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April 20, 2011
TOWN OF MAMARONECK
TOWN BOARD AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011
THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONVENE – at 6:00PM in Conference Room A to discuss – Property Revaluation,
Boards & Commissions, Commuter Tax Legislation
REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION – to discuss Certiorari
THE TOWN BOARD WILL RECONVENE – at 8:00 PM in the Court Room.
CALL TO ATTENTION - Location of Exits
PROCLAMATION – Tree City
PUBLIC HEARING – Time Extension – Special Permit Byron Place Associates
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1.Fire Claims
2.Other Fire Department Business
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1.Update – Real Property Reassessment Project
2.Resolution – Westchester Joint Water Works Capital Projects
3.Report of Bids – TA-11-01 Catch Basin Inserts
4.Authorization – Capital Project 2011 – 14 Town Center Building Improvement
5.Update – Senior Center Renovation Project
6.Authorization – Westchester County Stop DWI Agreement
7.Salary Authorization - Recreation
8. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
9. Set Public Hearing – Enlargement of the Board of Assessment
10. Certiorari
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 6, 2011
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
TOWN CLERK’S REPORT
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING – May 4, 2011
May 18, 2011
Any physically handicapped person needing special assistance in order to attend the meeting should call
the Town Administrator's office at 381-7810.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND WORK SESSION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON APRIL 20, 2011, BEGINNING AT 6:00PM IN
CONFERENCE ROOM A AND CONTINUING AT 8:00 PM IN THE COURT ROOM OF THE
TOWN, 740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
PRESENT:
Supervisor Valerie M. O’Keeffe
Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner
Councilman Ernest C. Odierna
Councilwoman Nancy Seligson
Councilman David J. Fishman
ALSO PRESENT: Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney
CALL TO ORDER - WORK SESSION
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the Work Session was
unanimously opened at 6:00PM.
Property Revaluation
Thomas Frey, of Frey Appraisal & Consulting Services, Inc., was present to discuss the revaluation project
and his potential role as the Project Administrator. The Town Assessor, Susan Thomas was also present.
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The Town Board reviewed Mr. Altieri’s memo dated April 14 which outlined the most current revisions to
the Request for Proposal (RFP).
Mr. Altieri explained the role of the Project Manager, as being similar to a construction project manager.
Councilwoman Seligson noted her concerns that this project would be a huge time commitment for the
Assessor.
Mr. Altieri noted that this is another reason for a Project Manager.
Mr. Maker again stated his recommendation for a warranty provision in the RFP. Mr. Maker prepared a
draft of such a warranty and explained it to the Board.
Mr. Altieri, Mr. Maker, Mr. Frey and Ms. Thomas, will all meet to draft something along the lines of what
Mr. Maker has drafted for the Town Board to review prior to the RFP being issued.
Mr. Altieri informed the Town Board that State Law only allows for five year bonding for revaluation.
Borrowing for only five years may be difficult for the Town, therefore Mr. Altieri would like to investigate
the issuing of the project under three separate contracts, broken down by phases, thus enabling the Town
to borrow over an eight or nine year period.
Mr. Frey discussed his qualifications for being the Project Administrator. He was the Assessor during the
revaluation for the Town of Thomson, as well as Project Manager for other successful revaluation projects.
His role would be to relieve Ms. Thomas of the day to day contact with the contractor. Mr. Frey would
review all reports, all models, as well as approve all invoices and staff changes.
Mr. Frey stated that an important part of his role would be to “re-data” a percentage of the data already
reviewed by the supervisor to the project. Mr. Frey would also coordinate and lead the seven public
outreach sessions.
The Town Board discussed how to handle unpermitted properties, especially those that are a safety
violation. The Board concluded that, short of safety violations, there should be an amnesty of sorts on
improvements not permitted that are discovered during data collection.
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Commuter Tax Legislation
The Town Board reviewed and discussed a request by Assemblyman George Latimer for the Town to issue a
resolution in opposition to the proposed commuter tax.
On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve of the Town
preparing a resolution in opposition to New York State’s proposed commuter tax.
On motion of Supervisor O’Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the Board unanimously
agreed to enter Executive Session to discuss employment history of a particular person.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Employment History of a Particular Person
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Fishman, the Board unanimously agreed to
reenter Work Session.
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350 Anniversary Update
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Councilwoman Seligson gave a brief update and noted the Committee’s last meeting on April 14.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O’Keeffe at
8:30 PM, she then pointed out the location of exits.
Supervisor O’Keeffe noted the agenda items discussed during Work Session, reiterating to the audience
that the Work Session is open to the public.
PROCLAMATION – ARBOR DAY TREE CITY U.S.A. AWARD
Councilman Odierna read the following Proclamation:
ARBOR DAY TREE CITY U.S.A. AWARD
WHEREAS, Friday April 29, 2010 is recognized by the Town of
Mamaroneck as Arbor Day, a special day set aside for the
celebration and planting of trees.
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WHEREAS, This year marks the nineteenth (20) year the Town of
Mamaroneck has been recognized as a “Tree City U.S.A.” by
the National Arbor Day Foundation. The Tree City U.S.A.
Award indicates that the Town of Mamaroneck takes its
tree-care responsibilities seriously with an effective
community forestry program; and
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WHEREAS, Trees make a world of difference in our communities. Trees have long been
recognized for the beauty and value they lend to homes, neighborhoods, parks and
business areas. At the same time, those trees conserve energy, help clean the air,
protect rivers and streams, and provide a home for wildlife in our towns and cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that I, Valerie Moore O’Keeffe, Supervisor, and the members of the Town Council of the Town
of Mamaroneck urge all citizens to participate in programs and activities designed to furthering the
establishment of trees in our community.
PUBLIC HEARING (S) – Time Extension – Special Permit Byron Place Associates
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 8:00 PM or as soon thereafter as is possible in the
Court Room of the Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York to consider
an Amendment to the Special Permit – Byron Place Associates.
Purpose:
There is a request by the developer Byron Place Associates LLC for an extension of the
date for submission of a complete application for a Building Permit for construction of
the Mixed Use Development for Block 132- Lots 410, 469, 504, 511 and 521 from April 18,
2011 until August 1, 2011.
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: April 13, 2011
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the Public Hearing was
unanimously opened.
Mr. Maker explained that as required by the Special Permit, the owners of the property at which the
mixed use development is being built had until the middle of April to obtain a building permit. Due to
problems in the financial market it became difficult to obtain the required financing so as to go forward
with plans suitable for a building permit. Byron Place Associates is, therefore asking the Town Board to
extend the time for filing their application for a building permit from April 2011 to August 1, 2011.
Supervisor O’Keeffe asked the representatives from Byron Place Associates, Mr. Cleary and Mr. Myers, if
they wished to state why the Board should extend this date.
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Mr. Cleary, of Ceres Realty, stated that a request for an extension has more to do with the housing
market conditions rather than a financing issue. Mr. Cleary stated that building plans are far along and a
construction manager will be hired this week, adding we are moving forward full speed ahead. Mr.
Cleary also stated that the houses on the site will be removed as soon as possible.
Supervisor O’Keeffe asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed amendment to the Special
Permit.
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the Public Hearing was
unanimously closed.
On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was approved:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT
TO THE SPECIAL PERMIT ISSUED BY THE TOWN BOARD
TO FCD MAMARONECK, LLC ON OCTOBER 18, 2006
Whereas, on October 18, 2006, the Town Board adopted a resolution wherein it issued a Special
Permit to FCD Mamaroneck, LLC for the construction of a mixed-use development in the area generally
bounded by Madison Avenue, Byron Place and Maxwell Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck, subject to the
conditions and requirements contained in the Town Board’s October 18, 2006 resolution (“Special Permit”),
and
Whereas, on April 2, 2008, the Town Board adopted a resolution whereby it granted the First
Amendment to the Special Permit, and
Whereas, on November 5, 2008, the Town Board adopted a resolution whereby it granted the
Second Amendment to the Special Permit, and
Whereas, on April 1, 2009, the Town Board adopted a resolution whereby it granted the Third
Amendment to the Special Permit, and
Whereas, on June 17, 2009, the Town Board adopted a resolution whereby it granted the Fourth
Amendment to the Special Permit, and
Whereas, on May 19, 2010, the Town Board adopted a resolution whereby it granted a fifth
amendment to the Special Permit (erroneously labeled: the Third Amendment to the Special Permit), and
Whereas, on March 2, 2011, the Town Board adopted a resolution whereby it granted a sixth
amendment to the Special Permit (erroneously labeled: the Fourth Amendment to the Special Permit), and
Whereas, Byron Place Associates, LLC, the current owner of the area generally bounded by Madison
Avenue, Byron Place and Maxwell Avenue in the Town of Mamaroneck, has asked the Town Board to
amend the Special Permit to change the date for submitting a complete application for a building permit
from “on or before April 18, 2011” to “on or before August 1, 2011” for, among other reasons, the
difficulties it has faced in arranging construction financing due to the overall slowdown in the economy,
and
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Whereas, at its meeting held on April 20, 2011, the Town Board conducted a public hearing on the
request made by Byron Place Associates, LLC, and
Whereas, at the public hearing all persons wishing to be heard were given an opportunity to
address the Town Board either orally or in writing, and
Whereas, the Town Board closed the public hearing on April 20, 2011.
BE IT RESOLVED that since the request by Byron Place Associates, LLC does not call for any physical
change to the site or the environs, the Town Board determines (a) that the request does not need to be
referred to the Planning Board and (b) that the Town Board, as Lead Agency, need not make any additional
or supplemental findings under the State Environmental Quality Review Act before acting upon this
application; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a seventh amendment to the Special Permit is granted to the extent
that Paragraph 14 A) of the Special Permit is deleted and the following is substituted in its place:
“14) Expiration of this Special Permit
A) This Special Permit shall expire automatically if the Applicant (a) does not submit a complete
application for a building permit for the construction of the Mixed-Use Development on or
before August 1, 2011 or (b) does not obtain such building permit on or before October 18,
2011.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all of the paragraphs of the Special Permit and all of the paragraphs
of the Town Board’s resolutions granting amendments to the Special Permit (including the recital
paragraphs appearing in those resolutions) that have not been deleted or amended by this resolution or
earlier resolutions are reconfirmed and shall remain in full force and effect, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that within five (5) business days of the adoption of this resolution, the
Town Administrator or other duly authorized person (i) shall cause this resolution to be filed in the office
of the Town Clerk and (ii) shall cause a copy thereof to be sent by first-class mail, telefax or electronic mail
to Byron Place Associates, LLC and FCD Mamaroneck, LLC and to all agencies which are considered either
an interested or an involved agency under the regulations promulgated by the New York State
Department of Conservation pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
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BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O’Keeffe, and then on motion of Commissioner Odierna,
seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the Board of Fire Commissioners was unanimously declared open.
Present were the following members of the Commission:
Commissioner: Valerie M. O’Keeffe
Commissioner: Phyllis Wittner
Commissioner: Ernest C. Odierna
Commissioner: Nancy Seligson
Commissioner: David J. Fishman
1. FIRE CLAIMS
Commissioner Odierna presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on
Commissioner Odierna’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Wittner, it was
RESOLVED that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following
Fire Department claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the
Comptroller’s Office:
AAA Emergency Supply 1" Tubular Webbing 111.65
Brendan Collins Reimb. For CI Fire Show Expenses 28.68
Brewer Hardware Pulley, Cleat and Ratch Tie Down 53.07
Broadway Minerva Cleaner Install Rescue Pocket 131.50
Cablevision Cable Service 3/23-4/22/11 117.89
Carrot-Top Industries Nylon POW/MIA Flag 57.80
Clarity Testing Fit for Duty Physical-J. Garofalo 375.00
Cleaning Systems & Supply Building Cleaning Supplies 268.01
Cleaning Systems & Supply Building Cleaning Supplies 50.58
Con Edison Gas Service 1/31-3/1/11 1,626.32
ESS Inc. Remote Mount Kit & Cable 896.26
ESS Inc. High Power Cable for Mobile to Battery 72.00
G & K Services Inc. Building Cleaning Supplies 92.17
Galls Inc. Vercro Ties 96.68
Galls Inc. Velcro Ties 48.21
IKON Copier Service 2/22-3/21/11-new copier 204.35
IKON Copier Service 2/28-3/29/11-old copier 59.25
Interstate Diagnostics Physical Exam for M.Brady 225.00
National Standby Repair Inc. Service Agreement and Supplies 653.89
National Standby Repair Inc. Generator Hoses 38.87
Pelham Lumber & Mason Supply Lumber for Cribbing 814.77
Poland Springs March Rent for Water Cooler 49.37
R & L Consulting Replacement of 320GB HDD for TMFD 68.37
Smith El-Dis-Co Compact Fluorescent Lamp 241.44
Sound Shore Pest Control Exterminating Service-1/24 & 3/10/11 130.00
Sunset Printing & Adv. Fire Safety Training Materials 585.58
Town of Mamaroneck Fire Dept Reimb. For Food for F.A.S.T. Drill-3/15 243.33
Town of Mamaroneck P.F.F.A. Life Ins. For March 2011 306.54
United Communications Corp. Minitor 4 Case And Repair 389.75
Verizon Telephone Service 3/10-4/9/11 341.91
Villa Maria Food for F.A.S.T. Drill 54.12
W.J.W.W. Water Service-12/3-3/2/11 35.51
Total: $ 8,467.87
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The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Commissioner Fishman Aye
Commissioner Seligson Aye
Commissioner Odierna Aye
Commissioner Wittner Aye
Commissioner O’Keeffe Aye
2.Other Fire Department Business
The following Memorial Day Celebrations were announced:
1. May 25, Kemper Memorial Fund Essay Contest, Mamaroneck High School, beginning at 3:00. This
will be followed by a ceremony outside at the Kemper Memorial
2. May 26, the Larchmont Mamaroneck Parade beginning at 7:00PM
3. May 30, the Village of Mamaroneck Parade beginning at 5:00PM
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Odierna,
seconded by Commissioner Wittner, the Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board
reconvened.
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN
1. Update – Real Property Reassessment Project
Mr. Altieri stated that during the Work Session the Town Board met with the Town’s Assessor and Thomas
Frey, who will likely be the Project Administrator. Mr. Altieri stated that a few revisions will be done as a
result of the discussions during Work Session. Mr. Altieri stated that the Request for proposal (RFP) will
likely go out this week. He noted that a section of the Town’s Website will be devoted to Revaluation.
Once the RFP is issued the Town will begin a number of public sessions to educate the public. Mr. Altieri
noted that the Town Board discussed financing of the project, adding depending on how the contracts are
issued, could be amortized over a five to eight year period.
The Board also discussed a policy on how to deal with those improvements that may be discovered during
an inspection that does not have a building permit. Mr. Altieri stated that the main objective of this
Revaluation is to establish fair and accurate valuation, therefore short of a safety violation the Town has
decided there will be an amnesty on improvements that are discovered and not permitted. Mr. Altieri
emphasized that the Town wants to encourage homeowners to allow entry into the home, so a fair and
accurate valuation can be achieved.
Councilwoman Seligson added that the Town Board discussed safety violations, and realizes that data
collectors are not code enforcers nor do they necessarily have knowledge of safety issues.
Councilwoman Wittner asked Mr. Altieri to give an overview of the RFP.
Mr. Altieri stated the key issues in the RFP as follows:
1. Detailed schedule of approval phases.
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2. Minimum of seven information sessions.
3. Establishes minimum requirements for data collectors.
4. Data Collectors’ must have minimum of two years experience as an appraiser or an assessor.
5. During the valuation process the Town will be divided up into neighborhoods, each with its own
valuation model.
6. Data Mailers will go out to homeowners requesting verification of the information.
7. A second mailer will go out with a preliminary value.
8. Homeowners can then meet with the Assessor to discuss the Preliminary Value.
9. The Grievance process will take place as usual with the Final Roll established on September 15.
10. During a 12 month period the contractor will be available to review assessments.
Councilwoman Seligson stated that the Town will be providing a visual timeline during its informational
sessions.
Councilman Odierna asked Mr. Altieri for the time frame on choosing a contractor and whether the Town
will need to hold a Public Hearing in order to do so.
Mr. Altieri stated that a hearing is not necessary in order to choose a contractor.
2. Resolution – Westchester Joint Water Works Capital Projects
Supervisor O’Keeffe stated that the Westchester Joint Water Works at times performs capital
improvements that are considered system improvements and others are for specific areas.
The Town Board reviewed the following schedule listing the capital improvements that have been
approved by the Board of Trustees of the Westchester Joint Water Works and the Town’s share of those
projects.
Capital Improvement Project Total Project Cost Town Share 18.6%
York Road 16” Main $630,000 $117,200
Springdale Road Booster Pump $150,000 $28,000
Rye Lake Chlorine Feed Imp. $75,000 $14,000
Anderson Hill Road Interconnection $250,000 $47,000
Lundy Lane Water Main $320,000 $150,000 *
Total $356,000
* The Lundy Lane water main project was eligible for $170,000 in Federal stimulus funds so the amount shown is net of
the grant funds to be applied to the project
On motion of Supervisor O’Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was approved:
WHEREAS, the Westchester Joint Water Works is prepared to move forward
on the construct of five Capital Projects, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s share of these projects at 18.6 percent is a total cost of
$356,200.00, and
WHEREAS, previously the Town has borrowed $330,000.00 for various Water
District Capital Improvements, and established Capital Project Account
# 2010-12.
NOW THERFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve of the
Capital Improvement Projects authorized by the Board of Trustees of the
Westchester Joint Water Works for a total cost to the Town of $356,200.00,
and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve drawing
the financing gap in the amount of $30,200.00 from the unexpended balance
of the Water District.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
3. Report of Bids – TA-11-01 Catch Basin Inserts
The report of bids is entered into the record as follows:
Attachment A
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner the following was approved:
WHEREAS, on March 31, 2011 the Town publicly opened and read three bids for
Contract #TA-11-01 Catch Basin Debris Screens, Baskets and Filters, and
WHEREAS, the call for this bid comes as a result of the Town’s being awarded a Grant
in the amount of $60,000.00 through the Long Island Sound Futures Fund, and
WHEREAS, the bid called for three types of basins to meet specific needs at different
catch basin locations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby award Contract #TA-11-01
Catch Basin Debris Screens, Baskets and Filters, to two separate vendors as follows:
Items #1 and #3 to Kristar Enterprises of Santa Rosa, CA in the amount of $11,040.00
Item #2 to Fabco Industries of Farmingdale, NY in the amount of $24,465.00
and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute said
contracts with both firms on behalf of the Town.
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The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
4. Authorization – Capital Project 2011 – 14 Town Center Building Improvement
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Supervisor O’Keeffe, the following was approved
WHEREAS, at the Town Board Meeting of April 6, 2011, the Town Board
approved the project to reconstruct the exterior stairwell at the west end of
the Town Center Building at a cost of $30,000.00 and to complete a Building
Evaluation Project at a cost of $100,000.00, and
WHEREAS, at the April 6, 2011 Town Board Meeting, the Town Board
approved the bonding for these projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby establish Capital
Project #2011-14 Town Center Improvements.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
5. Update – Senior Center Renovation Project
Mr. Altieri explained that the Town has a 15 year lease with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, for use of their
building on Boston Post Road as the Town’s Senior Center Facility. The Town has received a Community
Development Block Grant to upgrade the facility. Currently a project is under way to renovate the
bathrooms, the kitchen, the front porch and storage room. As part of the project the removal of asbestos
is taking place in the basement and on the exterior shingles. The project is expected to be complete by the
end of early summer.
The Board thanked the Fire Department for hosting the Seniors, and for Maria Gallagher and her staff for
being good sports during the renovations.
Mr. Altieri noted that Ron Carpaneto is overseeing the project at a great savings to the Town.
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6. Authorization – Westchester County Stop DWI Agreement
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Fishman, it was:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the agreement
between the Town of Mamaroneck and the County of Westchester to
receive reimbursement for enforcement of DWI regulations; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Westchester County will reimburse the Town to a
maximum of $8,400 for the years 2011-2015, and
BE IT, FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute
said agreement on behalf of the Town.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
7. Salary Authorization – Recreation
RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2011 Town Budget the Mamaroneck
Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following:
Memorial Park Tennis Courts:
Edward McGuire Attendant $12/hr Effective 4/30/11
Leonard Binder Attendant $11.50/hr Effective 4/30/11
Maud Tarrant Alternate Attendant $11.50/hr Effective 4/30/11
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
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8. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
On motion of Supervisor O’Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
Resolution
rescinded May
RESOLVED, that Glenna Gray be appointed to the
18, 2011
position of Alternate Member of the Board of Assessment Review, and
Replaced with
Resolution on
BE IT FURTHER
May 18, 2011
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 September 30,
2015.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
On motion of Supervisor O’Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was approved,
WHEREAS, David Birch has resigned as a Member of the Larchmont
Public Library after having served since 1997.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that Iven R. Taub be appointed to the
position of Member of the Larchmont Public library, 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, 2016.
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
9. Set Public Hearing – Enlargement of the Board of Assessment Review
The Town Board finds that having only three members on the Board of Assessment Review causes difficulty
at times in maintaining a quorum. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Town Board to increase the
number of members from three to five.
On motion of Supervisor O’Keeffe, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was
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RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby set the date for a Public
Hearing on the Enlargement of the Board of Assessment Review for May 4, 2011
at 8:00PM in the Court Room of the Town Center, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish the notice of said
hearing in a newspaper appointed as an official newspaper, and that said notice, be
posted.
10. Certiorari
On motion of Councilman Fishman, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following
tax certiorari on the following terms:
Howell Associates. LLC
128-144 Chatsworth Avenue
Larchmont, NY 10538
Block: 602 Lot: 834
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont
Year Assessment Reduced Assessment
2003 $85,000 $48,000
2004 $85,000 $48,000
2005 $85,000 $48,000
2006 $85,000 $48,000
2007 $85,000 $48,000
2008 $85,000 $50,000
2009 $85,000 $50,000
2010 $85,000 $50,000
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the settlement of the following
tax certiorari on the following terms:
Larchmont Hills Owners’ Corp.
17 North Chatsworth Avenue
Larchmont, NY 10538
Block: 133 Lot: 662
Town of Mamaroneck/Village of Larchmont
Year Assessment Reduced Assessment
2003 $180,000 $171,000
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2004 $180,000 $176,400
2005 $180,000 $171,000
2006 $180,000 $165,600
2007 $180,000 $165,600
2008 $180,000 $165,600
2009 $180,000 $165,600
2010 $180,000 $172,800
The above resolution was put to a roll call vote:
Fishman Aye
Seligson Aye
Odierna Aye
Wittner Aye
O’Keeffe Aye
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby approve
the Board Minutes from the Meeting of April 6, 2011.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
REPORT OF COUNCIL
Councilman Fishman will attend the Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting next Wednesday. A meeting of the
Housing Authority is anticipated very soon.
Supervisor O’Keeffe interjected that there is still an opening on the Housing Authority and encouraged
residents who may want to volunteer, or know someone else who might, to please contact the Town.
Councilwoman Seligson attended Earth Day at Kensico Dam, at which she accepted on behalf of the Town
a Westchester County award for the Town’s collecting of used vegetable oil for beneficial use in the
‘Veggie Trucks’. The Town also received a Certificate of Merit from the Westchester County Board of
Legislators.
Councilwoman Wittner attended the Long Island Sound Watershed Intermunicipal Council Meeting, along
with Councilwoman Seligson; no significant discussion took place regarding storm water management.
Last week the Village of Mamaroneck hosted the Westchester Municipal Officials Association’s monthly
dinner at Beach Point.
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Councilman Odierna attended the Chamber of Commerce Meeting on April 7, noting the 5 Annual Wine
Trail will take place on May 1. The League of Women Voters Breakfast was held last Friday with guest
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speaker Dr. Shaps, Superintendant of Mamaroneck Schools. The Recreation Commission met on April 12.
Councilman Odierna was happy to welcome Beth Boyle the newest member to the Commission. Jill Fisher
the Superintendant was happy to report that the Mamaroneck School District will pay for the second
handicapped ladder at the Pool.
Mr. Altieri gave an update on the changes to recycling. Beginning June 1 the County will upgrade their
intake to now include recyclables with numbers 3-7. Although the County was lenient in their acceptance
of plastic bags, with this change plastic bags will not be allowed.
Mr. Altieri also noted that the Highway Department is busy filling pot holes, adding they continue to put
down two to three tons of hot patch a day.
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
None
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Odierna, the meeting was unanimously
adjourned at 10:25 PM
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Submitted by
Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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