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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_03_04 Town Board Minutes March 4, 2009 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON MARCH 4, 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 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 ABSENT: Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner WORK SESSION Website Presentation Tiffany Torres was present to demonstrate to the Town Board the new website design being created by Brian Foy Consulting. Presentation by Gordon &Yestadt Architects Mr. Gordon and Mr. Yestadt presented drawings for a residential second story addition to Gjokos Hair Salon. They have been before the Zoning Board with this proposal, but have been denied a variance. Among issues involved is the required parking needed. The Board explained the obvious difficulty with parking in the Washington Square area. Some ideas were discussed. The Board asked the architects to investigate parking options and return to the Board with ideas. Mr. Altieri will follow up with the County regarding the property at Fifth Avenue and Madison. Property Revaluation Project The Board discussed the presentation that took place at the Village of Larchmont and the Village of Mamaroneck, as presented by the Town's Consultant Thomas Frey. They discussed the questions presented and how the Town should proceed. The next step for the Town would be to create a Request for Proposal (RFP) the Board would then decide the time frame for setting a Public Hearing. Letter from Disabled On the Move, Inc. The Board read the letter from Melvyn Tanzman regarding the request by the Taylor's for a handicapped parking space on Alden Road. The letter addresses the issue of offering the space on a 6 month trial period. This idea is being favored by the Traffic Committee. The Board reiterated the issues they are confronting with respect to this request. Mr. Altieri was asked to follow up with the Alden Road Apartments regarding potential parking on their properly along Alden Road. The Board would like to follow up on possible options before making a final decision. 1 March 4, 2009 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at 8:15PM she then pointed out the location of exits. PROCLAMATIONS Supervisor O'Keeffe welcomed Mr. Totten and Mr. Sands. Supervisor O'Keeffe then welcomed Mayor Elizabeth Feld, Carmine Deluca and Clarence who were present for the Proclamations of the retirement of Phillip Totten, Jr. and Benjamin Sands. Mayor Feld read the following Proclamation: PHILLIP TOTTEN JR. WHEREAS, since July 17, 1972, Phillip Totten Jr. has dedicated thirty seven years of his life serving the public in his position with the Town of Mamaroneck and then the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission, and WHEREAS, his extensive knowledge of the community and his understanding of the needs of the residents was invaluable as the Commission sought to improve sanitation and recycling services in the Town of Mamaroneck and Village of Larchmont; and WHEREAS, we will all miss his professionalism and desire to do the best job possible; and WHEREAS, we know that one of the parts of the job that Phil will not miss are those days of working in the rain. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that on the occasion of his retirement, Supervisor Valerie Moore O'Keeffe and Mayor Elizabeth Feld as Commissioners of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission join with the members of the Town of Mamaroneck Town Board and Village of Larchmont Board of Trustees in thanking Phillip Totten Jr. for his many years of service and wish him a long and happy retirement. Supervisor O'Keeffe read the following Proclamation: PROCLAMATION — BENJAMIN W. SANDS WHEREAS, since December 4, 1971, Benjamin W. Sands has devoted thirty eight years of his life serving the public in his position with the Town of Mamaroneck and then the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission; and WHEREAS, during his time with the Town and Commission he has witnessed a great many changes in the community including the introduction of the very successful recycling programs; and WHEREAS, his knowledge of the community and its residents has made him a critical part of the program's success; and WHEREAS, most recently Ben has been best known as the operator of the Town's first ever "veggie-powered" sanitation truck. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that on the occasion of his retirement, Supervisor Valerie Moore O'Keeffe and Mayor Elizabeth Feld as Commissioners of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission join with the members of the Town of Mamaroneck Town Board and Village of Larchmont Board of Trustees in wishing Benjamin W. Sands many years of joyful retirement and even more enjoyment on the golf course. 2 March 4, 2009 Supervisor O'Keeffe and Mayor Feld both spoke warmly and with much appreciation for the service these two men have provided the Town for so many years, adding so often we recognize our Emergency personnel and forget what a vital role our Sanitation personnel play in the quality of life we enjoy in the Town and Village. Mr. Altieri praised both men for their years of dedication and service to the Town. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe and on motion of Commissioner Fishman, 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: Ernest C. Odierna Commissioner: Nancy Seligson Commissioner: David J. Fishman Absent was the following member of the Commission: Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner 1. FIRE CLAIMS Commissioner Seligson presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on Commissioner Fishman'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. 2 car washes-1/1 &1/24/09 11.00 Bound Tree Medical Gauge & Blood Pressure Unit 55.26 Cablevision Cable Service 82.33 Cleaning Systems Co. Building Cleaning Supplies 461.25 G & K Services Cleaning Services 135.27 IKON Copier Services 212.13 Poland Springs Drinking Water 79.10 Smith El Dis Co Inc. Lamps 266.75 Town of Mamaroneck Fire Dept. Reimb. For food-2/16/09 141.99 Town of Mamaroneck PFFA Life Ins. Premium-Feb. '09 220.08 Verizon Phone Service 426.87 Witmer Public Safety Group Drop Bag, Straps, Carabiners 131.43 Total: 2,223.46 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Commissioner Fishman Aye Commissioner Seligson Aye Commissioner Odierna Aye Commissioner Wittner Absent Commissioner O'Keeffe Aye 3 March 4, 2009 2. Other Fire Department Business Commissioner O'Keeffe spoke of the recent events at the Reservoir and at Saxon Woods in which dog owners went onto the frozen water to rescue their dogs. This is obviously a dangerous situation and encouraged residents to keep their dogs on leashes as required. Chief Sean McCarthy was congratulated on his recent marriage. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Fishman, seconded by Commissioner Odierna, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN ADDED ITEM The Town was asked to give a brief overview of the FCD Mamaroneck, LLC project. Mr. Altieri began by stating that the FCD Mamaroneck project has been purchased by Iron Oaks, the developer who built Sweetwater in the Village of Mamaroneck. He stated that the developers have been issued a demolition permit, but have not as yet applied for a building permit; they have until 2011 to apply for a building permit. Mr. Maker explained the affordable housing component as well as the conditions for building the parking, specifically, residents of the new building would not be able to obtain parking permits in the new deck. Lynda LeMote- Garmony, who requested the presentation, was present and asked a number of questions. She asked that the Town put on the website architectural renderings of the building. 1. Report of Bids a) TA -09-01 Street Sweeping Services The following report of bids was entered into the record as Attachment (A) at the end of the Minutes. On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following was approved WHEREAS, on February 20, 2009 the Town publicly opened and read one (1) bid for Contract TA-09-01 Street Sweeping Services. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby award Contract TA-09-01 Street Sweeping Services, to Three-D Industrial Maintenance, of Hawthorne, NY, for$720.00 a day for 2009 and $736.00 a day for 2010, and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Administrator 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 Absent O'Keeffe Aye 4 March 4, 2009 REPORT OF BIDS b) TA-09-02 Grass Maintenance— Hommocks Field and Hommocks Pool The following report of bids is entered into the record as Attachment (B) at the end of the Minutes. On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following was approved: WHEREAS, on February 20, 2009 the Town publicly opened and read eleven (11) bids for Contract TA-09-02 Grass Maintenance-Hommocks Field and Hommocks Pool. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby award Contract TA-09-02 Grass Maintenance-Hommocks Field and Hommocks Pool to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the Town's Specifications to PA Ferraro Landscaping, and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Administrator 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 Absent O'Keeffe Aye REPORT OF BIDS c) TA-09-03 Grass Maintenance— Cemeteries and Various Locations On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe, the following was unanimously agreed: WHEREAS, on February 24, 2009 the Town publically opened and read five (5) bids for Contract TA-09-03 Grass Maintenance- Cemeteries and various Locations, and WHEREAS, during the course of reviewing the bids the Town discovered an omission in the bid document that resulted in bid proposals based upon different units of work. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby reject all the bids for Contract TA-09-03 Grass Maintenance- Cemeteries and various Locations. 5 March 4, 2009 2. Authorization — Senior Citizens' Trust Fund On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe The following was unanimously approved; WHEREAS, the Village of Larchmont has maintained a small account of funds generated from donations and membership dues from Senior Citizen Program Members', and WHEREAS, with the Town of Mamaroneck assuming full responsibility for Senior Programs the Town must establish a trust fund for these funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Comptroller to establish the Senior Citizen Program Trust Fund. 3. Authorization —Ambulance Service Agreements On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the following was approved, WHEREAS, the Ambulance District charges patients directly for ambulance services and with many charges ending in collection, it is the recommendation of the Ambulance Districts billing service Evolution Concepts to enter into agreements so as the Ambulance District will receive payments directly from insurance providers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve of the provider agreements with POMCO and MVP Health Service, and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Administrator to execute said Agreements on behalf of the Town once the final wording has been approved by the Town Attorney. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Absent O'Keeffe Aye 4. Authorization — Land Survey Contract— Memorial Park On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the following was approved, WHEREAS, the Town Board has been discussing the possibility of completing a master plan for Memorial Park, and WHEREAS, knowing a survey would be critical to the master plan process to locate park features and buildings the Town issued a request for proposal, receiving three proposals ranging from $8,890.00 to 15,000.00. 6 March 4, 2009 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Administrator to enter into a contract with Ward Carpenter Engineers to complete a survey of Memorial Park at a total cost of $8,890.00, and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Comptroller to transfer funds from the General Fund Part Town into Account B7140.4002 Memorial Park in the amount of$8,890.00. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Absent O'Keeffe Aye 5. Referral to Planning Board —Amendment to Zoning Code — Parking in Residential Zones On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe It was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby refer to the Planning Board the proposed change to the Zoning Ordinance, section 240-79 (B), with respect to restrictions on off-street parking. 6. Set Public Hearing —Amendment to Zoning Code — Parking in Residential Zone On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the following was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set a Public Hearing for the proposed change to the Zoning Ordinance, section 240-79 (B) for May 6, 2009, 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. 7. Approval of Certiorari On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the following was approved RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: James Caspi d/b/a Keystone Management Company 76 Wendt Avenue Larchmont, NY, 10538 Block: 606 Lot: 302 7 March 4, 2009 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont Year Assessment Reduced Assessment 2001 $82,000 $82,000 2002 $82,000 $82,000 2003 $82,000 $82,000 2004 $82,000 $72,000 2005 $82,000 $72,000 2006 $82,000 $70,000 2007 $82,000 $69,000 2008 $82,000 $68,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Absent O'Keeffe Aye 8. 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: Hommocks Pool Antiono Issac Early Morning Swim $25/session effective 2/27/09 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Absent O'Keeffe Aye ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None SUPERVISOR'S REPORT' Supervisor O'Keeffe reported on her attendance at a Revaluation Forum, sponsored by the Gannett Newspaper with Noam Branson, Mayor of New Rochelle, Chuck Lesnick, City Council President of Yonkers, Ken Jenkins, Yonkers. The Village of Mamaroneck Farmer's Market is open at Saint Thomas' Episcopal Church on Boston Post Road Saturdays from 8:30— 12:00. 8 March 4, 2009 REPORT OF COUNCIL Councilman Odierna reported on the recent meeting of R.A.D.A.R. -very thought provoking. It was a half day event with approximately eighty people in attendance. They used an impressive electronic feature allowing for instant voting and analysis of the most important issues to prevent the use of drugs and alcohol use by our teens. R.A.D.A.R will be holding another event tomorrow at which they will discuss sites for teen events and activities. Councilman Seligson added, that the use of the electronic voting moved the agenda along quickly, enabling the facilitators to assess what were the most important issues and to have a result on the concrete next steps for the highest priority issues. Councilman Fishman said the Town is continuing to discuss issues from Traffic Committee. There are a number of exciting things to report with respect to sports and the High School. I would like to do a full report for our next meeting. In the meantime we congratulate Coach Chapparelli and the Boys Hockey team for being Section Champs, they will move on to play for State Champions this weekend. The Town Clerk noted her attendance as a recently appointed member of the Westchester County Records Commission. She also noted she was newly appointment to the New York State Archives Regional Advisory Committee, her first meeting was this morning. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:25 PM, into an Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining and Sale of Real Property. Supervisor O'Keeffe adjourned in memory of Rose M. Wysk, a long time resident of Larchmont, who has passed at the age of 102. Rose was the oldest of six children who she helped to raise. She was a strong and courageous woman whom will be missed. Submitted by Christina Battalia, Town Clerk 9