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Town of Mamaroneck
Town Board Agenda
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
All Work Sessions and Regular Meetings are open to the public.
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5:00 PM THE TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION
The Work Session will convene in Conference Room A located on the
Second Floor at the Town Center.
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Discussion of- 2024 Operating Budget Amendments 3 - 5
2024 Operating Budget Amendments - Pdf
2. Discussion of- 2024 Capital Budget Amendments 6 - 8
2024 Capital Budget Amendments - Pdf
3. Discussion of- 2025 Tentative Budget
4. Request for Executive Session
5. Changes to Regular Meeting Agenda
6. Updates
8:00 PM TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING
The Town Board meeting will convene in the Courtroom Located on the second
floor of the Town Center. The Public is able to view the meeting on cable access
television (Optimum 76/ Fios 35) or on LMCMedia.org
CALL TO ORDER
SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Notice of Public Hearing 9 - 10
2024-11-6 Boat trailer parking
2024-10-04-LL Boat Trailers
RESIDENT COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. Call to Order
2. Fire Claims 11-6-24 11 - 13
Fire Claims 11.06.2024 - Pdf
Page 1 of 43
3. Fire Report
4. Other Fire Department Business
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
1. Consideration to Set a Public Hearing - Proposed Sewer Rent Rate for 2025 14 - 22
Proposed Sewer Rent Rate for 2025 - Pdf
2. Consideration to Set a Public Hearing - Property Tax Levy in Excess of the 23 - 25
Limit Established in General Municipal Law
Property Tax Levy in Excess of the Limit Established in General MunicipalLaw
- Pdf
3. Consideration of Approval - 2024 Operating Budget Amendments 26 - 28
2024 Operating Budget Amendments - Pdf
4. Consideration of Approval - 2024 Capital Budget Amendments 29 - 31
2024 Capital Budget Amendments - Pdf
5. Consideration of Approval - Salary Authorization A
REPORTS OF MINUTES
1. Report of Minutes from the October 16, 2024 Town Board Meeting
2. Report of Minutes 32 - 43
2024-10-16 Final Minutes
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING - November 20, 2024
Any physically handicapped person needing special assistance in order to
attend the meeting should contact the Town Administrator's office at 381-7810.
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m Town of Mamaroneck
X Town Center
FOUNDED 1661 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck,NY 10543-3353
OFFICE OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TEL: (914) 381-7810
FAX: (914) 381-7809
mrobson@townofmamaroneckNY.org
To: Supervisor and Town Board
From: Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator
Re: 2024 Operating Budget Amendments
Date: November 6, 2024
Attached please find a memo from Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller, regarding 2024 Operating
Budget Amendments.
Action Requested:
Resolved that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to make the necessary
budget amendments, as presented.
Page 3 of 43
vt; '- Town of Mamaroneck
Comptroller, Town Center
oINDED 1661 740 West Boston Post Road,Mamaroneck,NY 10543-3353
INTERDEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TEL: (914) 381-7810
FAX: (914) 381-7809
@townofmamaroneckNY.org
Date: November 6, 2024
To: Meredith Robson, Town Administrator
From: Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
Subject: 2024 Operating Budget Amendments
General:
In compliance with the Budget Policy, the following 2024 operating budget amendments are
recommended for approval.
1-Streetlight Insurance Recovery (SL5182)
An insurance recovery will be received and used to replace one of the streetlights on W.
Boston Post Rd that was knocked down as a result of an auto accident. A budget
amendment to reflect the insurance recovery is recommended below.
Attachment/s:
2024 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENTS -November 6, 2024
Page 4 of 43
2024 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENTS
STREET LIGHTING FUND(FUND SL)
1 Expense SL5182-2132 Streelight Fixtures Increase $5,431.23
Expense SL5182-2680 Insurance Recovery Increase $5,431.23
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m Town of Mamaroneck
X Town Center
FOUNDED 1661 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck,NY 10543-3353
OFFICE OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TEL: (914) 381-7810
FAX: (914) 381-7809
mrobson@townofmamaroneckNY.org
To: Supervisor and Town Board
From: Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator
CC: Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
Re: 2024 Capital Budget Amendments
Date: November 6, 2024
Attached please find a memo from Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller, regarding 2024 Capital
Budget Amendments.
Action Requested:
Resolved that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to make the necessary
budget amendments, as presented.
Page 6 of 43
u_r "v t; rn Town of Mamaroneck
Comptroller, Town Center
oINDED 1661 740 West Boston Post Road,Mamaroneck,NY 10543-3353
INTERDEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TEL: (914) 381-7810
FAX: (914) 381-7809
tyogman@townofmamaroneckNY.org
Date: November 6, 2024
To: Meredith Robson, Town Administrator
From: Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
Subject: 2024 Capital Budget Amendments
General:
In compliance with the Budget Policy, the following 2024 capital budget amendments are
recommended for approval.
1-Financial System -Munis (H1689)
Additional consulting hours were needed to complete the implementation of the
enterprise asset management module that Highway and the Garage uses. In addition,
timeclocks and ipads must be purchased for employees to record their hours worked. A
budget amendment for these two items is recommended below.
2- Fire Chief Car (H3472)
Outfitting for the Fire Chiefs car was slightly more expensive than planned. A budget
amendment for the cost is recommended below.
3- Pool (H7125)
This project is still in the early stages of planning and will likely not be ready for funding
until 2026. As a result, the funding originally planned will be returned to the General Fund.
Financing will be determined based on budget estimates when the project is designed.
The design for project has been funded through a grant that will stay in place. A budget
amendment is recommended below.
Attachment/s:
2024 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENTS -November 6, 2024
Page 7 of 43
2024 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENTS
CAPITAL FUND (FUND H)
1 Expense H1689-0400 Financial System Increase $44,000
Revenue H1689-5032 Transfer from Part Town Fund Increase $44,000
2 Expense H3472-0400 Fire Chief Car Increase $688.56
Revenue H3472-5034 Transfer from Fire Fund Increase $688.56
3 Revenue H7125-9901 Transfer to A Increase $1,000,000
Revenue H7125-0400 Pool Improvements Decrease ($1,000,000)
GENERAL FUND (FUND A)
3 Revenue A9900-5040 Transfer from Capital-(H7125) Increase $1,000,000
Revenue A9999-5995 Appropriated FB Decrease ($1,000,000)
PART TOWN FUND (FUND B)
1 Expense B9900-9950 Transfer to Capital (H1689) Increase $44,000
Expense B1900-4050 Contingency Decrease (10,675)
Expense B1900-1931 Judgements & Claims Decrease (33,325)
FIRE FUND (FUND SF)
2 Expense SF3410-4260 Foam Decrease ($688.56)
Expense SF9900-9950 Transfer to Capital- (H3472) Increase $688.56
Page 8 of 43
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law of the State of
New York, a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024,at 8:00 PM or as
soon thereafter as is possible, to consider the"Limitation on Parking of Boat Trailers on
Public Highways" law, at the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New
York.
Purpose:
The Town Board finds that trailers designed to carry boats parked on the public highways have
an unsightly impact upon the character of the Town.
You may also view the meeting on local municipal access television (Cablevision 75, 76,
77 or Verizon 34, 35, 36) or on LMC Media's website, https://lmcmedia.org/.
The full text of this document can be viewed on the Town's website,
https://www.townofmamaroneckny.org/calendar.aspx, or by calling the Town Clerk's Office
at 914-381-7870,for a mailed copy.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Published: October 25, 2024
Page 9 of 43
Local Law No. -2024
This local law shall be known as the "Limitation on Parking of Boat Trailers on Public Highways"
law.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
Section 1 -Purpose:
The Town Board finds that trailers designed to carry boats parked on the public highways have an
unsightly impact upon the character of the Town.
Section 2-Amendment of a current section of the Mamaroneck Code:
Section 219-22 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by repealing the
words: "No motor vehicle shall be parked for longer than the maximum time permitted, upon any
of the public highways or parts of public highways described below:" and replacing them with the
following:
"A. No motor vehicle shall be parked for longer than the maximum time permitted, upon any
of the public highways or parts of public highways described below:"
and by adding the following new Subsection B:
"B. No trailer designed to carry a boat or other watercraft,whether or not it is actually carrying
a boat or other watercraft and even if it is hitched to a motor vehicle, shall be parked for more than
three(3) consecutive hours,upon any of the public highways or parts of public highways."
Except as so amended, the remaining text of section 222-22 shall remain unchanged.
Section 3-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 4-Effective Date:
This Local Law shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.
October 4,2024
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ul `" m Town of Mamaroneck
Town Center
FOUNDED 1661 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543-3353
OFFICE OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TEL: (914) 381-7810
FAX: (914) 381-7809
mrobson@townofmamaroneckNY.org
To: Supervisor and Town Board
From: Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator
CC: Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
Re: Fire Claims 11-6-24
Date: November 6, 2024
Action Requested:
Resolved that the Board of Fire Commissioners hereby approves the attached list of fire
claims.
Page 11 of 43
u_rt1;' 'rn Town of Mamaroneck
Comptroller, Town Center
oINDED 1661 740 West Boston Post Road,Mamaroneck,NY 10543-3353
INTERDEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TEL: (914) 381-7810
FAX: (914) 381-7809
tyogman@townofmamaroneckNY.org
Date: November 6, 2024
To: Meredith Robson, Town Administrator
From: Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
Subject: Fire Claims 11-6-24
General:
Attached is the list of fire claims for approval.
Attachment/s:
FIRE CLAIMS 11-06-24
Page 12 of 43
Town of Mamaroneck
From: Tracy Yogman -Town Comptroller
Re: Fire Claims
Date: NOVEMBER 06, 2024
The following Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department claims have been certified by Chief Thomas Broderick and submitted to the
Comptroller's Office for payment:
VENDOR DESCRIPTION Amount
AAA Emergency Supply Co., Inc Equipment for inflatable controlled opening of locked cars $ 72.00
MA Emergency Supply Co., Inc Firefighting helmet $ 459.00
Chatsworth Cleaners Uniform maintenance-September 2024 $ 122.98
Con Edison Fire HQ gas service 8/26-9/25/24 $ 256.65
Crown Trophy Inspection Dinner plaques $ 350.00
Morris-Croker LLC Uniform for Captain $ 254.80
Grainger Mechanics gloves $ 26.70
Interstate Diagnostic Annual Physicals 10/06/24 $ 8,885.00
Ready Refresh Water Cooler rental 8/19-9/18/24 $ 195.96
Ready Refresh Water Cooler rental 9/19-10/18/24 $ 195.96
UniFirst Corporation Cleaning/bathroom supplies 10/11, 10/18, 10/25/2024 $ 970.59
Verizon Fire HQ service 10/10-11/9/2024 $ 293.28
Villa Maria Pizza Food for Fast Drill 10/23/2024 $ 81.14
Village Pizza&Pasta Food for Engine Company Drill 10/15/2024 $ 165.60
Total $ 12,329.66
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m Town of Mamaroneck
X Town Center
FOUNDED 1661 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck,NY 10543-3353
OFFICE OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TEL: (914) 381-7810
FAX: (914) 381-7809
mrobson@townofmamaroneckNY.org
To: Supervisor and Town Board
From: Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator
CC: Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
Re: Proposed Sewer Rent Rate for 2025
Date: November 6, 2024
Attached please find a memo from Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller regarding the proposed sewer
rent rate for 2025. I am requesting the Board set a Public Hearing to present the proposed rate.
Action Requested:
Resolved that the Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public Hearing on the
proposed sewer rent rate for 2025 for November 20,2024.
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u_r "v t; rn Town of Mamaroneck
Comptroller, Town Center
oINDED 1661 740 West Boston Post Road,Mamaroneck,NY 10543-3353
INTERDEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TEL: (914) 381-7810
FAX: (914) 381-7809
tyogman@townofmamaroneckNY.org
Date: November 6, 2024
To: Meredith Robson, Town Administrator
From: Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
Subject: Proposed Sewer Rent Rate for 2025
General:
Local Law#7 adopted in 2014 provides for establishing a sanitary sewer rent as an alternative to the
ad valorem tax to fund the operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system. Section 174-3 of
the legislation requires that the Town Board annually set the sewer rent rate per gallon based upon
water consumption. The rate is calculated by dividing the revenue required to operate the sanitary
sewer system by the adjusted water consumption of all system users. A public hearing must be held
by the Town Board to consider any change in the sewer rent rate.
There are 3,122 billed water accounts in the unincorporated Town. There are an estimated 68
properties in the unincorporated area that utilize septic systems and therefore not connected to the
sewer system. Below is a listing of water sales in the unincorporated area for the last three full years:
• 2023 Actual 408,000,000 gallons
• 2022 Actual 443,000,000 gallons
• 2021 Actual 419,000,000 gallons
Three-year average water sales- 423,371,000 gallons
Average annual water use for a residential property is 131,094 gallons. This is the average of annual
water use with and without irrigation based upon the average of the last three years of total water use
in the Town.
With 68 properties not connected to the sanitary sewer system and an average residential water
consumption of 131,094 gallons; 14,096,000 gallons of water is deducted from the average water
sales for purposes of the calculation of the sewer rent. Also, the law provides that the sewer rent to be
charged be based upon 90% of the actual water consumed. Therefore, for rate calculation purposes
the adjusted annual water sold is determined as follows:
Three-year average water sales 423,371,000 gallons
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Deduction for properties not connected
to the sanitary sewer system 14,096,000 gallons
Subtotal 409,275,000 gallons
Allowance for 90% of actual average
water consumption 40,927,500 gallons
Adjusted water sales for rate calculation 368,347,500 gallons
The funding to be raised for Sewer District expenses in 2025 is $773,000.Water consumption has
decreased over the years but expenses have increased as a result of the debt service related to the
sanitary sewer system replacement and rehabilitation project. The sanitary sewer replacement project
has been completed and additional grants funds were received. As a result, $1.6m of bonded funds
was not used. The 2025 Budget includes an application of$235k that offset the debt service increase.
As water usage has been rather volatile, the 2025 Budget includes a contingency of$130k for revenue
shortfalls. The fund balance has been utilized in prior years and will not be able to sustain additional
shortfalls and emergencies.
Therefore, the rate calculation is $773,000/368,347,500=$.0021/gallon, an increase of$.002/gallon
over 2024.
For an average residential consumer using 131,094 gallons of water per year the property owner will
be billed for 90% of the consumption or 117,984 gallons. As a result, the average annual sewer rent
for 2025 will be $247.60, an increase of$7.36 or 3.06% over 2024.
Procedurally, the Town Board must hold a public hearing on the proposed sewer rent rate increase
before a new rate can be implemented.
Attachment/s:
2025 Sewer Rent Presentation-12-25
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m Town of Mamaroneck
X Town Center
FOUNDED 1661 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck,NY 10543-3353
OFFICE OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TEL: (914) 381-7810
FAX: (914) 381-7809
mrobson@townofmamaroneckNY.org
To: Supervisor and Town Board
From: Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator
CC: Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
Re: Property Tax Levy in Excess of the Limit Established in General Municipal
Law
Date: November 6, 2024
In the agenda packet you will find the local law to authorize a property tax levy in excess of the limit
established in General Municipal Law 3-c. As I always do, I am recommending adoption of the tax
cap override to allow for full budgetary considerations and options. Doing so does not bind you in
any way in regards to your final decision on the budget, as you know.
Procedurally, the Town Board must hold a public hearing on the adoption of the tax cap override
before it can be implemented.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Action Requested:
Resolved that the Town Board hereby sets the date for a Public Hearing on "Property
Tax Levy in Excess of the Limit Established in General Municipal Law" for November
20, 2024.
Attachment/s:
2025 Tax Cap Override Local Law
Page 23 of 43
Local Law No. of the year 2024
Town of Mamaroneck,County of Westchester
A local law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal
Law§3-c
Section 1. Legislative Intent
It is the intent of this local law to allow the Town of Mamaroneck to adopt a budget for the fiscal year
commencing January 1, 2025 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the "tax levy limit" as
defined by General Municipal Law§3-c.
2. Section 2.
Authority This local law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law §3-c, which
expressly authorizes a local government's governing body to override the property tax cap for the
coming fiscal year by the adoption of a local law approved by a vote of sixty percent (60%) of said
governing body.
3. Section Tax Levy Limit Override
The Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, County of Westchester, is hereby authorized to adopt a
budget for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2025 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of
the amount otherwise prescribed in General Municipal Law§3-c.
Section 4.Severability
If a court determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or the
application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, the
court's order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this local law, but shall
be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or in
its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the
controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective date
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law
of the State of New York, a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM or
as soon thereafter as is possible, to consider the "Local Law Authorizing a Property Tax Levy in Excess of
the Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c" Law, at the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road,
Mamaroneck, New York.
Purpose: It is the intent of this local law to allow the Town of Mamaroneck to adopt a budget for the
fiscal year commencing January 1, 2025 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the "tax levy
limit" as defined by General Municipal Law § 3-c.
You may also view the meeting on local municipal access television (Cablevision 75, 76, 77 or Verizon 34,
35, 36) or on LMC Media's website, https://lmcmedia.org/.
The full text of this document can be viewed on the Town's website,
https://www.townofmamaroneckny.org/calendar.aspx, or by calling the Town Clerk's Office at 914-381-
7870, for a mailed copy.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
Published: , 2024
Page 25 of 43
m Town of Mamaroneck
X Town Center
FOUNDED 1661 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck,NY 10543-3353
OFFICE OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TEL: (914) 381-7810
FAX: (914) 381-7809
mrobson@townofmamaroneckNY.org
To: Supervisor and Town Board
From: Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator
Re: 2024 Operating Budget Amendments
Date: November 6, 2024
Attached please find a memo from Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller, regarding 2024 Operating
Budget Amendments.
Action Requested:
Resolved that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to make the necessary
budget amendments, as presented.
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INTERDEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TEL: (914) 381-7810
FAX: (914) 381-7809
@townofmamaroneckNY.org
Date: November 6, 2024
To: Meredith Robson, Town Administrator
From: Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
Subject: 2024 Operating Budget Amendments
General:
In compliance with the Budget Policy, the following 2024 operating budget amendments are
recommended for approval.
1-Streetlight Insurance Recovery (SL5182)
An insurance recovery will be received and used to replace one of the streetlights on W.
Boston Post Rd that was knocked down as a result of an auto accident. A budget
amendment to reflect the insurance recovery is recommended below.
Attachment/s:
2024 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENTS -November 6, 2024
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2024 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENTS
STREET LIGHTING FUND(FUND SL)
1 Expense SL5182-2132 Streelight Fixtures Increase $5,431.23
Expense SL5182-2680 Insurance Recovery Increase $5,431.23
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OFFICE OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TEL: (914) 381-7810
FAX: (914) 381-7809
mrobson@townofmamaroneckNY.org
To: Supervisor and Town Board
From: Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator
CC: Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
Re: 2024 Capital Budget Amendments
Date: November 6, 2024
Attached please find a memo from Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller, regarding 2024 Capital
Budget Amendments.
Action Requested:
Resolved that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to make the necessary
budget amendments, as presented.
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Comptroller, Town Center
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INTERDEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TEL: (914) 381-7810
FAX: (914) 381-7809
tyogman@townofmamaroneckNY.org
Date: November 6, 2024
To: Meredith Robson, Town Administrator
From: Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
Subject: 2024 Capital Budget Amendments
General:
In compliance with the Budget Policy, the following 2024 capital budget amendments are
recommended for approval.
1-Financial System -Munis (H1689)
Additional consulting hours were needed to complete the implementation of the
enterprise asset management module that Highway and the Garage uses. In addition,
timeclocks and ipads must be purchased for employees to record their hours worked. A
budget amendment for these two items is recommended below.
2- Fire Chief Car (H3472)
Outfitting for the Fire Chiefs car was slightly more expensive than planned. A budget
amendment for the cost is recommended below.
3- Pool (H7125)
This project is still in the early stages of planning and will likely not be ready for funding
until 2026. As a result, the funding originally planned will be returned to the General Fund.
Financing will be determined based on budget estimates when the project is designed.
The design for project has been funded through a grant that will stay in place. A budget
amendment is recommended below.
Attachment/s:
2024 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENTS -November 6, 2024
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2024 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENTS
CAPITAL FUND (FUND H)
1 Expense H1689-0400 Financial System Increase $44,000
Revenue H1689-5032 Transfer from Part Town Fund Increase $44,000
2 Expense H3472-0400 Fire Chief Car Increase $688.56
Revenue H3472-5034 Transfer from Fire Fund Increase $688.56
3 Revenue H7125-9901 Transfer to A Increase $1,000,000
Revenue H7125-0400 Pool Improvements Decrease ($1,000,000)
GENERAL FUND (FUND A)
3 Revenue A9900-5040 Transfer from Capital-(H7125) Increase $1,000,000
Revenue A9999-5995 Appropriated FB Decrease ($1,000,000)
PART TOWN FUND (FUND B)
1 Expense B9900-9950 Transfer to Capital (H1689) Increase $44,000
Expense B1900-4050 Contingency Decrease (10,675)
Expense B1900-1931 Judgements & Claims Decrease (33,325)
FIRE FUND (FUND SF)
2 Expense SF3410-4260 Foam Decrease ($688.56)
Expense SF9900-9950 Transfer to Capital- (H3472) Increase $688.56
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0 !w Wednesday, October 16, 2024,
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First Floor of Town Center 5:00 PM
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PRESENT: Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Supervisor
Sabrina Fiddelman, Councilmember
Jeffery L. King, Councilmember
Robin Nichinsky, Councilmember
Anant Nambiar, Councilmember
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT: Allison May, Town Clerk
Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator
William Maker Jr., Town Attorney
Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
Marc Romero, Assistant to the Town Administrator
CALL TO ORDER
The Work Session of the Town Board was called to order by Town Supervisor Elkind Eney.
Moved by Councilmember Fiddelman, seconded by Councilmember Nambiar, the Work
Session unanimously opened at 5:07 p.m.
5:00 PM THE TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Revision to "Limitation of Parking Boat Trailers on Public Highways"
Law
Town Attorney William Maker, Jr. presented the revised proposed "Limitation
of Parking Boat Trailers on Public Highways" Law to the Town Board, which
they had discussed at their meeting on September 30, 2024. The Board had
no further revisions or suggestions for the proposed local law.
2. Discussion of-Speed Humps on Colonial Avenue
Town Administrator Meredith Robson reviewed the new Town law for speed
humps approved at a recent Town Board meeting, noting a slight mix-up in
the final version. The approved law included a requirement for 75% of the
street's residents to sign a petition for any proposed speed hump. Having
received the Town's first application for a speed hump on Colonial Avenue,
Robson requested the Board waive this 75%-signature requirement to
authorize testing. The Board declined, meaning residents on Colonial
Avenue must now gather the required signatures prior to approval. The
Board suggested revisiting the law in early 2025 and noted, given it was
such a hot topic for Colonial Avenue, the residents were likely to meet the
75% approval easily.
3. Discussion of-Award of Bid -TA-24-12 -Janitorial Services -Town
Facilities
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Assistant to the Town Administrator, Marc Romero, explained that the Town
was nearing the end of the contract with their current janitorial services
supplier, Commercial Building Maintenance Corp. (CBM). On October 2,
2024, they received five bid proposals for contract TA-24-12, and the
apparent lowest bidder was again CBM, with a base bid price of$61,230 for
the period from November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2025. This bid
roughly doubled the cost of the previous contract but remained the lowest.
The Assistant Administrator noted that CBM has been the Town's contractor
for maintenance of the six facilities since 2021. While slight changes were
made to the scope of work, the most significant change was the price
increase, likely due to previous underbidding.
4. Discussion of-2025 Operating Budget Amendments
Town Comptroller Tracy Yogman recommended a capital budget
amendment(SW8340-4267)to cover a legal settlement. Comptroller
Yogman explained that a consent decree with the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New York State
Department of Health (DOH) and the New York State Attorney General had
been settled with Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW). The settlement
addressed accrued civil penalties, the completion of the Rye Lake Water
Filtration Plant, and the payment for three environmental benefit projects.
WJWW paid the civil penalties, and the Town's share of the$1,250,000
penalty was 16.7%, amounting to $211,666.86, which is expected to be paid
October 17, 2024. Comptroller Yogman recommended utilizing remaining
contingency funds and appropriate fund balance for the amendment.
5. Discussion of- Proposed Sewer Rent Rate for 2025
Comptroller Yogman presented the proposed sewer rent rate for 2025,
including a proposed rate increase of$0.002 per gallon, to the Town Board.
Comptroller Yogman noted that as a result, the average annual sewer rent
for 2025 will be $247.60, an increase of$7.36 or 3.06% over 2024. The
Board should plan to schedule a public hearing for November 20th at their
next meeting on November 6th.
6. Discussion of-"Property Tax Levy in Excess of the Limit Established
in General Municipal Law"
Attorney Maker explained the local law to authorize a property tax levy
exceeding the limit established in General Municipal Law 3-c. Attorney
Maker noted that the Town Board adopts this annually to allow for full
budgetary considerations and options. It was emphasized that this action
does not bind the Town Board in any way regarding their final decision on
the 2025 budget.
7. Discussion of- Presentation of the 2025 Tentative Budget
Administrator Robson and Comptroller Yogman presented a top line of the
2025 Tentative Budget, including reviewing Attachment A. First,
Comptroller Yogman took the Town Board through the 2025 Budget Tax
Scenarios spreadsheet, noting that the tax cap of 2.93 % equates to a
$935,715 allowable increase, while the Town's mandatory Benefits and
Payroll increases alone for 2025 exceed this amount. Using the numbers
from the Tentative Budget and comparing them to the 2024 Adopted Budget,
the tax levy increase would be over by $5.3 million, with a tax rate increase
of 9.9%. The fund balance would be an estimated 32% of revenues. Town
Residents who own homes with an assessed value of$1.6 million would see
an 18% tax increase, and Village Residents who own homes with an
assessed value of$1.6 million would see a 37% tax increase.
Next, Comptroller Yogman reviewed the Appropriated Fund Balance History
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2012-2025, breaking out one-time capital expenses verses recurring
expenses. The 2025 chart showed using $150,461 from the Water Fund
(appropriated fund balance -Capital). Councilmember Nambiar requested
adding a total expense budget column for the year and another column
showing the percentage of expenses funded through the fund balance.
Both Town Administrator Robson and the Town Comptroller cautioned the
Board regarding continued use of the fund balance for operations. The
Tentative Budget reduces this relance and provides for a structurally sound
budget. Administrator Robson noted that future years'tax rate increases
could be minimized if the Town had a structurally balanced budget, such as
the one presented. The Board discussed deciding on the Town's fund
balance and debt service strategies, agreeing that these would drive many
budgeting decisions. They believe that people focus on the tax levy cap and
noted that budgeting a 20%tax levy increase would mean exceeding the cap
by 18%.
Administrator Robson then reviewed the items listed on the Expense
Savings for Consideration—Tentative Budget. To highlight the ongoing issue
with escalating costs, Administrator Robson noted that the latest estimate for
the spray pad had risen to $1.5 million. The Board then discussed the
rationale from Capital Markets Advisors for Moody's AAA bond rating.
See Attachment B.
Councilmember Nichinsky stated that in the 2024 election, whether
Republican or Democrat, the number one issue is the economy. Raising the
levy by 20% would outrage the community, and framing it as structurally
sound for the future might not be convincing. Councilmember Nichinsky
pointed out that the Town took$3 million from the fund balance this year, but
next to none in the 2025 Tentative Budget. Councilmember Nichinsky
disagreed with cutting the use of the fund balance abruptly, suggesting a
gradual reduction instead. Councilmember Nambiar agreed, citing a similar
approach taken on the School Board, reducing dependency on the fund
balance gradually over the next three years.
The Board considered this and discussed communicating the ultimate goal
of a structurally balanced budget to the community while proceeding more
slowly to achieve it, thus not increasing the budget so dramatically in any
one year. Supervisor Elkind Eney agreed with Councilmember Nichinsky but
acknowledged that this may compromise the AAA rating from Moody's. The
Town Supervisor stated that it was unfortunate that the WJWW settlement
involving the water treatment plant was delayed for so long that it was now
affecting our budget.
Councilmember Fiddelman expressed that she couldn't ask her neighbors to
accept the budget as proposed. Councilmember Fiddelman agreed that
while a structurally balanced budget is fiscally sound, more time is needed to
achieve it. Councilmember King agreed, highlighting the Town's progress in
being more transparent with the community. Councilmember King
emphasized the need to communicate the cost of the Filtration Plan and how
water treatment has impacted everyone. Residents are now asking about
water rates, Councilmember King stated, and the Board needs to address
this judiciously.
Lastly, the Board reviewed the dates and times for the upcoming Department
Head 2025 Budget meetings.
See Attachment C.
8. Request for Executive Session
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Moved by Councilmember Fiddelman, seconded by Councilmember
Nambiar, the Town Board agreed to enter into Executive Session to
discuss the proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property and
the employment history of a particular person or persons.
Carried
Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember
Nichinsky, the Town Board unanimously agreed to resume the Regular
Meeting.
Carried
9. Additions to Regular Meeting Agenda
10. Updates
Administrator Robson explained Comptroller Yogman requires final input
from the Town Board by November 1, 2024. Any changes after that would
need to be addressed prior to the Board's next meeting on November 4,
2024. The Board agreed they could meet on additional days if necessary--
October 28th and/or 30th.
Supervisor Elkind Eney also noted that for the first time ever the Brook will
be closed to vehicular traffic on Halloween, from 4:30 to 8:30pm. Supervisor
Elkind Eney had received a personal call requesting the closure and then
the Town Administrator had checked with the Highway, Fire Department and
Police. It was suggested that next year the resident be prompted to simply
fill out a Town Block Party application.
8:00 PM TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING
The Town Board meeting convened in the Courtroom Located on the second floor
at the Town Center. The Public was to view the meeting on cable access television
(Optimum 76/Fios 35) or on LMCMedia.orq
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor Elkind
Eney at 8:08 p.m. Supervisor Elkind Eney noted that the Town Board met for a Work
Session beginning at five o'clock this evening, which was open to the Public.
SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
Welcome to the October 16, 2024, meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck. The Town Board met today for a Work Session in Conference
Room D, starting at 5:00 pm, which is open to the Public.
The past two weeks were full of great events in the Town.
On October 2, I attended Coffee with a Cop at Brooklyn Bagel Company on
Mamaroneck Avenue. Several of our police officers, and officers from the VOM
attended. This was a great opportunity for members of the public to meet and
speak with members of our police force.
On October 5, I attended the Food Truck Festival. The weather was perfect, and
in my opinion, so was the event. There were 14 food trucks, 19 craft vendors,
Westchester SPCA with mobile adoption unit, bounce house, police, fire (doing
bailouts), ambulance, pumpkin patch, and 2 live bands. There was something for
everyone, and people showed up in droves to attend. Thank you to all of our staff
who worked so hard to make it all happen—The Town Recreation Department,
Fire Department, Highway Department, VAC, Police Department, and the
Sanitation Department.
On October 7, I was pleased to attend the unveiling of the historic marker at the
Girl Scout House, formerly the Larchmont Gardens Station of the New York
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Boston &Westchester Railway. It was the Train Station from 1926-1937 and was
dedicated as Girl Scout House on October 7, 1983. Thanks to Patricia Reeves
Allen and the Girl Scouts for all they do to enrich our community.
On October 8, the second graders from Murray Avenue School visited the Town
Center. I had the pleasure of speaking with them about the various departments
in the Town. They also met with the Recreation Department, the Town Clerk's
Office and then they went outside and climbed inside an ambulance and heard
from LVAC and got to see our Highway Department arborist go up 90 feet in a
bucket truck. Finally, they visited the police department and got"locked" inside
the jail!
On October 10, I attended the WMOA. The topic was NY Proposition1: the NY
Equal Rights Amendment.
On Saturday, October 26 from 10am-1 pm, the County Mobil Shredder will be at
Maxwell Avenue. You can bring up to 4 file-sized boxes per household of
confidential papers that you don't want to leave in recycling.
Early voting begins at the Town Center on Saturday, October 26, and continues
through Sunday, November 3. Any registered voter in Westchester County can
vote at any early voting location in the County. Times vary by day, so check out
our Town Website or call the Town Clerk's Office 914-381-7870 to check the
time for the day you want to vote early.
Election Day is November 5. On election day you must vote at your designated
polling place only. The polls are open between 6am and 9 pm.
Please vote and remember to flip your ballot to vote on Proposition 1: NY equal
rights amendment.
Halloween is October 31. The roads along the Brook will be closed to traffic on
October 31 this year from the hours of 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
East and West Brookside will be closed from Lansdowne Briarcliff roads to East
and West Hickory Grove. All intersections connecting to E.W. Brookside will be
blocked also. They are E.W. Hickory Grove, W. E. Garden Rd., Fernwood, Little
Farms Rd., E.W. Valley Stream, Landsdowne Dr. and Briarcliff Rd.
Our Weaver St. Firehouse will also celebrate Halloween. Please visit the
"Haunted Firehouse" on Halloween between 5 pm and 8 pm. Treats and the
TMFD will have a Harry Potter theme.
Be safe!
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
There was no scheduled Public Hearing.
RESIDENT COMMENTS
Supervisor Elkind Eney asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Town
Board.
Mr. Lance Widner, of 20 Colonial Avenue, rose to address the Board. Mr. Widner
stated that he and his neighbors have been lobbying the Town Board and Traffic
Committee to get speed humps at Daymon and Colonial for years now. It has become
noticeably problematic. Mr. Widner had attend hoping to affect some decision on the
budget and the implementation of the speed humps in 2025. Mr. Widner pointed out
that anecdotal observations are very different than the results of the Town Police study
on speed.
Administrator Robson mentioned her error in the development of the local law on the
Town's Speed Hump Policy. Moving forward in testing temporary speed humps, the
residents will be required to get 75% of their neighbor's approval prior to moving
forward with the test. Need to garner their signatures and then Town can install the
temporary speed humps. The Town Administrator apologized that the process would
take a bit longer. The humps have been purchased, so the residents just need to get
the signatures. The Town will develop a petition and forward to Mr. Widner.
Next, Mr. Widner mentioned what is locally referred to as the"Larchmont Left".
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(A"Larchmont Left" is locally referred to when a driver turns left immediately as
the light turns green, cutting off oncoming traffic that has the right of way. This maneuv
er forces oncoming vehicles to wait, potentially causing dangerous situations at the inte
rsection.) Mr. Widner stated that it is becoming a problem particularly at the
intersection of Weaver and Palmer. Mr. Widner asked, can a sign be put up or
something else be done to correct the problem?Administrator Robson responded that
the Traffic Committee would be the group to review that with, and Police Chief Creazzo
noted that he would also follow up on the problem with his department.
Ms. Sonal Patel-Sheth spoke next on behalf of the Larchmont Gardens Community
Civic Association. Ms. Patel-Sheth mentioned that there was too much overgrowth at
the pond and around the Brook. Ms. Patel-Sheth suggested that trees, limbs, bushes
need to be cleared, pruned and pushed back. Hindering stormwater. Kids and dogs are
there too and there is poison ivy. An Earth Day cleanup is done annually. Everyone
pitches in, but the Pond has become a larger issue. It is filling and narrowing. There is
a lot of debris and there are a lot of visitors using the Pond to fish. People are leaving
debris behind.
Administrator Robson stated she would request the Highway Foreman swing by to
review. There is a forebay project in the capital plan. Major dredging is expensive and a
significant undertaking, so the plan is waiting for funding to be allocated.
STAFF COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Chief of Police, Paul Creazzo—Town of Mamaroneck Police Department
CHIEF'S REPORT—2024 3rd QUARTER ANNUAL REPORT
The following is a breakdown of some of the activities of the department from
January 1st to September 30,2024.
OVERALL ACTIVITY
Total Calls 7733
Criminal Cases 159
Auto Accidents 151
Medical Service Calls 464
Identity theft and check fraud continue to account for the lion's share of our
criminal complaint reports. Residents are encouraged to safeguard their personal
identifying information and be very careful when clicking on unknown emails and
links. When sending checks in the mail, it is advisable to mail them from the Post
Office if possible. While burglaries have generally subsided, larcenies outside the
residence continue. Residents are reminded to lock their residences, take in
valuables, lock their vehicles, and arm security systems if they have them. Make
your property as hard a target as possible.
TRAINING ACTIVITY
The members of the Department completed the following department wide
training:
• Semi-annual Firearms Qualification/Training
• Legal Updates/Use of Force
• Active Shooter Response
• De-escalation training
• Taser recertification
We have secured a$75,000 grant from the NYS Division of Criminal Justice
Services and intend to implement virtual reality scenario training throughout the
year.
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All Supervisors have continued to participate in an ongoing Supervision training
program, a component of the NYS accreditation standards. Topics include
Supervisor Liability, Ethics, Leadership, Community Relations, and Current Case
Law. Other training topics included a De-Escalation Instructor Course and an
Instructor Development School.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH/EVENTS
• Our Child Passenger Safety Seat Technicians continue to be active. Forty-one
seats were installed through the end of September.Any resident can set up an
appointment for a seat installation. The registration form is posted on the
Department Website.
• Members of the Department continue to participate in the Lunch Buddies program
at Sts. John and Paul School and Central School monthly.
• Members once again participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run in May,
benefiting the Special Olympics
• Officers attended the Murray Ave School Fair in May.
• As the school year ended, Officers joined graduates at Hommocks, Central,
Murray and Sts. John and Paul and offered congratulations on their achievements.
• Over the summer,we joined our neighboring agencies at Harbor Island for
National Night Out.
• Most recently,we joined the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department at
Brooklyn Bagels for this year's National Coffee with a Cop event.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Sgt. Nelson Flores retired in June after 32 years with the Town.
• We will be offering a candidate for promotion to fill the vacant Sergeant's position
in the near future. The Department currently has one vacancy, and we are in the
midst of the interview and selection process for that position.
• The construction of the new female and supervisors' locker room is nearing
completion, and we intend to occupy the space any day now.
• Regarding the accreditation process,we are scheduled for our DCJS assessment
at the end of the month.
In concluding this report, I want to express my gratitude for the hard work and
professionalism of my executive office staff along with the dedication and
professionalism of the men and women of the Town of Mamaroneck Police
Department. I would also like to sincerely thank the Town Board for their support,
without which, achieving our mission would not be possible.
Councilmember King recalled that burglaries were up in 2023 and asked if they
had subsided. Chief Creazzo replied that the burglary gangs had recently moved
to New Jersey, California, and Colorado. They might come back, but fortunately,
burglaries in the Town are down.
Councilmember King also inquired about several accidents on the Post Road near
the International House of Pancakes (IHOP)and whether there was a common
denominator in those accidents. Chief Creazzo responded that the location was
problematic. Three or so accidents had occurred soon after rain or drizzle, when
oils on the road surface, combined with speed, created a hazard. Additionally,
Chief Creazzo said, travelling at a reasonable speed allowed for easy adjustment
to the slight curve at the crest of the hill, but speeding could cause a vehicle to lift
slightly.
Councilmember Nichinsky asked if grooves in the road surface might aid traction.
Chief Creazzo thought that signage and a reduction in the speed limit would be
more impactful. Supervisor Elkind Eney said she would add this topic to her
discussion with New York State about Boston Post Road.
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Councilmember Nambiar asked about the increasing problem of the `Larchmont
Left' and whether Town Police were seeing this issue in other places. (Again,
a "Larchmont Left" is when a driver turns left immediately as the light turns green,
cutting off oncoming traffic that has the right of way. This maneuver forces oncomi
ng vehicles to wait, potentially causing dangerous situations at the intersection.)
Chief Creazzo had not heard anything recently but said he would place the
intersection at Weaver and Myrtle back on select enforcement detail.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. Call to Order
Commissioner Elkind Eney called the Meeting to order, then on motion of
Commissioner Nichinsky and seconded by Commissioner Fiddelman the
Board of Fire Commissioners was unanimously declared open.
Present were the following Members of the Commission:
Commissioner: Jaine Elkind Eney
Commissioner: Sabrina Fiddelman
Commissioner: Jeffery L. King
Commissioner: Robin Nichinsky
Commissioner: Anant Nambiar
2. Fire Claims
Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Nambiar
RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners hereby approves the
attached list of fire claims in the amount of$7,349.57.
Carried
3. Fire Report
Commissioner Elkind Eney read the Fire Report for the Month of September
2024, as follows:
ALARM TYPE NUMBER
Generals 30
Minors 21
Stills 4
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 0
EMS 38
Drills 5
TOTAL 98
Total number of personnel responding: 656
Total time working: 47 hours and 10 minutes.
See Attachment D.
4. Other Fire Department Business
There being no further business to come before the Fire Commission, on
motion of Commissioner Nichinsky, Seconded by Commissioner Nambiar,
the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened.
OUT OF ORDER: STAFF COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the 2025 Tentative Budget
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Administrator Robson presented the attached presentation on the 2025
Tentative Budget. She noted the positives and negatives of the budget and
acknowledged costs continue to be an issue. Comptroller Yogman
addressed the 2025 tentative budget revenue. Administrator Robson added
that in addition to dealing with general budgeting issues, the Town is being
squeezed by Moody's not wanting to increase debt service and increase
revenue fund balance to between 35 to 40%. She pointed out that the issue
of fund balance has been discussed during several prior meetings.
Comptroller Yogman reviewed the tax levy of 19.58% and the Town Tax
increase for 2025 which at this point would be 9.9%. Administrator Robson
then explained the next steps of the budget process here at the Town.
See Attachment E.
Supervisor Elkind Eney thanked the Town Administrator and Town
Comptroller for their tremendous work on the budget. Since the Board had
just received the budget, they had not yet had a chance to review it.t. There
is a lot of work ahead and many meetings and negotiations before arriving at
the preliminary and then the final budget. Stay tuned, Supervisor Elkind
Eney said, she expects the final 2025 budget will be very different than what
has been presented this evening.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
1. Consideration to Set a Public Hearing - Revision to"Limitation of
Parking Boat Trailers on Public Highways" Law
Moved by Councilmember Fiddelman, seconded by Councilmember King, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby sets a public hearing for
"Limitation of Parking Boat Trailers on Public Highways"Law for the
November 6, 2024, Town Board meeting.
Carried
2. DEFERRED: Consideration of Approval -Speed Humps on Colonial
Avenue
3. Consideration of Approval -Award of Bid -TA-24-12 -Janitorial
Services -Town Facilities
Moved by Councilmember Nichinsky, seconded by Councilmember Nambiar,
it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby awards the bid TA-24-12
Janitorial Services- Town Facilities to Commercial Building Corp. at
the base bid price of$61,230 and the individual alternate prices, and at
the Town Administrator's discretion, hereby authorizes renewal of the
bid for$63,190 in Year 2 and$65,960 in Year 3, and further authorizes
the Town Administrator to execute the agreement and any related
documents necessary to carry out its implementation.
Carried
4. Consideration of Approval -2025 Operating Budget Amendments
Moved by Councilmember Nambiar, seconded by Councilmember King, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to
make the necessary budget amendments, as presented.
See Attachment D.
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Carried
5. DEFERRED: Consideration to Set a Public Hearing -"Property Tax
Levy in Excess of the Limit Established in General Municipal Law"
6. Consideration of Approval -Certiorari
Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Fiddelman, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the settlement of
certiorari for 137-139 Larchmont Avenue, resulting in a refund of
$1,120.00.
Carried
7. Consideration of Approval -Salary Authorization A
Moved by Councilmember Nambiar, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky,
it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the appointment of
Ryan McLean as a Junior Network Specialist, effective October 21,
2024, at an annual salary of$66,470.
Carried
8. Consideration of Approval - Pracademic Partners Proposal
Moved by Councilmember Nambiar, seconded by Councilmember
Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the submitted
proposal from Pracademic Partners for the development of an
Implementation Plan based on the Town's Comprehensive Plan for a
budget not to exceed$7,000, and hereby authorizes the Town
Administrator to execute the agreement and any related documents
necessary to carry out its implementation.
Carried
REPORTS OF MINUTES
1. Report of Minutes
Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the minutes of
September 30, 2024.
Carried
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilmember Nambiar
• Attended the Food Truck Festival, which was so successful that there were
almost too many people. He had a terrific time and enjoyed all of the food,
fun, and activities.
• Sadly, missed this month's Planning Board meeting.
• Diwali is starting soon! Known as the Indian Festival of Lights, it celebrates
the myth of people lighting lamps to guide their king home. This year is
special because, for the first time ever, NYC schools will have a day off for
Diwali.
Councilmember Fiddelman
• I've been away for the last 12 days and missed the Library and Housing
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Authority meetings.
• Sadly, also missed the Food Truck Festival, which I heard featured the
grilled cheese truck. I'm so appreciative of the staff for making it happen and
happy it was a nice day. Hopeful to be able to participate next year!
Councilmember King
• On October 7th, attended with Supervisor Elkind Eney the memorial service
at Larchmont Temple, commemorating the atrocities of a year ago. It was
very moving, part healing, and part moving forward. I will go anywhere to
hear Rabbi Sirkman speak.
• Attended the Recreation Commission meeting. Fall activities and sports are
underway. The Food Truck Festival was terrific for the first time in three
years. This week is Friday Night Skate (FNS).
• For Halloween, please drive safely and watch for trick-or-treaters.
• Mentioned his concern for our legal counsel because it is October 16th and
thought for sure he would be wearing a blue and orange tie. (Dodgers were
playing during this meeting and were up 2-0 in the top of the fifth!)Attorney
Maker responded that the NY Jets should change their name to the NY
Edisons, as they are now starting to invent ways to lose a game!
Councilmember Nichinsky
• Since the last meeting, attended the Food Truck Festival.Actually, went
twice because it was so fun and delicious!
• The Sustainability Committee met on the first Tuesday of the month. The
Repair Cafe will be held on Sunday, October 20th, from 12 to 4 pm, so bring
all your items and keep out of the waste stream.
• The recent Westchester Municipal Officials Association featured a
presentation on Proposition 1, which fills in the holes in our constitution and
supports choice in the New York State Constitution.
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
The last day to request a vote-by-mail or absentee ballot is October 26th (if done
online or by mail), or by November 4th if requested in person at Westchester
County Board of Elections.
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT
In "Field of Dreams," in his last speech Terrance Mann says to Ray Kinsella that
the one constant in America is baseball. It's so true. Of the four remaining teams,
the Cleveland team meeting the Dodgers last played in the 1920 World Series,
which featured the first-ever unassisted triple play. The other possibility is a
Dodgers vs. Yankees series, or the Subway Series.
Another noteworthy feature is if the Cleveland team makes it. Seventy years ago
today, the Indians faced the Giants. The Mets, who are an amalgam of the
Dodgers and Giants, would repeat the matchup from 70 years ago if they meet the
Guardians! That was the only World Series Willie Mays ever won. This year, sadly,
Willie Mays passed away.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilmember Fiddelman, seconded by Councilmember
Nambiar, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING - November 6, 2024
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Submitted by
Allison May, Town Clerk
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