HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_11_04 Town Board Minutes NOVEMBER 4, 2009
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 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
Hommocks Pool Schedule
Village Trustee Marlene Kolbert addressed the Board. Also present was Jill Fisher, Superintendant of
Recreation. Trustee Kolbert stated she is frustrated with the limited pool hours.She is here this evening to
advocate for more hours. She was not aware of the pool opening at S:OOPM on school holidays and
vacations. She would like to see it open earlier on those days and have the hours more clearly stated. Ms.
Fisher explained that the S:OOPM opening was not a recent change, noting it has been in effect for quite
some time. Ms. Fisher also said that the hours of operation are based on usage and cost analysis.
The Board reiterated their frustration in dealing with the school administration regarding actual costs and
bill backs for services. The Board will seek additional meeting times with the school.
Visit to Archives
The Town Board visited the Town Center's 3rd Floor Archive Room. As Records Manager Officer for the
Town,the Town Clerk is in charge of maintaining the 3rd Floor Archives. Much work has been done over the
last few years to rectify a negligent situation. The Town Clerk reviewed in detail the work that has been
done.
Communication—Mr.Cyrulli, 7 Winding Brook Drive
Mr.Cyrulli has contacted the Town regarding an issue he is having with water on his property which
he feels is creating an overabundance of mosquitoes on his property. He would like the Town to add
drainage to the property adjacent to his to alleviate the problem. He also asked the Town to analyze
whether any changes caused by the Town have increased the water table. Ron Carpaneto and Steve Altieri,
have determined that the Town has done nothing to cause excess water. Councilwoman Seligson visited the
property and spoke with the homeowner. It has been determined that the adjacent property is a
designated wetland and cannot be disturbed.
The Board would like the Town Attorney to respond to Mr.Cyrulli.
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Added Item
Councilwoman Seligson reported that she spoke with the County in response to the letter received from
Robert Herbst regarding the program FitZees. The County said they do not initiate pilot programs, but could
be of help once the program got started. The County also felt the schools were a better venue for such a
program. Supervisor O'Keeffe noted her correspondence from Mr. Herbst,thanking the Board for sharing
their thoughts and ideas.
Budget Review
Present was Anthony Siligato,Town Comptroller
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilman Fishman,the Board unanimously agreed to
enter into Executive Session to discuss Employment History of a Particular Individual and Certiorari.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Employment History of a Particular Person
Certiorari
On motion of Councilman Odierna,seconded by Councilman Fishman,the Board unanimously agreed to re-
enter Work Session.
The Board reviewed a list of agencies the Town has funded previously.The Board determined that
modifications to funding should be made. Specifically,funding for COOP Day Camp will be reduced by
$6,000.00,Children's Corner funding will be eliminated and Youth Employment Service funding will be
eliminated. Although additional funding has been requested by the Community Counseling Center,their
funding will not increase for 2010.
The Board requested Mr.Altieri schedule a presentation from South East Consortium for a future Town
Board Meeting.
The next Budget Work Session on November 101"will include 2010 Capital Projects as well as Revenue.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at
8:10 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 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: 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
Odierna's motion,seconded by Commissioner Wittner,it was
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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:
Bound Tree Medical Stretcher for F.A.S.T.Team $ 545.60
Brewer Hardware Hardware for Vehicles $ 27.44
Cablevision Oct.2009 Cable $ 83.39
Corsi Tires Tire for Fleet 302/FD 2233 $ 311.64
Flower Bar Service Arrangement $ 145.00
G&K Services Cleaning Service $ 71.38
IKON Copier service 9/30-10/29/09 $ 212.13
Industrial Medicine Fitness for Duty-J.Jirgal $ 500.00
Knox Company Lock Core $ 311.00
Knox Company Lock Core $ 86.00
NOCO Energy Corp. Antifreeze $ 50.00
Oakland Beach Deli Food for Open House $ 505.90
Pitt Stop Auto Parts Auto Parts for Fleet 302& Ladder 19 $ 1,115.25
Poland Springs Drinking Water-Sept.'09 $ 86.98
Rye Ford Subaru Auto Parts for Fleet 302&FD 2233 $ 95.08
Simplex Alarm System Repair $ 548.50
Staples Three Black Chairs $ 470.02
Fire Prevention Items for Open
Sunset Printing House $ 1,079.73
Tony's Nursery Hay Bales $ 31.97
Town of
Mamaroneck PFFA Life Ins. Premium Oct.'09 $ 188.64
Verizon Telephone Service 10/10-11/9/09 $ 276.33
Villa Maria Pizza Food for Drill-10/7/09 $ 26.94
Villa Maria Pizza Food for Colation-10/21&10/26 $ 97.00
W.J.W.W. Water Service 9/30-12/31/09 $ 100.00
Total: $ 6,965.92
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. Fire Report October 2009.
Commissioner Wittner read the Fire Report for the Month of October as submitted by Chief McCarthy noting
the additional category of'Drills', as follows:
October 2009
ALARM TYPE NUMBER
Generals 24
Minors 32
Stills 0
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Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 1
EMS 23
Drills 4
TOTAL 84
Total number of personnel responding: 1191
Total time working: 40 hours and 58 minutes
3. Service Awards
Commissioner Wittner presented the Service Awards as submitted by Chief McCarthy,thereafter on
Commissioner Wittner's motion,seconded by Commissioner Fishman,the service Awards were certified as
follows:
See Attachment A
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
There being no further business to come before the Commission,on motion of Commissioner Odierna,
seconded by Commissioner Fishman,the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board
reconvened.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Approval of Certiorari
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:
Fenimore Real Estate, Inc.
711 Fenimore Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Block:831 Lot: 29
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Reduced Assessment
2007 $18,000 $14,500
2008 $18,000 $14,500
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
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On motion of Councilman Odierna,seconded by Councilwoman Wittner,it was
RESOLVED,that the Town Board does hereby approve the
following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town
Attorney:
Adeline Nolletti
215 Andrew Street
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Block:816 Lot: 229
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Reduced Assessment
2007 $11,500 $10,500
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson,seconded by Councilwoman Wittner,it was
RESOLVED,that the Town Board does hereby approve the
following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town
Attorney:
1009 West Boston Post Road, LLC
1009 West Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Block: 921 Lot: 158
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Reduced Assessment
2007 $36,000 $27,500
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 Fishman,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:
610 Fenimore Road. Inc.
610 Fenimore Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
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Block:825 Lot: 319
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Assessment Reduced Assessment
2008 $35,000 $14,600
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
2. Salary Authorization-Recreation
Recreation
On motion of Councilman Odierna,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:
Hommocks Pool effective retroactive to 10117109
Daniel Brussich Lifeguard $9.25 per hour
Erin Hayes Lifeguard $12.50 per hour
Swim Instructor $14.00 per hour
Conor Joyce Lifeguard $8.25 per hour
Hommocks Park Ice Rink effective
Alex Rosenstrach EMT $11.00 per hour
Kirk Nakamura Skate Guard $9.00 per hour
Nick Spano Skate Guard $9.00 per hour
Joseph Muratore Assistant Instructor $7.50 per hour
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES—October 20, 2009
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson,seconded by Councilman Fishman,it was
unanimously
RESOLVED,that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the
Board Minutes from the meeting of October 20,2009.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
REPORT OF COUNCIL
Councilwoman Wittner asked for an update on the communication with the Village of Larchmont, regarding
the hiring of Raquel Arce to work part time in the Assessor's office to facilitate the Village of Larchmont
Assessment roll. Supervisor O'Keeffe and Mr.Altieri stated that the Village is fully aware of the hiring of Ms.
Arce. Mr.Altieri stated he will follow-up again with the Village. Supervisor O'Keeffe, noted she sent
correspondence regarding the hiring to the Village Mayor with a cc to the Trustees.
Councilman Odierna noted the all day Budget Session was held on October 30`n,adding it can be seen on
LMC-TV. Councilman Odierna encouraged residents to look at the Budget Calendar on the Town's website
for dates and times of meetings.
Councilwoman Seligson noted that Long Island Sound will receive funding in the amount of seven (7) million
dollars through the office of Nita Lowey. Councilwoman Seligson attended the Zoning Board Meeting on
October 281"
Councilman Fishman attended the Traffic Committee Meeting on October 27`n.At the Traffic Committee
Meeting, Mr.Altieri presented a Traffic Calming Manual used by the City of New Rochelle. It is a very
effective manual to help residents study and prepare to make a case for traffic changes.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilman Fishman the meeting was unanimously
adjourned at 8:45PM.
Submitted by
Christina Battalia,Town Clerk
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