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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013_01_16 Town Board Minutes January 16, 2013 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON JANUARY 16, 2013, BEGINNING AT 5:00PM IN CONFERENCE ROOM A AND CONTINUING AT 8:00 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE TOWN CENTER, 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 Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the Work Session was unanimously opened at 5:00PM. TAKEN OUT OF ORDER Boards & Commissions Additionally Present: George Brunner, resident. Mr. Brunner asked to speak with the Board this evening regarding his interest in being appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Board reviewed Mr. Brunner’s resume, and discussed Mr. Brunner’s interest in serving on a Town Board or Commission. The Board noted that they have received a number of other resumes from residents interested in serving on various Boards and Commissions and will be reviewing them further. Proposed Hampshire Country Club Development Two residents of Orienta were present. Supervisor Seligson noted that the Town had been invited to attend a meeting at Hampshire Country Club to discuss the proposal for residential units on the property. Supervisor Seligson noted that the plans shown were very preliminary concepts. Supervisor Seligson stated that she believes the issues for the Town with respect to developing the property will be flooding and traffic. The Board discussed hiring their own consultant to look at issues that would affect the Town, adding that the Town should wait until an actual application to build is received by the Village of Mamaroneck. In the meantime Mr. Altieri was instructed to begin speaking with various consultants preliminarily. Supervisor Seligson will speak with Dan Pfeffer, the developer to ask him to present and discuss the project with the Town Board. Supervisor Seligson stated that the proposed sea wall would be considered a ‘hard’ solution by the State, adding the State currently recommends combined ‘soft’ and “hard” solutions to tidal flooding, hence they might have something to add to the discussion as well. Health Insurance The Town Board continued their discussion of Health Insurance coverage in retirement for Elected Officials. The Town Board reviewed a draft resolution prepared by Mr. Maker. The Board asked Mr. Maker to make changes based on their discussion. 1 January 16, 2013 Update – Special Meeting Town/Village/School (TVS) Task Force Supervisor Seligson updated the Board on the recent TVS Meeting at which the discussion involved security measures at the schools. The Task Force will initiate a Town Village School phone and email distribution list in order to coordinate information for distribution to the public. ADDED ITEM Dissolution of the Town of Rye Supervisor Seligson stated that she and Mr. Altieri have been invited to attend the Summit Meeting next week, at which time there will be a discussion of the Dissolution of Rye Town. Supervisor Seligson stated that it is unclear as to what their role will be at the Meeting. Supervisor Seligson also reported that the Village of Larchmont has formed a task force to study the effect on the Village of Larchmont should the Town of Rye dissolve and the Village of Mamaroneck consider becoming a co-terminus Town/Village. 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 Seligson noted that the Town Board met for a worksession beginning at 5:00 PM this evening, adding this is an open meeting that all residents are welcomed to attend. As is customary at the beginning of the year, the Town Supervisor gave a State of the Town Address as follows: SUPERVISOR’S SUMMARY REPORT I HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK FOR THE PAST ONE YEAR AND 16 DAYS. IT HAS ALSO BEEN A PLEASURE. I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A SHORT HIGHLIGHT REPORT OF 2012 AND FUTURE PLAN FOR 2013. IN 2012, WE EMBARKED ON THE TOWN-WIDE Property REASSESSMENT PROJECT, TO UPDATE THE PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS IN TOWN TO PROVIDE FAIR AND EQUITABLE TAXATION. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PROJECT WE CONDUCTED OUTREACH AND INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR THE PUBLIC. THE PROPERTY DATA CARDS WERE COMPLETED AND SENT TO EACH PROPERTY OWNER. PEOPLE WERE INVITED TO MEET WITH OR CALL GAR ASSOCIATES, THE CONTRACTOR CONDUCTING THE REVAL, IF THEY FOUND MISTAKES OR NEEDED CLARIFICATION. IN JULY WE CONDUCTED A SURVEY FOR ALL TOWN RESIDENTS TO:  BETTER LEARN WHAT RESIDENTS VALUE MOST IN OUR COMMUNITY,  LEARN WHAT PEOPLE ENVISION FOR THE FUTURE OF THE COMMUNITY,  TO SOLICIT INPUT FOR BUDGETING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING  WE LEARNED FROM THE OVER 1,000 RESPONSES THAT, IN GENERAL, MOST PEOPLE LIVE IN THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK DUE TO ITS PROXIMITY TO NYC, WOULD LIKE A REDUCTION IN FLOODING, WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE TOWN REDUCE COSTS THROUGH THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY, WOULD LIKE MORE BIKE LANES, HIKING TRAILS AND ACCESS TO LIS, AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE TOWN AND VILLAGES SHARE MORE SERVICES. RESIDENTS ENJOYED A SENSE OF SECURITY IN THE TOWN AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE TOWN’S CHARACTER REMAIN UNCHANGED. SOMEWHAT SURPRISINGLY, OVER 30% OF THE RESPONDENTS REPORTED THAT THEY ARE IN FAVOR OF ONCE A WEEK GARBAGE COLLECTION. THROUGHOUT 2012, THE TOWN WORKED TO IDENTIFY SITES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FAIR AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING (FAAH) AS REQUIRED BY THE COUNTY AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS. SEVERAL SPECIFIC SITES HAVE BEEN INVESTIGATED BY THE COUNTY AND POTENTIAL DEVELOPERS, BUT WITH NO SUCCESS YET. WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF ANALYZING A PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING TO ALLOW FOR 2 January 16, 2013 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE BUSINESS AND SERVICE BUSINESS DISTRICTS OF THE TOWN. THE HOPE IS THAT THAT WOULD RESULT IN ADDITIONAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. WE HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS ISSUE TONIGHT. WE HAD A SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF PROGRAMS FOR OUR SENIORS, YOUNGSTERS AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN. OUR SUMMER CAMPS AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, RUN THROUGH THE RECREATION DEPT., WERE FULLY SUBSCRIBED AND SUCCESSFUL. OUR SENIOR PROGRAMS, RUN THROUGH THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT, WERE ALSO WELL ATTENDED, ACTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL. THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT WAS VERY BUSY IN 2012 WITH A 35% INCREASE IN BUILDING PERMIT FEES FROM 2011. THAT MEANS THAT THERE WAS LOTS OF BUILDING RENOVATIONS AND WORK GOING ON IN THE TOWN. BUDGET WORK THIS YEAR WAS CHALLENGING. THE STAFF AND TOWN BOARD WORKED LONG AND HARD TO TRY AND STAY WITHIN THE 2% TAX LEVY CAP AND MAINTAIN OUR EXCELLENT LEVEL OF SERVICES. WE MONITORED OUR BUDGET THROUGHOUT THE YEAR HOPING FOR INCREASED REVENUES AND KEEPING A LID ON EXPENSES. UNFORTUNATELY THE SLOW ECONOMY HAS HELD DOWN REVENUES, AND UNFUNDED STATE MANDATED EXPENSES CONTINUE TO RISE OVER WHICH WE HAVE NO CONTROL. THE TOWN’S CONTRIBUTION TO RETIREMENT, MEDICAL INSURANCE AND WORKERS COMPENSATION BENEFITS ARE DETERMINED LARGELY BY THE STATE. RUNNING A TOWN IS A LABOR INTENSIVE ENDEAVOR SO OUR COSTS GO UP EVEN IF WE CONTROL OUR VARIABLE EXPENSES. IN STRIVING TO REDUCE EXPENSES, REBUILD OUR FUND BALANCE AND MAINTAIN AN EXCELLENT CREDIT RATING, WE PASSED A BUDGET WITH A 3.9% INCREASE FOR 2013. IT IS A RESPONSIBLE BUDGET. MEANING WE ARE HONEST ABOUT THE PROJECTED REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR 2013, WE HAVE TRIED TO REDUCE EXPENSES THROUGH RETIREMENT INCENTIVES, ENERGY USE REDUCTION, CONTAINMENT OF OVERTIME, AND SCRUPULOUS EXAMINATION OF LINE BY LINE EXPENSE DETAILS. THE 2013 TOWN BUDGET IS A FINANCIAL PLAN THAT INSURES CONTINUED FINANCIAL STABILITY and Strength. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO HAVE A VERY MILD WINTER LAST YEAR THAT ALLOWED US TO NOT HAVE TO SPEND AS MUCH MONEY AS USUAL IN OUR HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER WHEN SANDY, THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE STORM EVER TO HIT THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK STRUCK. OVER 70% OF THE TOWN WAS WITHOUT POWER, AND 70 ROADS WERE CLOSED. OUR TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, STEVE ALTIERI, AND DEPARTMENT HEADS BEGAN PLANNING FOR SANDY DAYS BEFORE THE STORM AND WE WERE READY. THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT UNDER LOU MARTIRANO WORKED ALMOST ROUND THE CLOCK TO OPEN UP STREETS AND CLEAR TREES. THE FIRE DEPT, HEADED BY BRENDAN COLLINS, RESPONDED TO HUNDREDS OF CALLS. THE POLICE DEPT. COORDINATED TRAFFIC, EMERGENCY RESPONSES, AND WERE THE EYES OF THE TOWN UNDER CHIEF RICHIE RIVERA. MIKE LIVERZANI, THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR, WAS ON THE JOB MAKING SURE PEOPLE WERE TAKEN CARE OF. IT WAS A DEVASTATING STORM WITH UNRIVALED DAMAGE, BUT AFTER JUST 7 DAYS MOST OF THE ROADS IN THE TOWN WERE OPEN AND CONEDISON HAD RESTORED POWER TO MOST AREAS WITHIN 12 DAYS. THE TOWN REACHED OUT TO RESIDENTS THROUGH ROBOCALLS, EMAILS AND THE WEBSITE. IT BECAME VERY CLEAR THAT WE NEED EVERYONE IN THE TOWN GIVE US THEIR CELL PHONE NUMBERS AND EMAIL ADDRESSES TO BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE IN AN EMERGENCY. PLEASE GO TO WWW.TOWNOFMAMARONECK.ORG NOW TO SIGN UP IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY DONE SO. FINALLY for 2012, I WANTED TO GIVE YOU AN UPDATE ON ENVIRONMENTAL WORK GOING ON IN THE TOWN. WE HAVE A VOLUNTEER SUSTAINABILITY COLLABORATIVE COMMITTEE WORKING ON CREATING A SUSTAINABILITY PLAN FOR THE TOWN AND SPECIFICALLY WORKING ON REDUCING COSTLY ENERGY USE AT THE HOMMOCKS ICE RINK AND TOWN CENTER. WE HAVE BEEN WORKING ON PLANS, DESIGN AND FINANCING FOR RENOVATIONS AT THE ICE RINK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. HOMMMOCKS ICE RINK IS 23 YEARS OLD AND IT IS THE LARGEST ENERGY USER IN THE TOWN. IT MUST BE RENOVATED. WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE IT MUCH MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT THEREBY REDUCING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT AND HOPEFULLY SAVING MONEY. WE HAVE BEEN DISCUSSING PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS THAT MIGHT ALLOW US TO INCLUDE OTHER BUILDING RENOVATIONS WITH ENERGY UPGRADES TO SAVE MONEY IN THE FUTURE. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SEE US AMEND OUR ZONING AND BUILDING CODES TO INCLUDE MORE ENERGY EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE TOO. AS 2012 DREW TO A CLOSE THE NATION WAS SHAKEN BY THE HEARTBREAKING TRAGEDY OF THE SCHOOL SHOOTINGS IN NEWTOWN, CT, A COMMUNITY NOT THAT DIFFERENT THAN OURS AND ONLY 50 MILES AWAY. IN RESPONSE, THE TOWN AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICTHAVE MET ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO REVIEW OUR PROCERUDES AND TO INSTITUTE NEW SAFEGUARDS AT EACH OF OUR SCHOOLS. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH THOSE IN NEWTOWN, AND WE ARE REMINDED THAT OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR MOST PRECIOUS GIFT. LOOKING AHEAD TO 2013, WE WILL CONTINUE THE REASSESSMENT PROJECT WITH INITIAL VALUES AND MORE INFORMATION COMING OUT THIS WINTER AND SPRING. WE WILL USE THE SURVEY RESULTS TO TAKE NEXT STEPS IN STRATEGIC PLANNING. WE WILL HOPEFULLY PLAN SPECIFICALLY FOR MORE FAAH. WE WILL CONTINUE OUR SUCCESSFUL SENIOR AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS. WE WILL NOT HAVE ANY MORE 3 January 16, 2013 DEVASTATING STORMS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO STRIVE TO REDUCE EXPENSES, BUILD OUR FUND BALANCE AND WORK ON OUR BUDGET. WE WILL COMMIT TO AND BEGIN RENOVATION AT THE HOMMOCKS ICE RINK, COMPLETE ENERGY AUDITS OF THE OTHER TOWN FACILITIES, LOOK FOR GRANTS TO ALLOW US TO DO MORE ENVIRONMENTAL WORK AND CONTINUE OUR PRACTICES OF GOOD GOVERNMENT. I WANT TO THANK ALL OF THE TOWN BOARD MEMBERS FOR WORKING SO WELL TOGETHER IN A SPIRIT AND THE FUNCTION OF GOOD GOVERNMENT. PERSONALLY I WANT TO THANK FORMER DEPUTY SUPERVISOR PHYLLIS WITTNER FOR HER GUIDANCE AND WISDOM, NEW DEPUTY SUPERVISOR ERNIE ODIERNA FOR HIS INTEREST IN THE TOWN AND KNOWLEDGE OF SALES AND TECHNOLOGY, ABBY KATZ FOR HER HONEST PERSPECTIVE AND CLEAR THINKING, AND JAINE ELKIND ENEY FOR HER ENTHUSIASM, POLITICAL SAVVY, AND AVAILABILITY. CITIZEN’S COMMENTS Ms. Shuster, Larchmont Gardens’ Civic Association, addressed the Board. Ms. Shuster asked if something could be done about the graffiti along the Weaver Street Bridge. Mr. Altieri responded that the State will be working on the Bridge this summer and the Town has addressed the issue with the State of installing a graffiti proof fence. Ms. Shuster asked if it’s alright if residents’ clean up debris around the edge of the Brook. The issue of streets light s being out was brought to the Town’s attention, some due to poles still done from Storm Sandy. Finally, Larchmont Gardens’ Civic Association is requesting the lights around the st Gardens’ Lake stay on until March 21. PUBLIC HEARING (S) – Proposed Business Zone & Service Business Zone Text & Map Amendment The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 130 of the Town Law of the State of New York, and pursuant to a resolution of the Mamaroneck Town Board adopted on December 5, 2012 a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 8:00 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider the potential environmental impacts of the proposed adoption of amendments to the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning Code . Purpose: The purpose of the Public Hearing is to discuss, pursuant to SEQRA Regulations, the potential environmental impacts of the proposed adoption of amendments to the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning Code (Chapter 240) and Zoning Map with respect to the Town’s Business (B) and Service Business (SB) Districts. These Zoning Code Amendments would change the B and SB Zoning Districts to allow for multi-family residential and mixed use (commercial/residential) development. The Proposed Zoning Amendments also require a 10% affordable housing mandate for all new residential projects developed under the amended B and SB Districts. The full text of this Amendment may be examined and copies obtained at the Town Clerk's office during regular hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, In June, July and August until 4:00 PM at 740 W. Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, New York PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the Public Hearing all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard and that all persons are invited to submit written comments at or prior thereto. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK CHRISTINA BATTALIA TOWN CLERK Published: December 27, 2012 4 January 16, 2013 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the Public Hearing was unanimously opened. Supervisor Seligson stated that the purpose of this Zoning Amendment is to encourage fair and affordable housing and to enhance the character of the Town. Residents are encouraged to write to the Town Board with comments and concerns. Supervisor Seligson stated that the Town has hired Frank Fish and his firm BFJ Planning, to help the Town facilitate this process. Supervisor Seligson turned the presentation over to Mr. Fish and his assistant Sarah Yaegel. Mr. Fish began by stating that any zoning change must follow a SEQR Process which requires a 30 day public comment period which the Town Board extended to help educate the public. The Town Board is holding the Public Hearing this evening, which is not required, believing it to be beneficial to the public. Mr. Fish and Ms. Yaegel, gave a PowerPoint presentation and distributed a written handout of the presentation. It was noted that the Town has received, and made part of the permanent record, additional written comments. At the request of the Supervisor, Mr. Maker stated that the next steps would be that once the Findings are complete and the Town finds this an acceptable matter for consideration, a Zoning Amendment would be drafted and modeled with consideration of the Model Housing Ordinance of the County of Westchester. The Zoning Amendment would be sent to the Planning Board for a 45 day period for consideration and potential comments. A Public Hearing would then be set to consider the text of the Zoning Amendment. The environmental requirements will have been completed so no additional SEQR Process would be necessary, and the Town Board would then vote on the Proposed Zoning Amendment. Supervisor Seligson noted that there are still a number of forums at which the public can comment before any final action by the Town Board. Supervisor Seligson asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed Local Law. Stephen Bartell, 3 Washington Square, spoke on behalf of the Carlisle Tenants’ Association. Mr. Bartell stated that a task force has been created, the Town and Community Affairs Sub-Committee, of which he and Anthony Math are Co-Chairs. Jim Grovner is also present this evening and is a Member of the Carlisle Board of Directors. Of primary concern for the Association is the inclusion of the garage for the Coop in the proposed BR Zone. It is also misrepresented on page 26 of the Zoning Amendment as a public garage when in fact it is a private garage owned by the Coop. The Association would like the garage removed from the area of consideration for the Zoning Amendment as there would be no way to build residential units on top of the existing garage. Mr. Maker commented that for clarification the garage owned by the Carlisle Coop is a preexisting non- conforming use and supplies parking for the Coop and any changes would require additional parking above and beyond what currently exists. Mr. Maker continued by stating that although ‘academically’ he understands the Coop’s concern as a practical matter you could not change the building even if you wanted to. His recommendation to the Board is not to create a ‘donut hole’ effect in the legislation by cutting the this building out of the zoning map. Mr. Grovner addressed the Board with additional concerns. The Board of Directors and residents of the Carlisle are concerned that the area cannot handle additional development, adding that there is already traffic congestion and parking issues. Additionally, the area of Maxwell Avenue is a known flood area and greater building density could only exacerbate the flooding. Mr. Math added that it is the request of the Carlisle Coop to have their garage removed from the Proposed Zoning Amendment. Donald Mazin, 1415 Boston Post Road, addressed the Board. He is concerned that the new front and rear setbacks proposed in the Amendment will prevent residential additions in the business zone. Setting the residential floors above a business at a setback could address this issue. Mr. Mazin also addressed the parking concerns by allowing the additional residents to park in the municipal lots. st Supervisor Seligson stated that additional comments can be submitted until January 31. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the Public Hearing was unanimously closed. 5 January 16, 2013 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Seligson, and then on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Katz, 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 Elkind Eney, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, it was RESOLVED that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department Claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller’s Office: A & M Industrial Supply Replacement Probe $97.00 AAA Emergency Supply 2 Akron Smmoth Bore Nozzles 972.00 AAA Emergency Supply Double Drop Keys for Elevator 119.85 SCBA Disinfecting Towelettes and Cleaning AAA Emergency Supply Solution 97.25 Atlantic Westchester Semi Annual Service Contract 1/1-6/30/13 1,250.00 Bound Tree Medical Medication-Epipens 558.00 Brewer Screws and Fasteners 17.44 Byram Mason Supply Corp. 6 Bags of Calcium Chloride Pellets 103.50 Cablevision Cable Service 12/23-1/22/13 143.99 Con Edison Gas for 11/29-12/31/12 1,160.78 Foley Hardware Parts for Various Repairs and Bulbs 17.89 G & K Services Mats and Rags for December 124.77 Poland Springs Water Cooler Rent 11/19-12/18/12 99.96 Sound Shore Contracting New Outlets and Light Repairs 850.00 Sound Shore Contracting Moved Gas and Water Lines for Washer and Dryer 591.00 Sound Shore Pest Control Extermin. Services on 12/26/12 65.00 Town of Mamaroneck FD Food for Drills on 12/18 and 12/30/12 415.46 Town of Mamaroneck PFFA Life Insurance for December 2012 188.64 Verizon Wireless Cell Service 11/27-12/26/12 247.24 VFIS Life Insurance Renewal (Service Awards) 2013 43,958.90 Villa Maria Pizza Food for Explorer Drill-1/2/13 57.92 Villa Maria Pizza Food for Nor’easter Standby-12/27/12 45.00 Westech Elevator Elevator Maintenance for Jan. 2013 175.00 Total: $51,356.59 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 December as submitted by Chief Collins as follows: 6 January 16, 2013 December 2012 ALARM TYPE NUMBER Generals 28 Minors 21 Stills 1 Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 7 EMS 36 Drills 4 TOTAL 97 Total number of personnel responding: 861 Total time working: 44 hours and 07 minutes Commissioner Wittner noted that the new Fire Chief Joe Russo presided over his first Fire Council Meeting, th adding the Installation Dinner will be held on January 19. Of note at the Fire Council was an announcement of the retirement Fire Fighter Darrel Pistone . The Department is actively looking to hire two to three new Fire Fighters. Commissioner Wittner noted the receipt of the Service Awards for the Third Quarter, the Service Awards Report for Year 2012, and the list of new members who have met the requirements and will enter the program in 2013. Entered into the Record as Attachment A There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Odierna, seconded by Commissioner Katz, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened. AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointments – Boards & Commissions BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Edward Jacobson be reappointed as Member B of the Board of Architectural Review, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective (A) immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law and (B) shall expire on December 31, 2015. On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Donald Meeker be reappointed as Member A of the Board of Architectural Review, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective (A) immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law and (B) shall expire on December 31, 2015. 7 January 16, 2013 On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Edward Jacobson shall serve as Chairperson of the Board of Architectural Review for the year 2013. BOARD OF ASSESSEMENT REVIEW On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Nancy Wasserman be reappointed as Member E of the Board of Assessment Review, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective (A) immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law and (B) shall expire on September 30, 2017. BOARD OF ETHICS On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Grace D’Alessio reappointed to the position of Member B of the Board of Ethics; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall expire on December 31, 2015; and On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Robert Degen be reappointed to the position of Member A of the Board of Ethics; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall expire on December 31, 2015. On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Martin Ronan shall serve as the Chairperson of the Board of Ethics for the year 2013. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Howard McMichael, be reappointed as a member of the Coastal Zone Management Commission, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall expire on August 31, 2015. 8 January 16, 2013 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Matthew Teitsch, be reappointed as a member of the Coastal Zone Management Commission, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall expire on August 31, 2015. HOUSING AUTHORITY On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Robert Cammer, be reappointed as Member E of the Housing Authority , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall expire on December 31, 2017. PLANNING BOARD On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Marc Rosenbaum, be reappointed as Member G of the Planning Board, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall expire on December 31, 2019. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Marc Rosenbaum shall serve as Chairperson of the Planning Board for the year 2013. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that John Ortiz shall serve as Vice Chairperson of the Planning Board for the year 2013. RECREATION COMMISSION On motion of Councilwoman Elkind Eney, seconded by Councilwoman Katz, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Amy Siskind be reappointed to the position of Member G of the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Commission, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall expire on December 31, 2019; and 9 January 16, 2013 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Donald Sutherland be reappointed to the position of Member B of the Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by Section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall expire on December 31, 2015. On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Nancy Angiulo be reappointed to the position of Member A of the Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing appointment shall be effective immediately upon the appointee taking and subscribing the oath mandated by Section 25 of the New York Town Law and shall expire on December 31, 2015. On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Doris Block shall serve as the Chairperson of the Traffic Committee for the year 2013. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Arthur Wexler shall serve as Chairperson for the Zoning Board of Appeals for the year 2013. 2.Authorization – Transfer of Funds Environmental Control On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $4,200.00 to cover the expenses authorized by the Town Board in 2012 for preparation of a sustainability plan, and BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Comptroller to transfer these funds as follows: BUDGET AMENDMENT - INCREASE 2012 PART TOWN FUND BUDGET 1/16/2013 TOWN BOARD MEETING PART TOWN FUND (FUND B): INCREASE BUDGET: 10 January 16, 2013 B.0000.5995 APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $4,200 B.8090.4035 CONSULTANT SERVICES $4,200 REPRESENTS ANTICIPATED USAGE OF PART TOWN FUND UNRESERVED * SURPLUS TO FUND AN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY TO ASSIST IN FORMULATING A SUSTAINABILITY PLAN PER TOWN BOARD RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 6, 2012. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye Seligson Aye 3.Authorization – Ambulance District Charges On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the 2013 Ambulance District Fee Schedule as follows: BLS Emergency $580 ALS I Emergency $715 ALS II Emergency $815 ALS Assessment $70 Mileage $13.50 per loaded mile The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye Seligson Aye 4.Authorization of Salary – Highway Department/Ambulance District/ Town Administrator’s Office On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the following was approved WHEREAS, during the Town’s response to Super Storm Sandy the Town’s Emergency Operations Center was opened on Sunday October 28, and remained open throughout the entire week, and WHEREAS, the Town recognizes the many hours worked and considerable efforts of those employees not covered by over time compensation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve 11 January 16, 2013 the following compensation payments: Lou Martirano 4 days at $389/per day - $1,556.00 Michael Liverzani 3 days at $361/per day - $1,083.00 Mary Stanton 2 days at $315 per day - $ 630.00 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye Seligson Aye 5.Authorization of Salary – Town Court On motion of Councilwoman Katz, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, the following was approved WHEREAS, during preparation of the 2013 Town Budget, the Board discussed utilizing off duty New York State Court Officers for Court security to reduce Police overtime expenses relating to the Town Court, and WHEREAS, under this arrangement two Court Officers will be in the Court each evening Court is in session. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the hiring of up to five part time Court Attendants at $35.00 per hour. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye Seligson Aye 6.Authorization of Salary – Recreation On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Elkind Eney, it was RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2013 Town Budget the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Ice Skating Program: Effective 1/10/13 through 6/9/13 Katrina Brewer Instructor $18/hour Youth Programs: Effective 1/15/13 through 12/31/13 Kathleen Reale Tiny Tot Time Instructor $45/class Virginia Oppesidano Art Instructor $60/class Emily Romeo Dance Instructor $45/class Kathleen Flynn Cooking Instructor $45/class 12 January 16, 2013 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye Seligson Aye 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: 118 West Boston Post Road Realty 118 West Boston Post Road Block: 913 Lot: 216 Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Mamaroneck Year Assessment Amount of Reduction Reduced Assessment 2010 $23,000 $4,400 $18,600 2011 $21,500 $2,550 $18,950 2012 $21,500 $3,575 $17,925 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Elkind Eney Aye Katz Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye Seligson Aye APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 19, 2012 On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve the Board Minutes from the Meeting of December 19, 2012. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Recorded under the heading of Public Hearing REPORT OF COUNCIL Councilman Odierna attended the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, adding it was a rd wonderful event. On January 3, Councilman Odierna attended the LMC-TV Holiday Party, adding it was also th very nice. Councilman Odierna attended Steve Otis’ Swearing in Ceremony on January 12. Councilman Odierna noted the Homestead Option presentation offered to the Mamaroneck School District by the Town, adding that NY State’s Division of Taxes representative John Wolham was among the presenters. 13 January 16, 2013 Councilwoman Wittner reported previously on Fire Council. Councilwoman Katz attended the League of Women Voters Breakfast at which County Legislator Judy Myers and representatives from Rob Astorino’s Office discussed the County Budget. Councilwoman Katz attended Meetings of the Traffic Committee, the Planning Board, the Village of Larchmont Environmental Council, the Hampshire Country Club’s presentation on their proposed development, Steve Otis’ Swearing in and the Homestead presentation. Councilwoman Elkind Eney attended the Recreation Commission Meeting, adding that the Summer Camp Schedule will be issued soon. Councilwoman Elkind Eney attended the Library Meeting; upcoming events include a presentation by local author Amy Nathan and an interactive Lego event. Councilwoman Elkind Eney attended the same events as her colleagues, adding her highlight was the Martin Luther King, Jr. Film Festival, adding the films were wonderful and the discussions were excellent. Supervisor Seligson elaborated on the Martin Luther King, Jr. event, noting that Mary Stanton was part of the panel discussion on voter rights. Supervisor Seligson noted panelist Frank Streng who created an organization of pole watches whom now work nationally. Special Education PTA (SEPTA) was the honoree for this wonderful event. Supervisor Seligson thanked Sharon Mosley from LMC-TV for working on this event and for making terrific film recommendations. Supervisor Seligson noted the emergency meeting of the Town Village Schools (TVS) at which the discussion involved security measures at the schools. A TVS Task Force will initiate a special phone bank and email chain to coordinate better communications. The Sustainability Collaborative Environmental Committee met and are now moving forward in energy savings and reduction efforts. Marc Karell, a Member of the Committee conducted a sustainability diagnostic with several Department Heads and is currently working on quantifying the carbon footprint of the Town for 2011. Supervisor Seligson attended the Library Finance Committee Meeting at which the Library Board presented their 2013 Annual Budget. Supervisor Seligson noted that the Town is following the Hampshire development very closely, adding although nothing has been applied for yet, the Town will be meeting with the developer shortly. Supervisor Seligson wished her son Benjamin Andrew Green a wonderful start to his College years at Quinnipiac University, adding that everyone is wishing him great success. ADJOURNMENT O n motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Katz the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:15 PM ________________________________ Submitted by Christina Battalia, Town Clerk 14