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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012_08_08 Town Board Minutes August 8, 2012 TOWN OF MAMARONECK TOWN BOARD AGENDA WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8,2012 THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE—at 4:00 PM, In Conference Room C to discuss: 1. Homestead Seminar—John Wolham—New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services 2. Update—Plastic Bag Ban 3. Joint Equipment Program—Village of Mamaroneck 4. HUD—Fair Market Rent Demonstration Project REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION—Employment History-Fire Department Certiorari-1340 Boston Post Road 8:OOPM CALL TO ORDER—COURTROOM—Identification of Fire Exits SUPERVISOR'S SUMMARY REPORT CITIZEN'S COMMENTS BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Fire Claims 2. Other Fire Department Business AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK 1. Six Month Financial Review 2. Authorization—Ice Rink Concession Agreement 3. Authorization—Retention of BFJ Planning Re: Zoning Amendment Study 4. Authorization—HUD Fair Market Rent Demonstration Project 5. Authorization—Dog Shelter Agreement 6. Set Public Hearing—Section 8 Public Housing Agency Administrative Plan 7. Approval of Certiorari 8. Salary Authorization—Ambulance District Recreation APPROVAL OF MINUTES—July 9, 2012 REPORTS OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN CLERK'S REPORT NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS—September 5,2012—Conference Room C September 19,2012—Conference Room C 1 August 8, 2012 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON AUGUST 8,2012, 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 Nancy Seligson Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner Councilman Ernest C.Odierna Councilwoman Abby Katz Councilwoman Jaine Elkind Eney 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 Katz,seconded by Councilman Odierna,the Work Session was unanimously opened at S:OOPM. Homestead Seminar—John Wolham—New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services Supervisor Seligson asked the attendees to introduce themselves. Among the audience were the Village of Larchmont Municipal Officials, Mamaroneck School Board Members and local press. Dave Barnett of GAR Associates gave an update of the Reassessment as did the Reassessment Project Manager Tom Frey. John Wolham presented the following Power Point as follows: Attachment A Update—Plastic Bag Ban A full discussion was deferred. Supervisor Seligson did note however,that the Town is still compiling a list of potentially effected commercial businesses,and once that list is created a letter will go out to the businesses asking for their input. Councilwoman Wittner mentioned she received a number of emails from residents who are not in favor of a ban.Councilman Odierna noted that the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce does not seem to have a problem with a ban. ADDED ITEM Supervisor Seligson stated that Consultant Syrette Dym is still creating a spreadsheet detailing the Town's environmental initiatives,adding that the Committee will also be looking at the proposed Ice Rink Renovations. Supervisor Seligson will share with the Board the Committee's work once at the next meeting. Tony Gelber will be putting together minutes of those and draft of a Sustainability Plan. 2 August 8, 2012 OUT OF ORDER HUD—Fair Market Rent Demonstration Proiect Anna Danoy, Director of Community Services and Housing,addressed the Board. Ms. Danoy stated that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)is initiating a demonstration program to better understand the impact of Small Area Fair Market Rents in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The goal of the program is to determine if participants would take advantage of moving into smaller communities where rents are generally higher, but offer small Town amenities.The program is offering financial incentives for municipalities to join the program. Ms. Danoy feels her Department could handle the added work load through the use of a part timer paid for with the Federal funds. Joint Equipment Program—Village of Mamaroneck Mr.Altieri explained that the Town has an opportunity to join with the Villages to purchase equipment that would remove goose excrement from Town fields and parks.The Village of Mamaroneck has been renting the same equipment from Hampshire County Club effectively for many years. Mr.Altieri is still negotiating the details of the arrangements and will report back to the Town Board. Six Month Financial Review Supervisor Seligson noted that if any Board Members wanted to meet individually with Mr.Altieri to go over specifics of any of the financials, he is more than willing. Councilman Odierna stated that the summary was very good. This item is on the Regular Agenda for this evening. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Supervisor Seligson,the Board unanimously agreed to enter into an Executive Session to discuss proposed, pending or current litigation with respect to the Fire Department that could further impact collective negotiations with the bargaining unit of the Professional Firefighters Association, Local 898,and to discuss the Employment History of a particular employee with respect to possible disciplinary action,and current litigation—1340 Boston Post Road v Town of Mamaroneck EXECUTIVE SESSION Proposed, pending or current litigation with respect to the Fire Department that could further impact collective negotiations with the bargaining unit of the Professional Firefighters Association, Local 898. Employment History of a particular employee-with respect to possible disciplinary action. Proposed, pending or current litigation—1340 Boston Post Road v Town of Mamaroneck On motion of Councilwoman Katz,seconded by Councilman Odierna the Board unanimously agreed to resume the Regular Meeting. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Seligson at 8:20 PM, she then pointed out the location of the exits. SUPERVISOR'S SUMMARY REPORT 3 August 8, 2012 Supervisor Seligson noted items that the Town Board discussed during their Worksession. Supervisor Seligson encouraged all residents to complete the Town Survey,adding that the Town is working on budgeting in a more strategic manner. The Department Heads are already working on the 2013 Budget as well as six month reviews of 2012.The Memorial Park Concerts were a great success,with several hundred people attended each concert with only one rain out. Special thanks to Councilman Odierna for having the idea for outdoor concerts.Supervisor Seligson thanked residents for heeding the call to conserve water and only irrigating their properties every other day,adding this appears to be working as water pressure has not been a problem. Con Edison continues to send alerts about energy conservation so Supervisor Seligson is passing that reminder along.Supervisor Seligson reported that the ad hoc Environmental Committee, comprised of a group of very talented individuals,is working hard on a sustainability plan for the Town. Syrette Dym who is preparing a spreadsheet on current initiatives that the Board will review in the near future.Supervisor Seligson recently attended the Town Village School Meeting, noting that these are always very productive. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS None BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Seligson,then on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Elkind-Eney,the Board of Fire Commissioners was unanimously declared open. Present were the following Members of the Commission: Commissioner: Nancy Seligson Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna Commissioner: Abby Katz Commissioner: Jaine Elkind Eney 1. FIRE CLAIMS On motion of Commissioner Wittner,seconded by Commissioner Elkind Eney,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 Akron Nozzle Repair/Fire Exting. Inspect. $163.45 AAA Emergency Supply Plaque and Badge,Globe Suspenders 94.90 Amazon.com Toro 51609 Ultra 12 Amp 80.50 Atlantic Westchester A/C Repair in Meeting Room 157.66 Brewer Hex Bit Socket and Sock Adapter 11.32 Byram Mason &Building Supply Corp. 80 Lb. Bag of Gravel 605.89 Cablevision Cable Service 7/23-8/22/12 143.99 Chatsworth Cleaners Dry Cleaning and Alterations 104.85 Cleaning Systems Cleaning Supplies 362.92 Con Edison Gas Service 5/30-6/28/12 144.68 DiMuro Awards Plaque 150.00 G&K Services Building Cleaning Supplies 96.73 Galls Inc. Glove Holder w/Carabiner and Survivor LED 486.46 Galls Inc. Uniform Flashlight and Safety Glasses 137.95 O.S.P. All Fire Exting. Repairs in Bldg&Hood Sys. 446.00 Poland Springs Water Cooler Rental 6/19-7/18/12 68.97 Ricoh Copier Service 6/22-7/21/12 204.35 Sound Shore Contracting Outlet Installation 475.00 4 August 8, 2012 Sound Shore Pest Control Exterminating Services on 6/26/12 65.00 United Water Fire Protection-Water for Sprinklers 4/13-7/13/12 541.74 Verizon Phone Service 7/10-8/9/12 348.82 Verizon Wireless Cell Service 5/27-6/26/12 246.95 W.J.W.W. Water Charges 6/30-9/30/12 100.00 Total: $5,238.13 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Commissioner Elkind Eney Aye Commissioner Katz Aye Commissioner Odierna Aye Commissioner Wittner Aye Commissioner Seligson Aye 2. Other Fire Department Business Commissioner Wittner read the Fire Report for the Month of July as submitted by Chief Collins as follows: July 2012 ALARM TYPE NUMBER Generals 15 Minors 26 Stills 1 Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 4 EMS 26 Drills 6 TOTAL 78 Total number of personnel responding: 784 Total time working: 33 hours and 26 minutes There being no further business to come before the Commission,on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Elkind Eney,the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Six Month Financial Review Mr.Altieri read from the following memorandum: To: Supervisor and Town Board Re:2012 Six Month Financial Review January 1—June 30,2012 Date:August 1,2012 The following is a report and analysis of revenues and expenses for the period January 1 through June 30, 2012. Attached are the summary Revenue/Expense Control Reports listing the revenues and expenses for the first half of the year. As requested by the Town Board the report has been formatted to provide revenues 5 August 8, 2012 and expenses for each of the budget funds. So as you read through the report revenues are listed first followed by expenses. Overview The 2012 Town Budget called for total revenues of$31,236,798.00. As of June 30, our total revenue receipts were$26,592,581 or about 85%of budgeted revenues. For the comparable period in 2011 the Town's total receipts were$25,675,813. Although the total receipts are up for 2012 the largest portion of revenue is from the April property tax collection. Tax collections were up based upon an increase in the tax rate. The more important number we use to gauge t revenue performance is for non-property tax revenues and those will be detailed later in the report. Expenses for the first six months of this year totaled$14,305,527 which is 45.7%of the Adopted Town Budget for 2012. This compares favorably with 2011 when for the same period total expenditures were$14,808,198. A large portion of the decrease is attributable to the fact that we experienced a very mild winter earlier in the year. The balance of this report will be a fund by fund analysis. General Fund Town wide Revenue The Townwide Fund has realized 71%of budgeted revenue estimates through the first six months of the year but again, this percentage is skewed by the fact that included in the revenues are the property tax receipts for the fund. Property tax collections for the first six months are 113%of the amount budgeted. This is due to receipt of unpaid taxes for previous years. Non-Property tax revenue for the period was$3,030,265 compared with$2,934,932 in 2011 for the same period. In the Recreation Department revenues are down slightly for the first six months totaling $1.28million as compared with$1.32 million for 2011. This is primarily the result of a$27,000 reduction in ice rental fee revenue. The Town in the past has partnered with the Ice Hutch in Pelham by providing ice time for spring hockey leagues. A reduction in the number of teams playing in the spring leagues resulted in a reduction in the need for ice time at the Hammocks Rink. There were other smaller reductions in revenue for the skating school, general recreation charges and ice rink admissions. On a positive note, youth program fees for our summer camps and programs totaled$413,000 for the period which is an increase of just over $30,000 over 2011. Other departmental income is generally on track to meet 2012 estimates. This category of revenue includes fees in the Town Clerk's Office, Parking Fees,Street Opening Permits and Garage Sale Permits. In the category of Use of Money, the Town continues to realize little to no interest earning revenue. For the first six months of 2012 the Town earned just$22,000 in earnings compared with$44,500 in 2011 and $62,000 in 2010. Mortgage Tax revenue is also behind as of the end of June. Our first installment of mortgage tax for this year was$332,216 compared with$436,492 in 2011. Over the last couple of months there has been an increase in real estate transactions which may be a positive sign for our December installment however it remains to be seen whether the positive trend will continue. Revenue from fines and forfeitures totals$89,000 through the end of June which is a decrease of$6,000 from last year at this time. We are further researching the cause of this reduction with the Court and Police Department. The last category of revenue to be discussed here is State Aid and Federal Aid. State Aid comes to the Town in the form of Per Capita Aid,senior nutrition and transportation programs, and Recreation youth programs. Direct Federal Aid is in the form of operating subsidies to the Section 8 Housing Voucher Program. At this time we have received$238,608 or about 14%of the budgeted revenue estimate. However that percentage is not unusual for this time of the year. Most of the aid programs will provide the bulk of the funding in the latter part of the year. Expenditures In the Townwide fund expenditures total$3.9million for the period as compared with$4.0million for the first half of 2011. For the first six months in 2012 the Town has expended about 42%of the budget appropriations. Virtually all departmental budgets in this fund have expended less than 50%of their appropriations which is generally an indication that we are controlling expenses well in this fund. Utility costs for the Town Center, Hammocks Ice Rink, Monroe School and Senior Center are all down for the first six months of the year. We have expended only 33%of our total budget for electricity and 35%of budget estimates for natural gas and fuel oil. Programs such as the closure of the Town Center during the 6 August 8, 2012 week appear to be providing much of the savings and we have generally been able to accommodate all of the organizations seeking to use the building. General Fund-Part Town Revenue In the part town fund we have received$9.7million or 90%of budgeted revenue estimates. Of that amount $8.8million represents property tax receipts. The other largest category of revenue is sales tax and for the first six months of the year we have collected$399,000 which is an increase of$23,000 over last year at this time. Sales tax on gasoline has contributed to the increase in this category of revenue. Other revenues of note are in the category of Licenses and Permits where we have seen an increase of just under$40,000 over last year. To date we have collected$167,000 in building permit revenue compared with $124,000 last year. There does appear to be increased construction activity in the Town however the increase in fees still accounts for a large percentage of the increase in revenue. Lastly, mention should be made of the apportionment of cable television fees to the Town Budget. Although we do not budget for this source of revenue due to its variable nature the Town did receive in this period $119,000 in cable television fees. Expenditures Overall we have expended$5.1million dollars or 47.8%of the budget in the part town fund. There have been no surprises in the nature of the expenditures in this fund with a couple of exceptions. We are tracking closely expenditures for Police Department overtime. For the first half of this year we have expended $207,000 or 69%of the overtime appropriation. Overall the total expenditure for the period is only slightly higher than last year. Investigations by the detective bureau in the early part of 2012 have contributed to the higher than expected expenses in this category. Highway Fund Revenue The Highway Funds revenues collected through June totaled$4.4 million or 93%of budget. Of this total $4.1million is property tax revenue and the balance is primarily fund transfers from other Town Budget funds as part of our allocation of vehicle maintenance and fuel costs. State Aid in the form of Consolidated Highway Improvement funds will not be received until the fall. Expenditures Overall the Highway Fund has expended$2.24 million or 47%of the total budgeted appropriations. The table below breaks down the Highway Fund into its main components comparing expenditures in the first half of 2012 with the first half of 2011. 2012 2011 General Repairs $586,368 $579,652 Central Garage $416,244 $421,299 Parks Maintenance $135,750 $123,828 Snow Removal $68,409 $273,613 Employee Benefits $575,627 $612,673 Debt Service $466,727 $501,686 Total $2,249,188 $2,512,753 As indicated in the table above, the Highway Fund expenditures are down significantly in 2012 when compared with 2011. Most of the savings is due to the incredibly mild winter in the first quarter of this year. In general however the Highway Fund expenditures are tracking very close to last year. Fire District Revenue In the Fire District the Town has collected 100%of the projected revenue with all of it in the form of property taxes. Expenditures At the end of June the Fire District had expended$1.3million or 45%of its budget. During the first half of the year most of the line item expenditures are performing as expected. In the category of overtime expenditures totaled$61,000 through June which is about$20,000 less than in 2011. Street Lighting District 7 August 8, 2012 Revenue Property taxes make up 100%of the Street Lighting Districts revenue and as of this date$171,000 or 99%of the revenue has been collected Expenditures The District has expended$10,524 through the end of June or 5.6%of the budget. This amount however does not represent any expenditure for electricity which is the single largest expense in this budget. The reason for this anomaly is that the Town is in the midst of converting the purchase of electricity from Con Edison to the New York Power Authority. As a result there have been no billings to the Town during the first half of the year. Ambulance District Revenue In the Ambulance District the two important forms of revenue are Ambulance Charges and Property Taxes with Ambulance Charges the greater of the two. Through June 31 the District collected$418,730 in charges which is 53%of our estimates and roughly$70,000 ahead of last year. However it is important to note that revenues are accounted for on a cash basis rather than an accrual basis meaning some of the revenues received in the first quarter of 2012 were for services provided in the last quarter of 2011. Nonetheless the trend is positive at this time. Property tax revenue is at 99%for this year. Expenditures Overall the Ambulance District has expended$603,124 or 48%of its budget. Reviews of the line item accounts for this period do not reveal any expenses that are noticeably out of line with our expectations. Garbage District Revenue The Garbage District has no other form of revenue other than the property tax and as of the end of June 99% of the tax levy had been received in the fund. Expenditures The Garbage District has expended$924,554 or 50%of its budget through the end of June. Within the District Budget we are tracking closely the line item for vehicle repairs which is at 69%of budget at this time. This percentage of expenditure is about 20%higher than expected and is based upon several large repairs to the Town's refuse collection vehicles. The total expenditure in dollars for vehicle repair is$62,646. In terms of other important expenses, the District has contributed$781,314 or 50%of the Town share of the Commission's operating budget. Sewer District Revenues Property taxes account for virtually all of the revenue in this District and as of the end of June$72,313 or 99% of the levy has been collected. Expenditures At the end of June the District had expended$15,342 of its total budget of$83,813. This amounts to 18%of the total budget. We have been fortunate to have no significant repairs or defects within the Sanitary Sewer System. Water District Revenue The Water District is funded almost entirely by water revenues received from the Westchester Joint Water Works(WJWW). No property taxes are used to fund this district. There is a small revenue appropriation for interest earnings however the amount budgeted is only$1,000. As of the end of June the WJWW has distributed$210,597 to the Town. The balance of the revenue to be received later this year will be roughly $116,000. Expenditures As of the end of June the expenditures in the District were$138,309 or 42%of the amount budgeted. Within that total$95,600 has been expended for debt service and the balance for fire hydrant rental and liability insurance. 8 August 8, 2012 Conclusion Non-Property tax revenues particularly in the Townwide Fund remain our greatest concern at this juncture. Specifically, interest earnings, mortgage tax, and fines and forfeitures are performing poorly through the end of June. It is unlikely that interest revenue will change dramatically through the end of 2012. On a more positive note it is possible to see performance improve in the categories of mortgage tax and fines and forfeitures however we will need to wait until the fourth quarter to see the final results on these classes of revenues. On expense side of our financials we are quite pleased with the results. There are obviously some categories of expenses that must be monitored closely but overall department heads have been working hard to hold the line on expenditures. Remember that over the last two years the push has been to reduce budget line items and as of yet the reductions have had minimal impact upon services. However as the budgets are reduced the ability to further reduce expenditure levels becomes harder so to have expended less than 50%of the total budget through June is a positive indication of how we are controlling expenses. Continued reductions in the budget have also had the effect of reducing a financial cushion for unexpected events and expenses. Stephen V.Altieri Town Administrator 2. Authorization—Ice Rink Concession Agreement On motion of Councilman Odierna,seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney,the following was approved, WHEREAS,in May of 2012 the Town received three proposals in connection with the concession stand that provides public food service for the Hommocks Ice Rink and Hommocks Pool,and WHEREAS,due to the proposal from the existing concessionaire equaling that of the other two bidders,it is the recommendation of the Superintendant of Recreation and the Town Administrator that the Town award the Concession Agreement to Slap-Shot Cafe. NOW BE IT RESOLVED,that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve renewing the Concession Agreement with Slap-Shot Cafe at the following five year term: Rental Expired Proposed Income Agreement Agreement Year 1 $16,000 $26,000 Year 2 $16,000 $27,000 Year 3 $16,800 $28,000 Year 4 $17,640 $29,000 Year 5 N/A $30,000 and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town subject to approval as to form by the Town Attorney. 9 August 8, 2012 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye Seligson Aye 3. Authorization—Retention of BFJ Planning Re: Zoning Amendment Study Supervisor Seligson hopes that residents are aware that the Town has been working with the firm of BFJ Planning,on possible amendments to the Town Zoning Code.These proposed amendments would add residential zoning to the Town's Business and Service Business Districts of Boston Post Road between the Nautilus Diner and Lexus Dealership, Boston Post Road between the Village of Larchmont and the New Rochelle Border, Myrtle Blvd between North Chatsworth Avenue and Madison Avenue,and Fifth Avenue between Madison Avenue and the New Rochelle Border. The Town Board reviewed a proposal from BFJ Planning in the amount of$14,500 to finalize the Zoning Text and Map Amendments, prepare a Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF), prepare Part 2 EAF and Positive Declaration,and prepare a Draft Generic Environmental Statement(GEIS). The next step for the Town is to prepare a generic environmental impact statement. The Town will need to wait until the draft of the Zoning Amendment is complete before they may vote themselves the lead agency. Councilman Odierna noted that if the Town does the initial analysis for the impact statement this will 'flag' it,and although a potential developer would still need to do a full State Environmental Quality Review (SEAR)the developer would have less work to do. On motion of Councilwoman Katz,seconded by Councilman Odierna,it was RESOLVED,that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the transfer of funds in the amount of$14,500 from the Unreserved Fund of the General Fund (Part Town)into account B8020.4035,and and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the agreement with BFJ Planning in the amount of$14,500 to finalize the Zoning Text and Map Amendments, prepare a Full Environmental Assessment Form(EAF), prepare Part 2 EAF and Positive Declaration,and prepare a Draft Generic Environmental Statement(GEIS) for the proposed Zoning Amendments to the Business and Service Business Districts. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye Seligson Aye 4. Authorization—HUD Fair Market Rent Demonstration Project On motion of Councilman Odierna,seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney,the following was approved 10 August 8, 2012 WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)is initiating a demonstration program to better understand the impact of Small Area Fair Market Rents in the Housing Choice Voucher Program,and WHEREAS, because the Town operates a high performing Section Housing Voucher Program,is proactive in its administration and its rents are generally higher,the Town is being asked to participate in this program,and WHEREAS, HUD will provide supplemental administrative funds for upgrading computer equipment and software in the amount of$25,000.00,as well as up to$25.00 per voucher to a maximum of$38,175.00 for other expenses related to program administration. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that upon the recommendation of the Town Administrator and the Director of Community Services and Housing,the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Agreement between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Town of Mamaroneck for the for Small Area Fair Market Rents Demonstration Program,and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED,that Anna Danoy, Director of Community Services and Housing is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye Seligson Aye 5. Authorization—Dog Shelter Agreement Deferred 6. Set Public Hearing—Section 8 Public Housing Agency Administrative Plan On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney,it was unanimously RESOLVED,that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public Hearing on the Section 8 Public Housing Agency Administrative Plan for October 3,2012 at 8:OOPM in the Court Room of the Town Center,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. 11 August 8, 2012 7. Approval of Certiorari On motion of Councilman Odierna,seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney,it was RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following tax certiorari on the following terms: Ten Grand, Inc. 1340 Boston Post Road Block:410 Lot: 268 Town of Mamaroneck Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment 2008 $117,050 $32,190 $84,860 2009 $117,050 $32,190 $84,860 2010 $117,050 $32,190 $84,860 2011 $117,050 $32,190 $84,860 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye Seligson Aye 8. Salary Authorization On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilman Odierna,it was RESOLVED,that as provided for in the 2012 Town Budget the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the salary increase for Ambulance District Paramedics from$29.21 TO$29.79 per hour,and the per-diem EMT rates from$16.91 to$17.25, retroactive to January 1,2012. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye Seligson Aye On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney,seconded by Councilwoman Katz,it was RESOLVED,that as provided for in the 2012 Town Budget the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Hommocks Playground Camp effective July 30,2012 thru August 10,2012 Shay-Patrick Wheatley Counselor $215/week Hommocks Pool effective August 13,2012 thru December 31,2012 Anne-Lise Andre Lifeguard $8.25/hour Alessandra Spada Lifeguard $8.50/hour 12 August 8, 2012 Daniel Brussich EMS $25/session Hommocks Playground Camp Retroactive July 22 thru August 10,2012 Anne-lise Andre Camp Lifeguard $260/week Hommocks Pool Retroactive July 9,2012 thru December 31,2012 Victoria Puleo Key Attendant $8.00/hour The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye Seligson Aye APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney,seconded by Councilman Odierna,it was unanimously RESOLVED,that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Board Minutes from the meeting of July 9,2012. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None REPORT OF COUNCIL Councilman Odierna attended the Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting on July 25 at which a there were a number of applications,some approved some adjourned. Councilman Odierna attended the Cable TV Board of Control Meeting.Among other things discussed at the meeting,the Board of Control is reviewing a request by LMC-TV to purchase some new equipment. LMC-TV has rejected the Town's offer for space in the Town Center across the hall from the space they had wanted;they will be pursuing alternative spaces outside the Town center. Councilman Odierna attended the very nice ceremonial blessing of the Mezuzah at the new synagogue. The Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce met and is getting their fall lineup of events in place.Councilman Odierna also noted that the businesses along the Mamaroneck Avenue are more than willing to leave the Town Survey cards on their counters to remind residents to complete the Survey. Councilwoman Wittner attended the Long Island Sound Watershed Intermunicipal Council(LISWIC) Meeting on July 27`". The County Department of Facilities came to meet with LISWIC to speak about what the County has done with their meter readings.Coastal Zone Management Commission met in July and in August, both interesting meetings.Councilwoman Wittner noted the new congregation called Sulam Yaakov where Beth Emeth Synagogue once was.Councilwoman Wittner noted the fascinating name which means Jacobs Ladder. Councilwoman Wittner explained in more detail the Mezuzah Ceremony.Councilwoman Wittner noted that a lovely dynamic woman,Glenna Lee will be running the education program. Councilwoman Wittner also attended the Fire Council meeting this week, noting the Town Board has already heard most those items. Councilman Odierna noted the additional Memorial Park Concert this past Monday. Councilwoman Katz noted the Senior Center BBQ,thanking the many people,especially Steve,involved in putting together such an enjoyable event that is so well attended. Councilwoman Katz and other Board Members attended the EMS Dinner at the Larchmont Yacht Club.Councilwoman Katz noted the Recreation Department's Friday night movie,the Muppet Movie,and said it's the next best thing to a drive in. Councilwoman Katz noted that the Planning Board is meeting tonight and the Traffic Committee will meet next week. Councilwoman Elkind Eney attended the Recreation Commission meeting, noting the commission discussed ways to improve the already very successful camp program. Councilwoman Elkind Eney was happy to report that the Town Swim Team has won their division and are now Division 6 Champs.On September 30`"the Ice Rink will reopen, noting the Fall Recreation Brochure will go out August 27`". On August 16`" 'Mamaroneck Shares'will once again host the Mamaroneck Avenue Block Party,and Sherlock Holmes will be shown at the 13 August 8, 2012 Larchmont Village Center as part of the Larchmont Library's movie series for children. Councilwoman Elkind Eney noted the many other events she and the Board attended. Supervisor Seligson noted that she and her husband attended the VFW Commander's Dinner at Chef Antonio's which was a lovely event filled with great camaraderie. Supervisor Seligson wished her husband,John Feingold,a happy birthday, he is turning 60 tomorrow. Supervisor Seligson is very proud to announce that the Town's Superintendant of Highways, Louis Martirano has been named 2012 Person of the Year by the Westchester County Association of municipal Public Works Administrators.A dinner dance will be held October 12`"to celebrate.Congratulations to Lois on receiving this honor, he most certainly deserves it. ADJOURNMENT Councilwoman Wittner noted the passing of Priscilla Dibble,who was the Larchmont Library Inter Library Loan Clerk from 1959 to 1984. Ms Dibble was a long time member of our community and it is sad her hear of her passing. Councilwoman Wittner also noted that Nancy Sterbenz has passed away. Ms.Sterbenz was a community volunteer for over 50 years, noting her involvement in the Life Center,the Coastal Zone Management Commission and she was the creator of the Town publication A Land Users Practical Guide,adding copies are located on the second floor of the Town Center. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner,seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney,the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:45 PM Submitted by Christina Battalia,Town Clerk 14