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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007_02_27 Town Board Minutes FEBRUARY 27, 2007 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD ON FEBRUARY 27, 2007 AT 8:15 PM IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE PRESENT: Supervisor Valerie M. O’Keeffe Councilwoman Phyllis Wittner Councilman Ernest C. Odierna Councilwoman Nancy Seligson Councilman Paul A. Winick ALSO PRESENT: Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator William Maker, Jr., Town Attorney Christina Battalia, Deputy Town Clerk WORK SESSION Fire Apparatus Specifications Chief Pelosi explained why the Fire Department was recommending KME as the reasonably lowest bidder. Joe Russo, Chair of Committee for Specifications, further commented that the bid from Elite Fire Apparatus did not have the proper specifications as set forth in the original specifications for bid. Most notably was the fact that the Fire Truck would not fit into the Fire House. Councilman Winick asked Chief Pelosi if most of the accessories are already in the specifications can this Board assume that we are within the limits of the $460,000 Bond? The Chief responded, yes. The Board further reviewed the report from Steve Altieri in which a full comparison of the Elite Bid was compared to the Town specifications. Cemeteries Donald March, Town Historian, presented a proposal from Stone Faces and Sacred Spaces. The proposal is for a preliminary site evaluation of the Town Cemeteries. Mr. March further explained that many of our cemeteries although maintained for landscaping purposes were being overlooked in terms of their historic preservation. The Board discussed the details of the proposal as well as the resume presented by Ms. Lynette Strangstad, owner of Stone Faces & Sacred Spaces. The Board asked Mr. March to approach the various historical societies to investigate whether joint funding for such an undertaking was viable. Supervisor O’Keeffe stated to Mr. March that the Board would further study the proposal and report back to him. The Supervisor would also speak with Carolyn Parlato, a trustee of a cemetery in New York City that is undertaking a major renovation. On motion made and seconded, the Board convened into an executive session to discuss Personnel and Litigation. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor O’Keeffe at 8:45 PM. She then pointed out the location of exits. PUBLIC HEARING - Extension of Illuminated Sign Moratorium The following notice of public hearing was entered into the record: 1 FEBRUARY 27, 2007 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 8:15 PM in the Council Room at the Weaver Street Fire House, 205 Weaver Street, Larchmont, New York, to consider the adoption of a local law entitled “Fourth Amendment to the Moratorium on Illuminated Signs” Law. Purpose The Town Board is concerned about the potential proliferation of brightly illuminated signs within the Town’s business and industrial districts. By Local Law No. 6-2006, it enacted a moratorium on the erection of new illuminated signs to afford the Town Board an opportunity to examine ways to control the erection of such signs. The most recent extension of that moratorium expires on February 28, 2007. Since the moratorium went into effect, the Board has been studying ways in which such lighting can be controlled without creating an undue economic burden upon the Town’s commercial enterprises. The Board needs additional time to complete its examination. Hence, a short extension moratorium on the erection of illuminated signs is warranted. Section 2 --- Amendment to a current section of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck: Section 175-12 G. of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by deleting the words “February 28, 2007” therefrom and substituting the words “April 5, 2007” in their place. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the Public Hearing was unanimously opened. Mr. Maker gave an explanation of the proposed law. Supervisor O'Keeffe asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the proposed law, she also asked Councilman Winick to comment. Councilman Winick stated that Mr. Donald Meeker had completed his survey of the Boston Post Road and the Board would be reviewing a final draft of law very soon. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick, the public hearing was unanimously closed. On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was approved, Local Law No. 1 - 2007 This local law shall be known as the “Fourth Amendment to the Moratorium on Illuminated Signs” Law. BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck Section 1 – Purpose: The Town Board is concerned about the potential proliferation of brightly illuminated signs within the Town’s business and industrial districts. By Local Law No. 6-2006, it enacted a moratorium on the erection of new illuminated signs to afford the Town Board an opportunity to examine ways to control the erection of such signs. The most recent extension of that moratorium expires on February 28, 2007. Since the moratorium went into effect, the Board has been studying ways in which such lighting can be controlled without creating an undue economic burden upon the Town’s commercial enterprises. The Board needs additional time to complete its examination. Hence, a short extension moratorium on the erection of illuminated signs is warranted. 2 FEBRUARY 27, 2007 Section 2 --- Amendment to a current section of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck: Section 175-12 G. of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is amended by deleting the words “February 28, 2007” therefrom and substituting the words “April 5, 2007” in their place. 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. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe Aye PROCLAMATION – National Red Cross Adjourned to March 7, 2007 AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN 1. Appointment Board of Architectural Review BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW Councilwoman Seligson stated that Mr. Meeker has been especially helpful with the Town’s recent reviewing of the Illuminated Sign Law. He has been working on signage for the Greenway project, adding he has a great sense of aesthetic & sense of perspective with special relationships. Councilman Winick noted that Mr. Meeker designed the wonderful ”gateway to the Town” signs, adding Don will be a tremendous asset to the Board of Architectural Review. On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that Donald Meeker is appointed to the position of Member A of the Board of Architectural Review; 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, 2009 ; and The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 3 FEBRUARY 27, 2007 2. Authorization - Renewal of South East Consortium Interagency Agreement On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, the following was approved WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck’s participation as one of nine communities in the South East Consortium provides recreation programs for disabled individuals with developmental disabilities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the renewal agreement with South East Consortium for the year 2007 in the amount of $22,875, an increase of 5%, 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: Winick Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O’Keeffe Aye 3. Authorization – Ambulance District Grant Supervisor O'Keeffe thanked Mr. Liverzani for his terrific job obtaining this grant. On motion of Councilman Odierna, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, the following was approved. WHEREAS, the Ambulance District applied for and received a 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for a vehicle exhaust system at the Mamaroneck EMS building for a total project cost of $22,500, and WHEREAS, the grant is a 90% federal 10% local program in which the Ambulance District will receive $20,250 from FEMA and the remaining $2,250 from the Town of Mamaroneck. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby accept the 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant at said terms, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mamaroneck Town Board does hereby Authorize the Town Administrator to execute said Agreement The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O’Keeffe Aye 4 FEBRUARY 27, 2007 4. Set Public Hearing – Renewal of Senior Citizen and Disabled Persons Property Tax Exemption On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilwoman Seligson, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby set the date for public hearing on request for the Senior Citizen and Disabled Persons Property Tax Exemption Law for March 21, 2007; 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. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O’Keeffe Aye 5. Salary Authorizations - Recreation School Crossing Guard On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that as provided for in the 2007 Town Budget the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of salary to the following: Jacob Ward, Lifeguard, Hommocks Pool, $7.50 per hour, effective retroactive to 2/10/07. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - 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 does hereby authorize the appointment of Kassaoui Abderrahim as a substitute school crossing guard effective February 28, 2007 at a per diem rate of $69.00. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 5 FEBRUARY 27, 2007 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS The meeting was called to order by Commissioner O’Keeffe and on motion of Commissioner Winick, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, 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: Paul A. Winick 1. Certification of Referendum Election Supervisor O’Keeffe introduced the Chair of the Fire District Election Inspectors, Mrs. Carole Hoffman and requested that she present her report. Mrs. Hoffman stated there were a total of 57 votes cast, 55 yes, 1 no and 1 Affidavit. The following Certificate of Results of Canvass of Special Fire District Election are entered by the Town Clerk into the record as follows: MAMARONECK FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK CERTIFICATE OF RESULT OF CANVASS OF SPECIAL FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION The undersigned, ____Carol Hoffman_______, Chairman of the Election, _Sheldon Hoffman___, __Harold Moss_, and _____Harry Rogers__, Inspectors and Ballot Clerks, DO HEREBY CERTIFY AS FOLLOWS: 1) That each of us is a resident elector of Mamaroneck Fire District in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York, and that pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of said Fire District on the _3 _ day of February, 2007, we were appointed to the offices set forth hereinabove in connection with the special election of said Fire District held on the 27th day of February, 2007 between the hours of 6:00 o'clock P.M., and 9:00 P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of voting upon the following proposition: PROPOSITION “Shall the resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FIRE-FIGHTING VEHICLE FOR THE MAMARONECK FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $460,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $460,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID FIRE DISTRICT TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.” duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of said Fire District on the 17th day of January, 2007, be approved? 2) Prior to the opening of the polls, each voting label to be used at the special election had been examined. 6 FEBRUARY 27, 2007 3) After the polls had closed for said election, we immediately canvassed the votes cast. Inspection of such voting machines disclosed the following results: Total number of votes cast _____57______ Number of votes in favor of proposition _____55______ Number of votes against proposition ______1______ Number of void votes ______1______ 4) Upon the completion of such canvass, the Chairman of the election publicly announced the result thereof. 5) A true, correct and complete copy of the official voting label used at said special election is attached hereto and made a part hereof. 6) On the __29 __ day of ______January________, 2007 a meeting of the Inspectors of Election was held at the time and place specified in the resolution of the Board of Fire Commissioners adopted January 17, 2007. At said meeting a register of all persons entitled to vote in the election was prepared containing the names of all persons residing in said Fire District and qualified to vote in said election whose names were on the registration list certified and supplied to said Fire District by the Westchester County Board of Elections as of a date twenty-three days before the date of said election. All of the votes described above were of voters whose names appear on the register prepared at such meeting. 2. Report of Bids – TA-06-09 Fire Pumper Apparatus The report of bids was entered into the record KME , Nesquehoning, PA $429,980.00 Elite Fire Apparatus, Tilleda, WI $419.641.00 The Town Administrator explained that bids were accepted prior to the vote so that a bonding amount could be established. He further noted that the Fire Department is recommending the bid be awarded to KME. Although KME was not the lowest bidder it was noted that the lowest bidder Elite Fire Apparatus took exceptions to the bid specifications resulting in a bid that was not to specification. Chief Pelosi addressed the Board and explained that this particular vehicle was a class A Pumper- the first response truck to a residential fire. It would be the mechanism by which we get water from the hydrant to the home. On motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award contract TA-06-09, for the purchase of a Fire Pumper Apparatus to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the Town’s specifications to Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corporation (KME) for a total cost of $429,980. 7 FEBRUARY 27, 2007 BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Administrator is authorized to execute said contract between the Fire District and KME on behalf of the Town. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick Aye Seligson Aye Odierna Aye Wittner Aye O’Keeffe Aye 3. FIRE CLAIMS Commissioner Wittner presented fire claims for authorization of payment, thereafter on Commissioner Wittner’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Seligson, it was RESOLVED that this Commission hereby authorizes payment of the following Fire Department claims as approved by the Fire Chief and audited by the Comptroller’s Office: AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 592.45 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 419.70 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 318.40 AAA Emergency Supply Co. Inc. $ 38.00 Avaya $ 51.89 Cablevision $ 29.95 Con Edison $ 1,789.20 DTM Parts Supply Inc. $ 86.76 G & K Services $ 66.22 IKON $ 175.30 Interiors Inc. $ 650.00 John Conners $ 68.09 National Fire Protection Assoc. $ 396.90 Sound Shore Chiefs $ 200.00 Verizon Wireless $ 12.56 Warnock Fleet $ 151.20 Winzer Corp. $ 25.00 W.J.W.W. $ 100.00 Total: $ 5,171.62 The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye 4. Other Fire Department Business th The Commissioners reminded everyone of the upcoming 100 Anniversary of the Fire Department. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion of Commissioner Wittner, seconded by Commissioner Odierna, the Commission unanimously adjourned. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 3, 2007 and January 17, 2007 On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was 8 FEBRUARY 27, 2007 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meeting of January 3, 2007 as amended. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe - Aye On motion of Councilwoman Seligson, seconded by Councilwoman Wittner, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Board minutes from the meeting of January 17, 2007 as amended. The above resolution was put to a roll call vote: Winick - Aye Seligson - Aye Odierna - Aye Wittner - Aye O’Keeffe Aye SUPERVISOR REPORT Supervisor O'Keeffe attended the New York State Conference of Mayors at which she met with many Legislators, most notably with State Senator Joseph Bruno, State Assemblyman Sheldon Silver and Senator Charles Schumer. There was also an address by Governor Eliot Spitzer. REPORT OF THE COUNCIL Councilman Winick attended the Westchester Municipal Officials Association dinner, hosted by the City of New Rochelle. He is currently working with the Supervisor, the Town Administrator and the Town Attorney on the establishment of a Special Parking District in and around Washington Square. Councilwoman Seligson attended the Association of Towns in New York City. She attended particular sessions involving the Environment. She also met Emily Spaulding from Cablevision. She attended the Westchester Municipal Officials Association dinner and the Board of Architectural Review on February 15. She reminded residents that the GAP store is not closing but rather being renovated. Councilwoman Wittner also attended the Municipal Officials Association dinner. She noted that the Coastal Zone Management Commission was canceled for this evening. She attended the Soil and Water Conservation District meeting, adding that although she stepped down as a member in order for “new blood” on the Board she still maintains her associate membership. Councilman Odierna welcomed Mary Froman from the Larchmont Garden’s Civic Association, adding they are having a spring fling in June. He attended the Recreation Commission meeting in which some discussion focused on the Fields for Kids. He noted that the Fields for Kids would be meeting with other community organizations this weekend. He attended the Summit meeting, discussion involved emergency preparedness as well as health care in our area. ADJOURNMENT The Supervisor announced the next Town Board meeting would be held on March 7, 2007. Then on motion of Councilwoman Wittner, seconded by Councilman Winick the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:45 PM. Submitted by ____________________________ Patricia A. DiCioccio, Town Clerk 9