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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_09_16 Town Board Minutes September 16, 2009 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON SEPTEMBER 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 4:4513M. On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the Board unanimously agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss Employment History of a particular person. EXECUTIVE SESSION Employment History WORK SESSION New York Power Authority Present were representatives from the York State Power Authority's Energy Audit Unit and representatives from the Fulcrum Group, Consultants for the Power Authority. The Power Authority evaluated energy efficiency of the Town's buildings including the Town Center, Town Garage, Ice Rink and Weaver Street Fire House. The Power Authority recommended a full feasibility study of these sites and with the assistance of the Fulcrum Group the Ice Rink. The Fulcrum Group presented to the Board six areas of potential energy savings at a total cost of 1.6 million dollars, of which $800,000.00 would be grant proposals. Reporting Requirements — NYS Retirement System The Board reviewed new reporting requirements from the Office of the State Comptroller. Mr. Altieri will review the requirements further and have additional information for the next Work Session. Cemetery Report The Board re-reviewed the Preliminary Evaluation of Mamaroneck Town Burial Grounds completed by Ms. Strangstad of Stone Faces and Sacred Spaces in December of 2008. Change of Date, Town Board Meeting The Board discussed changing the October 21St Town Board Meeting to Tuesday October 20th beginning with a Work Session at 3:OO13M. 1 September 16, 2009 Water rate Increase Present was Anthony Conetta, Director of the Westchester Joint Water Works. The Board discussed Mr. Conetta's proposal for a water rate increase. Letter regarding 15 Campbell Lane The Board reviewed a letter sent to the Zoning Board by neighbors of the property at 15 Campbell Lane. 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 Odierna, 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 Seligson, 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 (3) 20.00 911 Wear Inc. Pants & Shorts for Career Staff 1,057.00 911 Wear Inc. Clothing for Career Staff 1,012.00 911 Wear Inc. Sweatshirts for Career Staff 968.00 911 Wear Inc. Shirts for Career Staff 901.00 911 Wear Inc. Jackets &Vests for Career Staff 456.00 A & J Distributors Inc. Batteries for Air Horn 168.84 AAA Emergency Supply(P.O.) Rabbit Tool Kit 1,950.00 AAA Emergency Supply 5 Gemtor Harnesses 875.00 AAA Emergency Supply Fire Hose 774.00 Amazon Training Books 79.55 Argento & Sons Inc.(P.0) John Deere Tractor 1,999.00 Brendan Collins FF2 Exam Fee 50.00 2 September 16, 2009 Brewer Garden Hose Handles 17.96 Brewer Supplies 9.16 Cablevision Service 8/23-9/22/09 83.39 Con Ed Gas 6/1-6/30 & 6/30-7/30/09 40.10 Corsi Tire New Tire for Ladder 19 836.00 DTM Parts Supply L19 Parts 205.96 Exotic Sound Remote Start 200.00 Fire Academy FSA Emergency Services Materials 32.96 G & K Services Cleaning Service 65.65 Giacomo Service Center Flat Bed Towing 95.00 Gundelach's Part for the K12 Saw 23.73 IKON Service Contract-7/30-8/29/09 212.13 Knox Company Knox KeySecure For L19 & E36 1,068.00 Larchmont Village Cleaners Uniform Maint.-July '09 26.10 Larchmont Village Cleaners Uniform Cleaning-Duggan 19.80 Motorola Pager Repair 78.00 Mount Vernon Iron Works Aluminum Plates for E37 78.00 NOCO Energy Corp. Oil 83.41 NYC Doc's Corcraft SPCL Police Sheriff Fire Plate 13.50 Oakland Beach Deli Food for Collation Monthly Drill-Aug 211.00 Pitt Stop Auto Parts L19 Parts 331.00 Poland Springs Drinking Water Service July'09 66.91 R & L Consulting Wire for Installation of Key Secures 90.00 R & L Consulting Logitech Keyboard & Mouse 34.00 Town of Mamaroneck P.F.F.A. Life Insurance Premium August '09 220.08 Tri-City Auto Parts Oil Dry 103.92 Verizon Service 8/10-9/9/09 268.18 Verizon Wireless Service 7/27-8/26/09 301.97 Verizon Wireless Service 6/27-7/26/09 286.68 Villa Maria Pizza Food for Driver Training-8/11/09 42.52 Villa Maria Pizza Colation-Food for Sept. Drill 42.52 Warnock Dodge Rotators for Engine 36-(2) 85.12 Warnock Dodge Rotator for Engine 36 42.56 Warnock Dodge Rotator for Engine 36 42.56 Winzer Corp. Supplies 75.00 W.S. Darley & Co. Parts for Engine 37 153.20 W.S. Darley & Co. Bolt Cutters 109.90 Westech Elev. Services Inc. Maintenance for Sept. 2009 175.00 Total: $ 16,181.36 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Commissioner Fishman Aye Commissioner Seligson Aye Commissioner Odierna Aye 3 September 16, 2009 Commissioner Wittner Aye Commissioner O'Keeffe Aye 2. Fire Report August 2009. Commissioner Wittner read the Fire Report for the Month of August as submitted by Chief McCarthy as follows: August 2009 ALARM TYPE NUMBER Generals 31 Minors 17 Stills 1 Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 0 EMS 14 Drills 2 TOTAL 65 Total number of personnel responding: 801 Total time working: 21 hours and 40 minutes 3. Service Awards Second Quarter 2009 Commissioner Wittner read the Service Awards report as submitted by Chief McCarthy and accepted on motion Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Seligson 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. Consideration —Water Rate Increase Supervisor O'Keeffe introduced Anthony Conetta, Manager of Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW) who addressed the Board. Mr. Conetta gave a brief history of the WJWW including an explanation of its previous rate increases and billing practices. The Board reviewed a full schedule of rates and charges that are entered into the record as follows: 4 September 16, 2009 See Attachment B and C On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve of the Westchester Joint Water Works water rate increase of 9% effective with all water usage beginning September 1, 2009. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye ADDED ITEM Address by County Legislator, Judy Myers Legislator Myers addressed the Board regarding the recent Settlement of the Fair Housing Suit brought by the Anti-Discrimination Center of Metro New York City and the County of Westchester. She noted the complete settlement is on the County web-site for anyone to review. 2. Authorization — Inter- Municipal Agreement Westchester County— Leaf Disposal On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following was approved: WHEREAS, in order to divert additional recyclable materials from the waste stream, the County is initiating an Organic Yard Waste Management Program with Municipalities, and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck desires to participate in the Program under a five year agreement, beginning April 1, 2008 and ending March 31, 2013. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the District Member IMA between the Town of Mamaroneck and the County of Westchester effective April 1, 2008 until March 31, 2009 to pay the County at the rate of Thirteen Dollars and Forty — Nine Cents ($13.49) per ton. Then effective April 1, 2009 to pay at the rate of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) per ton which will be subject to an annual adjustment factor each subsequent year of the agreement equal to the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Administrator to execute said Inter- municipal agreement on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye 5 September 16, 2009 Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 3. Report of Bids — TA-09-07— Furnish and Deliver 1 Gasoline Powered Ice Resurfacing Machine On August 19, 2009 the Town publicly opened and read bids for Contract TA-09-07 Furnish and Deliver 1 Gasoline Powered Ice Resurfacing Machine and is hereby entered into the record as follows: Report of Bids — Contract TA-09-07 Furnish and Deliver 1 Gasoline Powered Ice Resurfacing Machine J&C Ice Technologies, Flanders, NJ $87,240.00 Charles Mueller and Sons, Mt. Clemens, MO $91,999.00 On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Fishman it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby award Contract TA-09-07 Furnish and Deliver 1 Gasoline Powered Ice Resurfacing Machine To the lowest responsible bidder meeting the Town's specifications to J&C ice Technologies, Flanders, NJ at a cost of$87,240.00. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 4. Authorization —American Reinvestment & Recovery Agreement— Nutrition Center On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was unanimously approved: WHEREAS, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds have been made available to Westchester County for certain social service programs , and WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck's Senior Center Nutrition Program has been awarded $4,500.00 in funding. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement between the County of Westchester and the Town of Mamaroneck to conduct the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) of the Older 6 September 16, 2009 Americans Act to provide social and nutritional services to residents of the Town of Mamaroneck, and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Administrator to execute said Inter- Municipal Agreement 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 5. Authorization — NY Power Authority, Energy Services Program Agreement On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the following was unanimously approved: WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck wished to participate in the Energy Services Program Project of the Power Authority of the State of New York, and WHEREAS, the Power Authority of the State of New York will provide certain energy services and/or clean energy technologies projects at certain agreed upon institutions and facilities owned by the Town of Mamaroneck with the intention of reducing energy costs and/or to realize significant environmental benefits at the facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Energy Services Program Agreement between the Power Authority of the State of New York and the Town of Mamaroneck and authorizes the Town Administrator to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. 6. Resolution — Environmental Protection Fund Grant On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe, the following was approved: New York State Department of State Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Environmental Protection Fund 2009-2010 Municipal Resolution WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck, herein called the "Municipality", after through consideration of the various aspects of the problem and study of available data, has hereby determined that certain work, as described in its application and attachments, herein called the "project", is desirable, is in the public interest, and is required in order to implement the project; and WHEREAS, ECL Article 17-14 authorizes State assistance to municipalities by means of a contract and the Municipality deems it to be in the public interest and benefit under this law to enter into a contract therewith; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT 7 September 16, 2009 RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, 1. That Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator or such person's successor in office, is the representative authorized to act in behalf of the Municipality's governing body in all matters related to State assistance under ECL Article 17- 14. The representative is also authorized to make application, execute the State Assistance Contract, submit Project documentation, and otherwise act for the Municipality's governing body in all matters related to the Project and to State assistance; 2. That the Municipality agrees that it will fund its portion of the cost of the Project and that funds will be available to initiate the Project's field work within twelve (12) months of written approval of its application by the Department of State; 3. That one (1) certified original Resolution and two copies be prepared and sent under separate cover to the Albany office of the New York State Department of State to accompany the previously submitted application for State Assistance Payments "Development of a Comprehensive Master Plan for Memorial Park". 4. That this Resolution take effect immediately. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 7. Appointment— Board of Assessment Review On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was Unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby reappoint Jaine Elkind Eney as Member B 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, 2014. 8. Appointment— Coastal Zone Management Commission On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Selisgon, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby reappoint Elizabeth Cooney as a member to the Coastal Zone Management Commission, 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 August 31, 2012, and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does 8 September 16, 2009 hereby reappoint Matthew Teitsch as a member to the Coastal Zone Management Commission, 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 August 31, 2012. 9. Approval of Certiorari 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: Enes Realty, LLC Enes Realty, LLC 332 Mamaroneck Ave. and 336-342 Mamaroneck Ave. Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Town of Mamaroneck Town of Mamaroneck Village of Mamaroneck Village of Mamaroneck Block: 907 Lot: 171: Year Assessment Reduced Assessment 2006 $22,000 $13,500 2007 $22,000 $13,500 2008 $22,000 $13,500 Block: 907 Lot: 174: Year Assessment Reduced Assessment 2006 $35,000 $24,000 2007 $35,000 $24,000 2008 $35,000 $24,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye On motion of 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: Meredith Enterprises, Inc. 521 Waverly Ave Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Block: 825 Lot: 255 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck Year Assessment Reduced Assessment 2007 $12,550 $10,900 9 September 16, 2009 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: Heeler, LP 955 Mamaroneck Avenue Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Block: 820 Lot: 249 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck Year Assessment Reduced Assessment 2007 $20,000 $13,500 2008 $20,000 $13,500 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 Councilman Odierna, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: Meredith Enterprises, Inc 523 Waverly Avenue Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Block: 825 Lot: 247 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment 2007 $ 35,350 $25,900 $9,450 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 10 September 16, 2009 10. Salary Authorization — Recreation On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Fishman, 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: SKATING SCHOOL effective 9/21/09 to 6/13/10 Alana Kelton Director $16,500 for season Kathleen Bird-loris Instructor $18/class Katrina Brewer Instructor $18/class Sara Beth Carbonaro Instructor $18/class Brad Cox Instructor $18/class Sahra English Instructor $17/class Amy DeNicola Instructor $18/class Megan Ettinger Aide $8/class Martina Dvorak Instructor $18/class Claudine Ferrara Instructor $18/class Lauren Hunt Instructor $17/class Mary Marchiselli Instructor $18/class Dianne McCray Instructor $18/class Kami Netri Instructor $18/class Catherine Ryan Instructor $18/class Amy Schliftman Instructor $17/class Julie Ann Schliftman Instructor $18/class Joanne Schroeder Instructor $16/class Rebecca Skolnick Instructor $15/class Chris Tortorella Instructor $18/class Kristi Tortorella Instructor $18/class Dorothy Vaughn-Johnson Instructor $18/class Christine Vita Instructor $18/class Judith Wolf Instructor $18/class WOMEN'S FITNESS effective 9/21/09 to 6/14/10 Sarah Lanza Instructor $50/session Mary Anne Leibowitz Instructor $50/session Susan Gedan Alternate Instructor $40/session Heike Rauls Alternate Instructor $45/session OPEN GYM effective 10/16/09 to 4/16/10 William Byron Director $75/session John Dematas Assistant Supervisor $45/session James Telesco Assistant Supervisor $45/session PIZZA BINGO effective 10/23/09 to 5/21/10 Francine Brill Assistant $12/hour Eileen Puleo Assistant $12/hour SAFE ON MY OWN effective 9/21/09 to 6/5/10 Diane Stonis Instructor $80/session HOUSE LEAGUE HOCKEY effective 11/7/09 to 3/13/10 Thomas Greason Instructor $30/hour Greg Tevere Instructor $17/hour LUNCHTIME STORY & CRAFTS effective 10/8/09 to 6/10/10 Elizabeth Leifert Instructor $45/class MEN'S BASKETBALL effective 10/5/09 to 5/6/10 William Reilly Instructor $60/session William Byron Alternate Instructor $60/session Irwin Davidson Alternate Instructor $60/session Patrick Romano Alternate Instructor $60/session EXERCISE ON THE LIGHT SIDE effective 10/8/09 to 6/11/10 Sarah Lanza Instructor $50/session Heike Rauls Alternate Instructor $45/session 11 September 16, 2009 PILATES, TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING &YOGASCULPT effective 10/1/09 to 6/14/10 Mary Ann Leibowitz Instructor $50/session VOLLEYBALL effective 11/18/09 to 5/16/10 Suzanne Elson Instructor $60/session HOMMOCKS PARK ICE RINK effective 9/8/09 to 6/13/10 Michael Alberico E.M.T. $13.00/hour Michael Baiocco Skate Guard $11.00/hour Daniel Caldarola Skate Guard $10.75/hour Richard Garner Assistant Manager $15.25/hour Custodian $15.25/hour Catherine Hughes Cashier $13.00/hour Gina Jones Cashier $13.00/hour Bobby Lunde Assistant Manager $18.75/hour Patrick Nadolske Skate Room Attendant $10.75/hour Alberto Paracchini Skate Guard $9.00/hour Veronica Pena E.M.T. $13.00/hour Jerimah Riggans Custodian $16.25/hour Brian Ritz Assistant Manager $16.75/hour Michelle Rodriguez Cashier $13.00/hour Sean Rouse Custodian $14.00/hour James Schroeder Assistant Manager $15.75/hour Joanne Schroeder Assistant Manager $18.75/hour Danny Smyth Assistant Manager $17.75/hour Nick Tunno Assistant Manager $17.75/hour HOMMOCKS POOL effective 9/14/09 to 6/18/10 John Almonte Lifeguard $9.25/hour Elissa Angarano Lifeguard $15.00/hour Rebecca Badner Lifeguard $9.00/hour Amanda Biddle Lifeguard $16.00/hour Early Morning Swim $26.00/session Swim Instructor $16.00/hour Dolphin Coach $30.00/hour Sabrinia Bieloski Alternate Manager $17.75/hour Jon Brandom Lifeguard $8.75/hour Mia Bruschi Dolphin Coach $25.00/hour Harrison Cain Lifeguard $9.00/hour Rachel Chess Lifeguard $9.25/hour Brianna Cianciulli Lifeguard $10.00/hour Chris Ciotti Lifeguard $10.50/hour Adam Corbett Lifeguard $9.25/hour Taylor DelVillar Lifeguard $9.50/hour Swim Instructor $12.00/hour Pete Doria Key Attendant $11.00/hour Joe Giordano Lifeguard $9.75/hour Antonio Issac Lifeguard $12.00/hour Early Morning Swim $25.00/session Swim Instructor $14.00/hour Craig Kalinowski Lifeguard $11.25/hour John Keenan Manager $19.00/hour Lifeguard Instructor $25.00/hour Sophie Kravet Lifeguard $8.75/hour Early Morning Swim $25.00/session David LeBlanc Lifeguard $9.00/hour Andres Legramandi Lifeguard $9.00/hour Swim Instructor $12.00/hour Stephanie Markantonis Lifeguard $8.75/hour Corrine McCrum Lifeguard $9.00/hour Rob Miceli Manager $17.50/hour Lifeguard $12.00/hour Early Morning Swim $25.00/session Zoe Morvey Lifeguard $9.25/hour Early Morning Swim $26.00/session Jeffy Myers Lifeguard $8.75/hour Maroun Najjar Lifeguard $9.00/hour 12 September 16, 2009 Wayne Pollak Manager $18.50/hour Jon Rubin Lifeguard $12.00/hour Swim Instructor $14.00/hour Kevin Saporito Lifeguard $9.50/hour Angel Skytte Manager $17.50/hour Early Morning Swim $25.00/session Jack Spader Lifeguard $8.75/hour Early Morning Swim $25.00/session Krystyna Stepien Key Attendant $10.00/hour Jamie Valentinetti Lifeguard $10.50/hour The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 11. Town Board Meeting - Change of Date On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby change the scheduled Town Board Meeting of October 21, 2009 to October 20, 2009, beginning at 3:OOPM into a Work Session and continuing into a Regular Meeting at 5:OO13M, and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Budget Calendar be amended to reflect the submission of the Tentative Budget, by the Budget Officer, to the Town Clerk and the Town Board at 3:OOPM on October 20, 2009. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—August 12, 2009 and August 21, 2009 On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Board Minutes from the meeting of August 21, 2009. Approval of the Minutes of August 12, 2009 was adjourned ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None SUPERVISOR'S REPORT 13 September 16, 2009 Supervisor O'Keeffe attended the recent Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Of discussion was the vibrancy of the Senior Center, adding the wonderful Senior Appreciation Day. They further discussed the upcoming budget as well as the ongoing discussion of revaluation. Supervisor O'Keeffe asked Mr. Maker to give a brief description of the grievance process, of which he did. REPORT OF COUNCIL Councilman Odierna noted his attendance at the Sustainability Forum presented by the County of Westchester. He requested of the Administrator that he clarify for the public more specifics with respect to the Budget Calendar and when particular items might be discussed. Councilman Odierna attended the Recreation Commission Meeting on September 8t" noting the many upcoming events taking place. He noted the receipt of written Communication from a resident requesting Work Sessions be televised. Supervisor O'Keeffe responded that this will be circulated and placed on the agenda for the next Work Session. Councilwoman Wittner attended the Fire Council Meeting on September 8t" noting the recent Grant the Fire department received. She asked Mr. Altieri to elaborate. Mr. Altieri explained that the Fire Department has received a Safer Grant through the Office of Homeland Security. This grant is an attempt to maintain participation by volunteers, similar to the Service Awards. Volunteers will be reimbursed for gasoline expenses based on their attendance. The Chiefs are working on a plan for implementation. The Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department Open House will take place on October 10tH Councilwoman Seligson gave a report on the Westchester County Sustainability Forum. The Forum is an effort by the County to help Municipalities focus on energy costs and usage reduction. Councilwoman spoke at the Forum about sewage treatment, Mr. Altieri spoke about recycling. Councilman Fishman commented on the 911 Services at Memorial Park, adding it was a fitting annual event in remembrance of what happened on September 11, 2001. Supervisor O'Keeffe elaborated on the event. Councilman Odierna asked Mr. Altieri to talk about the graffiti on the Weaver and Rockland Ave Bridge. Options for its removal were discussed. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:40 PM. Submitted by Christina Battalia, Town Clerk 14