HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011_01_26 Town Board Minutes January 26, 2011
MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
MAMARONECK HELD ON JANUARY 26, 2011, BEGINNING AT S:OOPM IN CONFERENCE
ROOM A AND CONTINUING AT 8:00 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
Councilwoman Nancy Seligson
Councilman David J. Fishman
ALSO PRESENT: Christina Battalia,Town Clerk
Stephen V.Altieri,Town Administrator
William Maker,Jr.,Town Attorney
ABSENT: Councilman Ernest C.Odierna
TELEPHONICALLY: Phyllis Wittner
It is noted for the record that due to inclement weather the Regular Town Board Meeting was cancelled
and only a Work Session was held.
CALL TO ORDER-WORK SESSION
On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe,seconded by Councilwoman Seligson,the Work Session was
unanimously opened at S:OOPM.
Dog Shelter Agreement
The Board reviewed a memo from Christina Battalia regarding Dog Shelters and the Town's requirement
under New York State Law to have a Shelter Agreement. The Board asked Ms. Battalia and Mr. Altieri to
do more investigating as to options for the Town.The Town Clerk will also call New York State Agriculture
and Markets to clarify the Law.
Springdale Road Water Supply
The Town reviewed a memo prepared by Mr.Altieri regarding water pressure for homes on Springdale
Road.The Westchester Joint Water Works(WJWW) has been notified by the Westchester County
Department of Health (WCHD)that as by regulations,this problem must be resolved. The Board reviewed
four(4)options provided by the WJWW. The cost of correcting this problem will be borne by the entire
WJWW as a joint project.The Town Board is awaiting a final decision from the WJWW as to how they will
proceed.
Town of Greenburg Resolution—Re: Binding Arbitration
The Town Board reviewed a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo, prepared by the Supervisor of the Town of
Greenburg, regarding the elimination of arbitration panels. Mr. Feiner's letter states that if New York State
is considering imposing a property tax cap,then they should also change the Law to eliminate arbitration
panels. The Board asked Supervisor O'Keeffe to write a similar letter on behalf of the Town Board.
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Report of Bids—Sanitation Facility Project
Mr.Altieri prepared a memo for the Town Board outlining the bids that were received,as well as
recommendations for financing the project and a bid tabulation report prepared by Calgi Construction
Management. Although the bids came in lower than the original cost of the project,the Town would like to
add an additional contingency to the project to cover the costs of project management,engineering and
design,a property survey and evaluation of hazardous material. The Town Board will need to ratify the
plan so that the bid can be awarded.This will be an item for the February 2,Town Board Meeting.
Town Fees—Building Department, Highway Department and Town Clerk
The Town Board reviewed Department Head's recommendations for increases to a number of Town Fees.
Specifically,the Board discussed all of the Building Department Fees,Street Opening Permits,as well as
Alarm Fees and Parking Fees. The Board discussed increasing fees in areas that are the most labor
intensive. Mr.Altieri will address with the Mr. Carpaneto the feed comments from the Town Board.The
Town Board will discuss these further at the Town Board Meeting on February 2,2011.
Opti Wire
Mr. Maker noted that he has spoken (again)with representatives of Opti Wire. Opti Wire is currently in
negotiations with certain utilities to piggyback their wires with fiber optics. Although there is no obligation
for compensation to the Town,Opti Wire is suggestion same. Mr. Maker will keep the Board abreast of any
further conversations.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson,seconded by Councilman Fishman the meeting was unanimously
adjourned at 7:30PM.
Submitted by
Christina Battalia,Town Clerk
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