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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011_03_02 Town Board Minutes March 2, 2011 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON MARCH 2,2011, 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 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-WORK SESSION On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe,the Work Session was unanimously opened at S:OOPM. Commuter Parking on Town Streets Doris Block,Chair of the Traffic Committee was present. Ms. Block explained the report issued by the Committee at the request of the Town Board which the Board had for review. The Traffic Committee was asked to evaluate options for restricting parking on Town Streets to alleviate commuter parking on those streets closest to the train station. The Committee worked with the premise of a one half mile radius around the train station and developed three(3)options.The first option created a four(4) hour parking maximum; second a no parking period from 9:00 am to 10:00 am M-F;thirdly a no parking 9:00 am to 10:00 am M-F on the north side of the street and a no parking 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm M-F on the south side.The Traffic Committee was split on their recommendation between option 1 and option 3. Ms. Block stated that although the Committee did not discuss"doing nothing"as an option,she as the Chair is inclined to make that recommendation to the Board and believes the Committee feels the same way. Ms. Block stated it would be extremely difficult to change long existing parking rules at the same time adding drastically new ones. The Committee does not object to the 'piece meal'approach.The Town Board concurred with Ms. Block to do nothing at this time. Councilman Odierna stated he would like to have maps such as the one they are discussing projected in the Court Room for Town Board Meetings. Water Restriction Law The Town Board previously discussed a situation regarding water pressure for approximately 25 to 30 homes on Springdale Road off Rockingstone Avenue. At this time,the Westchester County Department of Health is requiring the Town to resolve this problem by the summer. Previously the Board reviewed possible proposals from the Westchester Joint Water Works(WJWW) ranging from$75,000 to$950,000. The Board discussed amending the current Water Restriction Law to restrict water use during the hours and season when the problem with water pressure is most acute.Supervisor O'Keeffe stated that this would only be a partial solution as one municipality cannot impose water restrictions onto another municipality, adding some form of a mechanical device is still required. Mr. Maker was asked to do a draft of this legislation for the Board to review. The Board also discussed a tiered fee structure for other municipalities, noting the inherent inequity in not having capital projects funded by all the municipalities receiving water. 1 March 2, 2011 Tree law Councilwoman Wittner stated that Liz Paul has been reviewing the Tree Law,adding her concerns are more about tree quality than tree quantity. Ms. Paul is developing a significant tree list that might be more important for discussion.Councilwoman Wittner now feels that this issue is more about educating the public with regards to the importance of trees,especially significant ones,and less to do with legislation. US Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)Storm Water Directive As previously discussed the US EPA has sighted 3 locations in the Village of Mamaroneck,3 in the Village of Larchmont and 1 in the Town that appear to have issues with runoff into Long Island Sound. Mr.Altieri stated that the first'Consent Order'issued by the EPA incorrectly stated Town jurisdictions and therefore needed to be amended. Mr.Altieri is still waiting for a corrected version from the EPA.The Town will need to complete an elicitation report and an engineering design for modifications to be completed by 2013. Limit of Liability—Town Right of Way The Board reviewed a resolution prepared by Mr. Maker outlining a proposal for reimbursing residents for damaged mailboxes located within the Town right-of-way. This item is on the regular agenda for approval. Amendment to Special Permit- Byron Place Mr. Maker explained that the last amendment required a covenant to be filed within 60 days and due to transitions in ownership of the property, Mr. Maker has been notified that the covenant has not been filed. The new owner acquiring the site would like to close on the Byron Place property.This would require an amendment to the Special Permit. The Board reviewed the Amendment;this is an item on the agenda for this evening. The Board was also apprised that the developer is requesting an extension to file and receive building permits.This amendment to the Special Permit would require a Public Hearing. Mr. Maker stated it is not unusual to ask for a two(2) month extension. The Board discussed requiring the new developer, Byron Place Associates for a letter of commitment. On motion of Councilwoman Seligson,seconded by Councilwoman Wittner,the Board unanimously agreed to enter a closed session to receive advice of Counsel regarding a Community Development Block Grant Agreement. ADVICE OF COUNSEL Community Development Block Grant Agreement On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe,the Board unanimously agreed to reenter Work Session. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O'Keeffe at 8:20 PM, she then pointed out the location of exits. 2 March 2, 2011 PROCLAMATION Supervisor O'Keeffe introduced Mr.John Patterson and his wife Kathryn then read Mr. Patterson the following Proclamation: PROCLAMATION RETIREMENT OF JOHN ANDREW PATTERSON WHEREAS: On June 28, 1971 John Andrew Patterson joined the Town of Mamaroneck to work in the then Town Department of Sanitation; and WHEREAS: John is the last of the employees of the Sanitation Commission to have served both with the Town of Mamaroneck and the Joint Sanitation Commission; and WHEREAS: Over the last forty years John has served the residents of this community with distinction by his hard work and his friendly and considerate way; and WHEREAS: John,with his knowledge and manner, has gained the respect of all of the employees of the Commission serving as a mentor to many; and WHEREAS: John's commitment has been not only to his work but to his community as well, serving as a Pastor in the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in the Village of Mamaroneck since before 1978. His works for the church are well known helping a countless number of families and providing every conceivable type of assistance. He has also helped many young people find jobs and keep their lives in order. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that on the occasion of his retirement,Town of Mamaroneck Supervisor Valerie Moore O'Keeffe and Village of Larchmont Mayor Joshua Mandell 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 John for his many years of service and wishing him a joyful retirement with his wife Catherine and family. Valerie Moore O'Keeffe Joshua Mandell Supervisor/Commissioner Mayor/Commissioner March 2,2011 TAKEN OUT OF ORDER PUBLIC HEARING(S) —"Correction of Local law No. 1 of 2011", Law The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE,that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Wednesday, March 2,2011 at 8:00 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the Court Room of the Town Center,740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider the adoption of a Local Law entitled "Correction of Local Law No. 1 of 2011" Law Purpose: On January 19, 2011, the Town Board enacted Local Law No. 1 of 2011 by which it intended to remove restrictions on overnight parking on Washington Square. Inadvertently, the legislation removed parking restrictions on the east side of Washington Square when it was supposed to have lifted the parking ban from the west side of Washington Square. This local law corrects that error. 3 March 2, 2011 The full text of this Local Law may be examined and copies obtained at the Town Clerk's office during regular hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, In June, July and August until 4:00 PM at 740 W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Public Hearing all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard and that all persons are invited to submit written comments at or prior thereto. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK CHRISTINA BATTALIA TOWN CLERK Published: February 23,2011 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilman Fishman,the Public Hearing was unanimously opened. Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed Local Law. Mr. Maker explained that the original Law passed on January 19,2011, removing the restrictions on Overnight Parking on Washington Square inadvertently stated east side when it should have said west side;this Law corrects that. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilman Fishman,the Public Hearing was unanimously closed. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilwoman Seligson,it was unanimously RESOLVED,that the Mamaroneck Town Board finds that the adoption of the proposed local law"Correction of Local Law No. 1 of 2011"is hereby declared to be a Type II Action,with no impact under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act(SEQRA)and requiring no further action. On motion of Councilwoman Seligson,seconded by Councilwoman Wittner,the following Local law was approved: Local Law No. 2-2011 This local law shall be known as the"Correction of Local Law No. 1 of 2011" Law. BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck Section 1—Purpose: On January 19, 2011, the Town Board enacted Local Law No. 1 of 2011 by which it intended to remove restrictions on overnight parking on Washington Square. Inadvertently, the legislation removed parking restrictions on the east side of Washington Square when it was supposed to have lifted the parking ban from the west side of Washington Square. This local law corrects that error. Section 2—Removal of Restriction on Parking on the West side of Washington Square: The restriction on overnight parking on the west side of Washington Square is repealed and motor vehicles shall be allowed to park on the west side of Washington Square at all times. Section 3—Sign(s)to be Erected and Painting to be Done: An appropriate sign or signs shall be erected on and/or above, and/or striping shall be painted on the surface of west side of Washington Square indicating where parking is allowed by this law. 4 March 2, 2011 Section 4—Severability: Should any provision of this Local Law be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration of unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions of this Local Law,which may be implemented without the invalid or unconstitutional provisions. Section 5—Effective Date: This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Supervisor O'Keeffe read the public announcement asking for volunteers for the Meals on Wheels Program. PRESENTATION-Complete Streets Program Presenters Greg Howell, Executive Director for the Rye YMCA and Helen Gates, Rye YMCA Community Development Scott Johnson,Graduate Student NYU—Capstone Program. Mr. Howell introduced the presenters. He stated that through the Rye YMCA's Healthier Communities Program the Rye YMCA is working with NYU's Capstone Program to bring the Complete Streets initiative to the Sound Shore Area. The main objective of Complete Streets is; "to implement design features and policy measures that make streets safe and accessible for multiple users. This goal is accomplished by constructing features such as bicycle lanes, medians, cross walks, and intersection improvements as well as changing regulations and policy so that all road users are considered in roadway design." Mr.Johnson gave a power point of the 'Tool Kit'for the implementation of the Complete Streets Program and some recommendations for the Town of Mamaroneck.A final report will be given on April 281" BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O'Keeffe then on motion of Commissioner Wittner, 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 5 March 2, 2011 1. FIRE CLAIMS Commissioner Seligson presented fire claims for authorization of payment,thereafter on Commissioner Seligson's motion,seconded by Commissioner Wittner,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. Scott Recharge&Refill X2 96.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Scott Recharge&Refill X2 96.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Keyless Garage Tool 79.80 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Scott Recharge&Refill 48.00 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Recharge D Oxygen Cylinder 18.00 Amazon.com Battery Tester&Batteries 78.59 Brewer Hardware Flagpole Light 52.22 Brewer Hardware Nozzle/Connector/Pulley 42.25 G&K Service Inc. Building Cleaning Supplies 80.65 Harbor Marine Services 3/8" New England Line-600 Ft. 148.00 Hi-Tech Fire&Safety Inc. Black Outer Shell and Liner Size 46 662.94 John Novoradsky Fire RMS Training&Coordination 400.00 NFPA Annual Dues-2011 150.00 Proftech Copy Paper 57.98 R&L Consulting Shelf/Straps/Cable Drop 192.89 R&L Consulting Service Call 179.99 Town of Mamaroneck PFFA Life Insurance-Feb.2011 204.36 Villa Maria Food For Training Drill-2/8/11 37.49 Total: $2,625.16 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 Commissioner O'Keeffe noted the large fire on Midland Avenue in Rye,adding the Town along with many other municipalities supplied mutual aid. Commissioner Wittner noted she had nothing more to report,as Fire Council will be meeting next week. 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—Award of Contract-Sewer Mapping The Board reviewed a memo from Elizabeth Paul,the Town's Environmental Planner regarding Digitizing of Sewer Mapping. 6 March 2, 2011 The memo explained that as a continuation of the Town's GIS mapping program the next step would be the conversion of the Town's sewer and storm sewer maps to a digital format. The memo continued with an explanation of how this would be done and an assessment of the proposals received. The Town received proposals from three companies as detailed below: CONSULTANT PRPOSAL WSP Sells $7,300 The Sanborn Map Company $9,800 Bowne Management Systems $66,878.90 It is Ms. Paul's recommendation that the Town contract with The Sanborn Mapping Company. Ms. Paul stated that although their cost is higher, they already maintain the Town's Tax Maps and therefore the Town is quite familiar with their level of experience and qualifications. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilman Fishman,it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby award the Sanitary and Storm Sewer Map Digitization to The Sanborn Map Company for a total cost of$9,800. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 2. Amendment to Special Permit—Byron Place Associates The Town Board reviewed correspondence from Shapiro Gettinger & Wallinger, LLP, Attorneys at Law representing Byron Place Associates, LLC, the successor in interest to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC, the previous developer of the mixed use development in the Town of Mamaroneck. This correspondence outlines why the developer is seeking an amendment to the Special Permit. Mr. Maker explained that the last amendment to the Special Permit required a covenant to be filed within 60 days. Due to the transitions in ownership of the property he has been notified that the covenant was not filed. The new owner acquiring the site would like to close on the Byron Place property; this would require the Town to 'accept'the late filing by amending the Special Permit. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE SPECIAL PERMIT ISSUED BY THE TOWN BOARD TO FCD MAMARONECK, LLC ON OCTOBER 18, 2006 On motion of Council Supervisor O'Keeffe, seconded by Council Wittner, the following was approved, Whereas, on October 18, 2006, the Town Board adopted a resolution wherein it issued a Special Permit to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC for the construction of the mixed-use development, 7 March 2, 2011 subject to the conditions and requirements contained in the Town Board's October 18, 2006 resolution ("Special Permit"), and Whereas, on April 2, 2008, the Town Board adopted a resolution whereby it granted the First Amendment to the Special Permit,and Whereas, on November 8, 2008, the Town Board adopted a resolution whereby it granted the Second Amendment to the Special Permit; and Whereas, on May 19, 2010, the Town Board adopted a resolution whereby it granted the Third Amendment to the Special Permit("Third Amendment"); and Whereas,the Third Amendment provided,in part: "Within 60 days of the adoption of this resolution, the owner(s) of record of the real property described on Schedule "A" of the Declaration of Covenants made as of January 12, 2007 which the County Clerk of the County of Westchester recorded on February 14,2007 under Control Number 470230111 shall submit for recording to the County Clerk of the County of Westchester an amendment to that Declaration of Covenants, approved by the attorney for the Town of Mamaroneck, which will provide that the mixed-use development will have 10 rental workforce housing units, of which 8 will be one-bedroom units and 2 will be two bedroom units and that each rental workforce housing unit will be assigned one parking space within the garage."; and Whereas, the aforementioned Amendment of Declaration of Covenants made November 30, 2010 ("Amendment to the Declaration") was recorded by the County Clerk of the County of Westchester on December 20, 2010 under Control Number 503283328 which was more than 60 days after the adoption of the resolution granting the Third Amendment; and Whereas, Byron Place Associates, LLC, the successor in interest to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC, explained the reason for the delay in recording the Amendment to the Declaration in a letter from its attorney John H. Gettinger of Shapiro Gettinger & Waldinger, LLP dated January 27, 2011 (a copy of which hereby is made part of the record of these proceedings); and Whereas, the Town Board finds that the Town of Mamaroneck and its citizens suffered no prejudice from the delayed recording of the Amendment to the Declaration. Now,therefore,after due deliberation, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board accepts the explanation for the late recording of the Amendment to the Declaration given by Byron Place Associates, LLC and deletes from the Third Amendment,the words: "within 60 days of the adoption of this resolution". 8 March 2, 2011 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 3. Report of Bids—TA-11-06 Street Sweeping Services The report of bids is entered into the record as follows: Attachment A On motion of Councilman Odierna,seconded by Councilman Fishman,the following was approved, WHEREAS, on February 24, 2011 the Town publicly opened and read three bids for Contract#TA-11-06-Street Sweeping Services. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby award this contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the Town's specifications,Three D Industries in the amount of$28,060.00 for the years 2011 and 2012,and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized 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 Aye O'Keeffe Aye Councilman Odierna,again asked the Town to consider evaluating purchasing a sweeper or contracting with a local Village that own one,emphasizing he would like to see an analysis. 4. Report of Bids—TA-11-05 Catch Basin Cleaning Services The report of bids is entered into the record as follows: Attachment B On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilman Fishman,the following was approved, WHEREAS, on February 24, 2011 the Town publicly opened and read five bids for Contract #TA-11- 05-Catch Basin Cleaning Services. 9 March 2, 2011 NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby award this contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the Town's specifications, Three D Industries in the amount of $32,000.00 for one year of service,and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized 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 Aye O'Keeffe Aye Councilman Odierna this type of project is worth exploring as a Shared Services Project, adding the Town should explore p[purchasing a machine. Councilman Odierna asked Mr. Altieri to ask the contractor if there would have been a price reduction had it been bid for 1,500 basins and not 500. Councilman Fishman preferred to outsource'jointly'versus purchasing a machine. 5. Approval of Certiorari On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilwoman Seligson,it was RESOLVED,that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: Pet Mend Plus, LLC 126 Library Lane Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Block: 918 Lot: 53 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment 2006 $16,000 $13,000 2007 $16,000 $12,000 2008 $16,000 $12,000 2009 $16,000 $12,000 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 10 March 2, 2011 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Supervisor O'Keeffe,it was RESOLVED,that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: Larchmont Gables Apartment Corp. 1440-1456 Boston Post Road Larchmont, NY 10538 Block: 409 Lot:453 Town of Mamaroneck Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment 2000 $103,200 $103,200 2002 $103,200 $103,200 2003 $103,200 $103,200 2004 $103,200 $103,200 2005 $103,200 $103,200 2006 $103,200 $103,200 2007 $103,200 $95,000 2008 $103,200 $95,000 2009 $103,200 $88,800 2010 $103,200 $88,800 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 Seligson,seconded by Supervisor Wittner,it was RESOLVED,that the Town Board does hereby approve the following Settlement of Certiorari as recommended by the Town Attorney: Gabriel Stigone and Henrietta Stingone 614—616 Fenimore Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Block: 825 Lot: 346 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck Year Current Assessment Reduced Assessment 2007 $13,900 $7,290 2008 $13,900 $7,290 2009 $13,900 $7,155 2010 $13,900 $8,055 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye 11 March 2, 2011 O'Keeffe Aye 6. Salary Authorization—Highway Department On motion of Councilwoman Seligson,seconded by Councilman Fishman,it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby appoint Danny Tutolo as a part time vegetable oil collector for the Highway Department effective February 1, 2011 at an hourly rate of$12.00. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye 7. Approval—Limit of Liability—Town Right-of-Way On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilman Fishman,the following was approved, WHEREAS, in certain sections of the Town, the United States Postal Service will not deliver mail at a residence's front door,and WHEREAS, because of this policy, residents are compelled to place mailboxes adjacent to the streets in front of their homes,and WHEREAS, though unpaved, the actual right-of-way of these streets extends beyond the paved areas, resulting in these mailboxes being located in the Town right-of-way, and WHEREAS, when plowing snow, Town-owned vehicles occasionally damage a resident's mailbox located in the Town right-of-way,and WHEREAS, although the Town consistently has disclaimed liability for damage it may cause to property located within one of its right-of-ways, the policy of the United States Postal Service presents a unique situation since a resident in a section of Town impacted by that policy cannot receive mail unless he or she posts a mailbox in a right- of-way NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in cases where the Town causes damage to a mailbox located in a section of Town which is impacted by the policy of the United States Postal Service not to deliver mail at a residence's front door,the Town Administrator, if satisfied that the facts warrant such relief, has the discretion to compensate the resident for such damage in an amount not to exceed $150.00. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Fishman Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O'Keeffe Aye ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 12 March 2, 2011 None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None REPORT OF COUNCIL Councilman Fishman deferred to Councilwoman Seligson as the meetings he will be attending do not meet until next week. Councilwoman Seligson attended a meeting regarding the future of David's Island.A subcommittee has been formed to analyze options for the Island. Approximately 30 to 40 people were in attendance. A full report is available through the City of New Rochelle. Councilwoman Seligson stated that a mixed use is being suggested,a mix of public space and private use. There is no bridge being proposed,just a ferry service. Councilwoman Seligson stated that she personally disagrees with the proposals for David's Island, adding based on the feedback from the meeting she is not alone in her opinion. Councilwoman Witmer said it was quiet in the Town last week and has nothing to report. Councilman Odierna attended the Association of Town's Annual Conference in Manhattan last week, adding it was an interesting conference. Councilman Odierna attended six sessions,the Tax Cap,Shared Services,Options to Lower Healthcare,Workers'Compensation and the Committee on Open Government. SUPERVISOR'S REPORT Supervisor O'Keeffe attended the Conference of Mayors in Albany.Of major discussion among her colleagues was the Governor's Budget and the proposed Tax Cap.Supervisor O'Keeffe emphasized there is an absolute debate going on in the State about these issues. Supervisor O'Keefe stated that everyone is in virtual agreement that if you impose the two(2) percent tax cap without some relief from State mandates, you will have to cut services. ADJOURNMENT The Board wished Village of Mamaroneck Mayor Norn Rosenblum a speedy recovery. On motion of Supervisor O'Keeffe,seconded by Councilwoman Wittner the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:55 PM in memory of Mayor Josh Mandell's grandfather. Submitted by Christina Battalia,Town Clerk 13