HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_02_04 Town Board Minutes February 4, 2009
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON FEBRUARY 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
Human Rights Commission (HRC)
Sabrina Fiddelman, acting Chair of the HRC, was present. The Board is continuing the
conversation which began with the two previous Chairs of the Commission as to the
direction the Commission should be taking. The Board noted that once a case has been
heard by the Town's Commission it cannot be referred to the County. This is a potential
detriment to our residents, who could be better served through the County. All agreed the
County is running an excellent and effective Commission. Ms. Fiddelman, mimicking her
predecessors, would like to see the Commission reformed into a Committee whose role and
purpose should be redefined. The Board would like to put a panel of interested and
informed citizens together with the help of a facilitator to discuss the needs of the
Community and the role of a Human Rights Committee.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board met with Robert Viner as a possible alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals as
well as an alternate for the Planning Board. The Board reviewed Mr. Viner's resume and
discussed the role of Alternate Member for these two Boards. Mr. Viner will attend each of
these Board Meetings as an observer and will meet again with the Town Board.
On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the Board
unanimously agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss Employment History
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Employment History
On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the Board
unanimously agreed to resume the Work Session.
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Cabot Road
The Board reviewed the request of Francis and Joanne DeCabia of
Cabot Road to consider relocating the Guardrails of the Commuter Parking Lot; the
DeCabia's currently have an application before the Zoning Board of Appeals. If the Town
Board should approve the relocation of the Guardrails the DeCabia's would need three
variances instead of five. Relocating of the guardrails would permanently remove two (2) to
four(4) parking spaces in the Commuter Lot. The DeCabia's contend that Cabot Road is a
mapped street, having been so since the installation of Interstate 95, and therefore the
location of the Commuter Parking Lot is effectively in the Road. The Town will not, at this
time, grant the request and relocate the guardrails.
Federal Stimulus Package
The Board reviewed the list of projects submitted by the Town to Congresswoman Nita
Lowey's and State Senator Oppenheimer's Offices'.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Councilwoman Seligson briefed the Board on her attendance at the Zoning Board of
Appeals. She informed Bill Maker that the Zoning Board would like him to review a few Town
Laws.
On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the Board
unanimously agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss Employment History
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Employment History
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at
PM she then pointed out the location of exits.
PROCLAMATION — Leonard M. Verrastro, Mamaroneck Village Manager
Supervisor O'Keeffe read the following Proclamation
PROCLAMATION - LEONARD M. VERRASTRO
WHEREAS: Leonard M. Verrastro,Village Manager of the Village of Mamaroneck, is retiring
after many years of dedicated service to our community; and
WHEREAS: After a professional career in public accounting with Ernst & Ernst
having attained the position of Audit Supervisor, Lenny joined Peckham
Industries as Assistant Comptroller, eventually becoming
Comptroller/Treasurer; and
WHEREAS: In 1981 Lenny was appointed Clerk-Treasurer for the Village of
Mamaroneck by then Mayor Suzi Oppenheimer and was then re-
appointed as Clerk-Treasurer for eleven (11) two-year terms by Mayors
Noto, Lanza, Chapin, and Trifiletti. During this time, he became Acting
Interim Village Manager three (3) times and was appointed Village
Manager in October 2003; and
WHEREAS: In addition to performing his duties as Village Manager, Lenny's
professional affiliations include serving as President of the NYS
Association of City and Village Clerks (1991-1992). In 1998 he received
the "Clerk of the Year" award in recognition of outstanding service to
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the Association and the community. He was also a co-founder and
past-president of the Westchester County Clerks and Finance Officers
Association and has been a member of the Government Finance
Officers Association, NY State City County Mgmt Assoc. and American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants and received their designation
as a Certified Municipal Clerk, a position held by only 69 other NY State
municipal clerks at the time. He has served as the NYS Conference of
Mayors (NYCOM) affiliate representative and the NYS Region 9
Representative.; and
WHEREAS: Lenny has been active as past president of the Mamaroneck Lions Club
and has also served as a Board member for Youth Employment Service
(YES) and Don Bosco Community Center in Port Chester; and
WHEREAS: Lenny will be retiring and enjoy more time with his wife of 39 years
Linda, daughter Lisa Marie and son-in-law William Jackson, and
granddaughter Liliana.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Valerie Moore O'Keeffe, Supervisor of the Town
of Mamaroneck, and the Town Board members hereby congratulate and thank Leonard M.
Verrastro for his many years of service to our community and extend best wishes for
whatever endeavors he pursues in the future.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — Improvement of Facilities of the Town of Mamaroneck
Sewer District
The following notice of Public Hearing was entered into the record:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York, will meet in the Town Hall, in Mamaroneck,
New York, in said Town, on February 4, 2009 at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing
Time, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing upon a certain map,
plan and report, including an estimate of cost, in relation to the proposed
increase and improvement of the facilities of the Mamaroneck Sewer District,
in said Town, being the planning, design, engineering and reconstruction of
control panels at the Maxwell Avenue Pump Station in and for said District,
including original furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus, as well
as incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum
estimated cost of$66,000.
Said improvements have 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 ("SEQRA"), the implementation of which as proposed will not
result in any significant environmental effects and the documentation
relating to SEQRA is available in the office of the Town Clerk for inspection
during normal office hours.
At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the
subject matter thereof.
Dated:Mamaroneck, New York,
January 24, 2009.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK
Christina Battalia
Town Clerk
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the Public
Hearing was unanimously opened.
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Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the bond.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the Public
Hearing was unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe, the following was
approved
In the Matter
of
The Increase and Improvement of
Facilities of the Consolidated Sewer : PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER
District in the Town of Mamaroneck,
Westchester County, New York
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
New York, has duly caused to be prepared a map, plan and report including an
estimate of cost, pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law, relating to the
proposed increase and improvement of the facilities of the Consolidated Sewer
District, in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, consisting
of, design planning, engineering and reconstruction of the control panels at the
Baldwin Avenue Pump Station, including original furnishing, equipment,
machinery and apparatus, as well as incidental costs and expenses in connection
therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of$66,000, and
WHEREAS, at a meeting of said Town Board duly called and held on January 21,
2009, an Order was duly adopted by it and entered in the minutes specifying the
said Town Board would meet to consider reconstruction of the control panels at
the Baldwin Avenue Pump Station of the Consolidated Sewer District in said Town
at a maximum estimated cost of$66,000, and to hear all persons interested in the
subject thereof concerning the same at the Town Hall, in Mamaroneck, New York,
in said Town, on February 4, 2009 at 8:15 o'clock P.M., Prevailing Time; and
WHEREAS, said Order duly certified by the Town Clerk was duly published and
posted as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held at the time and place set forth in said
notice, at which all persons desiring to be heard were duly heard; NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDERED, by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
New York, as follows:
Section 1. Upon the evidence given at the aforesaid public hearing, it is hereby
found and determined that it is in the public interest to make improvements to the
Consolidated Sewer District, in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County,
New York, consisting of, design planning, engineering and reconstruction of the
control panels at the Baldwin Avenue Pump Station, including original furnishing,
equipment, machinery and apparatus, as well as incidental costs and expenses
in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of$66,000.
Section 2. This Order shall take effect immediately.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Absent
O'Keeffe Aye
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On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the
following was approved
BOND RESOLUTION DATED FEBRUARY 4, 2009.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $66,000 BONDS OF THE
TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY
THE COST OF THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE
CONSOLIDATED SEWER DISTRICT, IN THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK,
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK.
WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described 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, the implementation of which as
proposed, will not result in any significant environmental effects; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions heretofore duly had and taken in
accordance with the provisions of Section 202-b of the Town Law, and more
particularly an Order dated the date hereof, said Town Board has determined
it to be in the public interest to reconstruct the control panels at the Baldwin
Avenue Pump Station in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New
York, at a maximum estimated cost of$66,000; NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by 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
increase and improvement of the facilities of the Consolidated Sewer District,
consisting of design planning, engineering and reconstruction of the control
panel at the Baldwin Avenue Pump Station, including original furnishing,
equipment, machinery and apparatus, as well as incidental costs and
expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of$66,000,
there are hereby authorized to be issued $66,000 bonds of said Town
pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 2. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing of said
specific object or purpose is by the issuance of the $66,000 serial bonds of
said Town authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness
of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is forty years pursuant to
subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is
hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds
herein authorized will exceed five years.
Section 4. 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. To the extent not paid from monies raised from
said Consolidated Sewer District as applicable in the manner provided by
law, 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 5. 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 serial 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.
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Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale,
conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the
Supervisor, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and
award the bonds in such manner as she shall deem best for the interests of
said Town, including, but not limited to, the power to sell said bonds to the
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation; provided, however,
that in the exercise of these delegated powers, the Supervisor shall comply
fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of
the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt
of the Supervisor shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds,
who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money.
Section 7. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the
serial bonds herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities
and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the
manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other
issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds with substantially level or
declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the Supervisor, the
chief fiscal officer of such Town. 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 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the
Supervisor shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local
Finance Law.
Section 8. The Supervisor is hereby further authorized, at his or her sole
discretion, to execute a project finance and/or loan agreement, and any other
agreements with the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation and/or the New York State Environmental Facilities
Corporation, including amendments thereto, and including any instruments
(or amendments thereto) in the effectuation thereof, in order to effect the
financing or refinancing of the specific object or purpose described in
Section 1 hereof, or a portion thereof, by a bond, and/or note issue of said
Town in the event of the sale of same to the New York State Environmental
Facilities Corporation.
Section 9. The power to issue and sell notes to the New York State
Environmental Facilities corporation pursuant to Section 169.00 of the Local
Finance Law is hereby delegated to the Supervisor. Such notes shall be of
such terms, form and contents as may be prescribed by said Supervisor
consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 10. 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 11. 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 12. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be
published in summary form in the official newspaper, 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:
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The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Absent
O'Keeffe Aye
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe and on motion of Commissioner
Fishman, seconded by Commissioner Odierna, the Board of Fire Commissioners was
unanimously declared open.
Present:
Commissioner: Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna
Commissioner: Nancy Seligson
Commissioner: David J. Fishman
Absent:
Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner
1. FIRE CLAIMS
Commissioner Odierna presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on
Commissioner Odierna'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:
AAA Emergency Supply Co. 02 Cylinder Maint. 45.00
AAA Emergency Supply Co. CO2 Exting. Service 25.00
Amazon.com Furniture for Office 604.90
Brewer Hardware Brooms & Gloves 46.75
Brewer Hardware Tools & Supplies 39.54
Cablevision Cable TV 82.33
IKON Copier 212.13
Metrocom Wireless Microphones 280.00
New England Sportswear Uniform for K.Mueller 372.89
Poland Springs Drinking Water 49.39
Proftech Office Supplies 109.02
Ryan McErlean Temp.Services 1/12 &1/19/09 168.00
Sound Shore Contracting Urinal Repair 85.00
Sound Shore Fire Chief's Assoc. 2009 Dues 300.00
Town of Mamaroneck P.F.F.A. Life Ins. Premium Jan.'09 220.08
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Tri-City Auto Parts Building Supplies 238.10
Vail Chevrolet Replace Key & Remote for Tahoe 179.68
Vail Chevrolet Replace Speakers in Tahoe 79.24
Verizon Phone Service 1/10-2/9/09 505.61
Villa Maria Pizza Food for Training 1/22/09 54.68
West. Cty. Assoc. of Fire Chiefs 2009 Dues 200.00
Total: 3,222.44
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
2. Other Fire Department Business
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of
Commissioner Seligson, seconded by Commissioner Fishman, the Commission
unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Appointment— Board & Commissions
Deferred
2. Authorization — Electronic Records Management Software Agreement
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the
Agreement for the purchase of an electronic document management
system Laserfiche, offered by General Code, at a cost of$37,881, with a
two year service support cost of$5,621.00, 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.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Absent
O'Keeffe Aye
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3. Authorization — Capital Project#28-5, Sheldrake River Improvements
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following
was approved;
WHEREAS, in 2006 the Town received a New York State Grant in the
amount of$125,00, for improvements to the Sheldrake River between
Landsdowne Road and Hickory Grove Drive, for improving water quality
and to provide stabilization to the river banks, and
WHEREAS, the total project cost will be $250,000, of which $95,000 to be
provided through in-kind services by the Town's Highway Department, and
$30,000 from the Town wide Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the
Town Comptroller to establish Capital Project#28-5-Sheldrake River
Improvement Project and transfer$30,000 from the unreserved balance of
the Town wide Fund to Capital Account H8597.8090.5007.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Absent
O'Keeffe Aye
4. Home Rule Request - Residential Parking District, Washington Square Area
Supervisor O'Keeffe explained that due to the State Senate's failure to vote on the Town's
Home Rule Legislation during the year 2008, for a Resident Parking District in the
Washington Square area, the Town must resubmit its Legislation. Therefore a new
resolution by the Town Board is needed.
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the
following was approved;
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck contains a residential neighborhood
that is near to a commuter train station and commercial business district,
and
WHEREAS, parking of vehicles in this residential district by commuters
and business employees has become burdensome for residents, and
WHEREAS, numerous other municipalities in New York, including the Town
of Eastchester have solved such problem by obtaining state authority to
establish residential parking regulations within a defined parking district,
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck desires to undertake the same
solution on behalf of its residents, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Town of Mamaroneck requests passage of legislation in
the Senate (S.1181) and in the Assembly (A226) that would amend the
Vehicle and Traffic Law in relation to regulations establishing permit
parking in the Town of Mamaroneck to provide the establishment,
operation, policing and supervision of a parking permit system and to
provide for any fees to be credited to Mamaroneck's general fund regarding
the property within the boundaries of the Town of Mamaroneck located
within the area described as follows:
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A. Washington Square;
B. North Chatsworth Avenue between Myrtle Boulevard and Edgewood Avenue;
C. New Jefferson Street;
D. Old Jefferson Street;
E. Murray Avenue between Myrtle Boulevard and Leafy Lane; and
F. Lester Place.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Absent
O'Keeffe Aye
5. Authorization —Westchester County Vehicle Agreement
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the
Following was approved
WHEREAS, as part of the consolidation of the Village of Mamaroneck
Senior Center, the Town has taken over the operation of a senior citizen
bus previously used by the Village and leased through Westchester
County, and
WHEREAS, the County has amended that Agreement to move from a lease
to the sale of the bus, at a cost to the Town of one dollar.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the
Town Administrator to execute said agreement with Westchester County
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
6. Salary Authorization —Ambulance District
Recreation
Ambulance District
On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve
the appointment of Robert C. Lunde and Kevin M. Lynch as per diem
Emergency Medical Technicians to cover for the Ambulance District
at a rate of$15.50 per hour effective January 21, 2009.
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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:
Erica Siciliano, Cartooning Instructor at $60 per class retroactive as of January 27, 2009.
7. Approval of Certiorari
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:
1961 Palmer Avenue Associates
1961 Palmer Avenue
Larchmont, NY, 10538
Block: 601 Lot: 401
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont
Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment
2002 $45,000 $29,750
2003 $45,000 $30,950
2004 $45,000 $35,300
2005 $45,000 $32,500
2006 $45,000 $31,650
2007 $45,000 $31,670
2008 $45,000 $35,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Absent
O'Keeffe Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 21, 2008
On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby
approve the Board Minutes from the meeting of, January 21,
2009.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Absent
O'Keeffe Aye
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jeffrey Schaffer, of 200 East Garden Road, addressed the Board. He is requesting the Town
enforce the Zoning violation with respect to the parking area being constructed by his next
door neighbor the Leichter's. He contends that construction halted before the cold weather
set in.
Mr. Maker explained to the Schaffers' that it is customary for the Building Department to
seek compliance before moving forward with violation enforcement.
It is the contention of the Schaffer's that if the parking area were completed the Leichter's
would cease sending them legally threatening letters.
Mr. Schaffer reemphasized his request for the Town to enforce its own resolution, adding it
has been over a year.
George Roniger, of the Larchmont Gardens' Civic Association, addressed the Board. He was
glad to see the Sheldrake River Project was moving forward.
Mr. Roniger asked for an update and a fuller explanation of the Gardens' Lake Project
Mr. Altieri responded that the original project estimated at $400,000 would provide the
installation of planting benches along the perimeter of the Lake and for the removal of
approximately 2,500 yards of material to be disposed offsite. The revised project estimated
to cost 1.5 million would increase the amount of material to be removed from the Lake to
11,000 yards. There would also be the inclusion of an outlet structure at the end of the Lake
that would provide the Town with the ability to lower the water level in anticipation of a rain
event. Funding would be provided from two sources; the original funding would provide
$200,000 from New York State Clean Air/Clean Water Bond Act, and 700,00 from the
Westchester County Flood Action Program.
The Board reiterated their comments from the previous Town Board Meeting at which they
emphasized the need to make this Lake a broader Town wide recreational area.
The Board would like to begin a dialogue with the community in this regard, and agreed the
Larchmont Gardens' Civic Association would be a good place to begin.
Mr. Altieri notified the residents of the upcoming closure of Myrtle Boulevard and Madison
Avenue for the delivery of the Parking Deck fagade.
SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
Supervisor O'Keeffe noted her attendance at the celebration of Larry Schwartz who has
served as the Deputy County Executive, and has been appointed to take a high-level position
in the administration of Gov. David A. Paterson. Mr. Schwartz has been very instrumental
with the State mandated filtration plant.
REPORT OF COUNCIL
Councilman Fishman gave an update on the Federal Government's move from analog to
digital television. The move has been postponed until June of 2009. He notified residents of
the government coupons available - interested residents should visit www.dtv.gov.
Councilman Fishman also informed the residents that Cable TV Board of Control has
decided to use surplus funds for community sports programming. It is a wonderful addition
to local programming.
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Councilwoman Seligson attended the Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, adding it was a very
active meeting. She attended the showing of the movie `Fuel', it was very informative. She
attended the Village of Larchmont's Environmental Summit, adding there was a great
turnout.
Councilman Odierna also attended the showing of"Fuel', very thought provoking. He also
attended the Village of Larchmont environmental summit.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the meeting was
unanimously adjourned at 10:45 PM.
Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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