorial Park Pump Station Control Repairs The Report of Bids—Contract TA-09-20 is entered into the record as follows: � Town of Mamnavoneck Memorial'P,ark Pu m p Station Contr*NRmpaims (7,amtracITAW20 Bid0npvmi�n 'rkuw&"y,,Deamberkk 2009~o1,010AN1 Nam Flaw1horim.NY 10512 N)Box 687,OneSenaqua Wad Micbad Rear Cr4plon-m-Rudson N11 10$20 Pumping serviceR,10c, (7,32)*994540 (732)469,51,912 No,Ifid Rvlurne4 On motion of Councilwoman Seligson,seconded by Councilman Fishman,the following was approved: WHEREAS,on December 1O\2OOS,the Town publicly opened and read four bids for Contract TA-OS-2O. NOW THEREFORE BE |T RESOLVED,that the Town Board does hereby award Contract TA-09-20 Memorial Park Pump Station Control Repairs tothe lowest responsible bidder,West-Fair Electric, Inc, Hawthorne, NY, ata total cost of$3S,76O.00, and 4 December 16, 2009 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 Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 2. Report of Bid-TA-09-18 Senior Nutrition Congregate Meals The Report of Bids—Contract TA-09-18 is entered into the record as follows: Horizon Food Service of New Rochelle $4.45 in 2010,$4.50 in 2011 and $4.55 in 2012 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilman Fishman,the following was approved WHEREAS,on December 15,2009 the Town publicly opened and read one bid for Contract TA-09-18 Senior Nutrition Congregate Meals. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Town Board does hereby award Contract TA-09-18 Senior Nutrition Meal Services to the lowest responsible bidder, Horizon Food Services, New Rochelle, NY, at a total cost per meal as follows: $4.45 in 2010 $4.50 in 2011 $4.55 in 2012; 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 Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 3. Report of Bid-TA-09-19 Senior Home Delivered Meal Services The Report of Bids—Contract TA-09-19 is entered into the record as follows: 5 December 16, 2009 Horizon Food Service of New Rochelle 2010 2011 2012 $5.75—hot meal $6.00—hot meal $6.25-hot meal $5.50—cold meal $5.75—cold meal $6.25-cold meal On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilwoman Seligson,the following was approved: WHEREAS,on December 15,2009 the Town publicly opened and read one bid for Contract TA-09-19 Senior Home Delivered Meal Services. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Town Board does hereby award the bid TA-09-19,Senior Home Delivered Meal Services"Meals on Wheels"to Horizon Food Services at per meal price as follows; 2010 2011 2012 $5.75—hot meal $6.00—hot meal $6.25- hot meal $5.50—cold meal $5.75—cold meal $6.25-cold meal 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 Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye TAKEN OUT OF ORDER 5. Authorization—Bond Resolutions On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was approved: BOND RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER 16, 2009. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, THE ISSUANCE OF $145,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF CERTAIN TOWN CENTER BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, IN AND FOR SAID TOWN. 6 December 16, 2009 WHEREAS,the capital project hereinafter described,as proposed, has been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act,which regulations state that Type II Actions will not have a significant effect on the environment; NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,Westchester County, New York,as follows: Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of Town Center Building improvements,in and for the Town of Mamaroneck,Westchester County, New York,including equipment, machinery,apparatus,appurtenances,and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith,there are hereby authorized,subject to permissive referendum,to be issued $145,000 bonds of said Town pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of said specific object or purpose is$145,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of the $145,000 of bonds of the Town authorized to be issued therefore. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is twenty-five years, pursuant to subdivision 12(a)(1)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. 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,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 5. 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 6. All other matters,except as provided herein relating to such bonds,including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds,appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds(and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the Town by the facsimile signature of the Supervisor, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the Town),the date,denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment,and also including the consolidation with other issues,shall be determined by the Supervisor. 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 52.00 of the Local Finance Law,as the Supervisor shall determine. Section 7. 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 8. 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, 7 December 16, 2009 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 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 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 M.O'Keeffe VOTING Aye On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the following was unanimously approved, BOND RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER 16,2009. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $55,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PARKING METERS, IN AND FOR SAID TOWN. BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the purchase and installation of new parking meters at the Town public parking facilities, in and for the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, including incidental expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued$55,000 bonds of said Town pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of said specific object or purpose is$55,000 and that the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of the$55,000 of bonds of the Town authorized to be issued therefor. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is five years,pursuant to subdivision 50 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 not exceed five years. Section 4. 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, the chief fiscal 8 December 16, 2009 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 5. 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 6. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto,prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds,prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds,providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds(and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the Town by the facsimile signature of the Supervisor,providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the Town), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates,place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues,shall be determined by the Supervisor. 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 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine. Section 7. 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 8. 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 9. This resolution, which takes effect immediately,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. 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 M. O'Keeffe VOTING Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 9 December 16, 2009 6. Set Public Hearing—Parking Regulations—Lester Place, Madison Ave., Myrtle Blvd. PARKING METERS ON MYRTLE BLVD&MADISON AVENUE On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilman Odierna,it was unanimously RESOLVED,that the Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public Hearing on" Parking Meters on Myrtle Boulevard and Madison Avenue" Law for January 6, 2010,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 is posted. RESIDENTIAL PARKING SYSTEM FOR LESTER PLACE 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 a "Residential Parking System for Lester Place" Law,for January 20,2010. 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 is posted. 7. Salary Authorization—Recreation Recreation On motion of Councilman Fishman,seconded by Councilwoman Seligson,it was RESOLVED,that as provided for in the 2009 Town Budget the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Jenny Danoy Office Aide $6.00 per hour Effective 12/21/09 HOMMOCKS POOL Shira Korn Lifeguard $10.25/hour effective/retroactive To 12/8/09 Lindsay Naughton Lifeguard $10.00/hour effective to 12/12/09 Thomas Spader Lifeguard $10.00/hour effective 12/12/09 Laura Hausch Lifeguard $9.50/hour effective 12/12/09 Hannah Yue Lifeguard $9.25/hour effective 12/12/09 ART PROGRAMS Erica Siciliano Instructor $20.00/hour effective retroactive to 12/10/09 10 December 16, 2009 HOMMOCKS PARK ICE RINK Larry Oberman Alternate Skate Guard $9.00/hour effective retroactive to 12/8/09 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye COMMUNITY SERVICES On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe,seconded by Councilwoman Seligson,it was RESOLVED,that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the appointment of Krista Gallagher as a seasonal office assistant with Community Services, effective December 11,2009 at a rate of$9.50 an hour,and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the appointment of Sean Gallagher as a seasonal office assistant with Community Services effective December 11,2009 at a rate of$9.50 an hour. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye TOWN CLERK On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe,seconded by Councilwoman Fishman,it was RESOLVED,that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the appointment of Corinne Ruggireri as a temporary office assistant in the Town Clerk's Office,to help facilitate the moving of the archives,for the period from December 14, 2009 thru December 29, 2009 at a rate of$9.50 an hour. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 8. Approval of Certioraris On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilwoman Seligson,it was 11 December 16, 2009 RESOLVED,that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: Thomas Salese 2372 Boston Post Road Larchmont, NY 10538 Block: 615 Lot: 235 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment 2006 $29,700 $28,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye On motion of Councilman Odierna,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: Gunther Hochhauser 2335 Boston Post Road Larchmont, NY 10538 Block: 701 Lot: 156 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment 2006 $30,000 $25,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye On motion of Councilman Odierna,seconded by Councilwoman Seligson,it was RESOLVED,that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: 12 December 16, 2009 Iva and Rachel Kriegel 2081 Boston Post Road Larchmont, NY 10538 Block: 705 Lot: 328 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment 2006 $28,000 $22,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye On motion of Councilman Odierna,seconded by Councilwoman Seligson,it was RESOLVED,that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: Sound Shore Storage II, LLC 628 Waverly Avenue Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Block:826 Lot: 61 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment 2008 $58,000 $47,000 2009 $58,000 $45,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 2,2009 Deferred until next meeting ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Irving Scharff,334 Richbell Road,addressed the Board and commented upon Revaluation. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 13 December 16, 2009 REPORT OF COUNCIL Councilman Fishman attended the Consolidation/Shared Services Committee Meeting. He reported there is a new member for the Village of Mamaroneck. Councilman Fishman reported on the Traffic Committee Meeting, noting an issue with the Staple's Parking Lot and resident parking. Councilwoman Seligson,commented on the very nice holiday party organized by the Town staff. Councilwoman Seligson reported on the completion of the Conservation Area Pathway leading from the Flint Park Conservation Area to the Town Hommock's Conservation Area. Councilwoman Wittner thanked Liz Paul,Town Environmental Planner,for her work on the completion of the pathway mentioned by Councilwoman Seligson. Councilman Odierna attended the League of Woman Voters' Breakfast at Hector's in Mamaroneck. Councilman Odierna noted the tree lighting held by the Larchmont Gardens'Civic Association. The Village of Mamaroneck held their Organizational Meeting at the Emelin, he wished all the newly elected officials good luck. The Recreation Commission held their meeting on December 8,of note was their discussion of fees. Councilman Odierna also made note of his attendance at the Summit Meeting at the Nautilus Diner. Supervisor O'Keeffe mentioned the Martin Luther King,Jr.Celebration being held on January 12,2010. Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins will be the speaker. There are wonderful things planned for this event. Supervisor O'Keeffe thanked everyone involved for their hard work. Supervisor O'Keeffe thanked Detective Reynolds for coordinating the holiday party. On motion of Councilwoman Seligson,seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe,the Board unanimously agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss Employee History of a particular person (s). EXECUTIVE SESSION Employee History ADJOURNMENT On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe,seconded by Councilwoman Wittner the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 11.10 PM. Submitted by Christina Battalia,Town Clerk 14