HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_03_18 Town Board Minutes March 18, 2009
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK HELD ON MARCH 18, 2009 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
Update - Community Services
Anna Danoy, Director of Community Services was present to give the Town Board an
update on the consolidation process. She spoke about how well things were going
and how well Maria Gallagher has helped bring the seniors together. She said there
was an unbelievable amount of administrative paperwork she is handling, but all in all
everything is going quite well.
On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the Town
Board unanimously agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss lease of
real property.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Lease of Real Property
On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the
Board unanimously agreed to re-enter Work Session.
Insurance Presentation
Eugene Fulton from the Coughlin Group and James Normile of Marshall & Sterling were
present to lead the discussion and give an overview of the Town's Insurance Policies.
The Board reviewed in detail the policies for all elements of the Town.
Draft Parking Plan —Washington Square Area
The Board reviewed the proposed parking plan for Washington Square and Commuter
Lot#1. The Board revisited the parking fees. They will have further discussion of fees
at the April 1St Town Board Meeting —they encourage those interested to please attend.
Update — Construction of the Parking Deck at Myrtle Blvd
The Board discussed the request by FCD Mamaroneck to extend the time to complete
the project from April 14, 2009 to May 15, 2009. It was the recommendation of the
Town's Consultant Bond Davis, that the cement deck not be poured until overnight
temperatures were consistently over 35-40 degrees. Due to the severely cold weather
the pouring of the cement has been delayed.
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Update —Traffic Signal at Myrtle Boulevard and North Chatsworth
Mr. Altieri noted that the countdown indicators have been received and are due to be
installed next week. Requests for proposals for the remainder of the installation were
received yesterday; work should be completed over the next few weeks.
Preliminary Plans — Reconstruction of the Sanitation Commission Buildings
This discussion was deferred; the Board is still awaiting additional information.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at
8:30 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 Odierna, 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 Seligson presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter
on Commissioner Odierna'a 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:
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Hydrotest, Relace Cylinder 1,065.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Hydrotest, Repair 2 Scott Packs 879.56
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Service & Repair 2 Scott Packs 537.51
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Engine Equip. 147.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Fire Exting. Replacement 135.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Scott Bottle Repair 96.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Hydrotest Scott Bottle 48.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co. Stream Light Repair 37.50
Avaya Service Contract 18.55
Brewer Hardware Battery,Safety Hasp 34.75
Cleaning Systems Cleaning Supplies 188.78
Con Edison Gas Service 21.81
Dave Walsh Building Construction Class 703.00
G & K Services Cleaning Services 135.27
Giacomo Service Center NYS Inspection 2009 10.00
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NFPA Annual Dues 2009 150.00
NOCO Energy Fuel 55.36
Pitt Stop Auto Parts Brakes for Explorer 621.75
Rickert Lock & Safe Co. Replace Combo Pack 156.00
Sound Shore Contracting Basin Waste Cleaning 85.00
Technical Electronics Inc. Radio Repair 95.00
Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 1/27/09-2/26/09 353.84
Villa Maria Pizza Food for Training 50.74
Westech Elevator Maintenance for March 2009 175.00
Total: 5,800.42
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
The Commission noted that the Department received another Homeland Security Grant
for the replacement of very old air packs; this is a nice follow up to the previous grant
received for the turn out gear.
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. Authorization — Nutrition/Transportation Agreement -Westchester County
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
unanimously approved;
WHEREAS, with the consolidation of the senior citizen and community
services programs into the Town of Mamaroneck programs the Town is
now eligible for all of the subsidies available for the nutrition and
transportation programs offered through the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the
agreements between the Town of Mamaroneck and Westchester County for
subsidies for the bus transportation, nutrition center and meals-on-wheels
programs, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the
Town Administrator to execute said contracts and associated documents
on behalf of the Town.
2. Authorization — Financial Management Software Agreement— KVS
On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
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RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby accept the
proposal by KVS Information Systems for the financial management
software for the Town, at an initial cost of$67,644, which included 66 hours
of training at $8,200, and a first year maintenance and support fee of
$11,789, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the
Town Administrator to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town, after
final approval of the agreement by the Town Attorney.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
3. Authorization — Town and Westchester County Property Tax Warrant
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that Anthony S. Siligato, Receiver of Taxes of the Town of
Mamaroneck is hereby commanded pursuant to the provision of the Westchester
County Tax Law, Article 16, Chapter 852, Laws of 1948, as amended, and also
pursuant to resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck adopted
March 18, 2009, by authority of Chapter 313 of Laws of 1934, to receive and
collect from the several persons named in the Assessment Roll hereunto
annexed by the Westchester County Tax Law, Article 16, Chapter 852 of the
Laws of 1948, as amended, for the neglect to pay the Judicial, County, Town and
Town District Taxes, charges for services, exemptions removed, and water
arrears after the levy thereof as follows:
Judicial and County Taxes $36,096,487.00
Town and Town District Taxes 19,066,155.00
Charges for Services - 0 -
Exemptions removed - 0 -
Water arrears - 0—
$55,162,642.00
And you are hereby directed to deposit to the credit of the Town of Mamaroneck
into the JP Morgan Chase Bank, all of such monies so collected by you by virtue
of this warrant.
And you are further commanded to make and file with the undersigned, the
Supervisor of the Town of Mamaroneck, as required by the Westchester County
Tax Law, Article 16, Chapter 852, Laws of 1948, as amended, the reports
provided for therein.
And you are further directed and commanded to proceed as directed and
authorized by said Westchester County Tax Law, Article 16, Chapter 852, Laws
of 1948, as amended.
And in case any person named in said Assessment Roll shall neglect or refuse
to pay his taxes or penalties (after giving the notices and waiting the time as
specified in said Act) you are hereby authorized to collect the said taxes and
penalties with the costs and charges of such collections in the manner provided
by the Westchester County Tax Law, Article 16, Chapter 852 of the Laws of 1948,
as amended, and for so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant.
Given under my hand and seal at the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
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New York, on the 18th day of March 2009.
4. Set Public Hearing —Amendment to Special Permit/Contract FCD Mamaroneck,
LLC
Mr. Maker explained that FCD Mamaroneck had requested the Town amend the Special
permit whereby extending the time to complete the Parking Deck from April 14, 2009 to
May 15, 2009. Mr. Maker further explained that it was the recommendation of the
Town's Engineer Bond Davis, that the cement deck not be poured until overnight
temperatures were consistently over 35-40 degrees. Due to the severely cold weather
the pouring of the cement has been delayed. Mr. Maker advised the Board that under
these circumstances the amendment is warranted. The Board will need to set a Public
Hearing as required for any amendment to a special permit.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does
hereby set the date for a Public Hearing on the
Amendment to the Special Permit, FCD Mamaroneck, LLC
for April 1, 2009 at 8:15 PM or as soon thereafter as is
possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W.
Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York, 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 be posted.
5. Salary Authorization
Community Services
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby
appoint Ed Shaw a Senior Bus Driver for the Senior Center effective
March 16, 2009 at an hourly rate of$13.50.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
Highway Department
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint
Joseph Giordano a part time driver with the Highway Department, to pick up donated
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vegetable oil on a scheduled route basis for the Town Garage, effective March 16, 2009,
at an hourly rate of$12.00 per hour.
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 Councilman Odierna, 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:
Hommocks Pool
Brian Davidson Lifeguard $8.50 per hour effective 3/13/09
Andres Legramandi Lifeguard $8.25 per hour effective 3/13/09
Lindsay Naughton Lifeguard $10.00 per hour effective 3/13/09
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
6. Appointment—Zoning Board of Appeals
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Fishmam, the
following was approved
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the Alternate Member A of the Zoning
Board Appeals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby
appoint Robert Viner, as Alternate Member A of the Zoning Board
of Appeals, 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 December 31, 2010.
7. Approval of Certiorari
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the
following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town
Attorney:
Marvil Building Corp.
418-424 Mamaroneck Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Block: 907 Lot: 49
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
2007 $24,600 $17,000
2008 $24,600 $17,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O'Keeffe Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES— February 25, 2009 and March 4, 2009
On motion of Councilman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does
hereby approve the Board Minutes from the meetings
of, February 25, 2009 and March 4, 2009.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Irving Scharf, 334 Richbell Road, spoke about reassessment. He disagrees with the
current manner of assessment and addressed the Board with a number of his proposed
changes.
Bryan Rohman of the Larchmont Gardens' Civic Association announced the
Association's Annual Meeting, tentatively set for May 4, 2009. He then asked the Board
to update a few items; the timing for the spring summer plantings along the Brook, the
status for repairing of the new sidewalks along the Brook (he handed the Board
pictures of the sidewalk).
Mr. Rohman was given updates with specifics on the repairing of the sidewalks.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
Supervisor O'Keeffe reported that she has been actively involved with the Joint Water
Works and other municipal endeavors, and deferred to her colleagues for their reports
REPORT OF COUNCIL
Councilman Odierna noted the wonderful Senior Center St. Patrick's Day celebration.
He attended the R.A.D.A.R meeting at which they were discussing possible sites for
teen activities. He attended the WMOA meeting and the Summit meeting at which New
Rochelle's Mayor Noam Bramson led a discussion on the future of New Rochelle. The
Summit also discussed the role of the Human Rights Commission.
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Councilwoman Wittner stated she was delighted to be back. She is so appreciative of
all the notes and cards she has received.
Councilwoman Seligson attended the D.A.R.E. graduation, noting what a great job
Officer Rui has been doing. She attended the Planning Board Meeting last week. She
is so glad to have Councilwoman Wittner(Phyllis) back in fighting shape.
Councilman Fishman noted Traffic Committee has been postponed until next week. He
congratulated our High School Coach Mike Chapparelli for taking his team to the State
finals in Utica; unfortunately they lost the championship game. He further
congratulated Sean Hagen who was named player of the year for Division 1, as well as
the number of players who were chosen to play for the State team.
Mr. Altieri reported on the closing of Myrtle Boulevard for the installation of the panels
for the new parking deck.
ADJOURNMENT
Supervisor O'Keeffe closed the meeting in memory of Robert "Bing" Millar who passed
away. Bing was a WWII Veteran who was a wonderful supporter of the Town. He could
be seen taking pictures at events and sending them to everyone; it was a wonderful
gift.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, Supervisor
the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:3513M.
Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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